Volume 2
WHAT’Snew
Number 6 May 3, 2013
Pennsylvania Hospital
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National Nurses Week, May 6 –11
nurses continue to set an example of how their profession is so much more than just caregiving. Nursing, 21st Century-style, is a true blended practice. It is where the art of caring meets the science of medicine to alleviate human suffering, treat and prevent illness and injury, and contribute to the improvement of the human condition.
“ Nursing...is where the art of caring meets the science of medicine to alleviate human suffering, treat and prevent illness and injury, and contribute to the improvement of the human condition.“
Inside Spotlight on Special Spring ’13 Events......................2 Celebrating National Nurses Week continued............3 Additional Shuttle Service.......3 Harrison Fund Committee Now Accepting Applications....3 What’s Happening.....................4 Happy Birthday PAH!................4 PAH Featured Site on Philly Open House Tour............4 Dr. Gary Dorshimer Keynote Speaker at Philly Health Fair....4
National Nurses Week officially kicks off at PAH just as it does across the US and every year — on May 6 — Florence Nightingale’s birthday. According to the American Nurses Association, fewer than twenty nurses attended the first convention of the Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada in 1896, which eventually became the American Nurses Association in 1911. And since there were no laws licensing nurses at the time there was not a single registered nurse at the first convention. My how things have changed! Take a walk through the Units of PAH today and you will meet RNs pursuing advanced degrees, achieving professional certification, and practicing evidence-based care. Along with the unit nurse you see advanced practice nurses, all working together, helping to improve the course of health care delivery. PAH has many long-standing nursing traditions in the delivery of patient care and nursing education. Over many decades, our
“As we celebrate this nurses week I want to express the tremendous amount of pride, gratitude and admiration I have for my team,” said Mary Del Guidice, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer. “They inspire me!” All PAH employees and staff are welcome and encouraged to join the Nurses Week events. For the complete calendar of Nurses Week events at PAH, please visit the Nursing homepage on the PAH Intranet. Nursing Professionalism and the “New Normal” Gone are the days of the old nursing image: women clad in stiff, white dresses, white stockings, white shoes, and white caps. Welcome now the new professional appearance of nursing! An article by PAH nurses was published in the February issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, “The Professional Appearance of Registered Nurses — An integrative Review of Peer-Refereed Studies.” The article — an integrated review of the literature which is one of the strongest types of evidence used to guide clinical practice — was authored by Linda A.
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S potlight on S p e c i a l S p r i n g ’ 1 3 E v e n t s
`` Shown here is the Joan Karnell Cancer Center Team at its bi-annual benefit, Together We Can!
JKCC Benefit Shows that Together We Can Make a Difference
Hundreds gathered at The Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park on March 1 — including this year’s Woman of Courage Award Recipient, Lillian M.J. Dixon and NY Giants linebacker and cancer survivor Mark Herzlich, in support of patients and families facing cancer at Together We Can, the biannual benefit for the Joan Karnell Cancer Center (JKCC) at Pennsylvania Hospital.
bone cancer. It was unknown if he’d ever walk again. And of course there was the question of survival. But Mark was determined to live, walk and return to football. Over the next year he first underwent surgery at PAH to insert a titanium rod into his left leg and then a regimen of chemo and radiation therapy at the JKCC. His determination and spirit got him through — the excruciating pain, the recovery and finally — a year-plus period of reconditioning. In the fall of 2010 Mark was back playing in Boston for his senior year. A year later he earned a coveted spot with the NY Giants for the 2011 season, racking up 12 tackles as a rookie for the Giants, the Super Bowl champions that year. Mark’s “tweet” when he arrived in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl went viral that January: “2 yrs ago I was told I might never walk again. Just WALKED off plane in Indy to play in The #SuperBowl. #TakeThatSh*tCancer.” Beyond his own struggles and triumphs Mark hopes to set an example and inspire others battling cancer.
The benefit exceeded expectations, raising $325,000. Proceeds from Together We Can provide vital support and hope for patients and families facing cancer. For such patients, the JKCC at Pennsylvania hospital offers progressive, comprehensive cancer care. Through the generous support of donors, the JKCC is able to offer supportive services which reduce suffering, relieve symptoms and provide hope.
