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Trinitas Leads the Nation in Creating Educational Environments That Support Nursing Excellence!
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rinitas Regional Medical Center is the first healthcare institution in the nation to receive not one but two Center of Excellence designations from the National League for Nursing, the pre-eminent organization in the country for promoting quality nursing standards and initiatives.
The Trinitas School of Nursing is a repeat recipient of the NLN’s Center of Excellence designation in the category of “Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.” This honor was followed just recently by another accolade, Center of Excellence recognition of Trinitas in the category of “Creating Workplace Environments that Promote Academic Progression of Nurses.” Trinitas is one of three hospitals in the United States to attain this second honor, which recognizes our significant achievements in providing nursing staff with opportunities for academic advancement, enabling nurses to use their new knowledge to improve patient care and outcomes.
Proud graduates of the Trinitas School of Nursing, Class of January 2013, join a long line of expertly educated nurses going back to 1891.
This dual honor means that Trinitas nurses – both those in basic nursing education as well as those established in their careers – can benefit from programs that have been recognized as the best in the field. And that is very good news for our patients!
T R I N I TA S R E G I O N A L M E D I C A L C E N T E R 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 • www.TrinitasRMC.org For information on nursing at Trinitas, call 908.994.5334 For information on the Trinitas School of Nursing, visit www.TrinitasSchoolOfNursing.org TRINITAS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Behavioral Health • Cancer Care • Cardiology • Diabetes Management Maternal & Child Health • Renal Services • School of Nursing • Senior Services Sleep Disorders • Women’s Services • Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic teaching institution sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation.
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LESLIE D. HIRSCH TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD President and CEO of Saint Clare’s Health System Recognized by American College of Healthcare Executives – New Jersey Chapter
Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Clare’s Health System, has been selected to receive the American College of Healthcare Executives-NJ Chapter Distinguished Service award. ACHE-NJ presents this award each year in recognition of the personal and professional contributions of a senior level New Jersey healthcare leader who has made a significant difference in the quality of and access to healthcare for state residents. The award will be presented at ACHE-NJ’s Annual Meeting June 4 at the Johnson and Johnson Corporate Center in New Brunswick. During his more than 30-year healthcare career, Hirsch has served as a leader in a number of recognized health care organizations, including many in his home state of New Jersey. Prior to Saint Clare’s, Hirsch had been president and CEO of Touro Infirmary in New Orleans from 2005-2008, an inner-city major teaching medical center with more than 500 licensed beds and 2,000 employees. Starting just one week before Hurricane Katrina, he led the evacuation of more than 200 patients, and just 27 days later Touro was the first hospital to reopen in New Orleans, restoring operations to near full capacity within one year. Additionally, Hirsch has served as president and CEO of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, a 565-bed teaching hospital in Denver, Colo., from 2002-2005. Hirsch also worked for 14 years at Cooper Health System in Camden, N.J., one of the largest healthcare providers in the Delaware Valley – for three years as president and CEO and for eleven years prior to that as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions with Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, N.Y., and Clara Maass Medical Center, Belleville, N.J. Mr. Hirsch has been an active community leader throughout his career. He served fourteen years on the Board of Trustees of The Ronald McDonald House of southern New Jersey and was the recipient of their Big Heart Award. He served on the Board of Directors of the Camden County (New Jersey) Chapter of the American Red Cross and was honored as a recipient of the Good Neighbor Award. He is a past president of the Camden County Council, Boy Scouts of America, and was honored as the Council’s 1997 Distinguished Citizen, as well as with the Silver Beaver Award, a national award and the highest honor given by a local council. He has served in various leadership roles with the American Heart Association in New Jersey, Colorado and Louisiana, and received the Torch of Hope Award by the Denver Metro American Heart Association.
During his tenure in New Orleans he played an active role in the City’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina, having served as a member of the Louisiana Recovery Authority Public Health Task Force and in other leadership roles. He was recognized as a Role Model by the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans, as a Health Care Hero by New Orleans CityBusiness, and was a recipient of the MacEachern CEO Award by the Public Relations Society of America/Health Care Academy.
About American College of Healthcare Executives-NJ With more than 750 members, ACHE-NJ is a chapter member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 35,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE's established network of more than 80 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level.
In 2012, Hirsch was honored with the Award of Excellence from the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, as well as the Community Service Award from the Assumption College of Sisters (Mendham, NJ).
About Saint Clare’s Health System Saint Clare’s Health System, which has served the healthcare needs of northwestern New Jersey residents since 1895, is the region’s premier provider of community-based healthcare and behavioral health services. Saint Clare’s operates hospitals in Boonton Township, Denville, and Dover, and other facilities located throughout Morris and Sussex counties. Saint Clare’s is part of Catholic Health Initiatives, which is a national nonprofit health system with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 80 hospitals; 40 long-term care, assisted- and residential-living facilities; two community health-services organizations; two accredited nursing colleges; and home health agencies. In fiscal year 2012, CHI provided more than $715 million in charity care and community benefit, including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With total annual revenues of more than $10.7 billion and approximately 86,000 employees, CHI ranks as the nation’s second-largest faith-based health system.
