A publication for the employees & volunteers of the Lexington County Health Services District
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LMC and Skin Tight Genes — A Perfect Fit Women’s Night Out was a huge success! More than 900 people attended the event on October 15 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Women and men participated in a silent auction and visited physician exhibits. Later in the evening, there was a fashion show by Belk that featured breast cancer survivors, followed by dinner and keynote speakers. The hospital also encouraged attendees to participate in a real-time slideshow through Instagram. Keynote speakers and sisters, Heidi Marble and Jen Curfman told their inspiring and animated story, Skin Tight Genes, in matching designer jeans. Heidi was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer several years ago. Adopted as a child, she began a search to learn about her birth family’s health history and found her biological sister. Both women learned they carried the BRCA2 gene. Attendees donned their finest “jeans” to show support for the speakers and cancer survivors throughout the Midlands. “Women’s Night Out is an inspiring evening that recognizes resilient women in our community,” said Barbara Willm, vice president of Community Relations. Proceeds from Women’s Night Out benefit the Crystal Smith Breast Cancer Fund, a program through the Lexington Medical Center Foundation that helps women undergoing cancer treatment.
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At Lexington Medical Center, our Medical Staff leaders are dedicated to serving our patients and community. They serve on hospital committees and as medical directors, but they also spend time with their families and have interesting hobbies. Each issue, Intercom tells their stories from Inside the Doctors Lounge. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Meet William Moore Jr., MD, FACS Physician. Father. Credentials/Peer Review Committee Chair. Equestrian. Growing up on a large horse and cattle ranch in Texas, Dr. William Moore developed respect and admiration for veterinarians. He redirected his interests to medicine after moving to S.C. at age 16 and discovering that there were no veterinary schools in the state. “I also recognized that it might be easier to obtain a ‘Chief Complaint and History’ from a person than a horse,” Dr. Moore joked. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from the University of South Carolina and his medical degree from the USC School of Medicine. He also completed his general surgery internship and residency at the USC School of Medicine, which included a year of vascular and cancer research
as a Culpepper Fellow. Dr. Moore completed his vascular surgery fellowship at the Ochsner Clinic and Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, La. He is the only board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon in the Midlands. “As a vascular and general surgeon, I like identifying a problem, developing the best plan to correct it and, most of all, I enjoy performing the technical aspects of surgical procedures,” he said. In addition to his clinical practice at Southern Surgical Group, Dr. Moore has served in numerous leadership roles at Lexington Medical Center, including Chief of Staff. He also opened the Endovascular Surgery program at LMC in 1995 and has continued to lead the field
in minimally invasive procedures while achieving excellent outcomes. Dr. Moore currently serves as chair of the hospital’s Credentials/Peer Review Committee. “It’s a great honor to tend the front door at LMC and ensure that our Medical Staff has the qualifications, resources and support to provide quality health services that meet the needs of our community. I hope that my contributions have a positive effect in the medical community, especially during this dynamic change in the American medical system.” In his free time, Dr. Moore enjoys spending time with his three children and eight grandchildren, fly fishing, scuba diving and horseback riding.
1. W hat is your favorite color? Regatta blue 2. What is your least favorite word or phrase? “I can’t.” 3. What sound or noise do you like? Triphasic arterial Doppler signals 4. If you weren’t a surgeon, what other profession would you like to attempt? Large animal veterinary surgeon
EHR Tip: Flowsheets and Graphs The LMConnect Physician Network EHR has tools available to make viewing and organizing data documented in a patient’s chart easier. One tool is the flowsheet. When an electronic order is linked to a particular problem, the resulting data is compiled onto an available corresponding flowsheet. Information pulled onto the flowsheet can include laboratory and diagnostic results, medication orders and documented patient education relevant 2 INTERCOM
to the linked problem. Another tool to organize data is the graph function. Vital sign history recorded in LMConnect Physician Network EHR can be displayed as a graph to easily view trending values. For pediatric patients, standard growth chart elements such as height, weight
and head circumference are documented. Growth charts have the additional capability of calculating variations among patients born prematurely or with other clinical conditions. These concepts are covered during training and implementation. If you use the LMConnect Physician Network EHR and have questions, please log a HEAT ticket via LexLoop and an EHR team member will assist you. november 2013
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Fall Celebration November 4-8 —
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Join us for the picnic of your choice to celebrate you! All employees, physicians, chaplains and volunteers are invited to attend.
—————————— Monday, November 4 Chapin Family Practice Noon–2:00 p.m.
