During her job interview with Intermountain Health, Sheralee Petersen still remembers the interviewer reading her the values – worded differently now, 14 years later, but in the same spirit they are today – and thinking, “Wow, this is the culture I’ve been looking for.” Here, she reflects on what makes that culture so special and how it’s reflected in the Clinical Programs she currently serves as assistant vice president.
Happy Sterile Processing Week! This week, we celebrate our sterile processing professionals who ensure that every instrument and piece of equipment is meticulously cleaned, sterilized, and ready for use. Your dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and hygiene is vital to providing top-notch patient care!
TW: child loss When it became clear that an infant born recently at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah was not going to survive, the parents had one request — they wanted to take the baby home to spend time with their other children. However, for that to happen, a lot of teams had to come together in a very short time.
Today, we celebrate the incredible leaders who inspire, support, and guide us every day!
A morning coffee run quickly turned into a life-saving mission when emergency department nurse, Aly Speak, witnessed a driver go into cardiac arrest and helped until EMTs arrived. Six months later, Aly witnessed a car accident and again rushed to help. She now recommends all caregivers receive training and keep lifesaving supplies in their cars.
🌟 Happy National Patient Account Management Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of patient account managers who ensure the smooth operation of healthcare billing and financial services. Your efforts play a crucial role in supporting patients and healthcare providers alike! 💼🏥
Since back in his residency days when the technology was “in its infancy,” family medicine physician Isaac “Ike” Rasmussen, MD, has been an early and enthusiastic adopter of voice recognition software. So when Nuance Healthcare debuted DAX, the artificial intelligence-powered medical note-taking scribe now available to every Intermountain Health care provider who wants it, he was ready. “DAX does not disappoint,” he said. “It’s life changing.”
We are celebrating National Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Week! This week, we recognize the incredible professionals in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging who use advanced technology to diagnose and treat diseases. Your expertise and dedication play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare.
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, in partnership with University of Utah Health, is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in all 11 pediatric specialties – including four top 25 rankings. Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is also tied for No. 1 in the nation for its outcomes in neurology and neurosurgery for the third consecutive year. U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings ranks the nation’s top 50 children’s hospitals in 11 specialties to help patients, their families, and healthcare providers make informed decisions about their healthcare. U.S. News ranked Intermountain Primary Children’s in the Top 25 in these specialties: • Neurology & Neurosurgery, #10 (with patient outcomes ranked first in the nation) • Cardiology & Heart Surgery, #15 • Nephrology, #22 • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, #25 Intermountain Primary Children’s is ranked in all other specialties measured for Best Children’s Hospitals, which are: • Behavioral Health • Cancer • Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders • Neonatal Care • Orthopedics • Pulmonology • Urology
It's Pediatric Nurses Week! This week, we celebrate the amazing pediatric nurses who provide compassionate and expert care to our youngest patients. Your dedication, kindness, and skill make a world of difference in the lives of children and their families.
