CARE
In this issue:
Page 2: James Bower, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer Page 4: Nursing Council Presents Annual Awards Page 6: Womens Tea & Tips for Wellness Page 8: 28th Annual Practical Cardiology Symposium
editor:
layout/writer:
facebook.com/researchmedicalcenter
@ResearchMed
researchmedicalcenter.blogspot.com
certified neuroscience registered nurses (From left): Deena Matt, Melissa Ellis, Jacki Addington, Michelle Jackson, Robin Burkhead, Susan Hale. Not pictured: Mary Beth Golden and Lori Brown.
Research Medical Center Welcomes James Bower, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
Research Medical Center announced the appointment of James S. Bower, MD, as chief medical officer for the hospital. Dr. Bower is a long-tenured and frequently honored physician who offers a breadth of medical experience and healthcare leadership. Board-certified in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Bower has more than 30 years of experience and has published numerous pulmonary medicine professional papers. He has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from Research Medical Center and is listed among Best Doctors in Kansas City in Kansas City magazine. Dr. Bower is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, and Society for Critical Care Medicine. He has served in numerous leadership and advisory roles for Research Medical Center, HCA Midwest Health System and the community. Among his positions, Dr. Bower was a board member for the Community Health Group and the Kansas City Health Care Foundation. Dr. Bower is a graduate of Columbia Universitys College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his residency and fellowships at the University of Michigan Health System, where he also served on the faculty. Were very pleased to welcome Dr. Bower as our new chief medical officer, said Kevin Hicks, Research Medical Center chief executive officer. He has a long and distinguished history of service to Research Medical Center and the Kansas City community and will continue to serve both in his new role.
3 11
Nurses recognized with P.E.E.R., Veteran, Novice, Preceptor, PCT and Unit Secretary of the Year awards
tien Nguyen (4 West), Carolyn Bethel (Neuro/Ortho Unit), Sharon Stripling (Midwest Center for Eating Disorders), gloria Mcgrath (Critical Care Float Pool), andrea Froese (Intensive Care Unit), Mary Hastert (Neuro/Ortho Unit), Mary wilson (4 West) and deon McKinzy (4 North) were recently honored with the P.E.E.R., Veteran, Novice, Preceptor, PCT and Unit Secretary of the Year awards respectively. The P.E.E.R. Recognition Program was designed by the Nursing Councils to identify and honor superior nurses at Research Medical Center who exemplify clinical excellence. This honor includes a monetary award for continuing education in nursing at Research Medical Center. This award is presented to one nurse each quarter. elizabeth lee, Heather lewis, Becky wright and tess laoruangroch were recognized for their work in the Clinical Recognition Program. This program recognizes nurses as they achieve progressive levels of involvement and committment, ranging from Clinical Level I-IV. erin Fetterolf, Beth Hopkins and Cyndi Johnson were honored for attaining their Masters of Science in Nursing degrees, while erin Fetterolf, tina Hunt, rose Mutunga, Megan rogers and Shanika taylor-Fields were recognized for obtaining their nurse practitioner degrees. Several of our nurses have received certification in neuroscience, critical care, diabetes, electronic fetal monitoring, oncology and orthopedics. Below is a complete list of certifications. neuroscience Jacki Addington Lori Brown Robin Burkhead Melissa Ellis Mary Beth Golden Susan Hale Michelle Jackson Deena Matt critical care Ben Baker Andrew Gerhardt Daryl Kampschroeder Ariana King Gail Meyer Lynda Meyer William Michalides Maria Oles Lindsey Schroeder Ryan Westhues diabetes management Kevin Kunkelman electronic fetal monitoring Beth Hopkins oncologY Carolyn Tessler orthopedics Sarah Prichard
Stephanie Graff, MD
Jo Hilbrenner, FNP-C
The Womens Tea & Tips for Wellness event held May 12 on the Research Brookside Campus brought out several women throughout the community who enjoyed tea, pastries, health tips and shopping! Stephanie graff, Md, medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer with Midwest Cancer Care at Research Medical Center, gave an informative presentation on The Basics of Breast Health, including the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Jo Hilbrenner, FNP-C, nurse practitioner with Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists at Research Medical Center, had a Heart to Heart for Women by presenting Know Your Numbers for heart health and the American Heart Associations Lifes Simple Seven. Lifes Simple Seven is a seven step list developed to promote lifestyle changes and heart disease prevention.
