MCCN Living the Mission

A big thanks to the MCCN students who spent their Spring Break working tirelessly on a Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge trip. The students worked at four sites in various stages of framing in Edgewater, Florida. We are so proud to call you Nightingales!

March Message From the President

MCCN Faculty, Staff and Students,

Welcome back! I hope your Spring Break was restful and full of renewal! I must begin by saying hearty congratulations to members of the 13th SDAP cohort who received their Sophomore Pins just before Break and are now beginning their hands-on clinical experience – we all wish them well!

And, we are already starting the countdown to the end of this academic year that is just nine short weeks away, as we look forward to Graduate Blessing and Hooding on May 2; Senior Pinning on May 3; and Commencement on May 4. I’m very excited to announce that my good friend and colleague, Dr. Maggie McClure, will be our 2019 Commencement speaker. Margaret L. McClure, EdD, RN, FAAN, is professor and retired chief nursing officer (CNO), New York University Medical Center. We are all honored that someone of her caliber has accepted our request to address our graduates and their families – please keep watch for more on this bright light in the universe of Nursing. I’ll make sure you all have an opportunity to meet Dr. McClure while she is here.

In the meantime, we have several activities on the horizon:

• Our highly sought-after program for the community, A Girl’s Life, will be offered to pre-teen girls on Tuesday, April 2, 6 p.m. at Mount Carmel East. Checkout our website for details or call 614.234.LIFE to register.
• The Ohio Board of Nursing, following its recent survey visit to MCCN, has indicated that the survey revealed that all requirements were met and maintained by Mount Carmel College of Nursing (Program).
• And, we are anticipating our upcoming visit from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on April 15-16. In fact, we have posted on our website a call for comments from the public and key stakeholders about the College. The HCL visits once every 10 years to evaluate our ability to maintain the HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation, which we have proudly held since 1994, upon graduating the first baccalaureate-level class since the School of Nursing transitioned to the College in 1990. The team of peer reviewers will be meeting with students, faculty and staff to discuss the College and its programs. More information to follow!
• We continue to move forward on the College’s Journey to Transformation, both refinement of our Strategic Plan and implementation of improvements to our physical plant as Mount Carmel West prepares to move to Grove City in late April. We will keep you informed on campus transformation and timeline dates. Mount Carmel Health System has announced Wagenbrenner Development as its partner in transforming the 37-acre Mount Carmel West campus, which includes the College. Mount Carmel’s commitment to the Franklinton community is shared by Wagenbrenner, who will work with other developers of properties in the area to create a mixed-use project that will include affordable housing, a park and other neighborhood greenspace, and workforce development and training facilities, and neighborhood retail.
• And, Mount Carmel Health System continues to actively investigate and apologize for the unfortunate deaths of patients under Dr. Husel’s care. I thank you in advance for taking a moment to watch this video, that is helping colleagues across the system understand that one person’s actions do not define who we are at Mount Carmel.

Finally, I know you’ll all be very dedicated and focussed as we move toward finals, which will bring you one step closer to answering your life’s calling to become professional nurses or enhance your career. As always, my door is open – please let me know what you’re thinking or what questions you may have.

Sincerely,
Ann Marie

Upcoming Student Life Events

• Mardi Gras Celebration: Tuesday, March 5, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Marian Hall Lounge. Free lunch for students and a mask-decorating contest.
• Spring Wellness Festival: Monday, April 15, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the Gym, Lounge and out front of the College. There will be lunch, massage therapy, horse therapy, pet therapy, zoo animals, prizes and giveaways! All free for students!
• Columbus Clippers student group outings: Coming soon! Watch your email for details.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Student Nurses Association of Mount Carmel (SNAM) is sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, March 15, in the College Gym. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Click here to make your appointment today!

MovieMonday@MCCN

On select Mondays throughout the academic year, the Multicultural Education Committee, the Office of Student Life, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will offer a feature film or documentary that highlights the commemorative theme of the month. Upcoming themes are Women’s History Month (March), and Earth Day (April). Movies will be in CLE 103 and pizza and popcorn will be provided. In celebration of Black History Month, the Academy Award winning film, Hidden Figures, will be shown Monday, February 4, at noon in CLE 103. Gather, relax, and enjoy pizza with the MCCN community for MovieMonday@MCCN. Free for all MCCN students, faculty, and staff.

Mandatory Masking in Place for Flu

Columbus Public Health has determined the current influenza level is widespread, which means there is an increased number of flu cases in our community. As we continue on our journey to becoming a high-reliability organization through ZeroHarm, Mount Carmel is taking immediate steps to protect the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff (colleagues, volunteers, physicians and clinicians).

Effective immediately and until further notice, Mount Carmel is:

• Implementing the mandatory masking portion of the Contagious Diseases policy found in Policy Tech (search Contagious Diseases). All staff who didn't receive a flu vaccination (even those with exemptions) are required to wear a mask at all Mount Carmel sites. The mask requirement is part of a comprehensive prevention strategy that will create a healthier, safer environment for anyone who visits or works in a Mount Carmel facility. Colleagues may wear a simple surgical mask obtained throughout the hospitals, through Material Management or from the front desk at the CSC.
• Placing visitor restriction signage at all main and ED entrances to our hospitals. The signs request visitors to seek immediate care if they exhibit flu-like symptoms or abstain from visiting. Refer to Page 2 of the overview/FAQ document for exceptions.
• Offering flu vaccinations to staff. Visit @MC for Employee Health hours and contact information.

Students, faculty and staff with confirmed cases of flu should follow the Contagious Diseases Policy and stay home until free of fever for 24 hours and without the use of fever-reducing medications.

If you have any questions, please contact your leader. Thank you for your prompt attention to this very important matter.