Palmdale Regional Medical Center

We are ecstatic about our second Leapfrog "A" rating in a row! This coveted rating from The Leapfrog Group means that we are providing excellent patient safety and quality - and we are so proud of that! All of our team members and medical staff have contributed to this honor, and we thank each and every one of them for attaining this achievement. Let's move forward to number 3!

Our Rehabilitation Institute 'Superstar' for September is Treena, RN. She is an awesome nurse, very kind and caring and a joy to work with! Our Superstars are voted in by the number of patient and team member comments that come in. Congratulations, Treena!

Decreasing the use of indwelling urinary catheters is a key prevention for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). The team approach brought in key staff members such as ED, Education, Physicians, and Hospital leadership with continued education and discussion with staff on the increased use of Foley alternatives. The ED staff's determination and team efforts led PRMC to achieve a foley-free zone, decreasing catheter insertion rates in the first two months of implementation. PRMC has achieved a foley-free, foley-light Emergency Department by providing consistent feedback and a team approach in tackling this difficult issue. Way to go, ED team!

Please join us for the 2024 Heart/Stroke Walk on Saturday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at Marie Kerr Park (near the pool area)! Help support the American Heart and Stroke associations! We will have booths there with information on health and wellness. See you at the walk!

It was 'Wine Wednesday' in our ICU department when everyone came dressed in various shades of wine colors! What a beautiful group of colors it created, too! ICU, U Rock!

It was a Shakeout! We conducted an earthquake drill at a specific time and announced it over the PA system. The exercise is essential for testing our preparedness and response capabilities at the departmental level. Each department received a folder containing important materials including recommended earthquake safety actions, observer evaluation monitoring form, and participant sign-in sheet. Photos were taken of team members actually practicing the drop, cover, and hold-on exercise! We do live in an earthquake country, so we need this practice exercise to keep it fresh in our minds.

PRMC prioritizes patient safety, supports rapid decision-making, and enhances staff readiness through training and drills. The Incident Commander activated the Emergency Operations Plan and utilized the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), essential for effective emergency management during a planned I.T. Downtime. Here, our Hospital Incident Command was activated from 7:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. to support mission-critical operations for business continuity. Additionally, it allows for continuous improvement by evaluating 'After Action' Reports. Overall, HICS ensures efficient and coordinated procedures throughout all Emergency Management phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation. Way to do it, team!

We also celebrated the Halloween holiday with a unit/department decorating contest. We have some talented and creative healthcare workers here at Palmdale Regional! It was so hard to choose the winners, but it was decided to be our Telemetry Unit, our Pharmacy and our Lab! Which display is your favorite? 🎃

Palmdale Regional Medical Center celebrated Halloween! We had a pumpkin carving and costume contest. Thank you to all our winners and to those who took the time to create and dress up — and just have some fun. You all rock! 🎃 👻 Which pumpkin and costume is your favorite?

Happy Halloween! Be safe out there!