Tri-County Independent
As of Jan. 12, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) is temporarily suspending phone and email registration for COVID-19 vaccinations due to an extraordinary number of requests and the availability of supply.
“Unfortunately, we do not know from week to week how much vaccine we will be receiving,” said Frederick Jackson, executive director of the Health Centers. By the end of this week, WMCHC will have administered close to 2,000 vaccines to healthcare personnel and others in Phase 1A of the CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines for vaccination.
Clinics were opened in Honesdale (two), Tafton and Carbondale with two more scheduled for Hamlin and Lords Valley immediately after WMCHC received a supply of Moderna vaccine.
NAILS
The Nursing Excellence Awards is a peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being the âYear of the Nurse,â and in recognition of the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence.
Moses Taylor Hospital selected Maureen Leggiero, RN. She was chosen for being a calm, compassionate caregiver and team player during the pandemic. Her calmness and confidence has helped to allay patient fears and anxiety. Leggiero joined Moses Taylor Hospital in July 2000 and in that time has partnered with CHEMS to bring chest pain education to the community. Maureen also helped the emergency roomâs success in meeting core measure requirements and in securing the hospitalâs chest pain and stroke re-accreditations.
University adds certificate program
Marywood Universityâs Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion recently announced that it will offer a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate Program for staff and faculty members. The DEI Certificate Program is a cohort model designed to increase the level of awareness, understanding, and action for equity by creating an inclusive community that reinforces the universityâs core values and mission.
Attendees of the DEI Certificate Program will attend at least five DEI workshops and/or events, submit a diversity statement, present a reflective portfolio/e-portfolio; and participate in an Intercultural Development Inventory Assessment. The program will be offered in the fall and spring semesters beginning the week of Jan. 18, with completion of the certificate to occur one calendar year from the chosen start. Continuing education and ACT 48 credits are available where applicable.