Research Medical Center CARE Newsletter by Stacie Madigan

CARE

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Compassion. Attitude. ResPect. Excellence.

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Dear Research Medical Center Family, It’s already that time of year when a lot of us have personal commitments to “back to school” with our kids or grandkids. I’m so proud of our organization’s recent efforts to collect school supplies for Rose Brooks, a local emergency shelter for women and children escaping life-threatening abuse. In the photo below are members of our surgical services staff. They collected two carts full of supplies and all together Research Medical Center collected nearly a truckload of school supplies for Rose Brooks!

Pages 2-3: New Leadership and Employee Recognition Page 4: In the News Page 5: We CARE Team Spotlight: Environmental Services (EVS) Page 10: Books + Journals + CE Credits, “Oh, My!” Page 14: Sarah Cannon joins HCA Midwest Health System as Our Cancer Service

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Stacie Madigan Specialist, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9475

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Several construction projects are moving forward. On August 13, Walgreen’s will open on the first floor of our 6420 medical office building. This adds a new level of convenience for our patients and employees. You can read more about our Walgreen’s partnership on pg. 8. A remodeling project for the lobby in this building is now underway and when it’s complete, we’ll host a grand opening for Walgreens and the renovated entrance. We’ll be celebrating a ribbon cutting on August 21 for our new TIA Clinic at its convenient new location. Drs. Ahmed and Kohake have said how much they and their patients like the new space. Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists has two expansion projects underway, one on the Research Medical Center campus and one at their office in North Kansas City. These will be complete this fall so we’ll share more information soon. I’m thrilled to share that we have received a lot of compliments from patients and their family members in the past month. We are getting them from our surveys and our website, from patient phone calls and letters, and I hear them from patients and families in the hospital and while I’m out meeting with people in our community. This is so important to our success and growth. Receiving these votes of confidence from our patients makes me so proud of you. Your caring spirit is such a critical part of who we are. Thank you once again for the contributions you make to this organization and to patients!

Sincerely,

Jackie DeSouza President and CEO

Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus and Research Psychiatric Center Add Leadership Expertise Shelley Zimmerman, BSN, MSH, joined the Research Psychiatric Center’s team as the Vice President of Operations/Associate Chief Nursing Officer. Shelley comes to us as a Registered Nurse with a Master’s in Public Administration and in Health Service Management. She is relocating from Florida where she was the Program Director at Trinity hospital for the HCA West Florida Division. Previously, Shelley was the Chief Nursing Officer at a hospital in St. Louis with efforts resulting in a successful Joint Commission survey with deemed status designation. Shelley’s career has also included Director responsibility for inpatient/outpatient behavioral health service lines, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient services, social services, assisted living, multi-state contract management as well as emergency/trauma services. Shelley is an experienced and committed professional excited to provide direction and leadership to elevate the care and coordination of this specialized patient population. Cory Mead, MHA, recently joined us as the Director of Operations at Research Medical Center. He will assume responsibility for the hospital’s Transportation, PBX Operators and Biomed departments as well as have Growth, Service and Business Development obligations. Cory received both his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and his Masters of Health Administration from the University of Iowa and he has been with Research Medical Center since June of 2013 as an Administrative Fellow. In this position he was the Project Lead for the Research Medical Center – Research Psychiatric Center Merger, Interim Director of the Transplant Institute and the Interim Director of Medical Imaging at Belton Regional Medical Center.

Philip Morris, MHA, will be joining Research Medical Center on Monday, August 4th as part of a leadership development program sponsored by HCA Corporate. He will be the Associate Chief Operating Officer working directly with Eric Becker, COO and report to Jackie DeSouza, CEO. Philip comes to us from Stanford Hospital and Clinics in Palo Alto, CA where he was a manager responsible for building their Primary Care Clinic. He received his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Furman University in Greenville, SC and his Master of Science in Health Systems Administration at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Heidi Huser, RN, joined the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus as the Director of Nursing for Outpatient Surgery and Pain Management Clinic. She started her professional nursing career in 1999 at Research Medical Center working as a medical/surgical staff nurse for two years and then transferred to the OR as a circulating nurse for the next 8 years. She then worked in management of an operating room, pre-op, PACU, pain management and a GI clinic at a physician-owned hospital. She’s excited about returning to the Research Medical Center family and facilitating the growth of the Brookside Campus.

Research Medical Center Recognizes its Employees at the Quarterly Celebration on Friday, July 18 Congratulations to Michaela Logan, RN (right) for winning the 1st Quarter 2014 P.E.E.R. Award and to Angela Brown (left) for winning the 2nd Quarter 2014 P.E.E.R. Award (Person Exemplifying Excellence at Research). They each won a $500 certificate toward advancement of nursing education. Nurses are nominated by their peers for recognition of their contributions to the organization. The nominee inspires their peers to provide the highest standard of patient care and patient safety; possessing an attitude and demeanor that promotes an environment of caring and commitment to their patients. They promote professional development for self and others by continuing education, precepting, and serving as a willing and knowledgeable resource to students and peers. The P.E.E.R. awards are for RNs that displays integrity, honesty, and reliability in practice, communication, and teamwork that exemplify the “CARE” values (compassion, attitude, respect, excellence). These people are who make Research Medical Center the great institution it is.