Mr. Hirsch is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a past president of the Association of Healthcare Executives of New Jersey. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the New Jersey Hospital Association and as a member of its Board of Trustees. He also serves as a Delegate on the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board. He is an active member of the Business Council of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hirsch holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from William Paterson University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He lives in Denville with his wife, Carol, and has two daughters.
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Moody’s Investors Service assigns Positive Outlook to Trinitas Moody’s Investors Service, a national agency that evaluates the ability of business entities to repay their debt, has raised its outlook for Trinitas Regional Medical Center to positive from stable and has affirmed its Baa3 rating. This upgrade follows similar action from Standard and Poor’s Rating Services, which affirmed the Medical Center’s rating and raised its outlook from stable to positive late in 2012. The Moody’s report cites the Medical Center’s “improved levels of financial performance over the past several years, growth in unrestricted cash and investments, and success in operating in an environment with a weak payer mix.” The report further noted Trinitas’ “positive trend of outpatient volume growth in 2012 with emergency room visits up 6% and outpatient visits and outpatient surgeries each up 5%.”
“Here at Trinitas, we’ve taken many steps recently to increase efficiency and improve the quality of care,” notes Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trinitas. “These include our investment in technology such as the daVinci Robotic Surgical System and AccuBoost radiation therapy, and our commitment to professional and community education through our new Center of Regional Education (CORE) building.” “It is rewarding that Moody’s has recognized the efforts of our Board, management, physicians and employees,” notes Horan. “Our work to improve care in this challenging environment makes for a healthy hospital and, in turn, a healthy community.” For more information on Trinitas Regional Medical Center, visit: www.TrinitasRMC.org or call (908) 994-5138.
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Ask An Expert Christopher J. O’Connor Executive Vice President, GNYHA Ventures, Inc., President, GNYHA Services, Inc. and President, Nexera, Inc.
AHRMMing Supply Chain Professionals for CQO and More Tomorrow’s healthcare supply chain is here. And as supply chain professionals rightly take ownership of the intersection of cost, quality, and outcomes (CQO) in hospitals around the country, the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) has taken the lead in equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to master the CQO model. AHRMM’s 51st Annual Conference & Exhibition (July 28-31 in San Diego) affords us another opportunity to share the tenets of AHRMM’s CQO Movement and to continue to provide access to forward-looking solutions for supply chain professionals. The CQO Movement is a natural extension of AHRMM’s 60-year history of developing and delivering innovative education and professional advancement opportunities to every level of supply chain management. To that end, we crafted it as a vital tool to help supply chain professionals meet the demands of their emerging role as strategic partners and leaders in their organizations. With an education framework set over a three-year period, the program includes live sessions, webinars, online courses, and deliverables, and cultivates proficiency in three areas: cost and quality, reimbursement and outcomes, and continuum of care. We strongly believe that when supply chain professionals can leverage complex analytics, when they have the ability to link different payment policies to their effects on reimbursement, foster consensus and discussion about clinical preference items, anticipate and respond to supply chain disruptions, and grasp the impact of medical supplies, devices, and medication on patient outcomes and reimbursement, they can begin to implement real supply chain solutions—the ones that go beyond price points to address organization-wide financial and patient care objectives. With CQO as the focal point of the AHRMM conference, attendees will be introduced to the rapidly evolving trends and best practices that are developing under the CQO model, especially within the patient-centered care environment. Going forward, hospitals will need to embrace the significant paradigm shift whereby supply chain professionals take a more active role in their institution's strategic planning. A case in point: the switch from cost being the primary (or in some cases sole) metric used to evaluate supply chain to outcomes becoming an important measure. So, I challenge my fellow supply chain professionals to avail themselves of the opportunity to redefine their role. Next month’s AHRMM conference offers a great place to start learning about how best to operate at the intersection of cost, quality, and outcomes. Christopher J. O’Connor is Executive Vice President of GNYHA Ventures, Inc., the for-profit arm of the Greater New York Hospital Association, and President of two GNYHA Ventures companies: GNYHA Services, Inc., an acute care group purchasing organization, and Nexera, Inc., a healthcare consulting firm. Mr. O’Connor is Chair-Elect of the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM).
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Looking for a good workout that is fun and healthy? OK, then make your way to the greens. Golfing has health benefits for everyone, but they might be even more important for seniors, who also play. Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be as much as three miles. If you walk 18 holes 3 to 5 times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.
