Thomas F. Zenty III, Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals, will present the 2008 State of the System address to UHCMC physicians and employees on Wednesday, June 11, in the Rainbow Performance Area. The presentation will be delivered twice to accommodate staff schedules with the first session scheduled for 7-8 a.m. and the second session to follow from 3-4 p.m. A continental breakfast will be served at the morning session and light refreshments will be provided in the afternoon.

All UHCMC physicians and employees are invited to attend one of these informative sessions, which will include highlights of our 2007 performance; an update on Vision 2010; and a discussion of changes under way in the health care industry. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thomas Zenty III, CEO of University Hospitals, was included in a Plain Dealer article Saturday on advice from top area executives for this year’s graduates. Mr. Zenty said: Keep in mind that you may have as many as 15 jobs during your career, so "be prepared to take calculated and intelligent risks," he advised. "Find an organization that has a strong mission statement and values that resonate with your beliefs. Work diligently and be a team player. Be prepared to be the best that you can be." Zenty still seeks the advice of a woman in her 90s whom he met and admired early in his career. "Always find a mentor," he said, "someone whom you have a tremendous amount of pride in and respect for." For full text of the article, click here.

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and MacDonald Women’s Hospital will “go live” with the Patient Lists and Results Management piece of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on June 10. This piece of the MySecureCare project moves patients’ paper-based medical files to a new electronic format, transforming the way we deliver care.

To prepare, the technical team has been installing MySecureCare icons on workstations throughout Rainbow and Mac this week, and has begun testing computer hardware and devices in all of the clinical areas.

To help you learn about the new system and try it outside of the patient care setting, the EMR team will host an open house on Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Atrium.

UH Bedford Medical Center went live with this first piece of the MySecureCare project on May 28 and UHCMC Med/Surg will go-live on June 24. UHCMC inpatient clinical and ancillary staff who have not completed EMR Emergency Department Display Board classroom training should complete training before each area’s go-live date. Most staff should sign up for training sessions via the Learning Management System (LMS), while physicians can access an updated version of computer-based training beginning later this week. Completing training will provide all users with access to the system, and increase their comfort level with the technology before each go-live date.

Different aspects of MySecureCare will be activated systematically over the next two years with training recommended at each phase of the project. If you have questions, visit the MySecureCare intranet site at http://intranet.uhhs.com/MySecureCare/.

Questions? Send an e-mail to MySecureCare@UHhospitals.org or leave a voicemail at (216) 767-8877.

Teen Scene, a summer youth volunteer program, is scheduled to begin Monday, June 16, at UH Case Medical Center. The program runs for nine weeks, ending on Friday, August 15, culminating at a reception for the teens and their families. The young people involved in the program are ages 15-17, are often interested in potential careers in health care.

If your department would be interested in benefiting from the assistance of these young people, complete the attached service description and return it to Volunteer Services at your earliest convenience. We will make every effort to fill your request, however we cannot provide you with a guarantee. The students will be placed based on their interest and skill level and the position you are offering. In considering a position for the teens, please keep in mind most will be available for 4 - 8 hours each week and they will all require guidance and supervision.

Please call the Volunteer Services Department at (216) 844-1504 for more information.

Financial Planning for Women:

Tomorrow, Susan B. Brooks, JD, CLTC, from Skylight Financial Group, will present the program, “Never Kissed a Frog, Never Had To.” Basic financial information applies to everyone, but women sometimes face different challenges. Ms. Brooks will address financial situations for women who stay home to care for their children, women who live longer than their spouse, and others. The program takes place in room 3108 on the third floor of Lakeside from noon - 1 p.m.

Parenting:

On Wednesday, June 11, Kim Langley, MEd, President, LifeBalance Enterprises, will facilitate the program, “Parenting: A Matter of the Heart.” The main discussion topics will be how a parent discovers their parenting style and its importance, three rules for less stressful parenting, and how to find a balance between nurturing your child and caring for yourself. The program will take place in Kulas Auditorium from noon - 1 p.m.

Contact Vicki DuBosar at (216) 844-4948 if you plan on attending either of these programs.

The Ireland Cancer Center and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital present “Let's Band Together: Inaugural Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Initiative Symposium,” Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Marriott Cleveland Key Center. Patients, health care professionals, clinicians, government leaders and others interested in learning more about ongoing efforts to fight against adolescent and young adult cancer are encouraged to attend.

For details and registration information, please click here, or contact Sante Ghetti at (216) 844-4886. That same day, all are invited to attend the inaugural “Rise Above It (RAI) Black Dress, Yellow Tie Keep the Fight Alive!” reception from 6 - 11:30 p.m., also at the Marriott Cleveland Key Center. For details on this event, click here. To learn more about RAI, click here.

Monday, June 9:

Markview, application maintenance, starting June 9 at 8 p.m. - June 10 at 2 a.m.

Bolwell, network maintenance-no interruption of services is anticipated, 5:30-6 p.m.

Meta Charms 2000, application maintenance, June 9 at 11 p.m. - June 10 at 2 a.m.