THE VITALINK Maury Regional Medical Center January 2010 Vol. XXIX, Issue 1 Annual Fund-Raising Drive Raises Nearly $90,000 To Aid Local Community As a result of October’s fund-raising effort, nearly $90,000 was raised to support the Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation and the United Way of Maury County, according to drive co-chairs Jennifer Busby, director of health information management, and David Thomas, director of radiation therapy. “Last year, Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) changed the way it approaches employee fund-raising drives. Employees are now asked just one time per year to make donations to the Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation and the United Way and are no longer asked to give to additional charities,” said Busby. “Focusing our efforts like this will help to make a greater impact on those we serve.” Employees, volunteers, physicians and board members pledged Pictured is drive Co-Chair Busby with Foun$54,310 to the foundation and $35,116 to the local United Way chap- dation Executive Director Kilgore reviewing ter. donation totals at The Retreat, a hospitality As part of the foundation’s annual drive, donors were offered the op- house for cancer patients undergoing treatportunity to designate their donation to one or more of the foundation’s ment at MRMC. The Retreat is one of 13 13 funds. According to Joe Kilgore, executive director of the founda- specified foundation funds. tion, more than $13,000 was designated to the general foundation fund. Other top funds were the William R. Walter Employee Assistance Fund, which assists employees during unexpected emergencies or with their continuing education; the Cancer Fund, which provides cancer patients with medications and other medical supplies who would otherwise be unable to obtain such items; and the Special Needs Fund, which see Annual Drive, page 7 Award-Winning Services Featured in MRMC Commercials MRMC launched two new television commercials in January. One commercial focuses on clinical excellence and the awards and recognitions the medical center has received, including being one of only 23 hospitals in the nation to receive the Premier Award for Quality and being recognized as a Top 50 health system. The second commercial promotes the skilled surgical services provided at the medical center, ranging from minimally invasive to complex vascular procedures. These commercials complement those that the medical center has aired in the past promoting cancer, women’s, orthopedic and heart services. “We have worked hard to become one of the nation’s best hospitals, and our commitment to excellence has been recognized on a national level. These commercials illustrate our accomplishments and our commitment to provide the best possible care to every patient every day. Thank you to everyone involved in the production of these commercials,” said CEO Robert Otwell. The commercials air on Channel 2, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Fox17—predominately during news segments—and on several cable networks including CNN, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, the History Channel and MSNBC. The spots are also available for public viewing on mauryregional.com. THE VITALINK New Employees December 2009 EMS Melissa Dingus James Prince Environmental Services Randel Collins Home Services Jill Fields Imaging Charles Duncan Shelley Everett Laboratory Ricky Fleming Sharilyn Gambrell Jennifer Hodge Kaycie Pruitt Tara Stanfill Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation Joe Kilgore continued on page 3 The VitaLink is published monthly for Maury Regional Medical Center through the Marketing Department. Distribution is to employees, retirees, members of the medical staff, board of trustees, advisory board, Maury County Commission, and volunteers. Vice Presidents Retire After Years of Dedicated Service Two long-serving vice presidents, Darlene Baxter and Ron Pope, recently retired from the medical center after years of faithful service. Baxter worked for MRMC for more than 25 years, most recently as vice president of affiliated services and executive director of the Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation. Previously, she held the positions of director of business/community affairs, director of hospital relations, assistant administrator-support departments and associate administrator. The Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation was established in October 2006 under Baxter. Last