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For the Best in Cancer Care
Look to a Comprehensive Cancer Center that is first to offer the latest technology…
Clarissa Henson, MD Chair of Radiation Oncology
Look to Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center. eing first with ground breaking technology is a hallmark of Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center, which was the first cancer center in New Jersey to provide patients with the Varian Trilogy radiation therapy system in 2005. Trilogy’s ultra-precise robotics accurately tracks and adjusts for tumor movements at the moment of treatment, then targets cancer and neurological lesions with sub-millimeter accuracy. No other facility in New Jersey has more experience with Varian Trilogy than Trinitas.
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Trinitas was also the first in New Jersey to offer women the new Accuboost radiotherapy technology – a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for breast cancer that is more accurate than standard breast radiotherapy. In addition, Trinitas is a leader in radiosurgery – which uses precisely-focused beams of radiation to treat tumors anywhere in the body. Ground breaking technology, and the expertise to use it - that’s the Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center.
TRINITAS COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 • 908-994-8000 • www.TrinitasCancerCenter.org TRINITAS CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Behavioral Health • Cancer Care • Cardiology • Diabetes Management Maternal & Child Health • Renal Services • School of Nursing • Senior Services Sleep Disorders • Women’s Services • Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic teaching institution sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation.
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First-of-its-kind defibrillator offers protection with less risk to the heart Valley Electrophysiologists are the first in Northern New Jersey to use newly approved implantable defibrillator that does not require a lead that connects directly to the heart Although implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have been used for decades to safeguard patients at risk for experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, their major drawback has been the electrodes (“leads”), which can break, become infected, or injure the heart and surrounding blood vessels. A new ICD that is implanted entirely under the skin (subcutaneous) is now available at The Valley Hospital, the first in northern New Jersey and one of only three hospitals in the tri-state area where this revolutionary device is available to patients deemed at high risk for sudden death due to a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). The S-ICD differs from traditional ICDs in several important ways, most notably: • The S-ICD is inserted with a single lead near the heart, leaving the heart and surrounding blood vessels free from intrusive devices. • The procedure to implant the S-ICD is less invasive. • Because no leads enter the heart or blood vessels, there is less risk of common ICD complications such as blood clots or infections. “The S-ICD® is the world’s only subcutaneous ICD, and it represents a major step forward in the evolution of defibrillator technology,” says Mark W. Preminger, M.D., director of implantable devices at the Valley Arrhythmia Institute. “We are delighted to offer this advanced breakthrough in arrhythmia treatment to our Valley Hospital patients.” In late November, 26-year-old Kevin Taylor Sisti became the first patient at Valley to receive the new S-ICD after a lead in his previously implanted traditional ICD fractured. Electrophysiologists at the Valley Arrhythmia Institute were among a select few in the United States to have first use of the S-ICD based on their vast experience, expertise, and research in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with arrhythmias. They have since implanted several other S-ICD devices. An ICD delivers an electrical shock to a heart that beats too fast (ventricular tachycardia) or quivers uncontrollably (ventricular fibrillation). The shock jolts the heart into resuming its job of pumping blood to the rest of the body. An S-ICD provides the same protection from sudden cardiac arrest as other ICDs but without a lead that sits within the
heart and without the need for fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance to implant it into the patient. In research studies, it has proven to be 100 percent successful in treating severe arrhythmias. “The ICD lead has long been considered the Achilles’ heel of ICD systems,” says Suneet Mittal, M.D., director of the Valley Arrhythmia Institute’s Electrophysiology Lab, who was instrumental in bringing the SICD to the hospital. “For some patients, the fear of lead-related complications has kept them from proceeding with ICD therapy that would otherwise be potentially lifesaving. In others, the condition of their blood vessels would have made it impossible to implant an ICD. The new S-ICD removes these barriers and opens up this technology to more patients who otherwise would not have received an ICD.” Research has also shown that the S-ICD can distinguish between a normal heart rhythm and an abnormal one twice as accurately as a standard ICD. “Patients may be spared unnecessary shocks with an S-ICD,” states Dr. Preminger. “This technology will likely become the treatment of choice for many patients receiving defibrillators; however, not all such patients are candidates for the S-ICD. Patients who require concomitant pacemaker therapy or heart failure therapy will still require conventional devices.” According to the Heart Rhythm Society, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 350,000 children, teens, and adults per year. Without immediate emergency care, death follows within minutes. Approximately 92 percent of those who are stricken do not survive. The S-ICD is placed under the skin using small incisions instead of through the blood vessels near the heart. An S-ICD has two components: a pulse generator placed under the left arm, which powers the system, monitors heart activity, and delivers a shock if necessary; and an electrode that sits alongside the heart, senses the cardiac rhythm, and delivers shocks when necessary. Neither component touches the heart or surrounding blood vessels. Sisti, of North Haledon, was born with a congenital heart defect called transposition of the great arteries. His aorta and pulmonary artery, which carry blood to and from the heart, were switched and required surgery when he was just 3 months ago. At age 15, he received
