What's New by Penn Medicine

Volume 1

WHAT’Snew

PAH Receives DOH Approval

to Treat Patients with Newly Upgraded Gamma Knife

Inside Private Room Initiative & Construction Update.................2 Keeffer Gift......................................2 PAH Transitions to New ID Badges..........................3 Patient & Family Praise.................. 3 Reward & Recognition Winners ...3 Phillies Night Out............................. 3 What’s Happening..........................4

August 10, 2012

Pennsylvania Hospital

e n n sy lva n ia Ho sp i ta l , C P U P P R a d iat io n O n c o l o g y and C P U P N e ur o sur g e ry have been approved by the Department of Health to begin treating patients on the Elekta Gamma Knife® PerfexionTM in the Penn Gamma Knife Center which was upgraded this past May. “This Gamma Knife upgrade — in addition to the Penn Cyberknife Center at Pennsylvania Hospital — truly demonstrates the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s commitment to innovation and cutting edge technology to provide superior patient care,” said Dan Wilson, MBA, BSN, RN, FABC, vice president, Allied Health and Ambulatory Services.”

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”A dedicated team of staff involving Security, Project Management, Nursing, Radiation Safety, Administration, Engineering and Purchasing did an awesome and amazing job completing this project in an ultra efficient timeframe,” said Wilson. “There were many complicated components to coordinating this upgrade where we had to work successfully in cooperation with the City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Police Department and the US Office of Homeland Security. It was project management at its best.” Gamma Knife® Perfexion is a modern form of radiation therapy used in the fight against cancer. It damages cancer cells and tumors and prevents them from multiplying. While the name has “knife” in it, the treatment actually does not involve any incisions or surgery, but rather beams of radiation delivered precisely to a tumor. TM

The first Gamma Knife unit was developed in 1968 and primarily used for the treatment of intractable pain and movement disorders. Gamma Knife technology has greatly evolved over the past 40 years and today, the

Penn Gamma Knife Center (http://www. pennmedicine.org/neuro/gammaknife/ types.html) provides treatment for a variety of neurological disorders, including:

»» Brain metastasis »» Acoustic neuroma/vestibular schwannoma »» Meningioma »» Pituitary adenoma »» Glioma/astrocytoma »» Chordoma »» Craniopharyngioma »» Hemangioblastoma »» Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) »» Arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) »» Cavernous malformations »» Trigeminal neuralgia/tic douloureux »» Epilepsy »» Tremor »» Other disorders

“Penn Medicine’s commitment to quality care is unique within the Delaware Valley as the only health system providing Proton, Cyberknife and Gamma Knife Perfexion therapies” said Sean Grady, MD, chair, Department of Neurosurgery and the Charles Harrison Frazier Professor of Neurosurgery, Penn Medicine. “Gamma Knife was developed specifically for the brain and is used exclusively for the treatment of neurological conditions, whereas other radiation options — including CyberKnife® — treat conditions throughout the entire body,” said John Y.K. Lee, MD, medical director of the Penn Gamma Knife Center and assistant professor of Neurosurgery. Each year, Penn Neurosurgery treats as many as 300 patients in the Penn Gamma Knife Center — the most of any hospital in the Philadelphia region.

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Privat e Room I n i t i at i v e & C on s t ruct ion

Update

Toppi ng - of f C e r e mon y Marks Completion of Steel Structure for New Outpatient Facility `` PAH Executive Director, Dr. Michael Buckley, gives the signal via a two-way radio to the crane operator to begin lifting the last steel beam at the site of Penn Medicine Washington Square, signaling the completion of the primary structure.

`` Shown here is the final steel beam being hoisted into place at 8th & Walnut Streets, the site of PAH’s new outpatient facility.

On July 26, representatives from PAH, Penn Medicine and Liberty Property Trust celebrated the completion of the steel structure at Penn Medicine Washington Square with a “Topping-off” Ceremony. The last steel beam was hoisted up high at the home of PAH’s new outpatient facility at 8th and Walnut Streets and put in place commemorating a major milestone in the project. Once completed, the 153,000-square-foot Penn Medicine Washington Square facility will house outpatient care services for PAH in an ultra-modern, eco-friendly space. Constructed atop an existing structure — the Walnut Towers Garage — the new facility will provide immediately accessible parking convenience for patients and visitors. CPUP and CCA practices are slated to move into the 12-story tower in the fall of 2013.

