RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
November 2017
Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE:
Dear Research Family,
PAGE 2: Welcome New Providers
It’s a beautiful fall in Kansas City. And it’s a great month at Research! So much good is happening here.
PAGE 3:Employee Town Hall
Research was just awarded an “A” grade again by The Leapfrog Group. We are the only hospital in the region to earn an “A” four consecutive years. It’s reassuring to earn high quality rankings while we work to perform even better.
PAGE 4:DAISY Award Winner PAGE 5: Patient Comments PAGE 6: RCON Awards Scholarships to Nursing Students PAGE 7: Grossman Burn Center Hosts Midwest Burn Conference PAGE 8 - 9: 2017 Volker Awards PAGE 10 - 11: Celebrating Our Community and Teamwork PAGE 13: 2018 Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment Information PAGE 14: 2017 Adopt-A-Family Program
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Last month, we launched our new spectral CT scanner, the first of its kind in the Kansas City region. What makes this better for our patients? “Now we are able to detect more information about a patient from a CT scan with the lowest radiation dose,” Research radiologist Dr. Farber says. “This technology helps us see abnormal anatomy and determine functional abnormality at the same time.” After seeing Research neurosurgeon Dr. Basta, our first patient, Nicole, was referred for the spectral CT scan. Congratulations to all our radiology department experts who are now caring for patients using the latest CT technology! Research Psychiatric Center hosted a ribbon cutting event recently for our new Journey Program. This program is receiving patient referrals from all across Missouri and Kansas, and is treating people impacted by post-traumatic stress disorder and behavioral health trauma-related symptoms. What an amazing 2017 Volker Employee Appreciation Awards Banquet. More than 200 Research employees were honored for their dedicated service! Marie Barrentine, Charlotte Haupt and Janet Topliker have worked here for 45 years! Our Frist Award winners: Volunteer Patricia Misher, Physician Stephanie Graff, and Employee Sherry Bahr were also honored. Nurses Erin Soligo and Claire Boldry earned Excellence in Nursing Awards, and Elizabeth Graham was honored as our 2016 Employee of the Year. Congratulation to each of you! Our neurosurgeon Dr. Rosenberg is at the leading-edge of his profession again. He performed the first radiosurgical central lateral thalamotomy for patients using our new Gamma Knife. This new approach to thalamotomy is for neuropathic pain, which Dr. Rosenberg says is pain that is caused by an injury or dysfunction of the nervous system. He and Dr. Sheldon performed cranial stereotactic radiosurgery to treat the source of pain in the patient’s brain. These patients are willing to tell their stories so look for more in the coming months! I see us working as teams and giving great care to patients and families. Thank you! This is how we get better and better! Sincerely,
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2 Develop Our People
Welcome New Providers Hamza Alshami, MD joins Kansas City Pulmonology Practice at Research Medical Center
as a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonology/critical care specialist. Dr. Alshami has received several professional recognitions as well as authoring several professional papers, abstracts and articles. Dr. Alshami is a member of the American Thoracic Society, the American Academy of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call (816) 333-1919.
Daniel Balmaceda, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pulmonologist with Kansas
City Pulmonology Practice at Research Medical Center. Dr. Balmaceda is a Healthgrades Honor Roll physician with more than 20 years of experience and expertise in pulmonary care and sleep disorders. Known for his compassionate care, he was the recipient of HCA’s prestigious Frist Humanitarian Award. Dr. Balmaceda is a Diplomate in Pulmonary Medicine and in Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Balmaceda is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call (816) 333-1919.
Richard Coats, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon with Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery at Research Medical Center. He has been a practicing vascular surgeon for more than 13 years and specializes in both endovascular and open surgical techniques to repair arteries and veins. Dr. Coats has been involved with training surgeons from around the country in advanced endovascular techniques. He has served as a clinical instructor for medical students at several institutions, and published multiple papers, articles and research results in his field. He is a member of the Society of Vascular Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call (913) 257-2800.