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Trinitas receives renewed CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ Accreditation for its Employee Health Efforts Trinitas Regional Medical Center has again received CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ accreditation which recognizes its extraordinary commitment to the health of its employees and their families. To qualify for the CEO Cancer Gold Standard™, companies are required to evaluate their health benefits and corporate culture and then take extensive, concrete actions in five key areas of health and wellness to fight cancer in the workplace. To earn Gold Standard accreditation, a company must establish programs to reduce cancer risk by: discouraging tobacco use; encouraging physical activity; promoting a healthy diet and nutrition; detecting cancer at its earliest stages when outcomes may be more favorable, and providing access to quality care, including participation in cancer clinical trials. Trinitas has been a 100% tobacco free facility since 2008 and has provided smoking cessation programs and counseling for its employees. It has offered employees exercise and fitness programs at favorable employee rates at its Health and Fitness Center at its main campus. The medical center’s commitment to healthy eating is demonstrated in the trans fat-free menus at both of its campuses. Trinitas proactively offers diagnostic and preventative testing to employees for cancer detection and has also been involved in 59 clinical trials conducted at its Comprehensive Cancer Center, also at its main campus. "As a healthcare institution, we realize the importance of advocating healthy living among our employees. Through important educational efforts and lifestyle change programs, we have made a difference in the lives of many Trinitas employees," observes Gary S. Horan, FACHE, President and CEO. "With the dedication to cancer care and treatment at our own world-class Cancer Center, Trinitas is well-deserving of this renewed Gold Standard designation. Moreover, keeping our employees healthy by offering them an outstanding employee benefits package continues to be a source of pride for all of Trinitas." About Trinitas Regional Medical Center Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC), a major center for comprehensive health services for those who live and work in Central New Jersey, is a Catholic teaching medical center sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. With 10 Centers of Excellence across the continuum of care, Trinitas has distinguished itself in cardiology, cancer care, behavioral health, renal care, nursing education, diabetes management, wound healing and sleep medicine. For more information on Trinitas Regional Medical Center, visit: www.TrinitasRMC.org or call (908) 994-5138. About The CEO Roundtable on Cancer The CEO Roundtable on Cancer was founded in 2001, when former President George H.W. Bush challenged a group of executives to "do something bold and venturesome about cancer within your own corporate families." The CEOs responded by creating and encouraging the widespread adoption of the CEO Cancer Gold Standard, a comprehensive program designed to combat cancer from every angle by focusing on prevention, early detection and quality care. For more information on the CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ and the web-based accreditation process and support, please visit www.CancerGoldStandard.org.
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Featured at a recent open house ceremony following renovations are, left to right: Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage; Krishna Garlic, Elizabeth Department of Health; Debby Hall, Administrator of Brother Bonaventure; Gary S. Horan, Trintas' President and CEO; Karim J. Khimani, MD, Medical Director of Brother Bonaventure, and James Lape, FACHE, Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health & Psychiatry, and Long Term Care.
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Making Our Community
Proud for HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
Recognized Nationally for Quality Care
This July, Hunterdon Medical Center (HMC) will celebrate its 60th year the same way we celebrated our first: by providing our community with a comprehensive array of medical, ambulatory and preventive services. This has been the hallmark of Hunterdon Healthcare since the beginning. “As we look ahead, we will continue to promote the health of our community through a model that puts the patient at the center of care,” says Robert P. Wise, President and CEO, Hunterdon Healthcare. “We are proud to be a national leader in bringing patientcentered medical homes to the community.” These primary care practices focus on prevention, wellness and coordinated care, and demonstrate the strong partnership among our patients, physicians and the hospital.
“Our model of care is closely aligned with the model that healthcare reform is coming to recognize as the best answer to meet the demands of a burgeoning baby boomer population.” HMC has had this model of care in place long before the phrase “medical home” existed. “It’s part of our culture, the way we deliver healthcare. It’s what makes us one of the healthiest communities in the country.” Year after year, Hunterdon and its surrounding counties have been rated among the healthiest in the state.*This is not merely a reflection of the economic status of our community, but of the abundance and accessibility of quality healthcare services provided by Hunterdon Healthcare.
“In today’s healthcare environment, as the performance of hospitals and physicians has become increasingly more public, there is a high expectation to achieve,” says Mr. Wise. “Our outcomes speak for themselves. We offer highly effective cardiovascular and oncology services, growth in our diabetes programs, and groundbreaking treatments and discoveries throughout the healthcare system. Every day, our talented staff demonstrates that a community hospital can be as much of a clinical leader as a major teaching hospital.” HMC will continue to promote the health of its community with an expanded cardiovascular center, a new integrative medicine center and more life-changing transformations from its Center for Advanced Weight Loss programs.
* Based on a study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
2012 Consumer Reports: HMC ranked among the top 5 hospitals in NJ for patient safety. Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Score: Hunterdon Healthcare received an “A” rating for patient safety from this independent national nonprofit organization. U.S. News and World Report’s 23rd Annual Best Hospitals: HMC ranked in the top 5 percent in New Jersey. 100 Great Community Hospitals in the Nation: HMC made this prestigious list published by Becker’s Hospital Review. 100 Most Wired Hospitals in the Country: For the 11th year, HMC was named in this survey in Hospitals & Health Networks magazine.
