Excela Insight 1/26/2023

January 26, 2023 I Volume 6 I Issue 2

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100 DAYS HUNDREDS OF WAYS

Statewide Recognition for Patient Safety

WELL-BEING

Excela Westmoreland Hospital is one of 21 hospitals across Pennsylvania to be honored through the Hospital and Health System Association of Pennsylvania’s annual Excellence in Patient Safety Recognition program.

The program, which started three years ago, celebrates top-performing hospitals with low rates of health care associated infections, such as central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and other infections. The 2022 honorees were selected based on their performance during 2021.

“This recognition is a true testament to the hard work and dedication from all of our health care workers,” said Kathleen Dohey, Excela Health’s director of clinical outcomes. “We set our target metrics high and continue to pursue zero health care infections during these challenging times.”

100 Days, Hundreds of Ways

This update will provide information related to our collaboration with Caldwell Butler. In it you will learn more about them, our rational in using their expertise and our goals, objectives and most importantly, the success we are realizing through our 100 Days Hundreds Of Ways work outs.

It is important to recognize that while the collaboration is being guided by a group of our front-line leaders, ideas, plans and suggestions for performance improvement are not limited to the efforts of these individuals. Rather, it will be through the joint insights and observations of everyone at Excela, regardless of position or role, that we maximize our results and success.

100 DAYS HUNDREDS OF WAYS

Women’s Health Physical Therapy Available at Excela Health

Women often have unique conditions or diseases that need specialized physical therapy care. Excela Health Outpatient Rehabilitation offers a women’s health physical therapy program for women during all stages of life. Our specially trained physical therapist works with women who are looking for a more non-traditional, non-invasive, natural treatment for the following ailments:

n Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pelvic Pain

n Pregnancy Related Conditions

n Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

n Urinary and Fecal Incontinence

A physician referral is needed for an appointment. For more information, visit https://www.excelahealth.org/services/outpatient-rehabilitation/womens-health-physical-therapy/

ADAPTING | REVISING | CHANGING

Ian Hunter, Clinical Dietitian at the Excela Health Well-Being Center, shares the health benefits associated with incorporating granola into your diet. Granola is a popular breakfast cereal made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. It is often paired with milk or yogurt, and can also be added to recipes as a topping or ingredient.

To view the recipe, visit: http://bit.ly/3R2Ezxg

Homemade Granola Recipe January EAP

The Washington Employee Assistance Program offers monthly online seminars. The January Topic is about exploring the benefits of getting outdoors as a part of your self-care routine.

Being in nature increases serotonin, which is responsible in boosting our mood and helps us feel calm. In this session, we will explore the benefits of getting outdoors as a part of your self-care routines.

Benefits of Adding Peanut Butter to Your Diet

Peanut butter isn't just an American staple, it's also a healthy, nutritious food that should be a staple in your diet. And it's tasty and easy to add!

Aleksandr Gavrilov, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the Excela Health Well-Being Center, says "it makes an especially great addition for people trying to follow a low carb diet since it only has 6 grams of net carbs. With high fat and moderate protein content, it ensures longer satiety, which means you’re less likely to overeat or get hungry later in the day."

For more tips on how to incorporate peanut butter in your diet - even if you're trying to cut calories, visit: http://bit.ly/3XCkkt1

Healthy Connections - January

As a new Wellness initiative the Well-Being Center is promoting a monthly “Healthy Connections” flier. Each month it will highlight prevention, awareness, and holistic wellness topics to remind all of our employees of the benefits of participating in the Excela Health Wellness Program.

The January issue highlights National Glaucoma Awareness Month and National Cervical Health Awareness Month.

https://issuu.com/excelahealth/docs/wbc_monthly _wellness_program_flier-january_2023

Kudos & Recognition

To the Cardiology Team at Excela Health

"Was a patient there in October and they were, in a word, AWESOME. Excellent care, attentive staff, good support personnel & very skillful doctors. Couldn't have asked for better diagnosis, meds, food, or concern. Treated like a VIP."

