In this week's Candid Conversation episode, Rick Phillips, VP Advisory Services with HealthTrust talks to HealthTrust Clinical Warrior, David Silverman, Vice President of Pharmacy at Prime Healthcare. This is a conversation about leadership in difficult times, proactive thinking, and the importance of putting patients first. We hope you find as much value in this Candid Conversation as we did. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0xmR5-0
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Regulatory flexibility, emergency use authorizations (EUAs), public health service and engaging stakeholders (patients, suppliers and healthcare entities) are a few of the areas in which the FDA provided extensive COVID-19 support. Check out this infographic for more details behind their exhaustive work. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0xg9hr0
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. AFib is the most commonly diagnosed heart arrhythmia and is estimated to affect as many as 6 million Americans. Watch to learn more about AFib. https://hubs.ly/H0wDkn20
HealthONE offers expert treatment for Afib. Click this link to learn more about their services: https://hubs.ly/H0wDlpk0
A big congratulation to Richard McVay on receiving the HealthTrust Valor Award!
On January 22, Richard was driving to work when he noticed a car had veered off the road and was sinking into a pond in Percy Warner Park. Without hesitating, he quickly jumped into the freezing water to help pull the driver from the vehicle before it was completely submerged. Due to his swift and heroic efforts, Richard helped save a life and his actions embody everything the Valor Award stands for. Congratulations Richard, we are proud and honored to have you as a part of the HealthTrust team!
SAFETY ALERT: The FDA is urging consumers not to use certain hand sanitizer products found to contain methanol, a substance found in fuel and antifreeze that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin and life-threatening when ingested. Learn more about the dangers and how to use the “do-not-use list” provided by the agency when purchasing hand sanitizer products: https://hubs.ly/H0wvhjk0
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Reiterates Warning About Dangerous Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol, Takes Additional Action to Address Concerning Products
This helpful checklist details the characteristics of individuals who might be at a higher risk for severe illness and offers some preventative measures that can be taken to reduce risk. Download and display this infographic to educate staff and patients. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0wybJx0
HealthTrust's Aigner George, ParmD, Senior Director of Pharmacy Solutions, and Drew Preslar, Assistant Vice President of inSight Advisory Solutions, tell us how organizations can thrive amid rising costs.
Click the link to read more! ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0ypZyc0
Getting ready for Halloween? Check out this link for safe Halloween tips during COVID-19 from the CDC. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0ym6mC0
HealthTrust’s Ed Jones has been named one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Nashville Business Journal.
Congratulations to Ed and the entire organization for navigating our company through the many trials 2020 has presented. ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0ym2Jn0
In a drug safety communication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided guidance to expectant mothers in the second half of their pregnancy on the appropriate medication to consider taking for pain and fever. Be sure to click the link for more information. https://hubs.ly/H0y8StV0
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NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies
At the height of COVID, St. James was one of the hardest hit counties per capita in the nation. The amazing team at St. James Parish Hospital led by Rhonda Zeringue stepped up for their community. Team members learned new skills, transferred between departments and worked long shifts to be there for patients–some even making the difficult decision to move out of their homes for the safety of their families. Thank you to the selfless, St. James staff, for being large enough to serve and small enough to care.
Don't forget you can still submit your clinical warrior story here ➡️ https://hubs.ly/H0yfDG20
The FDA has issued a consumer warning regarding a group of topical creams or salves that claim to treat a variety of conditions from cancer to skin tags. The claims for these products, often called "black salve" are false and are not FDA approved. They may contain corrosive ingredients which are dangerous. Please note this alert contains a graphic image. https://hubs.ly/H0y8L9v0
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Don't forget to register for the COVID-19 Vaccines live webinar presentation. It will start at 12 pm CST tomorrow and you can use the link below to register now! https://hubs.ly/H0zrxmv0
The FDA has authorized monoclonal antibody for treatment of COVID-19. Click the link for more information. https://hubs.ly/H0zK8_V0
On this Veteran's Day, we honor our own HealthTrust Heroes, the men, and women who have served our country and continue to serve. We recognize their bravery and selflessness not only today but every day. HealthTrust is proud of their fight for our country and their continued fight for our community's safety during the pandemic. Thank you for all that you do. Happy Veteran's Day!
HealthTrust welcomes its newest member, LCMC Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system consisting of six hospitals serving the Gulf Coast region. Read more in the link below.
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A friendly reminder to get your flu shot! It's always important to get your flu shot, but especially important this year. With flu and COVID-19 cases on the rise, we want you and your family to be safe this season.
Last week we were lucky enough to hold our 2-day Virtual Laboratory Advisory Board meeting! With full production and a lot of WiFi, the Zoom meeting went off without a hitch.
“Especially in the midst of a global pandemic, the Laboratory Advisory Board’s diligence to gain access to testing supplies cannot be halted. This week the board dove into a virtual world to come together again and persevere in the evaluation of essential testing needs.”
-Christa Pardue, Director of Laboratory Services at HealthTrust
The work our Advisory Boards do is vital and is even more necessary during this pandemic. We appreciate the hard work, dedication and clinical expertise that each of our board members provides!
HealthTrust teamed with Ford Motor Company to produce and distribute critical PPE. Ford manufactured, supplied and shipped over three million face shields to HealthTrust members free of charge. Now, we’re proud to share Ford’s #FinishStrong campaign to protect each other and save lives. Mask Up! Finish Strong!
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It’s in these moments that we must come together to protect our communities.
Let’s look out for each other. Let’s finish strong.
Voices from the pandemic: healthcare workers in the midst of crisis. The Joint Commission has released a special edition publication addressing the concerns received from healthcare workers. https://hubs.ly/H0FZjqN0
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January is National Blood Donor Awareness Month, and now more than ever, it is a critical time to get out and donate. By donating blood, you have the opportunity to save countless lives and improve the health of patients that may need blood transfusions.
Thank you to our HealthTrust employees for helping to ensure hospital patients have the lifesaving blood they need! If you're interested in donating, click the link to see your nearest location. https://hubs.ly/H0Ff2Lj0
HealthTrust will co-manage a new manufacturing business to produce and distribute surgical and procedure masks in the U.S. to benefit our members. The joint venture will give members enhanced access to ASTM Level 1 and Level 3 protective masks.
“In partnering with A Plus, we will help ensure that our members have scalable access to quality masks manufactured in the U.S. Should there be a surge in demand similar to what was experienced in the first half of 2020, members can take comfort knowing that we will have the flexibility to ramp up production capacity commensurate with their needs.” - Ed Jones, HealthTrust president and CEO https://hubs.ly/H0FcSxb0
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In this Candid Conversations episode, Crystal Dugger, MBA, RN
Vice President, Clinical Services, HealthTrust, speaks with Matthew Webb, Chief Product Security Officer at HealthTrust. Matthew discusses the importance of the product security role and the steps our membership can take to ensure product and supplier security. Click here to listen to the podcast! https://hubs.ly/H0F7htW0
Understanding recommended guidance from the CDC is critical to appropriate and safe COVID-19 vaccination delivery. Download and post this tool with information from the CDC on how to triage patients for potential anaphylaxis risk. https://hubs.ly/H0DWjYJ0
