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!
Monday, April 28, 2008
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.
Post at you later!
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.
Post at you later!
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