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his first ICD to guard against sudden cardiac arrest and a pacemaker to regulate his heart beat. A second ICD was implanted when he was a freshman in college. When one of the second device’s leads broke and required removal, he became the ideal candidate for Valley’s first S-ICD. After an overnight stay following the implantation procedure, Sisti returned home and was back to work within one week. “The S-ICD is more comfortable, and my recovery was easier than with the other ICDs,” he says. “I feel safe that this device will save my life if my heart needs the shock. Tests showed I no longer need a pacemaker.” For the next year, Sisti will return several times to Valley for an evaluation of the device. As of yet, an S-ICD cannot be checked transtelephonically (over a telephone connection) as current ICDs can be. But that is probably just a matter of time, says Dr. Preminger. “ICD technology has improved in leaps and bounds since first introduced in 1985 and has saved countless lives,” says Dr. Preminger. “The S-ICD opens up the device’s potential for even more lives to be saved.”
Despite this, it may not be well suited for every patient at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. It cannot pace the heart so some patients with heart failure or those with a slow pulse will still need a conventional defibrillator with pacemaker capabilities. Both Drs. Preminger and Mittal point out that those who may be well-suited for an SICD include patients with congenital heart disease; those with blood vessel complications that would preclude them from receiving a traditional ICD, such as patients on hemodialysis for kidney failure; and patients whose lifestyle involves repetitive activities that place stress on ICD leads (such as weightlifting and swimming). Electrophysiologists at the Valley Arrhythmia Institute provide a full range of the most effective diagnostic tests and treatment for heart rhythm disorders. Advances include robotic ablation procedures, Stereotaxis Niobe technology, pacemakers, ICD technology, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. For more information, contact 201-HEART-DR (201-432-7837) or visit www.valleyheartandvascular.com/programsservices/electrophysiology.
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Sun Home Loans helps Emergency Physician obtains best mortgage rate possible and outstanding customer service! David Feldman first purchased a mortgage from Steve Testa almost seven years ago. The transaction went smoothly and – as Feldman will tell you – Testa was a pleasure to work with. Most importantly, Testa provided Feldman with the best rate he could find anywhere. So when Feldman was looking for another mortgage to buy a home last year, he dialed up one person: Steve Testa. This time, Testa had an even better mortgage opportunity for Feldman – the Sun Homes Loans Hospital Employee Loan Program (H.E.L.P). Sun Home Loans and Hospital Newspaper came together to bring the emergency services community a special mortgage opportunity. Whether purchasing a new home or refinancing an existing one, the Sun Home Loans H.E.L.P. program is offered to members of the hospital community and their families. The H.E.L.P. program provides discounted mortgage rates designed for hospital employees and prequalifications to shop for your next home. “Steve is just great at explaining the nuances of the mortgage process,” said Feldman, an emergency room physician at Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center. “At the end of the day, Steve’s rates are the most competitive, and the process is simple. I don’t have a ton of time to fax papers back and forth. Steve and his staff help you with all of that and the process is not intrusive as it is with other mortgage companies.” In addition to great rates, there are many more benefits available to the emergency services community through this program – including a complimentary evaluation of your particular financial situation, and credit repair if needed. You may take advantage of these other products and services, though they are offered separately from the H.E.L.P. Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank, and Hospital Newspaper are both proud to serve the hospital community, who dedicate their lives serving the rest of us. Clients enjoy unmatched customer service and attentiveness throughout the process – from their initial inquiry – to closing. However, after closing, the staff is there to address other financial needs. Working with its own resources and Federal government programs, Sun National Bank develops solutions that open the path to home ownership. Sun National Bank provides a full-range of banking products and services, delivered by experienced bankers. Personal attention merges with world-class service and competitive products that meet the needs of today’s consumers and businesses. Sun National Bank believes that doing business in the community means being a part of it. “It’s always great to hear from a client you have helped in the past,” said Testa, Vice President Regional Sales Manager of Sun Home Loans. “We were glad to work with Dr. Feldman again and are always determined to provide top-notch customer service and the best available rates. Once again, I think we succeeded. It’s just an honor to work with Dr. Feldman, someone who we all count on to help people every day.” To receive more information about the program and its benefits, Sun Home Loans has established a direct telephone number exclusively for members of the hospital community call 1-973-805-4156. When you call you will speak to a live program specialist who will discuss your needs and explain how the Sun Home Loans Hospital Employee Loan Program can H.E.L.P. you. To receive more information about the program and its benefits, contact Steven Testa at stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-615-9745. Sun National Bank Home Loans and Hospital Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun National Bank Loans, Equal Housing Lender.
