November2014
Care Connection
Recognizing our everyday heroes
Recognizing our everyday heroes
Emergency Centers are fast-paced, stressful and often unpredictable places. “When you work in an Emergency Center, you know that you are going to see quite a few patients, but you never know exactly how busy your shift or how sick your patients will be. You may have someone with a broken arm in one room and a critically ill person in the next, but to the caregiver, both patients are very important.” - Darin Roark, RN Administrator, Emergency Services
Patients in northeast Florida and beyond benefit from Baptist Health’s connected system of emergency care that is staffed by truly remarkable professionals, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and uses best practices to ensure safety, quality and efficiency. Our Emergency Center team members thrive on being the first to see and care for patients with a diverse array of conditions from heart attacks and strokes to accidents and illnesses. When patients arrive at the Emergency Center fearful and upset, the team must be able to calm and reassure them while providing excellent care. “Emergency workers are a special breed of people,” said Darin Roark, RN, Emergency Services administrator for Baptist Health. “You need to have a unique set of traits to be successful in an environment of crisis management around the clock.”
Cover: Baptist Beaches is our newest Certified Primary Stroke Center, and like our other Emergency Centers, they have telemedicine capabilities giving them the ability to consult with a Baptist neurologist any time of the day or night.
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In fiscal year 2014, there were a total of 278,420 visits to Baptist Health’s six Emergency Centers. While only about 20 percent of these patients are admitted, approximately 70-75 percent of all hospital admissions come via the Emergency Center.
A message from Richard Stromberg, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Chief, Emergency Services “Emergency Services is an incredibly busy and sometimes chaotic area of the hospital environment. It acts as a safety net, not only for the citizens of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, but for the patients within the hospital as well. We deal with very complex and sometimes time-limited opportunities for intervention in patients who must be assessed, stabilized and treated very rapidly. This is compounded by the increasing number of patients seeking care in our Emergency Departments as confounding issues of access to care complicate our health care system.
The team at Baptist South is proud of its improvements in serving patients promptly. We measure many aspects of the patient experience, including “left without being seen” which is an indicator of efficiency and engagement.
Faster, Better Patient Experiences We use a number of metrics to ensure we are meeting our goals in delivering faster, better patient experiences in our Emergency Centers. During the past two years, our systemwide “left without being seen” rate has decreased from 4 percent to 1.96. “Those numbers are even more impressive when you consider that our patient visits increased by 13 percent,” Roark said.
We recognize that it falls to our nursing and interdisciplinary team members to not only provide clinically competent, excellent care, but also compassion, concern, and humanity in this hectic environment. You are the true heroes of our emergency health care system who too frequently go unrecognized, and your enormous contributions deserve to be heralded. To a large extent, the excellent reputation of Baptist Health rests on your shoulders.”
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Recognizing our everyday heroes Rapid Diagnosis of Chest Pain Highly coordinated teams at our four accredited Chest Pain Centers within our Emergency Centers specialize in rapid diagnosis and treatment of heart attack. Thanks to their expertise, our average “doorto-balloon” time — the time from patients’ arrival to the hospital to the time they enter a cath lab for balloon angioplasty — is better than the national standard.
Baptist Nassau and our three other adult emergency centers are all Accredited Chest Pain Centers.
Advanced Stroke Treatment Our Certified Stroke Center teams within our Emergency Centers have the technology and expertise for immediate diagnosis and care using national protocols, including teleneurology capabilities for 24/7 consultations with a Baptist neurologist. Patients with brain aneurysms or other cerebrovascular conditions receive world-class care from neurovascular surgeons Ricardo Hanel, MD, and Eric Sauvageau, MD, at the Baptist Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center.
The Emergency Center at Baptist Jacksonville is a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
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Specialized Care for Children Wolfson Children’s Hospital has dedicated pediatric emergency centers at Baptist Jacksonville and Baptist Clay. Our Wolfson Children’s ERs feature fellowship-trained pediatric emergency doctors, pediatric-trained nurses and respiratory therapists, pediatric technologists using low-dose imaging, and immediate access to 32 pediatric specialists. Wolfson Children’s Emergency Centers are staffed with pediatric emergency medicine physicians, nurses and other health professionals who are attuned to the nuances of caring for children.
Ready for Ebola One of the challenges facing health care providers today is being prepared for patients with Ebola. One likely point of entry for these patients would be the Emergency Center. Our team members in Emergency Services have been trained for this event and are prepared to respond in a way that maximizes the safety for everyone. (See related article on page 6.) Team members at all of our Emergency Centers have the training and equipment needed to care for patients being evaluated or treated for Ebola. This Ebola simulation photo was taken at Baptist Clay.
The interdisciplinary team members in the Emergency Centers provide critical, life-saving and compassionate care to patients of all ages and walks of life. We appreciate their contributions and thank them for their dedication to serving on the front lines of health care. November2014 5
Our response to Ebola Baptist Health is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the protection of our team members, patients and the community.
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A multidisciplinary command team led by Chief Medical Officer Keith Stein, MD, senior vice president of Medical Affairs and Clinical Effectiveness, that meets at least twice a week to review the Ebola situation, our own protocols and education
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Procuring the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including full-face protection and water repellent yellow suits to be used only when treating potential or actual Ebola patients
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Training our front-line Emergency team members in how to use and remove PPE, and providing extensive training and simulations to a voluntary PERT ID team of nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians
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Determining appropriate isolation areas and making structural changes as necessary
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Practicing our protocols in each care setting, looking for opportunities to improve, and making sure team members are familiar with the steps
ATTENTION
For everyone’s safety, we need to know if you have: ■
Traveled to West Africa within the past days or been in contact Ebola Virus Disease - Guinea, Liberia and/or Sierra Leone
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Flu-like symptoms such as: - Fever
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Joint/muscle ache
- Diarrhea
T Although the chance of an outbreak in the U.S. is extremely low, we are screening for the Ebola virus if you meet both descriptions above. Thank you for your help!
Revised 10.22.2014
Information to address questions Our infection control practitioners are taking 24-hour call and are available for any questions or situation. Additional information is available on the intranet, including answers to frequently asked questions and the opportunity to submit any questions you may have. As media coverage continues, it is important to rely on credible sources of information to address your questions and concerns. This is especially true of social media. Be wise about what you read and what you share, and the effect your posts, if inaccurate, could have on friends, family and our community. We have signs systemwide asking patients about their symptoms and travel history. If you have travel plans to an Ebola-affected country in West Africa, please inform your manager and visit the intranet for more guidance about protocols for when you return.
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“Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions or to confirm rumors. We want to be totally transparent with our preparations and our information,“ said Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. “Changing Health Care for Good is not just a slogan but a value that calls us to create the best environment possible and respond in the most effective way possible.” For the latest updates and training schedules visit the Notices seciton of the intranet homepage .