The steps include: Dont smoke Maintain a healthy weight Manage blood pressure Eat a healthy diet Keep blood sugar at healthy levels Keep cholesterol levels in check Engage in regular physical activity
Blood pressure checks were available at the event. Screening mammograms were also scheduled throughout the day on the Research Brookside Campus. And, everyone enjoyed Taking Tea, presented by the Daughters of the British Empire, a demonstration of the proper way to take afternoon tea.
11
uPCOMiNG
Events
July 12: employee of the Month/Retirement Awards Ceremony @ cafeteria, 3-4 p.m. auguSt 20: Research Medical Center Golf Classic @ Blue hills Country Club. Call 276-4218 to register. SePteMBer 28: 28th Annual Practical Cardiology Symposium @ Sheraton Overland Park hotel. Call 2764218 to register. oCtoBer 5: light the Night Walk @ Cleveland Chiropractic, 10850 lowell, 7:45 p.m. NoVeMBer 3: 14th Candlelight Ball @ Overland Park Sheraton hotel. Call 2764218 for details.
research medical center receiVes ahas gold plus award for stroke care
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association also recognized Dr. Ahmed and Research Medical Center for success in using Get With The Guidelines to improve quality of care for heart disease and stroke patients. Gold hospitals follow treatment guidelines in certain key measures at least 85 percent of the time and have maintained this performance level for consecutive 12-month intervals. The Plus awards represent a current gold award and additional 75 percent compliance with modulespecific quality measures for at least 12 consecutive months.
facebook.com/researchmedicalcenter
@ResearchMed
aha gold plus award for stroke care (From left): Jennifer Parreira, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, neuroscience nurse practitioner; Iftekhar Ahmed, MD; Megan Rogers, FNP-C; and Kevin J. Hicks, CEO ReSeARCh MeDiCAl CeNTeR A PuBli CATi ON fOR eMPlOYeeS JulY 2012 7
2012 candlelight ball committee Front row): Keyna Shaeffer, Andy Armstrong, MD, Kristin Armstrong, Susan Richards & Dow Richards, MD, Cynthia Randazzo. (Back row): Kyle Coffman, MD, David Shaeffer, MD, Jason Graff, MD, Mike Connor, MD, Stephanie Graff, MD, Joel McKinsey, MD, Scott Bjerke, MD, Stephanie Bjerke, Sharon Harris-Baugh, MD. (Out of camera range): Neil Bhargava, MD, Lisa Connor, Jennifer McKinsey, MD.
Im certain this years event will be a memorable night of dining, dancing and socializing with friends, Dr. Armstrong said. The Candlelight Ball is a great event to see our friends and colleagues dressed in something better than scrubs in a fun setting outside of the workplace. You can purchase a table or individual tickets are available. For more information contact The Research Foundation at (816) 276-4218 or to register please visit the Foundations website at www.theresearchfoundationkc.org.
Darinda Reberry, RN, MSN, director of intensive care at Research Medical Center, says the rigorous criteria for earning the CNRN illustrates the experience and dedication of the eight nurses. Research Medical Centers ICU is 32 percent specially certified after this effort, she says. Each of these nurses represents an average of 14 years experience in neuroscience nursing. The fact that the nurses are willing to go above and beyond to advance their knowledge of the field translates to excellent, compassionate patient care.
GOLD
Comprised of members of various departments, the Healthy Habits Committees goal is to support and encourage employees who want to live healthier and happier lives through physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. The tireless efforts of the committee has resulted in consistent recognition from the American Heart Association with the Gold Fit-Friendly Company award in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, which recognized Research Medical Center for providing physical fitness and healthy eating options for employees, and for promoting a culture of wellness.
The key to losing weight is to burn more calories than you take in. Every activity burns calories, even sleeping. According to LiveStrong.com, a 125-pound person burns 38 calories per hour while sleeping, a 155-pound person burns 46 per hour, and a 185-pound person burns 56 per hour. Here are some other calorie facts (courtesy of eHow.com):
If you weigh 155 pounds, you will burn about 37 calories in half an hour of watching television Playing cards for the same period of time will use about 60 calories For house cleaning, consider 30 minutes of doing laundry to use 74 calories and dusting as 82 Half an hour of cooking uses about 93 Painting the exterior of a house uses about 176 calories and gardening 167 in 30 minutes If you climb stairs for 30 minutes, that will come to 316 calories
Try to do things in a way that is a little harder. Walk more and drive less. Use a rake instead of a leaf blower. Mow your own lawn instead of paying someone to do it. It all adds up.
