Guide to Student Rotations
Please read...
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Orientation Essentials Module
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Patient Experience/Culture of Service & Service Excellence: Acknowledgement
& Commitment to Standards
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Orientation Test
- Point of Care (POC) EMR User Manual
School to Complete:
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Health & Background Screening
Student to Complete:
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Statement of Responsibility
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Confidentiality Statement
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Orientation Acknowledgement
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Student Orientation Record
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Orientation Essentials Post Test
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Whittier Systems Access Request Form - Agencies & Schools
- Service Excellence Signature Page
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Student Parking Application
*To obtain a parking pass you must make an appointment,
on your first day, with Nayra Diaz in Administration. Appointment hours are Monday –
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
**$40 CASH deposit is refundable, contingent on compliance of parking lot rules.

Videos:
In the video player below is a playlist of videos.
- Please click on the video player below to activate it.
- To access all of the videos listed just below the video player, please
click on the "Playlist" button located at the bottom of the
video player screen.
List of Videos
- Blood Glucose Entry
- Electronic Forms
- Patient Education
- Flow Charts
- Insulin
- Pharmacy Medadmin
- Accessing Virtual Record
- MedAct
- Critical Values Test
- Reassessment on e MAR
Welcome to Whittier Hospital Medical Center
We are excited to have students here, as students challenge all of us to
keep up on evidenced based practices and keep our skills sharp. We hope
that your clinical experience will be rewarding and that the skills you
learn will excite and challenge you as you move forward to complete your
education. The Leadership team at WHMC will be available to assist you
and will provide support during your rotations, if needed. We have an
open door policy and students are always welcome to ask questions or share
observations or concerns. In order to prepare you for your rotation at
WHMC, you will need to complete the following orientation materials before
your first clinical shift worked in the hospital. These materials cover
essential policies & procedures, clinical standards, documentation
requirements, computer access, and performance expectations, to name a
few. Listed below is a summary of the materials that you will need to complete:
1. Orientation Essentials Module
This module was developed to give you an overview of essential policies,
procedures and expectations here at WHMC. Content includes but is not
limited to Information access and management, patient safety, core measures,
never events, infection prevention, privacy/confidentiality, environment
of care, codes, etc. After review of study module, you will be required
to complete and pass a
Post Test
. You will not be permitted to start your clinical rotation until these
elements are completed.
2. Patient Experience/Culture of Service & Service Excellence Expectations
Service Excellence begins at the front door, continues with EVERY interaction,
in EVERY department, and is expected by EVERY hospital team member and
physician. You are required to sign your commitment to our Service Excellence
Expectations before you start your rotations. Non-adherence to accepted
behavior standards may be grounds for removal from the rotation at WHMC.
Listed below is a summary of expectations:
1. Use
AIDET at all times
2. Treat everyone with
respect
3.
Communicate with compassion
4. Create a
positive first impression
5. Utilize OnStage/BackStage behaviors
6. Apologize, and amend when needed
7. Maintain a
safe environment
8. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality
at all times
9. Work together as a
TEAM
10. Leave a
lasting impression
3. Parking
Due to limited parking, we ask that you please use the PARKING CONCEPTS
INC lot across the street from the hospital. Please complete the Parking
Access Card Request form to obtain a parking key card from the parking
lot office located on the bottom level.
WARNING: Vehicles parked in unauthorized areas (front hospital parking
lot, Marie Callender’s lot, residential streets) are subject to
towing at owner’s expense.
Please complete these items promptly so that there will not be any interruption
in your scheduled clinical rotations. We look forward to having you at
Whittier Hospital Medical Center and hope that you will consider us in
the future as you begin your nursing career!
Sincerely,
Sarkis Vartanian
RN, BSN, MS
Chief Nursing Officer
TEAM WHMC
Sarkis Vartanian, RN, BSN, MS
Chief Nursing Officer
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Ernie Matsuo, RCP, BS, RRT
Cardiology - Director
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Jennifer Flores, RN, MBA
Informatics Director
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Lori Chaves, RN, CNOR
Perioperative - Director
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Mike Nakamura, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy - Director
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Brandon Muse, CRT, ARRT
Radiology - Director
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B.J. Fukuji, PT, MHA
Rehabilitation Therapy - Director
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Erin Hancock, RN
Emergency Department – Director
Intensive Care Unit – Director
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Laurie Mammolite, RN
Perinatal – Director
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Reina Zabalerio, RN
Pediatric Sub Acute - Director
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Vernice Carag, RN, BSN, PCCN
DOU – Director
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Shielah Creus RN, BSN
Quality & Risk Management/
Accreditation/Nursing Administration
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