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Quarterly Celebration (continued) Thank you to Solomon Melesse, MBA, CDM, Director of Food and Nutrition; and Shelby Heiting, Retail Manager; Justin Newgaard, Executive Chef; and Maria Lanton, Sous Chef (from left to right) for coordinating and providing the delicious menu for all employees to enjoy!

1st Quarter 2014 Outstanding Patient Satisfaction Awards

Inpatient Department awarded to 4 West

Ancillary Department awarded to Pharmacy

Outpatient Department awarded to Brookside Ultrasound

Phil Klinkhardt, Sr. Tech Analyst, IT&S, is Research Medical Center’s April Employee of the Month. A few sound bytes from his coworkers: “Phil is a tireless worker. He comes in early and stays as late as is needed. All while keeping a happy demeanor! It is a pleasure working with him!” “Now that I’ve gotten to know Phil, I realize that this is how he treats everyone, making sure customers are totally satisfied. I’ve also grown to appreciate his sense of humor that adds spice to the workspace.” Thank you Phil for over 4 years of excellent service!

Gretchen Gosch, Social Worker MSW, Case management, earned the Employee of the Month award for May. As told by her coworkers: “Gretchen possesses a professionalism and proficiency far beyond her years. It is immediately obvious that she enjoys helping people - and she’s darn good at doing it!” “Her smile and laugh is contagious. She has been a perfect representation of the CARE values of Research Medical Center. She is a delight to work with and is a breath of fresh air for the Case Management department and the entire 6th floor.” Congratulations Gretchen!

Claude Sanders, EVS Technician, Environmental Services, won the Employee of the Month award for June. A couple quotes from around the hospital: “Claude is a real asset to the organization, a hard worker with a pleasant attitude. He’s been that way since day one and he’s always helpful.” “We love Claude in CT, and always look forward to seeing him! He is considerate of our area, quick, thorough, and just a really, really nice guy! He is willing to do almost anything we ask/need and he does his job with a kind attitude. It is refreshing to have such a genuine person who also is a very good worker.” Thank you Claude for all your hard work! R e se a r c h M e d ic a l C e n t e r • k e e p i n g yo u i n f o rm e d w i t h t h e l at e st n ews • AU G UST 2 0 1 4

IN THE NEWS Research College of Nursing and Rockhurst University’s Alex Jacobson featured in Sports Illustrated Alex Jacobson, a nursing student at Research College of Nursing is also on the Rockhurst University softball team and was featured in Sports Illustrated’s Faces In The Crowd. The Faces in the Crowd feature has been a part of Sports Illustrated magazine since 1956 and highlights amateur athletes around the country for their athletic feats. Jacobson recently broke the NCAA softball record for all divisions for consecutive games with a home run. The senior third baseman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, hit a home run in eight consecutive games this spring. Jacobson is the first Rockhurst athlete to break an NCAA record. During her eight-game home run streak, the right-handed hitting Jacobson batted .481 (13 of 27) with eight home runs, 17 RBIs, 10 runs scored and a 1.222 slugging percentage. Jacobson’s record-setting streak broke the previous NCAA record of seven. The Division I record for consecutive games with a home run is six and the Division III record is five in a row.

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July 21, 2014 the kansas city Nursing News

ICU nurse known for teamwork, attentiveness By LINDA FRIEDEL The Kansas City Nursing News

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Michael Partridge, RN, BSN, is a staff nurse in the ICU at Research Medical Center.

Michael Partridge hails from a family of nurses. He says it is a great field for anyone. “I just think it’s a great field for women and men alike to go into,” said Partridge, RN, BSN, staff nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Research Medical Center. “ Every day we get to come in and change people’s lives. I love what I do.” Partridge graduated from the University of Missouri — Kansas City School of Nursing in 2012, then started in the critical care float pool at Research. He likes the problem-solving skills it takes in the specialty, he said. “I love being able to think through critically using that knowledge we got in school,” Partridge said. Partridge puts a premium on communication skills, he said. Family members often don’t think to ask their

questions when physicians check in, he said. He likes to be a resource. “A lot of times they come to the nursing staff,” he said. “Being able to provide that support and care — nurses are very compassionate, especially in the ICU.” Partridge is responsible for complete care for his patients — from education, monitoring vitals, assisting with procedures, skin and pain needs to coordinating orders and medications with physicians. No two weeks are the same, he said. “It’s been a great opportunity to learn how to handle each patient,” he said. “It’s pretty varied. Partridge got his first exposure to bedside care when his father was admitted to the hospital. Partridge was a teen and already had an interest in health care. He was impressed with the nurses who went the extra mile. They were the ones who took their time, sat down and looked you in the eye, then came

