January 19, 2001

Interpreter Services seminar
MGH Interpreter Services will host a seminar called "Communicating Effectively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients." The seminar will be presented by the Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Feb. 7, 10 am to noon, Clinics Lower Amphitheater. The seminar will cover topics such as the role of the interpreter, legal issues, case studies, communication access and similarities and differences among deaf, oral deaf, late-deafened and hard of hearing persons. For more information, call 726-6966.

HOPES seminars
The MGH HOPES (Helping Our Patients and Families through Education and Support) program will offer "The Male Perspective: A Drop-in Discussion for Men Undergoing Treatment,"facilitated by Jeff Mello, LICSW, MSW, Jan. 22, noon to 1 pm. "Parenting in Challenging Times: A Drop-in Support Group for Parents," facilitated by Paula Rauch, MD, a child psychiatrist, will be offered Jan. 23, 11 to noon. "Are You Thinking about Complementary Therapies? Exploring Yoga," facilitated by Luba Zagachin, certified yoga instructor, will be held Jan. 24, noon to 1 pm. All seminars are held in the Cancer Resource Room on Cox 1. Seminars are free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 724-1822 or 72-HOPES.

POE rollout in Gynecology Service
Provider Order Entry (POE), a computer program used by clinicians to record patient information online, will be implemented in the Gynecology Service beginning Jan. 29. Drop-in training sessions have been scheduled for the Gynecology Service staff. In-house support staff will be available to assist new users during this implementation. Support also is available by calling the Help Desk at 726-5085. For more information, call Michele Cullen, project manager, at 726-6874, or send e-mail to mcullen1@partners.org.

Clinical Research Program seminar
The Clinical Research Program will present "Conducting Clinical Research Studies" for clinical research coordinators with less than six months experience, Feb. 7, 8:30 am to 5 pm, in the Wellman Conference Room. The program will be presented by Lorraine Ellis, MS, MBA, president, Research Dynamics, Inc. This program includes instruction in the site's role in the drug development process, the roles and responsibilities of research staff, good clinical practice, study conduct and audits. The seminar does not address National Institutes of Health studies. This course awards 8.4 CEUs for registered nurses. Enrollment is limited, and registration is required. To register, visit http:\\crnet.mgh.harvard.edu or contact Alison Simmons at 726-1669.