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Our nurses aren’t just setting the standard for virtual nursing – they’re helping create it. Six nurse leaders from Advocate Health helped write and review certification questions that will validate a nurse’s competency in a virtual setting for the new Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) credential, literally helping set the standard for the future of nursing. The development of a new nursing certification does not happen often and can take months to accomplish. “This group of Advocate Health nurses has been identified as being on the forefront of the development of virtual nursing and their expertise is continuedly relied upon, including to help create the first-ever virtual nursing advanced certification,” said Patricia Mook, senior vice president of nursing operations, education and professional development for Advocate Health. “Virtual nursing is the future of our profession as we know it and we are so excited our teams are helping write the book on it, both figuratively and literally.” Currently, only 65 registered nurses across the country carry the CAVRN certification. Among them are 10 nurses from Advocate Health, including the six nurse leaders who assisted with the exam and were granted the certification for their participation. In Advocate Health’s settings, a virtual nurse cares for about 10 patients and can monitor vital signs, conduct admissions and discharges, and summon a nurse or doctor to the room, if needed. They’re also effective at helping prevent patient slip and falls, with a continuous vantage point, and patients typically appreciate that that nurse is “in the room” with them at all times. New hospitals and redeveloped space at Atrium Health are being equipped with virtual nursing capabilities, because we know the future is now. More: https://bit.ly/3LLD0SL

Brad Kruger, Vice President of Patient Experience at Advocate Health, shares on the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast how patients’ individual voices make a difference in how we deliver care. “So what we've seen, especially in populations of people that may not have trusted health care in the past, is that listening shows respect,” explained Brad. “And through respect, we build trust. And trust then leads to improved loyalty, improved engagement, improved quality and safety.” Hear how one patient’s feedback on the availability of disposable hijabs benefitted many: https://bit.ly/3zUNpZz

More than a dozen Advocate Health hospitals have received Energy to Care Sustainability Champion awards from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) for their commitment to energy, water and emissions reduction efforts. This prestigious award was given to just 21 health care facilities nationwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fkCHMq

Welcome Class of 2028🥼🩺 On Saturday, Wake Forest University School of Medicine proudly welcomed 145 new medical students during its recent White Coat Ceremony – a cherished tradition that marks the beginning of their journey to become physicians. https://bit.ly/46eUVe2

Advocate Health has been named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Check out the 2024 list: https://bit.ly/3WxwPrI

32 Advocate Health hospitals have been named to the list U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, along with eight Top 50 rankings. The list recognizes both regional and national achievement and highlights our organization’s transformative and leading care. Congratulations and thank you to our teammates for all you do for our patients, communities and each other. Learn more about the recognition: https://bit.ly/4f54y2H

Shortly before boarding his connecting flight at Charlotte Douglas Airport, Ken Jeffries had a cardiac episode. Claire Cerbie, a former Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute nurse was boarding the same flight when she noticed Ken exhibiting signs of a heart attack. Her quick thinking and immediate action, including performing CPR and using an AED, brought Ken back to a stable condition as they waited for additional medical support to arrive. Ken was then treated at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center by interventional cardiologist Dr. William Downey. "Most people who this happens to die,” Downey said. “This is sudden death. Claire's CPR kept him alive.” “A ‘thank you’ is not enough. I am so appreciative and indebted to you,” Ken said as he spoke to Claire over a zoom. Since receiving cardiac care from the team at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, Ken has been able to recover and is a strong advocate for CPR and AED availability and training. Ken’s heartfelt gratitude for Claire is a powerful reminder of the impact of quick action and CPR training. Read more about Ken’s story here: https://ietv.co/3S4QEUC

At Advocate Health, we are committed to transforming dementia care with compassion and innovation. We are proud to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) selected our organization to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, aimed to support advanced dementia patients and their caregivers in bridging the gaps associated with inequalities in dementia care. A multi-year clinical trial led by our academic core, Wake Forest University School of Medicine played an instrumental role for the creation of the GUIDE Model. Advocate Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine's integrated approach to patient care underscores the importance of advancing research into innovative health care models that improve health inequities. To read the full announcement and suite of comprehensive services available in the pilot program click here: https://bit.ly/3Wg8k1Z

Cecilia DeLoach Lynn, Vice President of Sustainability at Advocate Health, joined the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to share her 20+ years of health care sustainability expertise. Cecilia explains why the health care sector emits a large amount of carbon and why Advocate Health is a nationwide leader in health care sustainability efforts. “We at Advocate Health are driven by recognizing that human and environmental health are really intrinsically connected and the reason why we are so called to this work,” said Cecilia. Hear the full podcast: https://bit.ly/45ZpUuA

We’re thrilled to announce Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola has been named as the president of the Advocate National Center for Health Equity. Dr. Olayiwola is an innovative leader in health equity who brings more than 20 years of expertise in clinical, community and academic medicine, health technology innovation, health services research, public health leadership and health system transformation. As a board-certified family physician, she has spent her career serving medically underserved populations and will continue to practice medicine in this role. The Advocate National Center for Health Equity will serve Advocate Health communities across the nation. It is designed to disrupt the root causes of disparities and rewire all of Advocate Health’s care models to ensure it is delivering on health equity for all, with an emphasis on equitable application of clinical discoveries and research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cRtUiT