RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
February 2017
Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE:
Dear Research Family, Nearly everyone is touched by heart disease, either personally or through family and friends. February is the month we celebrate Heart Health and turn our world red!
PAGE 2: Welcome New Providers PAGE 3: Welcome New Leaders PAGE 4: Research’s Cardiovascular Care Ranks Top in the Nation
The cardiac services we offer at Research are expanding – our physician specialists offer more highly specialized procedures, and offer more wellness/prevention programs.
PAGE 5: Time Critical Diagnosis Symposium - Register Today! PAGE 6: Neurosurgeon at Research Performs World’s First Image-Guided SI Fusion PAGE 7: RPC Therapist Discusses the Winter Blues with KCTV 5 PAGE 8: Employee of the Months PAGE 9: Above All Else Patient Comments PAGE 10: Research Heart Month Celebrations
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Corrine Everson VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293
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Kari Johnson Manager of Marketing (816) 276-9475 kari.johnson@hcamidwest.com
One new cardiovascular procedure will help improve the lives of patients who are living with chronic heart conditions. Our chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention (CTO PCI) is a procedure where physicians treat blockages using imaging procedures and tiny coronary equipment to safely open a patient’s arteries. It is an effective alternative for high-risk patients who are not candidates for other cardiovascular procedures - but who have been plagued by symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue. Another new cardiac procedure we are offering is Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). TAVR gives our specially trained cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons the option to replace a patient’s aortic valve through an incision in the leg, when in the past these patients would have required open-heart surgery. Frail or elderly patients who are unsafe surgical candidates can now be evaluated for this treatment. In addition, with clinical trials showing the success of TAVR, physicians are beginning to use this method for younger and lower risk patients. Research is proud of our cardiovascular teams who continue to pave the way for more patients to live healthier, happier lives. It is also the month for Valentine’s Day so be sure to share lots of Research love with your patients and co-workers! Sincerely,
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@ResearchMed
Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence
Jackie DeSouza - Van Blaricum President and CEO
2 Develop Our People
Welcome New Providers Ashok Koul, MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in care for patients with heart rhythm irregularities. He practices with Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists at Research. Dr. Koul completed cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at the Yale University School of Medicine and the University of Maryland. He was recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance for quality cardiovascular and stroke care. Dr. Koul has a background in teaching, having served as an assistant professor of medicine in cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia service. Dr. Koul has also authored several publications and participated in clinical trials in the field of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac electrophysiology. To refer a patient or schedule an appointment, please call Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists at (816) 276-4800.
Katie Kincaide, NP is a board-certified advanced practice nurse with the Kansas City Pulmonology Practice at Research. Katie offers a broad nursing background with special expertise and experience in internal medicine caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses. She is a strong patient advocate and educator who works closely with patients to optimize their health. As an experienced clinician, Katie collaborates well with her colleagues while also being able to independently make sound, evidence-based decisions and diagnoses for her patients. Her background includes hospital, practice and clinic nursing.
Anam Shaikh, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician who serves as a hospitalist at Research. Dr. Shaikh delivers comprehensive care for patients who are hospitalized, working closely with their primary care physicians to ensure a total continuity of care. She has a wide-variety of clinical experience, including critical care, gastroenterology and pulmonology. To refer a patient for direct admission, please call pager (816) 717-5181.
Holly Skocny, APRN, FNP is an advance practice nurse working with neurology patients at Research’s Neuroscience Institute. She brings a broad clinical and nursing background to her patients and most recently served as a charge nurse at Research caring for trauma, neurology and orthopedic patients. Holly also has a specialized background in physical rehabilitation, wound care, telemetry monitoring and medication management. She has also acted as a nursing instructor and as a preceptor for new graduate nurses. She was the recipient of a Guardian Angel Award and Dean’s Award for Graduate Achievement. Holly is a member of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Tiffany Taylor, NP is an advanced practice nurse with Kansas City Vascular & General Surgery Group at Research. She has specialized training and expertise in adult gerontology acute care. Over the course of her training and career, she has provided care for a wide array of conditions. Tiffany has extensive experience in critical care and has worked in an emergency department and a variety of intensive care units. Her broad spectrum of clinical experience ensures she is able to work effectively and compassionately with her patients, understanding their needs and facilitating the appropriate treatment. In addition to patient care, Tiffany has served as an adjunct nursing instructor for area nursing programs and currently serves as an adjunct nursing instructor for critical care, adult health and fundamentals at William Jewell College of Nursing.
