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Joint Commission Survey The Joint Commission (JC) can visit BWH unannounced anytime in the next 18 months to conduct BWH's triennial hospital survey. The JC arrived at BWH on Aug. 18 to complete its unannounced five-day laboratory survey, which is separate from the triennial hospital survey. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org to learn more.
Annual PIE Awards Help recognize your colleagues for their creativity, dedication and commitment to excellence by nominating them for a Partners in Excellence (PIE) Award. Only individuals employed by the institution during the time of selection will be considered. Visit BWHPikeNotes.org to access the nomination form. The deadline is Sept. 12. Email partnersinexcellence@partners.org with questions.
Healthstream AssignmentsHealthStream assignments must be completed by Sept. 30. This year, attestations are being assigned to the entire BWH community, in lieu of full courses. Anyone with incomplete assignments from 2013 needs to complete them before the 2014 attestations. Learn more at BWHPikeNotes.org, or email bwhhealthstream@partners.org.
BWh Ebola Virus ResourcesWith significant media attention to the ongoing outbreak of Ebola in Africa, as well as the possibility of travelers returning to the U.S. who may have been exposed to or infected with the virus, there are many questions about what is happening at BWHC relevant to the outbreak. Questions and answers on Ebola are available via BWHPikeNotes.org.
Safety Reporting System BWH's new Safety Reporting System will go live Sept. 2. The upgraded system is innovative and easy-to-use, with new features including an icon wall, search feature for selecting the appropriate event classification and new event types, among others. Learn more and register for manager training via BWHPikeNotes.org. Email BWHSafetyMatters@partners.org with questions.
Next Issue of BWH BulletinBWH Bulletin is on a biweekly summer schedule. The next issue of Bulletin will hit stands Friday, Sept. 5. Stay tuned to BWHPikeNotes.org for the latest news.