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March 2018 Vol. 20 Issue 3
STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY
Education Day 2018
HSS Hosts Annual Event for Florida Residents
HSS Family Members Experience the Patient Journey
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ducation lies at the foundation of our
n February 12, HSS hosted its annual
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Roadmap and is a strong focus at HSS.
‘HSS In Florida’ panel event at The
This not only includes educating others
through the sharing of our knowledge and expertise,
Breakers in Palm Beach. Nearly 400
but also educating members of the HSS family on
guests in attendance learned about regenerative
everything taking place across our organization.
medicine, physical therapy and the realities of joint
To celebrate and honor this, we held our annual
replacements from some of our leading experts
Education Day in early March. The theme of this year’s
during a panel session and Q&A, which was followed
event was “Experience the HSS Patient Journey.”
Rehabilitation discussed their offerings and
by a cocktail reception.
“Over the past year, HSS has grown and evolved,
demonstrated different systems we use at HSS
The event opened with a welcome from Lou
offering patients expanded options for care,” said
to help patients seeking care. This included PRS’s
Shapiro, President and CEO, and Todd J. Albert,
Scott DeNegre, PhD, Vice President of Operational
system Kyruus, a provider data management
MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, who
Excellence, who oversaw the planning of the event.
platform that enables us to match patients with
both talked about our mission and highlighted the
“Everyone at HSS works extremely hard to ensure
physicians based on their needs, as well as betterPT,
importance of Florida to HSS.
that patients receive the best care possible, so this
an app that allows patients to find a physical
“At HSS, our purpose is simple: to help people get
event was a great opportunity for HSS family
therapist and book an appointment.
back to what they need and love to do better than
members to experience our organization through
Next, patients were directed to one of four additional
any other place in the world,” said Lou. “We are
the eyes of a patient.”
tables to learn even more about the patient journey.
more than just a hospital – we are the world’s
Upon arrival to the event, attendees were given a
At the Outpatient Services table, our regional
leading academic medical center focused on
patient profile card that provided basic information
locations were highlighted, with video tours of each
musculoskeletal health. More than 1,000 of our
about a patient, including age, gender, location and
facility playing on a monitor. Visitors participated
patients travel all the way from Southeast Florida
injury overview. They were then instructed to visit
in a game of “HSS-opoly” to learn more about the
to New York City to receive care at HSS, with over
several tables throughout the Richard L. Menschel
services offered to patients at each of our regional
3,000 visits each year.”
Education Center to learn more about different
locations, including Westchester, Paramus,
Following the welcome, a panel of HSS experts
options for care.
Stamford, Long Island and Queens, as well as
presented on several topics related to our offerings
The first stop was Access, where Patient Access
the HSS ASC of Manhattan.
and expertise at HSS. This year’s panel speakers
Services, Physician Referral Services (PRS) and
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and topics included: • David W. Altchek, MD Co-Chief Emeritus, Sports Medicine Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries
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HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
Adaptive Sports Academy Ski Trip
2018 Junior Knicks Coach of the Year
Jack Davis Elected as NAON President-Elect
Education Day 2018 CONTINUED FROM COVER
HSS Hosts Annual Event for Florida Residents CONTINUED FROM COVER
The Preoperative Optimization table featured
• Joel M. Press, MD
about our services and provide expert advice on
information on our pre-surgical screening options at
Physiatrist-in-Chief
topics in the field of musculoskeletal health. As we
the main Hospital, Stamford, Paramus, Long Island
Is Surgery the Answer?
grow as an organization, it is important that we
and Westchester. In addition, our Patient Education Department highlighted their core components, including live classes, webinars and microsites.
• Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS Assistant Vice President, Regional Off-Site Physical Therapy: Reaching Your Performance
opportunity to witness the Mako system in action.
Goals at Any Age
surgeons in the operating room during hip and knee replacement procedures.
and globally through events such as this.
Rehab Facilities
Visitors to the Surgical Services table had the This robotic-arm assisted technology is used by
continue to share our knowledge locally, nationally
• Douglas E. Padgett, MD Chief, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service
Finally, the Postoperative Care table highlighted all of the many places a patient can receive care following surgery. Visitors to the table were handed a card describing a specific patient scenario and were then asked to decide what location would be best for the
Myths and Realities of Joint Replacement After the panel discussion, Paul M. Pellicci, MD, Chief Emeritus, Hip Service, moderated a Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions to the panelists.
patient given their situation. This marked the sixth year of the ‘HSS In Florida’ event, which aims to educate individuals in Florida
Several attendees asked additional questions to Drs. Douglas E. Padgett and David W. Altchek following the panel.
