CONNECTIONS May 2018
An award-winning newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
From The President & CEO Early in May we celebrated Hospital Week and Nurses' Week, taking time to recognize our colleagues for all that they do. It was also a time to recognize a few individuals who have gone “above and beyond” in delivering an exceptional healthcare experience and for their dedication and commitment to our organization. I’m pleased to share that our Medical Staff and Board of Directors honored Dr. Pamela Murphy with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award and Dr. Anuj Vohra with the 2018 Leadership Award.
Orange Regional Receives Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award For A Second Year
We honored many employees at our annual Employee Service Awards Dinner and extend a special congratulations to Jeanette Carbone-Marsh and Michael Howe as they celebrated 45 years of service. Additionally, we congratulated our 2018 Employee of the Year, Darnell Thomas. Congratulations to Stephanie Bonanno, RN from Radiation Oncology, who made the Top 20 in Hudson Valley Magazine’s 11th Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards. She, along with Kim Dean, RN from Information Technology, and Dawn Hammer, from Diagnostic Imaging, were also nominees this year. Every year, 1199 hosts the New York State Nurse of Distinction Gala. This year we had four of our best nurses honored. Congratulations to the 2018 Orange Regional Nurse of Distinction finalists: Hannah Hirsch, 4 West in the Novice category; Bonnie Jo Graziano, 4 West in the Preceptor category; Robin Sells, 4 South in the Nurse Leader category; and Azucena (Sionnie) LeBlanc, Emergency Department in the Nurse of Distinction category. I’d also like to extended congratulations to our Diagnostic Imaging department for its recent designation as a Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This makes Orange Regional’s Diagnostic Imaging department the first ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence in Orange County. I’m also proud to announce that on June 11 at 3:00 pm in Conference Rooms 1, 2, & 3, located on the ground floor of the Main Building, we received the 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. This recognition puts us in the top 5% nationwide for patient safety. This is our second consecutive year earning this prestigious award. Once again, thank you for all you do! Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Sincerely,
Scott Batulis, President & CEO
Orange Regional is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, a designation that recognizes superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The distinction places Orange Regional among the top 5 percent of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data for its excellent performance as evaluated by Healthgrades and the only hospital in New York State to achieve top 5% in Patient Safety for two consecutive years. (Continued on page 2)
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“Orange Regional continues to strive for excellence. The Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award further reinforces our team’s hard work,” said Greater Hudson Valley Health System Chief Quality Officer, Rosemary Baczewski.
“Providing safe, high-quality care to our community is our highest priority at Orange Regional,” said President & CEO, Scott Batulis. “We applaud the efforts of our physicians, nurses, professional and support staff and volunteers who go above and beyond each day to ensure our patients are cared for in a safe, healing environment.”
“We applaud the hospitals who have received the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award,” said, Chief Medical Officer Brad Bowman, MD, Healthgrades. “Their dedication and commitment to providing safe care creates tangible results for patients.”
GHVHS Medical Groups Update Nice Job!
Celebrating Our Nurses In celebration of Nurses Week, we thank our team of dedicated and compassionate nurses who go above and beyond every week! A few of our Catskill Regional Medical Group nurses were featured in the Sullivan County Democrat special Nurses Week section.
Dr. Paramjeet Singh next to one of his latest works of art at ORMC’s Employee Art Exhibition.
Congratulations
A special thank you to all of the staff at Catskill Regional Medical Group Primary and Urgent Care as they celebrated their 1-Year Anniversary at our Monticello location! To date, we have cared for over 11,000 Urgent Care patients and 3,171 Primary Care patients. Way to go!
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Congratulations
Sophia Michel has been promoted to Director of Medical Staff Services for the Greater Hudson Valley Health System. Sophia started with the organization as a Medical Staff Systems analyst three years ago and has brought significant improvements and results to our Medical Staff Services. In her new role, Sophia will be the liaison between the medical staff, nursing, support and administrative staff. Sophia has oversight over both the Orange Regional and Catskill Regional facilities. She can be reached at 845-333-1107 or smichel@ghvhs.org. Michele Worden, BSN, CBHN has been appointed as Breast Center Manager. In her new role, Michele will oversee all aspects of the Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center’s operations. Michele began her career with the Hospital in 1979. She has been a Unit Clerk, a Nursing Assistant and LPN and then completed her Nursing degree. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and Diagnostic Imaging and then transferred to the Breast Center where she worked as a Procedural Nurse.