back for extra visits, he said. “That’s the kind of nurse I want to be,” Partridge said. Partridge has an upbeat attitude, says Kathy Smith, RN, BSN, nurse manager in ICU. When Smith rounds, patients and their families frequently offer positive comments about Partridge. He is very compassionate and very attentive, she said. “Michael is a great teammate,” Smith said. “He often offers to help people when they are busy. He’s always got a smile and a positive attitude.” Partridge plans on earning a master’s degree in thefuture. He says more education means more opportunities and better patient care. “I like the challenge,” Partridge said. “I want to be the best I can be in my career field and provide better patient care.” Linda Friedel can be reached at Linda.Friedel@npgco.com

RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER CEO, JACKIE DESOUZA, NAMED AS ONE OF 500 PEOPLE TO KNOW IN HEALTHCARE

Research Medical Center CEO Jackie DeSouza has just been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review List of 500 people to know in healthcare in America. This prestigious list of physicians, hospital executives, policy makers and other leaders have been noticed for their dedication to improving the healthcare industry for the patients and communities they serve. To be named to the list, the publication seeks out individuals who have influenced and positively shaped health care in the United States. Jackie shares company with others on the list such as President Barack Obama; Don Berwick, MD, Founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement; and other healthcare leaders across the nation.

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WE CARE environmental services

The Environmental Services Team, affectionately referred to globally as EVS, is a team of caregivers that provide service to the entire hospital, much of which is provided 24x7. Our department cleans, disinfects, completes moves and set-ups and many other things that need to happen in a busy medical center. We are also key players in two major goals for the larger organization: providing an excellent patient experience and continually working to improve patient throughput. There are three principles that we try to live by in our department: 1.) The Golden Rule, 2.) Patient’s first and 3.) Good stewardship of hospital resources. While these principles are simple, they encompass virtually every aspect of what we do. As you can imagine, the work we do is very serious, important and worthwhile work. That said, we also believe in making our work environment fun and engaging, as that helps our team be refreshed and able to deliver on our 24x7 responsibilities. So, when you see us laughing and enjoying ourselves at an “EVS Safety Fair” or taste-testing at our annual BBQ competition, know that it is a part of delivering on our commitment to our patients and hospital. Provided by Terry Engling, Director of Environmental Services & Linen, Research Medical Center

Thomas Edison (left) and Ernest Banks, winner of the BBQ competition (right) holding the EVS Flying Pig Trophy

Congratulations to American Heart & Stroke Walk Top Fundraisers Team Captains who recruited more than 10 walkers: Cynthia Anderson, Carly Hicks, Meredith Levine, Ginny Gordanier, Richard Adams, Jan Horton, Solomon Melesse and Shannita Khemraj-Beharry received a $30 gift card. Research Medical Center’s top fundraiser was Tonia Brooks of Food Services with $2, 252! Tonia Brooks, Willie Lawrence, MD, Carly Hicks, Meredith Levine, Jack Jensen and Cory Mead all raised over $1,000 and earned a PTO day. Cindy Anderson, Janet Stanbrough, Jacki Addington and Daniela Engelkes all raised over $500 and will be entered into a drawing to win a PTO day. Thanks to Cindy Anderson, whose team raised $3,695, Surgical Services as a team will get to lunch with the Research Medical Center’s senior leadership team. Thank you to all who participated and making Research Medical Center one of the top fundraising teams at the 2014 Heart and Stroke Walk!

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Research Psychiatric Center’s STAR Program’s Primary Therapist on KCUR’s Up to Date Radio Show David Strother, one of Research Psychiatric Center’s primary therapists for the STAR Program was interviewed on KCUR’s Up to Date radio show on Thursday, July 10. The panel included David, Judge Ardie Bland of the Kansas City Veterans’ Treatment Court and Time Magazine’s editorat-large, David Von Drehle. The topic was about the need for timely treatment for our military veterans, both active and inactive. David discussed the symptoms, both seen and “unseen” of post traumatic stress disorder and the treatments available at Research Psychiatric Center. To hear the entire interview, please visit http://kcur.org/post/death-kansas-city-veteran-emphasizesneed-timely-ptsd-treatment.

RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER OFFERS FREE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Research Psychiatric Center, a campus of Research Medical Center, is offering a free 12-week course on education and support for families of individuals with mental illness. Beginning Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Family-to-Family Education Program will help educate and support the family and friends of individuals with conditions such as schizophrenia and mood and anxiety disorders. The course is taught by trained family members who have lived with this experience, and imparts the essential knowledge and skills to help family members cope more effectively with challenges. The NAMI Family-to-Family course topics include family responses to the trauma of mental illness; diagnosis and dealing with critical periods; co-occurring brain and addictive disorders; the biology of the brain and emerging scientific discoveries; problem-solving workshop; medication review; communication skills workshop; relative group testimony; rehabilitation; and fighting stigma. The NAMI Family-To-Family Education Program is appropriate for parents, siblings, other family members and significant others of people with severe and persistent mental illness. The course begins on Tuesday, Sept. 16th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and runs through Dec. 2, 2014. The program will be held at Research Psychiatric Center, 2323 East 63rd St, Kansas City, Mo., 64130. To register or for more information, contact Jen Boyden at NAMI-KC: jbkcami@aol.com or 816-931-0030. Registration is required. For more information on Research Psychiatric Center, visit researchpsychiatriccenter.com.

Research Medical Center was Reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers As the gold standard for breast center accreditation, NAPBC evaluates strengths across a wide spectrum of services, including prevention, early detection, diagnosis, support staff, staging, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, the quality of the multidisciplinary team and genetic counseling. To receive accreditation, breast centers must undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of their performance and adherence to NAPBC standards. Based on these stringent, nationally recognized, evidence-based quality measures, accreditation is granted only to those centers that commit to providing the best possible comprehensive care to patients with diseases of the breast.

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Jennifer Cross Named Certified Professional in Patient Safety Jennifer Cross, JD, CPHRM, CPPS, Director of Risk Management, Research Medical Center recently received the highly-anticipated credential of Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) by The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety. In recognition of the advancement of patient safety as an acknowledged and critical discipline across the care continuum, this credential is designed to elevate the professional stature of healthcare professionals who meet knowledge requirements in safety science, human factors engineering, and the practice of safe care. Certification requires a combination of education and experience, as well as successful completion of the evidence-based certification exam, which tests candidates on six core patient safety domains: Culture, Leadership, Risk Identification and Analysis, Data Management System Design, Mitigating Risk through Systems Thinking and Design and Human Factors Analysis, and External Influences on Patient Safety. The CPPS credential is recommended for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, other clinicians, health care leadership, patient safety professionals, risk/quality managers, non clinical health care professionals, client-facing solutions providers, and all others committed to the delivery of safe patient care. Additional information is available at www.cbpps.org.

Gayle Whitmore, RN, Receives Fellowship Award Project Protect: Infection Prevention Fellowship

Urinary tract infection is the most common health care-associated infection in the United States, 70%–80% of these infections are attributable to an indwelling urethral catheter. (http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/675718). Gayle Whitmore RN, Infection Prevention at Research Medical Center, applied for and received an Infection Prevention Fellowship award through the Health Research & Educational Trust, in participation with the American Hospital Association. The objective is to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) by working within the national CAUTI project team fellowship, which provides learning, collaboration, networking and application. The focus is on reducing Foley catheter usage in the critical care environment. Infection reduction is on the forefront of healthcare priorities, as it affects patient safety. This important project will last one year. Michael Waxman, MD, Kansas City Pulmonology Practice at Research Medical Center, has been chosen as physician champion. Watch for more information on this exciting project!

Research Medical Center RN Career Fair Up to $3,000 as an RN referral bonus Research Medical Center is hosting a recruitment event on Wednesday, August 20th from 8:00am - 12:00pm in the Medical Library on A level focusing on experienced Registered Nurse (RN) candidates. There will be a continental breakfast and a 2hr CEU class offered. Nursing managers/directors will be available to meet with candidates. As part of this, Research Medical Center is offering a $3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer experienced RNs and are subsequently hired at Research Medical Center or any other HCA Kansas City hospital during the months of August and September. To refer an RN for employment consideration and be eligible to receive up to $3,000 as an RN referral bonus, current eligible employees are asked to: • • •

read the RN Referral Bonus Guidelines; complete the Employee Section and the Applicant Section; and submit the completed form to your Research Medical Center’s Human Resources Department.

Additional information and RN Career Fair referral form will be sent to staff via email. Questions about the referral program should be directed to Research Medical Center’s Human Resources Department. R e se a r c h M e d ic a l C e n t e r • k e e p i n g yo u i n f o rm e d w i t h t h e l at e st n ews • AU G UST 2 0 1 4

2014 Employee Engagement Survey Results As you all know, employee engagement is very important at Research Medical Center. CEO Jackie DeSouza once said, “When employees love coming to work, the sky is the limit.” Congratulations to the following leaders and their departments for the incredible commitment to engaged employees!

