Coastlines is a monthly newsletter published for the employees, physicians and volunteers who are part of Southcoast Health System. Coastlines details staff news and accomplishments along with news of services and programs at Southcoast Hospitals and other affiliates of Southcoast Health System.
To submit an article idea, contact editor Patricia Giramma, Publications & Special Projects Editor, at girammap@southcoast.org or call the Marketing & Public Relations department at 508-961-5272.
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July 2008 | Move to electronic medical records is a work in progress
2008
June 2008 | Safe patient handling update: Moving toward a "no-lift" environment
May 2008 | Southcoast to open comprehensive cancer center in Fairhaven
April 2008 | Patient-friendly meet eco-friendly: Southcoast takes steps to preserve the environment
March 2008 | Community Benefits program improves access for thousands
January 2008 | The age of accountability
2007
December 2007 | Hospitalists and intensivists ease patient care crunch
November 2007 | Is there a doctor in the house? Physician recruitment a priority at Southcoast
October 2007 | The pressure's still on in recruitment and retention
August 2007 | Patients and Partners First: Living Southcoast's service values
July 2007 | At Southcoast, safety is a cultural value
June 2007 | The New St. Luke's improves patient care and satisfaction
May 2007 | Community Benefits program continues to increase its support of the community
April 2007 | Tobey Hospital is recognized for high-quality care in bariatric surgery
March 2007 | Southcoast helps local uninsured sign up for health care coverage
February 2007 | Anatomy of a Code 200
January 2007 | Employees are getting in step with HealthQuest
2006
November 2006 | Picture Archiving and Communication System installed at Tobey Hospital
October 2006 | Increased employee retention benefits Southcoast staffing issues
September 2006 | New Emergency Management Plan set for unveiling on October 2
August 2006 | Training, dedication and compassion get the job done for Southcoast Security
June / July 2006 | Southcoast celebrates 10 years of making a difference in the community
May 2006 | St. Luke's opens new Emergency Department entrance
April 2006 | Handwashing: An integral part of patient-focused care
March 2006 | New phase of cultural initiative puts patients and partners first
February 2006 | A revolution in health care practice
January 2006 | Southcoast preparing for Magnet Recognition Program
2005
December 2005 | A look at what keeps Southcoast Hospitals running
November 2005 | Southcoast heart surgery director retires, colleague takes his place
October 2005 | Intranet grows in size, popularity, usefulness
September 2005 | Beyond our hospital walls
August 2005 | New heart program at Charlton further advances cardiac services in the South Coast
July 2005 | Southcoast signs on to state patient safety initiative
June 2005 | Tobey ED doctor lives cultural values
May 2005 | New employee safety program will benefit staff, hospitals and patients
April 2005 | Southcoast hospitals named Primary Stroke Service providers
March 2005 | Heroic efforts of Southcoast staff keep hospitals running during Blizzard of '05
February 2005 | Southcoast couples
January 2005 | Palliative Care offers alternative for chronically ill patients
2004
December 2004 | Southcoast continues to address recruitment and retention challenges
November 2004 | Major expansion to bring welcomed changes to St. Luke's
September 2004 | JCAHO survey set for October 4 to 8: Surveyors will look to staff for answers
August 2004 | Changes in merit pay system announced for fiscal year 2005
July 2004 | Community Benefits Program continues to address health needs of the community
June 2004 | Tobey Hospital opens $12 million state-of-the-art surgical facility
May 2004 | Our loved ones called to action
April 2004 | Administrative changes guarantee continuity of culture, strategy & mission
March 2004 | Social workers ease life-changing transitions
February 2004 | Teamwork & "clean claims" keep cash flowing in Patient Accounts Department
January 2004 | Employees share their feelings about Southcoast
2003
December 2003 | New name redefines Occupational Health Services
November 2003 | Rise in free care and uninsured lead to reduced services, staff at Southcoast
October 2003 | LOS initiatives focus on top DRGs
September 2003 | Southcoast continues to address labor challenges with progressive programs
August 2003 | Southcoast provides support for caregivers
July 2003 | Staff can help with budget challenge
June 2003 | Video addresses youth violence
May 2003 | Case Coordinators: Important link in patient care
April 2003 | Southcoast unveils $10 million Tobey expansion project
March 2003 | Intranet introduced at Southcoast
February 2003 | Nurses as partners in research
January 2003 | Getting back on track after the holidays
2002
December 2002 | Organ donation: A last gift that lasts a lifetime
November 2002 | Hospice: Part of the continuum of health care
October 2002 | Pharmacist pain consult service; Dialing for Doctors: New physician referral service
July 2002 | Easy as PIE: New tool seeks to standardize and simplify quality work
May 2002 | Shorter LOS good for patients, good for hospitals
April 2002 | Cardiac Surgery Special Edition: Intensive preparation ushers in new era of health care
April 2002 | Renovations benefit all; Caring - On duty & off
March 2002 | CNA program graduates 12; Survey provides tools for quality
February 2002 | TeenLink; President's Award winners
January 2002 | New Year's resolutions in a new world
2001
December 2001 | JCAHO survey results prove staff dedication
November 2001 | Homecare/Hospice services make patient care at Southcoast complete
October 2001 | The pilgrimage of grieving
September 2001 | The essence of nursing - Southcoast style
August 2001 | Hospitals join with communities to test crisis preparedness
July 2001 | Charlton family pledges $2 million for open heart surgery program
June 2001 | Grant to Southcoast helps children without health insurance
May 2001 | Southcoast is approved to perform open heart surgery / Employee service awards
April 2001 | New sharps law promises increased safety for staff
March 2001 | Southcoast program aims to curb teenage pregnancy
February 2001 | Southcoast doctor named woman of the year
January 2001 | Southcoast applies to perform open heart surgery
2000
December 2000 | Area prepares for possible winter ER crunch
November 2000 | Breast health services at Southcoast
September 2000 | Last of major HR policies updated
August 2000 | Helping seniors with health care / On the air
July 2000 | Health care in crisis
June 2000 | Southcoast graduates / Spreading the word
May 2000 | Developing a Southcoast culture
April 2000 | Employee service milestones