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Welcome New Leaders Olevia Pitts, MD joins Research as chief medical officer. Dr. Pitts a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience caring for patients and leading medical initiatives for health care organizations. She has served as the medical director for a physician practice, hospitalist organizations and a large multi-facility long-term care organization. Dr. Pitts earned her medical degree from UMKC and completed an internship and a residency in internal medicine, then completed a fellowship in hospital medicine leadership. Dr. Pitts has earned several awards and honors but says she is most proud to have the new opportunity to work with the highly-skilled medical staff and teams of caregivers at Research.
Kia Walker, BSN, MSN recently joined Research Psychiatric Center as assistant chief operating officer. Prior to joining Research Psychiatric Center, Kia was the mental health manager at Veterans Hospital. Kia brings with her more than 15 years of clinical nursing, academic and mental health leadership. She received her bachelor science nursing from Webster University and her master science nursing from University of Phoenix. She is currently pursuing her nurse executive leadership doctorate of nurse practice at Walden University. In addition, Kia services as an adjunct professor for Didactic/Clinical Mental Health/Medical Surgical programs at Penn Valley Community College.
Karen Siverly has joined Research as vice president of finance and chief staffing officer. Karen comes to Research with more than 25 years of healthcare financial analytical experience. She was most recently the Division controller for the HCA Physicians Services Group, overseeing financial operations of nearly 600 providers in Kansas City and New Orleans.
Noreen Mahoney Felich, BSN, RN, CPN is the new Director of the Grossman Burn Center at Research. Noreen brings over 30 years of pediatric emergency and trauma care experience to her new position. Most recently she was the Manager of the Trauma and Burn Services at a Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in Kansas City. Noreen is the Chairman of the Pediatric Subcommittee for the Missouri State Advisory Council on EMS, an appointed representative to the Missouri Region A Trauma Committee, a founding member of the Midwest Trauma Society and participates in various local trauma and burn workgroups. Noreen also has been appointed as State Faculty for the Emergency Nurses Association’s Trauma Nursing Core Course. Noreen looks forward to bringing burn pediatric care to the Grossman Burn Center at Research and helping to achieve ABA Burn Center Verification for this special care unit.
Bill Ludwig was recently promoted to director of security. In his new roll, Bill will oversee all security operations on all three campuses. Bill began his career at Research in 1997 as an overnight security officer and has been promoted to a variety of positions over the years. He has served as the security manager at Research for the past six years. During Bill’s tenure as the security manager, he has achieved outstanding employee engagement results and has the distinction of consistently producing some of the highest support services survey results in our health system. Bill is known for his commitment to the welfare of our team and his dedication to Research.
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Research’s Cardiovascular Care Ranks Top in the Nation The American Heart Association recognized high performing hospitals across the nation in U.S. News and World Report for their cardiovascular care achievements. Research earned recognition among the highest ranking hospitals in Missouri and in the nation
Research Leaders Thrive at Leadership Institute Research Leaders recently attended HCA Midwest Health Leadership Development Institute (LDI) where more than 450 hospital leaders gathered to learn and share ideas. Diane Fulton, CNO at Research and Research Psychiatric Center’s STAR Program director David Strother, LMSW both spoke about their passion for healthcare at the LDI. Diane shared a personal story about why she loves nursing care and David Strother, LMSW provided a “Walk in My Shoes”, showing a video of former patients whose lived have changed because of STAR. Department leaders at Research, Steve Burr, Carrie Klebenstone and Cassandra Kelly earned honors for their outstanding efforts in 2016. Their efforts led to enhancing patient satisfaction, earning of Pathway to Excellence and increasing employee engagement scores. Dayton Moore, General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, served as the keynote speaker. He spoke about importance of humility in leadership, building a culture of success and the importance of growing as effective leaders. Here are his top seven tips for success as a leader: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Harmony is important, so settle disputes quickly. Be responsive to your teammates. Give above and beyond service. Stand up for your people.
Diane Fulton, RN, BSN CNO at Research
5. 6. 7.
Remain calm during the storm. Don’t complain. Meet regularly, 1:1 with your team.
David Strother, LMSW STAR Program Director
Dayton Moore Royal’s General Manager
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2017 Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) Symposium - Register Today! Join us for the 2017 Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) Symposium Friday, April 21 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The 2017 TCD Symposium has been planned and designed for those who are involved in the care of TCD patients. The state of Missouri enacted laws creating coordinated statewide emergency medical services for the time-critical conditions of trauma, stroke and the potentially fatal form of heart attack known as STEMI. All of these conditions require quick assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a facility who can provide timely, definitive care to minimize risk for preventable complications and death. Physicians can earn up to 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ and nurses may receive up to 6 contact hours.