Highest Overall Favorability Psych Dietary: Charles Fiske 100% Pastoral Care: Jim Harper 96% Psych Star: Ed Plese 91% Physical Therapy: Rob Schlicht/Jeremy Lippold 91% Accounting: Kevin O’Brien 91% Psych Pharmacy: Lisa Conrad 90% RCON Instructors: Nancy DeBasio 88% Occupational Therapy: Rob Schlicht/Jeremy Lippold 88% Psych Facility Operations: Chuck Harmon 87% RMC Administration: Jackie DeSouza 86%

Most Improved Transplant: Marilee Clites/Cory Mead 21pts EVS: Terry Engling 17pts Psych Adolescent: Ed Plese 13pts Psych 7 West: Diane Spurrier 13pts Psych Float Pool: Elizabeth Grant/Denise Pugh 12pts Emergency Services: Robyn Miller 10pts Food/Nutrition: Solomon Melesse 10pts RCON: Nancy DeBasio 10pts

to Open at Research Medical Center Research Medical Center is pleased to announce Walgreens will open Wednesday, August 13th at our 6420 medical office building directly inside the front lobby. This is the first location to open under the new partnership between HCA Midwest Health System and Walgreens in the Kansas City area. The full-service pharmacy will offer retail prescriptions, specialty pharmacy medications and offer one-on-one consultations with physicians and patients. Pharmacy hours will be 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Research Medical Center is also working with Walgreens to develop a bedside prescription delivery option for inpatients being dismissed from the hospital. The plan is for this to be implemented before the end of the year. Research Medical Center, including Research Psychiatric Center, employees should note that the HCA Well Care Medical Plan provides $0 copay for a 30-day supply of generic maintenance choice medications at this pharmacy, in addition to the other pharmacies outlined in your benefit plan. Mark McGreevy is the pharmacy manager of this location and he is available to help physicians get set up to send prescriptions to this location. He will also be available to consult with retail pharmacy patients. He can be reached at mark.mcgreevy@walgreens.com.

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Aiden King Excellent Emergency Healthcare Transforms Lives Amie King is a 23-year old female who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on December 17, 2013. She was ejected from her vehicle and found with minimal signs of life. AMR acted as first responders, stabilized her and transported her to where LifeFlight Eagle could continue attending to her medical needs while quickly transporting her to Research Medical Center where she underwent a full trauma workup. She was found to have the following multiple life threatening injuries: traumatic brain injury, pelvic fracture, spleen and liver injury, lung contusions, respiratory failure & clavicle fracture. Amidst the workup, she was noted to be approximately 15-16 weeks pregnant. Neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and High Risk Obstetrics were immediately consulted to assist in her care. Her prognosis was very grim. She was stabilized in the emergency room and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where she remained for 15 days. Once stable, she was transferred to 4 West, a pulmonary step-down unit where she remained for an additional 119 days. Throughout her hospital stay, she had serial ultrasounds to check fetal growth and health as well as daily fetal heart tone checks every shift. A weekly multidisciplinary meeting was held with the trauma surgeons, obstetricians, neonatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses and social services to assure all aspects of Amie’s care and the baby’s care were met. The initial goal was to sustain Amie to 34 weeks gestation, which was nearly achieved. At 33 weeks 1 day gestation, and 123 days after admission, she delivered a healthy 5lb 13oz little boy via C-Section that they named Aiden King. When asked why the grandparents named him Aiden King, they wanted him to have the same initials as his mommy. Baby Aiden was in the NICU for a total of 34 days before he was discharged home at 8lb 1oz. Amie remained in the hospital for an additional 12 days before being discharged to a traumatic brain injury rehab facility. Without the help of the EMS teams and numerous Research Medical Center staff, Aiden would never have been born. R e se a r c h M e d ic a l C e n t e r • k e e p i n g yo u i n f o rm e d w i t h t h e l at e st n ews • AU G UST 2 0 1 4

