John Dempsey Hospital

Student Pocket Guide

2002/2003

 

 

 

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 Our Mission …

John Dempsey Hospital supports the patient care, teaching and research goals of the University of Connecticut Health Center through:

* Delivering high quality clinical
   services in a coordinated, cost
   effective environment

* Contributing to the education of
   Health professionals

* Supporting research initiatives

* Working collaboratively with the
   community to address the health
   needs of Connecticut  citizens

Our Vision…

We will be a leader in providing innovative, responsive, patient- centered health care that reflects outstanding values and our commitment to medical research and education. We will collaborate effectively with other partners to promote the wellness of our communities and serve the state and region.

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Our Values…

Caring:
We will provide sensitive support and service to enhance successful outcomes and the self-esteem of our patients and staff.

Academics:
We are committed to discovering and applying new and better ways to promote health and healing.

Respect:
We will have respect for the diversity and unique needs of all individuals.

Effectiveness:
We will assure outstanding value – providing accessible, high quality, and cost effective care.

Service:
We will seek and respond to customer needs in a timely, helpful, and courteous manner within an environment committed to teamwork & continuous improvement.

UConn Cares
Safety Program…

* For any Emergency:   Dial  7777

* Code References:
Code Blue: Medical Emergency
Code Red: Fire
Code Yellow: Disaster
Code Zebra: Disturbance with an incarcerated patient

* Chemical spill:
Emergency dial  7777, other concerns call Environmental Health & Safety  x2723

* MSDS: Material Safety Data Sheets are located in the Library and also online over UCHC computer system

*Safety Acronym:  ACID
A = Assess
C = Call 7777
I = Isolate
D = Decontaminate

 Accident/Injury Reporting:

*   Report any accident, injury or
     incident concerning a patient or
     medical  equipment to your
     UCHC preceptor/manager &
     faculty.

*   Report any student injury,
     exposure or suspected
   occupational illness
     to your UCHC
     preceptor/manager &
     faculty and Public  Safety x2511

*   In the event you have an
     illness or exposure to a
    communicable disease,
     promptly discuss with
     UCHC preceptor/manager
    &  faculty.

 Resources:

*  Your faculty

*  UCHC preceptor/ manager
    & staff

*  Safety Manual

*  Safety Is For Life Poster

*  Infection Control Manual

*   Hospital Administrative
    Manual

*   Nursing Practice Manuals

*  Specimen Collection Manual

 

 

Developed by Educational Services 8/01, revised 8/02