—————————— Tuesday, November 5 LMC Irmo 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 6 Sunset Cafeteria 1:30 a.m.–3:30 a.m. (3rd Shift) ————— LMC Lexington 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ————— Sumter Cardiology Group Noon–2:00 p.m. Catered by Baker’s Sweets
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Friday, November 8 LMC Main Campus 11 a.m.–2:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (2nd Shift)
The annual Lexy Awards will be held on November 8 at noon at the main campus picnic. catering by
Perioperative Nurse Week Governor Nikki Haley recognized perioperative nurses across South Carolina on October 10 during a presentation of a signed proclamation of Perioperative Nurse Week. The proclamation recognizes perioperative nurses as specialized nurses who take care of patients during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phase. Maureen Spangler, director of Perioperative Services, Patricia
Zarzuela, nurse manager at LMC Irmo Outpatient Surgery, and Mary Anderson, Operating Room nurse manager at the main campus, attended the presentation at the State House. Perioperative Nurse Week is November 11–15.
Celebrating Emergency Nurses Week Lexington Medical Center’s Emergency department honored its nurses during Emergency Nurses Week on October 9 with a custom T-shirt designed by Dawn Johnfroe, an ED nurse. “The scope of our work ranges from minor bumps and bruises to significant care, and we treat a wide range of patients from infants to the elderly,” said Brent Raley, ED nurse manager. “Our nurses demonstrate incredible flexibility and a level of teamwork that goes above and beyond.” LMC operates the second largest Emergency department in South Carolina, treating more than 100,000 patients each year.
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LMC Wins Consumer Choice Award
First row (l to r): Todd Crump, MD; Brent Powers, MD, vice president and chief medical officer; Melinda Kruzner, senior vice president and chief financial officer Second row (l to r): Anna Shalkham, MD; Kim Meadows, MD; Amy Epps, MD; Robert Silverio, MD; William Moore, MD Third row (l to r): Tod Augsburger, senior vice president and chief operating officer; James Knight, MD; Emilio Perez-Jorge, MD; Daniel Dunbar, MD; Layne Clemenz, MD; Quillin Davis, MD; Douglas Addy, MD; Myron Barwick, MD; Robert Callis, MD; Mike Biediger, president and chief executive officer Not pictured: James Benedict, MD; Aubrey Bryant, MD; Paul Kirschenfeld, MD; David Lamb, MD; Donald Moore, MD; Michael Roberts, MD; John Schaberg, MD; John Spalding, MD; Glen Strickland, MD; James Wells III, MD
Physicians Complete Inaugural Physician Development & Leadership Series Lexington Medical Center understands that health care is changing and the need for physician leadership is growing. In an effort to further develop physician leaders, the Board of Directors, Medical Staff officers and Executive Leadership team created the Physician Development & Leadership Series and developed a curriculum with the Advisory Board to promote and reinforce the skill sets needed for continued success. Physicians serving as department chiefs, committee chairs, medical directors for organizational quality initiatives and ambulatory leaders participated in the six4 INTERCOM
session program, which focused on key topics important to tomorrow’s physician leaders: • B reakthrough Leadership and Leading Change • Quest for Quality •D ata-driven Leadership •M anaging Disruptive Behavior • F oundations of Finance • F acilitating Effective Teamwork In addition, physicians had the opportunity to participate in a 360° leadership profile that provided insight into personal strengths, peer
perceptions and targeted areas for personal growth. The participating physicians also had access to e-learning opportunities specific to each session through Harvard Business School. The first LMC Physician Development & Leadership Series ended on September 10. The next session is planned for January 2014. All program alumni have a standing invitation to attend future sessions.
Lexington Medical Center is the winner of the 2013–2014 Consumer Choice Award for the Columbia metropolitan area. The award from National Research Corporation (NRC) honors hospitals that consumers rate as having the best overall quality and image. NRC annually provides Consumer Choice Awards for the most preferred hospitals in more than 300 markets across the country. Winners, named in Modern Healthcare magazine, are selected from the nation’s most comprehensive, nationwide consumer health care profile, the NRC Healthcare Market Guide. NRC has awarded hospitals recognized by consumers for providing quality health care services since 1996.
Don’t Forget...