This year’s Education Day event was a great way for HSS family members to see firsthand the many different ways a patient can travel through our organization. As we continue to grow and expand on our journey to ‘better’ it is important that we remain focused on the patient experience, ensuring it is world-class no matter what journey a patient takes. A special thank you to everyone who volunteered at Education Day and to the planning committee who organized the event, especially Julie Skalicky,
Panelists at the ‘HSS In Florida’ event included David Altchek, MD; Todd Albert, MD; Paul Pellicci, MD; Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS; Joel Press, MD; and Douglas Padgett, MD.
Executive Secretary; Eden Kalman, Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Services; Pam Katkin, PA-C, Administrative Director, Physician Assistants; and Steven Portera, Executive Producer, HSS Creative Services.
Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO
Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments. – Lou Shapiro • Here to There • Outreach and In-reach • The Cost of Curiosity
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HSS panelists took questions from the audience following presentations on several different topics.
HSS Shares Knowledge and Expertise at HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition t HSS, we are constantly looking for ways to
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improve upon our culture of excellence and our already world-class patient care. One
way we are doing this is through the implementation
Dr. Daphne Scott Honored by the Harlem Fine Arts Show ach year, the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS)
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and advanced use of our electronic medical record
recognizes the contributions of African
and other technologies across the organization. In
American medical professionals from across
early March, several members of the HSS family
the tristate area. The event aims to raise awareness
attended the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
about medicine as a career choice for young people
to learn more about health IT and share our
and to promote health and wellness by embracing
knowledge with others in the field. The event, which
the medical community and showing the parallel
took place in Las Vegas, brings together more than
between art and health.
40,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. During this year’s meeting, Nick Wirth, Director, Operational Excellence, and Peter Grimaldi, PA-C, MPT, Assistant Vice President, Physicians Assistants, presented to attendees about the ways in which HSS is standardizing clinical communication to improve patient-centric care coordination and collaboration.
Peter Grimaldi and Nick Wirth presented on our clinical communications strategy at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Nick and Peter shared how HSS developed a clinical communications strategy to help improve patient
strategy,” said Nick. “Improving upon our already
care, including the implementation of PerfectServe,
great patient care is something we are always
a secure communications system for sharing
focusing on, and this was just one example of how
patient care information while on the Hospital
we are doing that.”
main campus and at our regional locations. This
In addition to the presentation, several members
included consolidating and syncing all inpatient
of the IT Department, including Jamie Nelson,
and outpatient clinical communication, such as
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer;
related aspects of provider scheduling, coverage
Elizabeth Pearlman, Vice President; and Kelli
and on-call assignments; making care coordination
Nelson, Assistant Director, attended the conference
patient-centric and standardized; and phasing out
to accept the HIMSS Stage 7 award. HSS was
pagers for a significant cost savings.
awarded this prestigious honor late last year for
They shared results, including a decrease in provider
achieving a ‘paperless’ environment for clinical care
response times, an increase in patient satisfaction
through advanced use of our electronic medical
and improved protocols. In addition, Peter shared
record, Epic.
his five “Ps” for success: Position providers to drive
“Representing the efforts of all of the HSS family
adoption; pilot test your clinical communications
who made this accomplishment possible was really
tools and set reasonable go-live schedule; prepare
humbling, as was listening to the stories of the other
for personal device concerns and mobile charging
HIMSS Stage 7 honorees,” said Jamie. “We were also
needs; promote standardization when possible
lucky to have Judy Faulkner, Epic CEO, in attendance
and provide workflow training rather than system
– and seeing her truly happy for our organization’s
training; and provide clear guidelines and use cases
accomplishment. Achieving Stage 7 further
for each communication platform.
demonstrates that we are a leader in our field and
Following the presentation, an interactive Q&A
are constantly looking for ways to make our patient
session took place where those in attendance
experience and patient care delivery even better.”
Dion Clark, founder of the HFAS, and Rob Nelson, WABC-TV’s weekend news anchor, who was the master of ceremony at the event, pose with Dr. Scott.