Books + Journals + CE Credits, “Oh, My!” Scenario #1. It will shortly be time to renew your license. You need additional Continuing Education credits to complete your application. “Who are you going to call?” Your Medical Librarian. Scenario #2. Your Specialty Board requires you to participate in a variety of Lifelong Learning activities to renew your Certificate of Maintenance. One choice is to take an open book test based upon a lengthy Reading List. “Who are you going to call?” Your Medical Librarian. Scenario #3. Your professional association recognizes Journal Club as a qualifying Continuing Education activity. They prefer you review evidence-based articles. “Who are you going to call?” Your Medical Librarian. Scenario #4. The terms of your employment include the completion of required, and/or elective training modules. “Who are you going to call?” Your Medical Librarian. Scenario #1 and Scenario #2 Resources Natural Standard – Accredited by • Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, http://www.pimed.com/ Natural Standard Credit is issued for • Physicians: MD • Pharmacists: PharmD, RPh • Nurses: APN, BSN, CNM, CRNA, LPN, ND, RN • Other Professionals: DC, DMD, DO, DVD, ND (Naturopathic Doctor), PA, RD Nursing Reference Center (NRC) – Over 1,300 CE Modules • CINAHL Information Systems – An Accredited Continuing Education provider by: o American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), http://www.nursecredentialing.org/ o International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), http://www.iacet.org/ Up-to-Date via Meditech • Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, http://www.accme.org/, to provide continuing medical education for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners • Provides Continuing Education credit via a variety of organizations, http://www.uptodate.com/home/cmececpd-accreditations Scenario #2 Resources • Provide a copy of the required Reading List to your Medical Librarian. • The availability of each item will be verified. • These materials will be placed on Reserve, so individuals can browse, read, or photocopy these resources, as needed. Scenario #3 Resources • Various vendors (Ebsco; Ovid; National Library of Medicine) provide access to databases and to full-text journal articles. • The Cochrane Collection (available via Ebsco) and Natural Standard (available via Ovid) are examples of available evidence-based resources. Scenario #4 Resources • HealthStream - Please provide your own ear buds. • Stroke Training - Please provide your own ear buds. • Are all the computers in your work area in use? “Where are you going to go?” Your Medical Library. Summary • Don’t know how to locate these resources? Don’t know how to navigate these resources? Need a password for these resources? “Who are you going to call?” Your Medical Librarian. • Additional resources can be located via the Carl R. Ferris’s Medical Library Home Page, http://o90002g.eos-intl.net/O90002G/OPAC/Index.aspx Contact Information • The Medical Library is located on the A Level of Research Medical Center, along the north end of the hallway. It is adjacent to the Nuclear Medicine Department and across the hall from the Employee Patio (‘concrete courtyard’). • Normal business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. • Kitty Serling, MLS is your Medical Librarian o 816-276-4309 (Phone) o 816-276-3106 (Fax) o kitty.serling@hcamidwest.com o A Library email tab is located on the top of the left hand column of the Library’s Home Page, http://o90002g.eos-intl.net/O90002G/OPAC/Index.aspx o An Ask-A-Librarian link is located at the upper right hand side of your Ebsco page. o An Ask-A-Librarian link is located at the upper right hand side of your Ovid page. Provided by Kitty Serling, MLS, Research Medical Center Medical Librarian

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Events

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Clinical Excellence Update Annual Competency Fair If you have not yet attended the Competency Fair in 2014, it is mandatory for all nursing, radiology, respiratory, and transport staff hired before December 31st, 2013, to attend on the final date, September 17th, 2014.

Attention RN’s…..Thinking About Continuing Your Education? Research College of Nursing offers several opportunities for graduate education including an RN-MSN for those with an ADN or Diploma in Nursing who want to earn an MSN. Tracks include Nurse Educator, Executive Practice & Healthcare Leadership, and Clinical Nurse Leader. BSN prepared nurses can choose from one of these tracks or Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner. Tuition discounts are available to full-time HCA RN’s as well as tuition reimbursement from your employer. Some classes are available beginning this August. Programs are parttime with mostly online classes. For information on any of our MSN tracks, contact Leslie Mendenhall at leslie.mendenhall@researchcollege.edu or 816-995-2820.

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August 23: Giggle with Gilda, Ameristar Casino Hotel, 6:30pm doors open, show at 7:30pm, Tickets on sale now at: GildasClubKC.org september 13: Community Block Party and Health Fair, Research Medical Center West Parking lot, 10:00am - 1:00pm september 17: Annual Competency Fair september 25: Infectious Disease Symposium, Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 7:15am November 13: Bi-State Stroke Consortium, Curry Auditorium, Research Medical Center Brookside Campus, 7:30am 12:30pm

