Oncology Research and Clinical Trials in Your Community A clinical trial is a type of research study that investigates the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments, procedures, or behavioral interventions in humans. These trials are available for all stages of cancer and are an option for patients to consider. They are the final step in a long process that begins with research in a lab. Most cancer treatments we use today are the result of past clinical trials. Clinical trials are designed to test new ways to: Find and diagnose cancer Manage symptoms of cancer or treatment side

Hospital Nursing: Special Processes Education Adding Images to Clinical Media (MMC: WOCN, NICU & OB Only) Aspirin Challenge PowerPlan (MMC Only) Batch Charge Entry and Charge Viewer Blood Education Adult Blood Products PowerPlans for Nurses Blood Product Documentation Nurse Witness Blood Product Request and Documentation Blood Bank Transfusion Component Transfuse Blood Product Task Steps Broset (MMC-D6 Only) Cardiac Monitor Resources (Spacelabs & Philips) C-SSRS/ASQ: Suicide Screening and Environment Checklist Electrolyte Replacement Protocol (KMHC, MAN, MMC, OMH, POMH, CHX Only) Fall Risk

Hospital Surgical Services Nursing Staff: Nurse View (Nursing Workflow) Perioperative Summary (education in development) Perioperative Workflow (education in development) Additional Nurse View (Nursing Workflow) Education Resources

Munson Anticoagulation (Warfarin) Clinic As warfarin therapy requires close monitoring, Munson Healthcare’s anticoagulation clinic in Traverse City supports patients with minimally invasive testing to ensure their blood is clotting appropriately and provide follow-up care. By offering this clinic, patients can conveniently have their blood monitored close to home. Staffed by specially trained pharmacists, our clinic works closely with primary care providers on medication management. Test results and dosage recommendations are shared with primary care providers, ensuring continuity of care

Ambulatory Clerical: Miscellaneous Processes Artera: Patient Communication and Reminder Platform Artera Adding Users to User Groups Artera FAQs Artera Manual Artera Patient Reminder Instructional Video Artera Pocket Guide Documentation Adding Patient Dismissal Deceased Patient Workflow Gender Identity and Preferred Name Documentation Lists and Reports Dynamic Worklist Manual myViews List for Scheduling CTs and CTAs Order Tracking Worklist Prior Authorization Prior Authorization for Test Orders Workflow Prior Authorizations Retail Retail Charges Workflow

Hospital Maternity Nursing: Special Processes Antenatal Testing Notes Batch Charge Entry and Charge Viewer Blood Education Adult Blood Products PowerPlans for Nurses Blood Product Documentation Nurse Witness Maternity Blood Product Request and Documentation Maternity High Risk for PPH Blood Product Orders and Request Transfuse Blood Product Task Steps Outpatient Injections and Non-Stress Test Documentation Pathology Placenta Request Order Sepsis Education Resources Additional Nursing Special Processes Education Resources

Comprehensive Healthcare in Your Home Munson Healthcare Home Health is the largest, most comprehensive home health provider in northern Michigan. We’ve built our reputation for excellence by providing kind, attentive, and respectful in-home care for more than 50 years. Connect to Home Health Services: 800-252-2065 As a part of Munson Healthcare, we deliver the highest quality home healthcare in the region. Guided by physicians and qualified community experts, our home health services include: Home care: We offer short-term nursing, as well as other types of care in your home. Medicare

Our Commitment to Northern Michigan Runs Deep As a non-profit organization, Munson Healthcare has the privilege of improving lives in meaningful and far-reaching ways that extend beyond the care we provide in our hospitals, labs, and clinics. Our annual community commitments support and nurture the health and well-being of everyone who lives and works in northern Michigan, and includes: Providing free, discounted, and unreimbursed healthcare services to people in need. Medically necessary care is always provided, regardless of a person’s ability to pay for that care. Healthcare programs and

Surgical Weight Loss At Munson Healthcare, our team of experienced weight loss (bariatric) surgeons is here to help you make the best decision for your health. We only recommend surgery when it’s truly the right option for you. Weight loss surgery can lead to big improvements in your health. It may help reduce or even eliminate serious conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. But surgery isn’t the right choice for everyone. It’s a big decision that requires careful thought. Bariatric surgery can help you reach your long-term health goals—but it works best when you’re

Community Health Needs Assessment Every three years, each Munson Healthcare hospital completes and submits a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and implementation strategy to the federal government. Conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment is the first step in developing a community health improvement plan. The assessment describes a community’s most pressing health needs after analysis of a variety of health-related data. Each community’s CHNA serves as a foundation and resource to develop a collaborative plan to effectively address health needs. More than 150 initiatives have