Stephanie Javel, Office Manager, and Najiyyah Bowman, Medical Secretary, attended the event in support of Dr. Scott.
This year, Daphne Scott, MD, Assistant Attending
asked questions
Physician, was among the 13 individuals honored at
to Nick and Peter
the event, which took place at the historic Riverside
about driving provider
Church in Harlem, NY on February 15. Dr. Scott
adoption, developing
specializes in the non-surgical treatment of acute,
standards and protocols,
overuse and chronic injuries in patients of all ages
and selecting the
and sees patients on the main campus, as well as in
best technology.
Stamford, CT.
“Presenting at the HIMSS
“Being recognized by the Harlem Fine Arts Show
conference was a great
among other medical professionals in the area was
opportunity for HSS to
truly an honor,” said Dr. Scott. “Promoting health and
share our knowledge
wellness in the community is something I value
and expertise on
greatly, as is making a connection between medicine
developing and
and art.”
implementing a robust clinical communications
Kelli Nelson, Jamie Nelson and Elizabeth Pearlman accepting the award from HIMSS representatives
Congratulations, Dr. Scott, on this well-deserved recognition!
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Lerner Children’s Pavilion Adaptive Sports Academy Provides Unforgettable Memories to Pediatric Patients n February 15, the Lerner Children’s
and his self-confidence, and he can take that with
opportune time as we cheered on Team USA in the
Pavilion Adaptive Sports Academy once
him when he leaves here.”
winter Olympics!” said Lorene. “Our children work so
again provided some of our pediatric
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Angel Redmond, mother to 14-year-old Niayrah,
hard in their therapy sessions, and this is a way to
patients with the experience of a lifetime during
added, “It’s amazing to see her. She has cerebral
bring those skills to life, in a real and natural setting.
a ski trip to Windham Mountain. Eight children with
palsy and some doctors said she wasn’t going to
Most people take for granted our automatic
cerebral palsy and other conditions that affect body
walk. I want to cry.”
movement patterns. Children with physical challenges
movement, muscle control, posture and balance were given the opportunity to exceed their own expectations and participate in a new and exciting activity alongside their parents, siblings and HSS family members.
with the children, including Peyton Katz, CCLS, Pediatric Patient and Family Care Coordinator; Lorene
put a lot of effort and planning into moving their bodies; therefore, adaptive activities, such as skiing, are a way for them to challenge themselves.”
C. Janowski DPS, OTR/L, MS, C/NDT, Occupational
The Adaptive Sports Academy sponsors trips and
Therapist; Bridget Assip, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical
recreational activities at no cost to participants to
This year marked the Academy’s third trip to
Therapist; John Denneen, Director, Pediatric Service
build their self-confidence, encourage independence
Windham Mountain, but for many of the kids, it was
Lines; Richard Fleury, Vice President and Executive
and increase mobility. The trips are possible thanks
their first time skiing. Despite the fact that some of
Director, Department of Radiology and Imaging; Kristi
to the generosity of donors who support the
the patients use walking canes or hand crutches,
Wood, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Fellow; Saleana
Academy. This year’s ski trip was sponsored by the
they were still able to glide down the ski slopes –
Negron, Child Life Program Assistant; and Otis
enCourage Kids Foundation, a New York City based
something they never thought possible.
Gamboa, Manager, Social Media. In addition, trained
organization that empowers kids facing health
“This is a fabulous experience for the kids,”
volunteers from the Adaptive Sports Foundation at
challenges to live their best lives.
said Andrea Conroy, whose 12 year-old son Aidan
Windham provided instruction and adapted
Thank you to everyone at HSS who helped provide
progressed from the magic carpet and beginner
equipment for the participants.
this amazing experience to our pediatric patients!
area to explore the rest of the mountain. “When you
“Participating in the adaptive ski program was an
offer this to him, it gives him the opportunity to feel
incredible experience for all and came at such an
like he can do anything. It helps with his self-esteem
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Several HSS family members attended the ski trip
Miniseries Highlights HSS Medical Staff Caring for Athletes SS recently teamed up with MSG
discusses athletic performance assessments and
Networks and the New York Knicks
educating athletes on injury prevention.
Check out the videos on our Facebook page at
on a five-part miniseries, “HSS Sports
This miniseries helps to highlight how HSS is leading
www.facebook.com/hspecialsurgery/videos.