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Nurse’s Viewpoint
By Alison Lazzaro
Hospital Newspaper Correspondent
Booming time for Jobs The aging baby boomer generation will require an increase in nurses caring for the elderly. Nurses graduating from college this year may face some difficulties finding a job at first; however, the nursing shortage will be more apparent as the baby boomer nurses start retiring. Losing a group of expert nurses with extensive experience is definitely a scary reality. Yet, enthusiastic new nurses with an interest in serving the older population can find their niche where they are needed in subacute units, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Subacute nursing is a fairly new field. The client age group focuses on the elderly. This specialty keeps costs down by providing an alternative to in-hospital care. The area is a medium between intensive care and a nursing home with the goal to stabilize the patient's condition. These patients require twenty-four hour supervision. An interdisciplinary team of professionals provides holistic care for patients in short-term and goal-oriented treatment plans. This valuable field is proven to be cost effective because a ventilator treatment could cost $1,000 per day in a rehabilitation unit in a hospital, but only $500 per day at a subacute facility. According to the California Association of Health Facilities, subacute units generally cost $300-500 less per day than hospital stays. The compounding decreased cost in hospital stays will be especially important for aging baby boomers needing complex care. Subacute patients require highly-skilled nursing care, which can peak a new nurse’s interest. The goal of nursing in these units is to train patients to achieve their highest level of independence quickly. Some services a nurse at this facility might encounter are dysphasia therapy, extensive wound care, IV therapy, ostomy care, pain management, and tracheotomy care. Working with these patients would involve all the nursing skills we learn throughout school. Patients may be recuperating from surgery, strokes, serious infection, broken bones, or conditions that were once exclusively treated in hospitals. Subacute nursing allows patients to be treated with advanced technology, sophisticated therapy and equipment in a way that is patient-centered. Nurses in this field will need experience in acute care and continuing education courses in rehabilitation and pharmacology. The American Subacute Care Association was developed to advance the field and provide a forum for legislation and education for health care professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is a projected 22 percent increase in nurse employment over the 2008 to 2018 decade. Although new graduates may not feel that these statistics are accurate when struggling for a first job, be assured that the rate of employment for PROUD TO BE nursing is considered to be much faster than the national average for all occupations. With subacute A NURSE care becoming a proactive method to managing the cost of healthcare, nurses can take advantage of this boom and find a rewarding new specialty.
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H.E.L.P. Program proud to team up with healthcare professionals They help cure us, bring us back to good health through different ailments and, in some cases, save our lives. They are there are for our families, always treating us with care and compassion. They are the doctors and nurses, the technicians and support staff, that treat us every day. They are a special group. They deserve, among other things, our respect and admiration. And, why not, a little H.E.L.P in the form of the Sun National Bank Hospital Employee Loan Program (H.E.L.P). Hospital Newspaper and Sun National Bank combined to put together this special program. The H.E.L.P. program provides discounted mortgage rates designed for hospital employees and pre-qualifications to shop for your next home. Refinancing can save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars per year. But, remember, your home may be your most valuable financial asset. A H.E.L.P. program representative will assist you in making sure refinancing is cost-effective and works for you and your family. H.E.L.P. Program clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process - from their initial inquiry - to closing. Working with its own resources and Federal government programs, Sun National Bank develops solutions that open the path to home ownership. Sun National Bank provides a full-range of banking products and services, delivered by experienced bankers. Personal attention merges with world-class service and competitive products that meet the needs of today’s consumers and businesses. Sun National Bank believes that doing business in the community means being a part of it. Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the H.E.L.P. Program is offered exclusively, providing personal service, benefits and rates not normally available to the general public. “We are so excited that the program has been a success and will continue to flourish,” said Steven Testa, an executive vice president with Sun National Bank. “I think what’s made the program so successful is our rates and customer service. That, of course, will remain how this fine program operates. We consider ourselves fortunate to work with the doctors, nurses and support staff that are an important part of the emergency services community.” To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-615-9745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and Hospital Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender.
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Sunny and Safe After last year’s rainy weather, the sunny skies were a welcome site as participants, volunteers and supporters congregated in downtown Peapack, NJ, for the 16th annual Miles for Matheny, the Matheny Medical and Educational Center’s annual fundraiser and community event. Occurring less than a week after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon, there was also a concern for everyone’s safety, but added police presence and other security measures put everyone at ease. WCBS-TV traffic reporter Alex Denis kicked off both the Lu Huggins Wheelchair Walk and the 5K Road Race, but, in between, she spent time visiting with Matheny students, patients and their families. “I heard about the support that families receive from Matheny,” she said, “and their surprise that their sons and daughters are able to do things such as go to a prom or go bowling or attend a sporting event. At Matheny, there appear to be no limitations.”
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In addition to the Wheelchair Walk and 5K, there were five different Cycling routes, a Kids Fun Run and The Friends of Matheny’s “Breakfast of Champions”, followed by luncheon refreshments in the park. Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. All funds raised at Miles for Matheny will help support the Matheny Center of Medicine and Dentistry, which provides medical, dental and therapy care to Matheny’s inpatients and people with disabilities in communities throughout New Jersey. Major sponsors were: the Poses Family Foundation, title sponsor; Partlow Insurance Company; Peapack-Gladstone Bank; Porzio Bromberg & Newman, P.C.; Affinity Federal Credit Union; and WCBS-TV and WCBS Newsradio 880. photos provided
Start of the 5K.
Matheny student Scott Gordon is surrounded by family and friends. From left, his parents Julie and Andrew Gordon of New Providence, NJ; Greice Cruz and Gisele Neres, visiting from Brazil; his aunt Charlotte Gordon of NYC; sister Whitney and brother James; and cousin Eloise from NYC.
WCBS-TV’s Alex Denis.
Visiting students learn how to play adapted sports with students at the Matheny School
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Staff members of The Matheny School recently brought their sons and daughters to work and then gave them a full day of education about everything that goes on in the school – from classroom instruction to adapted physical education to art and music. The Matheny School is part of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility in Peapack, NJ, for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. The visitors saw how Matheny students benefit from the latest technology such as SMART Boards and Tables and iPads, and attended several classes, from preschool to high school. They participated in a variety of adapted sports, and it was an eye-opening experience for many, giving everyone a better understanding of the challenges and triumphs experienced daily by The Matheny School students and staff.
