Posts Tagged ‘IFOH’
Inova nurses recognized with statewide awards for excellence
The Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) has named its 40 Under 40 Award winners. Congratulations to the following Inova winners and honorable mentions: Katherine Eichin, Inova Alexandria Hospital Yovaletta Scruggs, Inova Alexandria Hospital Rebecca Berry, Inova Loudoun Hospital Enkh-Ochir Sanz, Inova Alexandria Hospital (Honorable Mention) Stephanie Fitch, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Honorable Mention) Season Majors, Inova…
Read MoreThrow away prescription drugs safely at an Inova “Take Back” dropoff box
At Your Disposal “Prescription Take Back Boxes” are now installed at Inova Fair Oaks and Inova Loudoun Hospital In another step to help curb the opioid epidemic in the community, Inova now has dropoff boxes for safe disposal of unused drugs at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. People can now bring all…
Read MoreGenetic testing & counseling helped guide this breast cancer patient’s journey
Family Matters Genetic testing and counseling help guide a Northern Virginia wife and mother’s decisions about her breast cancer treatment When Nicole Sharabi, 42, tested positive last year for stage 3, triple-negative breast cancer, she was ready to take action. But before beginning any medical treatment, Nicole underwent genetic testing. “I wanted as much information…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care. Fairfax, Va, May 29, 2018 ― Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most…
Read MoreInova Reduces Opioid Prescribing in the ED
Martin Brown, MD, is board certified in Emergency Medicine and he serves as the Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Brown has served on the Inova System Opioid Task Force and on the Alexandria City Opioid Work Group. Since 2015, Dr. Brown and the Inova Alexandria Hospital Emergency Department…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Recognized for Straight “A’s” in The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Fairfax, VA – The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, has announced the Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades and awarded Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) the elite designation of ‘A’ for its continued achievement in patient safety. IFOH is one of only 49…
Read MoreInova uses survey data to improve patient processes and communication
Focus on the Patient Experience: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Receiving a patient satisfaction survey after a hospital stay or procedure is a common occurrence for people across the country, including those who’ve come to Inova. But what happens to that data? Julie Hudtloff, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital‘s Senior Patient Experience Leader, answers some questions about…
Read MoreColorectal cancer scare averted with robotic-assisted surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Runner takes big strides toward recovery after colon surgery Last fall, when Philip Ritcheson got a screening colonoscopy at age 50, he wasn’t expecting anything unusual. So when the test came back positive for colorectal cancer, Philip was shocked. “I have been fit and healthy all my life,” says Philip, a senior executive in the…
Read MoreWoman struggling with infertility gains new hope and health benefits with weight loss surgery
A Life Gained Patient finds that weight loss surgery yields many benefits When Meg Appel and her husband started seeing fertility specialists a few years ago, none of the tests indicated why they were having trouble conceiving. But one doctor brought up a potential issue that wouldn’t show up in screenings: Meg’s weight. To increase…
Read MoreInova is taking steps to protect patients and reduce opioid use
Prescription for Safety The statistics are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose. In response to the growing problem of opioid addiction in the community, Inova emergency personnel are working closely with all of the hospital departments and across the system to adopt…
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