RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2019
Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE PG 2: Welcome New Providers Welcome New Leaders PG 3: Employees of the Month Breast Cancer Awareness PG 4: Daisy Award Fall Safety & Prevention Award
PG 5: Heart Award Research College of Nursing
PG 6: Leading-Edge Care
Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence
Dear Research Family, As I learn more about Research Medical Center and our Kansas City market, it is so encouraging to be working with a team of some of the most talented and experienced professionals. We are in a competitive healthcare environment and it’s clear we are a winning team. As I’ve been visiting with employees and medical staff during my first two months, there have been similar threads of conversation. This leads me to share from the common questions: What do you want to accomplish with your team at Research?
PG 7: ROSM New Location
Crush the Crisis PG 8: Del Sol Strong Welcome Ashley McClellan PG 9: Vitual Teller Domestic Violence Awareness
PG 10: Patient Comments PG 11: Healthy Habits Happenings PG 12: The Research Foundation PUBLISHING TEAM: Kimberle Bovard Manager of Marketing (816) 276-9475 kimberle.bovard@hcamidwest.com
Corrine Everson Dix VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293 corrine.everson@hcamidwest.com
•Being the premier healthcare destination for all we serve is our vision statement. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key. Decreasing employee turnover, with a keen focus on decreasing nursing turnover is paramount. We also want every employee to love coming to work. Employee engagement is also so important. •Helping patients and their families actively participate in healthcare decisions is essential to quality care. Two-way caregiver and patient communication enhances patient experience and improves outcomes. Quality care and patient experience are certainly focus areas. •We are outgrowing our space in many clinical areas. Exploring efficient ways to expand our services to accommodate new patients is something we need to explore. What are your priorities in your new position? Right now my priorities are centered around getting to know Research employees, medical staff and our services. Research Medical Center is a well-established, complex organization. We are very involved in the communities we serve. During my first year, I’m also learning all I can about our patients and their families, and referral sources who send us patients. I’m soaking up a lot of information! How did you get interested in healthcare? My first job was in a hospital in Texas as a Spanish interpreter. I was drawn to helping people at their most vulnerable times. Then I learned about opportunities at HCA and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to grow and learn with such a great organization. I hope you find time to enjoy these fading summer days - fall is on the way! Warm Regards,
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Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MHA, MBA Chief Executive Officer
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Welcome New Providers
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Marco S Mazzella, MD
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Simeon F King, MD
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Ethan James Baughman, MD
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Danielle Cherisse Shockley, NP
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Natasha N Patel, MD
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Michael L Doxey, MD
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Stephanie Angela Wasson, NP
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Gayle M Waitches, DO
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Scott Matthew Koerber, DO
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Pui-Nn Ho, MD
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Ashley L Moore, CRNA
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Matthew C Loftspring, MD
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Breanna Nicole Headley, DO
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Lesley Ann Friskel, MD
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Rebecca N Verhaeghe, DO
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Shannon Michele Jennings, MD
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Manveer Singh Flora, MD
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Brian Joseph Callahan, NP
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Greg A Brake, CRNA
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Sheeraz A Daudi , MD
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Ann M Hanon, DPM
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Joshua B Cleveland, MD
Welcome New Leaders
Michael Borst
Michelle Schaefer
Director of Food and Nutritional Services Research Psychiatric Center
Manager of Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Psychiatric Center
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Employees of the Month
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Research Medical Center
Research Brookside Campus
Katherine Ramsey
Marcquis Zweifel Tech, Emergency Department
Angie Mora Staffing Coordinator
Marcquis is always smiling and willing to help in whatever way he can. Marcquis has a special talent for putting patients at ease with his calm, pleasant demeanor
Angie continuously goes above and beyond to support the team. She is always the ďŹ rst to offer a helping hand and displays our I CARE values daily.
Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Kate is a model for our mission and values. Kate went above the call of duty this past month when she volunteered to go with a young stroke patient to Nevada, MO so the patient could attend nursing graduation and walk across the stage.
Research Psychiatric Center
Breast Cancer Awareness Muffins and Mammograms RMC, RPC and RMCBC Employees All eligible employees are invited to schedule their annual mammogram screening at the Research Brookside Campus! Special scheduling has been arranged just for you: Thursday, September 26 | 8:00 am to 3:45 pm To schedule your mammogram, visit hcamidwest.com/service/mammogram-breast-imaging. Please have your health insurance information when scheduling your appointment. RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER • A PUBLICATION FOR STAFF, PHYSICIANS AND FRIENDS
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Daisy Award The Daisy Award celebrates extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses at Research Medical Center.
Alex Jacobson, RN Inpatient Oncology
Excellence in Fall Safety & Prevention The team on 4 North was recently recognized for displaying excellence in fall safety and prevention! Congratulations!
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Heart Award The HEART AWARD is given in recognition of the extraordinary efforts of a Research Medical Center employee who works in a non-nursing role. Nominations come from patients and the forms are available throughout the facility.
Vladine Joseph Patient Care Tech Ortho-Neuro-Trauma
Gina Greene Registrar Patient Registration
Margo Pennie Patient Care Tech Medical-Surgical
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Leading-Edge Care Orthopedics Sara is first in the region! And she’s jumping up and down. Dr. Brian Kindred surgically replaced Sara’s degenerated hip with a custom-designed hip implant. “Going from feeling horrible all the time . . . to now is unbelievable,” says Sara. Her pain and inability to do anything was destroying her personality, her relationships, and her appetite. After surgery, “My pain was gone and I was walking the next day. I stepped up a full flight of stairs on my second day home. I don’t need pain medication. It’s an incredible feeling.” Dr. Kindred is one of only a few surgeons in the region trained in this procedure, and the first to perform a custom total hip implant. And Sara loves her new life! Learn more: hcamidwest.com/service/bone-joint-care
Neuroscience Walter had worked for years looking down and with age, the curvature of his cervical spine became more severe, causing pain and impacting his life activities. In addition to his severe spine curvature, his symptoms were pain, stiffness, and and sensations in his shoulders, arms, and hands. Then he was referred to neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Basta at Midwest Neuroscience Institute at RMC. After spinal laminectomy surgery and a brief stay with Research’s inpatient rehabilitation experts, Walter is home as a new man! Walter says he hasn’t felt this good in decades. He thanks Dr. Basta, and his his therapists and nurses Megan, Melanie, Ashley and a few more. He said his posture is straight and his neck pain is gone. HCA Midwest Health offers specialized care helping people with neurological issues.