9 11
The Service Auxiliary: A long Rich history Coupled With a Promising future
bY kim higgins
The Service Auxiliary is proud of its long tradition of support for Research Medical Center. The Service Auxiliary dates back to 1932, when a group of young women wanted a more handson way of helping. They created an alternative to the larger auxiliary. They held monthly meetings, established a minimum requirement for service hours, and grew a membership of 40 to 50. The group had a significant impact. Patients were comforted and cared for on a daily basis. Members worked regular shifts in the gift shop and, because patients stayed in the hospital long enough to convalesce, they visited patient rooms with gift and library carts. One example of Service Auxiliary members dedication is exemplified by Jane Ireland. She was born in 1916 two years before German Hospital changed its name to Research Medical Center. Jane is truly young at heart. Every month she comes to sew heart pillows. These heart-shaped pillows are distributed to patients in cardiac rehab and in the ICU. Kathy Smith, ICU manager, notes that Nurses like them because they are just the right size for the patient to hold when coughing or supporting their incision during movement. It also gives them a useful memento after discharge to help them in their recovery at home. A cardiac surgery patient added, My heart pillow is my security blanket and I really appreciate the fact that it is handmade. I love my pillow so much I named it Sadie after my dog. Bette Diner, a member since 1963, remembers a funny episode when Bess Truman requested a book. Bette arrived with the cart and found former President Truman at his wifes bedside. She felt so nervous that she babbled nonstop about various book suggestions; her partner meanwhile simply crouched behind the cart. When they emerged in the hall they shared a good laugh with the secret service agents posted there. At monthly meetings, the Service Auxiliary made meal tray favors by the hundreds and hand puppets for pediatric patients. A subcommittee worked year-round to create holiday decorations that the group delivered to all areas of the hospital. Every patient room even had a yarn Santa hanging in each window. The group fostered an early and ongoing tie to the maternity unit. Members volunteered to manage new baby photos. Babies born near Christmas went home in a red flannel bunting shaped like a stocking and when car seats became mandatory, the group supplied one to families who needed one. In 1983, the Service Auxiliary financed the publication of a booklet entitled Rainbows Never End as a resource for parents grieving the loss of a baby. With the income generated by dues and a percentage of baby photo sales, the Service Auxiliary made annual gifts to the hospital selected from a wish list provided by many departments. A donation to nursing scholarships was always part of the total. Women joined the Service Auxiliary based on various connections to the hospital. Julia Kettners husband was an internist at the 23rd and Holmes location when she joined in 1960. Ella Szeto, our newest member, also wanted to be at Research where she could help her husbands patients. Roena Iiams had a daughter on the nursing staff when a friend recruited her. Julia speaks for the entire group when she says, I have enjoyed the opportunity to keep up with friends, to maintain an interest in the hospital, and to work on projects that benefit the patients. In 2011, for the first time an auxiliary member was recognized by the medical staff at its annual meeting in December. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to both Sandra Kay Rozen and Dr. Jay Rozen. Sandi was saluted for her exemplary volunteerism, including the Service Auxiliary. She has invested tremendous energy, enthusiasm, and leadership in the Service Auxiliary; indeed, she is a spark plug in the organization. Dr. Rozen was honored for his extraordinary contribution in radiology. Over the years the membership has aged and dwindled in number. The Service Auxiliary still provides holiday decorations. Now departments come to 1-North and choose for themselves in early December. This article could be construed as a tribute to an 80-year-old organization whose manners and priorities might seem as quaint as a chintz pillow. It is true that demographics, economics, and womens roles have shifted. But the mission statementto render service to the patients of Research Medical Centeris timeless. The Auxiliarys challenge is to determine how to best live out that mission in 2012. According to Chaplain Chuck Robertson of the Pastoral Care Department, The overall vision is to better integrate the Service Auxiliary into the larger volunteer movement at Research. It is a worthy challenge to evolve, to bridge to a new generation, to engage both genders, to support the hospital and its outstanding staff, and to partner with other organizations in the neighborhood. Perhaps the countless hours of service given by the Service Auxiliary through the years can be a legacy to build new connections and strengthen current ones within Research Medical Center.
10
liz tremain
Facility Privacy Official/ Ethics & Compliance Officer (816) 276-3306 liz.tremain@hcamidwest.com
11 11
*APR=Annual Percentage Rate, based on credit history and other factors ** For qualified homeowners. Contact your tax advisor for more details.