- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogThe American Hospital Association (AHA) has recognized Anne Arundel Medical Center President and CEO Victoria (Tori) Bayless as a 2018 Grassroots Champion. Bayless was honored at the Maryland Hospital Association’s annual meeting in June. Each year, the AHA, in conjunction with the state hospital associations, recognizes the achievements of grassroots leaders with the prestigious Grassroots Champion Award. The award recognizes a hospital leader from each state who most effectively educates elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital, and who are tireless advocates for hospitals and their patients. “Victoria Bayless is being recognized as a 2018 Grassroots Champion for her commitment to working to improve the issues affecting her hospital’s community,” said AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels. “Her leadership in advocacy has created an open dialogue with elected officials, which in turn has broadened community outreach and education for both Anne Arundel Medical Center and its patients.” “Tori is a steadfast advocate and champion of Anne Arundel Medical Center’s mission to enhance the health of the people we serve,” said Gary Jobson, AAMC board chair. “In doing so, she demonstrates unyielding passion, commitment and innovative thinking toward advancing causes that positively impact the health needs of the community. This honor is well deserved.” Bayless has been at the frontline of advancing important initiatives to strengthen the provision of health care in Anne Arundel County and the surrounding region. Most recent efforts include increasing access to mental health care and working to expand cardiac surgery services. Bayless joined AAMC as vice president of Clinical and Support Services in 2005. She was promoted to chief operating officer in 2006. In September 2009, Bayless was named president and chief operating officer and was promoted to CEO in 2011.0
- General Page - Tier 2Leadership Crystal Beckford Crystal Beckford Chief Nursing Officer, Nursing Professional Practice Model The Nursing Professional Practice Model is “the overreaching conceptual framework for nurses, nursing care, and Interprofessional patient care. It is a schematic description of a system, theory, or phenomenon that depicts how nurses collaborate, communicate, and develop professionally to provide the highest-quality care for those served by the organization” (ANA-2014). Think of it as our compass on our Journey to Nursing Excellence. Our unique model was created by our front line nurses and other representatives on LHDCMC’s first shared governance/decision making council. The Nursing Professional Practice Council aligned our Mission, Vision and Values with the Practice of Nursing we strive to achieve. Combining this with the ANA Code of Ethics, models of nursing care and target audience, the very first DCMC Nursing Professional Practice Model was conceived., Nursing Professional Governance, Nursing Jobs: Why work at LHDMC? Benefits of working for LHDMC A supportive environment A comprehensive benefits package A highly competitive wage scale Tuition reimbursement Professional development programs Advance your career here LHDCMC is introducing the Nursing Clinical Ladder , a professional development program for nursing staff in March 2023. The LHDCMC Clinical Ladder program is intended to focus our nursing workforce on meaningful growth in the profession and move nurses progressively to greater accountability for professional practice and complex patient care. It's designed to promote an environment that encourages, rewards and supports the professional growth of the nurse.Overview“Treating our community like family” is the essence of LHDCMC nursing which guides our daily practice.Guided by the R.I.S.E. values of Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence as well as their professional practice model, nurses at LHDCMC spend every moment enhancing the health of the people and communities we serve. LHDCMC is Designated as a Pathway to Excellence Organization by the ANCC Luminis Heath Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC), is part of a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence® designation from the ANCC. The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights LHDCMC’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Luminis Health’s nurses are an integral part of the healthcare team, with a voice in policy and practice. Pathway nurses are engaged, resulting in higher job satisfaction, reduced turnover, improved safety, and better patient outcomes.0
- Community, News & Press Releases, OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAs a not-for-profit hospital, Anne Arundel Medical Center depends on support from businesses of all sizes throughout the region. Partnerships with local businesses are invaluable as we work to ensure our community is “Living Healthier Together.” We’re honored and excited to partner with the Chesapeake Bayhawks lacrosse team to help improve the overall health and wellbeing of our community. “Giving back is an integral part of what the Chesapeake Bayhawks stand for. Without our fans and our community, we have no team. The Bayhawks are ‘all-in’ in everything we do, both on and off the field,” says Bayhawks owner, Brendan Kelly. “We built our team through the strength and support of our local community. Our partnership with Anne Arundel Medical Center allows us the opportunity to show our gratitude and connect with the people and organizations who made us the team we are today.” The sports medicine team at Anne Arundel Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists serve as the official medical team for the Chesapeake Bayhawks. They provide game coverage, offer pre- and post-season physicals, and coordinate rehab with a focus of getting players back in the game as quickly and safely as possible. Just like they do for all members of our community, they help patients recover from an injury, improve physical performance and stay active for a lifetime. “Partnering with the Bayhawks has been a great experience. The entire organization is first class and strives to make every game family-friendly,” says AAMC’s Dan Redziniak, MD, the team’s head orthopedic surgeon. “The Bayhawks players serve as role models for the children in their community as they continue to grow the sport across the entire country.”0