year she was instrumental in initiating the Dispensary of Hope, which provides free medication to patients meeting a certain financial criteria at Ambulatory Care and the Lewis Health Center. In 2005, Baxter received the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) Meritorious Service Award for Senior Executives for her exemplary leadership within the organization and the community. Pope began working for Maury Regional nearly 34 years ago. He most recently served as vice president of administrative and ancillary services. Pope also served as patient accounts manager, director of patient accounting, business office manager, assistant administrator and associate administrator. Pope has been affiliated with the American College of Healthcare Executives and served on the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board of Directors. During his time with MRMC, Pope has been instrumental in the Certificate of Need process for many of the services now provided, as well as facility expansions and technological improvements. “Ron and Darlene have shown great passion for providing quality services to the people of Maury County and the surrounding communities. They have been instrumental in many of the accomplishments the medical center has made in the past several decades. Their unwavering commitment to Maury Regional throughout the years is an example to all,” said CEO Robert Otwell. Employees Participate in Blood Drive The blood drive on January 20 resulted in 55 productive units of blood which has the potential to save 165 lives. The next blood drive is scheduled for June 9. Pictured is American Red Cross Volunteer Kendra Black preparing Cathy Malone, administrative director of cardiopulmonary services, for her blood donation. For address corrections, please contact the Human Resources Department. Editor: Rita Williams Designer & Copywriter: Kat Hunter Proofreader: Jan Varnado 1224 Trotwood Avenue Columbia, TN 38401 2 THE VITALINK Watson Appointed Vice President Alan Watson has accepted the position of vice president of affiliate and outpatient services. Prior to coming to MRMC, Watson served as chief executive officer (CEO) of Baptist Hospital West in Knoxville, Tennessee. He also served as CEO of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Bradley Memorial Hospital in east Tennessee. “We are pleased to have Alan join Maury Regional and the senior leadership team. His experience in health care administration will guide our ancillary services to continue to provide the excellent care to which they have been committed,” said CEO Robert Otwell. Watson has a master’s degree in community health administration and wellness promotion from California College for Health Sciences, and a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and served on the Tennessee Hospital Association’s Budget and Finance Committee. As vice president of affiliate and outpatient services, Watson will oversee the affiliate facilities and the MRMC laboratory, outpatient physical medicine, occupational medicine and imaging services departments. New Employees continued Nursing Melissa Clark Seth Harnden Candace Jones Genevieve McRae Alice Rose Jodi Teeters Alan Zenthoefer Patient Access Amy Avery Devan Gardner Dessa Langley Gregory Layne Organizational Announcement Terri Estes has accepted the position of assistant nurse manager for Third West/Oncology/Dialysis. Before joining the medical center, Estes served as emergency services nurse manager at a health care facility in Mississippi. She has 21 years of experience and has a bachelor’s of nursing degree from University of North Alabama. “We are very excited to have Terri join our team. She brings a wealth of resources, experience and knowledge that will be a tremendous asset to the medical center,” said Diane Perry, administrative director of adult medicine and oncology. Promotions Freddie Stanfa from service worker, Environmental Services, to transporter, Transporters Cervical Cancer Screenings Offered Maury Regional Medical Center offered a free cervical cancer screening on January 22 for women who had not been screened in the past year or who are at greater risk for developing cervical cancer. The screening was provided at the MRMC Cancer Center by Michael J. Pelletier, M.D., a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. “With the recent increases in unemployment, we realized that there are numerous women in our region who might no longer have insurance. When this happens, women often don’t get wellness screenings such as their annual Pap test,” said Pam Hibbs, administrative director of women’s and children’s services at MRMC. Hibbs also was a guest speaker at the Columbia Housing Authority’s monthly Health Watch program, sponsored by MRMC. She discussed risk factors, prevention and the Dr. Pelletier importance of screening in regards to cervical cancer. 