Phaedral Dowell, DO joins Research Neurology Associates as a board-certified neurologist
with fellowship training and expertise in movement disorders. Dr. Dowell has more than more than five years of neurology experience. She has clinical interests in Parkinson’s Disease, and has written several research papers on the disease and its effects on patients and caregivers. Prior to joining Johnson County Neurology, Dr. Dowell served as a VA physician. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorder Society. To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call (816) 756-2651.
Kenneth VanOwen, MD joins Research Neurology Associates as a board-certified, fellowshiptrained neurologist. Dr. VanOwen is also board-certified in sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology. He completed a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology with special training in EMG, EEG, Evoked Potentials and Botox injections. Dr. VanOwen has more than 10 years of patient care experience, complemented by a strong academic and research background. Dr. VanOwen is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Society of Neuroimaging. To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call (816) 756-2651. RESEA RC H MEDI C AL C ENTER • A PU BLIC AT IO N F O R S TA F F, PHY S IC IA N S A N D F R IEN D S
Employee Town Hall Monday, October 16 through Tuesday, October 31
Heart
Heart
with Senior Leaders Everyone is encouraged to attend a session. See your supervisor if you need help fitting this into your schedule. Date
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER Monday, October 16
7:45 am, Classroom L&M
12:00 pm, Auxiliary Room
Tuesday, October 17
12:00 pm, Classroom J&K
Thursday, October 19
3:00 pm, Auxiliary Room
Monday, October 23
7:45 am, Classroom L&M
Tuesday, October 24
7:45 am, Auxiliary Room
12:00 pm, Auxiliary Room
Wednesday, October 25
7:45 am, Classroom J&K
12:00 pm, Auxiliary Room
Friday, October 27
11:00 pm, Classroom L&M
12:00 pm, Classroom J&K
Saturday, October 28
7:30 am, Classroom J&K
Tuesday, October 31
7:45 am, Classroom J&K
12:00 pm, Classroom J&K
RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Friday, October 20
7:45 am and 12:00 pm
RESEARCH BROOKSIDE CAMPUS Monday, October 30
12:00 pm, Curry Auditorium
Go to the intranet, click Class Registration on right hand side, select Research Town Hall. Breakfast or lunch will be served 15 minutes before each scheduled start time.
4 Deliver Exceptional Care
July DAISY Award Winner Sheldon Charles, RN - ICU
“Sheldon was present, efficient and relaxed, we knew things were serious, but he never failed to be reassuring in his manner and informative in conversations with the family. Though we knew he had a lot of stuff to do, he never seemed to be rushed or too busy to answer questions.”
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTHS August 2017 - Siamak “Max” Karimpourian, Nuclear Medicine Tech “Max is always smiling and great with patients. No matter how stressful the day may be you can always count on him to make you smile. He is a hard worker and always professional and truly a great individual.”
September 2017 - Robert Logan II, Security Officer “Robert always goes above and beyond to assist staff, visitors and Patients. He is always ready to help with anything that needs to be done. Officer Logan lives the ICARE values and it shows with everything he does. Officer Logan demonstrates our core values every time he has contact with somebody.”
October 2017 - Ashley Brewster, RN, Neph/Meta “No matter what is going on with her unit she is willing to look at the whole house to see the biggest need. One day she knew 4 West was in greater need of a secretary then she was so offered to send her secretary to 4 West.”
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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.
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“I went to the ER for my asthma and they took excellent care of me from the nurse at the check in to the nurse who checked me out! Awesome staff.” “I came here for the first time to the ER suspecting that I had a kidney stone. I ended up having more than one and had to be admitted. I’m very impressed with the knowledge, compassion, communication, and bedside manner of everyone I’ve been in contact with from the food service to the nurses to the nurse practitioners to the doctors.”
Labor & Delivery
“I have to give HUGE shout out to the labor and delivery team. I live in Lee’s Summit and at first I wasn’t thrilled I had to go to Research to deliver my first baby! To my surprise I was placed on bed rest for seven days there prior to her arrival. This team was amazing, they made me feel comfortable and I made friends along the line. They went out of their way to make sure I understood everything happening. So for anyone who has any hesitation going to Research please don’t, you are in GREAT hands!”
