Hello everyone,
It's been a while since we posted. Sorry we've been away so long.
We're very happy and proud to say that we are still doing very well in Neuro at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a matter of fact, there is much good news lately that we would love to share with you.
Barnes-Jewish Again Ranked Among Nation’s Best By U.S. News
For 17th Consecutive Year, Only Missouri Hospital Ranked Among America’s Elite
For the 17th consecutive year, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at Washington University School of Medicine, is the only St. Louis area hospital or medical institution listed among America’s elite medical centers in the U.S.News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” issue. Barnes-Jewish earned honors as part of the newsmagazine’s Honor Roll, ranking 9th nationally while ranking in 15 individual specialties.
Barnes-Jewish is the only Honor Roll hospital within a 250-mile radius of St. Louis to be recognized and is the only St. Louis hospital to be ranked in more than one category.
The standards used to rank “America’s Best Hospitals” are rigorous. Of 4,861 U.S. hospitals, only 21 hospitals made the Honor Roll, a list reserved for medical centers with very high rankings in at least six specialties. Overall, only 174 have ranked specialties and only hospitals earning high marks in six or more of 16 select specialties made the Honor Roll of America’s best hospitals.
The 2009 guide to “America’s Best Hospitals” appears online Thursday, July 16 at www.usnews.com/besthospitals and in the August issue of the national newsmagazine, which hits newsstands July 20.
“Consistently ranking on the U.S. News Honor Roll places Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in elite company,” says Andy Ziskind, MD, Barnes-Jewish Hospital president. “When you combine the fact we’re able to offer our patients treatments few in the country can with the compassion of our caring nurses and staff, you realize that’s why we’re national leaders in medicine.”
“Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s doctors, nurses and caregivers earn their excellent reputation by providing world-class care to patients every day. We are proud of their continued recognition as one of the best hospitals in America,” says Steven H. Lipstein, BJC HealthCare president and chief executive officer. The collaboration between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine is one that is leading the way to innovative treatments and the future of medicine. Congratulations to the staff at both of these nationally ranked institutions.”
The current “America’s Best Hospitals” methodology was devised in 1993 at the University of Chicago. The 2008 rankings were produced by RTI international in Triangle Park, NC. Hospitals had to meet a series of progressively tougher standards to be ranked. To be considered at all, a hospital had to satisfy at least one of three requirements: membership in the Council of Teaching Hospitals, medical school affiliation, and key technology-related services. From there, hospitals were ranked based on three elements: reputation, death rate and such care-related factors as nursing and patient services.
For the sixth year a hospital’s Magnet status affected its standing. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was named St. Louis’ first Magnet Hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, formally recognizing the hospital as meeting high standards of nursing excellence.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a member of BJC HealthCare, which provides a full range of health care services through its 13 hospitals and more than 100 health care sites in Missouri and Illinois. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is also affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, ranked as one of the nation’s top five medical schools by U.S.News & World Report.
And, it gets even better!
As one of only two epilepsy monitoring centers in the nation, the neurodiagnostic technologists at Barnes-Jewish Hospital are proud to be part of the neurology department, ranked 8th in the nation by U.S.News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was ranked 9th overall in 2009. Shown here in the epilepsy monitoring center are Kyle Gericke, neurodiagnostic technologist; Kathy Goggil, neurodiagnostics supervisor; Dan Sweeney, R.EEG/EPT., CNIM, CLTM, senior neurodiagnostic technologist; Lori Walker, neurodiagnostic technologist; and Carol Ondrey, neurodiagnostic technologist. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was ranked 9th overall in 2009.
Now, wouldn't you love to be a part of the best healthcare teams in America? Make a difference in your life -- and someone else's life. Come visit us at www.barnesjewish.org.
What have YOU done today?
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, April 28, 2008
Spring Marches In
Greetings,
It's late April. The trees and plants are in bloom. Warmer weather is here (well, it is sometimes!). This is a beautiful time of year.
