PIPD Update Sept 6, 2024

Hospital Acquired Infections - 4 new cases identified in the last two weeks (Rhino and VRE). All cases have been in unit 3 and all in rooms adjacent to one another. Please be diligent in maintaining IPAC best practices including screening for symptoms and AROs on every admission, providing education to families on precautions, ensuring PPE is always used when indicated, and of course hand hygiene. For unit 3 especially this includes wearing a gown when feeding/holding infants even when they are no on precautions, and no children at the desk if they are on any precautions. 

SHA wants to hear from you on Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention! 
Deadline to complete survey is Sept 20 - SHA MSI Survey

Microsoft Office Applications upgrade - all of our unit computers on on the virtual desktop system (VDI). Microsoft Office applications will be upgraded on VDI to Microsoft 365 (M365) between September 9, 2024, and September 23, 2024. The upgrade includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote and Outlook. When the upgrade has been completed, the new app icons will appear as shown below when you log out of and back into VDI.

Patient iPads - there are now iPads at each of the units for patients to use. Patient use only. Thanks to Child Life/JPCHF for purchasing. Sharing is caring, iPads not in use must stay hanging in the med room of the assigned unit. When loaning an iPad to a patient please enter the room number on the dry erase board beside where they hang. Problems or suggestions on apps to add, talk to Fiona or Jonathan.