Featured Speakers: • • • • • •
Steven Marso, MD - “STEMI and Cardiogenic Shock: - When is primary PCI not enough?” Michael Tabman - “Mass Casualty Crisis Management” Wendy Dusenbury, DNP, APRN-BC, CNRN, ANVP-BC - “Taking it to the streets: Using Mobile Stroke Units to Treat Stroke.” Shawn Morkert - “Early Recognition and Rapid Transport of Stroke Patients” Jeffrey R. Simpson, MD - “Massive Transfusion in Trauma” Kyle G. Carpenter, MD - “Endovascular Stroke Therapy”
Visit theresearchofundationkc.org or call (816) 276-4218 to register for the 2017 TCD Symposium.
Committed to the Growth and Development of Research Nurses Nursing leaders recently hosted a Critical Care Register Nurse (CCRN) review course, helping prepare more than 50 nurses to take the CCRN Certification Exam. This certification confirms nurses have mastered the skills and knowledge base to care for critically ill patients. Review courses can be very expensive for individuals to pay for, but because Research is committed to the development of nurses, the course was offered at no cost. An online version of the CCRN course available as well for those who were not able to attend the live course. Please email Jenna.collier@hcamidwest for more information. R E SE A R C H M E D IC A L C E N T E R • K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D W I T H T H E L AT E ST N EWS
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Dr. Ryan Riggs Talks Fertility Treatment Options with KCTV5 Fertility specialists Ryan Riggs, MD sat down with KCTV5 to discuss ways he partners with couples who are struggling with infertility to find success in getting pregnant. Learn more about fertility services at ResearchMedicalCenter.com/womenscare.
Neurosurgeon William Rosenberg, MD Performs World’s First Rialto Image-Guided SI Fusion. After spending 20 years in crippling back pain, patient Dixie is back on her feet doing what she loves, square dancing. Dr. Rosenberg performed the first image-guided Rialto SI fusion surgery on Dixie, giving her instant relief and her life back. Learn more at researchmedicalcenter.com/service/center-for-the-relief-of-pain.
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KCTV5 Interviews Research GYN/ONC Expert About Cervical Cancer Awareness In light of Fox Sports broadcaster, Erin Andrews’ recent news of cervical cancer diagnosis, gynecology oncologist Dr. Verda Hicks of Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute discusses cancer prevention and the importance of the HPV vaccine with KCTV 5. Learn more at ResearchMedicalCenter.com/Womenscare
RPC Therapist Discusses the Winter Blues with KCTV5 KCTV 5 turned to Research Psychiatric Center’s expert David Strother, LMSW to discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a common type of depression related to changes in seasons, especially in the winter months. During the interview, David explains how SAD is treated and offers tips to help stay positive during this time of year. Learn more about behavioral health services offered at ResearchPsychiatricCenter.com.
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Employee of the Months November 2016 Marchel Bartee - EVS
December 2016 Elizabeth Graham - PACU
Congratulations 5 East for having the best patient satisfaction scores in December 2016.
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Above All Else, We Are Committed to the Care and Improvement of Human Life Giving each patient and their family the best patient experience is a top priority at every Research entity. This means every patient, every time and every touch. Always. Not Sometimes, Not Usually. Always. When patients take the time to let us know they had a great experience, we’ll share them. Labor & Delivery “I had a fantastic experience when I was transferred from a birth center. I could not sing the praises of the nurses, doctors and medical staff enough. I felt confident about my care and trusted the team. Everyone I came in contact with was compassionate and made me feel they were up to date on my situation. I would highly recommend the maternity team.” “Had great experience with my granddaughter delivering her baby. The night nurse Monica Carter was exceptionally informative, detailed and gave us information that made us fell relief and was friendly, caring and kind to us. Through the whole delivery process was wonderful. She should be recognize for her going beyond the call of duty in her job.”
Sarah Cannon at Research “I have been receiving treatment at Sarah Canon Cancer Center at Research Medical Center for the last year and it has been a very positive experience. After spending time at the premier Cancer Center in the world I felt more like a number than a person, at Research they call you by your name without looking at the chart. It’s a great feeling! The doctors and staff are top notch and it shows in a caring atmosphere.”