John Ebert, a fourth grader at the FlocktownKossmann School in Long Valley, NJ, helps Matheny student Mark O’Connell play adapted miniature golf.
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Community recognizes exceptional doctors through Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation Patricia of Irvington, had this to say about her They are physicians who specialize in everything Dear Doctor Campaign
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L to R: Dr. Frank Femino, Dr. Carlo Porcaro, Dr. Angelo Calabrese, Dr. John V. Kelly, Dr. Seth Queler, and Dr. Andrea Barbier.
from ophthalmology to oncology but they all have one thing in common – the exceptional service and attention they pay to their patients. Through this year’s Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation’s “Dear Doctor” campaign, Clara Maass doctors were recognized for their extraordinary service by dozens of patients who wrote personal letters about them. It is the fourth year Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation has hosted the “Dear Doctor” program, a way to highlight the excellent care Clara Maass doctors provide to their patients as part of their every day jobs. This year, 10 letters were chosen to be showcased around the Medical Center through the month of April as a tribute to CMMC’s doctors. In this homage to Belleville Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Lister, patient Anna Maria of Berkeley Heights describes undergoing multiple cornea surgeries, “Dr. Lister’s exceptional care, kindness and understanding has sustained me throughout all the agony I’ve experienced. . . Dr. Lister has gone above and beyond with his skilled compassionate care.
nephrologist, Dr. Rayluca Coyle of Bloomfield, “For me, a simple ‘Thank You’ will never be sufficient enough to convey my gratitude. Her unyielding concern, dedication, quick wit and professional knowledge has gotten me through many critical situations.” All CMMC doctors were invited to a special recognition night in honor of Doctor’s Day at the BMW of Bloomfield dealership on April 10. The evening featured tours of the BMW dealership, catered appetizers and a sampling of gourmet spirits and the unveiling of the featured letters. “All of our doctors are incredibly gifted practitioners who maintain a level of excellence in their work,” said Jane Newman Kessler, Vice President of Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation. “Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation is delighted to recognize them and hear the heartfelt accolades from their patients.” For more information about Clara Maass, call 1-888-724-7123 or visit www.barnabashealth.org
Chilton Hospital announces Winners of its Seventh Annual ‘Circle of Excellence’ Nurse Awards National Nurses Week is celebrated annually starting May 6, also known as National Nurses Day. It concludes on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. On Wednesday, May 8, Chilton Hospital’s celebration of National Nurses Week was highlighted by an induction of six individuals out of 20 nominees into its seventh annual “Circle of Excellence.” “Our nurses bring Chilton Hospital’s vision to life: To promote wellness and to provide compassionate care and healing,” said Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Joanne Reich, RN, MA, NE-A, BC. “Our Circle of Excellence winners go above and beyond what it takes to heal our community, and I am very proud to work with such caring nurses.” The awards and winners are as follows: Excellence in Nursing Leadership: Joanne Valent, RN, BC, CWOCN, COS-C (of Pequannock), Clinical Operations Department Excellence in Patient Centered Care by a Preceptor: Bernadette Lattig, RN (of Stillwater), Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
Excellence in Patient Centered Care by a Novice Practitioner: Kenna Mowry, RN (of Cedar Knolls), IMCU Excellence in Patient Centered Care by a Staff Nurse: Daniel Misa, RN, CEN (of Lincoln Park), Emergency Department Excellence in Senior Generational Initiative: Janet Hunter, RN, BC (of Jefferson Township), Clinical Operations Department Excellence in Patient Centered Care by a Patient Care Technician: Kanitta Cline, PCT (of Butler), IMCU The American Nurses Association (ANA), the largest nursing organization in the U.S., created National Nurses Week to highlight the diverse ways in which registered nurses, the nation’s largest health care profession, are working to improve health care. The ANA designated the 2013 National Nurses Week theme as “Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care.” For more information on the nursing program at Chilton Hospital, please visit www.chiltonhealth.org/ nursing-at-chilton or call (973) 831-5050.
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Chilton Hospital’s 2013 Circle of Excellence nursing award winners are pictured with President and CEO Deborah Zastocki, DPN, RN (far left), and Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Joanne Reich, RN, MA, NE-A, BC (far right). Winners from left to right are: Joanne Valent, RN (“Nursing Leadership”), Daniel Misa, RN (“Staff Nurse”), Kanitta Cline, PCT (“Patient Care Technician”), Bernadette Lattig, RN (“Preceptor”), Kenna Mowry, RN (“Novice Practitioner”), and Janet Hunter, RN (“Senior Generational Initiative”).
