June 22, 2007

What's Happening

Senior HealthWISE film series
The MGH Senior HealthWISE film series will host a free screening of "The Pursuit of Happyness" June 26, from 2 to 4 pm in the Haber Conference Room. Registration is required. For more information, call (617) 724-6756.

Memorial service for Carl Baxter
A memorial service for longtime MGH employee Carl Baxter will be held June 28 at 11:30 am in the MGH Chapel on Ellison 1. A 30-year veteran of the MGH, Baxter died May 30 after a long illness.

Hand hygiene slogan contest
The MGH STOP (Stop Transmission of Pathogens) Task Force is holding a contest to identify a slogan employees can use to remind one another to practice hand hygiene. The winner will receive a football autographed by New England Patriots Richard Seymour. Entrants should consider the following guidelines: the slogan can be a single word, phrase or complete sentence; it should be distinct and not easily confused with common terms or medical phrases; and it should be discreet to avoid causing embarrassment or concern. The deadline for entries is July 1. Entries can be submitted by the following methods: e-mail to jtarselli@partners.org or hschleicher@partners.org; interoffice mail to the Infection Control Unit, Bulfinch 330; or dropped-off in the entry box at the information desk across from Coffee Central.

New ED entrance to be constructed in Main Lobby
Beginning June 23, a portion of the Main Lobby will be blocked off for the construction of a new outside entrance to the Emergency Department (ED). On June 23 and 24, the ED will remain open through the outdoor ambulance entrance only. All MGH staff and visitors inside the hospital who wish to travel to the ED, Vincent floors 6 through 9 or the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary via the Clinics corridor will need to exit the Main Lobby revolving doors, turn right and re-enter through the ED ambulance sliding doors. Once a temporary passageway is completed June 24, indoor travel will resume. MGHers are asked to assist patients and visitors find their way. For more information, contact Brad Seamans at (617) 726-2442.