This week I’d like to highlight the incredible and sometimes overlooked work of the staff on 4 and 8 Bernstein. These occupational therapists, patient care associates, nurses, physician assistants, doctors, unit clerks, and counselors provide inpatient psychiatric care to some of our most vulnerable and challenging patients. I am humbled by their dedication to their patients and their commitment to each other. The staff has worked through several difficult months, but they have continued to provide great, safe care. In a few weeks, 4B will open a brand new comfort room that includes comfortable chairs, games, crafts, and headphones.
The team on 4B cares for patients who need 24/7 psychiatric care. Pictured below are members of that team, along with their nurse manager Liz Metz, who has served Beth Israel for 42 years – Amazing!
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4B Team from left to right: Jolanta E Wojnarowska, RN; Sara Lopez-Rivera, RNBC; Betty McGraw, PCA; Peaches James, PCA; Liz Metz, RNBC, Manager of Patient Care; Carlton McCollough, PCA; Jennifer Pigon, RN; Richard Smith, PCA; Andrea Irvine, RN.
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Chrystelle Robinson, OTR/L, MS; Liz Metz, RNBC.
Here’s a picture of some of the staff from 8B, who take care of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse challenges. They recently began giving patients welcome bags when they are admitted that include notepads, care guides, a stress ball, games, and other calming items.
8B team with a welcome bag from left to right: Shanna Braithwaite, PCA; Adelaide Frempong, PCA; Junghee Kim, RN; Marcela Roman, RN; Jessica Tyrrell, MS, OTR/L; Liz Metz, RNBC; Yolanda Rodriguez, USA.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Jeremy
P.S.
Last week we highlighted the work of our Chemical Dependency team and more pictures of them can be found on our blog.