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Saint Barnabas Medical Center dedicates the Ronald J. Del Mauro Emergency Services Pavilion On Monday, May 13, 2013, Saint Barnabas Medical Center dedicated the Ronald J. Del Mauro Emergency Services Pavilion. This bigger and brighter Pavilion provides expanded space along with added comfort and convenience for the over 90,000 Emergency Department visitors each year. “We recognize Ronald J. Del Mauro for his many contributions in transforming the delivery of healthcare in New Jersey. He is a visionary who focused on improving the quality of care for our communities,” states Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and CEO, Barnabas Health. “Mr. Del Mauro began his career at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. He believed the Emergency Department was the gateway to the hospital. It is most appropriate that we acknowledge this remarkable health care leader and we dedicate the Emergency Services Pavilion in his honor,” states John F. Bonamo, MD, MS, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Mr. Del Mauro has long been considered an individual who understands health care and the business of health care from the
perspective of all constituencies. In 1985, when he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Saint Barnabas Medical Center, the facility was on the brink of bankruptcy. Eleven years later, it became the flagship of Barnabas Health, now comprised of six acute care hospitals, a behavioral health center, ambulatory care and surgery centers, two children’s hospitals, and comprehensive home care and hospice programs. Under Mr. Del Mauro’s leadership and with his unwavering commitment to high quality, compassionate care, Barnabas Health grew to provide over two million patient visits each year. Many of the clinical services provided at Barnabas Health facilities continue to receive national recognition and are offered by some of the nation’s finest physicians. Mr. Del Mauro served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Barnabas Health from its inception in 1996 until December 2010 and as Chief Executive Officer until December 2011. He was Chairman of Saint Barnabas Medical Center until 2011 and was a driving force in improving health care throughout New Jersey.
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Pictured from left to right: Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnabas Health; Richard Kogan, Chairman, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Board of Trustees; Ronald J. Del Mauro; John F. Bonamo, MD, MS, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint Barnabas Medical Center; Christopher Freer, DO, Chairman Emergency Department, Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Mr. Del Mauro began his career with the Medical Center in 1967. For 14 years, he served as Vice President for Human Resources and Director of Personnel. In 1983, he was named Senior Vice President
for Human Resources for the Saint Barnabas Corporation. With a passion for quality, Mr. Del Mauro built on a core philosophy that has been integrated throughout all Barnabas Health facilities.
He believed strongly in the obligation to create the best possible environment for patients and their families to receive care and the best possible environment for employees and physicians to practice medicine.
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY ExtEndEd cARE & ASSiStEd livinG dAUGHtERS oF iSRAEl Daughters of Israel is a multi-faceted, stateof-the-art skilled nursing facility offering the most modern and comprehensive services available including: • • • • • •
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Long-Term, Skilled Nursing Care Alzheimer’s Care Hospice & Palliative Care Respite Stays The Charles Bierman Home Senior Housing with Assistance • The Sarah & Aaron Franzblau Institute for Continuing Education Our team of skilled and dedicated professional staff deliver the highest quality of care for our 300+ residents. Services provided include: round-the-clock professional nursing care; 24hour medical coverage by board-certified geriatricians; on-site synagogue with full-time rabbinical services; a full range of stimulating and innovative recreational activities; on-site beauty salon, barber shop, work activity center, gift shop and coffee shop; spacious dining rooms, auditoriums, lounges and outdoor patio areas. Our sub-acute rehabilitation facility, which functions as a separate unit within the Home, features a spacious gym with state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable recovery suites with luxury amenities. Semi-private and private rooms are available at Daughters of Israel. The facility is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances and private payment. Daughters of Israel is a beneficiary agency of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest, N.J. 1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 www.doigc.org Contact: Adena Twersky, Director of Admissions Tel: 973-400-3307 Fax: 973-731-8364 atwersky@doigc.org
HoSPitAlS BERGEn REGionAl MEdicAl cEntER, l.P. Located in Paramus, Bergen Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in New Jersey dedicated to serving the residents of Bergen County and surrounding communities. With 1000+ beds and 1,500 staff members, the hospital specializes in Behavioral Health Services, which include child and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatric treatment. Long Term Care Services provides a scope of services, which far exceeds that offered in a standard nursing home. As a full service accredited medical center, we provide wound care, surgical care, cardiac care, rehabilitation services, respiratory care unit which includes ventilator dependent residents, Korean care services and an acute care unit all under one roof for our residents. The hospital excels in the treatment of substance abuse. The hospital offers detoxification, 21-day rehabilitation program, outpatient services, and treatment for the mentally ill and chemically addicted. Our Acute and Ambulatory Services offers same day surgery, medical and specialty clinics and state-of -the-art operating suites. www.bergenregional.com Tel. 201-967-4000
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When every second counts... Count on NitroMist
