Inova Health System’s Military to Medicine Program Joins National Healthcare Career Network
July 28th, 2010
Becomes Gateway for Military Talent to Enter Healthcare Industry
Falls Church, VA—Inova Health System’s Military to Medicine program has joined the National Healthcare Career Network (NHCN). The NHCN is an initiative that brings healthcare organizations together to provide job placement and advancement opportunities; career development tools, training, scholarships and resources to mitigate worker shortage challenges facing the healthcare marketplace.
Founding partner, the American Hospital Association (AHA), is rallying hospitals and healthcare systems. “The goal is to address millions of critical, yet unfilled positions—a trend in our field that is impacting hospitals now and will be a greater challenge in the future”, said Anthony J. Burke, President and CEO of AHA Solutions (an American Hospital Association company). “We welcome all healthcare employers – large and small, national and regional – to join us.”
Employers and associations participating in the NHCN gain greater exposure for each job posting. Not only will postings appear on the Military to Medicine job board, they will also be shared with every relevant network participant. Healthcare employers will be able to use the NHCN to find talent faster—selecting from the largest pool of candidates with certifications, extensive healthcare training and specialized knowledge available. The NHCN’s technology is powered by Boxwood, the leading provider of online career centers to associations and professional trade organizations.
“We’re very excited for Military to Medicine to serve as the primary channel for military talent entering the private healthcare workforce. We know how critical it is for employers to attract first-rate talent with a minimum expenditure of time and resources,” said Daniel Nichols, Executive Director, Military to Medicine, Inova Health System. “And it’s important for us to help Veterans and others from the extended military family make a smooth career transition.”
More than 200 top healthcare associations and professional organizations have joined the NHCN devoting resources to help healthcare resolve its crisis.
The NHCN is actively recruiting healthcare associations and professional trade organizations to participate. For more information, visit www.nationalhealthcarecareernetwork.com.
About Military to Medicine
Military to Medicine is a non-profit, national service organization that was founded by Inova Health System in 2008. In April 2010 the program was launched nationally and is providing online healthcare training and career placement assistance to spouses, wounded warriors and their caregivers, Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and their spouses and transitioning service members. The Military to Medicine job board provides one stop access for those from the extended military family seeking jobs and those healthcare organizations seeking the quality talent found within the military community. For more information, visit www.militarytomedicine.org.
About AHA
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA Web site at www.aha.org.
About Boxwood
Boxwood’s rich history includes delivering software as a service (SAAS) to non-profit and not-for-profit associations, generating over $300 million dollars in non-dues revenue for clients. Boxwood job boards and job board networks are part of a suite of private-labeled career center products and services that seamlessly integrate with existing association websites. Boxwood products include: career fairs, online mentor systems, career resources for resume writing, coaching, and self career management, and social network integrations. Partnerships with applicant tracking system (ATS) providers and job advertising distributors (JAD) are important alliances for Boxwood’s growing list of over 1,000 association clients. Boxwood is also the exclusive distributor to the association industry for Weddle’s syndicated content and CareerFitness.com. In a class of its own, Boxwood is uniquely endorsed by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is a charter member of the International Association of Employment Websites (IAEWS).
Inova Alexandria Hospital Named ‘Partner in Education’ By Alexandria City Public Schools
July 28th, 2010
Award Highlights Strong Collaboration to Improve Students’ Well-Being
Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital has been named a “Partner in Education” by Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) for introducing iPATH, a program developed to encourage healthy eating and exercise among students.
“Community involvement has always been part of our commitment to those we serve and we are pleased to be recognized for these efforts to improve the lives of students at an early age,” said Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “Our partnership with the ACPS provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in the health of students and their families through Inova’s iPATH program.”
iPATH (Inova Partnering Actively Toward Health), is a 10-week after-school program for student leaders that occurs in the Fall and Spring. iPATH encourages healthy lifestyles in school systems in the City of Alexandria, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.
Partner in Education Award recipients are recognized for bringing innovative and meaningful activities to students that significantly impact their learning and development. Inova Alexandria Hospital earned the District Partner in Education award for working with students and administrators across the school system to implement the iPATH program.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Reports Continued Excellence in Pediatric Cardiovascular Program
July 28th, 2010
Quality Demonstrated by Low Mortality Rate, Unique Programs and New Measures That Get Patients Home Sooner
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children is proud to release its 2009 Pediatric Cardiac Outcomes Report, which demonstrates the program’s excellence, continued growth and dedication toward building the most advanced program in the region.
In 2009, Inova surgeons performed 278 pediatric and 42 adult congenital surgeries with a 1.1 percent mortality rate (30 days from surgery). This rate is below the expected mortality rate of 1.3 percent. Inova credits the low rate to the quality of surgery and care provided post-operatively.