3 Transfers Kayla Eichhorn from phlebotomist, Laboratory, to unit secretary/nurse tech, Oncology THE VITALINK Births Carey Albright, Ortho/Neuro/PostOp, and her husband, Marcus, welcomed Baylor Marie Albright on January 9. She weighed 6 lbs. and 4 ozs. Katharyn Baker, Admitting, and her husband, Blaire, welcomed Gabriel Verdon Baker on January 4. He weighed 5 lbs. and 13 ozs. Jennifer Burgett, Inpatient Oncology, and her husband, Derrick, welcomed Macie Rae Burgett on December 2, 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. and 14 ozs. Dr. Dana J. Chandler, Family Health Group, and her husband, Ben, welcomed Sophia Elizabeth Chandler on January 11. She weighed 7 lbs. and 5 ozs. Melissa Cunningham, Labor and Delivery, and her husband, Jason, CCU, welcomed Laney Grace Cunningham on December 27, 2009. She weighed 8 lbs. and 2 ozs. Brandi Rains, Oncology, and her husband, Coty, welcomed Leighla Layne Rains on December 21, 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. and 8 ozs. Chessica Runyon, Third West, and her husband, Ted, Respiratory Care, welcomed Virginia Kendall Runyon on December 22, 2009. She weighed 7 lbs. and 11 ozs. Shantel Survant, Patient Access, and Brandon Love welcomed Lillie Jane Lea Love on December 24, 2009. She weighed 9 lbs. and 7 ozs. Employee Suggestion Program Updated The recognition process for We Are Maury, the employee suggestion program for improving patient and employee experiences at the medical center, was updated on January 1. Employees will now be recognized by name for submitting ideas to the program, according to Brenda Totty, vice president of quality services. Ideas that are implemented will be listed in Weekly Notes once a month with the submitter’s name. New incentives have been added, including $25 checks for implemented ideas and a quarterly drawing for a $50 check for all eligible ideas. Five individuals were recently presented with $25 awards for their suggestions submitted and approved for implementation. Those employees are: Sue MacArthur, Staff Development; Judy Culberson, Endoscopy; Donna Pullen, Switchboard; Kathy Lampley, Quality Services; and Patrick Harlan, Business Development. Suggestions included installing automatic door openers, posting listings of nursing station numbers, installing a sign to help individuals locate the restroom on the second floor, creating a system to notify departments when an employee’s status changes, and eye exams for Care-A-Van drivers. In addition, Pat Troope, Security, was the winner of the We Are Maury logo contest and received a $50 gas card. Ultrasound Re-Accreditation Received Maury Regional Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of re-accreditation in obstetric, gynecological, vascular and general ultrasound services as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). “This accreditation is a reflection of the commitment and quality services that the Ultrasound Department provides. Thank you for your dedication to excellence,” said Pam Williams, director of imaging. The ACR awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluation are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report. Leadership Maury Visits MRMC Members of the Maury Alliance’s Leadership Maury, a local personal development program designed to motivate participants to enhance the quality of their leadership in addressing pertinent community needs, visited MRMC on January 21 to learn more about health care in their community. During their visit, they toured several departments within the medical center. Pictured is Brenda Bishop, chest pain center coordinator, with several participants while conducting a tour of the CT room. 4 THE VITALINK MRMC Introduces Daily Fit Meals The MRMC cafeteria recently began featuring healthier daily meal specials to staff, patients and guests. These new “Fit Meals” include food items less than 450 calories, with 35 percent or less of the calories coming from fat, according to Clinical Dietitian Jason Mallory. “Four-hundred and fifty calories per Pictured are Lena Young, certified meal is typical for a 1,200 to 1,500 calotechnician, and Mallory looking on as rie diet. When the meals