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Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank, is proud to serve the heroes in our community who dedicate their lives to serving the rest of us: doctors, nurses and other hospital employees. That is why we teamed up with Hospital News to create the Hospital Employee Loan Program (HELP). With a competitive mortgage rate and discounted fees, this program helps our community heroes purchase new homes or refinance existing homes. Plus, the program comes with our pledge to get hospital employees in their new homes by their contract dates.
PROGRAM INFORMATION We understand that the current economic environment has created challenges to home ownership. Working with our own resources and Federal government programs we will create a solution that opens the path to home ownership. The Hospital Employee Loan Program delivers these advantages: » A competitive mortgage rate, available specifically for hospital employees » Discounted fees » Personal service from program specialists » Our pledge to have you in your home by the contract date
COMMUNITY FOCUS Sun National Bank, a full-service provider of banking products and services, is dedicated to playing an active part in the communities we serve. We support a variety of organizations, events and programs whose goals are to make our neighborhoods a better place to live and work and improve the lives of those living around us. Hospital News is the leading provider of local news and information for doctors, nurses and other hospital staff.
Learn More To find out more about our Hospital Employee Loan Program, email stesta@sunnb.com or call 973-615-9745 to talk with our program specialist, Steve Testa (NMLS #460176), who will discuss your need and explain how the program could benefit you.
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It was a year and a half ago that my daughter was thrown into an unexpected fight for her life. A virus had destroyed Brianna’s heart and, at 14-years-old, she suffered cardiac arrest twice. The decision at Montefiore Medical Center in New York was for her to undergo a heart transplant. You could only imagine all of the emotions our family was feeling. Her blood type, Type O, made it seem like months before Brianna would receive a new heart. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, a beautiful 15-year-old girl named Kaitlyn had a fatal reaction to a prescription. Young Kaitlyn had her entire life ahead of her. Thanks to her, so does Brianna. She received a heart within two days. Kaitlyn has become Brianna’s angel and we feel sorrow for her passing. God only knows why tragedies like these happen, but I believe in miracles, and will always be grateful for an angel named Kaitlyn. Her heart and soul lives on! Please share your stories with us: news@hospitalnewspaper.com Jim can be reached at 845-534-7500 ext. 219 and via email at jim@hospitalnewspaper.com.
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center earns “A” in Patient Safety from the Leap Frog Group In a survey conducted among consumers by the Leap Frog Group, Trinitas was among 23 hospitals state-wide that achieved an “A” rating. A total of 70 hospitals in New Jersey were among those counted in the survey. The Leap Frog scores and letter grades apply to all general acute care hospitals for which the organization obtained adequate data. Furthermore, the scores are based on public data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as information gathered independently from the Leap Frog Group Hospital Survey and/or the American Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Survey. The Leap Frog Group Hospital Safety Score Program grades hospitals nationwide on their overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. In the survey, 791 hospitals across the nation achieved “A” ratings, representing 30% of those surveyed. “Trinitas has a long-standing commitment to patient safety as evidenced by our participation in the national hospital engagement net-
work (HEN) initiative of the US Department of Health and Human Services,” explains Bernadette Pryor, MSN, MA, RN-BC, CPHQ, Director of Performance Improvement. “We have also had an impressive record of reduce central-line associated bloodstream (CLABS) infections. To see our vigilance reflected in these top scores is a testament to how we all strive to maintain patient safety and patient care as top priorities every day.” “Trinitas Regional Medical Center is recognized as a national leader in CLABS infection prevention and as a medical center in the vanguard of patient safety. This consumer recognition as published in the Leap Frog survey is a great source of pride for our organization as we begin 2013,” summarizes Gary S. Horan, Trinitas Regional Medical Center President and CEO.