Jeff and Anne Keefer Give $1 Million

to Penn’s Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center The Penn Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PD&MDC) at PAH recently received a gift of one million dollars from Jeff and Anne Keefer of West Chester, PA. “The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center is a leader in clinical research and the treatment of Parkinson’s disease,” said Mr. Keefer, a patient of the Center. “I have received excellent care at the Center and both my wife Anne and I gave this gift because we want to see an acceleration of research to find disease modifying therapies and hopefully, eventually, a cure. We want to help the Center continue to make a difference in research and patients’ lives.” The PD&MDC was established in 1982 at The Graduate Hospital (now Penn Medicine Rittenhouse at 18th and Lombard Streets) by Howard I. Hurtig, MD, chief of Neurology at Pennsylvania Hospital, co-director of the PD&MDC, and Elliott Professor of Neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and Matthew B. Stern, MD, director of the PD&MDC and the Parker Family Professor of Neurology in

the Perelman School of Medicine. Together, Dr. Hurtig and Dr. Stern wanted to provide comprehensive care to patients with Parkinson’s disease and other parkinsonian syndromes and movement disorders such as dystonia, Tourette’s syndrome and Huntington’s disease. The Center moved to Pennsylvania Hospital in 1997, to its current location on the PAH campus at 330 South Ninth Street. “This wonderful gift from Jeff and Anne will make a significant impact on our work at the Center,” said Dr. Stern. “Specifically it will support crucial faculty development, fellowship training, clinical research and clinical services for Parkinson’s patients. A significant portion of the gift will facilitate the collaborative work of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center and the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at Penn. We are all enormously grateful to the Keefers for their support.” Since its inception, the PD&MDC has grown into one of the dominant clinical programs of its kind in the nation, equally committed to all components of its mission, including research, professional and community education, and psycho-social support for patients and families. Recognized by the National Parkinson Foundation as one of its 45 worldwide Centers of

Excellence, the PD&MDC is one of the largest of its kind in the country and the most preeminent in the Philadelphia region, providing care to approximately 2,000 patients each year. “Research is and always will be an essential cornerstone of the PD&MDC’s mission. Finding a cure for the various neurodegenerative diseases that fall under the broad umbrella of movement disorders is the ultimate dream of all who labor to improve the lives of our patients,” added Dr. Stern. “Hope for a major breakthrough is not only a sustaining force for everyone affected by these progressive illnesses, but it is also an important driver for those who commit themselves to a career as a clinician or clinician-scientist.” Combined, the PD&MDC and Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research at the University of Pennsylvania is a Morris K. Udall Parkinson’s Disease Research Center of Excellence designated by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), joining 12 other distinguished academic institutions in the US with this designation. Clinicians and basic scientists at the new Penn Udall Center are conducting research to understand and develop better treatments for the cognitive impairment and dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease. Penn is the only national Udall Center to focus specifically on cognitive functions in Parkinson’s. For more information please visit: www.pennhealth.com/neuro/services/parkinsons/.

PAH Transitions to New ID Badges New employees will now be provided with an identification badge that is consistent with the official Penn Medicine ID badge format and design. The previous PAH badge will no longer be issued. This change is necessary for several reasons: • First and foremost, many of our patients have shared vital feedback that the previously issued badges are illegible because the background image obscured printing. • The state of Pennsylvania has issued new requirements for health care worker ID badges which PAH will need to be in complete compliance with by 2016. • Our regulatory agencies have provided us with repeated recommendations to change the existing PAH badge because it is difficult to read. The updated ID badge process has already begun with new employees. Keep an eye out in What’s New for plans to replace existing staff ID badges, to be phased in over the next twothree years so PAH can meet the new PA state requirements.

Pat i e n t & Fam i ly P r a i se for Pete Schiavo & the Cath Lab Team The following letter is from the wife of a patient which reflects her appreciation for Hemostasis Technician Pete Schiavo, and the PAH Cardiac Catheterization Lab team and the care they provided during her husband’s stay. “We will never forget all that you did for us during my husband’s hospital stay. You are amazing, not only can you get anything done, but you spread joy and laughter wherever you go! The entire staff at PAH was awesome, comforting, smart and professional. You made us feel at home, safe and protected and we had a lot of laughs! Don’t ever underestimate your healing powers. You are very special. We are forever in your debt, and I will let PAH know how lucky they are to have you!”

Reward & Recognition

Winners Announced for June & July

Every month 25 employees are named Reward & Recognition Winners. These individuals are recognized for their significant contribution to Pennsylvania Hospital in relation to one or more of the following objectives: • Management of Resources: Financial or Productivity Improvement • PEOPLE: Patient satisfaction or the PEOPLE (http://uphsxnet.uphs.upenn.edu/pahhome/

patsatisfaction/people/) program which stands for Politeness, Etiquette, Offer assistance promptly, Privacy, Looks (personal appearance and appearance of our facility), and Elevator/entry.