are prepared, Production Supervisor Chuck Lardie much emphasis goes into directly folprepares a healthy fruit smoothie during lowing the recipes, so that the nutritional the cafeteria’s breakfast hours. information we provide to the consumer is as accurate as possible. Also, increased attention will be placed on using appropriate serving utensils to provide proper portions,” said Mallory. Every day, healthy breakfast choices will be available including Kashi cereals, and low cholesterol eggs and turkey sausage. Lunch and dinner Fit Meals will include a balanced choice entree, a vegetable, whole wheat bread, and an option of skim milk, fruit or yogurt. In addition to the changes made in the cafeteria, the medical center’s vending machines will carry “Green Leaf” healthy snack options. These items are 250 calories or less, with 35 percent or less of the calories coming from fat, 35 percent or less from sugar, and ten percent or less from saturated fat. Nurses Receive Certifications Numerous OB nurses received certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC). Kelly Taylor and Rhonda Curry earned a certification in maternal newborn nursing. Amanda Ingram, Janet Maloney, Deborah McCormack, Heather Bowen, Aimee Pilapil and Christine Carson received certification in low risk newborn nursing. Sally Thurman earned a certification in high risk neonatal nursing. All nurses sat for their exams at MRMC, with Janice Henkel, women’s and children’s service line clinical educator, as the proctor. To obtain these certifications, nurses must have an unencumbered RN licensure and have two years of clinical practice. He or she must also pass a written exam. MRMC Encourages Staff to “Go Red” on Feb. 5 in Support of Heart Month In recognition of Heart Disease Awareness Month in February, the medical center encourages everyone to wear red on February 5, the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. “Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation’s number one killer—in men and women. On National Wear Red Day we are encouraging all staff to wear red and to speak up against heart disease,” said Brenda Bishop, chest pain center coordinator. Know the signs of a heart attack: • Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back, which can feel like an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain • Discomfort in other parts of the upper body, one or both arms, neck, jaw, upper back or stomach • Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort • Unusual fatigue • Other signs are breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness Know the signs of a stroke: • Sudden numbness on one side of the body • Sudden confusion or trouble speaking • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden dizziness or loss of coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause 5 Pictured are the nurses who received certification (l-r): Taylor, Ingram, Bowen, McCormack and Maloney. (Not pictured are Curry, Pilapil, Carson and Thurman.) Town Hall Meetings There will be Town Hall meetings in the Auxiliary Conference Room at the following dates and times: Wednesday, February 17 • 7:30 a.m. • 10:00 a.m. • 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18 • 2:00 p.m. THE VITALINK Foundation News Cardiology Fund Benefits Patients CIGNA Update Effective January 1, 2010, CIGNA became the insurance carrier for the group life and long term disability insurance (LTD) offered through MRMC. Included with these plans, CIGNA also offers value added benefits to all participants including: • Secure travel assistance • Identity theft program • Will preparation assistance • Healthy rewards discounts Information on each of these can be found on the intranet under Departments / Human Resources / Group Life & LTD. In addition, forms for changing your beneficiary or reporting a LTD claim are also located here. Additional information, including the plan benefit summaries, will be posted as it becomes available. Please contact Cindy Wilmore at extension 1096 if you have any questions. BCBS Insurance Cards New insurance cards have been mailed to all members enrolled in the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) plan. If you have not received your cards, or if you did not receive enough cards for covered family members, please call BCBST Customer Service at 1.800.565.9140 to request additional cards. Employee Health Employee Health Express Care will now see and treat contract employees. Employees should pay $10 at the Cashier’s Office and