Lab and Radiology systems upgrade will help improve patient safety The upcoming migration of Baptist Health’s Laboratory and Radiology Information Systems to the Cerner Millennium Platform will expand our use of information systems to ensure Positive Patient Identification (PPID) for two critical patient diagnostic and therapeutic activities in the lab: blood transfusions and specimen collection.
Scheduled for go-live in March 2015, the same scanners that are used for Bar Code Medication Administration will be used for these processes. Baptist will add 1,400 new label printers at the bedside and mounted to mobile computers to ensure specimen labels are printed at the time and location of specimen collection for every patient. Marianne Hillegass, senior vice president and chief resource officer, identified many benefits of the new system, including electronic tracking in Laboratory and Radiology to reduce reliance on paper-based communications. Specimens will arrive in the lab labeled and ready to be placed into the automated analyzers. “Accuracy
and turnaround time for results reporting will improve. Clinicians will be able to track the status of lab orders on a more granular level than today. These benefits will contribute significantly to our ongoing focus of improving patient quality and safety.” Melissa Kennedy, team lead in Clinical Informatics, and application architect, and Jason Ross, EMR architect in IS Clinical Systems, worked with the Blood Bank team to design and build a custom Cerner M-page that will provide a single-page view, or “one-stop shopping” for anything regarding patient blood. The microbiology results report in PowerChart will also improve with the addition of an advanced antibiogram to assist with antibiotic selection. Blood-product order entry will also be simplified. Physicians will only identify the specific products they need, and the system will automatically create additional orders, such as type and cross-match, when required in a process that will be entirely transparent to the physician. No historical information will be lost in the migration, and it will continue to be accessible online. Training and education for Baptist Health team members is anticipated to begin in January.
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The results of our United Way movement are outta sight! More than $1 million raised for people in need in our community
The United Way systemwide Cabinet celebrates our success in passing the $1 million mark.
Thanks to the generosity of our Baptist Health team members, we exceeded our goal of $905,000 and reached historic levels of giving for our organization. When Care Connection went to press, we had reached $1,060,000 and we still hadn’t finished entering all the pledges! Baptist Health joins only four other companies in northeast Florida who give more than $1 million annually, and we are the only nonprofit organization in our region to achieve this level. We also give more to the United Way each year than any other health system in Florida.
Nicole Thomas, United Way campaign co-chair for Baptist Health.
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“I want to extend a huge thanks to everyone for all the tremendous support of our movement, but especially to the many United Way cabinet members who contributed countless hours to the cause.” - Jarret Dreicer, chair, 2014 United Way Employee Campaign.
Groovy fun with United Way
Special recognition goes to campaign chair Jarret Dreicer, director of Operational Performance Improvement, and Nicole Thomas, vice president of Operations and Specialty Services, who served as this year’s co-chair.
During October, team members embraced this year’s theme, “Peace. Love. United.” and had a groovy time participating in some extraordinary events that not only raised money for United Way but also created a sense of unity. To see United Way event photos, visit the employee intranet.
Baptist Health President and CEO Hugh Greene said, “I am deeply grateful to every team member who participated in any way — whether through volunteerism, monetary donations, or both. Your generous contributions will help change many lives in our community.”
Hugh Greene shares insights on being an effective leader Being an effective leader requires self-awareness and vulnerability. This was the message that Baptist Health President and CEO Hugh Greene shared with an audience of health care professionals and students on Oct. 30 at the University of North Florida, when he was the featured speaker of the Brooks College of Health Leadership Lecture series. Greene spoke from a place of personal experience, sharing stories from his own leadership journey and giving insight from a number of other leadership experts who have influenced him most, such as Parker Palmer, author of several books and essays, including “Leading From Within.” Greene said, “For the leader, even the one who possesses a strong skill-set, if he or she lacks self-awareness and vulnerability, their effectiveness will be diminished.” Another concept he shared was
determining if our actions as leaders cast shadow or cast light on others. The information he presented is beneficial to leaders of any group, whether it’s a handful of people or an entire organization. It is also helpful to anyone interested in improving their interactions with others, by casting light instead of shadow so that they positively impact those around them. To view his presentation, select the highlight on the intranet home page .
Football 101 event benefits Hill Breast Center In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Jaguars Women’s Association presented a check for $30,000 to the Baptist Health Hill Breast Center at the Jaguars game on Oct. 23. The gift was comprised of proceeds from their Football 101 for Women event, held at EverBank Field on Oct. 16. Football 101 was a fund-raiser that gave participants, who paid $100 each, the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of football during an interactive workshop led by Jacksonville Jaguars coaches and players, as well as enjoy cocktails, appetizers and a silent auction. The donation will be matched by the Baptist Health Foundation to create an endowment that will help provide mammograms and other diagnostic breast exams for patients without insurance, and to those in underserved populations who do not qualify for other assistance. November2014 9
Magnet Conference gives team members a boost for redesignation in 2016 Several Baptist Health team members were in the spotlight at the 2014 National Magnet Conference, which took place in Dallas, Oct. 8-10. The conference gave participants the opportunity to share evidence-based practices and network with 7,000 nurses and other health care professionals from across the country. Those who attended came back more energized and informed to help move us forward as we pursue Magnet redesignation in 2016.
Health Care Ratings Rodeo Baptist Jacksonville’s Nancy Simon, RN, MA, NEA-BC, FACHE, vice president of Patient Care Services, and Waheed Baqai, MPH, CPH, CSSBB, director of Clinical Quality Education, used the conference’s western theme in their presentation entitled “Health Care Ratings Rodeo: What Do Leapfrog and Others Measure, and How Does Magnet Designation Help?” “Their presentation was outstanding,” said Larry Peterson, director of Facilities at Baptist South. “A chief nursing officer from another hospital raved about it and told them they need to publish it so other facilities could use the information.”
Piecing It Together Baptist Nassau team members put their old scrub tops to good use in the creation of a fabric mosaic that was on display in the Magnet Art Gallery. Conceived by Joan Thrift, RN, Acuity Adaptable Unit, it depicted how the components of the Magnet model were used when Baptist Health adopted Vestex technology for staff uniforms and patient apparel earlier this year. The project made Magnet Rounds throughout the hospital and many people participated in the project during lunch in the cafeteria.
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Tribute Candle This beautiful collage of candles was on display in the Magnet Art Gallery. One of the greatest challenges and privileges care providers experience is caring for patients at the end of life. This care extends to their families and friends. During the End-of Life Care Conference conducted by Baptist in May, artist Patty Magee, RN, Baptist South, helped attendees create this piece of art that represents the lives of those they have cared for, both professionally and personally, during the final hours of life.