Facebook User

January

n National Blood Donor Month

n National Pharmacist Day I 1/12

n National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week I 1/23-1/29

n Intravenous Nurse Day I 1/25

New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Frick Hospital

Emergency Department

Emily Grimm, Registered Nurse

Dylan Johnson, HUC

Food and Nutrition Services

Diana Dugger, Nutrition Services Specialist

Imaging Services

Alexandra Loughrey, Ultrasound Technologist

Lab Phlebotomy Outreach

Janielli Gonzalez Hernandez, Phlebotomist

Mary Hixson, Phlebotomist

Progressive Care Unit

Mikayla Dankis, Technical Partner

Latrobe Hospital

Emergency Department

Lexie Struble, Registered Nurse

Environmental Services

Dianne Dunlap, Enviornmental Services Technician

Walter Padgett, Enviornmental Services Technician

Epic Rehab

Hanna Cornish, Technical Partner

Mary Massetto, Technical Partner

Facilities Management

Derek Secrist, Maintenance Technician

Intensive Care Unit

Jilliane Penar, Technical Partner

Laboratory Services

Daniel Croft Jr., Laboratory Technologist

Alessia Berno, Phlebotomist

Keagan Hood, Phlebotomist

Amber Schwaed, Phlebotomist

Lisa Springob, Phlebotomist

Laurel Surgical Center

Tamara Weightman, Central Service Technician

Med/Surg 4S

Taylor Schwartz, Technical Partner

Nursing Pool

Breanna Carini, Technical Partner

Ralph Chua Uy, Technical Partner

Jaelyn McHenry, Technical Partner

Abigail Pierce, Technical Partner

Westmoreland Hospital

Emergency Department

Hannah Kantola, Technical Partner

Kelly Morris, LPN, IV Certified

Amanda Piccolino, BSN

Environmental Services

Stacy Sproat, Environmental Services Technician

Family Additions Maternity

Kassie Lux, LPN

HR - Employee Relations

Kelsey Brosh, Talent Acquisition Representative

Imaging Services

Beth Jensen, Imaging Aide

Inpatient Physical Therapy

Kelsey Hosack, Physical Therapist

Intensive Care Unit

Nicole Hall, BSN

Kacie Yokitis, BSN

IT Administration

Rachel Smouse, Systems Analyst, Billing

Laboratory Services

Jessica Chuboy, Clinical Lab Assistant

Nursing Pool

Stella Wuslich, Technical Partner

Operating Room

Jennifer Stape, BSN

PCU 1D

Derek Bailey, Technical Partner

Amanda Gernhardt, LPN

Madison McCall, Technical Partner

PCU 2D

Katrina Domaracki, Technical Partner

Cynthia Jones, Unit Clerk

Isabell McClain, Technical Partner

Savannah Peterson, Technical Partner

PCU 3D/3E

Isabelle Cooper, Technical Partner

Deven Kohl, Technical Partner

Montanna Novak, Technical Partner

Tara Tatone, Graduate Nurse

New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Westmoreland Hospital (Cont.)

Pharmacy

Jessika Brown, Pharmacy Technician

Pamela Dykes, Pharmacy Technician

Respiratory Care Services

Rachel Kutzer, Respiratory Assistant – Student

Surgery Center

Tina Edwards, Technical Partner

Weight Management Center

Christina Hair, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, BSN

EHMG

Administration

Loryn Roadman, Patient Services Associate

Family Medicine

Delmont

Jahaira Dixon, Patient Services Associate

Jeannette

Melissa Daugherty, LPN

Ligonier

Suzanne Blasko, MD

OB/GYN

Deanna Burnworth, Patient Services Associate

Caitlyn Wineman, Patient Services Associate

Orthopedics

Latrobe

Kirstin Smith, Ortho Technologist

Pulmonary

Amy Beckner, Nurse Practitioner

Kayla Meyer, Patient Services Associate

Home Care & Hospice

Home Health

Rebecca Betz, Registered Nurse

Aandrea Sedelbauer, Direct Care Partner