The VHA Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care joined the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement so that every Veteran is provided safe, high-quality care aligned with What Matters.
Today, we congratulate the Dallas Community Living Center on receiving Committed to Care Excellence Level 2 Recognition and becoming part of a nationwide movement to improve health care for older adults.
The CLC recently joined Age-Friendly Health Systems, an initiative of The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, The John A. Hartford Foundation, the American Hospital Association, and The Catholic Health Association of the United States.
For more information and to let them know how proud we are of them, contact jessy.cherukunnathu@va.gov or michelle.zaugg@va.gov
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The National Center for Patient Safety's Team Training is required for different teams, including clinical and non-clinical ones. The training teaches groups to behave safely in their everyday work with patients. It is inspired by Crew Resource Management from aviation and helps the VHA ensure no harm to patients. The main goal of Team Training is to make sure that teams work together effectively.
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April is Records Management Awareness Month and North Texas Program will be celebrating with a variety of activities starting on April 3rd, 2023 and running through the end o the month. Activities will also involve Bonham and Fort Worth.
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This week's Employee Wellness Weekly encourages you to stay healthy and motivated! Get your dose of CrossFit, walking, meditation, and a parent's guide to gaming. Remember to get moving and stay active!
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. In addition, Denim Day is a long-running sexual violence awareness and education campaign recognized annually on the last Wednesday in April.
VANTHCS is committed to ensuring that our community is safe, welcoming, and free of sexual harassment and sexual assault for all employees, Veterans, their caregivers, volunteers, and visitors.
Join us as we support raising awareness for sexual assault prevention by wearing jeans on April 26 to shed light on victim-blaming and dangerous misconceptions surrounding sexual violence.
Read more about Denim Day
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