The Healing Hands This poem, written by Anita Longino, a data entry specialist at Baptist Home Health Care, was also on display in the Magnet Art Gallery. Longino has more than 20 years of experience in health care, first as a medical assistant and now in a nonclinical role. She said, “The excellent care our doctors and nurses give to our patients inspired this poem. I am thankful every day for their healing hands.”
FSU selects Diane Raines as a Distinguished Graduate Congratulations to Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, on being recognized as a 2014 Distinguished Graduate in the practitioner category by the Florida State University College of Nursing. The Distinguished Graduate award honors graduates who have differentiated themselves through scholarly, creative and humanitarian achievements, and service to their profession. She received the award on Nov. 7 at a College of Nursing dinner during FSU Homecoming. Raines received her bachelor of science in nursing from Florida State University. She also earned her masters of science in nursing from the University of Florida and her doctorate in nursing practice from the University of North Florida.
See your little cub on the big screen The Jaguars Cub Club invites you to share a photo of your child with them to be displayed on the Jacksonville Jaguars video monitor during their Dec. 7 game against the Houston Texans. It’s part of an event for Jaguars Cub Club members that also includes pre-game festivities and a parade on the sidelines to kick off the game. While the pre-game festivities and parade are only for Cub Club members, anyone can submit photos to be displayed on the video monitors by sending them via social media to #JaguarsCubClub. The Jaguars Cub Club, sponsored by Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is a program designed for Jaguars fans, from birth to age 3. Membership in the Jacksonville Jaguars Cub Club includes a special edition Jaguars Cub Club onesie or T-shirt, a blanket and drawstring bag, a welcome letter from Coach Gus Bradley, and exclusive invitations to events like this one. Membership is free to all babies born at any Baptist Health hospital or those cared for at the Wolfson Children’s Hospital NICU on or after Jan. 1, 2014. A Cub Club membership package also can be purchased for $24.99, plus $5 shipping and handling. To learn more call 904.202.4907. November2014 11
Healthy For Life “Maintain Don’t Gain” Challenge underway
Need a healthy recipe for dinner tonight?
Thank you to all of our team members who are registered for the Healthy For Life “Maintain, Don’t Gain” challenge, a six-week holiday weight maintenance challenge that runs Nov. 17 – Dec. 19. It is designed to help you stay focused on healthy eating, active living and keeping stress in check during the holiday season.
Check out our Healthy Recipe of the Month on the employee intranet . From the home page, select Employee Services and then the Healthy For Life link, which can be found under Employee Experience. You will find it listed in the QuickLinks.
Weekly emails with tips, motivation and new ideas will help you maximize your health instead of your waist line. The final weigh-ins for the challenge are a month away, so cheer on your fellow team members as they try to maintain their two pound goal. Participants, keep up all your hard work!
The Baptist Health Plan has a program for members diagnosed with diabetes to help manage their health and save money. Members can receive generic diabetes medications, as well as generic and preferred brand-name supplies, at a reduced cost if they complete a few annual requirements. Members will receive prescriptions for only $5 for a one-month supply instead of a copayment of up to $5 to $50.
Save on diabetic medications and supplies
How to qualify: It’s easy! Just follow these simple steps to automatically receive your discount: 1. Complete a visit with your primary care physician or endocrinologist. 2. Complete an A1C test at a Baptist Health or Quest lab. 3. Complete one coaching session with a representative of Baptist’s Healthy For Life team. For more information and to sign up for your coaching session, call the Healthy For Life office at 904.202.1819 or visit the Healthy For Life page on the intranet. The Healthy For Life office will be closed Nov. 27 – 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Baptist Health recognized by JASMYN at Coming Out Day Breakfast In a ballroom packed wth friends and supporters of JASMYN (Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network), Baptist Health received a Gold Recognition Award for its support of LBGT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) workplace equality during their eighth Annual Coming Out Day Breakfast on Oct. 10. The award recognized Baptist Health for extending health benefits to domestic partners of team members last year. Baptist Health was a sponsor of the event. Audrey Moran, senior vice president, Social Responsibility and Community Advocacy, delivered the keynote address, issuing a call to action for every individual, business and organization to take responsibility for helping to create a city where everyone is truly equal.
Beth Mehaffey, senior vice president, Human Resources (center), accepts the Gold Recognition Award for Baptist Health from JASMYN event Co-Chairs Tom Serwatka, PhD, and Edi Castro.
BENEFITS
Benefit eligibility: important dependent audit information Baptist Health wants to ensure our health plans are in compliance with the IRS, and we take our dependent audit seriously. Whether you are a current health plan participant or a new team member participating for the first time, you will be asked to provide proof of any new dependents added to the medical plan for 2015. Dependents on the medical plan that were enrolled and audited in 2014 will not be audited again for 2015. If you added any new dependents to the medical plan during Open Enrollment, please be on the lookout for important audit information that will be mailed to
your home address in early 2015. You will be required to provide proof of your dependents’ eligibility for any new dependents in order for them to be covered on the medical plan for 2015.
Remember – Open Enrollment ends Nov. 17 Congratulations to all of our team members who recently participated in the Benefit Challenges as they “fueled up” their benefit knowledge in preparation for Open Enrollment. More than 3,200 of our team members participated!
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Schwartz Center Rounds help strengthen the human connection in health care Compassionate care is fundamental to the practice of health care. Research shows that when caregivers are more compassionate, they find greater meaning in their work and experience less stress and burnout. To provide our caregivers with a structured outlet where they can openly and honestly discuss the social and emotional issues that arise in caring for patients, Baptist Health offers Schwartz Center Rounds® in partnership with the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing patient and caregiver relationships. The rounds are conducted every other month at Baptist Jacksonville. After a panel presents a specific case, attendees share their own perspectives and discuss broader related issues. “Schwartz Center Rounds provide a safe place for multidisciplinary dialogue about the often gut-wrenching and heart-breaking aspects of providing care to patients and families during a difficult time in their lives,” said Fern Hannigan, RN, integrative care coordinator at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. “It helps bedside caregivers validate their feelings, so they can recharge, renew and begin again.”
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Shawna Watson, RN, nurse navigator, Weaver 6, said, “By participating in Schwartz Center Rounds, my nursing soul has been fortified and restored through the discussion of shared experiences that can be a vital part of patient care.” “For me, the Schwartz Center Rounds have provided a place to identify with my fellow caregivers and share my own concerns,” said Steve Williams, senior chaplain at Baptist Jacksonville. “The principles of the presented case cut across pediatric and adult issues.” Sharon Eddins, a pediatric chaplain at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, agreed, “These rounds narrow the gap between our pediatric and adult health care worlds. One of my greatest learning experiences occurred in the midst of discussion regarding a challenging ‘adult world’ situation.” Andrew Daigle, MD, medical director of Community Palliative Consultants, said, “Upon experiencing my first Schwartz Center Rounds, I knew this was a unique and invaluable resource for all caregivers. Engaging in the interactive and often profoundly intense sessions has left me with improved confidence and insight into my own abilities to care for the whole patient.”
