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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Salem Hospital earns another ‘A’ grade for Patient Safety Salem, MA, November 10, 2021 – Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, has again been awarded an 'A' grade for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. I thank the leadership and staff of Salem Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. Mass General Brigham is a non-profit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Expanding urgent care and our electronic infrastructure greatly enhances access and will improve patient’s health, says Margaret Brennan, President and CEO of NSCH. Our patients will have easier access to their medical records and be able to connect directly with their care teams. The NSCH staff, Board and patients are extremely grateful to Mass General Brigham for its support of these critical projects. By significantly increasing our efforts, we can continue to help address the challenges and barriers that many patients and families are facing. Mass General Brigham is a non-profit organization that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.
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Thanks to the generosity of Salem Hospital supporters, internal medicine residentsat the hospital are finding innovative opportunities to train, build confidence andadvance patient care. The sim lab is fantastic in what it offers: that aninterprofessional group can come together and respondin coordinated and seamless fashion for a patient whois actively deteriorating,” Dr. Hinrichsen says. “This labhas enabled our teams to improve their efficacy andresponse in real time. Our quality metrics have improved,and we’re taking better care of patients because we’reproviding teams with this opportunity.” In the quality improvement program, residents havethe chance to explore needs at the local level that havedirect impacts on patient care. workshops and simulations to understand how tobreak through barriers, destigmatize the illness andhelp patients obtain proper treatments.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
This achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of our outstanding physicians, nurses, and staff, who work diligently across multiple specialties to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to our patients,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer, “It is an honor to care for this community and we are proud to be recognized for doing it well.” Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. Earlier this year, Mass General Brigham launched For Every Patient, a systemwide unified quality strategy that seeks to achieve the best possible outcomes for every patient. For Every Patient is a multi-year, evidence-based, data driven effort that will provide high-quality care that is effective, safe, personalized, and rooted in equity at every touchpoint, for every patient.?
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Employee Recognition | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Several of our departments have annual award ceremonies, and we also have an employee recognition program called "Made Someone's Day," where patients and families may honor staff. Patients and their family members are welcome to contact us to tell us about great care provided by one of our employees. The DAISY Award is an International award that honors the superhuman work that nurses do for patients and families every day. DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, and is an award that recognizes the exquisite care nurses provide to patients and families. The Sunshine Award recognizes our remarkable Patient Care Associates PCAs and support staff who partner with nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
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Comprehensive evaluation - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
All patients who are considering bariatric surgery receive a multidisciplinary consultation at the start of the process. The consultation is a thorough medical and psychological assessment, which may result in the patient deciding to enroll in our non-surgical or surgical management programs. All decisions about patient care are made collaboratively with the patient, the Weight Management team and the referring physician. This consultation takes place only after a patient has attended one of our information sessions Patient are sometimes referred for additional medical testing, such as a stress test or a sleep study.
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During Your Visit | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Registration: A representative from patient access will speak with you to confirm your registration information such as address, phone number and insurance coverage, if applicable. Food will be ordered for a patient by his/her nurse once the physician has determined that it is safe to eat. If the patient is a child, both parents are, of course, welcome to stay in the treatment room. Visitors may be asked to return to the waiting room for short periods if the physician needs to provide privacy to the patient for an examination/procedure. Visitors may also be asked to wait in the waiting room at the patient’s request.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
To meet the high standards of MBSAQIP, the NSMC Bariatric Program met essential criteria for staffing, training and facility infrastructure and protocols for care, ensuring its ability to support patients with severe obesity. We’re very proud to have earned this accreditation,” Jaime Rivera, M.D., Medical Director of the NSMC Surgical Weight Management Program said. “Our patients feel very confident coming to NSMC knowing that we have vast experience performing these safe and life changing surgeries.” Accredited bariatric surgery centers provide not only the hospital resources necessary for optimal care of severely obese patients, but also the support and resources that are necessary to address the entire spectrum of care and needs of bariatric patients, from the pre-hospital phase through the post-operative care and treatment process. The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. Its achievements have placed it at the forefront of American surgery and have made the College an important advocate for all surgical patients.
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Bariatric Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
Patients living near Boston who are considering bariatric surgery know that one of the region's most successful surgical weight loss programs is at Salem Hospital. This bariatric procedure reduces the amount of food a patient can eat and minimizes the amount of nutrients and calories the body can absorb. Gastric banding procedure, in which an inflatable band is placed around a portion of the stomach, causing the patient to feel full much faster and the stomach to empty more slowly, so the patient does not feel hungry between meals. Our Surgical Weight Management Program has a high rate success – patients lose 100 pounds, on average, in their first year after bariatric surgery. This is due in part to a thorough evaluation process that helps patients and their physicians select the surgery that is best for each patient, and a highly supportive post-operative program that includes education, nutrition counseling, exercise, peer support groups and cardiac risk reduction programs.