Neurosurgery
“The neurosurgical staff were amazingly skilled. The nursing care was attentive and healing. The financial administrators were friendly and compassionate. The facilities were modern and clean. I am recommending this hospital to anyone needing brain surgery.”
Other Comments “The staff here at Research Medical Center from the janitorial service to the doctor bedside manner is the most high I stay here for five days I got treated better than any hospital I’ve been. From the one on one with my doctor and everyone that took five minutes out of their busy schedule to talk to me was very appreciated and needed. The nurses are so caring they made me feel like I was their only patient. A special shout-out to Jessica she is amazing. The people here made me feel like they were my extended family. I was physically and emotionally sick and there was another nurse I can’t recall her name at this moment she gave me a long hug which was chicken noodle soup for my soul thank you.” “Doctor and all the staff took very good care of me.”
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YOU’RE INVITED! 12th Annual Research Royal Roast The 12th Research Royal Roast "Meet Me Under the Clock" is Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Union Station from 6:30 to 10:30 pm. The Roast is a casual event where physicians, nurses, businesses and friends from the community join together for an evening of fellowship and fun, while raising charitable support for The Research Foundation. The evening includes a cocktail social, Kansas City jazz and a silent auction. New this year is a wine pull and a reverse raffle with a $2,500 cash prize. Proceeds from the Roast will support scholarships for students attending the Research College of Nursing/ Rockhurst University Joint Nursing Program. "Obtaining a nursing degree is extremely challenging for students working a significant number of hours to fund their education. This fundraiser allows our Foundation to provide additional scholarships to help students complete the nursing program and increase the number of qualified nurses needed to fill vacancies in our community," Cynthia Randazzo, The Research Foundation president, said. Payroll deduction is available for Research Medical Center employees by contacting The Research Foundation. For information or to purchase tickets go to theresearchfoundationkc.org or call 816-276-4218. Sponsorships and tables are also available.
The Research Foundation Awards Scholarships to Research College of Nursing Students The Research Foundation has awarded nearly $260,000 in scholarships to nursing students in the Kansas City area during 2017. Undergraduate nursing students preparing for their junior and senior years who attend Research College of Nursing, Avila University and William Jewell College are eligible to apply for scholarships through The Research Foundation. Scholarship recipients from Research College of Nursing were honored at a reception August 22. Alumni donors, Foundation board members and Research College of Nursing administration and faculty attended to celebrate the academic achievements of those pursuing careers in nursing. Dr. Thad Wilson, recently appointed Research College of Nursing president, addressed the students before the presentation of scholarships.
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Mayor Sly James Recognizes 30-year Commitment to ThinkFirst Kansas City Mayor Sly James and the City Council presented The Research Foundation and its injury prevention program, ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, with a resolution of appreciation for 30 years of service in educating community youth through traffic safety and injury prevention. Third district councilman, Jermaine Reed, read the resolution to fellow council members and fifth district councilman-at-large, Lee Barnes, Jr., spoke about ThinkFirst and its importance to the Kansas City community. “During the 2016-2017 school year, ThinkFirst reached more than 37,000 students in Greater Kansas City,” Cynthia Randazzo, The Research Foundation president and CEO, said. “It is an honor to be presented this resolution by a mayor and council who are mindful of the impact our programs have on their city’s youth.” ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City is now scheduling free school assemblies for the 2017-2018 school year. Email thinkfirst@theresearchfoundationkc.org for more information.
Grossman Burn Center Hosts Midwest Burn Conference The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center hosted the 2017 Midwest Region Burn Conference. This annual event is designed to gather burn professionals from across the United States to share ideas and information about topics from acute burn injury to reconstruction. This is Grossman Burn Center’s first year hosting, and it was the largest conference to-date, with nearly 200 attendees from 25 hospitals and 28 burn-centric companies. The three day multi-disciplinary conference offered a variety of educational courses to providers, students and survivors. Courses offered included, rehab services workshops, ABLS provider courses and presentations from regional research programs. Dr. Peter Grossman and general surgeon Dr. Megan Garcia of Grossman Burn Center both presented at the conference.