Join us for the next Schwartz Center Rounds Thursday, Nov. 20, 11:30 am – 1 pm Baptist Jacksonville, Pavilion 4, Classrooms 1, 2 and 3 Lunch will be provided. Sign-in and lunch begin at 11:30 am. Case presentation begins at noon. To register, email lisa.carruth@bmcjax.com by Nov. 18.
Maintaining privacy helps ensure better patient care For our patients, information about their health is extremely sensitive. They rightly expect us to protect their personal and health information, and they trust us to access their information only as required to meet their needs. When this trust
records. Monitoring is focused on identifying viewing of records that is not related to your job function as a caregiver or service provider; such as accessing patient records of family members, co-workers or VIPs, as well as other unusual access activity. Whenever suspected incidents are detected, they are investigated and acted upon if there is a finding of unauthorized or inappropriate access. As a team member, one of the most important ways you can ensure that you are upholding patient privacy is to only access a patient’s information if you have a need to know in order to provide health care or other services to that patient.
is upheld, they will share with us the information we need to provide the best care possible. The final HIPAA Omnibus Rule, released in 2013, imposes strict regulations for individuals with access to electronic Protected Health Information (PHI). Baptist Health takes these regulations seriously and we expect our team members to always maintain patient privacy. To help us ensure patient privacy, Baptist Health uses the FairWarning® Patient Privacy Monitoring Program that includes automated monitoring of team members’ access to patient
If you have children or other family members being treated at Baptist Health you should follow the Health Information Management/Medical Records (HIM) process for obtaining a copy of their medical records. You may not view your children’s or family members’ records. We all must work together to keep our patients’ trust by ensuring the privacy of their personal and health information. If you have any questions or concerns about patient privacy, please contact Privacy Manager Ann Marie Harvey at 904.202.5621; call the Privacy Hotline at 904.202.HIPA (4472); or contact Privacy Officer Cory Meyers at 904.202.5644.
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22nd Annual
Step Out ©
Walk
to STOP Diabetes
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Join Team Baptist on Saturday, Nov. 22, for this four-mile walk along the Jacksonville Northbank Riverwalk. Check in – 8 am l Walk starts – 9 am Team photo: 8:15 (Meet at the Baptist table) After the walk, food and refreshments are available. Meet us at the Baptist tent for a free massage for all Team Baptist members. This year, our corporate captains are Diane Raines, senior vice president and chief nursing officer, and Nicole Thomas, vice president, Operations and Specialty Services for Baptist Jacksonville. Tiffany Thomas of the Healthy For Life Program is serving as the Baptist Health team coordinator. “Virtually all families are touched in some way by diabetes, a chronic condition that is growing in our country,” said Raines. “Baptist Health was recognized this year by U.S.News & World Report as one of the region’s best providers for diabetes and endocrinology. We want to make a statement to our community and our patients that we support diabetes advocacy and research through our support of the American Diabetes Association Walk.”
Online registration instructions: Go to www.diabetes.org/teambaptistjax . Click either “Create a new team” or select one of the listed teams to join. Follow the steps to become registered. (Write down your user name and password) Anyone who participates who has diabetes is a Red Strider. Make sure to select Red Strider during registration for special prizes and recognition. If you have any questions, call 904.202.2140.
Another way to give a helping hand Make a $1 contribution at a Baptist Pharmacy or Alive Credit Union and a pinup “Stop Diabetes” hand will be displayed in the facility. All proceeds will be donated to the American Diabetes Association on behalf of Baptist Health.
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Discounted tickets to Art & Antiques Show
Baptist Health Calendar Nov. 9 - 15 National Nurse Practitioner Week
Thursday, Dec. 11
BowTies
2 0 1 4 A RT & A N T I Q U E S S H OW
The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital invites you to the 38th Annual Art & Antiques Show Dec. 5 – 7 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. For the first time, they are extending an offer to Baptist Health team members to purchase show admission tickets for themselves and one guest at a cost of $5 each, by showing your Baptist Health ID badge at the ticket booth at the Show. The normal ticket price is $15 per ticket, so this is a discount of 66 percent! Come see 45 distinguished art and antiques dealers; visit the Tea Room and Pastry Café for lunch and delectable desserts; and visit the Young Collectors and Decorations Resale Booths for incredible deals. Tickets to the lectures and Belles & BowTies fashion show are an additional cost. “The Women’s Board is passionate about Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health, and we are amazed at the incredible care provided for patients,” said Grace Sarber, president of The Women’s Board. “Many of our own children have been treated at Wolfson Children’s. We want to show the Baptist team how grateful we are. We hope you will join us!” Proceeds from the show further The Women’s Board’s five-year pledge of $4 million toward the Pediatric Surgery Center of Distinction at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.artandantiquesshow.com or call 904.202.2886.
Improving the Health Status of Your Community University Club, Grand Ballroom 1301 Riverplace Blvd., 27th floor, Jacksonville Audrey Moran, Baptist Health senior vice president of Social Responsibility and Community Advocacy, will be part of this panel discussion presented by the American College of Healthcare Executives – North Florida Chapter. One ACHE face-to-face education credit is available for those who attend. Cost is $50 for ACHE and HFMA members, $60 for nonmembers, and $35 for students. Fee includes networking reception and dinner. To register, visit nfl.ache.org .
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 Wolfson Children’s Challenge Registration is now open. You can participate in the 55-km Ultra Marathon, 55-km Ultra Relay, 30-km individual run or take part in the 1-mile fun run. In 2015, the Wolfson Children’s Challenge will raise money for a Nuclear Medicine SPECT/CT Camera and start a technology support endowment. For more information, visit wolfsonchildrenschallenge.org .
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Audrey Moran is Jax Chamber chair-elect Audrey Moran, Baptist Health senior vice president for Social Responsibility and Community Advocacy, has been selected chair of the Jax Chamber for 2016 and will begin serving as chair-elect in January 2015. In her role as chair-elect, she will lead the chamber’s Board of Governors and plan their annual leadership trip. She is the fourth Baptist Health executive to lead the Jax Chamber, including former CEO Bill Mason, former Executive Vice President Carol Thompson and current President and CEO Hugh Greene. Moran, who earned her law degree from Duke University, has held positions of leadership in business, local government and the nonprofit sector before joining Baptist Health in 2011. In addition to serving on the chamber’s board of directors, she also serves on the boards of the Women’s Giving Alliance and the LeRoy Collins Public Policy Institute at Florida State University.