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Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine New Location Now Open For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (816) 276-7410.
Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 6675 Holmes Rd., Suite 129 Kansas City, MO 64131 Park in Lot B
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Del Sol Strong The RMC family signed a support banner for our colleagues in El Paso, Texas and sent it to Del Sol Medical Center.
Ashley McClellan Welcome Reception The team at Research is enjoying opportunities to visit with new CEO Ashley McClellan. What makes you “Proud to be RMC” is a question Ashley likes to ask!
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Community America Virtual Teller The CommunityAmerica Research Medical Center branch has been converted to a Video Teller Center featuring our Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs). Our ITMs off er the same services as a branch—deposits, transfers, loan payments and more. Hours are — Weekdays 7 – 7, Saturdays 8 – 4, and Sundays 10 – 2. CommunityAmerica team member Madeline, formerly at the Research Medical Center branch, is confi dent and excited about how simple and helpful the ITMs are. Swing by the Research Medical Center’s main lobby to check it out for yourself. And if you would like to visit a traditional branch location, the nearest is the South Plaza Community Financial Center, or you can stop in to see Madeline and her team at the Hidden Valley branch. Just visit www.communityamerica.com under ‘Locations.’ Learn more about Community America’s Virtual Teller here: www.communityamerica.com/video-teller
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is Coming in October! 1 in 4 women, andd 1 in 7 men, will be survivors of domestic violence at some point in their lifetimes. In 2018, Rose Brooks responded to o 324 referrals at Research for patients, staff and visitors struggling with abuse. Look out for upcoming opportunities at Research Medical Center to celebrate survivors and help raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence in our community:
Clothing drive. Throughout the month of October, bins will be available for drop-offs on B-Level, by the Visitor Elevators. Donations will go to support survivors at Research and Rose Brooks Center.
Lunch and Learn on October 17th, in the Boardroom. Come learn about how pregnancy and reproduction can be used against a survivor struggling to leave an abusive relationship.
To sign up for the Lunch and Learn, or to schedule a donation pick-up for your department, contact Amy Hensen, Bridge Coordinator; amy.hensen@hcamidwest.com; 816—276—3405.
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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.
All Staff “Very homey, but professional. Doctors, nurses and staff were great, kind and considerate. Thanks for everything!” “Appointment and staff were all very timely, attentive, professional and comforting. Excellent experience!” “I had a five-star experience from beginning to end. The front desk was very professional & personable, excellent from beginning to end. Nursing staff was attentive, and the food was excellent.” “The service was professional, prompt and kind.” Labor and Delivery “I had a great experience with Dr. Swan she is a experienced surgeon who shows great care and concern for her patients. Thank you for a successful surgery!” “Excellent hospital for low intervention, natural childbirth. The nurses are very supportive, and the certifi ed nurse midwives that deliver at the hospital are amazing. They made me feel very empowered and safe during my labor. The big, jetted tubs in the delivery rooms make labor easy and comfortable. The nurses are very supportive of breastfeeding and skin to skin contact with your newborn. Birthing at Research Medical Center is beautiful!” Oncology “Bless Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Research Medical Center. The care that they provided my wife in her fi ght with lung cancer was outstanding.”
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Healthy Habits HAPPENINGS Superfood Spotlight: Apple
EMPLOYEE QUARTERLY AWARD RECOGNITION
Known for their fiber content, apples are a good source of both cholesterol lowering soluble fiber and gut-benefiting insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber is found inside of the apple, while insoluble fiber is concentrated in the skin. Apples are also a good source of vitamin C and rich in the antioxidant quercetin. Apples are a versatile ingredient and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes, including a low calorie dessert, dried to make apple chips, pureed into applesauce, sautéed with vegetables for a sweet kick or stirred into morning oatmeal.
Wednesday, September 4 CRUSH THE CRISIS OPIOID TAKE BACK DAY
Saturday, September 7 LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK
Saturday, September 14 TOPICS IN TRAUMA
Friday, September 13 RESEARCH ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING
Tuesday, September 17 VOLKER SERVICE AWARDS EVENT
Provided by: Molly Dockhorn, MS, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian
Tuesday, September 17 RCON VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR
Thursday, September 19 SPECIALTY CARE - WARRENSBURG GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING
Thursday, September 19 KUDOS CART
Thursday, September 19 @ 9:30 PM
Shop Local at the Brookside Farmers’ Market The Summer market is open! Every Saturday | 8AM to 1PM
RMC SPONSORS BLACK HEALTH CARE COALITION LUNCHEON
Friday, September 20 RMC QUARTERLY CELEBRATION
Friday, September 20
6321 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131 For more information, visit brooksidefarmersmarket.com.
RCON ALUMNI WEEKEND
September 20 and September 21 2019 HOEPER PRIMARY CARE SYMPOSIUM
Friday, September 20
Proud Sponsor of the
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ANNUAL TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE PICNIC
Saturday, September 21 RCON RIBBON CUTTING
Saturday, September 21 RCON ACCELERATED BSN INFO SESSION
Wednesday, September 25
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