NIH Clinical Center News: Spring 2019

NIH Clinical Center News: Spring 2019

Spring 2019

Online Edition

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PRINT FEATURES:

• Cochlear surgery at
  Clinical Center provides hearing to pediatric patient
• Saul Rosen, former Acting Director of the Clinical Center, passes at 90
• Medical musician
  brings soothing
  sounds to patients

ONLINE FEATURES:

• Health Information Professionals recognized at the Clinical Center
• Health Information Management (Medical Records) opens satellite desk to support patients’ records requests
• Germ Busters Unite – Clinical Center Celebrates Patient Safety Week, Hand Hygiene
• Researchers, Industry, Patients, Parents and Advocates Join Forces on Rare Disease Day at NIH
• Hearts Dance at the Clinical Center Atrium: NHLBI event promotes heart-healthy choices
• Clinical Center Office of Patient Recruitment looking for patient volunteers to join a research study

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NIDCR Dr. Janice Lee leads underbite operation: procedure has never been conducted in the CC before

In August 2018, Trina Davis walked into her first college course at Bowie State University with her mouth shut, elastic bands constricting her ability to communicate. Testimony to her strength and resiliency, Davis was overjoyed to be in class and recovering from a life changing surgery. 

Wristbands let patients check-in outpatient clinics, day hospitals

The Clinical Center has added a new component to the electronic medical record system to allow patients to check into an outpatient clinic or day hospital appointment by simply scanning their wristband identification bracelet.

From the House of Hope to the homeless: operating room staff bring warmth to the local community

With a needle, thread and desire to give back, members of the Clinical Center operating room have repurposed surgical cloth into blankets for those experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County.

Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) launches May 20

On May 20, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will launch the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) for eligible government employees to confidentially share their perceptions of their work experiences, their agencies and their leaders.