The surgical team has the ability to treat the most acute heart conditions soon after birth and in the tiniest of babies. In 2009, babies requiring heart surgery weighed an average of seven pounds, the smallest baby weighed less than 5 pounds.
Several unique programs contribute to the overall quality of the pediatric cardiac program and include the following:
- Cardiac Feeding Team: A team consisting of two cardiac nurses, a registered dietician and a speech language pathologist, that addresses feeding issues in children after surgery. Since the team’s inception, the average length of stay for these patients has decreased by eight days.
- Center for Coordinated Fetal Care: The Center helps pregnant women whose unborn children have been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. A patient navigator helps families through every step of the process, from the initial diagnosis and the birth of the baby, to the surgery and arrival home.
- Adult Congenital Heart Clinic: With improved survival of children with congenital heart defects, it is critical to care for these children through adulthood. Patients receive the expertise of both pediatric specialists at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children and adult cardiologists at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute.
In 2010, the hospital has continued to advance its pediatric cardiovascular program. This year a team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons successfully performed two hybrid Norwood procedures in one day on newborns. This procedure uses the most advanced techniques and is done by just a handful of hospitals across the country. To read the 2009 report, including families’ stories in their own words, click here.
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children is a 186-bed full-service children’s hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents. It is Northern Virginia’s only pediatric tertiary care center and includes a full-service pediatric emergency department, the area’s only pediatric intensive care unit and the region’s largest neonatal intensive care unit.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Physician Testifies Before Senate Subcommittee for Cancer Research Funding
July 23rd, 2010
Dr. John Elkas Pushes for Additional Funding for Ovarian Cancer Research Program
Falls Church, VA – John C. Elkas, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Inova Fairfax Hospital, has gone to Washington to push for funding for ovarian cancer research. On June 23, Dr. Elkas presented testimony in front of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Defense regarding the 2011 fiscal year funding for the ovarian cancer research program (OCRP) at the Department of Defense.
“We, the members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, along with our patients who are battling ovarian cancer every day, depend on the DoD OCRP research funding,” said Dr. Elkas. “It is through this type of research funding that a screening and early detection method for ovarian cancer can be identified which will allow us to save many of the 15,000 lives that are lost to this disease each year.”
In attendance at the hearing were Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Ranking Member Thad Cochran (R-MS). Dr. Elkas shared with the Subcommittee the impact that he has seen of research from the DoD OCRP on women and their families. He referenced some of the research that has been funded by the OCRP and how it is important to the discovery of an early detection method for ovarian cancer. He also talked about how the program is under funded and over subscribed, with a pay line of less than 10 percent.
Senator Inouye shared with Dr. Elkas that his wife had died of liver cancer and that he was personally committed to working on the funding levels for these DoD cancer research programs. Dr. Elkas was joined at the hearing by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) in requesting that the Subcommittee provide $30 million in funding in FY 2011 for the OCRP program.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Health System Again Among ‘Most Wired’ Hospitals, Health Systems
July 18th, 2010
Survey Finds Hospitals with IT Commitment Have Better Outcomes
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System has again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals and health systems, according to the results of the 2010 Most Wired Survey, released in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
According to the 2010 study, the 100 Most Wired hospitals show better outcomes in patient satisfaction, risk-adjusted mortality rates and other key quality measures, because of the use of information technology (IT). Marking its 12th year, the goal of the Most Wired Survey continues to be benchmarking hospital progress with information technology.
“We’re excited to have been selected once again as one of the Most Wired Health Systems in the country,” said Geoff Brown, SVP, chief information officer, Inova Health System. “As part of our commitment to provide superior healthcare throughout the System, we work to integrate technology in every way possible to not only improve the patient experience, but also help share critical information among our hospitals and physicians, to ensure that each patient gets the best and safest care.”
The Most Wired Survey is conducted annually by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, the journal of the American Hospital Association, which uses the results to name the Most Wired hospitals and health systems. It focuses on how the nation’s hospitals use information technologies for quality, customer service, public health and safety, business processes and workforce issues. Inova Health System has been a recipient of this recognition seven out of the last 12 years, reflecting the organization’s commitment to a sustained culture of innovation and to technology solutions designed to improve patient care.
Hospitals & Health Networks conducted the 2010 survey in cooperation with McKesson Corporation and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. The H&HN cover story detailing results is available at www.hhnmag.com.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
July 15th, 2010
Hospital Ranked Among Top 25 in Gynecology
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital has again been selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” The hospital was ranked 24th for gynecology, the seventh straight year the hospital has made the list in that specialty.
“During the past 50 years, Inova Fairfax Hospital has created a women’s program that offers a full spectrum of services, from delivering newborns to performing the most advanced surgical procedures,” said L. Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus. “This ranking solidifies Inova’s place as a leader in women’s care and we’re proud to offer this level of quality care to our community.”
