At Michigan Medicine, our safety promise states that, “Safety is our most important priority.” To honor this commitment, it is important to create and maintain environments where employees feel empowered to speak up with safety concerns without fear of retaliation. This week on The Wrap, we hear from a team member who was recognized for living out that promise and find out what the organization is doing to foster a “speak up” culture. Of course, there's always a chance to win a prize in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ..read more

Interns have taken over The Wrap employee podcast this week! Three interns from the Department of Communication joined this week's show, which was hosted by former intern Bailey Mruzik, and shared the coolest parts of their summer and why internships are so important in the health care industry. Check it out today, and of course, participate in the weekly trivia contest for your chance to win a great prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels (AAMOW) is delighted to announce a gift of $300,000 from the estate of Amelia Kramer through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, whose wish was to address issues of food insecurity, especially among diverse populations. Learn more about this gift, and how it will benefit neighbors across the region, on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! You'll hear from the director of AAMOW, volunteers with the program and more! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Do you know who to talk to or how to speak up when you observe a situation that you believe compromises the safety of a patient, employee or visitor? Having a well-established Chain of Command in your area is essential, whether you work in patient care, education, research or shared services. On this week’s episode of The Wrap, two colleagues stopped by to discuss the importance of Chain of Command and to share personal stories on how it has helped alleviate concerns across the organization. They also offer tips that will make it easier to speak up for safety. Check it out today! Hoste ..read more

Last year, U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., introduced a framework for strategic priorities — commonly known as BASE + Strategic Growth and Partnerships. Miller is now looking to the future, introducing a three-year outlook for the organization’s priorities and initiatives. You can learn about those priorities, initiatives and focus areas on a special episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

It's Health Care Food Service Workers Week! Thanks you to all the incredible team members who make our food services run smoothly for patients and their families. Learn more about these colleagues, including some things that you may not know about Patient Food and Nutrition Services, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Believe it or not, October is almost here! And that means it's time for another Quality Month celebration at Michigan Medicine. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Jo Shapiro, and director of the Office of Patient Safety, Nicole Templeton, recently joined The Wrap to preview the month and talk about why "Just Culture and Psychological Safety" is such an important theme. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Are you or someone you know interested in building (or changing) your career at Michigan Medicine? If so, an upcoming event is perfect for you! Learn about an upcoming career and hiring fair that will take place at the Big House on Oct. 1 and hear how the organization is addressing hiring challenges on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Integral team members work every single day to help Michigan Medicine nurses advance in their careers. In honor of Nursing Professional Development Week, hear from three members of the Professional Development and Education team, who collaborate with colleagues across the organization to enhance care. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Here at Michigan Medicine, we are fortunate to have dedicated faculty, staff and learners committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can study, learn and serve others to the best of their abilities. The team behind the Caregiving Boost Initiative is one such group. They are focused on researching workplace stressors and addressing them in a step-by-step process. In the first of a monthly podcast series aimed at helping caregivers (ie. those with children, elderly family members and more), Helen Kang Morgan, M.D., stopped by The Wrap to discuss the initiative and give tips to ..read more