ANW Hospitalist Newsletter

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Technetium-99m and Xenon-133 Shortage

Nuc Med is anticipating a reduction in these products starting next week. This due to the concurrent shutdown of three European reactors. This shortage is expected to last several weeks and may also affect Xenon-133 supplies shortly thereafter. Thus the ability to obtain Nuc Med studies may be impacted:

  • Cardiac Stress testing, Brain perfusion etc.
  • We will provide further updates as we become aware.

Happy Care Management Week

We wanted to wish the care management teams a Happy Care Management week!

We are so fortunate to be able to partner with them for our patients.   They are an integral part of the team as well as highly appreciated and facilitate so much of what our patients need both within the hospital, as well as afterwards. If you see them, please say Thank You!

New Tools in Excellian

There is a new IV shortage tab for your patient list.  It allows you to see who is on IV fluids.  Feel free to add to your patient lists if you would like.

New electrolyte protocols went live 10/15.

Kudos Korner

James McCabe “Great job in developing bipap order set”- David Brandt

Brent Ryan “Great presentation on cognitive decline” David Brandt

Leslie Pensa “Thank you for taking great care of a patient I transferred to higher level of care and following up with the appropriate specialist to expedite their care and treatment!” Austin Cudak

Mary Anderson “Mary, I really appreciate you looking over the care initiatives data for us. Your diligence led to me figuring out that the med student notes did not satisfy the current initiative. I would have been clueless without her hard work. Thanks, I truly appreciate you looking out for all of us.” Rahul Tamhane

Deb Burgy “Thank you very much for the great sign out for the psychiatry unit. Always appreciated!” Erin Lorence

Traci Roberts “Thank you very much for the great sign out for the psychiatry unit. Always appreciated!” Asma Qamar

2024 ANW Executive Committee Elections

3 Cabinet positions are open for elections: HR director, Education Director, and Innovation Director. Submit letter of intent and CV to Meghan via email by 10/15/24.  See 9/27/24 email for more details.

Stroke Education

As part of our designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, one of the criteria entails mandatory education for all those who care for stroke patients. Hospitalist leadership has attempted to clarity if this pertains to all of us and unfortunately, it does. We have queried the certifying board to verify (DNV). The criteria is 6hrs of stroke specific training is over 2 yrs. Thus, the 3.5 hr module in your Learning Hub. Fortunately, those who have taken it have reported it can be taken in a fraction of that time. CME can be received at the end for the time you spent. The entire criteria is attached for those interested in reviewing (page 40-42)

Fit Testing

Lauren and Meghan can do fit testing in our office.  We will be offering several days per month.  Pages will go out.  Please attend when you are due.  We are also sending out updates on due dates.

Learning Hub

You need to log in to activate your learning hub.  You will not receive notices until you activate your account. Allina Learning Hub

IV Fluid Shortage Update

Effective immediately, all regularly scheduled care is available.  Procedure and surgical cases are running as normal.  Continue conservation efforts as able as this is not over, but we are receiving a shipment shortly.

Kudos Korner

“Denis Sain- Thank you for your succinct, yet detail filled, summary on a patient I picked up from you with endocarditis. Although the plan was in place, I understand that the night shift can be very busy and sometimes challenging to include all the elements of a recent hospital course for a patient coming from far away. It was such a relief to have all the information laid out clearly for me.” – Julie Henseler

“Andrew Rose-Thank you so much for taking a couple of my very undesired shifts!!! You’re the best!” Christine Schmidt

“Mary Anderson- I didn’t get a chance to thank you for reminding me on the Social Determinants of Health” Abdul Esse

“Dr. Erin Wise did such a great job “setting the table” for end of life discussions with a patient that I picked up from her after the weekend. Her extra effort is much appreciated and serves our patient’s well.” – Paul Odenbach