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November 2015
Prematurity Event Raises Awareness
From The President & CEO The Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, especially this year as we continue to grow and expand. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, employees and physicians for your commitment in going above and beyond for our patients and their families. We receive many words of praise through letters, comments Scott Batulis President & CEO and emails submitted by patients and family members. They describe the extraordinary things that our staff does every day. While we are great at taking care of others, we must also make it our goal to take care of ourselves. I encourage you to be role models for our patients by eating healthy, exercising regularly and getting enough rest. The benefits you reap from caring for yourself will have a positive effect on your family while also helping you deliver quality care to our patients. I am thankful that Orange Regional is stable and strong while many hospitals and healthcare systems continue to struggle. I feel grateful to be part of a system that our community can count on in a time of need. In order for this to continue, we must all remain dedicated and work together. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to work with you. Together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients and our community.
Sincerely,
On November 14, the Rowley Family Birthing Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with the support of Marketing & Public Relations, Children’s ED, Pediatrics, March of Dimes, Babies R’ Us and Orange Regional Medical Group, hosted a free prematurity awareness event in recognition of World Prematurity Day on November 17.
Scott Batulis, President & CEO
Orange Regional’s clinical experts provided information, education, a teddy bear clinic for kids and free promotional items to community members. Face painting was a big hit and Fox Radio 103.1 FM broadcasted live, gave out prizes and conducted on-air interviews of our staff.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Annual Education Reminder Annual education must be completed by December 31, 2015. For more information, contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or nlippin@ormc.org. -1-
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November 2015
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialists Join Our Network of Care Orange Regional Medical Group is proud to offer a division of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine which features highly trained, experienced and compassionate physicians and physician assistants. Murali G. Krishna, M.D., FCCP, has joined Orange Regional Medical Group as a Boardcertified internal, pulmonary and critical care physician, and director of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and. He also serves as Director of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy at Orange Regional Medical Center and as Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY. r. Krishna holds Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical D Care Medicine. In addition, Dr. Krishna is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and a member of American Thoracic Society (ATS) and Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). An author of multiple publications and two books, Dr. Krishna received his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, India and graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Additionally, he earned a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center and Jack D. Weiler Hospital in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Krishna can be reached at 333-7575 or mkrishna@ormc.org. Aamir Gilani, M.D. has joined Orange Regional Medical Group and is Board-certified in internal and pulmonary medicine, and is board eligible in critical care and preventive medicine. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY.
Dr. Gilani received his medical degree from the National University of Science and Technology in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He worked as a family physician in rural communities in the valley of Kashmir before moving to the United States. Dr. Gilani worked at the Pulmonary and Critical Care Department at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as part of “Virtual Navigation Study” for patients with lung nodules. He completed his residency at Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, PA followed by Fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. In addition to his fellowship, he completed residency training in “Leadership Preventive Medicine” at Dartmouth. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the Dartmouth Institute. Dr. Gilani is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Association of Physician Leadership.Dr. Gilani can be reached at 333-7575 or agilani@ormc.org. Samer El Zarif, M.D. has joined Orange Regional Medical Group and is Board-certified in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and is board eligible in sleep medicine. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY. Dr. El Zarif holds a medical degree from the University of Balamand in Koura, Lebanon and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the American University of Beirut. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital and completed a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of South Alabama. After completing his fellowship, Dr. El Zarif was accepted for a Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio, a world known referral center. During his training, he treated both adults and pediatric patients with complex sleep related medical disorders. His special interest is in the post-operative complications of sleep apnea, and he went on to present the results of his research orally at the SLEEP 2015 annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Dr. El Zarif is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRC). Dr. El Zarif can be reached at 333-7575 or selzarif@ormc.org.
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Leading The Way Nancy Famby, RN, BSN, MBA, has been promoted to Administrator of Behavioral Health Services. Nancy joined Orange Regional in 2013 as Nursing Unit Director of the Behavioral Health Unit. In her new role as Administrator, Nancy will lead the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Access Center and assume oversight of the Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program and Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. She can be reached at 333-2239 or nfamby@ormc.org. Sara Sargente, RN, OCN, was promoted to Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigator. Sara has been a member of the oncology team since 2005, providing her expertise to the Outpatient Infusion Center, Inpatient Oncology Unit and, most recently, the Radiation Oncology Department. Sara is an Oncology Certified Nurse and President of the Oncology Nurses of Orange and Sullivan County, a chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. She has served as a co-chair on the Orange Regional Nursing Senate. In her new role as Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigator, she will expand the Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigation program to offer more services, guidance and support for patients diagnosed with head and/or neck cancer and their families. Sara received her Associate’s degree in Nursing at Northhampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Sara can be reached at 695-5888 or ssargente@ormc.org.
November 2015
Welcome New Employees Matthew Adams Yaw Andoh Melissa Beck Erin Beemer Michael Brescia Cynthia Brightman Maggie Brother Jana Bush Tanaeia Cheatham Murray Clarke Laura Delpratt Andrew Deserto Eloice Diaz Analie Fabian Gina Fontana Jennifer Francis Nanica Galette Michael Guerriere Anthony Harris Marissa Kenny
Congratulations
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Lung Cancer Patient Navigator, Jayne O'Malley, BSN, RN, OCN, was selected as one of six finalists by the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare for its 2015 National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award. Jayne was nominated for her hard work in meeting the needs of patients with serious diagnoses and finding ways to ease the burden of their treatment process. She is a registered nurse with specialized training in Oncology and for nearly 16 years has dedicated her skills and expertise to cancer care. The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, is a national nonprofit leading the movement to bring compassion to every patient-caregiver interaction. This year marks the Schwartz Center's 20th anniversary and the national expansion of the NCCY Award program, which was established to elevate excellence in compassionate care. For the past 16 years, the Schwartz Center has honored outstanding healthcare providers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families. Jayne can be reached at 695-5891 or jomalley@ormc.org. Orange Regional’s Laboratory recently achieved accreditation from The Joint Commission. Receiving The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality and safety demonstrates to our patients, staff and community that we are committed to providing the best care. Way to go!