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Happy Hookers Handcraft Blankets and Hats for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Babies The brightly lit hallway of the Higginsville Senior Center is at capacity on a recent Monday morning as women perched in chairs crochet, knit, sip coffee and exchange compliments on individual works in progress. Ruth Schumacher’s 86-year-old nimble fingers and the crochet needle she holds are a rhythmic blur. An emerging blanket dangles from the flexible needle, gently swaying in time to Schumacher’s graceful movements. “My, isn’t that lovely,” Yvonne Colbert, who is crocheting a blanket, exclaimed to Schumacher. “Someone is sure to be comforted by that blanket.” Schumacher nods, keeping her eyes on the soft, pink blanket taking shape. She holds up to the light a tiny pink square that will soon swaddle an unknown Research Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) baby, closely scrutinizing her workmanship. In no time, Schumacher and Colbert fall silent and resume crocheting. Colbert and Schumacher are part of a small but mighty army of 16 women dedicated to creating comfort for not only critically ill premature babies at Kansas City’s Research Medical Center NICU, but also snug wool caps for soldiers to wear under chafing helmets and items for the Salvation Army and other organizations in need of blankets, caps and infant burial buntings. Since Happy Hookers was formed in Feb. 2009 by Higginsville residents Colbert and Colleen Summers, the volunteers have handcrafted more than 6,000 hats, 712 blankets, 350 burial buntings, 500 military caps and assorted other items. “It’s amazing to add up those numbers,” Colbert smiled. “We never meet the people who receive our work, but in our hearts we know that it makes a tough situation maybe just a little easier. According to Colbert, most of the Happy Hookers are retired with the exception of a few members and surprisingly, most didn’t know how to knit or crochet. The women use yarn and materials donated by individuals and area businesses to create items that not only offer NICU babies comfort, but also become precious keepsakes for parents “I have a neighbor who was a nurse practitioner and she knew I did handwork,” says Colbert. “I didn’t know what to do with everything I made she suggested hospital NICU’s could benefit.” Colbert and friend Summers, who worked at the Higginsville Senior Citizens Center, collaborated and started recruiting women passionate about giving back. “The Lord blesses us, and our hope is that we bless others as we pay it forward,” Colbert said. The Happy Hookers first donated items to the Centerpoint Medical Center’s NICU in Independence and then developed a relationship with Research Medical Center where Happy Hooker Gloria Boehmer’s daughter, Lisa Thaller, is the Women’s Services Manager. Both hospitals are part of HCA Midwest Health System, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider. “Parents love the blankets and hats,” Thaller said. “The intricate details and softness create a homey environment in the NICU and enhance the personalized care each baby and their family receive. It’s overwhelming to think that volunteers take the time to make something so special.” Thaller adds that if a baby is lost, the knitted or crocheted item becomes a keepsake that ultimately promotes healing. The Research Medical Center Women’s Services department recently honored the Happy Hookers with an appreciation lunch and tour of the unit where the NICU team, including 30 nurses, cares for up to 22 babies. “It’s important to let volunteers like the Happy Hookers know how important they are to our mission of providing high-quality and compassionate care,” Thaller said. “We want Yvonne, Ruth and the other women to see firsthand the difference they make in people’s lives.” During the tour Colbert, Schumacher and seven other Happy Hookers toted their works of comfort to the Research Medical Center NICU. They placed blankets in the isolettes and saw the technology and equipment used to help tiny, fragile neonates gain strength and health to join their families. “It was so touching,” Colbert said, pausing, crochet hook in midair. “I may never meet the babies or the families, but I could feel the embrace of the Research Medical Center NICU staff.”

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2014 Infectious Disease Symposium Register Now! The 26th Infectious Disease Symposium is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Presented by The Research Foundation, Institute for International Medicine and the Bixby Institute at Research Medical Center, this symposium will provide participants with the tools and knowledge needed to identify and treat various infectious disease conditions of their patients. For attending, physicians can earn up to 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and nurses may receive up to 6 contact hours. Please note that registration fees will increase by $20 after September 11. To learn more about the 2014 Infectious Disease Symposium or to register, please visit www.theresearchfoundationkc.org or call the Foundation office at (816) 276-4218. The program agenda is as follows: 7:15 am: 7:55 am: 8:00 am: 9:00 am: 10:00 am: 10:30 am: 11:30 am: 12:30 pm: 1:30 pm: 2:30 pm: 2:45 pm: 3:45 pm: 4:00 pm:

Registration/Continental Breakfast Welcome & Introduction - Moderator: Joel P. McKinsey, MD Himal Bajracharya, MD - “The Rise of Resistant Bacteria” Dana Hawkinson, MD - “Influenza and Emerging Viral Respiratory Tract Infections” Morning Break Joel P. McKinsey, MD - “Healthcare-Associated Infections: Impact and Trends” Luncheon David S. McKinsey, MD - “Hepatitis C: Now Curable, Still Under Diagnosed” Raghu Adiga, MD - “Clostridium Difficile Colitis” Afternoon Break Scott Folk, MD - “Heartland Virus: A newly identified agent of tick-borne infection in Missouri” Summary/Evaluation Adjournment