• Teamwork: Providing a positive and cooperative work environment • Quality of Care: Continuous improvement in quality

Nomination slips are compiled on a monthly basis, and all slips received during the month are entered in a drawing for a $50.00 bonus, awarded to each of the twenty-five monthly winners. If you would like to nominate a colleague for this recognition, please obtain a nomination slip from your Director, Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader. JuNE 2012 Reward & Recognition Winners

July 2012 Reward & Recognition Winners

Nakia Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cathcart Wanda Autry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology BIC Helen Boone-Knox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preston Bettina Brockington . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Ronald Brooks. . . . . . . . . Escort/Transportation Lisa Cruz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Processing Brian DiPentima. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cathcart Tiffany Ferrell. . . . . . . . . . Cardiology Cath Lab Allen Hampton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Widener Keisha Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Paul Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Room Sylvester Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering Brianna Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Med-Surg Ad Nathaniel Lee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Histology Lab Mary Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resource Pool Richard Merschen. . . . . . Cardiology Cath Lab Phillip Messing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering George Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patient Access Kenyatta Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preston Crystal Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patient Access Karen Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Widener Linda Radcliff . . . . . . . . . Neuro Intensive Care Norma Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Annalisa Santos. . . . . . . . Cardiology Cath Lab Lisa Zane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston

Valerie Austin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology Joe Baque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering Rebecca Beck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cathcart Brent Bufala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering Abigail Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preston Brenda Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cathcart Anne Marie Deeley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Judy Dinofrio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Brian Gurski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receiving Nigel Isaac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Receiving Lisa Krauss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preston Karen Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology Quyen Nguyen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cathcart Mary Noone. . . . . . . . . . . . . Skilled Care Center Julie Pritchett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radiology Jim Przybyszewsk. . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering Norma Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preston Terry Scott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Processing Latroya Singleton-Moore. . . . . . . . . . Security Delores Stanford. . . . . . . . . Skilled Care Center Denise Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . PCT Critical Care Nicole Wames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resource Pool Annelies Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preston Dana Zindell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Room

Phillies Night Out to Benefit 4th Annual Psychiatric Rehab Night Enjoy a Saturday Night out with the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, September 8. Proceeds benefit the Hall Mercer at PAH programs!

Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Game time: 7:05pm | Citizens Bank Park Tickets: $28.00 | 300 Level Ticket Information: Contact Rosemary DelConte at 215.829.5238 or rosemary.delconte@uphs.upenn.edu

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

August/ September August 18

Join Penn Medicine/CHOP Team for the LIVESTRONG Challenge Philly

Until September 7

The 2012 Quality & Patient Safety Awards

September 8

September 19

September 8

September 24

Saturday Night with the Phillies

Annual Housing Fair Penn Medicine Annual Fall Golf Outing

Join Penn Medicine at the Undy 5000

September 29-30 Join Team UPHS/PENN for the 32nd Bike MS: City to Shore Ride

Magnet Mondays Coming to PAH

September 30

5K for The Institute on Aging and The Memory Mile Walk

Come join PAH Nurse Educators as

Everyone welcome!

they present topics that will give you

August 27 What IS Magnet? September 17 Improve Your Practice with Evidence-Based Practice October 8 Benchmarking and Data — We CAN be the Best! November 12 Quality Improvement-Step by Step December 17 Applying Ethical Principles to Your Practice

knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes and the work environment on Magnet Mondays from 12 to 1 pm in the Zubrow Auditorium. “Magnet Mondays are an excellent opportunity to learn skills that can help nurses expand their knowledge and achieve better patient outcomes,” said Bruce Boxer, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN, CPHQ, director of Nursing Professional Practice, Education and Quality. “This series consists of programs with educational offerings presented by PAH Clinical Nurse Education Specialists who tailor each topic to make them applicable to every Nursing practice. All are welcome to take advantage of these offerings and let us know what other topics to be addressed. We are always open to suggestions!”

Application for Nursing Contact Hours has been made and pending approval will be granted to nurses attending this program in its entirety and submitting an evaluation of the program. Pennsylvania Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. There is no commercial support for this educational offering. PA Nurses and ANCC COA do not endorse any commercial product which may be discussed in this offering. This program meets ADA requirements and is wheel chair accessible.

September – December

Penn Program for Mindfulness Fall 2012 Course Offerings

WHAT’Snew Editorial Staff

Sally Sapega Director of Internal Communications Olivia Fermano Editor and Photographer Pamela Furches Design Graphic Design Barry Ogburn Photography

Administration

Susan E. Phillips Senior Vice President, Public Affairs

Apply Today for Your Penn Medicine CAREs Foundation Grant

Contact What’snew at: Department of Communications Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA 19106

Remember — you can still apply for a grant from the Penn Medicine CAREs Foundation Grant Program to help fund your outreach projects. The deadline for applications for the next round of recipients is September 1, 2012. For more information or to apply, please visit http://pennmedicine.org/community/.

phone: 215.829.6799 email: olivia.fermano@uphs.upenn.edu

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WHAT’Snew is published biweekly for PAH employees. Access WHAT’Snew online at http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/whats-new/.