Along with the breakthrough of Spring, there has also been an unprecedented breakthrough in the advancement of neurosurgery!
A new breakthrough technology in patient care began in April which once again demonstrates Barnes-Jewish and Washington University’s commitment to neurosciences excellence.
Dr. Michael Chicoine, neurosurgery, and Dr. Rene Templehoff, anesthesiology, performed the first Intraoperative MRI (IMRI) procedure at Barnes-Jewish. Under the leadership of Ralph Dacey, Chairman of Neurosurgery, the IMRI program has been developed to provide the highest level of care for the treatment of brain and pituitary tumors and other related conditions.
The two new IMRI suites allow for real-time diagnostic strength MRI visualization of the brain during surgery. Surgeons can now determine the degree of removal during tumor resections with greater accuracy making surgery safer and more effective.
Barnes-Jewish is one of only eight hospitals in the country to own this state-of-the art device.
Safety issues are a prime concern and the use of the lean process improvement techniques assisted in creating standard work during the multiple steps required to make the environment safe for the entry of the MRI.
Yes, these are very exciting times. Revitalization of nature and advances in patient care excellence.
Also, the Highway 64/40 project is well under way. Fortunately, with the cooperation of the employees, patients, visitors, contractors, highway workers, and many others, the project has been relatively painless for the Medical Campus.
All the more reason to be a part of the neruosurgical department at BJH. Neuro-OR nurses are the wave of the future in nursing excellence. Be a part of it. You'll never regret it!
Post at you later!
It's late April. The trees and plants are in bloom. Warmer weather is here (well, it is sometimes!). This is a beautiful time of year.
Along with the breakthrough of Spring, there has also been an unprecedented breakthrough in the advancement of neurosurgery!
A new breakthrough technology in patient care began in April which once again demonstrates Barnes-Jewish and Washington University’s commitment to neurosciences excellence.
Dr. Michael Chicoine, neurosurgery, and Dr. Rene Templehoff, anesthesiology, performed the first Intraoperative MRI (IMRI) procedure at Barnes-Jewish. Under the leadership of Ralph Dacey, Chairman of Neurosurgery, the IMRI program has been developed to provide the highest level of care for the treatment of brain and pituitary tumors and other related conditions.
The two new IMRI suites allow for real-time diagnostic strength MRI visualization of the brain during surgery. Surgeons can now determine the degree of removal during tumor resections with greater accuracy making surgery safer and more effective.
Barnes-Jewish is one of only eight hospitals in the country to own this state-of-the art device.
Safety issues are a prime concern and the use of the lean process improvement techniques assisted in creating standard work during the multiple steps required to make the environment safe for the entry of the MRI.
Yes, these are very exciting times. Revitalization of nature and advances in patient care excellence.
Also, the Highway 64/40 project is well under way. Fortunately, with the cooperation of the employees, patients, visitors, contractors, highway workers, and many others, the project has been relatively painless for the Medical Campus.
All the more reason to be a part of the neruosurgical department at BJH. Neuro-OR nurses are the wave of the future in nursing excellence. Be a part of it. You'll never regret it!
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Hello there! Long time -- no type to!
We just wanted to check in with everyone, especially those nurses seeking a neruosciences career.
Things are moving right along here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. A new research building is going up; the hospital is again being considered for Magnet Status; the Highway 40/64 project is in full swing, with much less effect on the local traffic as thought.
The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Neurosurgery Department is still setting precedents. Its reputation and expertise led U.S. News & World Report to rank it as the best in Missouri and among the top seven in the country.
A multidisciplinary team of physicians – specialists in a variety of areas who bring their expertise to each patent's case – make up the neuro-oncology program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Siteman Cancer Center. These specialists include:
We just wanted to check in with everyone, especially those nurses seeking a neruosciences career.
Things are moving right along here at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. A new research building is going up; the hospital is again being considered for Magnet Status; the Highway 40/64 project is in full swing, with much less effect on the local traffic as thought.