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2017 Volker Employee Appreciation Awards Banquet On September 21, Research Medical Center recognized 250 employees for their years of loyalty and dedication at the 2017 Volker Awards Banquet. Congratulations and thank you!
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2017 Volker Employee Appreciation Awards Banquet
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10 National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk: September 16, 2017
5k Walk to End Alzheimer’s: October 1, 2017 Research Psychiatric Center recently participated in the 2017 5K Walk to end Alzheimer’s. The staff at RPC are passionate about raising awareness about this disease that effects the patients and families treated on RPC’s Senior Adult Unit.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk: September 30, 2017
11 Honoring Research’s NICU Nurses: September 15, 2017
National Rehabilitation Awareness Week: September 17 - 23, 2017
Environmental Services Week: September 16 - 10, 2017
TIME CRITICAL DIAGNOSIS (TCD) FREE EDUCATIONAL OFFERING Emergency Medicine Nurses, Physicians and EMS Providers
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 Grover Park Baptist Church, Family Life Center 405 N. Mitchell, Warrensburg, MO 64093 (corner of East Gay St. & Burkarth Rd.) COURSE DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this program is to expand the participant’s knowledge of select topics unique to the care of patients with time critical illness or injury, and to improve clinical outcomes by applying current evidence based practice to the delivery of care to these patients.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Nurses: Center Point Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses’ Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Missouri State Medical Association through the joint providership of Institute for International Medicine (INMED) and Research Medical Center. The Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians: Institute for International Medicine is accredited by the Missouri State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Institute for International Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in the activity. EMS: HCA Midwest Health is a State of Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services long term program provider for EMS Continuing Education, CIN#9166. This program has been approved for 5 hours of EMS Continuing Education.
COURSE AGENDA Registration
0730 – 0800
The Golden Hour of Stroke Care Sherry Bahr, APRN Stroke Program Coordinator Research Medical Center
0800 – 0900
STEMI 101 Aaron Doonan, MD, FACC, FSCAI Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists Research Medical Center
0900 – 1000
Break
1000 – 1015
Traumatic Injuries and Considerations Mark Lieser, MD, FACS Trauma Medical Director Research Medical Center
1015 – 1115
Lunch Provided Presentation by HCA Transfer Center
1115 – 1145
Intial Assessment and Treatment of Burn Injuries Monique Comstock, RN The Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center
1145 – 1245
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Sheila Hagen, RN, CFRN Flight Nurse, Life Flight Eagle
1245 – 1345
LEARNING OUTCOMES Following the symposium, the participant will be able to: • Identify the assessment and treatment of patients with Sepsis. • Discuss initial assessment and treatment of burn injuries. • Review assessment and potential treatments of the STEMI patient. • Describe the treatment and management of stroke patients. • Discuss the initial assessment and potential treatments of the traumatically injured patient.
Questions? Contact Trauma Services at (816) 276-4838 or rhmc.
REGISTER TODAY traumaservices@hcamidwest.com. surveymonkey.com/r/2017WMMCTCD
Questions? Contact Trauma Services at (816) 276-4838 or rhmc.traumaservices@hcamidwest.com.
2018 Employee Benefits Vendor Fair Wednesday, November 8, 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Meeting Room 1 (Cafeteria) Stop by to learn more about available options from our group benefit providers, health and wellness partners, consumer discount partners and continuing education partners.
2018 Employee Benefits Annual Enrollment Training Attend a session for an overview of the enrollment process and plan changes for 2018. Each session will last 30 minutes. Classroom G • Wed, Nov 1 - 7:30 a.m. • Wed, Nov 1 - 3:00 p.m. • Thurs, Nov 2 - 7:30 a.m. • Thurs, Nov 2 - 6:00 p.m.
Brookside — Curry Auditorium • Fri, Nov 3 - 2:00 p.m.
Research Psychiatric Center — Community Room • Wed, Nov 1 - 3:00 p.m.
