Wednesday,March 22,2023
Mid-WeekUpdate forthe Research Medical CenterFamily
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Dr.PaulHancockNamedRMC'sChiefExecutiveOfficer
We are pleased to announce that Paul Hancock, MD, MBA, an experienced physician leader, has accepted the chiefexecutive officer position ofResearch Medical Center, effective April 10.
Dr. Hancock joins us from HCA’s San Antonio Division, where he has served the past seven years as chiefmedical officer for Methodist Healthcare, an eight-hospital joint venture between Methodist Healthcare Ministries and HCA Healthcare. Under his leadership, Methodist Healthcare has consistently achieved some ofthe highest LeapFrog patient safety scores and CMS star ratings, as well as achieved substantial improvements in hospital acquired infection rates, stroke door-to-needle times, cardiac mortality, sepsis bundle compliance, blood utilization, ventilator times and radiation safety. Read the full announcement here
Please help us welcome Dr. Hancock to the Research Medical Center family!
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Patient Testimonial: Happy Healthcare Social WorkerMonth
“Everywhere you go there are people who are just doing their jobs, but there are also people who stand out and do so much more than they have to."
In honor ofHealthcare Social Worker Month and Social Worker Day, we’d like to share the kind words shared by Frank, whose wife Catherine is a patient ofDr. Massey, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center oncologist, about his wife’s care team at Research Medical Center, including Victoria Jonas, Sarah Cannon Cancer Center Social Worker, for the work she has done for his family.
"She helped not a little bit but a lot, and we cannot be thankful enough for her. It is beyond words what she has done for us and we are so blessed to have met her." Give kudos here!
Patient and Family Clothing Drive: March 20-24
Please help us restock our RMC patient and families clothes closet this week.
Most needed items: leggings, sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts (no offensive designs), sports shirts, coats (no hoodies), tennis shoes. NEW socks, underwear and sports bras.
Drop offlocation: RMC B Level, outside Lost & Found.
For questions or more information, contact: Kelli Goodspeed (Transportation), (816) 276-4180
Narcissis Tucker Bishop (Pastoral Care), (816) 613-1572
Feminine Hygiene Product Drive: March 20-31
Did you know that feminine hygiene products are one ofthe most needed items at shelters, but are some of the least donated?
Benefiting Rose Brooks Center, a domestic violence shelter, we are hosting a products drive from March 20-March 31.
Please drop off donations in the pink box at the Pharmacy Department on A Level by Main Visitor Elevators. Questions? Contact Veronica Young, Clinical Pharmacist, (816) 613-2356
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LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
Research Medical Center, part ofHCA Midwest Health, remains committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment for our patients while advancing health equity in the communities we serve.
Each year, LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week encourages people to speak openly about LGBTQ+ health, and raise awareness of mental health, trans health and end stigma through accessible, affirming and inclusive healthcare services.
Reminder to attend the Safe Zone Workshop: Tuesday, April 4: 12:00pm-1:00pm RMC – Suite 216 – HR Classroom
Presenters: Andy Holmquist, OPRMC and Tucker Stewart, RMC
Celebrating Women's History Month
Wondering what you can do to celebrate?
Join the Women's Colleague Network Panel ofInfluential Female Speakers on March 29th from 3-4pm at Centerpoint Medical Center Auditorium. Register here. Search for Women’s History Month events in your area and at your local library or college
Form a book club ofwomen authors
Volunteer at a female-owned organization
Create a playlist offemale musicians
Support female-owned businesses - view list
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Vote forthe PROUD TO BERMC T-shirt!
We are PROUD TO BE RMC and we want to show our pride for how we show up for our patients, community and each other. At our April in-person Town Hall meetings, we will be giving away a FREE PROUD TO BE RMC t-shirt (stay tuned for schedule so you can get one). But, we need your help deciding which shirt to choose.
Vote for your favorite design out ofthe three options listed below on our internal RMC Family Facebook Group. The photo/design with the most "likes" will be the winner (while comments are great, they do not count towards the tally). Voting is open from today (March 22) through Tuesday, March 28, and the winning shirt will be announced on Wednesday, March 29th.
Not a member of the Facebook Group? Go to facebook.com/groups/researchfamily and answer the member questions to join.
Vote for Option 1
Vote for Option 2
RMC Hosts Two Day Ultrasound Seminar
Vote for Option 3
Last weekend, RMC hosted a two day ultrasound seminar for sonographers from RMC, Menorah, OPR and Centerpoint. The seminar covered neurosonography and transcranial doppler, two highly specialized ultrasound procedures. The team was able to gain a better understanding ofthe subjects as well as enhanced scanning techniques through hands-on application. Our speaker, Henry Suarez from Miami, Florida, was extremely knowledgeable in both areas and an excellent instructor for our teams. Those that attended were very thankful for the opportunity and felt their knowledge base greatly increased.
Welcome OurIncoming Class of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents
The Department ofPharmacy is thrilled to announce the incoming class ofPGY-1 Pharmacy Residents for 2023-2024.
We are also excited to announce that Dr. Yufeng Zhai has matched into the PGY-2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency Program at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida.