The Barnes-Jewish Hospital Neurosurgery Department is still setting precedents. Its reputation and expertise led U.S. News & World Report to rank it as the best in Missouri and among the top seven in the country.
A multidisciplinary team of physicians – specialists in a variety of areas who bring their expertise to each patent's case – make up the neuro-oncology program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Siteman Cancer Center. These specialists include:
- neurosurgeons, who surgically remove brain tumors
- radiation oncologists, who treat cancers with different types and intensity of radiation
- neuroradiologists, who use X-rays to diagnose and treat nervous system diseases
- medical oncologists, who study and treat malignant tumors
- neuro-anesthesiologists and neurological intensivists who specialize in providing appropriate anesthetics and perioperative care for neuro-oncology patients.
- Otolaryngologists, who specialize in skull base abnormalities
The multidisciplinary format of the neuro-oncology program allows the team to provide each patient with a thorough evaluation and then coordinate the course of treatment among the many specialists who need to be involved.
We would love to have you be a part of this excellence in patient care. If you have a lot of caring to offer our patients, please drop us a line on this blog site, or check out our Website at www.barnesjewish.org.
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Thursday, January 17, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR -- 2008!
Wow, it's the new year already. Two-thousand and eight! My how they fly by ... faster and faster each year. We hope you and yours had a most wonderful holiday season.
One very important thing that does not fly by quickly is the overwhelming need for neuroscience nursing. One of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's most important commitments is the advancement in neuro nursing as a speciality -- through the development and support of nurses -- to promote excellence in patient care.
Neurosciences is one of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's elite services that provides the best neuro physicians in the world. BJH treats patients from all corners of the globe and is continually increasing the knowledge and creating ground-breaking ways to treat patients.
The neurosciences services at BJH combines the Hospital's world-recognized neurological services with an exceptionally warm, family-oriented environment. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently among the nation's best hospitals when it comes to treating neurological conditions.
Neurological diseases and disorders such as stroke, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease affect millions of families each year. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud to serve as one of the country's leaders in understanding and treating neurological diseases such as these.
Our team of neurosurgeons, spine surgeons and neuroscience-certified nurses offers patients the very best in care for complex conditions. We are always looking for new and better solutions for our patients. Bringing the very best in neuro nurses is one of the most important steps towards our goal of unprecedented excellence in patient care.
Our plan is to recruit additional nursing staff who will help us maintain the BEST medical care for each patient by working as a multidisciplinary team with which to offer a customized treatment plan. Each team member is dedicated to ensuring that world-class treatment is available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Patients with neurological disorders can receive state-of-the art treatment. Our specialists combine their expertise and experience with outstanding clinical resources to handle the most complex neurological cases.
So, what's the delay? If you really WANT to help patients, come be a part of the very, very BEST! Come to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and COME FOR LIFE.
Here's wishing everyone out there in the blogsphere a very happy, safe, and successful 2008.
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One very important thing that does not fly by quickly is the overwhelming need for neuroscience nursing. One of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's most important commitments is the advancement in neuro nursing as a speciality -- through the development and support of nurses -- to promote excellence in patient care.
Neurosciences is one of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's elite services that provides the best neuro physicians in the world. BJH treats patients from all corners of the globe and is continually increasing the knowledge and creating ground-breaking ways to treat patients.
The neurosciences services at BJH combines the Hospital's world-recognized neurological services with an exceptionally warm, family-oriented environment. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is consistently among the nation's best hospitals when it comes to treating neurological conditions.
Neurological diseases and disorders such as stroke, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease affect millions of families each year. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is proud to serve as one of the country's leaders in understanding and treating neurological diseases such as these.
Our team of neurosurgeons, spine surgeons and neuroscience-certified nurses offers patients the very best in care for complex conditions. We are always looking for new and better solutions for our patients. Bringing the very best in neuro nurses is one of the most important steps towards our goal of unprecedented excellence in patient care.