bring their receipt to their appointment in Employee Health. Appointments can be made via the intranet or by calling extension 1575 or 1714. Thanks in large part to donations made to the Maury Regional Healthcare Foundation Cardiology Fund, the readmission rate of congestive heart failure patients has steadily decreased in recent months, according to Paula Streeter, disease management RN. In June 2009, Streeter began the Disease Management Program which involves educating congestive heart failure patients after discharge on medications, weighing instructions, future signs and symptoms, and follow up appointments. These patients are instructed to weigh themselves at home for fluid management because a gain of as little as three pounds from one day to the next is significant. Since the program began, the foundation has purchased 48 digital scales through the Cardiology Fund for congestive heart failure patients who could not otherwise obtain them. “Due to the donations made to the Cardiology Fund, our patients are able to better manage their conditions and stay healthy. The considerable decrease in readmission rates is evidence of that,” said Streeter. For more information on donating to the Cardiology Fund or other foundation funds, call Joe Kilgore, executive director of the foundation, at 380.4075 February Calendar of Events February 1 New Employee Orientation: 8 a.m., Aux. Conf. Room, call 380.4017 February 2 New Employee Orientation: 8 a.m., Aux. Conf. Room, call 380.4017 Diabetes Education Group: 11:30 a.m., PDR1, call 540.4324 February 3 Free Blood Pressure Check: 10 a.m.noon, Columbia Housing Authority, call 381.1111 ext. 4343 Breastfeeding Support Group: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West 7th Church of Christ, call 490.7074 February 6 Expectant Parent Class - Comprehensive Course: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., call 490.7046 February 8 Breast Cancer Support Group: 5:30 p.m., call 381.1111, ext. 4166 Expectant Parent Class - Labor: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046 February 9 Free Blood Pressure Check: 9:3010:30 a.m., Columbia Senior Center, call 490.4600 February 12 Free Blood Pressure Check: 10 a.m.noon, First United Methodist Church, call 381.1111, ext. 4343 6 February 13 Free Tours of Labor & Delivery: 9:30 a.m., call 490.7046 Expectant Parent Class - Siblings: 10 a.m.-noon, call 490.7046 Expectant Parent Class - Infant CPR: noon, call 490.7046 February 15 Expectant Parent Class - Delivery: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046 February 17 Breastfeeding Support Group: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West 7th Church of Christ, call 490.7074 Town Hall Meetings: 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Aux. Conf. Room February 18 Town Hall Meeting: 2 p.m., Aux. Conf. Room February 20 Expectant Parent Class - Breastfeeding: 10 a.m.-noon, call 490.7046 February 22 Expectant Parent Class - Baby Basics: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046 February 25 Ostomy Support Group: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., call 540.4172 Infertility Support Group: 6 p.m., Fourth Floor Conf. Room, call 490.7046 February 27 Expectant Parent Class - Post Partum: 10 a.m.-noon, call 490.7046 THE VITALINK Service Champion of the Month Award Annual Drive, Sandra Hinson, outpatient physical medi- cine office coordinator, was named December’s Service Champion of the Month. Hinson has been an employee of the medical center for 32 years. “Sandra is a patient advocate. She is always looking out for their interests, and makes Pictured is Service Cham- them feel welcome as they check into the PT pion of the Month Hinson center. She is committed to providing excellent service,” said Cindy Kington, director of outpa(right) with Kington. tient physical medicine. Gift Shop Features Winter Logo Wear and Conducts Customer Survey During the winter season, the Gift Shop will feature specialty logo wear items such as sweatshirts, fleece vests and pullovers, long sleeve denim shirts and long sleeve T-shirts. All sizes are either available in the store or can be ordered, according to Gift Shop Manager Laurie Brooks. Currently, the Gift Shop is conducting a satisfaction survey to help better serve its customers. The short, one-page survey can be obtained in the Gift Shop and will be e-mailed to staff. A drawing for a $25 gift certificate will be held for all surveys returned by Pictured are (l-r) Brooks and February 4. For questions, call extension 1168 