Please congratulate Yufeng on his accomplishment and help us welcome all ofour new residents!
Dr. Yufeng Zhai
Health Booths in Cafe forNational Nutrition Month
To honor National Nutrition Month, our dietic interns will host two Health Booths this month as part oftheir program requirements. Please stop by to grab a handout, try some samples and show support!
March 22: 11am-1pm, On-The-Go Breakfast with Madeline
March 29: 11am-1pm, Fresh Herbs with Nicole
RCoN Faculty Recognized by The Research Foundation
Faculty members from Research College ofNursing were given awards for teaching excellence, community services, scholarly achievement, leadership, and research by The Research Foundation. Several faculty members also received funding for funding doctoral degrees. Click here to view a list ofrecipients and learn more about The Research Foundation’s nursing faculty development awards and scholarships.
It Begins With You!
We are people taking care ofpeople and it begins with YOU. You are the heart ofwho we are. This March, take a moment to remind your fellow colleagues ofyour appreciation for what they bring each day. Congratulations to our Week 2 Winners who all received 5,000 Applause Points!
Kelsay McGee
Michael Scott
Ericka Beeler
Tonyia Thurman
Lisa Jones
Loren Lucyk
Jonathan Rich
Dawn Belgarde
Barbara Croucher
Russell Harper Jr
David Gajewski
Christine Tafoya
Debra Davis
Jennifer Lorenzo
Kayla Wolfe
Kirk Wadsack
Lona Embrey
Darlene Melton
Rachel Forgette
Mary Finn
Chanelle Lewis
Natalie Hughes
Brenda Fleshman
Rachel Ryan
Tyler Burkett
Rebecca Bliss
Ashley Weltz
Lucie Badji
Ethan Dodd KU School of Pharmacy Kaley Gawedzinski UMKC School of Pharmacy Zach Painter UMKC School of Pharmacy Liz Schrader University ofKansas School ofPharmacyHR Tidbit: Use YourRewards Points at the HCA Healthcare Store
Did you know that you can redeem your points from the Colleague Recognition program for use at the HCA Healthcare Store? Just follow these steps:
1 Log onto colleaguerecognition.isrewards.com
2 Click on Rewards from the top menu.
3 Click on Gift Cards.
4 Select the Miscellaneous category from within the Gift Cards menu.
5 Find the HCA Healthcare Store gift cards. Click Redeem and follow the prompts to check out
Yvonne Brewington, VPHR, Conducted a Walk-a-Mile with the Sheila and Rita with Food Services
"Every walk-a-mile is a different learning experience for me, but they all have something in common…..great people. This one gave me the chance to shadow in our Food Services department. Ifyou were not aware, Food Services just implemented a new process in order to improve on the delivery ofgreat quality food in a timely manner to our patients. They are split into teams and my walk-a-mile was with the duo Sheila Ward and Rita Roberson. They work in sync and well together!In fact that’s all Isaw during my time in Food Services was teamwork within the entire department. Next month will be Sheila’s 2 year anniversary and Rita is a member ofour 20+ Club. Ilearned so much from both of these colleagues and hopefully they will allow me back to work with them again!Thank you both for teaching me the ropes!"
"Ihad the pleasure ofsitting in on the Transplant team's Selection Meeting last week. It was humbling to hear the care and thought they put into each patient as they reviewed their current status and opportunity for a kidney and/or pancreas transplant. Each team member's role was vital to understanding the full patient and there was such a high level ofcollaboration and passion. It was a great learning opportunity as we celebrate National Kidney Awareness Month and very thankful for being able to sit alongside an amazing team!"
Morgan Saxena, Directorof Marketing, Conducted a Walk-a-Mile with the Transplant TeamSeniorLeaderCalendar: March 2023
View the March Senior Leadership Calendar To schedule a senior leader for a Walk-a-Mile in your department or to attend a department meeting or event, please email Michaela Logan
Administratoron Call (AOC)
John Krajicek, ChiefFinancial Officer, was the AOC this past weekend He stayed in contact with the Nursing Supervisor throughout the whole weekend to provide support to the hospital when and where needed
CalendarofEvents
March 20-24: Clothing Drive for Patients
March 20-31: Feminine Hygiene Product Drive
March 22: 11am-1pm, Health Booth in Café
March 22-28: Vote for the PROUD TO BE RMC t-shirt!
March 29: 3-4pm, Centerpoint Auditorium; Women's History Month Panel hosted by Women's Colleague Network Register here
March 29: 11am-1pm, Health Booth in Café
March 30: Doctor's Day
April 4: 12pm, Suite 216, SafeZone Presented by the LGBTQ+ Colleague Network
April 14: National Blue and Green Day
April 27: Take Your Child To Work Day
For an up-to-date list ofupcoming events, visit the RMC Intranet homepage
RMC Trivia
This Week's Trivia:
Q: Where do you vote for the PROUD TO BE RMC t-shirt design?
Submit your answer to RMC MarketingDept@hcamidwest com by Monday All correct answers will be entered into a drawing for a weekly prize Winner will be featured in the following weekly email