Our plan is to recruit additional nursing staff who will help us maintain the BEST medical care for each patient by working as a multidisciplinary team with which to offer a customized treatment plan. Each team member is dedicated to ensuring that world-class treatment is available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Patients with neurological disorders can receive state-of-the art treatment. Our specialists combine their expertise and experience with outstanding clinical resources to handle the most complex neurological cases.
So, what's the delay? If you really WANT to help patients, come be a part of the very, very BEST! Come to Barnes-Jewish Hospital and COME FOR LIFE.
Here's wishing everyone out there in the blogsphere a very happy, safe, and successful 2008.
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Friday, December 21, 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
It's the holiday season. Time for family and friends to gather, share love and hopes for the coming new year. We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
Our search for quality neuro/OR nurses continues. We hope 2008 brings opportunities for neuro nurses to become a part of BJH .... one of the best hospitals in the world. With your help, BJH will continue to provide the love and caring patients have come to expect and surely deserve.
A sample of the high level of excellence demonstrated at BJH is that the hospital recently received the 2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety. The award recognizes on a national level, pharmacy professionals who have assumed a leadership role in promoting safety in the medication-use process.
So, you see, this is the place neuro nurses should practice their craft. It's that high level of excellence in patient care that makes being a part of the organization so very rewarding.
We urge you to pass the word on the opportunities available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Check out our hospital website at www.barnesjewish.org. Make a difference .... in people's lives, in healthcare excellence, in the future of neuro nursing. Be a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We would love to have you.
Have a great New Year's Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderfully successful 2008!
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Our search for quality neuro/OR nurses continues. We hope 2008 brings opportunities for neuro nurses to become a part of BJH .... one of the best hospitals in the world. With your help, BJH will continue to provide the love and caring patients have come to expect and surely deserve.
A sample of the high level of excellence demonstrated at BJH is that the hospital recently received the 2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Award for Excellence in Medication-Use Safety. The award recognizes on a national level, pharmacy professionals who have assumed a leadership role in promoting safety in the medication-use process.
So, you see, this is the place neuro nurses should practice their craft. It's that high level of excellence in patient care that makes being a part of the organization so very rewarding.
We urge you to pass the word on the opportunities available at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Check out our hospital website at www.barnesjewish.org. Make a difference .... in people's lives, in healthcare excellence, in the future of neuro nursing. Be a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital. We would love to have you.
Have a great New Year's Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderfully successful 2008!
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Neuro Nurse Goes Above and Beyond
It's always a real pleasure to share a positive experience, especially when it deals with someone's stay at a hospital and positive experiences that affect their health and recovery. The following story is a prime example of patient care excellence in the neuro unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
After several months in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator, Juan Leon craved the authentic beef tongue tacos of his home in Mexico.
Carolyn Davis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital RN, who cared for Leon on 10400 neuro ICU, kept in touch with him when he was transferred to 8900, the pulmonary intensive care rehabilitation unit. Leon is a quadriplegic, and native of Mexico who now lives in Illinois.
Nurse Davis contacted the manager of a Chevy's restaurant whose chef agreed to make the tacos for Leon. On Nov. 15, her day off, Davis brought the tacos in for Leon and fed him. "His family lives in California and are unable to visit," Davis says. "We have been trying to nurture him back to health. There are so many inspiring stories on 8900."
It's the little things like this that make such a big difference in helping people get well. Carolyn is only one of many neuro nurses at BJH who go the extra mile for their patients. They are part of the reasons why BJH is consistently a Top 10 Hospital in the United States (out of over 6,000 hospitals) *
After all, it's all about the patient .... about excellence in patient care. Only the best neuro nurses can say "I work for the BEST. I work for Barnes-Jewish Hospital."
Drop us a line or two. We would love to hear from you and share some of your warm, patient care experiences. Check us out at www.barnesjewish.org or www.nursingforneuro-or.blogspot.com
Happy Holidays!
(* 2007 U.S. News & World Report - "America's BEST Hospitals")
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After several months in the intensive care unit and on a ventilator, Juan Leon craved the authentic beef tongue tacos of his home in Mexico.