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Performance Lab.” The short episodes focus on
the way when it comes to orthopedic care, injury
injury prevention and treatment for athletes,
prevention and treatment for athletes at all levels.
highlighting the medical staff members who work cohesively to treat professional teams. To date, four episodes have aired on MSG Networks, with the final episode set to air in the upcoming months. The films feature Answorth A. Allen, MD, Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and New York Knicks Team Physician, and Lisa R. Callahan, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician and Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Player Care at Madison Square Garden Sports, discussing the relationship between medical staff and players and the importance of understanding what the best approach is for treating each individual player. Also featured are Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD, Director of the Leon Root, MD, Motion Analysis Laboratory, who talks about the advanced technology available to record a patient’s movement for assessment, and Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, who
Part I of the miniseries, “HSS Sports Performance Lab”
Employee Safety Zone HSS Welcomes New Senior Director of Security, Joe Sweeney The safety of our employees, patients and visitors is a top priority for HSS, at the main campus and across all of our regional locations. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve upon our culture of safety to ensure that we are prepared for any circumstance that might rise. We recently welcomed Joe Sweeney to the HSS family as our new Senior Director of Security. We asked Joe to tell us a little bit about his experience in the industry and his insights into security here at HSS. What is your background in the security industry? After 21 years with the NYPD, I ran my own security company and in 2010 was hired by Bellevue Hospital as the Director of Hospital Police. I went on to create the first-of-its-kind Hospital Police Academy and was promoted to Senior Director and eventually named Commissioner of NYC Hospital Police. What drew you to HSS? Excellence, innovation and respect. What have you seen at HSS in regard to security that has impressed you? I am impressed with how much the staff treats each other and the patients with respect, which I would argue is the single greatest tool in the security business. I have been equally impressed with leadership’s commitment to ensuring the safety of staff, including having Homeland Security evaluate HSS’s physical security. In addition, HSS has put an emphasis on training for workplace violence and active shooter response in its new employee orientation and annual in-service, as well as in person during the NYPD Shield training, which is offered on the main campus with all employees encouraged to attend. Initiatives like the “Fast Pass” pilot show that leadership continues to be proactive in new ways to secure the facility. What are the most important security issues we are focusing on at HSS? Obviously there are catastrophic events that happen all too often and you can’t escape the headlines, but these events are all extreme manifestations of workplace violence. In most of the extreme violent cases there were minor behavioral characteristics that could have been identified as warning signs. I want our focus to be in this area and encourage the reporting of any unusual behavior. What new initiatives do you plan to implement to make HSS even safer? We are creating a workplace violence threat assessment task force. This group will meet regularly and take a multidisciplinary approach in reviewing incidents of aggressive behavior and workplace violence. We are also developing a security portal on the intranet to allow for better communication of security issues. How will you ensure that safety translates to our regional locations away from the main campus? As HSS continues to grow and be the leader in musculoskeletal health, the Security Department is actively including our regional locations in our security plans. We have begun regular and random visits to these facilities. Additionally, we are excited to announce an intranet portal that will be available to all sites to facilitate any security needs. This will be a great tool for anything from ordering a new I.D. card to reporting concerns or locksmith issues. Fostering communication is key to our mission of keeping all HSS employees safe no matter where they are located. What can HSS family members do to contribute to a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors? If you see something, say something. It has been used all over the country because it is effective. I would like all of our employees to be comfortable sharing even the slightest concern and trust that the security team will address them all with professionalism and respect. Security is truly a shared responsibility; we can’t do it successfully without the help of the HSS family members. Please wear your I.D. badge and if you see someone who appears out of place, don’t hesitate to call security to investigate. If you’d like your department featured in the Employee Safety Zone, send an email to EmployeeSafety@HSS.edu.
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Back in the Game SS’s online patient forum – Back in the
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Game – now has more than 1,900 patient
Local Basketball Coach Honored for Leadership On and Off the Court SS and the New York Knicks recently recognized a tristate area youth basketball
sportsmanship, fairness and respect,” said
coach who demonstrated unparalleled
Jessica Podell, Associate Director, Global Sports
highlights the extraordinary care members of
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always putting a focus on teaching good
leadership on and off the court, as well as a strong
Marketing & Business Development, who was a
the HSS family provide.
commitment to the community. Denis Crowley, a
member of the panel. “He has created a lasting
coach at St. Christopher’s School in Staten Island,
impact on his players’ futures and brings the very
was named the 2018 Junior Knicks Coach of the
best out of everyone he comes in contact with.”
