Fisher-Titus Medical Center

Fisher-Titus is excited to announce that we have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group. This recognition highlights hospitals and health systems who score well on national performance measures to evaluate safety, quality, and efficiency. “We are so proud of our caregivers and staff for their unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care to our patients and community,” said Brent Burkey, MD, President & CEO of Fisher-Titus. “Earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group is a testament to their dedication in keeping patient safety a top priority, and we are honored to receive this grade once again. Hospital Safety Grades are given by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers recognized as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Learn more about this award at https://lnkd.in/gpMUJwr5.

The latest episode of the Wellness Prescribed Podcast is now available! The Wellness Prescribed Podcast from Fisher-Titus is a monthly podcast that brings you a new wellness topic and guest each month to educate and inspire listeners to live healthier and happier lives. This month, Dr. John Parente, Director of the Fisher-Titus Emergency Department, tells what they commonly seen in the Emergency Room, what you can expect when you come visit the ER, and some prevention tips to avoid visiting the ER. We are thankful for our friends at 95.3 WLKR and K96 WKFM for their help in producing these podcasts. We enjoy working together to bring health and wellness tips to Huron County and beyond! Visit fishertitus.org/podcasts to listen to the new episode, available on YouTube and Spotify!

Check out our most recent edition of Health Connections! Read about Fisher-Titus' areas of service, what to expect when you visit our Emergency Department, the expansion of services in Wakeman, and more in the Digital Fall 2024 Edition of Health Connections at https://lnkd.in/dnY38yNc!

We are pleased to announce the most recent winner in our “Caught in the Act” recognition! The recognition aims to promote an outward culture and to recognize Fisher-Titus employees that are “Caught in the Act” displaying outward behaviors. Congratulations to our “Caught in the Act” winner, Rodney Collins, Community Paramedic, North Central EMS (NCEMS). Rodney is pictured with Jason Smith, Manager of Operations at NCEMS, and Dr. Brent Burkey, President & CEO of Fisher-Titus. Rodney was nominated for exhibiting an outward mindset by visiting a patient who lives alone on a daily basis, seven days a week. He provides the care they need and distributes necessary medications, all while offering valuable company and support for the patient. The nomination reads: “This act of kindness truly reflects the compassion Rodney has to do the right thing, even when no one is looking or knows.” We are proud to acknowledge our dedicated and thoughtful recipients. Congratulations to Rodney! Left to right: Jason Smith, Rodney Collins, Dr. Brent Burkey

??Congratulations to Kayla Miller, Fisher-Titus’ recent DAISY Award honoree!?? The DAISY Award is an international recognition program dedicated to recognizing nurses for the compassionate care they provide no matter where they practice, in whatever role they serve, throughout their careers. Recipients of this award at Fisher-Titus are nominated and then selected by a committee, with a new recipient being chosen every quarter. Kayla is pictured with Stacy Daniel, Director of Clinical Programs, Abigail Hoven, Manager of Clinical Education, Katie Chieda, Chief Nursing Officer, as well as many other Fisher-Titus staff who were in attendance for her recognition! To learn more about The DAISY Award and to submit a nomination, visit fishertitus.org/daisy.

Fisher-Titus is proud to announce we have been recognized in CHIME's 2024 Digital Health Most Wired Survey! We achieved Level 8 status in both the Acute and Ambulatory categories for the third year in a row. Among the more than 48,000 organizations surveyed by CHIME, we ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. The survey evaluated the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies across healthcare organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders. We are honored to receive this recognition, and we are grateful to our teams that work hard researching and implementing technologies that improve the health care experience for our patients and employees. Read more about the award here: https://lnkd.in/g_AHtwW2

Last week, we accepted a donation from the Norwalk Walmart as a part of their Health and Wellness Days of Giving! This donation was used to purchase a battery backup that will be used to keep our vaccine refrigerators at our ambulatory offices powered in the event of an emergency. We are extremely appreciative to accept this generous donation! #HWDaysofGiving