Provided by Cynthia A. Randazzo, President, The Research Foundation

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Cancer Corner

Sarah Cannon joins HCA Midwest Health System as Our Cancer Service We are excited to announce the partnership of the HCA Midwest Health System family of hospitals and the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network of Excellence. The hospitals of HCA Midwest Health System are known throughout the region for comprehensive care and advanced treatments for cancers of all types. Our cancer care network is anchored by our four accredited hospitals and complemented by numerous cancer care outreach sites located in communities throughout metropolitan Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Sarah Cannon is the cancer service line of HCA – one of the leading health services providers in the United States. Sarah Cannon has a rich history in clinical research beginning in 1993 when its physicians brought clinical trials into the community setting. In 2004, these researchers formally established the Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) – and have conducted more than 130 first-in-man clinical trials to date – among the largest early-phase research programs worldwide. Sarah Cannon then expanded from their research roots and in 2011 the cancer service line was launched. Now, Sarah Cannon advances science through the clinical research entity, and transforms care by offering comprehensive cancer services from screening, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and survivorship. “This partnership isn’t simply unveiling a new name,” explains John Myers, Regional Vice President of Cancer Services, HCA Midwest Health System/Sarah Cannon. “Our collaboration provides a stronger cancer care model with a national network of resources to provide diagnosis and treatment options available at only a few cancer centers in the country.” Sarah Cannon redefines how cancer care is delivered in the community setting. It strengthens our ability to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time —and eliminate the need to leave the comfort of your community hospital in order to receive top cancer care. Patients do not have to fear giving up access to novel therapies, offered through clinical research, because they choose to have cancer care in their own community. Tumors and cancers are unique, which means our treatment is unique to each patient. Treating the entire patient, not just their cancer, is central to our model of care. The care delivered throughout our system is cutting-edge, yet personal and compassionate. Equally as important, patients do not have to worry about changes to insurance coverage or access to their existing care or physicians. Embracing new standards of cancer care • Development and implementation of novel targeted therapies through strategic partnerships with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies • Personalized medicine capabilities such as molecular tumor profiling • Oncology-trained nurse navigators guiding patients from diagnosis through survivorship utilizing customized navigation software for seamless care coordination • More than 300 community-based clinical trials (including early-phase trials) available through the network • Coordinated care team aligns patient treatment process • Workgroups organized by disease-site specific cancer programs including breast, complex GI, thoracic, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology, and managed by a multidisciplinary team of engaged cancer specialists. • Tumor and market conferences connecting physicians across the division as well as the network to discuss complex cases and identify the most effective care plans for patients Sarah Cannon’s mission focuses on the importance of teamwork and the well-being of every person fighting cancer. It takes doctors, researchers, support staff, caregivers and patients working together to make this team as strong as it can be in this fight. “This partnership is evidence of the commitment by HCA Midwest Health System, Sarah Cannon, and HCA to focus on cancer care as a top priority,” shares M.L. Lagarde, III, President of HCA MidAmerica Division. “We are proud to build on the tradition of excellence at our HCA Midwest Health System hospitals by adding the internationally recognized research and resources of Sarah Cannon.” Patients will continue to have the same access to HCA Midwest physicians who provide expert cancer care and referring physicians will work with their teams of HCA Midwest cancer specialists who will have expanded access to Sarah Cannon resources. What will never change is HCA Midwest Health System’s commitment to the cancer needs of the Kansas City community and surrounding region, and Sarah Cannon’s dedication to advancing science and transforming care for all cancer patients. In addition to the Kansas City area hospitals of HCA Midwest Health System, Sarah Cannon’s cancer services are offered in communities across the United States and United Kingdom including: Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; Austin, TX; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; San Antonio, TX; and London, UK. Today, Sarah Cannon is providing state-of-the-art cancer care close to home for hundreds of thousands of patients, a number unmatched by any single cancer center. To learn more, visit hcamidwest.com/cancer.

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The Research Foundation’s

and Health Fair Research Medical Center • 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO (West Parking Lot)

Saturday, September 13, 2014 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free HealtH ScreeningS • Blood Glucose • Blood Pressure • HIV • Body Mass Index • Posture Health • Cholesterol • Kidney Risk Assesment

additional activitieS

• Prize drawings throughout the event • Local entertainment every 30 minutes

eat HealtHy, get Fit, Be Happy area

• HyVee Wellness Van • Nia Demonstration 10:30 a.m. • Yoga Demonstration 11:30 a.m. • Half-mile and one-mile “Fun Walk” at 11 a.m. and noon • Relaxation Techniques 11:30 a.m. • Healthy Cooking Demonstrations - 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. • Exercise Demonstrations • Healthy Snacks • Beans&Greens

injury prevention area

cHildren’S activity area

• ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas SponSored By reSearcH college oF nurSing City • Free books from the Kansas • Free bicycle helmets to the City Public Library first 250 children from the Brain • Carnival Games Injury Association of Kansas & • Moon walk Greater Kansas City • Face painting • Kansas City Fire Department • Kansas City Zoomobile Fire Truck • Missouri State Highway Patrol Seatbelt Convincer • Kansas City Missouri Police Department BEARCAT and Rollover Simulator For more information, call (816) 276-4218 or www.theresearchfoundationkc.org

THERE WILL BE OVER 90 BOOTHS PROVIDING HEALTH INFORMATION AND FREE SCREENINGS (AS OF 7/30/14) AbbVie Crohn’s & Colitis Patient Advocate Program Adjust 4 Life Wellness Center American Brain Tumor Association American Diabetes Association Arthritis Foundation Autumn Terrace Awesome Ambitions, Inc. Baby & Child Associates, LLC Black Health Care Coalition Bloch Cancer Hotline Brookside Health & Fitness Center Cancer Action CareSpot Catalyst Health Center Child Abuse Prevention Ass. (CAPA) CLAIM Cleveland Chiropractic College COMBAT Dialysis Clinic Inc. Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas Falun Dafa Association of Kansas City First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery Gilda’s Club Kansas City