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Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE PG 2 WELCOME NEW LEADERS PROMOTED LEADERS NATALIE SHAFFER, DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH PG 3 RMC CEO 2021 CORPORATE WALK CHAIR FOR LIGHT THE NIGHT DR. OLEVIA PITTS, KC COVID-19 VACCINE TASK FORCE MAYOR LUCAS TOURS RMC'S VACCINE CLINIC HEART MONTH WELCOME NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES BURN AWARENESS WEEK PG 4 VACCINE UPDATE PG 5 WORKPLACE WELLNESS HAPPENINGS PG 6 RESEARCH FAMILY MAMMOGRAM MONTH PG 7 ROAMING TOWN HALL HCA HEALTHCARE, INVESTS IN DOMESTIC PPE PRODUCTION
PG 8 THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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FEBRUARY 2021
Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence
Hello Research Family, We are moving right along into 2021 and with each day that passes, our shimmer of hope for the future shines brighter and brighter. Since our first COVID-19 vaccination clinic in December of 2020, we have vaccinated well over 8,000 individuals and our COVID positive patient population continues to decline. While per CDC guidance, we are prioritizing vaccinating our frontline workers, we are also working with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to ensure all community members have equal access to the vaccine. February is also Heart Month! We have so much to share about Research Medical Center’s growing cardiovascular services. In 2021, we plan to: • Open our second electrophysiology (EP) lab in April to help better serve our inpatients and outpatients (construction photos below) • Onboard a second EP physician in August to help meet the high demand for EP services • Continue growing our interventional and cardiothoracic programs. Specifically, through a new valve pathway for critically ill patients with aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. This helps our structural heart team properly assess candidates for transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacements (TAVR & TMVR) We’re also pleased to announce that Chief of Cardiology Willie Lawrence, MD is overseeing a $32 million federally funded initiative with the America Heart Association to address hypertension among racial and ethnic minority populations. Despite the obstacles we have faced over the past year, I am proud of Team Research's commitment to growing in ways that allow us to serve our patients to the highest capacity. Thank you for all you do.
Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MHA, MBA Chief Executive Officer Research Medical Center
2 Welcome New Providers Erica Dailey, DO – Gastroenterology
Mohammad Mozayen, MD – Medical Oncology
David Dickerson, MD – Emergency Medicine
Michael Museousky, DO – Emergency Medicine
Syed Karim, MD – Medical Oncology
Jimmy So, MD – Emergency Medicine
Promoted Leaders
Natalie Shaffer Accepted into MidAmerica's Director Development Program
Promoted Leaders:
RMC is proud to announce that Natalie Shaffer RN, BSN has been selected to join MidAmerica's Director Development Program. Natalie is an RCON graduate and has been with Research Medical Center for seven years, most recently serving as Clinical Nurse Manager of Cardiac Telemetry 4 North. This is another example of how
Erin Astry, RN RN Manager Psych Senior Adult RPC
Mary Beth Pecina, RN RN Manager 6E Ortho / Trauma RMC
HCA is investing in developing future leaders of healthcare. Congratulations, Natalie!
Employees of the Month Research Medical Center
Research Brookside Campus
Research Psychiatric Center
Tien Nguyen, RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Progressive Care Unit
Skyler Taylor, RN Emergency Department
Kevin Baker EVS Tech
Skyler has consistently been a high performing nurse throughout her time here. She is also routinely recognized by her co-workers for being helpful and hard-working.
Kevin is one of the frontline workers that truly exemplifies excellence. He works diligently and always keeps a positive attitude. Kevin also keeps patients top of mind.
Tien is always going above and beyond to make sure patients are safe and receive high-quality care. She has a great attitude and is always so pleasant to work with.
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3 RMC CEO Ashley McLellan to Serve as 2021 Corporate Walk Chair for LTN Research Medical Center CEO Ashley McClellan is proud to join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as the 2021 Corporate Walk Chair for Light The Night in Kansas City. Light The Night brings light to the darkness of cancer and fuels LLS’s mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Together, we will be the voice that speaks up, the hand that reaches out, and the light that cures cancer.
Mayor Quinton Lucas Tours RMC's Vaccine Clinic Research Medical Center proudly provided Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas a tour of our COVID vaccine clinic on Jan. 26.
Mayor Quinton Lucas Appoints RMC CMO Dr. Olevia Pitts to the Kansas City Covid-19 Vaccine Task Force Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a new COVID-19 task force. The group doesn't include any government officials and instead places efforts to assist the community in the hands of healthcare systems. We are proud to share that RMC CMO Dr. Olevia Pitts will serve on this task force.
Welcome New Board of Trustees Research Medical Center is pleased to welcome several new members to our 2021 Board of Trustees. Throughout 2021, we will be sharing board member spotlights for you to learn more about our dedicated board members.
We look forward to working with Mayor Lucas and other community partners to help end this pandemic.
(Pictured - Nancy DeBasio, PhD, Chair, Rev. Adam Hamilton, Katheen Dodd, BSN, MA, James Maliszewski, MD, Katharine Novak, MD, Ashley McClellan, CEO; not pictured- Anne Sly MD, Herb Hardwick, JD)
Heart Month In honor of Heart Month, Chief of Cardiology Willie Lawrence, MD and outpatient cardiac rehab nurses, Stephanie McInnes and Stacy Gomez provided education about the benefits of our cardiac rehab program. To view the full video, visit Facebook.com/ResearchMedicalCenter.