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NitroMist provides fast, effective symptom relief. NitroMist provides a consistent dose with each metered spray.* NitroMist offers secure storage, ensuring potency for up to 36 months from date of manufacture.† Available in 90 & 230 spray bottles. For product samples, patient educational material, and the NitroMist ER Box (Shown), Go to: www.NitroMistPro.com Now covered on UnitedHealthcare. Check with your GPO for low contract pricing. For additional information, please contact us at info@akrimax.com BRIEF SUMMARY NitroMist® (nitroglycerin) lingual aerosol Rx Only INDICATIONS AND USAGE– NitroMist is indicated for acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. CONTRAINDICATIONS– PDE5 Inhibitor Use: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), as PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. Severe Anemia: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia. Increased Intracranial Pressure: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure. Hypersensitivity: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to it or to other nitrates or nitrites. Skin reactions consistent with hypersensitivity have been observed with organic nitrates. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS– Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to the development of tolerance. Only the smallest number of doses required for effective relief of the acute anginal attack should be used. As tolerance to other forms of nitroglycerin develops, the effect of sublingual nitroglycerin on exercise tolerance, although still observable, is reduced. Hypotension: Severe hypotension, particularly with upright posture, may occur even with small doses of nitroglycerin. The drug should therefore be used with caution in patients who may be volume-depleted or who, for whatever reason, are already hypotensive. Hypotension induced by nitroglycerin may be accompanied by paradoxical bradycardia and increased angina pectoris. The benefits of NitroMist in patients with acute myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure have not been established. If one elects to use NitroMist in these conditions, careful clinical or hemodynamic monitoring must be used because of the possibility of hypotension and tachycardia. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Nitrate therapy may aggravate the angina caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Headache: Nitroglycerin produces dose-related headaches, which may be severe. Tolerance to headaches occurs. ADVERSE REACTIONS– Headache, which may be severe and persistent, may occur immediately after nitroglycerin use. Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Postural hypotension, as manifest by vertigo, weakness, palpitation, and other symptoms, may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients. Marked sensitivity to the hypotensive effects of nitrates (manifested by nausea, vomiting, weakness, diaphoresis, pallor, and collapse) may occur at therapeutic doses. Syncope due to nitrate vasodilatation has been reported. DRUG INTERACTIONS – PDE5 Inhibitors: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. The time course and dose dependence of this interaction have not been studied, and use within a few days of one another cannot be recommended. Appropriate supportive care for the severe hypotension has not been studied, but it seems reasonable to treat this as a nitrate overdose, with elevation of the extremities and with central volume expansion. The use of any form of nitroglycerin during the early days of acute myocardial infarction requires particular attention to hemodynamic monitoring and clinical status. Antihypertensives: Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects. Marked orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used concomitantly. Labetolol blunts the reflex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects. If labetolol is used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur. Aspirin: Coadministration of aspirin and nitroglycerin has been reported to result in increased nitroglycerin maximum concentrations by as much as 67% and AUC by 73% when administered as a single dose. The vasodilatory and hemodynamic effects of nitroglycerin may be enhanced by concomitant administration of aspirin. Tissuetype Plasminogen Activator (t-PA): Intravenous administration of nitroglycerin decreases the thrombolytic effect of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA). Plasma levels of t-PA are reduced when coadministered with nitroglycerin. Therefore, caution should be observed in patients receiving nitroglycerin during t-PA therapy. Heparin: Intravenous nitroglycerin reduces the anticoagulant effect of heparin. Activated partial thromboplastin times (APTT) should be monitored in patients receiving heparin and intravenous nitroglycerin. It is not known if this effect occurs following single nitroglycerin doses. Ergotamine: Oral administration of nitroglycerin markedly decreases the first-pass metabolism of dihydroergotamine and subsequently increases its oral bioavailability. Ergotamine is known to precipitate angina pectoris. Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS– Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction and teratogenicity studies have not been conducted with NitroMist or nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. It is also not known whether NitroMist can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. A teratogenicity study was conducted in the third mating of F0 generation female rats administered dietary nitroglycerin for gestation day 6 to day 15 at dose levels used in the 3-generation reproduction study. In offspring of the high-dose nitroglycerin group, increased incidence of diaphragmatic hernias and decreased hyoid bone ossification were seen. The latter finding probably reflects delayed development rather than a potential teratogenic effect, thus indicating no clear evidence of teratogenicity of nitroglycerin. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. NitroMist should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether nitroglycerin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when NitroMist is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of nitroglycerin in pediatric patients have not been established. Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of NitroMist did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other rep-
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orted clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly (greater than or equal to 65 years) and younger (less than 65 years) patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. OVERDOSAGE– Signs and symptoms of hemodynamic effects: The effects of nitroglycerin overdose are generally the results of nitroglycerin’s capacity to induce vasodilatation, venous pooling, reduced cardiac output, and hypotension. These hemodynamic changes may have protean manifestations, including increased intracranial pressure with any or all of persistent throbbing headache, confusion, and moderate fever; vertigo; palpitations; tachycardia; visual disturbances; nausea and vomiting (possibly with colic and even bloody diarrhea); syncope (especially in the upright posture); dyspnea, later followed by reduced ventilatory effort, diaphoresis, with the skin either flushed or cold and clammy; heart block and bradycardia; paralysis; coma; seizures; and death. No specific antagonist to the vasodilator effects of nitroglycerin is known, and no intervention has been subject to controlled study as a therapy of nitroglycerin overdose. Because the hypotension associated with nitroglycerin overdose is the result of venodilatation and arterial hypovolemia, prudent therapy in this situation should be directed toward increase in central fluid volume. Passive elevation of the patient’s legs may be sufficient, but intravenous infusion of normal saline or similar fluid may also be necessary. The use of epinephrine or other arterial vasoconstrictors in this setting is not recommended. In patients with renal disease or congestive heart failure, therapy