June 7 - Daily Update

Beaumont Health reached Milestone

This weekend, Beaumont Health hit a huge milestone — the first time we’ve averaged below 100 COVID-19 inpatients in nearly a year! With 96 positive or suspected cases in the health system, it was the lowest number we’ve seen since the 4th of July weekend in 2020, when we reached 82 on July 4 and 96 on July 5.

“With this new record low for the year, we have put the third surge behind us,” said Dr. Nick Gilpin, Beaumont’s medial director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology. “This is a testament to our vaccination efforts, preventive measures and extraordinary patient care. While we should absolutely celebrate this accomplishment, now is not the time to let our guard down. Please continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination, masking and social distancing.”

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Blood supply extremely low — schedule your appointment to donate today

A severe shortage of blood across the country, including at Beaumont Health, could have significant impact on patient care, including surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries.

Here’s what you can do: Please schedule your appointment to donate as soon as possible to help ensure there is enough blood for those who need it most.

“To continue providing compassionate and extraordinary care to our patients, we are working diligently with blood suppliers to stabilize and increase the supply of blood. The effort is expected to take several weeks,” Carolyn Wilson, RN, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said. “We are asking our Beaumont health care heroes to donate their own blood to help our communities. And, we’re also asking the public to support this effort by donating their own blood, too.”

You can help our community by donating at a Versiti blood drive hosted at our acute care campuses this month. Versiti is Beaumont’s exclusive provider of blood products.

The donation process usually takes one hour, including registration, a brief medical screening and blood collection. Donors must show a photo ID such as a driver’s license. Versiti takes extra precautions to thoroughly disinfect areas before, during and after each donation. Masks are required throughout the donation process.

Versiti requires you to wait 48 hours to donate blood after you receive the first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

Please schedule your appointment for one of our upcoming blood drives, and encourage your friends and family to do the same:

Beaumont, Grosse Pointe
Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Connelly Auditorium
Schedule online now

Beaumont, Farmington Hills
Wednesday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Colen Auditorium
NOTE: Beaumont Team members only
Schedule online now

Beaumont, Troy
Wednesday, June 16, 2 -8 p.m.
Classrooms 1-4
Schedule online now

Beaumont, Wayne
Friday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Second floor conference room
Schedule online now

Beaumont, Trenton
Monday, June 28, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beaumont Surgery Center – Trenton
Conference room 220
Schedule online now

Beaumont, Royal Oak
Wednesday, June 30, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Administration Building West, Lower Level, Classroom 1
NOTE: Beaumont Team members only
Schedule online now

Appointments can be also be made via phone at 866-MI-BLOOD. Walk-ins are welcome if the schedule permits. For more information, visit versiti.org. 

Beaumont Health celebrates YOU during Health Care Week June 7-13

To thank all of you, our health care heroes for all you do every day, Beaumont Health is celebrating Health Care Week June 7-13.

“We know what a struggle the past year has been, and we want all of our team members to know how much they are appreciated,” said Carolyn Wilson, RN, executive vice president and chief operating officer. “On behalf of the Executive Leadership Team, thank you all for the integrity you’ve shown in the face of unparalleled challenges. You have our respect and our gratitude. Please enjoy the week we have planned. You certainly deserve it.”

The celebration includes something different each day. Please schedule some time for yourself to take part and enjoy this celebration of YOU!

• Monday, June 7 – Sip, Sip HOORAY, our cup is full of integrity! – Free 12 oz. coffee or fountain beverage in local cafeteria
• Tuesday, June 8 – You are in excellent hands with the Beaumont Health team! – Hand sanitizer giveaway
• Wednesday, June 9 – Compassion and kindness are our superpowers – Charge up with a snack bar! Check with your manager on KIND bar distribution
• Thursday, June 10 – You model teamwork! Thank you for making caring Connections! – Beaumont charging pad giveaway
• Friday, June 11 – You are “legendairy”! We respect our health care heroes! – ice cream giveaway

Coloring pages will be available for printing on the Beaumont Health intranet, so employees can take a few minutes to recharge/relax. Be sure to celebrate Health Care Week by using — and encouraging others to use — the new BExtraordinary program to shine the spotlight on each other.

Off-site Beaumont Medical Group team members and those working at the Beaumont Service Center or remotely can also partake in the fun.

On Wednesday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Thursday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m., team members on-site at the BSC and those who work remote can join Celebrations To Go! Simply drive up (or walk over if you’re in the building) to Area C outside under the covered walkway at the BSC, show your badge and get your gifts! Hand sanitizer, lotion, charging pads and KIND bars are included in the goody bags.

Off-site BMG practices will receive their gifts from their regional practice administrator. BMG employees who are on-site should feel free to join in the celebration at their campus.

Enjoy the week!

Log in to HealthStream to ensure Annual Education is completed by Friday, June 11

Only five days until the Annual Education deadline! As a reminder, the “Safe Delivery (surrender) of a Newborn” module was added later, so please log in to HealthStream today to make sure all your assigned modules are complete. Non-completion may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Walk with ease and improve your overall health

Walk With Ease is a free, six-week, self-guided physical activity program designed to help reduce pain and improve your overall health. The goal is to build up to 30 minutes of walking at least three days a week. The program kicks off with informational sessions on Tuesday, June 8, and Thursday, July 15, from 1- 2 p.m., or on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 2- 3 p.m. To register for one of these virtual sessions, call 800-633-7377 or visit classes.beaumont.org. Those who register for the program will receive a guide book by mail, have access to weekly support and instructional emails and have the option to connect with a coach who can help “walk” you through the program over the phone. Patients can access the program using the same phone number and webpage.