Burn Awareness Week On a recent edition of House Call, Dr. Megan Garcia, Burn Surgeon and Medical Director at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center shared tips on how to prevent burn injuries and what to do if you or a loved one experience a burn. To view the full video, visit Facebook.com/ResearchMedicalCenter.
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Hope has arrived. This is how a pandemic ends.
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available. Since the onset of COVID-19, you have gone above and beyond to care for others during uncertain times. Though not mandatory, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is the safest and most effective way to beat the virus. Together, we can build healthier tomorrows. Custom for visit people to get more To learnCTA more, hcamidwest.com. information or sign up.
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5 February is Heart Month! Consider Supporting AHA by Purchasing a Shirt. If you would like to support the American Heart Association, please consider purchasing a "Save the Beats" shirt. Shirts are $15.00 each and are made of extra soft material! To purchase, email Stephanie.McInnes@researchcollege.edu.
HAPPENINGS AMERICAN HEART MONTH FEBRUARY ROAMING TOWN HALL BEGIN FEBRUARY 8 CHECK WITH YOUR LEADER FOR DATE/TIME DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COUNCIL: RELIGION COURSE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 VALENTINE COOKIE EXCHANGE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 8 BURN AWARENESS WEEK FEBRUARY 7 - 13
Workplace Wellness The National Center for PTSD has developed a repository of free resources for anyone who is seeking resources and materials geared toward worry/anxiety, anger, sadness, sleep problems, and trauma. National Center for PTSD Repository of Resources: www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/tools_menu.htm
CARDIAC REHAB WEEK FEBRUARY 14 - 20 PUPPY THERAPY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7 AM AND 7 PM EMPLOYEE ENTRANCE ON B LEVEL DEALING WITH MORAL DISTRESS DURING COVID-19 TUESDAY, MARCH 16 VIRTUAL WEBINAR: WWW.CAPELLA.EDU
RMC Proudly Cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs Although the 2021 season did not end how we would have liked, we are still proud to support the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Research Family Mammogram Months Encouraging eligible Research employees to schedule their screening mammogram in the month of February or August. Take time to take care of you! • Women should start getting an annual mammogram at the age of 40. • Women with a family history of breast cancer should ask their healthcare professional how early and how often to schedule a mammogram. • Your chances of beating breast cancer increase when detected early. Call (816) 276-4088 to schedule your screening mammogram for the hours shown below. Research Medical Center Monday - Friday 7am-3pm Check-in at Patient Registration
Brookside Campus Monday - Friday 7am-4:30pm Check-in at Outpatient Registration
Please have your health insurance information when scheduling your appointment. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment.
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7 Roaming Town Hall The senior leadership team enjoyed highlighting some of our 2020 accomplishments, sharing 2021 goals, and answering your questions during Roaming Town Halls. If you were unable to attend, please check with your leader for a stoplight report.
HCA Healthcare Invests in Domestic Production of PPE HCA Healthcare recently announced that it has entered into a new joint venture business with A Plus International Inc. (A Plus), a global manufacturer of healthcare products, to expand access to personal protective equipment (PPE) by manufacturing surgical and procedure masks in the United States. The new business entity is part of HCA Healthcare's continued efforts to support healthcare workers and address the global demand for PPE. In a Press Release, Dr. Jonathan Perlin, president, clinical operations group, and chief medical officer of HCA Healthcare shared, "We are thrilled to join forces with the expertise of A Plus on this new business which is focused on domestic manufacturing of PPE so that we can continue to support our caregivers on the front line." RE S E AR C H M EDICAL C ENTER • A P UB LI CATI ON FOR STA FF, P H YS I CI A N S A N D FRI E N DS
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THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION 2020 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
The Research Foundation awarded more than $313,000 in scholarships to nursing students attending Avila University, Research College of Nursing, and William Jewell College during the 2020-2021 academic year. Undergraduate nursing students preparing for their junior and senior years in the three nursing programs were eligible to apply. Scholarships were awarded based on academic performance and/or financial need.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SYMPOSIUMS
The Research Foundation partnered with Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society and the The Ed Bixby Institute for Postgraduate Medical Education to host two virtual symposiums in 2020. The Hoeper Primary Care Symposium is hosted annually with moderation by Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr. and Dr. Anne Sly. The second symposium, the Hematology/Oncology Symposium for Primary Care Providers, was moderated by Dr. Stephanie Graff. Funding for symposiums is provided by the J.B. Reynolds Foundation and the Research Medical Center Medical Staff.
VERDA’S PLACE
The Research Foundation collaborates with Bra Couture KC to make Verda’s Place available to low income cancer patients. Located in the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Research Medical Center, Verda’s Place supports lymphedema services, prosthetics, assistance with utilities, food cards, medications, nutritional supplements, and comfort items. In 2020, 54 cancer patients received assistance through Verda’s Place.
YOUNG TRAFFIC OFFENDERS PROGRAM
Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP) strives to change habits of young drivers by forcing them to confront the consequences of careless driving. Traffic offenders are sentenced to attend and learn from the perspective of health care professionals, crash victims and law enforcement.
THINKFIRST OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
The Research Foundation’s injury prevention program, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, discussed how to prevent injuries during the 2019-2020 academic year. More than 29,000 students were educated before Kansas City metro area schools closed due to the pandemic. ThinkFirst educates youth about preventing traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries by discussing safe driving, seat belt usage, sports and recreation safety, helmet usage, water safety, and avoiding violence.