CONNECTIONS December 2018
An award-winning newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
From The President & CEO
I am proud to announce that the Greater Hudson Valley Health System has approved a new name for the health system which is the corporate parent of Catskill Regional Medical Center, Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Group, Orange Regional Medical Group and the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation. The new system name is Garnet Health. You may ask ‘why the new name’ and ‘how was Garnet Health chosen’? As a growing health care system and expanding medical group, we need a name that is simple and easy to explain to our patients and our community. The name was chosen after an extensive process conducted by branding experts Interbrand Health in conjunction with our marketing team, hospital and medical group leadership, and the Board of Directors. Interbrand is a world-wide company that has developed brands for many well-known national and international companies. To understand our brand objectives, Interbrand visited our locations, held interviews with leaders and reviewed competitor brands. They discovered that above all, we are a health system that is inspired to go above and beyond to achieve excellence. Interbrand developed a list of over 424 potential names. Then Interbrand researched if there were any identical and phonetic equivalents, negative language or cultural associations or other misleading connotations. Ultimately, eight legally reviewed names emerged which were then discussed at the leadership and Board of Directors level. We looked at whether the name supports our future goals; whether it was thought-provoking, memorable and relatable and whether it would be easy to implement in a way that meets the needs of all stakeholders. Finally one name emerged – Garnet Health. Garnet, the New York State gemstone, suggests quality, leadership, and healing. The implementation of the name change will require significant planning and will be implemented over time. We have to decide what the change will mean for our hospitals and medical group and how we will express the new name. This includes developing a logo and graphic elements, as well as creating guidelines on how we’ll use the brand. We are an organization that has embraced change over time and I hope you will join me in supporting this important change. The care we provide to our patients always comes first and Garnet Health will quickly become a name associated with excellence. My sincere thanks to all employees, physicians and volunteers for making 2018 a great year. Please have a healthy and safe 2019. Sincerely, Scott Batulis, President & CEO
Baldrige PiPEx Award The Greater Hudson Valley Health System is the recipient of the 2018 Gold Award for Achievement of Excellence from Partners in Performance Excellence. This award is an advanced level of recognition for our commitment to leadership, strategy development, workforce and customer engagement, information technology, operational effectiveness and patient safety. This honor is a result of an in-depth evaluation using the rigorous standards and processes of the nationally recognized Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. Our ability to meet and exceed these national guidelines further identifies the Greater Hudson Valley Health System as a healthcare leader.
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Greater Hudson Valley Health System Medical Group Update
Orange Regional and Catskill Regional Medical Groups are proud to have five doctors included in Hudson Valley Parents' Favorite Docs list. To be awarded this designation, the doctors had to be nominated directly by their patients.
Dumisa Adams MD, FACOG CRMG-Women's Health
Joseph Chavez Carey MD, FAAFP ORMG-Primary Care
Bella Fradlis, MD ORMG-Rheumatology
Michael Hoffman, MD ORMG-Urology
Medical Group Get-Together
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Jennifer Thornell, RPA-C CRMG-Urgent Care
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Congratulations
Welcome New Employees
Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist, Mary Lubniewski, received a specialized credentialing for her training in treating lymphedema. Mary is now Board-certified by the Lymphology Association of North America® (LANA). LANA's goal is to provide a means by which qualified lymphedema therapists interested in taking a national examination can obtain Board certification. Congratulations Mary on this great achievement and important distinction.
Olusheun Ajimuda Angelica Baeza Elizabeth Brown Maria Khristina Caburnay Melissa Carrigan-Smith Henry Chinga Jaclyn Connolly Jennifer Delgado Danielle Drosihn Deja Eldred Jennylyn Escritor Lizette Fluellen Lauren Frawley Erin Garcia Erica Goodman Amanda Hess Kristin Ihde
Employee of the Month Celebrated
Morgan Jacobsen Simeon Jean-Julien Sarah Johnson Patrick Kane Michelle Keddy Brenda Lan Jennifer Lansiquot-Dallas Stanford Lawrence Jake Majano Rosemary Martinez Samuel McCalla Danais Melendez Kevin Moore
September BEE Award Kim Beam and Nursing Students
October BEE Award Andrew Myles and President & CEO, Scott Batulis and Emergency Department Services Staff
Kim Beam, a Nursing Assistant in our Oncology Department was selected as our September BEE Award for her continuous and daily demonstration of care and compassion for our patients as well as those she helps teach and mentor. Kim made such as impact on her group of nursing students during a recent teaching session that they took time to nominate her. Our BEE Award stands for Being Exceptional Every day. Congratulations to Andrew Myles, of the Emergency Services Department, for earning the honor of October's BEE Award! Andrew has won this award for going above and beyond in providing care to all patients and staff! Our BEE Award stands for Being Exceptional Every day!
