Committees/
Councils
Councils
This committee is responsible for helping patients achieve increased independence with self-feeding
What is: Rehab Dining
(Amanda Gallombardo and 5 other OTs)
This faculty member is a certified yoga instructor
Who is: Melissa Shepherd
This individual is in charge of orienting new patients to the rehab process here at Encompass
Rebecca Farrell with Rehab Orientation Group
This role is also responsible for administering EKG, ABG, and covid testing
Who is: Respiratory therapy
thanks Michele :)
This dept assesses patients' nutritional needs, develops and implements dietary plans, and provides education on healthy eating habits
What is: Dietitian
This multidisciplinary committee reviews patient feedback and patient feedback data to improve communication, quality of care, and the overall experience patients and families have while staying in the hospital
What is: Patient Experience and Employee Engagement Committee
(Ashley Morgan and 40+ members!)
This faculty member used to be a competitive weight lifter
Who is: Stephanie Chen
These 2 individuals audit amputee patients' stay to ensure best practice by ensuring proper residual limb wrapping orders are placed and specific education is provided
Who are: Haley Wiles and Kelly Ramsden
This role tracks Basic Life Support licenses for over 250 clinical staff
What is: Human Resources
thanks Karen :)
This role extends beyond cleanliness to create a healing environment that fosters well-being
What is: Environmental Services Aide
This committee is responsible for setting the standard on DEI in the workplace while supporting our patients and communities
What is: Hospital Diversity Committee
(Maeve Doyle and 20+ members!)
This faculty member hosted an entertainment podcast for 4 years called "A Lifetime of Happiness"
Who is: Stephen Martin Bennett
This individual is spearheading the 'Skin Champ' committee to ensure best practices in preventing wounds
Shelby Nesci
This role has to hold the titles of Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional to do their job
What is: Nutrition Services Director
thanks June :)
This role coordinates specialized equipment, calculating technical factors, utilizing radiation safety devices, maintaining equipment, and processing film
What is: Radiology Technologist
This council fosters a culture of continuous improvement in therapy practices
What is: Rehab Practice Council
(Carol Ann Kohler and 10 other therapy team members)
This faculty member loves to cook, especially homemade pasta
Who is: Jim Giacometti
This department assures accurate data extraction from clinical documentation for timely submission to Medicare.
Who are the Patient Assessments Standards Coordinators.
Andrea Lee, Angela Johnson, and Maeve Doyle
This role is also in charge of running nursing student orientation
What is: Hospital Educator
thanks Kristen :)
This role is pivotal in assisting patients in overcoming speech and communication challenges
What is: Speech Pathologist
These 3 individuals are certified lymphedema therapists that help manage the needs of patients with lymphedema
Who are: Kim Walton, Carly Fultz, and Jane Fulton
This faculty member has opened up for the Rockettes during their holiday tour
Who is: Ashley Dupell
This individual is in charge of ordering and organizing everything this hospital needs to run smoothly and has been doing so for 39 years
Who is: Carol Richards
This role coordinates and troubleshoots new admissions, discharges, and scheduling while supporting nurses and RNTs
What is: Charge Nurse
thanks Kettly :)
This role manages resources, coordinates patient care from admission to post-discharge, and oversees interdisciplinary plan-of-care decisions
What is: Case Manager