Carolyn Davis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital RN, who cared for Leon on 10400 neuro ICU, kept in touch with him when he was transferred to 8900, the pulmonary intensive care rehabilitation unit. Leon is a quadriplegic, and native of Mexico who now lives in Illinois.
Nurse Davis contacted the manager of a Chevy's restaurant whose chef agreed to make the tacos for Leon. On Nov. 15, her day off, Davis brought the tacos in for Leon and fed him. "His family lives in California and are unable to visit," Davis says. "We have been trying to nurture him back to health. There are so many inspiring stories on 8900."
It's the little things like this that make such a big difference in helping people get well. Carolyn is only one of many neuro nurses at BJH who go the extra mile for their patients. They are part of the reasons why BJH is consistently a Top 10 Hospital in the United States (out of over 6,000 hospitals) *
After all, it's all about the patient .... about excellence in patient care. Only the best neuro nurses can say "I work for the BEST. I work for Barnes-Jewish Hospital."
Drop us a line or two. We would love to hear from you and share some of your warm, patient care experiences. Check us out at www.barnesjewish.org or www.nursingforneuro-or.blogspot.com
Happy Holidays!
(* 2007 U.S. News & World Report - "America's BEST Hospitals")
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
The Road to Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Holiday greetings to all you neuro nurses!
'Tis the season of hustle and bustle ... running around, trying to get the holiday shopping done. Well, if you live in or around the St. Louis area, the holiday season may be a little more challenging.
US Interstate 64 (local Missouri Highway 40) is undergoing a major overhaul. The I-64 corridor provides access to some of the region’s most vibrant business, shopping, cultural and entertainment districts. It is considered one of the primary transportation routes in the Midwest.
Highlights of The New I-64 project include:
The rebuilding and upgrading of all pavement, bridges and interchanges for over 6 miles of the interstate
New high quality interstate-to-interstate connection of major area highways
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is extremely sensitive to how this construction will impact its employees. Part of the employee focus includes:
Gathering information from employees about their commute. Starting the conversation early in the process, in order to have time to consider and implement coping strategies
Consider if flex hours or tele-commuting can be accommodated within our business needs
Accommodating car-pooling, where possible
Asking employees what will help them deal with the closures. They may have suggestions that can be adopted easily
Ensuring that all employees get the weekly email updates concerning traffic impacts, so that they stay aware and informed
Working with our employees to make sure that customer and patient contacts about the closures remain upbeat and focused on problem solving
With the construction affecting the entire St. Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Hospital encourages you to use the resources available on the BJH website (below) to help you find your way through the construction. We would also love you to visit the campus.
Don't let the construction -- or the holidays -- keep you from remembering the most important thing .... taking care of people. That's what the holidays are all about. That's what LIFE is all about: taking care of family, friends, those who need our special care -- like patients.
Be a part of the Excellence in Patient Care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Be a part of the best neurosurgical team in the world. Make a difference. Help take exceptional care of people.
Check out what we have to offer, as well as local highway construction updates, on our website: http://www.barnesjewish.org
We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you, your families, and friends nothing but the best, warmest, and happiest of holiday seasons. Take care!
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'Tis the season of hustle and bustle ... running around, trying to get the holiday shopping done. Well, if you live in or around the St. Louis area, the holiday season may be a little more challenging.
US Interstate 64 (local Missouri Highway 40) is undergoing a major overhaul. The I-64 corridor provides access to some of the region’s most vibrant business, shopping, cultural and entertainment districts. It is considered one of the primary transportation routes in the Midwest.
Highlights of The New I-64 project include:
The rebuilding and upgrading of all pavement, bridges and interchanges for over 6 miles of the interstate
New high quality interstate-to-interstate connection of major area highways
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is extremely sensitive to how this construction will impact its employees. Part of the employee focus includes:
Gathering information from employees about their commute. Starting the conversation early in the process, in order to have time to consider and implement coping strategies
Consider if flex hours or tele-commuting can be accommodated within our business needs
Accommodating car-pooling, where possible
Asking employees what will help them deal with the closures. They may have suggestions that can be adopted easily
Ensuring that all employees get the weekly email updates concerning traffic impacts, so that they stay aware and informed
Working with our employees to make sure that customer and patient contacts about the closures remain upbeat and focused on problem solving
With the construction affecting the entire St. Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Hospital encourages you to use the resources available on the BJH website (below) to help you find your way through the construction. We would also love you to visit the campus.
