COVID Vaccination Program Now Mandatory at Gaylord
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August 12, 2021
COVID Vaccination Program Now
FYI Mandatory at Gaylord
A message from Sonja LaBarbera, President and Chief Executive Officer and
Steve Holland, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
We have communicated previously that Gaylord would be joining the CHA effort to involve all
hospitals in Connecticut with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination program. The Delta variant
surge in the last few weeks, across the country and even in New England, has made this an
urgent issue for us in healthcare. In addition, the State of Connecticut has now mandated that
all LTCHs (Gaylord and HSC) and nursing homes comply with a mandatory vaccination
program by September 7. At this juncture, it is important to recognize that Gaylord is moving
forward with its program because it is the right thing to do for patients and staff.
If you have yet to receive the vaccine, you must get the first dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer
or Moderna) or the single dose vaccine (J&J/Janssen) by September 7, 2021. If choosing a two-
dose vaccine, the second dose must be administered by October 11, 2021. Exemptions will
be made for documented medical reasons or religious or spiritual beliefs. Applications for
exemptions must be filed by August 18, 2021, and will be reviewed by a group comprised of
physicians, human resources, legal and chaplaincy experts. Individuals whose exemptions are
approved must undergo weekly COVID-19 PCR testing.
We understand that some staff have remained unvaccinated because of legitimate concerns
and we need to point out here that we didn’t make this decision lightly.
Our Values are
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FYI DEADLINE
The deadline for the next
FYI is August 19.
Email:
publicrelations@gaylord.org
Our mission is to enhance health, maximize function and transform lives.
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to Gaylord PCs
A new method of receiving communications will soon be appearing on all Gaylord computer screens. A new
app, called SnapComms will soon be launched on all Gaylord computers. The name comes from being able
to communicate messages to all staff at all locations “in a snap”. The goal is to deliver information directly to
staff in a timely basis. The delivery of the message will vary depending on the importance of the message or
timeliness of the information.
Information will appear in one of four ways:
Desktop pop-up (i.e. event reminder) Scrolling ticker tape (i.e. Signal 5 in effect)
Complete screen takeover (i.e. Active Shooter) Screen saver (i.e. HR announcments)
This tool will enable Gaylord to increase the distribution of information and news in all departments and
across all campuses and help improve overall communication, without always relying on email. SnapComms
will complement existing systems already in place such as FYI, everyone emails and Meditech wallpaper
announcements.
Desktop pop-up example
Scrolling ticker example
AUGUST
Service Awards
Congratulations to the following
employees for their years of
to the Gaylord Team! service to Gaylord:
Brandon Taylor Cook/Baker 40 YEARS
Katelyn Muolo Assistant Director, Vicki Ehrlich-Levinson, MD
Events & Donor Relations Physician Services
Priti Kapoor Annual Giving Officer
Louann Hoyt
Kiela Farmer LPN Patient Financial Services
James Williams LPN
Natasha Hanna LPN
30 YEARS
Selina Hodges SNT-M1 Lori Vickers
Michele Frosolone PCT-L2 Inpatient Therapy
Quanisha Solomon PCT-L2
Kanijah Fuller PCT-L2 15 YEARS
Miss Bennett PCT-H2 Karen Doukas
Nelvin Montesdeoca PCT-L1 Nursing Services
Jennifer Fuentes PCT-L1
Suzanne Guilavogui
Nursing Services
10 YEARS
Zuleyka Rodriguez
Nursing Services
Kevin Trutnau
Facilities
Stephanie Zanvettor
Inpatient Therapy
5 YEARS
Jacqueline Freeman
Follow Gaylord Specialty Healthcare on Facebook! Admissions
www.facebook.com/gaylord specialtyhealthcare
Gaylord is also on YouTube. Olivia Valerio-Mata
www.youtube.com/user/GaylordHealthcare Nursing Services
Check out Gaylord’s boards on Pinterest. Elizabeth Peling
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Follow Gaylord on Twitter.
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Mask Muffle
by Allison Greco, MS CCC-SLP
Imagine having a conversation
with someone 12 feet apart without
wearing a mask. How much of
that conversation would you hear?
