Research Medical Center Mid-Week Update: October 5, 2022

We Show Up Spotlight

Did you miss an opportunity to attend one of our in person Town Hall sessions? You're in luck. A recorded session is now available to view on HealthStream. We appreciate the many ways you have shown up for our patients, communities, and each other. Let us show you the impact we have all made through our hard work and dedication to our mission and ICARE values. Watch here.

We Show Up for our Patients

Patient Testimonial: Tiffani Kintchen, Breast Cancer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's look back on a patient by the name of Tiffani Kintchen, who was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. “I was young, I was fit and I didn’t feel like I had cancer. I had no warning signs. I will be honest to say that I didn’t do my mammograms every year as I should have. I knew it was important but…me? Breast cancer? No way. I am sure there are many people who live like that but I truly never guessed it would be me. ” Read her story here.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mammogram Self- Scheduling

Patients and colleagues can now quickly schedule their annual mammograms online and can choose to have it completed at Research Medical Center and RMC - Brookside Campus. Schedule your mammogram today and encourage patients who fit the criteria to schedule theirs conveniently online.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Pink Week!

BEE Award Winner: Liz Berg, PCT 6 West

Congratulations to Elizabeth "Liz" Berg who received a BEE Award after 3 RMC patients nominated her! One patient wrote: "I was very ill with a severe infection. She put me at ease and comforted me during a very stressful time. I also lost my husband during this hospital stay and the emotional support received was wonderful. She displayed compassion and care throughout my stay. She offered to come to the room and talk if I needed. There was nothing I needed or wanted during my stay because she had it covered. This hospital stay was made pleasant due to her. She is an intelligent, caring, sk illful, and hard working person." Thank you Liz for showing up for our patients and caring like family. Send kudos to Liz!

Supporting Our Families and the Infant Patients We've Lost (Click Graphic to RSVP)

We Show Up for our Communities

HOWLoween Event: Few More Volunteers Needed

HOWLoween is almost here! RMC is joining the Discovery Center and KCPD along with other neighborhood partners to provide nighttime fun for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 5-8pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center.

We are looking for volunteers for the RMC booth to help pass out candy. Click here to sign up or for more information

Light the Night Recap

Thank you to all who showed up as we lit up the sky with our lanterns to support survivors and those we've lost to blood cancer. We got to mingle with our HCA Midwest Health colleagues and support our patients at the same time. As of Saturday, Research Medical Center is in second place with the most donations of our Division hospitals after Menorah Medical Center. Can we come in first? There is still time to donate! Want to know who won our Pie in the Face competition? Stay tuned! That will be announced soon.

American Heart Walk Recap & Raffle Winners

Thanks to our generous colleagues, Team RMC raise more than $3,000 dollars for the American Heart Association Heart Walk. Many of us showed up bright and early to the Power & Light District on Saturday morning to participate in the walk with our colleagues, friends, family, and dogs. Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and cookies during our fundraising event.

From top left to bottom:

• Dog theme Anita Powell Case Management

• Halloween theme Carmen McReynolds Unit Secretary

• Wine theme Dyamond Kendrick Infection Control

• Fall/Pumpkin theme Patricia Hoover Pharmacy

• Coffee/Wine/Chocolate Peggy O’Reagan Salva Speech Therapy

Not pictured: Erica Locke Surgery (BBQ theme), Sarah Hayes

MRI (Coffee theme)

Crush the Crisis Opioid Take Back Day

Research Medical Center is committed to improving more lives in more ways. Since the COVID 19 pandemic began, nearly every state has reported an increase in opioid-related deaths. Help us Crush The Crisis.

We are proud to partner with the Kansas City Metro Police squad in support of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the fight against opioid misuse. Take action by turning in your unused and expired medication for safe disposal. Learn more on our Facebook event page about accepted items and NOT accepted items.

Saturday, October 29th 10am 2pm

The collection site is located in Lot B of the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus. Please follow event signs to the drive-thru medication drop-off location.

Hit for Haiti: Calling All Pickleball and Tennis Players!

