WellStar Student Identification Process

Beginning in April, students who are obtaining clinical experience in WellStar facilities will be identified with a new badge. The student badge will be configured in a landscape format and indicate “Student” in the identifier bar. Students are expected to wear the badges whenever they are in a WellStar facility.

Medical Student Rotation Changes

Don Campbell, M.D., Senior Vice President, Physician Leadership

WellStar is committed to treating patients in a secure and private environment. To that end, medical student rotations will be limited at WellStar.

WellStar Health System Compliance Hotline

WellStar Health System has established a compliance hotline with Global Compliance Services. The hotline serves as a resource for team members and Medical Staff to report instances of fraud waste and abuse. Concerns related to patient safety and quality of care may be reported via this hotline. 

In-Room Device Deployment

By June 30, 2010, WellStar will offer computer access at patients’ bedsides in single-patient rooms, greatly improving clinicians’ workflow where they need it most. New, wall-mounted computer workstations will be installed in every private patient room throughout all WellStar hospitals.

Behavioral Health Update

WellStar’s Behavioral Health is committed to supporting team members who care for patients with both behavioral health and physical conditions. Patients admitted for medical reasons who are also on a legal hold are designated as 1013 or 2013—legal descriptions that ensure patients can be held for examination for their safety.