STAFF MATTERS
Update for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
January/February 2016
September/October 2015
A Message From Our Leader We’ve seen great accomplishments over the past few years and expect many successes ahead. Let me thank all who assisted Grover Hermann Hospital during the challenging situation caused by water leaks. Thank you for everyone’s cooperation during this time. We have been able to grow our organization and raise the bar on the standard of care we provide because we have worked together as a team, sharing the same mission and strategy. As we continue to shift our culture of caring, there will always be room for improvement. As we move forward, we must continue to place our patients and their families first. Physical expansion is at the forefront as we get closer to the commencement of construction for our Dr. Gerard Galarneau newest medical group office. This office will be situated close to the Montreign Resort Casino project in Monticello. Additionally, we will continue our interior transformation that will help to eliminate most double CEO & CMO and all triple occupancy rooms. We will continue to expand the Medical Group by adding Primary Care providers and specialists. Continued focus on developing processes and procedures, enhancing customer services and an overall increase in patient volume are expected in 2016. Catskill Regional will be surveyed by the Joint Commission this year. Being prepared for this survey should be a daily occurrence. We will also see continued fundraising efforts for the capital campaign, the expansion of telemetry services to certain units and the completion of the system-wide rollout of the Strata system used for budgeting. We continue to develop strategic plans for key service lines including our Emergency Room to enhance staffing and improve clinical outcomes and also to grow our new Bariatric Surgery program. These are just a few goals for Catskill Regional in the coming year. Thank you for all you’ve done and for your dedication. Sincerely, Gerard Galarneau, MD CEO & CMO
Seeing is Believing – Harris Campus Continues to Upgrade Catskill Regional is in the midst of a $5 million capital campaign that will support our monumental renovation effort. As part of our ongoing transformation, the hospital renovated two of its entrances with canopied drop off areas. Patients who are being dropped off can comfortably enter the building which features new lighting and welcoming new vestibules which keep the lobby and suite entrances warm in the winter and cool in the summer. After dropping off passengers, drivers can then proceed to all newly paved parking lots at the hospital. To date, many patient care areas have been beautifully renovated and the hospital has generously received $1.3 million from loyal supporters. With the community’s help, the hospital will be able to continue to provide outstanding care. Individuals who wish to donate to the campaign should visit www.crmcny.org/capitalcampaign or call 845-794-3300 x2104.
UPDATE Holiday Dinner Our Greater Hudson Valley Health System Holiday/Quarterly Dinner took place on December 17 at West Hills Country Club. It was a great evening of socializing, information sharing and holiday cheer! Physicians mingled and talked about their experiences working with the Medical Group.
Thandar A. Win, MD joins Catskill Regional Medical Group
Thandar A. Win, MD, has joined the Catskill Regional Medical Group (CRMG) Primary Care office to provide outpatient behavioral health services. Thandar A. Win, MD, has joined the Catskill Regional Medical Group (CRMG) Primary Care office to provide outpatient behavioral health services. Dr. Win earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York and a Master’s of Science degree in Healthcare Management from Union Graduate College of Union University. She completed her residency in General Psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Following her residency, Dr. Win completed a two-year Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine in New York. She has conducted extensive research in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and received the Alan D. Miller, MD Award from Albany Medical College for demonstrating academic excellence while pursuing a career in Psychiatry. She also has extensive volunteer experience serving organizations such as the Myanmar American Medical Education Society and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Promise Clinic Psychiatry Consult Service. Dr. Win is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She’s Board-certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and also in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Win earned her Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License in 2014. Dr. Win is located in the Harris Campus Primary Care Office and can be reached 845-791-7828 at twin@crmcny.org.
Welcome New Leadership
Wendy Manter has joined the Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group as Chief Operating Officer. Wendy was previously at Maine-General Health in Augusta, ME as Vice President, Sr. Physician Practice Administration. In the role of Greater Hudson Valley Health System Chief Operating Officer, Wendy is responsible for all Medical Group operations on a day-to-day basis including all of the Orange and Sullivan County based practices. She will work to establish effective and productive working relationships within the medical group and health system leadership team. Her areas of focus include operational planning and management, implementing strategy, transformational change and developing a high performing/high quality medical group. Wendy can be reached at 845-333-7146 or at wmanter@ormc.org. 2
Dr. Izabela Nowosielski, MD, FHM has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer for the Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group. Dr. Nowosielski is also Medical Director for the Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group’s Hospitalist Program and has served as Director of Quality and Clinical Effectiveness for the Medical Group. She has been a physician advocate and has implemented several key initiatives focused on communication, culture and operational improvements in support of the physician practice. In her new role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nowosielski oversees the clinical affairs of GHVHS Medical Group. She can be reached at 845-333-3370 or inowosielski@ormc.org.