This is the equivalent of having a
conversation with someone wearing
a mask six feet apart. Studies by
audiologists have shown that speech
volume can be decreased by ½ with Please direct all
social distancing of six feet. This was seen with a procedure mask, media inquiries
and was reduced even further with a cloth or N95 mask. Adding a
face shield for protection was the most dramatic reduction in clear to the Public
speech. On top of the reduced volume, we cannot fill-in missed or Relations Department
distorted sounds and information by reading people’s lips or seeing
full facial expressions. Co-workers and patients with hearing loss or at ext. 2881.
those who wear hearing aids are particularly affected by mask wear.
To help improve communication in general, or more so for people Thank you!
with hearing loss, try using these tips:
• Wear a procedure mask when appropriate.
• Wear goggles with a face mask instead of a face shield
with a mask.
REMINDER
• Increase your volume when speaking. for all emergencies dial
• Use a voice amplifier if talking for a prolonged period to
avoid vocal strain.
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• Supplement spoken messages with a visual. (e.g. written
message, gesturing, picture)
Attention
For those with hearing loss and for those who do not have hearing
aids, using a personal amplification system can be beneficial. This FYI Readers:
type of system is an affordable option and can be found on-line if
If you would like to submit an article,
you search this term. (ASHA Leader Nov/Dec 2020)
promote an event, etc., in FYI, please email:
publicrelations@gaylord.org
With the Delta variant increasing our mask wear, I hope these tips
with your details.
help the communication challenges we all experience. Stay safe!
Thank you!
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CAFETERIA
AUGUST 15-21
Committee Name Change A MESSAGE FROM FOOD
& NUTRITION
The Multi-Cultural Committee has renamed itself the
Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion Committee. We are scheduled to perform
This was the result of some much appreciated feedback the cafeteria refresh the week
from staff that allowed the committee to ensure the title of August 15-21.
aligned with its mission.
The cafeteria will have a remote
location set-up in the current
seating area. Seating will
be limited for this week and
Vaccine article continued from page 1 options available will be altered.
Our hope is not to lose one staff member in this process. We are We will increase the amount
committed to providing more education on vaccination efficacy of Grab & Go options, snacks
and safety in the process. We thank you for the work you do and beverages while offering
and the efforts you have given us in becoming a hospital and modified versions of our current
outpatient service provider that lives up to its ICARE values.
hot entrees during this time
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is truly a healthcare organization we
can all be proud of and our vaccination rate will be one more way period.
of showing our patients how much we care.
Cook to order breakfasts,
salads, sandwiches, and The
STRONGER TOGETHER. Bowl will not be offered during
GET THE COVID VACCINE. this week.
Thank you for your patience.
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National Social Work Month Patient Experience Week Casual for Causes
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Nurses' Week June 25
Casual for Causes
Casual for
Near Misses: Causes: August 20
Heroic Efforts From Our Safety-Minded Staff
For over a decade, Gaylord has
supported the Casual
A near miss is an event that might have resulted in harm but the problem did
not reach the patient because of timely intervention by our amazing staff.
for Causes(CFC)
program. By
purchasing a sticker,
Catrenna Burney, Lyman 1 RN, discovered a patient’s or the button
order for Vancomycin was to have the dose tapered. which covers CFC
The order was written for 2mg dose instead of 125mg. for the year, staff
Catrenna placed a call to the nocturnist when this was show their support for organizations
discovered. The physician placed a one time order, whose mission or services meet the
correcting the dose. Catrenna practiced a questioning guidelines of the Community Benefit
attitude using the CHAMP tool: validate and verify to Committee. By allowing staff to dress
ensure her patient received the correct dose. ‘down’ for the day (non-ripped jeans,
clean sneakers, long shorts in the
warmer weather), Gaylord provides
vitally needed support to sister
nonprofits, while permitting staff the
opportunity to change up their daily
wardrobe.
Friday, August 20, 2021 is a CFC and
the featured organization is:
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
Background: They are a non-profit,
volunteer-fueled organization
dedicated to finding cures for Crohn's
We had 9 near misses reported in June 2021 by the disease and ulcerative colitis, and
following people. improving the quality of life of
children and adults affected by these
• Allison Weisberger • Emily Dillon diseases.
