On Sunday, June 11, 2017, the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute’s PT department volunteered at the Special Olympics and provided fitness screenings for the athletes that included testing for strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. The event was held at the College of New Jersey.… Read more.
Congratulations to Cooper’s Employee of the Month!
Best Wishes to Jennifer MacArthur, Lead Application Analyst, IT Department, for being nominated as the June 2017 Employee of the Month at Cooper!
Accolades from fellow employees include:
“She has been invaluable with the EPIC go-live!”… Read more.
Cooper in the News
Cooper University Health Care dedicates Sheridan Pavilion (continuing coverage)
South Jersey Magazine
Getting more men into the doctor’s office (Dr. Michael Taylor interview)
Healio
Coalition for Access to Prenatal Screening announces clinical advisory board (Cooper’s Dr.… Read more.
Patient Safety Sentinel: Hand Hygiene and PPE in Emergencies
Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Emergencies
Your safety is important! Do not rush into activities that can result in harm to you.
- An employee with a weakened immune system should not enter a room unprotected from a communicable disease.
Patient Safety Sentinel: Infection Prevention & Workflow for Workstations on Wheels (WOWs)
Infection Prevention & Workflow for Workstations on Wheels (WOWs)
HOW
- When cleaning sensitive electronic equipment, AF 3 Gray Top wipes (alcohol free) are preferred. Please follow the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
WHEN
- WOWs should be cleaned by wiping all surfaces using friction, including the base…
- At the beginning and end of your shift.
Thrive365
The Go Bananas wellness challenge is off to a strong start! Registration is now closed and 154 Cooper employees are participating for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Whole Foods.
Need some motivation to make healthier food choices this week?… Read more.
Cooper Against Domestic Abuse: The Role of Health Care Workers in Prevention, Screening, and Reporting
Thursday, June 15, 2017
9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cooper University Hospital
Roberts Pavilion Conference Center
Classroom P1007
Lunch is on your own.
Cooper Employee Course registration is on the Cooper Learning Network (CLN).
Program fee is $35 for non-Cooper employees.… Read more.
PCS Nursing Education Presents: Integrative Medicine in Health Care
This program will offer participants an overview of evidence-based practices in the field of integrative medicine for optimal health care.
Program Objective
To discuss integrative therapies and learn how they promote the well-being of patients in any setting.… Read more.
Stress Management Workshop: What’s Tried and What’s New
All employees are invited to attend this workshop presented by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Stress impacts us emotionally, physically, and mentally. To minimize the impact, everyone needs to have a stress management plan in place.… Read more.