2018 Open-Enrollment starts November 7th & ends on November 21st. 4211 RS 10/17
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Take a Tour of C Level! Celebrating Engineering Week: October 22 - 28, 2017 Have you ever wondered what is below B level? Well yes, it is C Level but what is down there? Now is your chance to find out. The plant operations team will be giving tours of C Level during Engineering Week! Tours will start Monday, October 23 through Friday, October 27, from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm . Call *64177 between 7:00 am to 3:00 pm to sign up for your tour. If call after 3:00 pm, please leave a message with your full name and number where you can be reached and someone will call you back to get you on the list. We have to limit the tour to 6 people each hour so sign up early.
Healthcare Security & Safety Week Celebrating Engineering Week: October 8 - 17, 2017 All of us at Research Medical Center, Research Psychiatric Center and Research Medical Center Brookside Campus would like to give a big shout out to our highly-trained and devoted security officers. Your care and commitment shows in such a professional way, every day.
2017 Adopt-A-Family Program The holiday season is fast approaching. Without your help, many of our Research co-workers and their families will experience a very meager holiday season this year. Your generosity and bountiful spirit made it possible for many RMC families to enjoy and celebrate holidays past. Last year, 39 RMC families benefited from the collective generosity of 25 RMC departments and physician partners. The pastoral care team is now planning RMC’s Adopt-A-Family program for 2017. RMC employees who would like to be considered for adoption, the nomination forms are now available and may be picked up in the RMC Pastoral Care office on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Forms need to be completed and returned to the Pastoral Care Department office by Tuesday, November 14. All family adoptions are managed confidentially. If you and those in your department are interested in helping adopt our RMC families, including those who work at the Brookside Campus, contact your supervisor, department director, your unit chaplain, or the Pastoral Care Department at (816) 276-4120 or *63530. All interested departments and individuals please respond by Tuesday, November 14. This will allow ample time to collect gifts and food, which will be distributed December 14 and 15 at the main RMC campus. Thank you for your generous holiday spirit. Many of our co-workers will be blessed thanks to your generosity.
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Healthy Habits Superfood Spotlight - Pumpkin The October Superfood on the Month is pumpkin. Pumpkins are a champion of fall with a long tradition in North American, even before the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The thick shell allows this produce to keep fresh during winter months, pumpkins are thus called a “winter squash” despite a fall harvest. Before modern food preservation methods, pumpkins were one of few fresh produce options during winter. Pumpkin is now available year-round in canned form and is a good source of potassium, vitamin A, and fiber. The list of pumpkin-flavored foods is vast, but the most popular way to eat pumpkin is still as pumpkin pie. Though the pies we know today have gone through changes over the years. The pumpkin pies made by the pilgrims were a mixture of apples, spices, milk, and sugar baked inside a hollowed pumpkin. Stop by the cafeteria at Research Medical Center this month for more information, recipes, and products featuring pumpkins.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Ingredients: 2 cups Old Fashioned oats 4.5 cups water 1 T cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp nutmeg, ¼ molasses or maple syrup, 1 cup canned pumpkin, 6 T chopped pecans. Instructions: Place all ingredients (except pumpkin) into a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes and fold in pumpkin. Stir to heat through. Serve with toasted pecans on the side.
Happenings OCTOBER 19: Highlight the Night Shift OCTOBER 27: Time Critical Diagnosis Free Education Offering OCTOBER 30: Trunk or Treat, 5:00 to 6:30 pm, RMC Parking Lot D. Put on by Research College of Nursing. OCTOBER 31: Employee Celebration, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, RMC Cafeteria NOVEMBER 11:The Research Foundation 12th Research Royal Roast NOVEMBER 15: Thankful Families Great Save Event NOVEMBER 17: Research Leadership Development Practice Manager Event DECEMBER 5: Medical Staff Holiday Party
RESEARCH EMPLOYEE COFFEE CART DATES 9:00 pm, all Units Wednesday, November 22 Thursday, December 21 Monday, January 22 Tuesday, February 27 Wednesday, March 28
Nutrition Per 1 cup: 200 kcal, 5 g protein, 35 carb, 5 g fiber Provided by Courtney Schneider, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian
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