Don't let the construction -- or the holidays -- keep you from remembering the most important thing .... taking care of people. That's what the holidays are all about. That's what LIFE is all about: taking care of family, friends, those who need our special care -- like patients.
Be a part of the Excellence in Patient Care at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Be a part of the best neurosurgical team in the world. Make a difference. Help take exceptional care of people.
Check out what we have to offer, as well as local highway construction updates, on our website: http://www.barnesjewish.org
We at Barnes-Jewish Hospital wish all of you, your families, and friends nothing but the best, warmest, and happiest of holiday seasons. Take care!
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Friday, November 23, 2007
A TIME TO BE THANKFUL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. It's very easy -- and so very important -- to realize how fortunate we really are. All we have to do is be aware of what goes on around us, watch the news, or read the newspaper. Many of life's difficulties touch most of us. As we all float around in deep space on this big, wet rock we call the planet Earth, being thankful, every day of our lives, is such a vital part of who we are. We should appreciate each and every day -- one moment at a time.
A reminder to all that the employment and referral bonus program is still in full swing. A $14,000 bonus is available to neurosciences new hires (see our earlier post).
Did you know?
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
The plans for the new IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging unit are coming along wonderfully. As we mentioned earlier, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite. This is the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery. Thanks to a unique ceiling mounting system, iSPACE has the ability to move between two separate operating rooms, thus being able to assist in two operating procedures at the same time!
One can only imagine the positive effect this technology will have on excellence in patient care at BJH. This new imaging unit will be another step in ensuring that the latest and greatest technology will benefit the highest number of patients.
Another new breakthrough in patient care excellence includes interventional neuroradiology (INR), which is a new but growing specialty primarily dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the blood vessels of the brain, spine, head and neck. Using this technology, patients are treated from inside the blood vessels (an endovascular approach).
Using catheters and microcatheter techniques, an interventional neuroradiologist can reduce or eliminate blood flow to abnormal structures such as aneurysms or vascular formations, as well as increase blood flow to normal blood vessels that are obstructed by clot or atherosclerotic disease.
An angiography is used to evaluate blood vessels in the head, neck, brain, or spine and provides an accuracy and quality of resolution far better than any other imaging technique used today.
A growing number of patients with diseases or disorders of the blood vessels of the neck, head and spine can be treated safely and effectively using endovascular devices within the blood vessels. Many vascular problems are complicated and require different combinations of medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment for the best outcome. The goal is to offer the patient the most effective treatment with the lowest risk. Sometimes, this may be no treatment at all.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital neuroservices also offers other percutaneous (through small skin punctures) interventions related to the head, neck, spine, and nervous system. These include injections of anesthetics and steroids for relief of pain from nerve root inflammation and image-guided biopsies to obtain diagnoses. Patients with known or suspected disorders of the cerebral vasculature are usually evaluated in close consultation with members of BJH's Departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery.
The 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) at BJH is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff, including a neurointensivist, a physician specialty-trained in caring for patients in the NICU. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner - a leading-edge brain imaging technique.
Other than these fantastic breakthroughs in patient care, our new, state-of-the-art research building has broken ground at South Euclid and Children's Place. This new facility will house the latest in medical technology, as well as a new cafeteria. Completion is expected in 2009.
Isn't this news so exciting?! Doesn't it want you to become a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital? We want you with us!
We are thankful for YOU -- the dedicated neurology nurses and healtcare professionals. Be a part of the best neurological/neurosciences team in the world! MAKE A DIFFERENCE in patient care excellence. It's all about taking exceptional care of people. You'll always be so thankful that you joined us!