2016 Heart-A-Thon
The 38th Annual WSUL/WVOS Heart-a-Thon took place on Saturday, February 13. Both radio stations broadcasted live from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the annual event raising more than $90,000. Members of the community stopped in throughout the day to make donations, listen to guest speakers, receive information and tips about heart health and participate in Crossfit, Zumba, and Step demonstrations. Radio listeners also showed their support by calling in their pledge and participating in heart heath trivia. In addition, thousands of tribute hearts were sold in honor or in memory of loved ones who have been afflicted with cardiac related conditions. Congratulations to all who took part in the success of this important fundraising campaign.
We’ve Got You Covered
Hats off to our Lab staff for their continued generosity. These awesome individuals collected and donated various soft and warm blankets for our Adult Day Care program! Now, patients can warm up to their treasured gifts knowing that the Lab staff has got them covered!
Congratulations In December, Registered Dietitians Gretchen Hartmann and Amanda Highhouse participated as reviewers for the Truman Medical Center Teaching Kitchen (crEATe) pilot. Gretchen reviewed heart failure materials and Amanda reviewed diabetes materials. Each reviewed five weeks of curriculum including PowerPoint presentations, recipes, and handouts for the community. Each RD provided Morrison Healthcare’s corporate Nutrition & Wellness team with comments and suggestions to enhance the curriculum and ensure research-based content.
Showers of Kindness Thank you to the Hudson River West Division of Kiwanis for it gracious donation. A “baby shower” was recently held where members collected basic newborn items to be donated to mothers in need at both Catskill Regional Medical Center and Orange Regional Medical Center. Pictured here are some of the Kiwanis ladies with Nursing Administrator Laura Northrup, RN.
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Influenza Mandate
NEWSWORTHY Dr. Galarneau was recently presented with this gift from staff: a large-scale print out of the editorial he wrote defending our hospital after a negative article was published in a local paper. In his letter, Dr. G highlighted the numerous accomplishments of both the hospital and the staff, including recently becoming a designated stroke center and having a fully accredited Oncology program. We are proud to have him as our dedicated and inspiring leader.
In Other Words “While I can’t comment on the food as I was on a liquid diet, the nursing staff in the CCU are amazing. They are not only very well trained, but they are smart, solve problems of every type, serve as effective communicators between patients and doctors, AND are caring. Having spent five days and four nights in the CCU, I can say with experience that this group of nurses are exemplary!” - Amy Hines
In Memorium We mourn the passing of longtime employee Shirley Tyler. Shirley began her career at Catskill Regional in March of 1969, and would have been celebrating her 47th year this month. It is hard to put into words exactly how much she meant to our organization. Our thoughts go out to her family.
Now employees, volunteers and visitors can enjoy Catskill Regional’s remodeled Coffee Shop which now serves hot and iced Starbuck’s coffee and specialty beverages.
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The New York State Department of Health Commissioner declared influenza to be prevalent in New York State for the 2015-16 influenza season. Vaccinated personnel must have a blue dot on their ID badge. All unvaccinated healthcare personnel must wear a surgical mask upon entry to CRMC. If you did not receive vaccine this influenza season and need access to masks, please notify your supervisor. Unvaccinated personnel must wear masks at all times while in areas where there is potential for patient exposure either by direct contact or contamination of surfaces. This includes, but is not limited to, all clinical areas such as patient rooms, nurses’ stations, treatment areas, waiting rooms and hallways, elevators and cafeterias (although not while eating). Areas that do not require masks include: • All basement areas • Areas without patients It’s not too late to get vaccinated. For more information, contact Director of Occupational Health & Wellness, Chris Costello, RN, at 845-333-2070 or ccostello@ormc.org.
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