A Giant of a Survivor
In 2008, life for Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich (shown here with his oncologist Arthur Staddon, MD, medical director of the JKCC) seemed to change instantly and drastically. One day he was practicing football and preparing for his senior season after winning the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award — and the next — he was being told he had Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of
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cancer. Their sons, Mark and David Graham, have continued their parents’ mission. Lillian had a stellar career with the City of Philadelphia. In her 35 years of employment, she worked at the Philadelphia County Prisons, the Department of Finance, the Sheriff’s office and finally the Court of Common Pleas as a Court Administrative Officer. After surviving her battle with breast cancer, however, Ms. Dixon changed the focus of her life and began working with those less fortunate. She started a new career as a teacher and ignited a passion for learning in her students. In addition, as a member of the Haven Peniel United Methodist Church, she spearheaded the creation of the Haven Peniel Senior Citizens Facility, a ten million dollar project funded by HUD.
Spring Physician Reception Honors Chair of Surgery
PAH held its annual Spring Physician Reception, March 18, honoring Dahlia M. Sataloff, MD, FACS, who was appointed the new chair of PAH’s Department of Surgery in January 2013.
Lillian M.J. Dixon James F. Graham Woman of Courage Award Recipient
This year’s recipient of the James F. Graham Woman of Courage Award — sponsored by the Karen Graham Fund — and presented at the Together We Can! Benefit – is Lillian M.J. Dixon (shown with the Phillie Phanatic). Karen and Jim Graham started the Karen Graham Fund at Pennsylvania Hospital in gratitude for the care that Karen received and to provide support to women facing
Shown here from left to right: Garry Scheib, COO of UPHS and executive director, HUP; Jeffrey Drebin, MD, PhD, FACS, chair, Department of Surgery, HUP; Dahlia Sataloff, MD, FACS, chair, Department of Surgery, PAH; Michael Buckley, MD, executive director, PAH. The first woman to lead to Pennsylvania Hospital’s Department of Surgery in its 262year history, Dr. Sataloff has been a member of the PAH surgical staff since 1985. In 2005, she was named Director of the Integrated Breast Center and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at PAH. Also a long standing instructor in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Sataloff was named a full Clinical
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Professor of Surgery in 2006. Dr. Sataloff has dedicated her practice exclusively to breast surgery and the treatment and management of benign and malignant breast diseases. The recipient of multiple awards, Dr. Sataloff has been consistently recognized as one of Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Docs” for the treatment of breast disease and Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors for Cancer.
Nursing Network Center Cooks for Gift of Life Organ Recipients and Family
Pennsylvania Hospital’s Nursing Network Center staff are Home Cooking Heroes. They prepared a delicious dinner for Gift of Life organ transplant recipients and their families at the Gift of Life Family House on 4th and Callowhill Streets. Pictured from left to right are Lillian Forrest (EVS Dispatcher),Jennifer Rodden (Nursing Administrative Coordinator), Horace Thomas (Transport Dispatcher), Maryanne HaydenQuinn (Bed Control), Maria Joyce (Nursing Administrative Coordinator) and Patricia Atkins (Nursing Administrative Coordinator).
Additional Shuttle Service to Pier 24 Parking Lot Multiple PAH employees have reported that certain evening peak shuttles to the Pier 24 employee parking lot on Columbus Boulevard become completely full, meaning staff has to be left behind at the Hospital to wait for another shuttle. To help alleviate the overflow, an additional 7:40 pm shuttle has now been added between the 7:33 pm and 7:45 pm shuttles.
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Hatfield, PhD, NNP-BC, director, Research and Evidence-Based Practice and assistant professor of Evidence-based Practice; Margaret Pearce, MSN, PhD-C, FNP-BC, director of Magnet and Patient Outcomes; Mary Del Guidice, MSN, RN, CENP, chief nursing officer; Courtney Cassidy, MSN, RN, coordinator of Quality and Patient Safety; Jean Samoyan, BSN, RN; and Rosemary C. Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor of Pain Practice/ Clinician Educator-HUP. According to the authors, there is very little research available examining the impact of standardized uniform style and color for registered nurses. The authors appraised published peer-refereed studies on the effect of a standardized uniform style and color for RNs. The authors then identified seven published peer-refereed studies that met the inclusion criteria and discovered that while patients felt RNs appeared professional and were easily identifiable by a standard uniform style and color, they could not find evidence of a patient preferred style or color of uniform. Ultimately, the authors concluded that a standardized uniform style and color did indeed increase the perception of professionalism and recognition of RN among patients, and further research was warranted.
goal was to identify a standardized uniform style and color that reflected the professional status of registered nurses as perceived by both patients and RNs. The study, “Does A Standardized Uniform Style and Color Influence the Professional Status of Registered Nurses?” was presented by Margaret Pearce and Courtney Cassidy at the American Nurses Association Annual Quality Conference held in Atlanta in February 2013. The study found that while the majority of patients felt it was important to be able to identify an RN, 43 percent could not do so. It was discovered that uniform color was the patients’ preferred method of RN identification with solid blue being the preferred color and white the next preferred color. RNs also preferred one solid color uniform, specifically dark blue, solid scrubs. The authors working with the professional image council found that the current evidence examining the effect of a standardized uniform style and color for RNs is not backed-up with rigorous, welldesigned studies. Further research into the area is vital to support changes and trends in attire and culture differing from what was traditionally accepted by previous generations — and to support quality care and the future image of nursing.