Join us on Nov 12 for a candid conversation with inspiring women in healthcare IT, including Nicole Kerkenbush (CHIME), Amy Bohachek Olson (Advocate Health), Linda Stevenson (Fisher-Titus Medical Center), and Kristin Russel from #symplr! These trailblazers have paved the way for innovation and transformation—and now, they’re sharing their stories and strategies with you! Get ready for real, relatable insights on overcoming challenges, leading innovation, and shaping your own #career path. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e42KRivY #WomenInHealthcare #HealthcareIT #Leadership #WomenInTech #WomenInHealthcareIT #Leadership #CareerGrowth #HealthcareInnovation

This month, we are proud to recognize 25 employees that completed the 2023-2024 Clinical Ladder program! This year’s clinical ladder promotions include: TIER II, LEVEL II: ? Liane Roth, Certified Surgical Scrub Tech, First Assist ? Kimberly Skeel, Physical Therapist Assistant ? Stevi Ward, Point of Care Technician, 3 South TIER I, LEVEL II ? Stephanie Carte, Pharmacist ? Amy Crosby, Staff Nurse, Operating Room ? Jeremy Dutko, MRI Technologist II ? Sarah Fries, Pharmacist ? Susan Gahring, School Nurse, Norwalk Catholic ? Kristen Kromer- Schaefer, Nuclear Medicine Tech II ? Madison Myers, Supervisor, Athletic Training ? Ian Miller, Pharmacist ? Kaitlin Nealey, Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Kristen Neate, Staff Nurse, 3 South ? Monica A. Nickoli, Athletic Trainer ? Joshua Phillips, Staff Nurse, Cardioinvasive ? Maddi Proy, Staff Nurse, 3 South ? Nicole Robinson, Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Macy Schafer, Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Courtney Schmitt, Charge Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Haleigh Skinner, Staff Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Heather Walters, Ultrasound Tech II ? Jordan Williams, Charge Nurse, Emergency Dept ? Kristi Wyant, Rad Tech, Cardioinvasive TIER I, LEVEL III ? Maleah Kime, Staff Nurse, Cardioinvasive ? Katelyn Medrano, Staff Nurse, Cardioinvasive This program supports our clinical staff’s professional development and career advancement while allowing them to remain in the clinical settings while caring for our patients. The portfolio they develop through this program contains a performance review, an essay, a resume, letters of recommendation, a professional activities summary, and evidence supporting their performance in the four categories of clinical practice, education, leadership, and research and quality. This year, $39,000.00 was awarded to our 25 employees. Congratulations to all our participants and thank you for your commitment to clinical excellence!

We are honored to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional physicians from the recent annual Fisher-Titus Medical Staff Award Ceremony! First, we applaud Dr. Tim Thomas with the Milestone Achievement Award. This award recognizes his remarkable 42 years of serving patients in the Fisher-Titus community, during which he has served on a variety of committees, held leadership positions, and collected countless patient reviews reflecting the compassion and kindness he shows to every patient. Next, community members were asked to name a physician who best demonstrated outstanding patient care, community involvement, and commitment to patients. This year, the Community Choice award found its home with Dr. James D. Kasten. Nominations for Dr. Kasten consisted of kind words including, “He went beyond his duties for me and my son. We are blessed to have him!” and “I owe him my life and I am forever grateful for him.” Lastly, our own Fisher-Titus team had the honor of identifying a physician who demonstrates exceptional patient care and safety, community involvement, commitment to Fisher-Titus, support to staff and colleagues, and overall leadership. Chosen by our very own staff, Dr. Kaylinn Dokken was the winner of this year’s Employee Choice Award. A few quotes from her nominations include, “She's great with patients, is kind to staff, and very helpful overall” and “She goes above and beyond for her patients, she's very kind towards all staff, and is very helpful and hands-on when needed.” Please join us in congratulating these exceptional physicians who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to our people, patients, and community!