Free flu vaccines are available
Monday–Friday from 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. for employees, volunteers and chaplains at Employee Health. No appointment necessary.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification Lexington Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation programs have received prestigious certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The certification demonstrates that the hospital’s programs are aligned with current evidence-based medicine and guidelines for appropriate and effective outpatient care of patients with cardiac issues. LMC offers cardiac rehabilitation at its main campus and LMC Lexington. Each facility received the certification through a separate application process. The goals of cardiac rehabilitation are to help patients recover from cardiac incidents such as heart attack, stents or bypass surgery, and to help prevent another cardiac incident by developing healthy lifestyle habits through education and support. “This national certification ensures that our Cardiac Rehabilitation programs provide all of the required components to assist patients in achieving these goals,”
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said John Leech, manager of Cardiac Rehabilitation. “Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center is a comprehensive program with education, motivation and support that leads to the best possible outcomes.” Studies show that patients who participate in cardiac rehabilitation have a 46 percent reduction in mortality compared with non-participants. They often report reduction in symptoms, increased energy, better cholesterol and triglyceride levels, improvements in blood pressure, improved sleep, and a quicker return to work and leisure activities. “We’re meeting a high level of patient care,” said Lesa Naughton, clinical coordinator of Cardiac Rehabilitation at LMC Lexington. “Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives.”
We all know Lexington Medical Center employees are a dedicated group. Intercom wanted to see how our staff members give their time. We discovered that many employees give back to their communities. This column highlights the “Good Works” of LMC employees.
Keeping It Real Cindy Reck, clinical applications analyst, and her husband were looking for a way to give back with a specific goal in mind. They wanted to build relationships with the people they helped. The couple has created their own mission for the homeless in the Midlands. Keeping It Real Ministries provides food, clothing and household items to adults, children, elderly and single mothers in need. Reck not only finds supplies and donates her time, but she also builds friendships. “I wanted to see who really needs help and who truly wants help.” Reck is an integral partner in seasonal donations including a Thanksgiving drive that stocks backpacks with toiletries, a Christmas drive for winter clothes and jackets, and a summer drive that provides water to the homeless. She has helped to furnish two transitional homes for men and women completely through donations from employees within the hospital. “We have really good people in this hospital. They are caring and loving, and want to help the community.” When she’s not giving back, Reck spends time with her children and grandchildren, who also have a desire to give back to their community. “If I help one in a million, I’ve helped one person. It doesn’t take a lot of time or energy to help.”
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Fall Fun
at the CDC
The Child Development Center celebrated the fall season with its annual Fall Festival on October 11. The festival featured pony rides, a petting zoo, Mr. Zantastic, inflatables and more! The Child Development Center provides quality care and educational opportunities in a safe and loving environment for the children of Lexington Medical Center employees. Please call 791-2339 for more information.
Thanksgiving Hours
LMC Struts Its Stuff
Lexington Medical Center was the presenting sponsor of the annual Irmo Okra Strut on September 28. The parade and festival celebrated 40 years of food, live music, okra and entertainment. During the parade, Dr. Langston Powell and his daughter Evelyn rode on the LMC float with Dr. Ashley Whetsell. Lara Lott, Rhonda Livingston and Marna Hill walked beside the LMC float. The hospital also handed out apples and heart health information in front of the Mobile Mammography Unit. Proceeds from the Okra Strut benefit civic and school organizations, scholarships and improvements of public areas.
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————————— Wednesday, November 27 5:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Regular morning classes will be available. ————————— Thursday, November 28 CLOSED ————————— Friday, November 29 5:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. No group fitness classes. ————————— “Like” us on Facebook for the latest Health Directions and Wellness Path events as well as nutrition and exercise tips. facebook.com/ lmcHealthDirections november 2013
FO U NDAT IO N F OC U S Gifts from the Lexington Medical Center family and the community make it possible for the Lexington Medical Center Foundation to support our mission — providing quality health services that meet the needs of our community.
Curtain Call TJ Daley’s talent doesn’t end with medicine.
A Mission Moment Notable moments for the Lexington Medical Center Foundation include seeing young people go above and beyond for our community. Nolan Mays and his sister spent time in the Special Care Nursery after they were born. Now 7 years old, he wanted to show his appreciation. With help from his mom, Nolan sold homemade cupcakes and donated the proceeds to the LMC Foundation to help other babies who need special care. We are touched by Nolan’s generosity and can’t wait to see what he achieves in the future.
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Thank you to the LMC employees and families who supported the inaugural Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk on September 6. More than 1,000 participants crossed the Blossom Street and Gervais Street bridges to honor first responders. The event also benefited a special fund through the LMC Foundation to help first responders in our community. We appreciate all the volunteers who made this event successful.
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Doctor of Valor The 2013 Speaker Series featuring Dr. Richard Jadick on September 11 was a huge success. It was an evening of remembrance as Dr. Jadick shared his brave story and message with our community. If you were unable to attend, Dr. Jadick’s book, On Call In Hell, is a must-read. Thank you to everyone who made this event memorable.
