RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
JANUARY 2021
Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE PG 2: EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH DR. WILLIE LAWRENCE TO CHAIR AHA/HHS HYPERTENSION INITIATIVE DR. WILLIAM ROSENBERG COAUTHORS EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINE FOR CANCER PAIN
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Hello Research Family, It is with great anticipation that I wish a Happy New Year to our Research Family. The past year has been remarkable in every aspect, and I have personally seen you all rise to the challenge of fighting the most challenging pandemic in our history. We have come together as a team to respond to
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the call, to serve those most in need of your expert care and compassion. I could not be more proud or more grateful for your personal contributions, sacrifice, and ability to live out our mission during the hardest of times. You showed you care, above all else. While 2020 is behind us, we continue to fight the pandemic with expert clinical care, cutting-
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edge medications, and the highest level of compassion. Excitedly, we have also begun to
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distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to our front-line caregivers (see more on page 3). Despite the challenges related to the pandemic, YOU have contributed to significant progress
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on our clinical excellence, service, and growth agendas. Many of these will be highlighted in our Q1 2021 Town Halls, which we will be held the first two weeks in February.
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Related to our key growth strategies in 2021, they are much like New Year’s Resolutions. We are not changing anything drastically from 2020 (and many key strategies were delayed as a result of the pandemic); we are just working to be the best version of ourselves! In closing, I am very passionate and committed to our ongoing support for our frontline colleagues, and moving forward in 2021 with our organizational goals. I encourage you to please continue to use all the resources you have so that your voice can be heard. Thanks again for your steadfast dedication to RMC and our community! Warm regards,
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2 Employees of the Month Research Medical Center
Research Brookside Campus
Research Psychiatric Center
Audrey Kieff Registered Nurse, PACU
Jan Batts Radiology Technologist
Angela Doty Mental Health Tech
Audrey is always going above and beyond. She has a positive attitude and is such a team player. Several of her patients have stated how great and caring of a nurse she is.
Jan shows our I CARES values in everything she does. She performs exams in a very timely manner and makes compassion and patient comfort a priority.
Angela has made a positive impact on RPC's patient experience by demonstraing determination, attention to detail, compassion and excellence in the Vine Unit.
Dr. Willie Lawrence to Chair New Initiative to Address Hypertension Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations
As part of the federal response to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently announced a new initiative focused on improving COVID19-related health outcomes by addressing hypertension among racial and ethnic minority populations. RMC is proud to share that Dr. Willie Lawrence, Chief of Cardiology, will act as chairman of this effort. To learn more about this initiative, visit http://bit.ly/2XmsIiA.
Dr. William Rosenberg Co-Authors Evidence-Based Guideline on Neuroablative Procedures for Patients with Cancer Pain
Neurological Surgeon Dr. William Rosenberg recently co-authored a systematic review and an evidencebased guideline on neuroablative procedures for patients with cancer pain. To learn more and/or to access the full guideline, visit http://bit.ly/393XKBt
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3 RMC Welcomes Kansas City's First Baby of 2021 The Labor and Delivery team at RMC celebrated with parents Katelynn and Josh as they welcomed baby boy Kashton into the world. Kashton was the first baby born in Kansas City, MO in 2021. RMC is so excited to be a small part of their precious journey.
Hope Has Arrived - RMC Colleagues Receive COVID Vaccine RMC received our first allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, December 21. We opened our vaccine clinic within hours of receipt, and ran clinics through the holidays to offer opportunities to all eligible individuals to receive their vaccine. Emergency Department Medical Director, Dr. Jason Eppler, Cardiologist and ECMO Program Director, Dr. Aaron Doonan, Medical ICU Nurse, Loretta Rosson-Rollings and Respiratory Therapist, Belinda McKee were among the first to receive the vaccine.
Cutting-Edge COVID Treatment - Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Lawrence Locker lives with this daughter and son-in-law, who tested positive for COVID-19. Shortly after, Lawrence began experiencing COVID-like symptoms and tested positive, as well. That same day, he was referred by his provider to RMC to receive a Monoclonal Antibody Infusion, a treatment for COVID patients considered at-risk for developing more serious symptoms. One day after his infusion, he reported experiencing little to no COVID-like symptoms. Today, Lawrence feels, “110% better” and is excited to celebrate his 91st birthday this month. To learn more about our COVID-19 resources, please visit our resource hub at ResearchMedicalCenter.com.