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Deciding to have surgery - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
Discover one patient's empowering experience within the Surgical Weight Management Program at Salem Hospital. However, it is nonetheless important for any patient to exhaust all medical approaches to weight loss through diet and exercise first. Fortunately, many patients report that their cravings for certain foods change over time. In our monthly support groups patients draw strength from each other and benefit from ongoing education provided within the group. We also provide personal counseling with a professional experienced in working with patients who have had weight loss surgery.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Receiving recognition from U.S. News & World Report once again is a wonderful acknowledgment for everyone at Salem Hospital and highlights the commitment and talent of our exceptional team,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “It is a privilege to serve this community, and we are gratified to be acknowledged for our dedication to high quality patient care." Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience. For more than three decades, U.S. News has been an invaluable guide for patients,” said managing editor and chief of health analysis Ben Harder at U.S. News. “Hospitals designated as ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News demonstrate a consistent ability to provide excellent care for particular medical procedures and conditions, showcasing their specialized expertise as well as dedication to ... The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from more than 800 million records of patient care.
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Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The award recognizes Salem Hospital’s commitment to the association’s in-hospital program that ensures that patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Our team is truly committed to excellence in stroke care, whether it’s through innovative treatments, patient education, or compassionate care. We very much appreciate this award, which underscores our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families,” said Lisa MacDougall, Salem Hospital’s stroke program coordinator. Each year, program participants qualify for the awards recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, ‘Get With The Guidelines’ participants also provide education to patients to help them manage their conditions at home.
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Doctors North Shore - Salem Hospital
Doctors North Shore patients depend on include pediatric primary care doctors, who care for infants through adolescents. Many patients find that their family medicine doctors have a better understanding of the family's health history, enabling them to provide more effective care. To find the right doctors, North Shore patients can use Find a Doctor search. Primary care doctors are the most significant physician for a patient. Primary care doctors see patients most often and have the most detailed understanding of a patient's overall health.
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Patient Surveys | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
If you have additional questions, compliments or concerns, please reach out to our Patient & Family Relations at 978-354-2025.
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Mass General Brigham Home Hospital | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham has offered Home Hospital care to eligible patients since 2016, making it one of the largest and most experienced programs in the country. Through Mass General Brigham Home Hospital, eligible Salem Hospital patients receive expert hospital-level care from trusted providers in the comfort of their own home. Mass General Brigham Home Hospital cares for patients in the place they feel most comfortable, while ensuring access to prompt care for those in need. Salem Hospital providers can access instructions on patient eligibility and how to refer a patient.
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ICU Nursing Staff Ratios | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health now requires all Massachusetts Intensive Care Units ICUs to report quarterly Registered Nurse-to-Patient ratios on their websites. Patients in an ICU require a high degree of medical and nursing care. They specialize in the care of critically ill patients and are trained in the use of equipment that monitors and provides life support to patients. State-of-the-art care is provided for patients with respiratory failure and multi-system diseases. The Cardiac Surgical Unit at the Heart Center was an 8 bed unit providing acute and post acute cardiac surgical care for adult patients.
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MRI | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
With our new, state-of-the art MRI suites, patients experience the most relaxing and comfortable environment. Our newly installed, remodeled suite has features that enhance the patient experience, making it more comfortable. The new suite enables patients to personalize their experience by choosing soothing music and scenes to view during their exam. During the scan, our patients in Salem can enjoy images of palm trees while listening to music of their choice. We have specialty radiologists on staff to meet the unique needs of our pediatric patients.
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Patient Stories | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Supported by a $1 million challenge grant from the Davenport Fund, the program will be the only one of its kind on the North Shore. “Adding robotic surgery to NSMC is an exciting advance for our facility and our patients,” says Marc S. Rubin, M.D., Chair of Surgery at NSMC.
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Workforce Enrichment and Engagement | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
To be a global leader in healthcare, it is essential that our workforce reflects the patients we serve and offers a variety of perspectives. This enables us to develop better solutions to our challenges and deliver higher quality care with better patient outcomes. A workforce with a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives is best positioned to innovate, create solutions, provide the highest quality care to all our patients, and ensure that our patients maintain trust and feel confident seeking care from our provider community. Our Workforce Enrichment Council includes Salem Hospital physicians and employees who are committed to developing a strategy that ensures dignity and respect for patients, physicians and employees alike. Our mission is to ensure that our institutions recognize, appreciate and celebrate the varied perspectives of our staff, patients and families.
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Neurology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Our neurology physicians provide patient-focused, world-class medical care for patients with neurological diseases of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and/or muscles. They care for patients with chronic headaches/migraines, problems with motor control movement disorders, tremors and back, leg or neck pain, as well as a range of other conditions. TeleNeurology videoconferencing and image sharing technology enables our physicians to consult with Massachusetts General Hospital neurologists about a patient's plan of care while staying at Salem Hospital. Our Teleneurology collaboration with Mass General enhances care for both patients and clinicians. Our physicians collaborate with Mass General neurologists to conduct patient evaluations and administer clot-busting medications to those who need it.
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