What Dominican Hospital Is Doing

Dear Friends of Dominican Hospital Foundation,

While we are living and working through stressful, unprecedented times, I wanted to take just a few moments to provide an update as to how your community hospital is responding to this crisis. Not a technical or clinical report, but rather a report on the human condition. 

I just got off a Dignity Health conference call where this key message was conveyed — Now is the time to come together to meet the needs of our communities. It instilled so much confidence to hear the thoughtful, intelligent and very serious approach that our health system is employing to address this unprecedented situation.

Our entire hospital team, led by long-time President/CEO, Dr. Nanette Mickiewicz, has been exemplary in every way. With a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, these caregivers have been working around-the-clock on guaranteeing the safest environment to care for patients, their families and each other. 

I have been reassured and encouraged by their commitment and concern for our care. This is where heroism lies, in the simple acts of goodness by everyday people in extraordinary circumstances. All, without fanfare; these first responders have been spectacular in their steady, steely approach to their Job One — healing and tending to those who turn to us for care.

Daily, Dominican leadership considers the resources available, what we need to insure we can provide the care that will be needed going forward and the necessary coordination with local, state and national partners. 

We are planning together, creating new policies, such as the expansion of telehealth, and working closely with all our community agencies. We are working to insure that we continue to serve all in our community, including the most vulnerable.

And it is not only evident in the emergency room or on the patient floors. This can be seen in our thoughtful approach to preventive, proactive safety measures, visiting policy, and even the handling of food in the cafeteria.

If you’d like to know more about all we’re doing to protect our community, please visit our COVID-19 webpage: www.dignityhealth.org/bayarea/locations/dominican/about-us/press-center/coronavirus

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So, what can you do to show your support for the people and services of Dominican Hospital?

First, and foremost, practice self-care as directed — social distancing, hand-washing, etc.

Second, but perhaps most importantly, keep the people that work for the health of the community in your prayers and thoughts. When you do, please consider this prayer authored by Sister Abby Newton, O.P.

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For the patients and families in our care, May they be blessed.

For all of us who carry forth the mission of Dominican, May we be blessed.

For those who experience pain and suffering in our world, our community and our family, Grant peace of mind and heart to all. Amen

In gratitude,
Beverly Grova, VP of Philanthropy, Dominican Hospital Foundation
831-595-3133