“Being ranked among the best in the country is a testament to the care and dedication of our doctors, nurses and staff,” said Patricia Schmehl, Administrator, Women’s Services, Inova Fairfax Hospital. “We’ve worked hard to build a program that provides the very best care for women and their families. Whether our patients are facing a serious gynecologic illness or experiencing the joy of a new baby, we’re here to provide help every step of the way.”
U.S. News & World Report uses rigorous standards in compiling its list of the nation’s best hospitals. Hospitals are ranked by specialty and not by specific procedures. Of the 4,852 hospitals evaluated, only 152 scored high enough to be ranked in at least one specialty.
In 12 of the 16 specialties, U.S. News ranked hospitals on hard data, including death rates, procedure volume, patient safety, and balance of nurses and patients. Hospitals must have seen a specified minimum number of Medicare inpatients from 2006 to 2008 who had certain procedures and conditions in a specialty. Or, a hospital could be recommended by physicians in recent U.S. News reputation surveys.
This is the 14th time in the past 15 years that Inova Fairfax Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best hospitals. The 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report‘s “America’s Best Hospitals” will be available on newsstands Tuesday, July 27.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Alexandria Hospital Unveils Center for Rehabilitative Care
July 13th, 2010
Renovated Area Will Provide Additional Space for Patient Care
Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital is hosting an open house for its new Center for Rehabilitative Care on Wednesday, July 14.
The new center, located on the second floor in the former Physical Medicine space, will combine the services of physical medicine and cardiopulmonary rehabilitative care into a unique, state-of-the-art area for patient care. The rehabilitative center will feature an indoor track, the latest exercise and cardiac-monitoring equipment for those with challenging cardiopulmonary conditions, and private consultation rooms for patients undergoing lymphedema, hand or other therapeutic treatments.
“The new Center for Rehabilitative Care will continue to provide our patients with excellent service and outstanding care in physical medicine and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation,” said Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “Housing our rehabilitative experts and the technology they use in one area will improve access and convenience for patients and physicians.”
WHAT:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Center for Rehabilitative Care
Open House
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
3:30 – 6 p.m.
WHERE:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Center for Rehabilitative Care
(2nd floor in the former Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation space)
4320 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Watch the Center for Rehabilitative Care video to learn additional details about the renovated space.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Earns National Award for Stroke Treatment
July 9th, 2010
Only Virginia Hospital to Earn AHA/ASA’s ‘Gold Plus’ Award
Falls Church, VA — The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have awarded Inova Fairfax Hospital the Gold Plus Award for outstanding specialized stroke treatment. The AHA’s “Get with the Guidelines” (GWTG) designation indicates that stroke assessment and services at the hospital provide patients with the best chance of survival.
Hospitals receiving the GWTG Gold Plus Performance Award have achieved a goal of treating stroke patients with 85 percent or higher compliance to core standard levels of care, as outlined by the AHA/ASA, for 24 consecutive months. In addition, Inova Fairfax Hospital demonstrated compliance with four quality measures during the latest 12-month period. Inova Fairfax is the only hospital in the Commonwealth of Virginia to earn this recognition.
“Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to receive the Gold Plus award for quality stroke treatment from two well-respected national organizations,” said Reuven Pasternak, MD, CEO, Inova Fairfax Hospital. “Our physicians, nurses, clinical staff and other support teams make it possible for us to continually be recognized for providing outstanding care.”
The goal of GWTG is to improve implementation of evidence-based interventions that are proven to reduce complications after stroke, as well as the chances of a subsequent stroke or heart attack. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
For more information about GWTG, visit americanheart.org/getwiththeguidelines.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals Named ‘Best Workplaces for Commuters’
July 1st, 2010
Hospitals Recognized for Providing Outstanding Commuter Benefits
Falls Church, VA – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals have been named “Best Workplaces for Commuters” by the National Center for Transit Research. To be honored with this elite designation, the hospitals had to meet a rigorous list of outstanding commuter benefits for employees, such as free or low cost bus passes and vanpool fares and strong telework programs. The hospitals also had to maintain a focus of helping get employees to work safely, on time, and free of commute-related stress.
Working with employees to provide a better commute is part of Inova Health System’s overall sustainability vision. The core strategy being a “triple bottom line” approach: constantly working towards incorporating environmental sustainability into core business operations while working at the intersection of the environment, the economy and society as a whole.
The National Center for Transit Research is part of the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), a nationally-recognized research institution and resource for policymakers, transportation professionals, the education system, and the public. The CUTR provides the tools, guidance, and promotion necessary to help U.S. employers of any size incorporate commuter benefits into their standard benefits plan.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
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