Scott Baity named a Jacksonville top lawyer Congratulations to G. Scott Baity, JD, BCS, associate general counsel at Baptist Health, who was named one of northeast Florida’s top lawyers for 2014 in the October issue of 904 Magazine. He was one of five attorneys named in the health care category of the magazine’s annual listing of board-certified lawyers who are highly rated by their local peers. Baity, who earned his law degree from Mercer University, joined Baptist Health in 1996 as a staff attorney and was promoted to associate general counsel in 2003.
New capital budget analyst Max Hubel, who joined Baptist Health earlier this year, has assumed responsibilities as the capital budget analyst for the health system. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Florida and is currently pursuing his master’s degree. He can be reached at 904.202.1676 or max.hubel@bmcjax.com and is located in the Aetna Building, Suite 1602.
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We are proud of these Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s hospital team members and affiliated physicians who were named 2014 Health Care Heroes by the Jacksonville Business Journal, and were honored during an awards luncheon on Nov. 6.
RSVP DEADLINE: OCTOBER 31
Shikha Iyengar, MPH
Eric Sandler, MD
Executive Director
CARDIOLOGY Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist Dr. Saumil Oza, St. Vincent's
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2014 Cardiology, St Vincents HealthCare Dr. Gladys Velarde, UF Health Jacksonville/UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville
Baptist AgeWell Institute
Nemours Children’s Clinic
Category: Health-driven Public
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Policy Maker or Advocate
Category: Pediatrician
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dr. William Cody, North Florida OB/GYN, St Vincents HealthCare Dr. J. Douglas Green,Jacksonville Hearing & Balance Institute/The Hearing Center and Hearing Help for Africa Dr. Jonathan Schneider, St. Vincent's HealthCare
Cicely Brooks, MSN, RN, C-EFM
Elise Fallucco, MD
Director, Peritnatal Services
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist EDUCATOR
Baptist Jacksonville
Jacksonville/UF College of Nemours Children’s Clinic Medicine - Jacksonville
Category: Nurse
DENTAL
Dr. Suzanne Ebert, The Sulzbacher Center
Dr. Linda Edwards, UF Health Jacksonville/UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville Ashley Norse, UF Health Jacksonville/UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville
Dr. Michael H Jacksonville/U Medicine - Jac Dr. Bruce Stei Orthopaedic I
MENTAL HEALTH
Kimberly Ely T University of F Proton Therap Dr. Eric Sandl Children's Hos
Dr. Elise Fallucco, Nemours Children's Clinic Dr. James Larson, Clay Behavioral Health Center Inc.
NURSE
Cicely Brooks, Baptist Health Patrice Jones, UF Health Jacksonville Jean Velarde, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
ONCOLOGY
Dr. Joel Stone, Cancer Specialists of North Florida
Randell Alexander, UF Health
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
ORTHOPEDICS
Dr. Gavan Duffy, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists, St Vincents HealthCare
Category: Mental Health
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Randell Alexander, MD, PhD
Gastroenterologist
Pediatrician/Pediatric Abuse Specialist
Borland Groover Clinic
UF Health, Jacksonville
Category: Lifetime Achievement
Wolfson Children’s Hospital Category: Educator
Jeffrey Goldhagen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
UF Health, Jacksonville
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Category: Orthopedics
Pediatrician
PHYSICIAN
Dr. Nathan Ba Thoracic and Surgical Asso Dr. Jeffrey Go Jacksonville/U Medicine - Jac David Miller, M
RESEARCH
Dr. Alexander Mayo Clinic Dr. Leonard P Mayo Clinic
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Jack Groover, MD
Bruce Steinberg, MD
PEDIATRICS
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J. Douglas Green, MD Otorhinolaryngologist Hearing Help for Africa Category: Community Service
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New ExCEL program generates excitement What nurses are saying about ExCEL “We have built a program that allows flexibility for nurses in different practice areas. As nurses work on projects together and share knowledge, it will lead to better outcomes for our patients.”
- Don Tanner, BSN, RN, CPAN,
CEN, EMT-P, ExCEL site coordinator, Baptist South
“Everyone is excited about the versatility and many options to choose from to increase your points.”
- Sandra Burden MSN, RN, ExCEL site coordinator, Baptist Beaches
“The recent changes have encouraged me to give ExCEL another chance. I am interested in incorporating evidence-based literature into my daily practice.”
- Bennita Young, RN, ECMO Team, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
“I have benefited both personally and professionally from ExCEL. It makes our Magnet environment even stronger, leading to improved quality and increased patient satisfaction.”
- Sheryl LaRosa, MSN, RN, CAPA, ExCEL site coordinator, Baptist Jacksonville.
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Response to the new ExCEL (Excellence in Clinical Education and Leadership) program at Baptist Health has been tremendous with more than 800 nurses from throughout the health system registering for Session A, which began Oct. 1. “We are excited by the The ExCEL Oversight Committee – Front row: Jane overwhelming response,” said New, Nancy Cann and Jeanne Bradburn. Back row: Nancy Cann, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Sheryl LaRosa, Jennifer Munson, Sheryl Gerhart and Don Tanner. Not pictured: Sandra Burden, Patricia Baptist South, who is the Pendleton and Jennifer Rowe. ExCEL oversight coordinator for all campuses and led development of the new program. She explained that the core curriculum requires participants to be engaged in committee or council work, quality initiatives, self and peer education, and community involvement. “These activities, along with their elective activities, will benefit the professional growth of the ExCEL nurses and positively impact our patients and our organization.” Jeanne Bradburn, RN, BSN, CAPA, nurse manager, Baptist Outpatient Center, is chair of the ExCEL Committee for Baptist Jacksonville and played a large role in developing of the new ExCEL booklet for participants. She agreed, stating, “I am looking forward to all the creative ideas and projects that will increase professional development as well as the quality of care our patients receive.” “The ExCEL Leadership team deserves a big round of applause for the work they have done during the last year to revamp the program, said Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nursing officer. “The new ExCEL program speaks to the development of nurses at all levels. When nurses learn and grow, our patients are the beneficiaries.” The next opportunity for nurses to join the year-long ExCEL program will be in March 2015. For more information, select the Education Station tab on the intranet and look in the Professional Development Initiatives section.
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Rhonda Yoli, BSN, RNC-NIC, Newborn Intensive Care Unit Wolfson Children’s Hospital Rhonda Yoli graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida State University in 1986 and began her nursing career at Wolfson Children’s in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Her passion for her neonatal patients has kept her in the NICU throughout her nursing
career. Yoli has participated in ExCEL since its inception and has always been an advocate of the program. She is excited to serve as a mentor for nurses that are new to ExCEL and is looking forward to the improved program.