Jomer Muir Jeerawan Nilkamhang Mary Ann Obremski Mariah Onorati Jarid Ortiz Kelie Palladino Reehana Pillius Audra Relaford Lee Vya Rivera Shane Smith Joshua Toffel Allahteashah Williams Samantha Zabala
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Diabetes Champions Graduate
GHVHS Compliance Stars Celebrated
The most recent Diabetes Champions Program was offered from October to November. Congratulations to the eleven Registered Nurses who graduated on November 7, bringing the total of Diabetes Champions to 130, which include past participants from all three campuses. For the first time this year, with the assistance of Professional Practice, continuing education credits were offered for RNs who completed the course. The Diabetes Champions Program offers nurses, pharmacists and other staff members an intensive education curriculum that provides the opportunity to learn about the many facets of diabetes care and inpatient management. The course provides caregivers the information they need to improve patient outcomes, enhance coordination of care, provide for safer transitions of care and act as mentors to other staff members. Congratulations to the new Diabetes Champions.
The Compliance Star Program is intended to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in “Doing The Right Thing” in recognizing, reporting and supporting Compliance & Ethics concerns. A Compliance STAR is anyone who demonstrates: Stewardship – Shows responsibility for adherence to the Code of Conduct and all GHVHS policies. Teamwork –
Strives to achieve excellence with others.
Accountability – Shows responsibility in all actions. Reverence –
Shows respect for all.
This year’s GHVHS Compliance Stars are:
Back Row L-R: Renee Gertsner RN (4S), Tara Byrne RN (CDA), Dana Jones, RN (3N), Lisa Schmidt RN (CDA), Veronica Speed RN (5S), Kelsie Krieger RN (4E). Front Row L-R: Tonya Fox RN (Float), Sarah Ketcham RN (4S), Leslie Mercado RN (4N), Cynthia Barth RN (Float), Mary Stillman, RN (Float).
Shawn Killeen
Senior Revenue Strategy/DSS Analyst
Kayla Rosa
Operating Room Director
Katie Haun
Quality Services Data Analyst
Mirna Schuetzler
3 South Nursing Assistant
Jane Capozella
Radiation Oncology
Debra Beakes
Administrator Nursing Clinical Operations
Tim Kim
IT, Care Everywhere Analyst
D'Angela Ravenell
Medical Group Coding Supervisor
Toni Duncan
Obstetrical Clinical Director & Nurse Educator
Tammy Taylor Medical Group Physician Practice Billing Specialist All nominated Compliance Stars receive a Compliance HERO Star pin, a $10 cafeteria gift card, an invitation to the Compliance & Ethics Week brunch held each November and of course bragging rights for doing the right thing! 4
DECEMBER 2018
Nurses Present at Brooklyn 1199 SEIU Symposium
Orange Regional employees (both nursing and non) recently attended the 1199 RN Symposium in Brooklyn, NY. While there, two of our very own RN's Kelsie Krieger & Zoe Beickert displayed a poster outlining a new initiative they have implemented on 4 East – The Transdisciplinary Team’s HarmReduction Initiative. This initiative aims to increase patient safety, staff safety and patient and staff engagement, while working towards moving rehabilitation patient to the functional goals.
“Benefits That Rock” The Human Resources Department held its Annual Benefits Fair on November 16. This year’s theme was “Benefits That Rock” and Human Resources staff dressed up as rockers as they helped employees navigate many different vendor booths and information. Vendors varying from Sam’s Club to Aflac to Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield set up booths throughout the fair to share useful information and free goodies with Orange Regional Staff. The fair featured an impressive array of prizes that participants of the Benefits Fair Scavenger Hunt, where staff members while visiting each booth filled out a benefits quiz and once complete, were entered into the contest for a chance to win. For more information about your health benefits, contact your Human Resources Business Partner at x1900.