- Blood DonationGeneral Page Tier 3BlogOriginally printed as a Letter to the Editor in the January 29, 2022 Capital Gazette: Thank You to All Who Have Donated Blood Thank you for the front-page article pointing out the current national blood crisis. We would like to make your readers aware that Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is one of the few hospitals in the state of Maryland with its own blood donor center. While this donor center has a historical record of keeping LHAAMC nearly self-sufficient when it comes to supplying blood and blood products to our patients, we are not immune from the same crisis that is hitting the national blood supply. Our concerns regarding diminishing blood inventory came to a crisis level on Jan. 28 after the Martin Luther King Day holiday weekend. While our goal is to keep 100 units of group O-positive packed red blood cells in our inventory, we began the day with 20 units and hit an all-time low of 15 units by midday. The Red Cross was out of blood. Fortunately, we were able to borrow a few units from neighboring hospitals and when the urgent call for blood donors went out, our LHAAMC employees and community donors came to the rescue. The donor center phones rang off the hook with requests for donation appointments and by the next day we had 56 O-positive units on the shelf. We are continuing to struggle with maintaining adequate inventory to support surgical and medical blood transfusion requirements but are hanging in there with an inventory that is about 50% of our daily target but sufficient to meet daily needs. The only reason we are able to meet demand is the generous donation of blood, the gift of life, from our wonderful community of blood donors. Thanks to all of you from the patients and staff of Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. For those of you who have not given blood, now is a great time to do so. The blood you donate will remain in the community to serve the needs of our patients. The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies task force statement reminds the public that: “Individuals are not at risk of contracting COVID-19 through the donation process or via a blood transfusion since respiratory viruses are generally not known to be transmitted by donation or transfusion.” Additionally, we’d like to help make it clear that people who have had COVID and are fully recovered can donate blood. Per the Food and Drug Administration guidelines, individuals are eligible to donate blood 10 days after complete resolution of symptoms. Our mission is to enhance the health of the people and communities we serve and we ask for help in this endeavor. Our Blood Donor Center is located on the LHAAMC Campus located at 2003 Medical Pkwy., Wayson Pavilion, Suite 450, Annapolis, 21401. Call 443-481-4215 to schedule your next donation! We also have a blood mobile drive that can come to your next function, community, or church. Call 443-481-4215 to set up a mobile drive. Authors Sanford H. Robbins III, M.D., chief of pathology, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Megan Frisk, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Blood Bank manager0
- Behavioral Health, Cancer Care, Men's Health, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIs vaping a safe smoking alternative? No! Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are commonly advertised as a “healthier” and cheaper alternative to cigarette smoking. However, smoking e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, is not an approved method for smoking cessation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Inhaling a vaporized liquid solution rather than smoke from burning tobacco may sound safer, but it is important to remember e-cigarettes contain nicotine, and the amount can vary widely among brands. The FDA found that even some e-cigarette cartridges that claimed to be nicotine-free contained varying amounts of nicotine, as well as known carcinogens such as diethylene glycol (an ingredient found in anti-freeze) and nitrosamines. Also, the long-term effects of vaping and secondhand vapor inhalation are unknown. Additionally, there is concern that e-cigarette usage will reverse the progress made in teenage smoking prevention and may normalize smoking behaviors. Virtually anyone can sell or buy e-cigarettes. Convenience stores, gas stations and grocery stores offer the most popular brands. And, unlike traditional tobacco products, there are no restrictions on Internet sales, which makes it relatively easy for young people to make online purchases. Without scientific data establishing the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes, there is no basis for recommending them as an alternative to cigarette smoking. Talk to your doctor about how to stop smoking. If you have teenagers, talk to them about the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. Get Screened Are you a longtime smoker age 55 to 80? You may meet the criteria for lung cancer screening. Yearly low-dose CT scans are effective at finding lung abnormalities and detecting cancers early. To find out if you are a candidate, call AAMC’s Lung Screening Program at 443-481-5838. Listen to a Living Well with Cancer interview with Dr. Cattaneo and learn more about lung cancer screenings. Author By Stephen Cattaneo, MD, medical director of thoracic oncology at Anne Arundel Medical Center. To reach him, call 443-481-5838.0
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