Hit for Haiti's mission is to restore health and hope to people living in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. The All Day Pickleball and Tennis Play is scheduled for Sat., Oct. 15 in Prairie Village. RMC is a proud supporter of the event. As part of our sponsorship, we received entries for 4 teams of 2 for pickleball or tennis. If you are interested, please email RMC Marketing at RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com.

Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and cookies during our fundraising event for the AHA Heart Walk. Congratulations to our raffle winners:

Entry includes swag bag, post party dinner, awards, live music and bringing health and hope to Haitians in need.

Saturday, October 15th

Pickleball: 12 5pm

Tennis: 12 2pm (Women) and 3 5pm (Men)

Platform Tennis: 8am 4pm (Men's Doubles)

The Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope was founded by Kansas City surgeon Dr. Ted Higgins, and provides vital medical and dental care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, and actively trains and recruits surgeons in Haiti.

We Show Up for Each

Healthcare IT Recognition Week

This week is Healthcare IT Recognition Week. Because of the hard work of our dedicated IT colleagues, we recognize technology is best when it brings people together and Healthcare IT is exceptional at this task. The RMC IT team is responsible for keeping our technology up to date, all while keeping patient care a top priority. We enjoy rounding and connected with our caregivers. The relationship created allow us to be proactive and understand needs while fostering a collaborative environment. This team covers

RMC, Research College of Nursing, RMC Brookside, Research Psychiatric Center and our sister facility, Belton Regional Medical Center. With all the projects and daily operational excellence, they strive to set the bar high with quality customer service and laser focus execution. Thank you to our IT colleagues for all that you do.

Flu Clinics: This is Your Shot to Fight Seasonal Flu

HR Tidbit: What to Know about HCA Short - Term Disability Plan Benefits

As a result of a new process implemented Aug. 1, the HCA Short Term Disability Plan now pays all benefits claims through the payroll system instead of a third party administrator (Sedgwick) paying claims. Participants with short term disability benefits claims will receive benefits payment in their regular paycheck instead of receiving a separate check from Sedgwick. In addition, participants will pay for benefits coverage through paycheck deductions instead of receiving separate direct bills from BConnected. There are no other changes to the HCA Short Term Disability Plan, and the Time Away From Work Service Center will continue to administer short term disability and leaves of absence. Participants with questions can call the Time Away From Work Service Center at (855) 858-7557.

Administrator on Call (AOC)

CNO Julie Filbeck was the AOC this past weekend where she reported that her rounds were good with all units staffed well with nurses. She attended morning huddle and helped rearrange staff to help with ED holds. Thank you to Amber at RPC for making some rearrangements as well to account for the holds.

Senior Leadership Calendar: September 2022

View the September 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@hcamidwest.com . Click here for September Senior Leadership Calendar.

COVID - 19 Update Vaccine Locations

We continue to encourage colleagues and our community to get the vaccine and booster. Schedule at Walgreens here on campus, CVS Pharmacy on Prospect, or find one nearby at vaccine.gov.

By the Numbers

As of Tuesday, October 4th:

4 COVID+ patients

0 COVID+ patients on a ventilator

Calendar of Events

• HOWLoween: Sat., Oct. 15, 5 8pm at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center (family event)

• Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event: Sat., Oct. 15

• Hit for Haiti Pickleball Tournament and Event: Sat., Oct. 15

• RCON El Dia de los Muertos Trunk or Treat: Sat., Oct. 29

• Crush the Crisis Drug Take Back Day: Sat., Oct. 29

• Brookside Trick or Treat Street: October 31, 4 6pm

• The Research Foundation Candlelight Ball : Sat., Nov 5

• RMC Recruiting Event: Tues., Nov. 8

• Thankful Families Event: Tues., Nov. 15

RMC Trivia

This Week's Trivia:

Q: How many patients nominated our BEE Award winner?

Last Week's Trivia:

Q: Where are the Town Halls taking place?

A: B Level Auditorium

Winner: Christa Alexander, LPN, RPC

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.

Follow RMC on Social News to Share?

News, updates or a good patient/colleague story to share? Send photos and details to RMC.MarketingDept@hcamidwest.com to be included in future communication.