Year, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery.
Coach Crowley was informed that he was selected
In January, a four-week nomination period took place
as Junior Knicks Coach of the Year when Knicks
stories! The postings share how HSS
helped patients get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one of the stories that
Read how HSS helped Ana Barretto of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic get back in the game. I have been a horseback rider
where students, parents and community members
alumni John Wallace surprised him with a visit to
I was born. On March
had the opportunity to nominate a youth basketball
his school during a team scrimmage. He was
22, 2016 I fell during
coach for going above and beyond for his or her
recognized on center court at a Knicks game on
a horse jumping
team members. The 169 submissions were narrowed
February 14 at Madison Square Garden where Knicks
competition. The
down to five and a winner was selected by a panel of
legend John Starks and Bruce Slawitsky, Senior
pain in my hip never
HSS and Knicks personnel.
Vice President of Human Resources, presented him
stopped, so this is
“Coach Crowley was chosen as the winner for his
with the award.
where I made an
positive influence on the kids and the community,
practically since
appointment at HSS on October 2016 where Laura Porcella from the international patients department was there for me from the day I made the appointment until my therapies from post-op. On December of the same year, Dr. Anil Ranawat did a hip arthroscopy on my left side and on April 2017 I was already back in the game. After eleven months without being able to practice, I became once again athlete of the year. I feel so thankful with the HSS team for helping me get back on my horse even when I thought it was impossible.
Coach Denis Crowley with John Starks, Bruce Slawitsky and members of his team
Employee of the Month March 2018 – Morgan Strouse Congratulations to Morgan, Employee of the Month for March. Morgan is an Acute Pain RN in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management who has been a member of the HSS family since 2013. She is dedicated, hardworking and beloved by her colleagues and patients. Morgan sees problems as opportunities for improvement and constantly researches any issues that arise, offering well-thought-out resolutions. She also takes initiative in her role. For example, she revised the RN pain management orientation segment, overhauling the slide deck and providing an improved medium of learning. Additionally, Morgan understands the importance of providing world-class patient care. She comes to work with a smile every day, showing a true level of concern and resolve to ensure her patients are doing well. She is passionate about care delivery, learning and sharing her knowledge with everyone she interacts with.
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Jack Davis Elected as NAON President-Elect
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arlier this year, Jack Davis, MSN, RN,
the needs of its membership. Moving forward, he
“It is an honor and privilege to serve the members of
ONC, Manager of Patient Education and
will continue to provide leadership and guidance
this great organization,” said Jack. “I look forward to
Research, was elected as President-Elect
for the betterment of NAON to meet the needs of
supporting NAON’s mission, advancing excellence in
to the 2018-2019 Executive Board of the National
6,000 members.
research, education and practice that enhances the
Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), a
In addition to his leadership roles, Jack has
delivery of expert nursing care to patients with
nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that enhances
volunteered at the chapter and the national level,
musculoskeletal conditions.”
the lives and careers of orthopedic nurses.
including speaking at congress on behalf of NAON
Congratulations, Jack, on this exciting opportunity!
Jack has been a member of NAON for more than
and writing for various NAON publications. He has
25 years, serving as a Director on the Executive
received the NAON Outstanding Contribution Award
Board since 2015. In that role, he has worked with
twice for his work.
the board to provide strategy and direction to meet
New Medical Staff A. Holly Johnson, MD A. Holly Johnson, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in helping people get back to their pre-injury level of activity, whether that is running ultra-marathons, playing collegiate ice hockey or simply walking for exercise. She treats all orthopedic conditions of the foot and ankle, with a focus on sports-related injuries, Achilles tendon problems and arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques for forefoot reconstruction (bunions), foot and ankle trauma, deformity and arthritis. Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine before completing her orthopedic surgery residency and foot and ankle fellowship here at HSS. She practiced at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2008-2018 prior to returning to HSS. Dr. Johnson is a physician for USA Women’s Ice Hockey and was the Team Physician at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. She is actively involved in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, serving on multiple committees including the Foundation Board of Directors. She actively engages in research in different topics within her subspecialty, including syndesmosis and other athletic injuries, as well as the orthopedic response to the opioid crisis. She has a personal interest in humanitarian mission work and the advancement of women in orthopedics.
