New IV Infusion Pumps and Updated Cleaning and Distribution Process

Go-Live: Wednesday, June 3 | To support patient safety, infection prevention, and reliable access to equipment, University Medical Center will implement new BD Alaris IV infusion pump components (brains, channels, syringe modules, and PCA modules), along with updated workflows for cleaning, availability, and distribution. Read the FAQs on Connect.

Go-Live Timeline

June 3: Battle Building/Outpatient Surgery Center (OPSC), Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center (ECCC), Emergency Department (ED), and University Medical Center procedural, perioperative, and inpatient units.
All other ambulatory and outpatient areas will transition at a later date; additional guidance will follow.

Operations

Monthly Update: Clinical and Operational Documents

Having a working knowledge of policies and other clinical and operational documents relevant to your role and responsibilities at University Medical Center supports quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Learn What’s New in Clinical and Operational Documents. This month’s highlights include:

Inpatient Staffing and Scheduling Nursing SOP
Adult Mechanical Ventilation Respiratory Therapy (RT) Protocol Order
Wound Care Guideline, and many more

Questions? Email PolicyTechAdmin@uvahealth.org.

Changes to Chemical Restraint Ordering, Documentation, and Monitoring

Effective Monday, June 1 | University Medical Center is updating practices around chemical restraint ordering, post-administration monitoring, and documentation. These changes are intended to make the definition of chemical restraint clearer, address how chemical restraints are documented, and how patients are monitored — not to change clinical decision-making around when or whether they are used.

Beginning June 1, please note the following:

Providers: A new Epic workflow will be launched for ordering chemical restraints.
Nursing: Following administration of a chemical restraint, sedation level and respiratory status will be monitored.

Training can be accessed via the Nursing Center for Excellence site. Questions? Email Michelle Longley, Restraint Committee Chair.

Human Resources

Spring Paid Time Off Cash-Out

If your Paid Time Off (PTO) balance is over 40 hours as of May 23, you may request a PTO cash-out between May 28 and June 7. The June 12 paycheck will include the cash-out payments.

For details, refer to the May 28 email from UVA Payroll. Questions? Email AskHR@virginia.edu.

Team Member Discount Available From UVA Health LASIK Northridge

All UVA Health and UVA academic team members and all UVA students are eligible for a 10% discount on LASIK procedures from UVA Health LASIK Northridge. LASIK is not covered by most insurance plans (including the UVA Health Plan). The out-of-pocket cost is $2,500 per eye, so UVA employees and students can save $250 per eye. To receive the discount, simply inform the scheduling team that you are a UVA employee or student when you schedule your initial evaluation with the clinic. To make an appointment, call 434.982.2010.

Happenings

June: UVA Health Team Member and Health Awareness

To support our UVA Health mission of transforming health and inspiring hope — each month, we recognize team member and health awareness months, weeks, and days. See the list.

June: Foodworks Schedule

Monday-Friday | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m. | University Hospital, Chopp’d location, cafeteria | Foodworks is a dining platform that creates community through food by partnering with the best local restaurants and showcasing them to build connections. Its mission is to celebrate culinary creativity, culture, and community. This service provides a weekly rotation of local restaurants. Schedule and menus:

June 1-5: Roux St. Cafe
June 8-12: Little Manila
June 15-19: Crozet Seafood Supply
June 22-26: Beacon
June 29-July 3: Al Carbon

Physicians and APPs: Get a New Provider Headshot

McKim Hall | Ground Floor, Room G045 | No appointment necessary. Bring a white coat if you have one; if not, one will be provided. Photos taken in 10 minutes or less on:

Tuesday, June 2 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16 | noon-3 p.m.
Thursday, June 25 | 1-4 p.m.

Divorce Wellness Group

Starts Wednesday, June 3 | noon-1 p.m. | This five-week virtual journey to healing offers a supportive place to learn self-care, build confidence and self-esteem, foster meaningful connections, and develop support networks. Learn more and register.

Healthy Brain Aging: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk for Dementia

Thursday, June 4 | noon-1 p.m. | Zoom | Recognize your risk factors for developing dementia and learn what you and your primary care team can do to reduce your risk. Presented by UVA Health’s Heather Ferris, MD, PhD. Hoos Well reward-eligible. Read more.

Survivorship Wellness

June 4-July 9 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Zoom | Registration Required | Led by UVA Health experts — this free, six-week, virtual series is designed to help navigate life beyond treatment. Please join to receive expert guidance, practical tips, and healing for the mind, body, and soul. Flyer. To register, email cancersupportservices@uvahealth.org.

2026 Festival of Cultures

Saturday, June 6 | noon-3 p.m.| Brooks Family YMCA, 151 McIntire Park Drive | UVA Health Office of Community Engagement and Health Outcomes, UVA Health OB-GYN, and UVA Health Family Medicine are among the sponsors of this second annual event, attended by more than 420 people last year! Free, family friendly activities include bounce house, face painting, sack race, sports physicals for middle and high school students; resources on physical, adolescent, women’s health, and behavioral health; summer safety information; clothing and artifact displays; and music and other entertainment. Health information available in six languages: English, Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, and Arabic. Food trucks on-site. For more information, contact Jackie Martin, Director, Community Partnerships and Health Outcomes, UVA Health.

Donate Blood: Roll Up Your Sleeve and Help

Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 23 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Battle Building, Quayle Center, first floor | There is a critical need for blood donors to make appointments now — help us keep the blood supply strong! To register, contact Sharon Jones. Swag alert: Donors who give June 1-28 will receive a $15 e-gift card and be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. Details.

Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium Conference

June 8-9 | Inn at Virginia Tech | Explore the journey from discovery to development in the world of drug research. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with academic and industrial experts, share insights, and gain valuable knowledge about the latest trends in drug discovery. Register.

4th Annual UVA Health Interdisciplinary QI/PS Showcase

Tuesday, June 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Education Resource Center, Room A | UVA Health Patient Safety event to recognize local improvements in quality improvement and patient safety (QI/PS) from all disciplines. Details.

3rd Annual Gun Violence Summit: Community Care and Response

Thursday, July 16 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Piedmont Virginia Community College, Bolick Center | Community leaders, youth, professionals, and stakeholders will come together to address violence, share resources, and build solutions. This year’s summit focuses on prevention, healing, and strengthening coordinated responses to violence, with an emphasis on supporting youth, individuals, and families impacted by violence as we work toward safer, stronger, and more connected communities. Questions? Contact Brittany Nash. Register.

Research Administration Program for Higher Education Professionals

Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 1 | Interested in a career in research administration but unsure how to gain the skills and experience needed? This online, 12-session program is designed for you. From proposal development to research management and financial management, you’ll be equipped with the foundation for this rapidly growing field. Learn more.

Appreciation

The Power of Nurses: 2026 National Nurses Week at UVA Health

UVA Health celebrated 2026 National Nurses Week from Charlottesville to Northern Virginia — honoring the around the clock contributions of thousands of nurses in a wide variety of roles and sites. The concept of National Nurses Week began in the early 1950s, but wasn't formally celebrated until the mid-1970s. In 1974, the International Council of Nurses declared May 12 — the birthday of Florence Nightingale, often called the “the founder of modern nursing” — as International Nurses Day. This year's theme: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.

Read more and see the amazing photos on Connect.

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