These temporary rules are aimed at reducing the spread of all types of flu, in light of the flu outbreak and shortage of vaccine in our area. In general, there will be no visitors under age 16, no visitors with flu-like symptoms and no groups of more than two will be visitors at a time allowed in a patient's room.

• The complete rules are listed here
• A handout for printing and sharing is available here
• An informative flier is available here
• Information about flu-related issues is available here

Please ensure that patients and visitors know about and abide by these rules. Ask your manager or supervisor for guidance about requests for exceptions or what to say to visitors who do not wish to comply. Patients, families and other visitors can read these rules at www.med.umich.edu/flu/.

• Please follow the specific practices that have been set up: www.med.umich.edu/u/flu/pdf/maskconservation.pdf
• Spread awareness using these three fliers

Everyone's cooperation is required to meet our goal of ensuring that every patient and staff member has a mask when needed:

• Please remain flexible as we substitute different products for usual products
• Do not "over - order" or hoard masks
• If you have extra masks that you don't expect to use, please return them to stock

These simple steps can help us continue to protect staff and patients from infection, while safely stretching our supplies. Infection Control is working with high-volume mask users to customize mask conservation efforts. For questions, contact your Infection Control representative.

The display is the third banner produced for the "Inside the Michigan Difference" initiative, funded by FIGs. The purpose is to showcase the operations, processes and employees that support patient care and help make UMHS unique. The previous banner, about the Central Sterile Supply process that cleans and sterilizes OR instruments, will find a new home on the B2 level of University Hospital.

There will be a CQI Brown Bag on the topic from noon - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the MCHC Auditorium.

• Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology and S.P. Hicks Professor of Pathology at the U-M Medical School
• Ana Diez Roux, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., professor of epidemiology, director of the Center for Integrative Approaches to Health Disparities, and associate director of the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health at the U-M School of Public Health

The IOM recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Chinnaiyan and Diez Roux are among 65 new members. Altogether, the IOM has 1,778 members.

• Friday, Nov. 6, dining room A
• Friday, Nov. 20, dining room A

To schedule a consultation, call 1-800-732-8353 or visit www.tiaa-cref.org/services/meetings.

By creating a flexible health spending account you can set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck for out-of-pocket health expenses such as refractive surgery. You must use the funds you set aside because all unused money will be forfeited at year's end. For complete details on FSAs, please refer to your open enrollment workbook or the U-M Benefits Web site for complete details.

For specific price information on LASIK at Kellogg, call 734-615-6914 or e-mail lasik@umich.edu. You also can visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/LASIK.

Town Hall date and time:

• Friday, Nov. 6, noon - 1 p.m., in the MCHC Auditorium in Mott Hospital (Broadcast locations: Brighton Health Center, Canton Health Center, KMS - conference room 5 and NCAC)

Representatives from Pampered Chef and the Greenview Foundation will be onsite to answer any of your questions.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Greenview Foundation. General donations will also be accepted.

• 8:30 - 10 a.m., The genome in high definition: DNA, RNA and Whole Transcriptome applications using SOLiD 3+ Next Generation Sequencing (at BSRB Lobby conference rooms)
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., UMMCC Microarray Core open house: meet SOLiD in person. Lunch is provided (please RSVP), door prizes and raffle (at UMMCC Microarray Core, 7410 CCGC)
• 2 - 3 p.m., The genome in high definition: DNA, RNA and Whole Transcriptome applications using SOLiD Next Generation Sequencing (at Med. Sci. II North Lecture Hall, Rm. 3695)
• 3 - 4 p.m., Using SOLiD Next Generation Sequencing to Profile microRNA in cancer samples (at Med. Sci. II North Lecture Hall, Rm. 3695)

Please RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 3 to Joe Washburn, joewashb@umich.edu or David Miller, david.miller@lifetech.com. Also please send e-mail if you'd like to schedule a consultation appointment and indicate your desired 30 minute time slot. Individual SOLiD 3 Plus expert project consultations are available throughout the day.

The featured speaker will be Gregory Kalemkerian, M.D., a U-M professor who specializes in thoracic cancers and clinical trials. Learn about risk factors, diagnosis and treatment through a descriptive slideshow, discussion, survivor story and time for questions.

Registration is requested but not required. To register, call 734-998-7071 or visit mcancer.org/outreach .

Please come to learn, share your concerns, experiences and knowledge. Registration is not necessary. This support group is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact the Amputee Support Group line at 734-975-7449, or e-mail amputeesupportgroup@umich.edu. For directions, visit our Web site.

The workshop will take place from noon - 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in Palmer Commons Forum Hall. For more information or to register, visit the Web site.

The symposium continues on Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring guest lecturers Susan J. Hayflick, M.D., Oregon Health and Science University; Russell E. Ware, M.D., Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; and platform presentations from abstract awardees. Breakout sessions will highlight a range of topics in pediatric research.

For more information, visit the Web site or e-mail jjtorres@umich.edu.

For more information, call 734-326-6123 or visit the Web site.

For more information or to register, visit the Web site.

Enjoy the opportunity to see our beautiful new facility and learn how our research ensures that patients receive the best care at the right time.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Pierpont/Duderstadt Center Hallway
• Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Michigan League first floor
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., KMS Lounge

Over the summer, GOOD CHOICE transitioned from using the GOOD CHOICE logo to using the MHealthy logo to identify healthier food items in vending machines and on dining and catering menus. Look for the MHealthy logo to make a GOOD CHOICE. MHealthy items meet MHealthy nutrition guidelines for fat, added sugar, sodium, cholesterol and fiber. For a copy of the MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines, or an MHealthy/GOOD CHOICE Dining Guide to participating dining locations on campus, visit the Web site.

The workshop will take place from 9 - 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Taubman Medical Library Learning Resource Center. For more information or to register, visit the Web site.

We appreciate your understanding during this necessary repair.

• Space heaters no longer recommended for purchase
• Unique chemical inventories due Jan. 1
• Registration required for ionizing radiation producing devices
• Death by Cell Phone Campaign: Dangers of distracted driving
• Safety requirements for holiday decorating
• Reducing slip and fall injuries: A responsibility we all share
• Dec. 10 Safety Brown Bag: Safety considerations for unit moves and relocations
• Take 5 for Safety Podcasts
• Safety Academy classes
  

Please read and share this information with staff. This newsletter must be posted on each department's Fire and Safety Tackboard. The safety newsletter is emailed to AdForum, Nurse-ANPALL, Nurse Managers, Safety Liaison Network, COMF and others by request. To be added to the distribution list, e-mail safetymgmt-safety@med.umich.edu.

• UMHS and county health plans
• BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue PFFS Option C and D no longer offered in 2010
• Direct open enrollment calls to the Benefits Office