Sr Evaluation Scientist/ Simulationist & CHSE #MedStarHealthSiTEL, @GUMedicine Asst. Prof, Paramedic @calvertALS, OBLS EP Member TMO
Washington, DC
Joined March 2010
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We're participating in this week's full-scale exercise to test @ASPRgov's new Portable Biocontainment Unit and the nation’s capability to move patients with highly infectious diseases safely to hospitals. @MedStarWHC is the clinical lead for this exercise. ms.spr.ly/6012SI1lq
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The MedSTAR Transport helicopters on a cold, blustery day on the helipad at @MedStarWHC. Even days like these, our air transport team goes where they are needed to transport patients to and from MedStar Health facilities throughout the region. Thank you for all that you do!
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I’m am so proud of my OBGYN team @MedStarWHC. Our physicians, midwives, nurse practitioners and our nurses are just excellent!
.@MedStarWHC has again been ranked one of the top hospitals in the country by @usnews. Our Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology programs are nationally ranked. Regionally, we're tied for the #1 hospital in the Washington region. ms.spr.ly/6013lPrs3
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Congrats to Dr. Zheng, our first chief to match this year! We are so proud of you and excited to watch you thrive at Wake Forest next year! 🤍🎉👏🏻
Congratulations and Welcome to the Wake Forest Family! @MedStarGUH @pshen777 @WakeSurgonc @SocSurgOnc
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Our Chief Nursing Officer, LynnMarie Verzino, DNP, shares a heartfelt thanks to the heart of MedStar Health–our nurses. ❤️ We’re grateful for you and all you do. Happy Nurses Week!
#NursesWeek #MedStarHealthProud
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Recent headlines about #EM have been depressing, with articles about burnout, disrespect from admin, & #EPs fleeing #emergencymedicine.
But @joelleborhart says she still loves and feels optimistic about the specialty. tinyurl.com/4f6ry683
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Meet your MedStar Health Academics leadership! @JamiePadmore is vice president of Academic Affairs @MedStarHealth. Dean Padmore is dedicated to cultivating knowledge through academics & passionate about ensuring residents have the tools they need to succeed. #MedStarHealthGME
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I am truly privileged to be part of this exceptional team, witnessing firsthand the remarkable influence they have on patient safety and the continuous growth of our professional skills. Each member is truly a superstar, radiating brilliance and dedication. – at Great Falls, VA
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This week, we’re celebrating #HealthcareSimulationWeek by highlighting the MedStar Health Simulation Training and Education Lab (SiTEL), which runs programming for clinical and nonclinical associates, providing hands-on learning opportunities. Learn more: bit.ly/44WJSUj.
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We love our monthly skills sessions! Here are our residents learning hand-sewn anastomoses 🪡😷💉
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One of the clearest signs of learning is rethinking your assumptions and revising your opinions.
21 things I rethought in 2021: a thread...
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A new study of #lungcancer patient outcomes reveals that Asian Americans survive longer than other groups, despite being diagnosed with more advanced cancer. Learn more about these important findings. bit.ly/3Gpomh3 #aapi #LCandMe @MedStarHealth
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So proud of @MedStarWHC acute care surgeon and friend, Dr. Erin Hall. She’s doing innovative important work in our community. @GUH_WHCSurgRes @GtownEM washingtonpost.com/sports/20…
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We’re big fans of our monthly skills sessions! Lap bowel anastomosis ✅ ATLS training ✅ FLS training ✅ #GenSurg @caso_raul @CMerleMD @p_g_j_ – at Washington, DC
Les R Becker retweeted
People multitask in over 30% of virtual meetings.
If you want their undivided attention, move meetings to the afternoon—and keep them small and short.
Our best analytical and creative thinking often happens before lunch (or after dinner). Protect mornings to focus on deep work.
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Congrats @TerryFairbanks. You have mentored and influenced so many human factors experts and brought them in to medicine to help improve patient safety.
Congratulations @TerryFairbanks for receiving the @QSEN_Institute 2021 Robert L. Wears Patient Safety Leadership Award! This award reflects your incredible contributions to improving patient safety on the frontlines, advancing safety science, & mentorship bit.ly/3doV6Kp
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ICYMI: We are #MedStarProud to share that we are a part of #AHRQ ‘s ACTION IV network. Through this network, we will be eligible to compete for contracts supporting the AHRQ mission. Learn more: medstarhealth.org/mhri/news/…
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We’re excited to be onsite for the U.S. Women's Amateur Golf Tournament with our sports medicine team, including physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers to provide care for the competitors at Woodmont Country Club. Good luck to all the athletes this week!
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An epidemiologist, an ICU doctor and a scientist all walk into a bar.
I’m just kidding, they know better.
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So proud of our Virtual village of Innovation during this pandemic! @MedStarIQS @MedStarSiTEL @GUMedicine @gumedcenter @GUAlumni gumc.georgetown.edu/gumc-sto…