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We hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. It's very easy -- and so very important -- to realize how fortunate we really are. All we have to do is be aware of what goes on around us, watch the news, or read the newspaper. Many of life's difficulties touch most of us. As we all float around in deep space on this big, wet rock we call the planet Earth, being thankful, every day of our lives, is such a vital part of who we are. We should appreciate each and every day -- one moment at a time.
A reminder to all that the employment and referral bonus program is still in full swing. A $14,000 bonus is available to neurosciences new hires (see our earlier post).
Did you know?
U.S. News & World Report ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Neurology and Neurosurgery services as the best in Missouri and in the top seven in the country.
The plans for the new IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging unit are coming along wonderfully. As we mentioned earlier, Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the world to introduce the IMRIS iSPACE surgical imaging suite. This is the latest technology in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that can perform MRI tests during surgery. Thanks to a unique ceiling mounting system, iSPACE has the ability to move between two separate operating rooms, thus being able to assist in two operating procedures at the same time!
One can only imagine the positive effect this technology will have on excellence in patient care at BJH. This new imaging unit will be another step in ensuring that the latest and greatest technology will benefit the highest number of patients.
Another new breakthrough in patient care excellence includes interventional neuroradiology (INR), which is a new but growing specialty primarily dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the blood vessels of the brain, spine, head and neck. Using this technology, patients are treated from inside the blood vessels (an endovascular approach).
Using catheters and microcatheter techniques, an interventional neuroradiologist can reduce or eliminate blood flow to abnormal structures such as aneurysms or vascular formations, as well as increase blood flow to normal blood vessels that are obstructed by clot or atherosclerotic disease.
An angiography is used to evaluate blood vessels in the head, neck, brain, or spine and provides an accuracy and quality of resolution far better than any other imaging technique used today.
A growing number of patients with diseases or disorders of the blood vessels of the neck, head and spine can be treated safely and effectively using endovascular devices within the blood vessels. Many vascular problems are complicated and require different combinations of medical, surgical, and endovascular treatment for the best outcome. The goal is to offer the patient the most effective treatment with the lowest risk. Sometimes, this may be no treatment at all.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital neuroservices also offers other percutaneous (through small skin punctures) interventions related to the head, neck, spine, and nervous system. These include injections of anesthetics and steroids for relief of pain from nerve root inflammation and image-guided biopsies to obtain diagnoses. Patients with known or suspected disorders of the cerebral vasculature are usually evaluated in close consultation with members of BJH's Departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery.
The 20-bed neuro-intensive care unit (NICU) at BJH is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the United States, ensuring that after surgery, patients are cared for by specialized physicians, nurses and other staff, including a neurointensivist, a physician specialty-trained in caring for patients in the NICU. The NICU has computerized radiograph viewing and an in-unit positron emission tomography (PET) scanner - a leading-edge brain imaging technique.
Other than these fantastic breakthroughs in patient care, our new, state-of-the-art research building has broken ground at South Euclid and Children's Place. This new facility will house the latest in medical technology, as well as a new cafeteria. Completion is expected in 2009.
Isn't this news so exciting?! Doesn't it want you to become a part of Barnes-Jewish Hospital? We want you with us!
We are thankful for YOU -- the dedicated neurology nurses and healtcare professionals. Be a part of the best neurological/neurosciences team in the world! MAKE A DIFFERENCE in patient care excellence. It's all about taking exceptional care of people. You'll always be so thankful that you joined us!
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
Neuroscience News
Greetings!
We hope everyone is having a nice autumn thus far.
We still haven't heard from a lot of you neurology nurses yet. We understand you're probably very busy. But, just in case you decide to check in with us, please know that we are eager to hear from you. We want you to share with us your experiences in neurosciences, particularly in the neuro OR. We need your help to spread the word on the tremendous contribution all of you are making in the advancement of healthcare excellence.