• Allyson Ramos • Jennifer Bourgoin
• Catrenna Burney • Jillian Mattson Since their founding in 1967, the
• Diana Pernigotti • Yarden Tepper Foundation has played a role in
• Elizabeth Spataj every major breakthrough in IBD
research. They have invested more
Thank you to everyone for your hard work and attention to detail! than $400 million into finding the
causes, treatments, and cures for
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
According to their website, “we won’t
Employees need a Casual for Causes sticker stop until we realize our vision of a
or button to indicate their participation.
future free from Crohn’s and colitis.”
Stickers can be purchased for $2 in the
Cafeteria, Human Resources, Jackson 2
Outpatient, North Haven, Cheshire, Cromwell
& the Servery.
Gaylord Story Gaylord’s
Featured on Recognize a Star:
Inside Edition Renovations to
On Sunday, August 1, Gaylord’s story
Luscomb Hallway
of adaptive athlete Greg Whitehouse competing in the 2021 Gaylord
Gauntlet was featured on-line on their popular news magazine show
Coming Soon!
Inside Edition. Click here to see Greg's story. Not only was it listed The newly redesigned Recognize a
right on the homepage of Inside Edition’s website on the day of airing, Star display will be installed in the
but they also put it on their YouTube channel where it received 48K coming weeks. Thank you to all staff
views in the first 14 hours after its posting! It now has 89K views. Click for the extraordinary care you provide
here to see Greg's story on Inside Edition's YouTube channel. to patients every day. Recognize a Star
is a meaningful way for patients and
families to show gratitude for the care
received throughout their recovery
journey. This program is successful
because of you!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31
O N -S I T E TIME: 7a.m.-11a.m.
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS WHERE: Brooker Lecture Hall
are back! HOW TO SIGN UP:
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Username: gaylord
Password: welcome
know your numbers! Open to all employees, and appointments
will be required. Anthem members will
have biometric screening results sent over
to WellSpark. If achieved 3 out of 5 healthy
outcomes, credit towards this requirement will
be applied. 100% Confidential
REMINDER
FLU VACCINE EXEMPTIONS DUE
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MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Follow us
Please join us for a presentation on:
ONE REP MAX LIVING (1RM)
Date:
Monday, August 16, 2021 Presenter:
Time:
7pm-8pm, includes Q&A
Discussion will include:
• What is 1RM living?
• How can we identify our 1RM?
• How can we improve our 1RM?
• Setting expectations Natalee Cifuentes, PT, DPT, CCE
Physical Therapist,
How to RSVP: Gaylord Physical Therapy, North Haven
Please email jamesrusso@gaylord.org for
ZOOM login information.
“Why is this so difficult?!”
Do you struggle with lifting certain items at
home or at work and wonder how you can
better prepare yourself?
Figuring out your
“One Rep Max” could help!
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GET THE COVID VACCINE.
CONCERT TICKETS
RAFFLE
GET VACCINATED FOR
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
DUSTIN LYNCH Win 2
tickets to an
August 4, Mohegan Sun Arena
upcoming
concert.
Compliments of DPH.
BROTHERS OSBOURNE All vaccinated
employees are
August 20, Bridgeport Amphitheatre eligible.
If you received your
vaccine somewhere
TRIPPIE REDD other than Gaylord,
send a copy to
September 8, Bridgeport Amphitheatre
Courtney Raynor
via e-mail
craynor@gaylord.org,
to be entered to
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YMCA LEARNING COMMUNITY (YLC)
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development. Contact Emily Walter, Director of Childcare Services, at ewalter@wallingfordymca.org to set up a tour.
The YMCA Learning Community at Choate, formerly known as Tot Time, was founded by the Wallingford Family YMCA in
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laboratory for Choate students taking child development courses. YLC at Choate is open Monday-Friday from 7:00AM-
6:00PM.
The YMCA Learning Community at Masonicare is located in the former Child Development Center on the Masonicare
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Children are involved in an intergenerational program
with residents of Masonicare Health Center and Masonicare at Ashlar Village. YLC at Masonicare is open Monday-Friday
from 6:30AM-5:30PM.
SCHOOL AGE GROWTH & ENRICHMENT (SAGE)
SAGE is located in all 8 elementary schools. Our hours of operation are from 6:45AM until the start of school and
dismissal until 6:00PM. We are a state licensed facility and our caring staff provide a safe & fun environment for
children. We offer healthy snacks in the morning & afternoon, assist with homework and utilize the gym or playground
daily to stay active. Board games, STEM and craft projects are an integral part of the program.
