Munson Healthcare Summer Safety Camp Nominate a Safety Champion for a chance for you and them to win an exclusive Summer Safety Camp Ultimate Performance T-shirt! Do you know a Safety Champion? A Safety Champion is someone who: Consistently uses Munson Healthcare’s safety behaviors to prevent injuries or exposures. Sets a good example for safety in the workplace. Advocates for positive changes that help create and maintain a safe work environment. Encourages or inspires others to act safely. Actively promotes safety through their actions. Promotes the use of safety devices/equipment to prevent

Laboratory Resources LabMed Report Lab Compendium Adult and Pediatric Laboratory Critical Values Learn more Munson Healthcare has adopted system wide critical lab values which is vital for safe patient care. The revised critical lab values list is the result of provider and lab input as well as analyzing our various current lab values in comparison to other published lists including Mayo Clinic, Michigan Medicine, and Corewell (formerly Spectrum Health). The list is separated between adult and pediatric values. OB critical values will be updated in the near future. If you have any questions

2nd Annual Pickleball Gathering for POMH July 5, 2023 | Crystal Downs Country Club You're invited to join us for a fun evening of pickleball while learning more about our local hospital! Join Chris McClear and Munson Healthcare Foundations from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, at Crystal Downs Country Club. During the event, Kelly Tomaszewski, President, and Adrienne Stephen Jones, Director of Rehabilitation, will discuss the status of current programs at Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and opportunities to support future programming in our community. Drinks and appetizers

Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Delegation Agreements Munson Healthcare has completed a review and update of APP collaborative practice and prescriptive authority agreements to meet the Michigan and Federal guidelines. Document Resources: PA Practice Agreement NP, CNM Practice Agreement NP, CNM Prescriptive Authority Delegation CRNA Practice Agreement What you need to know: Practice managers will now be responsible for ensuring that practice agreements are completed, on file in the office, and updated as needed. The appropriate practice agreement should be completed for all

DEA License Renewal Training The new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires most licensed prescribers who are either renewing or applying for a new controlled substance DEA license to have completed at least 8 hours of opioid or other substance use disorders (SUD) training. The MATE act went into effect on June 27, 2023. Opioid/SUD Training Resources: Munson Healthcare On-Demand CME Best Practices and Tools for Chronic Pain (1-hour recorded webinar) Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care (1-hour recorded webinar) Addressing the "5th vital sign": Pain Management Beyond

Diabetes Care in Kalkaska Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes as well as it should. Diabetes can be managed with help from your healthcare team. It is important to have the latest information and practical suggestions to successfully manage diabetes. Diabetes Management Specialty Clinic The Diabetes Management Clinic can provide you with the tools to effectively manage diabetes. We have extensive training and expertise to

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This Week's Highlight: Exceptional Experiences Surprise and Delight We leave lasting impressions by ensuring exceptional experiences. Even the smallest moments have the power to change a life. We know that healthcare can be hard at times and believe that no one should ever have to face it alone. We strive to go beyond what is expected in all we do. As we roll out the new MHC Values, this week we are focusing on: Putting Exceptional Experiences Into Practice Connect with others whether you’re working with patients or on a virtual meeting: Make eye contact, smile and ask welcoming questions

Benefit Concert Featuring Breathe Owl Breathe for Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital August 24, 2023 | Iron Fish Distillery Join Munson Healthcare Foundations on Thursday, August 24, for a family-friendly concert at Iron Fish Distillery! Enjoy music and entertainment from Michigan-based indie-folk phenomenon Breathe Owl Breathe while learning more about primary care services offered to patients in our community through Munson Healthcare Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Admission to this event is $20 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and under). You can make an additional donation using the form at

Support Primary Care Services practices are where patients first seek medical attention and receive ongoing care for chronic illnesses. This is also where you can find illness prevention tips and receive personalized healthcare recommendations from a trusted healthcare provider. However, access to quality primary care is increasingly limited due to a shortage of primary care physicians and rising healthcare costs. A February 2023 study by the National Association of Community Healthcare Centers found that over 100 million Americans – nearly 1/3 of all people in the US – lack access to primary