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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Salem Hospital Awarded "A" Grade for Patient Safety I’m proud that we’ve established a true culture of safety at Salem Hospital and that’s the result of the commitment of our entire clinical and support staff,” said Roxanne Ruppel, president and chief operating officer. “Their profound concern for our patients and their families is evident, and I am thankful that this exceptional dedication is recognized through this data." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Salem Hospital made a true commitment to put patients first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The surgery lasted about two hours and was followed by a couple days of recovery in a recently renovated private patient room. The goals of physical therapy are to prevent healing muscles from getting too tight, improve a patient’s understanding of how to exercise, and strengthen muscles around the hip joint through controlled exercises. In the majority of patients, the implant can last at least 15 years,” explains Dr. Murzic. “Long-term results have been improving impressively with new devices and techniques.”
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • He spent nearly 45 minutes with each of them as he does with every new patient. Such a thorough exam is not only crucial for an accurate diagnosis, but goes a long way toward reassuring patients. Dr. Ingraham prescribed medications—the most common way to treat GERD—which have been effective in relieving the symptoms. “Ten years ago, these patients would be looking at surgery.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The program is designed to continuously improve care quality and patient safety in the field of gynecology. We are honored to receive this prestigious designation as it showcases the high level of care we provide to patients,” says Dr. Coffey, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Salem Hospital. The COEMIG program is focused on ensuring the safest, highest quality of care delivered to minimally invasive gynecologic patients.
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  • Neuropsychological Clinic | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Once the completed form is returned to us, we will place the patient on our wait list. The neuropsychological interview for adults and seniors MAY include family members or others who know the patient well as appropriate. Results of the testing are reviewed with the patient, typically in a follow-up appointment.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Salem Hospital is a member of Mass General Brigham, an academic healthcare system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital that is uniting great minds to make life-changing impact for patients in local communities and around the world. 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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  • Nursing Recognition | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • They demonstrate pride in their profession, consistently strive for excellence and behave in a manner that reflects honesty and integrity and maintains the dignity, confidentiality and respect of all patients. The Donald W. Blodgett Exemplary Service Award recognizes registered nurses and patient care associates from Salem Hospital medical/surgical units who care for patients with multiple clinical and human needs, providing holistic and compassionate care. Recipients exemplify a dedication to their profession, a spirit of generosity, true compassion and empathy for patients and a sense of humor.
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  • Post-Doctoral Fellowships | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Patients are referred by a number of collaborators including families and caregivers, schools, pediatricians, neurologists, therapists, psychiatrists, and state agencies. Emphasis is placed on patient/family-centered care and offering individualized, meaningful, strength-forward results that are readily understood by all stakeholders. The training program follows a scientist-practitioner model with 60% of time engaged in clinical work, including face-to-face patient care and report writing, and 40% of time spent in weekly supervision, seminars, staff meetings, and other educational endeavors attending grand rounds, reviewing relevant research, improving writing skills, etc..
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The hospital admitted its first patient on October 1, 1874 – a 28-year-old pregnant woman who had accidently fallen into a kettle of boiling water. Hospital records show she remained a patient for three months after suffering burns to her arms and abdomen. As we have since that first day, the team at Salem Hospital healed, comforted, and sent a patient home to loved ones. That is an incredible legacy,” said president and chief operating officer Roxanne Ruppel. “This story reminds us of our shared purpose and how important we are to the patients and families in this community. Now, it conducts surgeries on patients using robots and sends them home the same day.
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  • Preliminary Year | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • My training also provided me with skills on how to carefully and critically evaluate and analyze available medical literature to actively update my knowledge and provide the best care to my patients. I was grateful to be trained in a healthcare setting that provided care to a patient population from different backgrounds and cultures which made the practice of medicine more enriching. First, the atmosphere at Salem Hospital is congenial with a huge emphasis on teamwork to provide the best evidence-based medical care for the patient. All of these experiences from my intern year have molded me to become a better sleuth, a better team player and most importantly a better patient centered doctor."
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  • Advanced Wound Center | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Follow up care includes continuous evaluation of treatment, and educational materials for patients, caregivers and family. Our WOC nurses are nationally certified and specialize in working with patients before and after ostomy surgery. They help patients improve and optimize their quality of life by providing educational resources and ongoing clinical support. A physician may refer a patient to a WOC nurse to help him or her learn how to care for themselves, or to assist them in becoming comfortable with the type of surgical procedure they had. Our nurses are here to serve as a resource to any concerns and questions from ostomy patients.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Since 1990, the WALK has raised more than $24 million for new facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, pioneering clinical trials and a host of wellness services for oncology patients. Salem Hospital is a member of Mass General Brigham, an academic healthcare system founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital that is uniting great minds to make life-changing impact for patients in local communities and around the world. 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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  • Qualifying for surgery - Surgical Weight Management | Salem Hospital
  • According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery ASMBS and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders IFSO patients with a body mass index BMI between 30 and 35 are eligible for surgery if they have weight related co-morbidities, such as Type 2 Diabetes. Patients with a BMI over 35 are candidates, even if they do not have weight related co-morbidities. Some health insurance plans require patients to have a BMI between 35 and 40 with weight related co-morbidities and a BMI over 40 with no weight related co-morbidities to be eligible for surgery. For patients not covered by insurance, there are self-pay options. While many of the costs incurred during the evaluation process will be covered by insurance, some charges may become the responsibility of the patient.
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  • Radiology | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our Interventional Radiology suite was upgraded in 2023 with a new imaging system for a more comfortable patient experience. This advanced equipment allows specific exams to be performed in a more comfortable position for patients, and with technological enhancements, helps our Interventional Radiology team further prioritize patient safety and efficiency. The Patient Access Services department is pleased to provide prior authorization services for all eligible imaging ordered by providers referring to Salem Hospital.
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  • Hysterectomy | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Most patients who have a minimally invasive gynecology procedure can go home from the recovery room several hours after the completion of the hysterectomy. Patients typically require several days of oral narcotics in addition to medications such as ibuprofen. Patients usually remain in the hospital for two days or more and require 4-6 weeks of recovery before returning to work and normal activities. Once blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and the patient is alert, she will be discharged home or taken to her hospital room.
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  • Hospital Medicine | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Our Hospital Medicine Service is comprised of more than 30 board certified Internal Medicine physicians who specialize in providing comprehensive care to hospitalized patients. Hospitalists focus their practice on a specific group of patients and have expertise in managing very ill patients in the hospital setting. They provide high quality, evidence-based and efficient patient and family centered care.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The program is designed to continuously improve care quality and patient safety in the field of gynecology. We are honored to receive this prestigious designation as it showcases the high level of care we provide to patients,” says Dr. Coffey, Medical Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at NSMC. The COEMIG program is focused on ensuring the safest, highest quality of care delivered to minimally invasive gynecologic patients.
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