ENRICHMENT & LEADERSHIP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL (ELMS)
ELMS is a licensed after school program running from the end of school until 6:00PM. Teens are bused to the YMCA/
Rotary Teen Center from both middle schools at the close of school. Students may participate in sports activities at
Doolittle Park & the Y, and have full use of the YMCA/Rotary Teen Center. We provide a healthy snack and support for
homework. Community service, STEM & art projects are highlights of this program.
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Changes gaylord.org
This message was shared with
inpatients on August 10 to prepare
them for the changes to visitation August 10, 2021
effective on August 13. Dear Gaylord Patients, Dea
Please be aware of this change made We are committed to providing a safe environment for our patients We
and our staff. There is a growing concern as COVID-19 cases are and
for the safety of patients and staff. once again on the rise. Limiting the number of unique visitors onc
to Gaylord will help limit everyone’s potential exposure to the to G
For help directing families to the COVID-19 virus. COV
latest visitation rules, please have
Beginning Friday, August 13, 2021, Gaylord will be revising our Beg
them go to gaylord.org and click visitation policy as outlined: visit
on the red bar titled Coronavirus & • Each patient is allowed to have (2) designated in-person •
Visitor Updates as seen below, or they visitors for your stay at Gaylord; Your case manager will be
working with you to collect these names.
can visit the security desk in Jackson
• Visitors must be age 12 or older; patients with young children •
lobby for a written copy. must have visitation arranged through the case manager.
• Visitors can continue to visit any time during 12pm – 7pm. •
Thank you in advance for helping • Exceptions are made for adolescent patients, special needs, or •
reinforce the two visitor rule and for end of life situations.
reminding family members that they
need to wear a mask anytime in the Please understand these guidelines are subject to change as we Plea
monitor the positivity rates in our community. Thank you for your mon
facility. understanding and for choosing Gaylord Hospital. und
Respectfully,
Dr. Steve Holland, CMO & Lisa Kalafus, CNO
Office of the CNOAugust Safety Topic:
SAFETY
Occurrence Reporting COACH’S
Corner
Do you know
Online Occurrence Reporting System... where your
RL Icons are?
Signing into RL brings you
to your Icon Wall.
Click on the Submission Form
Icon that seems the best fit to the
occurrence you are reporting.
Some are self-explanatory: Some are less obvious:
Blood Product Do I choose “Diagnostic/Treatment”
Fall or “Provision of Care”?
Skin
Diagnostic Imaging Which is best: “Equipment/Device” or
Restraints “Facilities”?
Tube/Drain
The thing to remember is... Useful Tip
There is really no wrong choice!! At the upper left corner of
the Icon Wall is the very
Select the Submission Form Icon that useful “Find a form” field.
seems best to you, and fill in the required *
fields. Type in a few words
about the occurrence,
For tracking and trending purposes, and the best Form(s)
Quality and Safety will convert your report options will appear.
to a different Form as needed.
Thank you for submitting
SAFETY occurrence reports!
SAFETY Contact Quality and Safety
COACH STARTS
WITH ME with questions x2783August Safety Topic:
SAFETY
Near Miss Reporting COACH’S
Corner
Please take the time to submit an
Occurrence Report when you identify a
NEAR MISS safety event.
Why? What is a NEAR MISS safety event?
Because learning of a NEAR MISS allows We call an occurrence a NEAR MISS when:
us to: The error is caught or the hazard is
• Take action corrected before it reaches/affects a patient,
staff, or visitor.
• Correct the process or eliminate the hazard
• Before the error or problem happens again Includes both when the catch occurs
• And hurts a patient, staff or visitor because of built-in checks or barriers, and
when it occurs by luck.
NEAR MISS examples: Questions or concerns about
reporting occurrences?
• Incorrect diet on meal tray noted before it is
delivered to the patient room.
Please speak with your manager
• Incorrect medication order questioned by nurse
or a member of the Quality and
and order corrected before patient medicated.
Safety.
• Incorrect information printed on ID band found
just before it was placed on patient’s wrist.
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