John H.Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County has just won its 3-year accreditation from the Joint Commission. Outpatient services will begin its re-accreditation process within 6 months.
The meeting was very brief and without much substance, as the new Hospital Board/Committee
members won’t be ratified by the County Board until July 18 while the old members have already rotated off. While there was a quorum, most staff elected to defer reports until the August meeting which will be attended by the new members.
Dr. Das did report that the systemwide "Culture of Safety" survey concludes this week, with results to be reported in August.
Dr. Ukoha of Stroger Hospital reported that manpower shortages continue at the hospital. "It’s the same issues every time," he said, reflecting frustration with the Hospital’s personnel system.
Outpatient Services has appointed Deborah Curry as Chief Operating Officer. She is reviewing the 2004 practitioner well-being policy.
The Committee then went into Executive Session.
--Submitted by Kelly Kleiman
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