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This is how a pandemic ends.
Hope is on the horizon. A COVID-19 vaccine is coming. While the vaccine is voluntary, it’s our first step toward ending this global fight. By working together, we hope to soon return to gathering with friends and loved ones, dining out and shopping, being part of a roaring crowd. Help us beat the virus. Watch for more information about how and where to receive the vaccine.
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CHRISTMAS AT RMC CNO Deb Ohnoutka distributed goodies from the Research Foundation on Christmas Day.
HAPPENINGS INTERNAL COVID VACCINE CLINIC THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 7:00 AM – NOON AND 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 7:00 AM – NOON AND 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM SOCIALLY DISTANCED COVID-19 PATIENT DISCHARGE CELEBRATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 VISITOR LOBBY QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 1:30 PM | VIRTUAL (RMC INTERNAL FACEBOOK) TACO'BOUT AN EXCELLENT TEAM PHARMACY
ADOPT-A-FAMILY Pastoral Care organized our annual Adopt-a-Family program which allowed the Research team to adopt more than 40 RMC families this holiday season.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 11:30 | VIRTUAL (RMC INTERNAL FACEBOOK) HOUSE CALL: SAVE LIVES BY USING PROPER HAND HYGIENE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 VIRTUAL | RMC FACEBOOK AMERICAN HEART MONTH FEBRUARY ROAMING TOWN HALL FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 15 TIMES COMING SOON BURN AWARENESS WEEK FEBRUARY 7-13 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: RELIGION COURSE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 SEE PAGE 7 FOR MORE DETAILS
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7 Experts in Infection Prevention - How to Properly Wear a Mask On a recent edition of House Call, Employee Health Nurse Kim Leland discussed the importance of wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to properly wear a mask. To learn more about our COVID-19 precautions or to view the full video, visit Facebook.com/ResearchMedicalCenter.
Support from Our Community In the past 60 days, RMC has received more than 500 donated meals from community organizations expressing their appreciation for our dedication to serving the community during the pandemic. Would you like to receive a donated meal? The first two departments to mention seeing this article will receive meals from our next donation. Simply contact Kimberle Bovard by emailing kimberle.bovard@hcamidwest.com and mention this article. Thank you, Bartimus Frickleton Thank you, Bella Napoli! Thank you, The Kincaid Group! Robertson Rader!
Committed to Diversity and Inclusion The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council & Pastoral Care Team Presents: A Religion Course Overview: The Pastoral Care Team will be leading us through an interactive and reflective learning course, covering the traditions and values that are important to the top 5 religions. Each Chaplain will discuss their unique take on these religions and reflect on religion in a clinical setting. Join us to expand your knowledge and grow in appreciation for patients, colleagues, family, etc. that may have a background and set of core beliefs that differ from your own. Course Times: • Friday, January 22 from 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM • Tuesday, February 2 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Located in the Jernagin I Conference Room on B Level
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Keeping our friends healthy and reducing the spread of COVID-19 is important to us. So, for the first time since 1986, The Research Foundation’s 2020 Candlelight Ball scheduled for November 7, 2020 was cancelled. The current pandemic has caused the foundation’s fundraising efforts to suffer. But the individuals served through their programs still need your support. Join Research Medical Center physician groups, businesses and individuals as a Candlelight Circle Supporter.
Ashley & Brett McClellan Tom & Muffet Harmon
Midwest Oncology Associates at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research Medical Center
Dr. Jaswinder Singh
Dr. Jim Maliszewski Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed
Midwest Radiology
Dr. Brenda Lofton
General Medical Staff
Morrison Healthcare at Research Medical Center Karin & Chuck McCrary
Dr. Austin & Mandy Lehr Julie Nauser
Sandra & Jay Rozen, MD
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Dr. Sarah Prichard & Dr. Nathan Prichard Universal Service Agency
Drs. William & Diane Peterson
Cynthia Randazzo
Pat Tennison
Dr. Thad & Jan Wilson
Dr. Andrew & Anne Cusser
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