For more information Foundation news and events, visit facebook.com/lmcFoundation. Be sure to “Like” the page to stay up-to-date on all LMC Foundation events! november 2013
The Lexington Orthopaedics physician assistant gave a dazzling performance as Shrek in Shrek The Musical. The curtain went up on the production at Village Square Theatre in Lexington on September 20 and ran through October 6. Shrek The Musical was based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film and “Shrek!” by William Steig. The light-hearted story of everyone’s favorite ogre came to life on the stage with new songs, dancing and vivid scenery — it was part romance, part twisted fairy tale and fun for the whole family. Congratulations to TJ on the prized role.
Lexington Medical Center raised $124,000 for the United Way of the Midlands. These contributions will benefit United Way’s efforts to help valuable programs, resources and services succeed in our community and assist people in need. It worked because of U! INTERCOM 7
in the SPOTLIGHT Awards, Honors & What’s Happening with LMC Employees LMCEC Employee of the Month Congratulations to Tammy Ford on her selection as LMC Extended Care Employee of the Month. Tammy has been employed at LMCEC as an activity coordinator for nine years. She graduated from Benedict College with a degree in therapeutic recreation. A certified activity director, Tammy is a true team player who is loved by her residents and family members. She is always offering new and exciting programming ideas. Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, running, football, reading and attending church.
Oh, Baby!
Recognition
Congratulations to Kellie Huffman, who works on 6th Floor Medical, and her husband Michael on the birth of their twins Madison and Foster.
Congratulations to Juan Cruz, RN, for receiving CCRN national certification for critical care nursing.
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Congratulations to Dr. James Wells at Lexington Oncology and his wife Dr. Sarah Wells on the birth of their son Thomas.
Congratulations to Heather Holman, RN, for obtaining PCCN national certification for progressive care nursing.
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Congratulations to Blair Wooten, RN at Lexington Pediatric Practice, and her husband Justin on the birth of their daughter Aubrey Ann on September 25. Aubrey weighed 4 lb 6 oz and was 18½ inches long.
Congratulations to Steve McCoon at LMC Irmo on his promotion to Registration supervisor. ———————————————
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Employee Changes/Additions Southeastern Neurology & Memory Clinic welcomes Wynne Price, practice manager.
Wedding Bells
Best wishes to Amanda Jenkins, medical office technician at Southeastern Neurology & Memory Clinic, on her marriage to Vernon Huneycutt on September 7.
LMC Extended Care Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest
The residents of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care enjoyed the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest. Ten pets and their owners participated in the fun event. LMC volunteers were creative with pet costumes as well as their own. Contest WinnerS ———————————— Cutest — Sadie the Sailor, owned by Donna Holland Scariest — Rosie the Haunted Mansion Maid, owned by Ronald and Jackie Brunson and handlers Asbury and Esther Leaphart Silliest — Emily and her owner Andrea Lazaro as a scuba diver and shark Best Handmade — Chase the Hogwarts Wizard, owned by Peter Buttress
Pumpkin Biscuits Yields 10–12 biscuits.
Thanksgiving Recipe
Ingredients:
Cooking Instructions:
• 2 c all-purpose flour
Preheat oven to 400°F.
• 1/4 tsp salt
Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Cut butter in pieces using a pastry blender. Using a wooden spoon, add pumpkin purée, honey and buttermilk; combine until moist.
• 2 tsp baking powder Nutritional Information: Per Biscuit • Calories: 127
Calories from Fat 46 • Total Fat: 5g (Saturated 2.9g)
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• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice • 5 T cold butter, cut into pieces • 3/4 c pumpkin purée • 1 T honey • 1/3 c fat-free buttermilk
Turn dough out on to a floured surface. It will be sticky. With floured hands, knead the dough three or four times, fold it in on itself, and roll the dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut straight down with a 1-3/4- or 2-inch cutter and place close together on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
Most Obedient — Louie the Sailor, owned by Jan Lowman Most Creative — Maggie the Princess, owned by Kay Correll Funniest Walk — Amos as a martini with olives, owned by Kathryn Cash Best Hair — Tilly the Spider with owner Anna Marie Christley as Spider-Woman Best Pet/Owner Look Alike — KiiWii and owner John Heiting as hippies Best Overall — Emily and her owner Andrea Lazaro as a scuba diver and shark
• Cholesterol: 13mg • Sodium: 183mg • Carbohydrate: 17.6g • Fiber: 1g • Protein: 2.7g
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
Best Store Bought — Puck the Tooth Fairy, owned by Mrs. Peter Buttress
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