Southern California Hospital at Culver City

WHY OUR EMPLOYEES CHOOSE TO GET VACCINATED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFCp8p9x42I

COLLABORATION HELPS PATIENTS DURING THE PANDEMIC Collaboration helps us meet the demands of COVID-19 COVID-19 has brought the hospital lab front and center. At Southern California Hospital at Culver City we have a great collaborative environment to ensure that we have the most efficient, safe and quality processes in lab testing of infection control swabs, emergency department swabs and STAT draws. It's this collaboration that makes it such a great place to work and helps u...s to meet the demands of COVID-19. Liwayway, Manager, Lab Services READ MORE: https://www.sch-culvercity.com/about/employee-perspectives/ #COVID19 #COVID #pandemic #culvercity

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN PATIENT CARE DURING PANDEMIC "Making a difference for a COVID-19 patients' life is rewarding Going from a mobile and research lab to working in a hospital lab during the pandemic has been extremely rewarding knowing I make a difference in a patient’s life. There is a large volume of testing during COVID-19, and many of the lab tests for infection, sepsis, and lactic acid lactate are time-sensitive. We work together to ensure we provide quick turnaround... in the lab. Niklas, Lab Tech, Lab Services READ MORE: https://www.sch-culvercity.com/about/employee-perspectives/ #COVID #COVID19 #culvercity

TAKING CARE OF YOU, SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF YOURS This message is for you every employee of Prospect Medical's Southern California Hospital at Culver City who is weathering this pandemic crisis professionally and personally. We know you worry about patients and yourself, but recognize that your biggest concern what’s on your mind when you leave for work and when you return home is exposing your loved ones. That is why we are committed to taking care of you, so you can take care of yours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtYNUye8vlQ...

CELEBRATING OUR RESPIRATORY CARE TEAMS Thank you to our #Respiratory Care teams at our hospitals across the nation for their dedication during the ongoing #COVID pandemic & every day. Thank you therapist for what they do during #RespiratoryCareWeek Oct 25-31.#RCWeek20

NEW SPECIALTY NURSE TRAINING EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STAFF With newly formed clinical education programs, our nurses have more opportunities to continue learning and expand their skill set than ever before. The programs train nurses in specialized areas such as critical care and emergency to allow them to work in departments where demand is high, particularly in light of the recent pandemic. When COVID hit, the U.S. experienced a national shortage of nurses with the ha...rdest hit areas being intensive care units, emergency rooms, and operating rooms, said Jessica Dela Rosa, director of clinical education. That blew up the opportunity for nurses to get specialty training in those areas of care. READ MORE: https://www.sch-culvercity.com/news/ #nursingjobs #culverCity #nursejobs

2021 NATIONAL CLINICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ANNOUNCED! We are proud to offer our community and patients nationally recognized (and safe) care. Today, the 2021 Healthgrades clinical awards were announced and we are named in 5 categories. This means our patients received nationally recognized care CLOSE TO HOME! READ THE COMPLETE LIST HERE: https://bit.ly/35fNhRB... #Healthgrades #Healthgrades2021 #ClinicalExcellence #culvercity See more

FLU SHOT REMINDER Getting a #FluShot is more important than ever to protect yourself and the people around you & to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at #CDC website. @ https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm

REHAB STAFF STEP UP TO HELP COVID PATIENTS RETURN TO NORMAL LIVES Our rehabilitation services department is helping patients with COVID-19 recover from the lingering effects of the disease and regain their independence. Whether they need assistance with physical, occupational, or speech-related activities, the therapy team has stepped up to provide individualized treatment throughout the pandemic. The ability to care for themselves is healing for patients because it gives th...em a sense of normalcy in a world where things are completely abnormal, said Jessica, manager of therapy services and wound care. It isn’t just about their medical management; it’s also about emotional management and having their independence back. READ MORE: https://www.sch-culvercity.com//rehabilitation-services-s/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime - early detection is the key. Be diligent about self-checks and know your risks. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ThinkPink #TimeToEndBreastCancer #breastcancer

HEART INSTITUTE SERVICES EXPAND TO PROVIDE ADVANCED THERAPIES Our goal has been to provide a higher quality level of care for the Culver City and West LA residents at a well-established hospital, said Dr. Ernst von Schwarz, medical director of the Southern California Hospital at Culver City Heart Institute. We want to offer the full spectrum of cardiovascular diagnostics and therapies to our community. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2I8gq9l

ORTHOPEDICS AND SPINE SERVICE EXPAND IN CULVER CITY AREA A new medical partnership significantly expands the number and type of orthopedic services available to Culver City residents. LA Bone and Joint Institute, originally based in Encino, has opened a second office on the Southern California Hospital at Culver City campus. READ MORE: https://www.sch-culvercity.com//new-surgical-and-non-surg/... #LABoneandJoint #LAorthopedics #CulverCity See more

WHY I CHOOSE TO WORK AT SCH-CULVER CITY As a surgical technologist, I have the great privilege of helping to contribute to a patient getting better and even changing his or her life. From eyes to spine and everything in between, surgery is a great place to be a central part of a team environment and to gain a broad experience. Our strive-for-success mantra is to see one, do one, teach one. After 14 years at our hospital, I am still growing and have been inspired by the nurses to go back to school to become a registered nurse. Sergio, Lead Surgical Technologist, Surgery

WHY I CHOOSE TO WORK AT OUR CULVER CITY HOSPITAL Working in surgery at Southern California Hospital at Culver City is the ideal place to be if you care about people. There’s no greater satisfaction than knowing that you helped a patient get better. There are challenging days when we have difficult surgeries, high-risk patients or are super busy. But we take pride in our work and come together as a team to help each other out and provide the best possible outcome for our patients. After four years here, it’s the people that make this place such a great place to work. Domo, Surgical Technologist, Surgery HEAR FROM OTHER EMPLOYEES: https://www.sch-culvercity.com/about/employee-perspectives/

NATIONAL SURGICAL TECH WEEK - SEPT. 20-26 Our surgical techs are responsible for properly setting up the room, arranging necessary equipment, and even assisting physicians during surgery. They have some extremely important job duties, so join me in honoring them this week and thanking them for ensuring our OR runs smoothly. #NationalSurgicalTechWeek

WHY I CHOOSE TO WORK AT SCH-CULVER CITY I came to Southern California Hospital at Culver City as a student; but once I completed my rotation and classes I was fortunate to get an opportunity to work here. My three years here have been a great experience learning from other techs, nurses, radiologists, anesthesiologists and physicians. At teaching hospitals, residents take priority, but here there is more focus on helping to develop new technicians and nurses. Everyone is h...elpful in that process. -- Isabella, surgical tech #NationalSurgicalTechWeek See more

#HappyCDIWeek to our dedicated professionals in Clinical Documentation Improvement. The #CDI team collaborates with providers, case managers, health info mgmt coders & other healthcare professionals to facilitate comprehensive health record documentation. Thank you for all you do!

As a #HighReliabilityOrganization, we are committed to continuously work together to improve patient outcomes and provide a safe environment for our patients. Today we our honor our journey on #WorldPatientSafetyDay #HRO #Prospect_Medical #PatientSafetyDay