Patient Safety Sentinel: When Must You Perform Hand Hygiene?

  • Before patient contact
  • After patient contact
  • Before entering a patient room
  • Upon leaving a patient room
  • After contact with patient surroundings or items in the patient space
  • Between caring for patients in the same room
  • Before donning gloves
  • Upon removing gloves
  • When hands are visibly soiled
  • Before a clean or aseptic procedure (drawing blood or starting an IV)
  • After body fluid exposure
  • After performing a “dirty” task  (emptying a Foley, cleaning a patient)
  • After using the restroom
  • Before and after eating

Protecting our patients is the top priority at Cooper University Health Care.… Read more.

Thrive365: Final Days for Walking Challenge!

The Bright Lights Program Walking Challenge ends Sunday, April 23, 2017, for our walkers. There’s less than a week left for your Cooper colleagues to make it across the finish line and be entered to win a trip to Miami.… Read more.

Improvement to Travel Expense Process

In response to a number of requests, we have improved the Travel Expense process as well as the Employee Reimbursement Forms. The new process will make it easier for you to file and manage travel expenses.… Read more.

Vote for the Best Doctors at Cooper

Be Influential – Vote for the Best Doctors at Cooper in the South Jersey Magazine Best Doctors 2017 Issue.

Who is your favorite physician? South Jersey Magazine wants to know. Be influential in this keepsake issue of South Jersey Magazine by clicking here to vote now!… Read more.

Electronic Visitor Pass Pilot Program

Cooper University Health Care will pilot an electronic visitor pass system beginning Monday, May 15, 2017.

Healthcare Access receptionists located at the Roberts Pavilion lobby Welcome Desk will provide the electronic passes, which will only be used for the Roberts Pavilion building for this pilot program.… Read more.

Seminar: Preceptor Workshop

This program is designed to help preceptors understand the needs of both the experienced and new-to-the-work-force staff member during orientation. Topics covered will include the role and responsibilities of a preceptor, individual learning styles, adult learning theory, effective evaluation and feedback, and conflict management.… Read more.

Improve Your Communication Skills

All employees are invited to attend the workshop “It’s How to Say It,” presented by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In this workshop you will learn how to use empathic versus reactive interactions, constructive criticism, active listening, and proven methods for smooth communications.… Read more.

Balance, Boundaries & Burnout – Are You Over-Committed?

Do you have trouble saying no? Do you feel overwhelmed? Would you be interested in learning techniques to regain the order in your life and find some much needed “me” time? This workshop explores the five stages of burnout, offers techniques to improve time management, and how to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.… Read more.