The Hero Podcast

The Hero Podcast

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is launching a journey to become a highly engaged and reliable organization (or HERO). The HERO journey theme was chosen because it resonates with our direct care and support teams. After all, not all heroes wear capes. This series of podcasts will share updates to our progress.

Episodes

March 9, 2021
cancer-patients-and-the-covid-vaccineDr. Dixon King discusses the possible risks and side effects cancer patient may have after receiving the COVID vaccine.
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recognizing-how-adverse-childhood-experiences-impact-adulthoodJennifer Redding, LCSW-C explains what an adverse childhood event can be, how common it is, and why it's important to seek help.
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covid-19-a-summary-of-the-latest-clinical-researchDr. Girio-Herrera gives an update on the latest clinical research regarding COVID-19.
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February 27, 2020
epic-ready-for-go-liveDr. Fermin Barrueto and Dr. Muhammad Jokhadar discuss the final preparations for EPIC.
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February 4, 2020
epic-clinical-readinessKatie Naughton MS, BSN, RN and Angela Johnson MSN, RN discuss the upcoming release of Epic and how to be ready for it.
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February 4, 2020
epic-activationOctavia Johnson MBA, MA, BS, BA discusses the activation process of Epic.
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epic-update-training-and-dress-rehearsalJeff Ostrow and Allison Trumpy give an Epic update.
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chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copdMaryBeth Thier, DNP and Lyle Sheldon, FACHE share symptoms of COPD, treatment options available as well as prevention tips.
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the-role-of-cannabis-in-your-practice-should-you-say-yesLyle Sheldon, FACHE and Tonya Appleby CRNP discuss medical marijuana and if there are any benefits.
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December 9, 2019
epic-updateStephen Prouse MS, RN-BC and Lori J. Wilson, MA-M, BSN, NEA-BC give an Epic Update.
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November 27, 2019
the-dangers-of-vapingLyle Sheldon, FACHE, Russell Moy, MD, Zarana Patel, MD,and Vanisha Amin, MD share the alarming statistics surrounding vaping, the current lung injury outbreak due to vaping, and the harmful side effects of vaping.
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journey-to-zero-harm-october-1-2019In this three-part interview; Dr. Fermin Barrueto, Jr., Dr. Leonardo Girio-Herrara, and Lyle Sheldon, FACHE discuss the journey to zero harm focusing on hospital-acquired infections (HAI),  physician engagement,  and the FY20 strategic plan.
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the-importance-of-just-cultureTennile Ramsay MS, RN, CNL discusses what Just Culture is and why it's important to the HERO journey.
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epic-from-a-physician-s-p-o-vIn this panel discussion, Dr. Joel Klein and Dr. Muhammad Jokhadar give a provider's point of view of the Epic Portfolio and how it benefits physicians.
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overview-of-epic-training-planIn this panel interview, Teri Young MSB, RN-BC and Jeff Ostrow MSIT PMP give an overview of the Epic training program as well as the benefits for patients, team members and health systems.
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mortality-committee-update-june-2019In this panel interview, Dr. Zarana Patel and Valerie Leatherman, RN, BSN explain what mortality is, why it's measured and how UM UCH hopes to continue to decrease the expected deaths and improve patient care.
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population-health-initiativesDr. Philip Nivatpumin and Colin Ward explain what population health is, if it affects the way providers practice, and the ways Upper Chesapeake developed programs to improve the health of the community.
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transformational-leadershipIshmel Fulton, LSSB explains what transformational leadership is, the behaviors transformational leaders demonstrate and shares examples of how transformational leadership has helped UCH along its journey to becoming a HERO.
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depression-screeningsDr. Adam Rosenblatt shares the signs of depression and the importance of depression screening.
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upper-chesapeake-health-epic-updateIn this panel interview, Dr. Muhammad Jokhadar and Rick Casteel share why The University of Maryland is making the change to EPIC, What UMMS hopes to accomplish, and the rollout plan.
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