Bringing CS-Link to Your Private Office
Cedars-Sinai will be providing all physicians on the medical staff the option of using the CS-Link™ electronic medical record software in their private practices.
Multivitamin, Multi-Trace Metals Injection Shortage Resolved
Pharmacy Focus
Please note that the Pharmacy Department has been able to secure a sufficient amount of both Infuvite Adult Injectable MVIs (this formulation contains small amounts of Vitamin K-150mcg/10ml) and Adult Multi-Trace Metals (MTE-4). Therefore, these shortages are considered to be resolved at this time.
How Do White Blood Cells Detect Invaders to Destroy?
Research Corner
Scientists are one step closer to understanding how our bodies fight disease thanks to a discovery made at Cedars-Sinai. Researchers here found how a receptor on the surface of white blood cells can tell when invading fungi pose an immediate infectious threat. The discovery provides insight into how the body's immune system saves energy by not wasting its "ammo" on invaders that aren't as serious.
IRB Announces Analyst Designations by Division
The Office of Research Compliance and Quality Improvement has changed its process for distributing the workload among the IRB analysts.
Meetings and Events
Drawing for $100 Gas Card
Month of May
Hospital Week Plaza Party
May 27
Hail to the Chief Complaint
June 3
Spine Care Conference
June 7
Grand Rounds
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In This Issue:
- Mandatory Flu Vaccination, CS-Link Training Discussed at Open Forum
- Bringing CS-Link to Your Private Office
- Leadership Development Class Graduates
- Cedars-Sinai E-mail System Change
- Housestaff Takes the Win
- Unit Changes, Renovations and Closures
- Patient Satisfaction Is a Crucial Part of Quality Care
- AHSP Tops Out
- Generous Gift to Name AHSP Lobby
- CNO Marks 40 Years at Cedars-Sinai
Mandatory Flu Vaccination, CS-Link Training Discussed at Open Forum
Next Forum Set for June 2
Two dozen early risers gathered on Tuesday morning to discuss three controversial proposals that the Medical Executive Committee may soon consider: eight hours of required training for CS-Link™; mandatory flu vaccination; and a plan to manage parking in the South Mezzanine doctors’ lot.
» Read moreLeadership Development Class Graduates
Congratulations to the Class of 2010-11 on their recent graduation from the Medical Staff Leadership Development Program. The program, co-chaired by William Brien, M.D., and Gil Melmed, M.D., is a 10-month course designed to provide potential medical staff leaders an overview of healthcare management concepts and practices.
» Read moreCedars-Sinai E-mail System Change
EIS is upgrading e-mail system servers to Exchange Server 2010 as part of an ongoing effort to provide Cedars-Sinai staff with improved and reliable e-mail services.
» Read moreHousestaff Takes the Win
The Housestaff Blues outscored the Attending Staff Gomers 40-36 in this year’s basketball game sponsored by the Cedars-Sinai Alumni Association and Community Health and Education.
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Unit Changes, Renovations and Closures
The first of multiple unit changes, renovations and temporary closures were initiated earlier this month and will continue over the next 90 days.
» Read morePatient Satisfaction Is a Crucial Part of Quality Care
President's Perspective
Providing quality patient care is our top priority at Cedars-Sinai, and we measure how we are doing in a variety of ways: adherence to core measures such as "door-to-balloon" time for heart attack patients, incidence of hospital-acquired infections, and unplanned readmissions, to name just a few.
AHSP Tops Out
With Final Steel Beam in Place, Building Enclosure Begins
The Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion topped out on May 11 with the placement of the final structural beam. With the structural steel completed, construction of the 11-story building's energy-efficient, double glass-walled exterior has begun and is expected to be completed a year from now. The Pavilion is set to open in summer 2013.
» Read moreGenerous Gift to Name AHSP Lobby
When the Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion opens in 2013, its lobby will be named after businessman George W. Schaeffer, whose recent gift signifies major philanthropic support for the new building.
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CNO Marks 40 Years at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai celebrated four decades of dedicated service by its chief nursing officer on May 13, capping off several weeks of honors for Linda Burnes Bolton, DrPH, RN, FAAN. Hundreds attended the 40th anniversary party in Harvey Morse Auditorium.
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