Neurosciences is one of the fastest growing medical speciality fields today. There has been incredible progress in areas such as the treatment of Parkinson's disease, theories about the two levels of brain organization and how they communicate (modularity -- regions of the brain with specific functions; and network connectivity -- the integration of information from these regions of the brain that result in organized behavior).
Other advances include how obesity may be linked to a genetic variation that impedes reception of a pleasure-reward chemical in the brain, as well as many brain research success stories that explain the recent successes and future potential of neurosciences.
Why not be a part of this incredibly fantastic area of advanced healthcare? And why not do this at one of America's best hospitals -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
These are really exciting times in our lives as human beings. We are understanding so much more about ourselves and our physical being. And the pace of our learning is becoming increasingly faster because of the technology that is being made available in hospitals like Barnes-Jewish and medical teaching colleges like Washington University School of Medicine.
We want you to join us in contributing to the improvement of people's lives and welfare. We each deserve our chance at fully enjoying our brief stay on our planet Earth. Helping others in need is one of life's sweetest rewards.
Earn and collect your rewards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! Check out our website for more information: www.barnesjewish.org
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We hope everyone is having a nice autumn thus far.
We still haven't heard from a lot of you neurology nurses yet. We understand you're probably very busy. But, just in case you decide to check in with us, please know that we are eager to hear from you. We want you to share with us your experiences in neurosciences, particularly in the neuro OR. We need your help to spread the word on the tremendous contribution all of you are making in the advancement of healthcare excellence.
Neurosciences is one of the fastest growing medical speciality fields today. There has been incredible progress in areas such as the treatment of Parkinson's disease, theories about the two levels of brain organization and how they communicate (modularity -- regions of the brain with specific functions; and network connectivity -- the integration of information from these regions of the brain that result in organized behavior).
Other advances include how obesity may be linked to a genetic variation that impedes reception of a pleasure-reward chemical in the brain, as well as many brain research success stories that explain the recent successes and future potential of neurosciences.
Why not be a part of this incredibly fantastic area of advanced healthcare? And why not do this at one of America's best hospitals -- Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
These are really exciting times in our lives as human beings. We are understanding so much more about ourselves and our physical being. And the pace of our learning is becoming increasingly faster because of the technology that is being made available in hospitals like Barnes-Jewish and medical teaching colleges like Washington University School of Medicine.
We want you to join us in contributing to the improvement of people's lives and welfare. We each deserve our chance at fully enjoying our brief stay on our planet Earth. Helping others in need is one of life's sweetest rewards.
Earn and collect your rewards at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! Check out our website for more information: www.barnesjewish.org
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
November Already!
Wow, here it is ... November 1st. Fall's chill is in the air (at least it is here in the Midwest). The clocks are ready to "fall back" this weekend. I'm sure many of us can use that extra hour of sleep!
Yes, it is November, but the BJH employment and referral bonus is still marches on. $14,000 smackeroos (that's dollars in blogeese vernacular). ;-D
The neurosciences department is looking for a few outstanding neuro nurses. Do you fit the bill? If so, let us know! We would love to hear from you. And we would love to have you with us as part of the best healthcare organizations in the US -- and the world.
So tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell everyone you know. Become part of the BEST. Have a wonderful, satisfying healthcare career. Most importantly, help provide top-level excellence in patient care to those in need.
C'mon, join us. And make a few bucks, too!
Drop us a comment and let us know what you think.
Post at you later!
Yes, it is November, but the BJH employment and referral bonus is still marches on. $14,000 smackeroos (that's dollars in blogeese vernacular). ;-D
The neurosciences department is looking for a few outstanding neuro nurses. Do you fit the bill? If so, let us know! We would love to hear from you. And we would love to have you with us as part of the best healthcare organizations in the US -- and the world.
So tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell everyone you know. Become part of the BEST. Have a wonderful, satisfying healthcare career. Most importantly, help provide top-level excellence in patient care to those in need.
C'mon, join us. And make a few bucks, too!
Drop us a comment and let us know what you think.
Post at you later!
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