The research team recruited RNs and patients from PAH’s medical and surgical units. Their
Harrison Fund Committee Now Accepting Applications The Harrison Fund Committee is accepting the submission of proposals for funding for the term July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014. The Committee has historically supported individual proposals with annual budgets in the range of $5,000 to $20,000. Applications are due May 20. Proposals should be submitted electronically to Frederick Nunes, MD, chair, Harrison Fund Committee at Frederick.Nunes@uphs.upenn.edu and copy to cigall@pahosp.com. Download the application. The Harrison Memorial Fund was created by Deed of Trust of George L. Harrison on February 24, 1922. Among other things, the Trust provides that income from the Fund should be used for “… the direct benefit of poor patients in ways not ordinarily supplied by usual Hospital funds.” Income from the fund supports prospectively identified therapies for poor patients that are not covered by the patients’ insurers and cannot be covered by their personal financial resources.
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WHAT’S H a p p ening
Y our resource for events and happenings throughout PA H and P enn M edicine
For complete events listing, please visit What’s New on the Inside Penn Medicine web site at: http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside
May/June Happy Birthday to the Nation’s First Hospital
nsylvania Hospital Pen Turns 262 All employees are invited to join the celebration.
Friday, May 10th 12 pm to 2 pm Elm Garden Cafe
On May 11, PAH will turn 262 years old! Be sure to join your fellow PAH colleagues in the Elm Garden Café Friday, May 9, between 12-2 pm to celebrate this historic event. Cake will be served!
May 6
May 15
National Doctors’ Day and National Nurses Week Celebration
Department of Health Award of Excellence Presentation to PAH SCC
May 10
May 18
Third Annual Rockin’ Docs for Diabetes Cure
Relay for Life – JKCC Survivorship Month Kick-off
May 10
May 23
2nd Annual GSPP Diamond Gala
June 9
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
PAH Featured Site on
Philly Open House Tours May 13–19
Get Up close and personal with Philadelphia’s architectural, historical and cultural landmarks — including Pennsylvania Hospital — and private homes during the Philadelphia Open House Tours — a week’s worth of behind-thescenes and special-access tours. Organized by Philadelphia Hospitality, the Tours are designed to engage visitors and residents alike with some of the city’s best treasures. More than a dozen special on-site tours are being offered throughout the week of May 13–19, including a special tour of PAH — the nation’s first hospital — Monday, May 13, from 10–11:30 am.
Open House visitors will be treated to access to art work typically unseen during normal tours. Other tours will explore such famous Philly sites as the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the historic Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s Center City, and botanical treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun at the Penn Museum. Also included: a wine tasting, architect and designer receptions in private homes and studios, a brewery tour, and more. All tours are led by knowledgeable experts, including historians, architects and designers. For a complete listing of tours and more information visit: www.philahospitality.org/ openhouse.
Keep an Eye Out
Pennsylvania Hospital and Stacey Peeples, PAH curator-lead archivist, will be highlighted in a story featuring the Open House Tours in the Friday, May 10, issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Weekend Section.”
Dr. Gary Dorshimer Keynote Speaker at Philly Health Fair PAH’s own Gary W. Dorshimer, MD, FACP, FCPP, section chief, General Internal Medicine, is the special keynote speaker at the “Meet the Healthiest Teams in Greater Philadelphia” health fair, sponsored and presented by The Philadelphia Business Journal and United Healthcare. Dr. Dorshimer, also of Penn Personalized Care at PAH, is the Team Internist for the Philadelphia Eagles and Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia Flyers. Board certified and specializing in both General Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine, Dr. Dorshimer will present information at the fair on how to stay healthy — on and off the field. FOR INFORMATION ON RESERVING TICKETS FOR THIS MAY 30 EVENT VISIT: http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/event/81581?ana=et_phil_hem.
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2013 Hubschman Award Reception 2013 Delaware Valley Congenital Heart Walk
June 10
2013 Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary Golf Tournament
June 13 Employee Service Awards
June 18
2013 Ehrenzeller Award Ceremony and Reception
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