In 2010, Michele became the Hospital’s first Breast Patient Navigator, and worked diligently to create this new role. The Navigation position includes acting as an advocate, educator, cheerleader and supporter of Breast Cancer Patients, facilitating weekly the Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Conferences, and liaising with surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists and other providers in coordinating patient care. Ms. Worden also established a twice-monthly Breast Cancer Support Group and is a valued speaker in our community on matters of Breast Health and Breast Cancer. Michele is a Certified Breast Health Nurse through the Oncology Nursing Society and is also certified in Clinical Breast Examination. Michele also completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She was the recipient of the 2016 Top Twenty Hudson Valley Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award and received two DAISY Awards for extraordinary nurses. Michele can be reached at 333-7056 or mworden@ghvhs.org.
Coming Up Daisies Congratulations to Melissa Beck, RN, 3 South, Orange Regional's most recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! Thank you for all that you do! DAISY Award honorees personify Orange Regional’s remarkable patient experience. Nurses who are leaders of nursing excellence by providing exceptional patient care in a progressive, dynamic and healing environment can be nominated and winners will be recognized as outstanding role models within our nursing community. To nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award, visit www.ormc.org/daisyaward. 3
Welcome New Employees Antonio Yap Austin Keyser Brenda Vreeland Bridget Magno Christina Fitzula Daniel Castilla Danny Vazquez Dawn Klotz Donna Kneidl Dyani Sanchez Elyse Carroll Elyzabeth Burgos Emilze Medrano Engy Khalifa Enid Figueroa Erin Militello Geraldine Skowronski Jean Barton Jemiel Selimoski Jessie Krasko John Gallagher John Garley Joseph Brownstein Joshua Reyes Judy Fischetti Julianna Lynch Kadisha Whitney-Maxell Kathie Davis Kelsie Krieger Lisa Ryan Livette Plan Lynia McKethern Maria Tapia Mariah Watson Matthew Donnelly Melodie Palacino Nerine Brown Nikolai Gonzalez Nina Cerdas Noelle Rodriguez Oksana Yevtukh Sabrina Young-Jackson Sarah Garcia Sherley Ruiz Montes Sonya Robinson Tatiyanna Bazemore Toni-Ann Triolo Tristen Martinez Twanique Gonzalez Victoria Garaguso Yara Conton Martinez Yasmeen Mercado Yvette Sepulveda
CONNECTIONS During Hospital Week, we thanked our employees for taking care of our community and doing it with pride. Within walls of our Hospital, you will find caring professionals who go above and beyond. Thank you for all you do today and every day!
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Celebrating Nurses Week During National Nurses Week, Orange Regional extended a special thanks to our nurses. Thank you for your efforts to inspire, innovate and influence every day. Our nursing team and makes a difference in the lives of our patients.
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Physicians Celebrated At Recognition Reception On April 27, Orange Regional’s Board of Directors honored physicians at the Physician Recognition & Awards Ceremony at West Hills Country Club in Middletown. Special recognition was given to Dr. Anuj Vohra as this year’s recipient of the Leadership Award and Dr. Pamela Murphy as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. A sincere thank you is extended to all our physicians who work hard at caring for our community.
NICU 6th Reunion Celebration On May 5, the Rowley Family Birthing Center’s Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) held its Annual NICU Reunion. Orange Regional NICU graduates, along with their parents and siblings, enjoyed a fun-filled celebration that included a child-friendly brunch and festivities. The event provided an opportunity for Orange Regional’s NICU staff to reunite with the babies they cared for and the families they supported. 6
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Committed To Our Community Orange Regional employees continuously serve, volunteer and give back to the community on behalf of the organization. They participate in charity walks, help those in need and contribute funds in support of good causes. Our hospital family is very generous.
Tri-County Heart Walk
On May 6, Team ORMC enjoyed an amazing day at Lake Welch in Harriman State Park for the annual Tri-County American Heart Association’s Heart Walk. The Healthy Heart Program provided free cardiac screenings and Director of Cardiology Services, MaryKate Revella, spoke on behalf of ORMC.
March Of Dimes March For Babies On April 30, The Rowley Family Birthing Center attended the March of Dimes March for Babies Walk at Lake Welch in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
Annual Hercules Fitness Challenge
On May 26, many employees and weekend warriors participated in the Annual Hercules Fitness Challenge sponsored by Orange Regional Medical Center.
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Blood Drive
Friday, August 3 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For More information contact Deborah Vermilyea at dvermilyea@ghvhs.org
First Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The American Red Cross Donor bus will be located outside of the Main Campus Entrance
2018 Golf & Tennis Classic Monday, June 18, 2018 For more information, visit www.ormcclassic.org
Auxiliary Vendor Sales Program All sales take place on the ground floor of the Main Campus in the Conference Center Lobby.
Kitty's Silver
June 20, 2018
Haz Sheetz
June 22, 2018
Jazzy's Boutique
June 21, 2018
Simple Treasures
June 26, 2018
*Last day for basket raffle sales is June 15, 2018
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