Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
As nurses, we are consistently recognized by our communities as one of the most trusted, compassionate professions. However, just as important are the contributions we make as nurses to improving patient outcomes as innovators and researchers.
At HCA Healthcare, we value quality patient outcomes and contributing to the advancement of nursing practice. We are continuing to spotlight the work nurses do to drive innovation, streamline our care and ensure our facilities keep pace with rapidly-evolving science. Your voice is vital.
We partnered with Graduate Medical Education (GME) to launch a special issue of the HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine dedicated to the outcomes most impacted by nursing care, nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs). The special issue is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to highlight the cutting-edge work you are doing around NSIs like falls, HAPIs, CLABSIs, NV-HAP and others. Your perspective as experts and innovators will make a difference as HCA Healthcare continues to improve nursing practice.
Get involved:
- Submit a manuscript
- Accepting submissions for a special issue focused on Nurse-Sensitive Indicators (NSIs)
- Interested in submitting but want more information? Reach out to Graig Donini via email.
- Deadline to submit: May 1, 2024
Volunteer to serve as a peer-reviewer for the journal:
- Accepting applications to serve as a volunteer peer-reviewer for the special issue
- Interested in applying? Complete this form
- Deadline to apply to be a peer-reviewer: April 1, 2024
Nursing strategy
2023 HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction Ceremony
HCA Excellence in Nursing Award Professional Mentoring Recipient
John ”Lee“ Stroud, MSN, RN l Colleton Medical Center l Walterboro, South Carolina
John “Lee” Stroud, MSN, RN, received the Excellence in Nursing Award in the Professional Mentoring category. Stroud has been a leading advocate for nurse mentorship and development at Colleton Medical Center since 2011.
Now director of clinical operations, Stroud has developed a mentorship program that provides additional support for nursing students, new nurses and patient care techs to help ensure the next generation of passionate and patient-centric nurses are more informed and better prepared to care for the specific needs of their patients. As a testament to his mentorship abilities, many of his nurse supervisors have moved to leadership positions.
HCA Excellence in Nursing Award Compassionate Care
Jean Rendall l Sky Ridge Medical Center l Lone Tree, Colorado
Jean Rendall, BSN, RN, received the Excellence in Nursing Award in the Compassionate Care category.
Often called “sunshine angel” by her oncology patients and peers, Rendall shows positivity and compassion to all who come in contact with her at Sky Ridge Medical Center. A winner of multiple Daisy Awards, as well as the prestigious Daisy Team Award in 2022, Rendall puts patient care and comfort at the center of everything she does. From field trips within the hospital to celebrating special occasions by hosting parties, Rendall is committed to creating memorable, positive experiences for her patients and their families.
Annual benefits enrollment Oct. 31 – Nov. 17
Enroll yourself and your eligible dependents in benefits for the upcoming year. You will receive a highlights brochure in the mail on or around Oct. 31, but your full enrollment kit (including pricing) will only be available online.
During your enrollment period, go to HCAhrAnswers.com*, click Benefits: HCA Rewards and select Benefits Enrollment Center to view benefits details and pricing. Then, click the Enroll Now button to make your elections on the BConnected website.
Be sure to enroll by Nov.17 or you will receive default coverage and you may pay more.
*If your facility does not use HCAhrAnswers, go to Atlas Connect while logged in to the HCA Healthcare network and click the HCA Benefits and Rewards icon. If your facility also does not use Atlas Connect, log on to HCArewards.com.
Large clinical trial by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare and UCI Health identifies best strategy to prevent life-threatening health care-associated ICU infections
Click here for the study that found a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, is highly effective at preventing Staphylococcus aureus infections in critically ill patients, outperforming an antiseptic solution.
Unit of Distinction Winner Highlight
Crush the crisis prescription drug take back day
HCA Healthcare will host its fifth annual Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 to align with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Crush the Crisis events aim to educate our communities on the risk of prescription drug and opioid misuse, while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits. Look for a link and more resources for Prescription Drug Take Back Day events in October.
For more information, including the location of a Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day, visit HCAhealthcare.com/CrushTheCrisis or call (833) 582-1970.
Career opportunities
New opportunities are posted regularly for internal applicants.
Internal candidates: InternalCareers.HCAhealthcare.com
Know someone who is perfect for HCA Healthcare? Ask them to go to Careers.HCAhealthcare.com and enter your name in the field for ”were referred to this job by an employee.“