Samir K. Trehan, MD Samir K. Trehan, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon in the Hand & Upper Extremity Service at HSS. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow, including fractures, nerve compression syndromes, ligament and tendon injuries, congenital anomalies and spasticity. After receiving his medical degree from Brown University, Dr. Trehan completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery where he received the Professional Leadership Education Award and the Russell F. Warren Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Translational Research. He then completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Washington University in St. Louis. Finally, he pursued subspecialty training in pediatric hand surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and visited multiple centers both nationally and internationally to gain further expertise in wrist arthroscopy, upper extremity trauma and pediatric hand surgery from world-renowned experts. Dr. Trehan’s research interests mirror his clinical interests. Notably, he has been the recipient of the prestigious New Investigator Recognition Award from the Orthopedic Research Society and both the Daniel C. Riordan Award and the Emmanuel B. Kaplan Award from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He also recently participated in a pediatric hand surgery mission trip in India.
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Milestones Rehabilitation • HSS Rehabilitation was represented by more than 35 staff members at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Nine therapists were awarded with their board certifications: Bridget A. Assip, PT, DPT, PCS; Jenna Baynes, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS; Luba Chernov, MSPT, MPA, OCS; Ioonna Félix, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CTPS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS, Cert MDT; Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS,CSCS; Sarah McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Emily Weiss, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP; and Curtis Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS. Presenters at the conference were:
Frances Baratta-Ziska, PT, DPT, MS, PCS;
Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz, PT, DPT,
Sabrina Cerciello, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz, PT, DPT,
OCS; Jake Grundstein, PT, DPT, CSCS;
OCS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS,
Wai-Kwong Hui, PT, DPT; Brian Jones, PT, DPT;
Cert MDT; Hector Lozada, PT, DPT, OCS; Sarah
Jay Mizuta, PT, DPT; Matt Pugliese, PT, DPT,
McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Joseph T. Molony, Jr.,
OCS, MTC, Cert. MDT; and Michelle Yang, PT,
PT, MS, SCS, CSCS; Anna Ribaudo, PT, DPT,
DPT. In addition, HSS Rehabilitation and betterPT
OCS, CKTP; Scott Siverling, PT, DPT, OCS;
collaborated on a booth in the exhibit hall where
Rupali Soeters, PT, PhD; and Sharlynn Tuohy,
attendees could learn more about HSS
PT, DPT, MBA. Posters were presented by:
professional education opportunities, the
Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, MA; William Behrns,
Rehabilitation Network and betterPT. HSS
PT, DPT, OCS; Liz Niedbala Biehl, PT, DPT, MBA;
representatives at the booth were Robin Benick,
Christopher Bux, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, CSCS,
PT, MA, and Angelic Linen, Rehabilitation
FAAOMPT; John Castro, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC;
Network Coordinator.
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Welcome Frank O. Aboagye, Mauricia Alo, Rebecca K. Barksdale, Melissa Cabrera, Alexandra Coulter, Michelle Cummings, Jessica A. Davis, Alyssa R. Di Giovanni, John DiFiori, Danielle A. DiGirolamo, Alexandra Doreste, Kimberly Durosier, Didem Goz Ayturk, Shanice Greene, Chelsea E. Havelock, Dileeana Jimenez, Ivanka Jordacijevic, Gracie Joseph, Morgan A. Lawson, Chinghar Leung, Estrella Matos, Dorian Newton, Tania Pannellini, Katherine S. Salazar, Angela Sposato, Callie M. Starzee, Shari Steele, Alexander Swan, Reina A. Tejada, Marleny Vargas, Klemens Vertesich, Crystal E. Ward
Joint Commission Reporting Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of its patients. In the event you have a concern regarding the safety or quality of care provided by the Hospital or the Laboratory, you may report these concerns to the Joint Commission.
The HSS Sports Safety team recently held a workshop at NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Long Island during the 2018 New York Open tennis tournament for athletes from Hempstead High School. The students learned about human anatomy and how to reduce their risk of injury by improving movement quality. Pictured above: AJ Pegno and James Russomano along with students and coaches from Hempstead High School
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complaint@jointcommission.org
2. By fax:
Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636
3. By mail:
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Editor:
Marisa DeFilipps
Executive Editor:
Rachel Sheehan
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Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart
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