ER/ EVS/ Food Service/ Cardiology/ 4th Floor “I’m giving a huge rave to this hidden gem Research Medical Center. All the staff from the ER to the floor nurses to the housekeepers and food staff were beyond helpful and nice and I can’t thank them enough! Very knowledgeable, kind and explained every detail to me! Also the Raymore paramedics who transported me were so nice and awesome and knowledgeable- Ryan, Jack and anyone’s name I can’t remember! Thank you to the ER doctors and nurses. Thank you to Dr. Stanford, Dr. Shadiki, nurse Michael, Naomi and my phlebotomist she was so funny, and nurse helper Sarah. Thank you to my echo tech can’t pronounce name starts with an S! Thank you to nuclear medicine nurse! Thank you to 4th floor nurses Cole and Kaitlyn! And thank you cardiologist Dr. William Lawrence! You all are so wonderful!”
ER & Neurosurgery “My Dad was in town for the holidays when he was injured and brought to Research as a trauma. He had received exceptional care and has a amazing neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Chilton!”
Outpatient West “I had my very first surgery done here recently and was very satisfied! The nurses, doctors, surgeons and anesthesiologist were excellent. They made my family and I as comfortable as possible. BEST experience I’ve had at a hospital thus far.”
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JOIN THE FUN!
Research Heart Month Celebrations Tuesday, February 3
Wear Red Day - All Day at Research Show your support for heart health by wearing red! Send photos to Kari.Johnson@hcamidwest.com Heart Month Kick-Off - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, located in the RMC Cafeteria Photo Booth, Heart Health Trivia and Prizes!
Tuesday, February 7
Heart Health for Women Event Cardiologist David Rios, MD will present to a group of women at Research.
Saturday, February 11
Giving Hope & Help LOVE Bags for Research Patients
Thursday, February 16
Loving Hearts Coffee Cart - 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, every floor Beverages, Heart Healthy Snacks and Photo Fun!
Friday, February 24
Heart Healthy Action Stations - RMC Cafeteria Breakfast: Whole Wheat Pancakes Topped with Fresh Fruits Lunch: Salmon with Avocado Relish in Balsamic Reduction and Brown Rice Pilaf
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Little Hats Big Hearts™ - Labor & Delivery Red hats will be given to babies born in February. The hats are provided by the American Heart Association as a way to celebrate healthy babies, moms and heart healthy lives! Heart Walk Fundraising - RMC Cafeteria, Check Out Register Show your support for heart attack and stroke survivors by purchasing a heart for $1.00. All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart and Stroke Association. Please contact vivian.caylor@hcamidwest.com for more information.
The Brookside Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Research Brookside Campus. brooksidefarmersmarket.com
Happenings FEBRUARY 3: National Wear Red Day FEBRUARY 5 - 11: Burn Awareness Week FEBRUARY 7: Heart Health for Women Event FEBRUARY 11: Giving Hope & Health Love Bags 4 Research Patients FEBRUARY 12 - 18: Heart Failure Awareness Week FEBRUARY 14: Loving Hearts Coffee Cart - 9 to 10 pm, Every Floor at Research FEBRUARY 17: Celebrating Research Teamwork & Success Event
Healthy Habits Superfood Spotlight - Dark Chocolate It’s no coincidence that dark chocolate is February’s superfood of the month. February is the month of love, and dark chocolate has been shown to have positive effects on heart health due to its flavanol content. However, not all dark chocolate is created equal. To maximize the health benefits, look for a dark chocolate with a 70% or higher cocoa content that has not been “dutched,” or processed with alkali. Dutching reduces the flavanol content of the cocoa. Also, while it might be tempting to indulge in a whole box of chocolate, keep in mind that the serving size for dark chocolate is one ounce. Try starting your day on a sweet note this month by adding dark chocolate chips to yogurt parfaits, oatmeal, or smoothies at breakfast!
FEBRUARY 27-28: Research’s Comprehensive Stroke Survey MARCH 11: Brookside 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Warm-Up Parade MAY 5 - 7: Brookside Art Annual Sponsored by Research Brookside MAY 16: EMS Great Save SEPTEMBER 16: 2017 Kidney Walk
Provided by Clinical Dietitian Brooke Doerr, RN, LD
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Be sure your staff and you know: • Signs and symptoms of stroke • Call *44444 - Take actions when a patient, visitor, co-worker or someone close to you is experiencing stroke symptoms on the Research campus • Know that the RMC MET Team responds to Code Stroke in the hospital • If you are first to notice a person’s stroke symptoms, and be STROKE IS ANknow EMERGENCY ready to report the exact time stroke symptoms were first observed
Act FAST Call *44444 2316 E. Meyer Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64132 (816) 276-4000 FACE ARM ResearchMedicalCenter.com
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