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November 2015
GHVHS Quality and Patient The Greater Hudson Valley Health System 2015 Triple Crown Quality & Patient Safety Awards were held on October 29 at the West Hills Country Club. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best horse racing attire which included some very impressive hats! While the fashion exhibited was extraordinary, the real stars of the night were the award winners.
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Safety Award Celebr ation The coveted “Triple Crown” Award was presented to a team/department that achieved excellence in three domains impacting patient care: Culture of Safety, Employee Engagement and Patient Experience. Congratulations to our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on taking home the “Triple Crown” and to all of the winners from the event!
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November 2015
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November 2015
Presents Donated To NICU Families And Babies Rachel Cox returned to Orange Regional with her son and two daughters to donate presents to current families and babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Rachel had great experiences at our NICU and for the second year in a row, has collected gift cards and new clothes for our NICU families. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation, Rachel! If you wish to make a donation, or to donate to our Pediatrics Center, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.
Breast Center Receives Donation
Enter To Win A $250 Gift Certificate
$3 per ticket | 2 for $5 Two prizes - Two winners Drawing on December 9, 2015 Sponsored by the Orange Regional Medical Center Auxiliary On November 13, The Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center received a $500 donation from Studio Ayo Fitness. We are very appreciative of this act of kindness. If you wish to make a donation, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.
To purchase tickets, call the Foundation office at 333-2333.
Auxiliary Vendor Sales Mnt-Mist
December 1
Conference Center Lobby
Teddi's Jewelry
Pampered Chef
December 1
Pavilion, Crystal Café
Valentina's Jewelry December 14 Conference Center Lobby
Origami Owl
December 2
Conference Center Lobby
Tupperware
December 15 Conference Center Lobby
Save on Sweats
December 3
Pavilion, Crystal Café
Mary Kay
December 15 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Pampered Chef
December 4
Conference Center Lobby
Kitty's Silver
December 16 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Mary Kay
December 7
Conference Center Lobby
Cape Cod Leather December 16 Conference Center Lobby
Leslie's Jewelry
December 8
Conference Center Lobby
D & D Designs
December 17 Conference Center Lobby
Teddi's Jewelry
December 9
Conference Center Lobby
Save on Sweats
December 18 Conference Center Lobby
Mostly silver
December 9
Pavilion, Crystal Café
Leslie's Jewelry
December 21 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Applause
December 10 Conference Center Lobby
Mostly Silver
December 22 Conference Center Lobby
Kitty's Silver
December 11 Conference Center Lobby
Simple Treasures December 23 Conference Center Lobby
Origami Owl
December 11 Pavilion, Crystal Café
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December 14 Pavilion, Crystal Café
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November 2015
Celebrating Our Veterans On Veteran's Day, Orange Regional thanked and recognized physicians, employees, volunteers, patients and visitors who have served our country. As a tribute to our Veterans, Robin Masiero, Manager of Emergency Management, sang "God Bless America" in the lobby, as we welcomed and honored the American Legion Post 151.
Diagnostic Imaging Awards Pharmacy Provides Tours In recognition of Pharmacy Week, October 18-25, our Pharmacy opened its doors to provide tours to our staff on October 21. These “medication experts” gave their fellow employees an up-close look at daily pharmacy activities and how the team improves medication safety. Not only was the open house informative but pharmacy staff even prescribed candy medicine to those who attended the event.
Congratulations to Orange Regional’s Diagnostic Imaging employees Katie Correa and Mark O’Brien and Dr. Victor Todisco. They each received the Outstanding Recognition For Magnificent Caring Award at the Diagnostic Imaging Customer Service Awards Ceremony held in October.
Orange Regional Takes To The Airwaves On November 11, Sandra Iberger, Vice President of Operations, and William Dauster, Foundation President, stopped by FOX Radio's Orange County Chamber Radio Show to discuss outpatient services, the launch of our new capital campaign for the Spagnoli Family Cancer Center, our new Physician Office Building and much more!
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November 2015
Holiday Schedule For Off-Site Locations
Blood Drive First Wednesday of Each Month 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Off site locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on the eve of these holidays. As always, the hospital is open for inpatient care along with our Emergency Department 24/7/365
The American Red Cross Donor bus will be located outside of the Main Campus Entrance.
Halloween Happenings Staff celebrated in style this year by dressing up in costumes in recognition of Halloween! From our President & CEO and the Executive Team to the IT Department – all staff that participated really got into the spirit!
Educating Our Community On Halloween, Orange Regional Safety Manager Henry Ruckdeschel, Security Manager Gregg Hough, and Manager of Emergency Management, Robin Masiero, handed out literature (as well as candy and goodies) at Home Depot in celebration and recognition of Fire Safety/Fire Prevention. Attendees were encouraged to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they turned clocks back that night.
Biomedical Team Educates Staff With Halloween Costume The Biomedical team, who make sure that medical equipment we use for patient care is always functional, used a Halloween costume as a learning tool. The team made a 5-foot enlargement of the Alaris Pump, which is a large volume infusion pump that helps continuously or intermittently deliver fluids, medications, blood and blood products to patients. They visited nursing stations all over the hospital to deliver information on the importance of instrument maintenance. To view more photos, visit the Family Photo Album at ormc.org/mediagallery.
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