Harborview Medical Center

“Dr. Dhanireddy was compassionate and efficient. She had clearly reviewed my chart before seeing me and also responded to MyChart messages much more quickly than I was expecting. She was also very realistic and honest with me. She put me at ease when I was having a lot of anxiety and she listened to me in the way that I needed to be heard. Dr. Dhanireddy provided the thoughtful care I needed and treated me like an individual.” -Madison Clinic patient 📸: Shireesha Dhanireddy, MD

Congratulations to Ricky Hutcherson, for his outstanding contributions to patient safety! Ricky was recognized by our patient safety team for a “Good Catch”, or the recognition of a situation that required timely intervention by our staff members to improve the quality of care provided. 📸: Ricky Hutcherson, with 5WHB team

Happy Medical Assistant, OrthoTech, and Ophthalmic Tech/Specialist week! Your dedication and hard work make a difference in the lives of so many. We thank you for your kindheartedness and dedication to providing exceptional care. Our Medical Assistant, OrthoTech, Ophthalmic Tech/Specialist teams shared what they find most rewarding and what they have learned during their career. “What I find to be the most rewarding is being the front facing with patients. MAs and Techs really set the tone for the appointment and contribute to overall patient satisfaction. I take pride in the part I play in patient care. We are essential in creating a positive and welcoming environment for patients.” -Nikki, CMA,17years “The most rewarding part of my job is the continuous help and need that I can give to others in hard times.” –Yetta, OrthoTech “The most rewarding thing about my job is getting to work with different other medical professionals and being exposed to procedures and patients and being able to assist the patient, pt family and the other staff I feel MA'S are the backbone of any clinic.” “We are tougher than we think we survived COVID and learned to work in verry stressful environment” -Laila Aden, International Medicine MA “What I find rewarding is when a patient has gained your trust and they would tell you everything before the provider would even know. The moment when they depend upon you to help them assist with your care with mutual understanding from each other.” -Beejay Capuno, Float Team MA “When you have established yourself as part of their care team and there is mutual understanding from both sides, you have won their hearts and their trust for the rest of their life!” -Beejay Capuno, Float Team MA

Our patient safety team is proud to recognize Tam Sanchez, RN, for her exceptional contributions to patient safety. Tam was recognized for a “Good Catch” or the recognition of a situation that required timely intervention by our staff members to improve the quality of care provided. 📸: Tam Sanchez, RN with 4E team

On August 24th, Azmera Telahun BSN, ACM-RN, Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Care Management received the prestigious What’s Right in Health Care Hero Award for his outstanding efforts in reducing inpatient length of stay at Harborview Medical Center. Under Azmera’s leadership, we've successfully reduced our average length of stay, resulting in increased bed availability and an enhanced ability to serve our patients and communities. This award is a true testament to collaboration, hard work, and dedication to Harborview’s mission. Azmera exemplifies transformational leadership, embodies our values, and drives impactful results through innovative ideas and exceptional service. 📸: Azmera Telahun BSN, ACM-RN, Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Care Management

We are hiring Rad Techs/X-Ray Techs! Join us for virtual interviews on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and schedule an interview here >>> https://bit.ly/3ZWXVKI $5,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining Harborview Medical Center and UW Medicine. Relocation Assistance Also Available. Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm PDT Link: https://bit.ly/3ZWXVKI Send your CV to RADTECHCAREERS@UW.EDU

“My night time nurse, Luis, greatly improved my experience. He always made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. He was there for me all three nights I stayed and would bring me heating pads for my stomach before I could even ask for them. My experience at Harborview was great.” -5E patient 📸: Luis Moreno Nunez, BSN, RN

We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Harborview Medical Center's Regional Burn Center. Harborview was one of the first hospitals to treat burn injuries with early excision, the surgical removal of dead tissue and skin grafting within days after injury. This approach helped patients survive and recover more quickly from serious burns and established Harborview Medical Center as the regional burn center for patients in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. From its earliest days, the burn center has also been a leader in education and research. Our fellowship program has trained many of the top burn specialists in the world and continues to be one of the most coveted fellowships programs. Today, Dr. Tam Pham, chief of burn surgery, leads more than 300 specialized providers who deliver comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care at Harborview. They include general surgeons, plastic surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, specialized nursing staff, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and pediatricians. Congratulations to the entire burn center team on this historic milestone for Harborview and our region.

Congratulations to Joshua Budny, recipient of the DAISY award! The DAISY Awards is awarded to registered nurses who exemplify nursing values including Extraordinary Compassion, Courage, and Integrity, in every situation! DAISY award recipients consistently demonstrate excellence in the delivery of patient care and promotion of their professional nursing practice. 📸: Joshua Budny, RN

Celebrating National Healthcare Supply Chain Week, October 6-12, 2024! Each one of our team members play a vital role in ensuring our health system can provide world class care to all our patients. We recognize the work our team does is often behind the scenes, and we want to thank you for everything you do to support our patients. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the value our team provides UW Medicine in helping us achieve our Supply Chain team’s vision to become the most trusted partner for our clinical and support services teams.