What is the reason you initially became involved in ExCEL? I became involved at my nurse manager’s suggestion. She was aware of my interest in pursuing advanced skills such as PICC line placement and neonatal transport, and becoming involved on a committee to take part in more of the decision-making process. I went on to do all of this, as well as serving as both chair and now co-chair of the Wolfson Children’s ExCEL Committee.
How have you benefited from the ExCEL program? I strive to be the best clinical nurse I can be, and the ExCEL program helps me to do just that. Through my involvement in ExCEL, I have been encouraged to continue to grow not only in my clinical skills, but also in researching best practices and incorporating that knowledge into the care for my neonatal patients.
What advice would you give nurses that are interested in joining ExCEL? I encourage all nurses to utilize the program to help guide them through their professional growth. It is an invaluable tool to help them give the best care possible to all patients, whatever their area of interest.
ExCEL for nurses ExCEL (Excellence in Clinical Education and Leadership) is a selfmanaged, professional development program for qualified registered nurses. It enables nurses to select and pursue opportunities that enhance their professional development and help meet their educational and professional aspirations. Learn more about ExCEL on the intranet. Select the Education Station tab at the top and the ExCEL topic listed under Professional Development Initiatives.
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Ordering toner made easy! For your convenience, you can now order toner refills online. From the Information Services or the Materials Management home page of the intranet, you will find Toner Supplies. Select Toner Supplies and then select the link for your type of printer. Office supplies can be ordered online via OfficeMax. Additional office supply information can be found on the Materials Management home page of the intranet. If you are unsure, please contact Purchasing at 904.202.2309.
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Information Services
EHR technology upgraded in all Baptist Primary Care offices
For many organizations, this project would require three years. However, through teamwork and attention to details, it took only a few months to simultaneously upgrade the electronic health record (EHR) technology of 58 primary-care and specialty physician practices that use Allscripts. Three projects were completed and rolled out together in May 2014. These included upgrading TouchWorks to version 11.4, deploying Citrix and implementing Tap In – Tap Out (TITO) technology. The enhancements were achieved utilizing Citrix, which is software that manages the Allscripts TouchWorks EHR from a remote computer instead of from the individual computers of more than 1,500 desktops. Citrix is also used to deploy weekly Meaningful Use updates and patches. Information Services (IS) first created the core server foundation for the new Allscripts TouchWorks EHR. Next, they implemented TITO, a technology that allows physicians and clinicians to log in to the EHR by tapping a badge scanner instead of typing a user ID and password. This enables them to log in and log out of computers more quickly and securely, which alleviates security risks, enhances workflow processes and improves patient privacy. The project included all new hardware, software and a server software upgrade, which required more than a year of planning. Seth McCracken, director of Physician Technology Services and Cheryl Wise, manager of Web Technologies, led a team of 20 people for the project, including systems analysts, software engineers, desktop engineers, a server team and consultants, who worked in a war room for three months to add the TITO technology. They also worked collaboratively with the Baptist Primary Care EHR support team and EHR physician champions.
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In October, Baptist Health was named the Best Hospital in Jacksonville by Folio Weekly, the region’s largest weekly newspaper, covering arts, entertainment, local issues and politics around Jacksonville. The recognition was the result of a reader poll conducted by the publication.
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Integration
PhysicianIntegration Welcome new physicians Curtis Mracek, DO Hospitalist Team, Baptist Jacksonville Dr. Mracek earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Fla., and completed his residency in internal medicine at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. Jaime Johnson, MD Hospitalist Team, Baptist South Dr. Johnson earned her medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her residency in family medicine at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville. She is board certified in family medicine. Candice Franco, PhD Baptist Behavioral Health, Reid Building A psychologist, Dr. Franco earned her Master of Science at Barry University in Miami and completed her Doctorate of Philosophy at Florida State University in Tallahassee. For an appointment with Dr. Franco, call 904.376.3800.
Diabetes awareness event Baptist Primary Care Intracoastal West participated in a Smart Pharmacy Open House on Oct. 25. They educated people about diabetes, conducted blood-pressure checks and raised money for their team that is participating in the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes event. Pictured are Nicole Santiago and Robien Holt.
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New office manager at Baptist Primary Care Airport Center Drive Lucretia Norman has been promoted to office manager at the new Baptist Primary Care office on Airport Center Drive. She is a 2008 graduate of the Baptist Health Emerging Leaders Initiative and has been a key part of the Baptist Primary Care team, helping out in various offices when in need. Her dedication, loyalty and initiative earned her this opportunity.
Baptist Primary Care Airport Open House Baptist Primary Care Airport Center Drive, the office of Jacob Blum, MD, and located near the River City Marketplace, hosted a successful open house on Oct. 9.
Jacob Blum, MD, with Sabrie Arnold and Lauren Maynard of the Business Development team.
Jaime Johnson, medical assistant, Stephanie Hardin, office specialist, and Lucretia Norman, office manager.
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PhysicianIntegration Clay County health fair
In October, Orange Park Pediatrics participated in the Clay County School Board’s health fair. Nurse Manager Kim Fortinberry represented the practice, answering questions and providing the latest information about the Clay office.
Newly certified medical assistants Congratulations to these medical assistants at Baptist Primary Care Mandarin South for their accomplishment in passing the National Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the National Center for Competency Testing. The group clowns around in this photo to celebrate after learning they had passed the rigorous exam, which required many hours of study.
Halloween fun
First row: Dian Trent, ARNP, Dale Boyd MD, and Terri Sanchez. Second row: Jessica Moody, and Simone Humes. Third row Jim Gibson, Rebecca Altman and Melissa Allen
Has the Baptist Primary Care Fleming Island office, located at the Clay Medical Campus, been over-run by marauding pirates? No! This is just their very competent team of medical office professionals demonstrating their Halloween spirit.
Pumpkin contest Baptist Primary Care St. Johns Forest held its annual pumpkin decorating contest in October. Team members decorated pumpkins and patients voted on their favorite. The winner received a pair of movie tickets.
Front row: Annette Weaver, Nora Maldonado, Gil Hendrickson and Usha Patel. Back row: Alisha Sanchez, Kathy Rekau, Dana Varnadore, Rae Williamson, Luljeta Qesari and Sherrie White
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BaptistJacksonville Jacksonville Michael Mayo honored with ACHE award
Michael Mayo (center) with Kevin DeLallo, ACHE regent for northern and western Florida and AnnMarie Knight, president, North Florida Chapter.