or visit Volunteers Renee Roberts the Gift Shop on the first floor of the medical center. and Juanita Goodman. MRMC Compliment Log Beth Abernathy Dr. Jeffrey Adams Dr. Fathi Ali Rachel Allred Clarinda Anderson Diane Andrews Sabrina Ardry Georgia Arms Shan Azar Andrea Bain Katharyn Baker Melanie Barone Jennifer Beck Deb Becker Debbie Beckman Freda Bennett Rhonda Boyle Michelle Bradbary Jennifer Brak Stephen Brandford Meagan Breeden Scott Brenner Gloria Browning Cathy Bryson Donna Butler Candice Campbell Rita Casteel Dawn Castillo Patty Caull Lisa Chambers Tunisia Chaney Dr. Amit Choksi Chip Clark Karen Dodson Dr. Cheryl Clayton Amanda Doty Thomas Cobb Cindy Dugger Cynthia Collie Rosemary Edmonds Brigette Collins Evelyn Ehret Sheree Compton Tabatha Emerson Amanda Corbin Sherlyn Escue Terry Cotham Julie Espinoza Lisa Couch Tanna Estes Casey Cummins Melanie Finch Donna Curtis Debra Fitzgerald Timmy Davis Samantha Fitzpatrick Virginia Davis Jessica Flippo Eric DeLaBruere Margo Ford Angelle Dempsey Dr. Jon Freels Kim Dickinson Christina Galleher see MRMC Compliment Log, page 8 7 from page 1 provides medications, transportation or other medical supplies to patients who do not have financial resources. “On behalf of the foundation, thank you to everyone who so generously donated to the drive this year. You have shown with your selfless monetary donations that your compassion goes even beyond the excellent patient care you provide,” said Kilgore. The “Partners in Caring, Partners in Sharing” campaign drive was launched in October 2009. Pledge forms were distributed to employees listing the donation options available within the foundation and United Way. Future campaigns will be held annually in October. Letters of Thanks To Critical Care Unit: What a busy but blessed season! We celebrated the family holiday of Thanksgiving and moved quickly to the Advent Season of Christmas. There has been an unusual air of “busy-ness” in the air. Unfortunately, as activity has increased, so has the need in the community. We could not start to serve the masses without your help...Your generous support brought delight to these children and smiles and tears of appreciation from their parents...I am grateful for your continuing support! On behalf of the staff and board of directors, I thank you for sharing your gifts with these families in need in Maury County. Best wishes in the new year. ~Lolly Watson Executive Director The Family Center MRMC Compliment Log, Kim Murdock Lynell Murrell Dr. Gibran Naddy Betty Neece Colleen Nickell Matt Niswander Rodney Parnell Shirley Patterson Betty Payne Dr. April Peal Wanda Peery Michelle Pigg Pat Poole Tracy Poole Daniel Potts Brenda Price Vicky Pugh Barbara Purcell Pam Putman Amy Renfro Dr. James Richardson Leah Robinson Suzanne Robinson Amanda Roland Pam Rummage Steve Sandlin Dan Sealey Wanda Sealy Donna Shedd Jacque Shelton Dr. Andrew Sisk Beverly Sisk Gay Skelley Rachel Smith Liz Sowell Shelia Staggs Robyn Stanfill Dr. Bill Sutter Beth Sweeney Emma Tate Betty Taylor Marcey Taylor Debra Thomas Connie Thomason Pam Thurman Sylvia Tinin Pat Troope Sara Varnado Amanda Voss Dr. Fredrick Wade Leslie Wade Lexa Walker Chris Wallace Dana Walls Lesia Watkins Henrietta Weaver Leigh Ann Whitfield Hope Whitley Cindi Williams Shane Wilson Chris Woo Pat Woodard Ray Woody Beverly Workman Andrea Yeiser Robert Young Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Avenue Columbia, Tennessee 38401 Jennifer Laws Daren Leonard Elaine Liberto Dr. Maura Lipp Michelle Lyles Jonathan Mack Sandy Mahon Dr. Dayaker Mallipeddi Teresa Manies Brett Martin Becky Matherly Felicia McClain Deborah McCormack Beverly McCoy Jill McDonald Kim McKay Macie McKee Sandy McKee Dr. Brian McMurray Kathy McNabb Starr McNeese Gordon Melton Carlene Messick Ashley Miller Lee Mills Chantel Mize Krystal Mobbs Pam Molnar Erica Montgomery Tonya Moore Don Moran Fagan Moritz Shonda Morris Ann Murdock Return Service Requested Jill Garland Wynter Ghant Jackie Gibbs Viola Gibson Jessica Gingrey Keith Gordon Christa Grabowski Susan Graham Cheryl Greeson Jason Griggs Jessica Grooms Sara Hall Angie Hardin Tammy Hargrove Cassie Hay Sandy Helton Betty Henry Michael Hensley Anna Hesson Patti Hollinsworth Janell Hollis Jasmine Howard Dr. Pamela Allison Hughes Rachel Hughes Tab Hunter Amanda Ingram Mary Jewell Sam Jones Dr. Hrishi Kanth April Kelly Jessica Kincaid Kyle King John Kirk Cindy Land from page 7 Columbia, TN 38401 Permit No. 710 PAID Non Profit Org. 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