resulting in central volume expansion is not without hazard. Treatment of nitroglycerin overdose in these patients may be subtle and difficult, and invasive monitoring may be required. Methemoglobinemia: Methemoglobinemia has been rarely reported with organic nitrates. The diagnosis should be suspected in patients who exhibit signs of impaired oxygen delivery despite adequate arterial PO2. Classically, methemoglobinemic blood is described as chocolate brown, without color change on exposure to air. If methemoglobinemia is present, intravenous administration of methylene blue, 1 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg of body weight, may be required. NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY– Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Animal carcinogenicity studies with sublingually administered or lingual spray nitroglycerin have not been performed. Rats receiving up to 434 mg/kg/day of dietary nitroglycerin for 2 years developed dose-related fibrotic and neoplastic changes in liver, including carcinomas, and interstitial cell tumors in testes. At the highest dose, the incidences of hepatocellular carcinomas was 52% compared to 0% in untreated controls. Incidences of testicular tumors were 52% vs 8% in controls. Lifetime dietary administration of up to 1058 mg/kg/day of nitroglycerin was not tumorigenic in mice. Nitroglycerin was found to have reverse mutation activity in the Salmonella typhimurium strain TA1535 (Ames assay). A similar mutation in S. typhimurium strain was also reported for other NO donors. Nevertheless, there was no evidence of mutagenicity in an in vivo dominant lethal assay with male rats treated with oral doses of up to about 363 mg/kg/day or in ex vitro cytogenic tests in rat and dog tissues. In vitro cytogenetic assay using Chinese hamster ovary cells showed no chromosomal aberrations. In a 3-generation reproduction study, rats received dietary nitroglycerin at doses up to about 408 mg/kg/day (males) to 452 mg/kg/day (females) for 5 months (females) or 6 months (males) prior to mating of the F0 generation with treatment continuing through successive F1 and F2 generations. The highest dose was associated with decreased feed intake and body weight gain in both sexes at all matings. No specific effect on the fertility of the F0 generation was seen. Infertility noted in subsequent generations, however, was attributed to increased interstitial cell tissue and aspermatogenesis in the high-dose males. PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION– Interaction with PDE5 Inhibitors - NitroMist should not be used in patients who are using medications for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil. These products have been shown to increase the hypotensive effects of nitrate drugs such as NitroMist. Administration - Patients should be instructed that prior to initial use of NitroMist Lingual aerosol, the pump must be primed by pressing the actuator button 10 times to ensure proper dose priming. If the product is not used for more than 6 weeks, the bottle can be adequately re-primed with 2 sprays. NitroMist is meant to be sprayed on or under the tongue at the beginning of angina or to prevent an angina attack. Treatment with nitroglycerin products such as NitroMist may be associated with lightheadedness on standing, especially just after rising from a laying or seated position. This effect may be more frequent in patients who have consumed alcohol, since alcohol use contributes to hypotension. If possible, patients should be seated when taking NitroMist. This reduces the likelihood of falling due to lightheadedness or dizziness. Headache - Headaches can sometimes accompany treatment with nitroglycerin. In patients who get these headaches, the headaches may indicate activity of the drug. Tolerance to headaches develops. Flushing - Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Container information - The NitroMist bottle should not be forcefully opened. Because NitroMist contains a highly flammable propellant (butane), do not have the container burned after use and do not spray directly towards flames. While the container is in the upright position, if the liquid reaches the top to middle of the hole on the side of the container, a new supply should be obtained. When the liquid reaches the bottom of the hole, the remaining doses will have less than label content. Manufactured for Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC E Cranford, NJ 07016 by Dynamit Nobel GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany E Marketed and Distributed by: Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Cranford, NJ 07016 USA NitroMist is a registered trademark of NovaDel Pharma Inc., used by permission. 141B002 10/2012
*Priming NitroMist: After receiving a new prescription or refill, patients should remove the plastic cap, place forefinger on actuator button, and press 10 times. NitroMist is now primed for 6 weeks and ready to use. If not used for more than 6 weeks, the NitroMist bottle can be adequately reprimed with 2 sprays. † Store at room temperature (25°C, 77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-85°F). NitroMist is a registered trademark of NovaDel Pharmaceuticals, LLC., used by permission.
©2012 Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC., Cranford, NJ 07016 October 2012 NTR-145T
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2013 ACHENJ Annual Meeting ACHE New Jersey Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) New Brunswick, NJ
ACHE-NJ Annual Dinner Meeting Honoring 2013 ACHE-NJ Distinguished Service Award RecipientLeslie D. Hirsch, FACHE-President and CEO, Saint Clare's Health System.
Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Clare’s Health System, has been selected to receive the American College of Healthcare Executives-NJ Chapter Distinguished Service award. ACHE-NJ presents this award each year in recognition of the personal and professional contributions of a senior level New Jersey healthcare leader who has made a significant difference in the quality of and access to healthcare for state residents.
ACHE New Jersey The American College of Healthcare Executives of New Jersey (ACHE-NJ) is a professional organization for those who direct management services and programs within health care facilities, networks and related organizations. With more than 700 members, ACHE-NJ is recognized as a Healthcare Executive Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and recipient of the 1994 ACHE Affiliated Chapter Award and 2009 Chapter Merit Award.
Guest Speakers: Elizabeth A. Ryan, Esq.-NJHA President and CEO Virginia Newman Littell-Chairwoman of the Community Advisory Board, St. Clare's Health System; NJHA Board Member & Chairman of the Council on Hospital Governance Daniel J. Messina, Ph.D., FACHE-Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, CentraState Healthcare System and ACHE Regent Keynote: Tracy Duberman, Ph.D., FACHE-President and CEO, The Leadership Development Group, Inc., will be presenting on the topic titled "Turning Passion Into Impact." Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Time: 5:30pm Registration / Cocktails; 6:30pm Dinner & Program
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