Seton Medical Center

At Seton Medical Center, the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard will perform a flyover this Memorial Day at 1:08 PM for Seton Medical Center. From the United States Air Force's press release: "These flyovers demonstrate the USAF's continued readiness and expresses gratitude to healthcare providers, first responders, and other essential personnel on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19."

At Seton Medical Center, nursing leadership awarded two extraordinary nurses the DAISY Award at a surprise presentation during Nurses Week: Sarah Barty, RN, Ambulatory Surgery "She took on a role that protects nurses and staff in the hospital, who have no immunity to the Novel Coronavirus. She accepted the challenge of teaching nurses and other staff how to properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment. Her ability to properly teach people throughout the organization how to... utilize PPE could possibly be described as a lifesaver for those who might have otherwise been vulnerable to the potent virus. She alleviated fear of the staff and made it her personal mission to educate and support nurses, so they could do the same with their patients. Her approachability creates an environment of calm and trust. She takes her knowledge and action based learning to the floors, where staff value and appreciate her. Her ability to use evidence based research in her teaching has preserved valuable resources and maintained the safety of our staff and patients. She embraces all that is good about nursing as a well informed, collaborative, and caring individual. Note: First of two posts.

At Seton Medical Center, nursing leadership awarded two extraordinary nurses the DAISY Award at a surprise presentation during Nurses Week: Bernadette Murphy, RN, Administrative Nursing Supervisor She will say that she is doing what is expected. The reality is that she goes above and beyond the role of a caring and compassionate nurse and leader. She cares very deeply that nurses feel satisfied in their roles. ... Most recently, she delivered food to the various departments, and she made a special point of honoring those that provide care, as well as those that support care. She truly understands the value of the whole team. She finds moments to teach, moments to listen and moments to act. She provides comfort to staff and patients. In an environment where visitors are not allowed, to prevent the spread of infection, she, at times, must fill that void. It is difficult for staff, and difficult for patients. She lends a listening ear and an open heart, as she demonstrates her compassion. In emergency situations, she is calm and present. Note: Second of two posts.

At Seton Medical Center, we, along with hospitals across the nation, kick-off Nurses Week. Our nurses each and every day show Compassion, Expertise and Trust which is this year's theme. We would also add that our nurses share Love in caring for our patients and community. Thank you!

At Seton Medical, we'd like to thank our heroes - our staff on the frontlines taking care of COVID-19 positive and non-COVID patients each and everyday. The support of our community motivates and sustains us. We are here for you, so please stay safe for us.

At Seton Medical Center, nursing leadership awarded two extraordinary nurses the DAISY Award at a surprise presentation during Nurses Week: Bernadette Murphy, RN, Administrative Nursing Supervisor She will say that she is doing what is expected. The reality is that she goes above and beyond the role of a caring and compassionate nurse and leader. She cares very deeply that nurses feel satisfied in their roles. ... Most recently, she delivered food to the various departments, and she made a special point of honoring those that provide care, as well as those that support care. She truly understands the value of the whole team. She finds moments to teach, moments to listen and moments to act. She provides comfort to staff and patients. In an environment where visitors are not allowed, to prevent the spread of infection, she, at times, must fill that void. It is difficult for staff, and difficult for patients. She lends a listening ear and an open heart, as she demonstrates her compassion. In emergency situations, she is calm and present. Note: Second of two posts.

At Seton Medical Center, we, along with hospitals across the nation, kick-off Nurses Week. Our nurses each and every day show Compassion, Expertise and Trust which is this year's theme. We would also add that our nurses share Love in caring for our patients and community. Thank you!

At Seton Medical, we'd like to thank our heroes - our staff on the frontlines taking care of COVID-19 positive and non-COVID patients each and everyday. The support of our community motivates and sustains us. We are here for you, so please stay safe for us.

At Seton Medical Center, everybody knows patient safety is important, but a reminder every once in a while never hurts. Our Quality Team sponsors our annual Patient Safety Awareness Week event for employees from March 9-13, 2020.

On this holiday, Presidents' Day, we thank our staff and physicians on duty today who are caring for patients at Seton and Seton Coastside.

At Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside, our staff, physicians and volunteers are the heart of our community's healthcare. Happy New Year! 'Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.' ... Ryunosuke Satoro

At Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside, we wish our dedicated employees and physicians a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for all you do year 'round.

At Seton Medical Center, we are catching up on events and would like to share a few recent photos of our teams in action.

At Seton Medical Center, Christmas elves decorated the lobby and entrance over the weekend. "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup." ....Buddy The Elf

At Seton Medical Center, several of our teams celebrated their professions recently. We are grateful and appreciate each of the teams listed for their dedication and commitment to patient care, quality and safety everyday: Case Management Week - Through collaboration with patients and their families, physicians, community and other practitioners, our case management team communicate and facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination. Goals include ...the achievement of optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s right to self-determination. Respiratory Care Week - Our hard-working team care for patients with breathing difficulties due to chronic conditions like asthma. Respiratory Care Week highlights the information each of should know to keep us breathing well so we can enjoy a great quality of life. National Physical Therapy Month - We celebrate the wonderful work done by our Physical Therapy Team to restore and maintain function, and improve people’s lives. The team brings their specialized knowledge and training along with their patience, consistency, and dedication in caring for patients each and everyday.

At Seton Medical Center, we are celebrating Central Service/ Supply Chain and Sterile Processing Week! We recognize the integral role that both teams play in improving the quality of patient care and controlling costs. Our teams work tirelessly behind-the scenes year-round. We are grateful and appreciative for their outstanding contributions in supporting our clinical teams in delivery of quality care each and every day.... Meet our dream teams!

At Seton Medical Center, our nutrition and food services staff were recently recognized by a visitor who was here when our elevators were under repair one evening: Dear Mr Jackson, I visited Seton Daly City this afternoon and the elevators were out. As I walked down from the 9th floor I noticed the dietary staff, and possibly others, bringing up trays of food in bucket brigade fashion, one tray at a time. One person would run it up the stairs from the first floor to the sec...ond and hand it off to the next person, all the way up to the 9th floor. I don't think any of the residents were aware of how much effort went into getting them their dinner, but I noticed extraordinary effort by a pretty amazing staff. I hope that they feel the appreciation somehow. Sincerely, Kirsten Irgens-Moller Ombudsman Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside staff, physicians and volunteers are the heart and soul of caring for our community's patients.

At Seton Medical Center, we celebrated the retirement of two dedicated RNs who have been with Seton for 41 years: Mary McLens Georgia Piotter... Mary and Georgia, We celebrate and thank you for your dedicated service in Seton Medical Center's journey in caring for our community. Happy Retirement!