Congratulations to Hospital President Michael Mayo, FACHE, who received the Regent’s Award in the Senior-Level Healthcare Executive category from the North Florida Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in October. To receive the Regent’s award in this category, an individual must be a senior-level executive and ACHE fellow, and must demonstrate: innovative management and leadership ability; executive capability in developing his or her organization; leadership in local and state health association activities; participation in civic and community activities; and contributions to the ACHE and the development of others in the health care profession. “ACHE is the premier professional society of our profession and receiving this award was a tremendous honor. It was very special to me because it was voted on by my peers,” he said.
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New food and nutrition director Baptist Health welcomes Tim Schoonmaker as the director of food and nutrition for Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Schoonmaker previously worked for Sodexo as general manager of food and nutrition at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University in Miami and has great experience within Sodexo culinary operations, which has prepared him well for this position.
Vascular Lab receives accreditation renewal The Vascular Lab at Baptist Jacksonville has received a renewed three-year accreditation for the performance of carotid artery and peripheral artery procedures from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The accreditation signifies that Baptist Jacksonville’s vascular lab has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts. “This accreditation is confirmation of the quality of work that is done at this facility,” said Bob Perez, director of the Medical Imaging department. “We have a very talented and capable group.” Special recognition goes to Gwen Smith, lead sonographer, and Kurt Mori, MD, medical director, for their efforts in renewing the accreditation.
BaptistJacksonville Jacksonville Baptist Jacksonville first in north Florida to use drug-coated balloon for PAD In October, Baptist Jacksonville became the first hospital to use a newly approved type of balloon for treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the LUTONIX® 035 Drug Coated Balloon PTA Catheter, which is the first drugcoated balloon used to re-open arteries in the thigh and knee that have become narrowed or blocked as a result of PAD. Vascular surgeon Erin Moore, MD, director of vascular and endovascular surgery at Baptist Jacksonville, performed the first procedure on a 68-year-old patient from Savannah, Ga. Dr. Moore said the new treatment allows medication to be released onto the inner surface of the vessel to limit the amount of scarring that occurs following the procedure.
Vestagen uniforms for sale in Pavilion Carousel Gift Shop Team members can purchase uniforms at the gift shop using cash, credit card or payroll deduction. A computer is also available in the gift shop to allow team members to order uniforms online from Vestagen and have them delivered to your home. Credit cards must be used for online orders. Payroll deduction is not available. If you have any questions, please contact Tabitha Barbree at 904.202.1205 or tabitha.barbree@bmcjax.com or Tracy McDougal at 904.202.2059 or tracy.mcdougal@bmcjax.com
Use your Healthy For Life discount at Wolfson Wellness Center Current and new members may use the Healthy For Life wellness discount of $12.50 per month toward membership at the Wolfson Wellness Center. However, the discount is NOT automatically applied. You must activate the discount by showing your Baptist ID and completing a registration/attestation form. To enroll, please see a member of the Wolfson Wellness Center staff. For more information, call 904.202.9708.
Wolfson Wellness Center group fitness classes Zumba Fitness – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: $80 for eight weeks Slow Flow Yoga – Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm Cost: $35 for four sessions Payroll deduction is available. Register at the Wellness Center, Heart Hospital, second floor. For more information, including start dates for each class, call 904.202.9708.
Nurse executive certification Congratulations to Beth Bartleson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, oncology survivorship program coordinator, who recently earned her Nurse Executive Board Certified credential through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She was able to prepare for the exam through a certification review gift card that was provided through the Homeyer Institute for Nursing Research and Education. Bartleson is currently working toward her doctorate in Nursing Practice at University of North Florida, and this certification is required for her degree.
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Radiology and did not realize that he had to check in at the service window so he waiting more than an hour before he was seen. Since he had been fasting, we wanted to offer him a meal voucher after his test but the café had just closed. When we asked Brian if he could offer the patient something, he responded by preparing him a hot breakfast, cooked to order, in just a few minutes.”
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Ginger Andrews, RN, CCRN, PCNN, is the quality leader for Baptist Nassau. Angela Fontaine, BSN, RN, is director of Inpatient Services, including Labor and Delivery, Nursery, Acuity Adaptable Unit and Medical/Surgical Unit. Kellene Sauls, BSN, RN, is director of Outpatient Services, including the Emergency Department, GE Lab and Surgical Services. Pam Bolden, RN, CNOR, is associate director of Surgical Services. Jill Norman, RN, CNOR, is the permanent charge nurse in the Operating Room.
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future. “As Baptist Nassau continues to grow, we will continue to look for ways to improve care for our patients as well as a pleasant working environment for our team,” Gingher said.
Pam Bolden, Jill Norman, Kellene Sauls, Angela Fontaine and Ginger Andrews
BaptistClay Clay Crop Maze reaps $5,000 for Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center Justin and Kelly Mosley, owners of the Amazing Grace Crop Maze in Green Cove Springs, presented a $5,000 donation to Baptist Clay in October. The gift was a result of the Wolfson Weekends held at the Crop Maze in October, when a portion of the proceeds were designated to benefit the Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center at Baptist Clay. Thank you to everyone who helped make Wolfson Weekends a success and especially to the Mosleys for their generosity. Pictured: Justin and Kelly Mosely, with their daughter Maggie and Darin Roark, administrator of Baptist Clay.
BaptistSouth South Lactation Support Group celebrates fourth year The Baptist South Lactation Support Group recently celebrated its four-year anniversary with cake, balloons and bubbles. Moms and children who helped initiate the support group, attended, as well as new mothers with infants as young as 2 weeks old. The mothers
meet monthly to share advice for successful breastfeeding, initiating solids, teething solutions, going back to work, and sleeping through the night. Many of the moms have developed lifelong friendships, as well as play groups and social media groups. Lisa Hays, RN, BSN, IBCLC, is the lactation consultant who facilitates the group. She said, “This is my passion. Each month I look forward to seeing my previous moms and babies and meeting new ones. One of the group’s mottos is ‘Never give up on a bad day.’ I really believe this group has made a difference in several women’s lives.” The Baptist South Lactation Support Group is open to the community and meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 am. For more information, call 904.271.6831.
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Wo l f s o n C h i l d re n’s Wolfson Amanda Brown publishes in Pediatric Nursing
Kohl’s Ready, Set, Sleep Program starts its second year
Amanda B. Brown, PhD, RN, CNL, CPN, has co-authored an article in the October/November issue of the Pediatric Nursing. The article is entitled Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Pediatric Nurses. Brown joined Wolfson Children’s in 2002 as an associate care provider and became a nurse in 2003. She worked as a clinical nurse leader before becoming the nurse manager of Weaver 4 in July. Brown earned her doctorate in Nursing with a minor in Special Education from the University of Florida.
