The Albany Minute for Veterans

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Systems Redesign Focus Apr 15, 2023

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In This Episode we speak with Julie Montalbano, RN and the best Systems Redesign Specialist in the Albany VA, Robert Sklenarik, about Julie's Systems Redesign Project to improve the Veterans Experience during a colonoscopy. To see her video click here.

Dignity & Respect Campaign special episode #2 Apr 12, 2023

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In this month's special Episode #2 of April's Dignity and Respect Campaign where our front line staff ask senior leader's the same 5 questions on what Dignity and Respect Campaign means to them. for Episode 2, the Front Office Administrative Officer Nicole LaChappelle interviewed the Associate Director of Patient Care Services, Our Chief Nurse, Amy Wettig.

2023 is the Year of Systems Redesign, so what is it Apr 08, 2023

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Brief discussion with THE best Systems Redesign Specialist in Albany VA Robert Sklenarik on what Systems Redesign is, LEAN/Sigma Six Blackbelt training and oververiew of what Continuous Process Improvement is

Special Episode: April kicks off our Dignity and Respect Campaign Apr 05, 2023

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for the Special Episodes on our Dignity and Respect Campaign we will be having front line staff interviewing staff on what it means to them. Today for Episode 1 we have Jamie Golembieski Program Specialist and Marine Veteran, interviewing our High Reliability Officer Mary Ann Jones an Air Force Veteran.

Special Episode #1 Profiles of Service: Annette Towne, RN Apr 01, 2023

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In episode #1 of a new episodic segment we call Profiles in Services, Annette Towne who has worked at the Albany VA for 39 years as a registered nurse (RN) in various capacities talks about her experiences working with Veterans and shares some lessons learned over her career, it is a must listen.

Get to know the Community Engagement and Partnership Team and learn about Problem Gambling awareness month Mar 25, 2023

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Continuing with the theme of March is Social worker month, we interviewed Michelle Chavarria and Jennifer Stilleto-Smith, the Social workers for our Community Engagement and Partnership team on the role social workers play role in the Mission of serving Veterans, and on their new roles engaging and partnering with the Community. If your interested in contacting Jen and Michelle you can contact Jennifer at 518 248 0824 ( jennifer.stilettosmith@va.gov) and Michelle at 518 421 6576 (michelle.chavarria@va.gov)

If you are interested in more stay tuned as on May16, we will be hosting a Mental health fair on the grounds of the hospital in Building 67 (across the street from Panera) from 8AM-4PM. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a minute

Did You Know Part 2: March is Social Workers Month Mar 18, 2023

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Social workers play a crucial role in the Mission of serving Veterans, they are healthcare force multipliers and key members of the healthcare team. today we interviewed three social workers about their experiences about being interns (a tie in to last weeks episode on healthcare professions education week) and their current roles serving Veterans.

If you are interested in more stay tuned as in May we will be hosting a Mental health fair and a Caregiver support fair as part of Mental Health Awareness month. subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss a minute

Did You Know: March is Social Work Month and HPE week Mar 11, 2023

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March is Social Work Month and March 14-18 is health Professions Education Week so today we were joined by Karen Sheehan Social Worker Supervisor and Rachel Gates, Jonathan Gay Social Work Interns to discuss Social Work Month and Health Professions Education Week

Season 2 Episode 1 #DidYouKnow March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Mar 04, 2023

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Join Lindsay Shoonmaker, RN in our GI program in a brief presentation on the importance of early screening and detection. to watch a video on this presentation click here or check out the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Facebook Page

if you have further questions you can contact the GI Clinic at 518 626 6385 or the GI Care Manager at 518 626 6312

Welcome Back Trailer for 2023 Mar 03, 2023

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Welcome Back we are rebooting our Podcast in 2023 to talk about the PACT Act, Outreach, the services offered at the Hospital, highlighting our staff and other events.

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