Thanks for 45 Years of Service!
Congratulations to Radiographer, Marvin Mooneyham (center, seated), on his retirement after 45 years of service. We thank you and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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Orange Regional Holds Veterans Day Tribute
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Orange Regional held a special tribute for employee, volunteer and community veterans. Thank you to all who serve and have served in the armed forces!
New, Safe Way to Dispose of Medications Orange Regional and NeighboRx Pharmacy offers a safe way to dispose of medication with the goal of combating the opioid crisis and drug abuse within our community. The community is now able to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused prescription medication in a secure medication disposal receptacle located inside of the NeighboRx pharmacy in Orange Regional’s Outpatient Building. Leftover medications can be dropped off in the receptacle anytime during pharmacy hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Acceptable items to dispose of include: prescriptions (schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances), prescription ointments, vitamins, prescription patches, pet medications, and over-thecounter medications. Items that are not acceptable include: needles, inhalers, aerosol cans, thermometers, lotions, liquids, and hydrogen peroxide. Liquid medications and syringes will not be accepted. For more information on safe medication disposal, please call 333-7250.
Fei Tian College Tour
On November 19, Orange Regional hosted a student tour for the Fei Tian College, located in Middletown, undergraduate program. Thank you to all employees who gave very informative overviews of their areas including the Lab, Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging. The college was very impressed and appreciative of its visit to our Hospital.
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A SEASON OF GIVING Halloween Happiness
JaVonne Brown, of Middletown, recently hosted a fundraiser to provide Halloween happiness to the children on the Orange Regional Medical Center Pediatric Unit. She donated Halloween themed gift bags filled with a toy, coloring book/activity pad, and crayons. Thank you to JaVonne and the Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation for facilitating this awesome donation to benefit some of our youngest patients!
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No Shave November
Members of the Eastern Pike Regional (PA), Town of Deerpark and the City of Port Jervis Police Departments announced their participation in the No Shave November fundraising initiative. All proceeds will benefit Orange Regional Medical Center’s Spagnoli Family Cancer Center. The goal of No Shave November is to increase awareness by embracing the growth of hair, which many cancer patients lose. Through this initiative, it is requested that the money usually spent on shaving and grooming for a month be donated to a cancer program or cause to assist with education about cancer prevention.
A Beary Special Holiday
Feel Good Concert Series
Special thank you to the Middletown Elks for their teddy bear donations for the holiday season!
The Zylophone singers and musicians were a BIG hit again as they performed holiday favorites as part of ORMC's ongoing Feel Good Concert Series Program.
Making Spirits Bright
The Graduate Medical Education Department adopted three children for the holidays and provided them with their wishedfor items. In the photo are from left to right: Medical Education employees, Jenny Vosganian Clancy, Dr. Eleonora Feketeova, Lisa Pangel, Jennifer Trujillo, Tina Diaz, Veronika Jachimek, Heather Marcolina, Sheena Sharpe and Dona McNeil. Not pictured: Sutira Srakhao. 7
We are thankful for our friends at the Mustang Club of Orange County (Middletown NY) for their generous donation of toys! These will be distributed to our Pediatric patients!
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Blood Drive
First Wednesday of the month, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donor bus will be outside of the Main Campus entrance.
Educating Our Community
Manager of Emergency Management, Robin Masiero, handed out literature at Home Depot in celebration of National Preparedness Month. Attendees were encouraged to make a plan and prepare for emergencies ahead of time by making a supply kit.
ORMC Holiday Carolers and YMCA of Middletown Kids and Adult Choir
Thank you to the ORMC Holiday Carolers and YMCA of Middletown Kids and Adult Choir for bringing cheer to our patients and staff as they performed live and caroled throughout our Hospital during the holiday season.
Auxiliary Vendor Sales Program Sales take place on the ground floor of the Main Campus in the Conference Center Lobby.
Reiki For Employee Wellness Monday – Thursday by appointment
January 23
Leslie's Jewelry Connection
January 25
D & D Jewelry Designs
January 30
Applause Fashions
Occupational Health 4th Floor Outpatient Building
January 31
Simple Treasurers
Email rquicksell@ghvhs.org or call 333-2317 8