Kohl’s Department Stores has awarded $107,137 to THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health at Wolfson Children’s Hospital for Kohl’s Ready, Set, Sleep. The program educates parents and caregivers about following safe sleep guidelines to prevent sleep-related deaths during the first year of life.
Physician wins national research award
Since 2007, Kohl’s has donated more than $732,000 to Wolfson Children’s Hospital through the Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program.
Congratulations to Shareen Ismail, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, who received the “Best Resident Paper” award from the American College of Emergency Physicians during their Annual Scientific Assembly in Chicago in October. Her paper was for a research project she led when she was a pediatric emergency medicine fellow at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. It concluded that in the pediatric emergency department setting, “video delivery of educational materials may be a highly effective mechanism to improve parental knowledge, especially in underserved communities where education levels may be lower.” She is pictured with the president of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
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The program targets expectant parents who cannot afford to provide a safe crib for their newborn. However, it also reminds all caregivers of the safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Walmart l Sam’s Club Media Center Dedication Ceremony Thanks to a $750,000 gift raised by associates and customers of local Walmart l Sam’s Club stores over a three-year period, children, parents and other caregivers and siblings now have access to a place at Wolfson Children’s Hospital where they can read, listen to music, watch movies, go online to check Facebook and Twitter, and teleconference with patients who are in isolation. The project was part of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals fundraising campaign. The Media Center was dedicated Nov. 6. Walmart Market Manager Michael Brown; Hospital President Michael D. Aubin; and CMN Hospitals’ Kerri Clark.
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Wo l f s o n C h i l d re n’s New roles for nurses Jennifer Southall, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, has joined the perinatal leadership team as the second nurse manager for the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Southall joined Wolfson Children’s in 2002 as a new graduate and was promoted to assistant nurse manager about two years later. She was then promoted to nurse manager of Baptist South NICU where she worked for several years before returning to Wolfson Children’s in January 2014. Southall has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from University of North Florida and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Loyola University. She also has her neonatal critical care certification. Amy Shaheen, BSN, RN, CCRN-P, is the new nurse educator in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit. She joined Wolfson Children’s in 2007 as a nurse in PICU and advanced to assistant nurse manager in 2011. Shaheen has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida and is a certified critical care nurse in pediatrics. She serves as co-chair of the assistant nurse manager committee for Wolfson Children’s, is a member of the ExCEL committee, and has been recognized as a Distinguished Caregiver.
Graciela Gallo, BSN RNBC, is now an assistant nurse manager for the Neurosciences Unit on 5 Wolfson. Gallo joined Wolfson Children’s 2012 after graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from DeSales University. In addition to being a preceptor and charge nurse, she has been a Unit Council member for two years, and recently became the chair. She is certified in pediatric nursing. Tahir Gibson, BSN, RN, is a new assistant nurse manager for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Gibson joined Wolfson Children’s in 2011, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida International University. He has been a preceptor, charge nurse and an active member of the PICU Unit Council.
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Buy, sell or swap your Vestex® uniforms via the Classified ads Beginning in this issue of Care Connection, the Classified ads includes a section for team members who would like to buy, sell or swap uniforms. To submit your ad, use the online form, which can be found under the Life at Baptist tab on the intranet. Be sure to include the following information in the text of your ad: Size, style and color of uniforms you would like to sell or swap n A personal phone number or email address in the text of the ad. Work phone numbers and emails cannot be used in Classified ads. n
Classifieds Vestex Uniforms
For rent
Wine color ACP color 504 pants (medium) and 402 scrub top (medium). $30 for set. Worn only once. Great condition. Call/text 352.235.0395.
3 bedroom, 2 bath home. $1,100. keisha.padala@gmail.com .
White, size S scrub jacket. Only worn a few times. Will trade for an XXS (blue or white), or sell for $20. Call/text Sarah at 904.525.1443.
Medium ACP wine-colored scrub bottoms for sale or trade for longer ones. Vestex hemmed too much off. 25 in. length. 15$ or make offer. Call 904.557.0916 or email abfowler27mommmyof3@gmail.com
Seeking RM to share two bedroom condo in Mandarin by 12/1 or 1/1. $500 Includes all utilities and cable. Washer and dryer included. 904.955.6339.
PVB, 3/2, garage, lakefront, Cul de sac in quiet neighborhood. 165 Aruba Lane, no pets. $1,225/mo. tamlee39@yahoo.com .
Furniture
Pecan dinning room set – table, 4 chairs + 2 captain chairs, hutch, serving cart, Good condition. Call Diana/Randy 904.379.8900.
Small Vestex scrub top for a nurse at wolfson that has never been worn but washed twice. Unisex top with the 2 pockets. rratkins7@comcast.net .
Circa 1925 Louis XV Style 5 piece set; dbl bed, low chest, vanity, chair, chest; mahogany, walnut & fruit wood veneers. 2 mirrors. 904.612.7300 $3,500.
2 pairs of royal blue XS petite (29”) unisex scrub pants. Brand new; still in package. katyjean13@yahoo.com .
Home for Sale
Automotive
2002 Platinum gold S281 Authentic Salleen Mustang, Mint Cond, 4.6L V8/5 speed,charcoal leather interior <25,000 miles. $17,000 OBO. Jessica 904.463.0290. 2013 Chevy Cruze, 26 K miles, 4 door, dark blue, cloth interior, power locks, blue tooth, Onstar, CD player. 16K OBO. Call Debbie at 904.556.4059.
Starke, FL 3/2. Renovated home. Granite counter tops, black appliances, enclosed back porch, hardy board siding, new roof. Call Diana/Randy 904.379.8900.
Miscellaneous
Bag Boy Golf Hybrid Travel Cover. Never used. Paid $140, asking $90. Call/text 904.625.0159.
Submit a Classified Ad Next Deadline: November 24, 2014 On the intranet, go to Life at Baptist and select Submit Classifieds online. Please do not include your work phone number or email in the text of your ad.
Digital Care Connection Care Connection is available online. Issues can be found on the intranet by clicking on Life at Baptist.
Used washer and dryer for sale. Large capacity, top loading washer. Front loading dryer (White set) $100.00 OBO. Text 904.803.1645 if interested.
Pets
4 1/2 month old calico looking for that special home, up to date on shots, special needs in new home, serious inquiries call/ text 904.705.3352. Free kittens to good home. We rescued them,about six weeks very sweet already potty trained. please call leave message at 386.336.1480 for details.
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Looking to trade 2 kid’s bikes for full size bed w/mattress. One girl’s bike, 20 in. & one is a boy’s, bike 16 in. Brand new; still in the boxes. heca36@gmail.com .
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