It is Infection Prevention Week Year. We have simply the best Infection Prevention team on the planet.
I’ve never come across a team that can handle such a serious subject matter while lifting spirits and making people laugh. They have a true passion for engaging and empowering the people of MSBI. In an epic year, they rose to every challenge, despite being pulled in many directions. They are involved in our crisis response, understanding and implementing government guidelines, surge planning, return-to-work safety, providing guidance on changing care plans for patients with COVID-19, managing protocols in our public spaces, PPE management and education, and many, many other projects. COVID-19 has touched nearly everything in our lives, and so has our IP team.
Below is a photo of many of our Infection Prevention Colleagues.
Our staff said it best. Here are a few stories from you:
“What kept me going through the surge was that I saw our infection prevention team on the units, day in and day out. They took a hands-on approach to ensuring our safety. They also took the time, though they had very little of it, to work with non-patient-facing staff who had questions of their own. They truly exemplify compassion and dedication.”
“I was once waiting for an elevator with Marie Moss, and she quickly demonstrated right then and there how to perform hand hygiene correctly. She is always ready to educate.”
“In the earliest phase of COVID, I was seeing one of the first COVID-19-positive patients. I immediately called Jordan Ehni in infection prevention and asked for his help. Jordan quickly came to the unit and watched me put on the PPE and reminded me of everything he need to know for the interaction. I felt calmed and assured, despite the uncertainty in the moment. Jordan would do anything for our team, no matter how small.”
“Dr. Waleed Javaid called me recently to say he was worried about me because he thought that I live in New Jersey. I don’t, but he always takes the time to check in on me and make sure I am safe, despite being pulled in so many directions.”
“Years ago, I was in nursing orientation and so many people from around the system presented to us on various topics. I wrote really big in my notes: ***MARIE MOSS*** because she left such an impression on me. I knew I would be calling on her frequently. She communicates in an honest and engaging way.”
They are simply the best, and we are so lucky to have them as a part of the MSBI family.