Letter from Ron Langlotz, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer
Your commitment, strength and compassion during these challenging times have been truly heroic. You have not only handled the demands of an unprecedented health crisis but have done so with grace, resilience and an unwavering dedication to our patients and their families. For this, the leadership team and I are profoundly grateful and proud.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are not just looking back at our past, but also looking ahead to our future. It's a time to honor our history and set our sights on achieving even greater nursing excellence. This journey involves more than just upholding our existing standards; it's about constantly improving, innovating and striving for excellence in every aspect of our practice.
As we look to the future, we are committed to helping you grow professionally by giving you the tools, training and opportunities you need to succeed. We will continue to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and respect where your contributions are valued, your voices are heard and your expertise is recognized.
As we commemorate our rich history and look forward to a bright future, I want to thank you once again for your extraordinary efforts and dedication. Together, we will continue to uphold the highest standards of nursing excellence, ensuring that our hospital remains a place of healing, hope and exceptional care.
Here's to our past achievements, our current successes and our future endeavors. Happy 50th anniversary to us all!
With deepest gratitude and renewed commitment,
Ron Langlotz, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
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Letter from Ron Langlotz, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer
Welcome to Howard County Medical Center's 2023-2024 biennial Nursing Report.
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Improving the New Nurse Experience with the Nurse Residency Program
Ranked #3 in the country by nurse.org, the Nurse Residency Program at JHHCMC provides new nurses with the tools and mentorship they need to successfully transition from an academic to a clinical setting.
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The Nurse Externship Program
The nurse externship program at JHHCMC gives nursing students in their final year of school the opportunity to play an active role in the hospital, gain invaluable hands-on experience across hospital departments.
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First Nurse Scientist at JHHCMC Drives Research Innovation and Improvement
Nurse scientist Vicki Lowe, Ph.D., RN, is on a mission to support nurses at JHHCMC in navigating the research process and inspire and empower them to spearhead research initiatives.
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Fall Prevention A Path to Success
Director of Medical and Surgical Nursing Services, Marian Asiedu, MSN, RN, CWCN, and her team helped to identify and implement new safety strategies to improve fall prevention measures across JHHCMC.
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Bereavement Boxes Offer Comfort to Families
The bereavement box program allows nursing staff to offer enhanced family-centered support and understanding to those who are grieving and navigating end-of-life care at JHHCMC. The development of the program is a wonderful example of cross-department collaboration.
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Collaboration in Crisis Builds Foundation for the Future
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and providers across all units came together to lend support where it was needed. The experience laid the foundation for improved crisis response and collaboration at JHHCMC once again during a surge.
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Unifying Communications
Clinical Informatics Manager Kim Rost, R.N., served as a liaison between the JHHCMC administration and nursing department to develop novel communications solutions that improve teamwork and, ultimately, patient safety.