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Ask An Expert Christopher J. O’Connor Executive Vice President, GNYHA Ventures, Inc., President, GNYHA Services, Inc. and President, Nexera, Inc.
Take Saving to Heart with a Comprehensive CRM Strategy As this month’s Hospital Newspaper focuses on heart care, it seems appropriate to revisit cardiac rhythm management (CRM), a major challenge for supply chain leaders. With the high cost of CRM devices and fixed diagnosis-related group (DRG) reimbursements, hospitals are losing money—thousands of dollars per implantation—on CRM procedures. Expensive, life-saving CRM devices, which include pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRTs), can account for more than half of hospital inpatient supply costs. The CRM service line typifies the complex device expense issues that hospital leaders face on a regular basis. But it also represents a key opportunity for hospitals to reduce expenses while maintaining the quality of service and delivering favorable outcomes. Physician-driven device selection—when unsupported by evidence-based data—drives CRM costs significantly. To control CRM spend, hospitals can employ a wide-ranging strategy that includes new goal setting, physician engagement and alignment, and increased, proactive attention to contracts and supplier relationships. To be clear, CRM can be a profitable service line, but it takes stakeholder (clinical and business) collaboration to achieve optimal pricing and product selection balanced with patient safety and quality considerations. Device cost (the principal factor, as it affects both cost and quality of care), device placement (existing device “changeout” is often not profitable), the procedure setting (inpatient or outpatient), and the length of stay for the procedure all need to be taken into account. A GPO with a comprehensive approach should be equipped to partner with your hospital to implement all aspects of a CRM strategy. At GNYHA Services, our members have seen millions of dollars in savings through a full-service strategy that addresses organization-wide objectives using our business solutions—from new technology to contract management— tailored to member objectives and supported through collaborative implementation and results management. Case in point: a large academic medical center based in New York City met with the GNYHA Services team to align supply chain goals with CRM savings. Our team performed a free clinical savings opportunity analysis, and, using these results, the medical center selected the right types of contracts to fit its needs (i.e., "all-play," committed, or both), reached better than average pricing agreements (including price reductions and rebates), and developed more beneficial supplier arrangements (post-GNYHA Services tracking volume, market share, and price trends). The result? More than $3 million in savings. The value of CRM as a clinical service and the significant role it plays in total hospital supply spend coupled with the new reimbursement environment should make it a vital part of every hospital’s cost-saving plan. A comprehensive strategy that addresses the multifaceted components of CRM, including clinical and business, with the expertise and resources of the right GPO maximizes the value of these life-saving procedures while minimizing the cost. Christopher J. O’Connor is Executive Vice President of GNYHA Ventures, Inc., the for-profit arm of the Greater New York Hospital Association, and President of two GNYHA Ventures companies: GNYHA Services, Inc., an acute care group purchasing organization, and Nexera, Inc., a healthcare consulting firm. Mr. O’Connor is Chair-Elect of the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM).
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Running from Renin February is not only full of red for Valentine's Day, but also signifies heart health awareness month. The American Heart Association is painting the town red this month with its campaign “Go Red for Women� in an effort to help women lower their risk of heart disease. Reflecting on your own health and making simple changes can greatly reduce your risk factors for cardiovascular disease. As nurses, putting your heart health first is important so that you can practice what you preach. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a problem that plagues many of our patients in the hospital. One cause can be the activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone mechanism in our bodies. When renin is released in our bodies it leads to the production of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. Constricting the arteries makes it harder for the blood to travel making the heart strains to do its job. Aldosterone is another substance that gets activated, which tells the body to hold onto salt and water, creating extra fluid build-up in the body over time. Preventing renin, a signaling hormone, from being activated can be done through simple everyday practices. One way to run from renin is to do just that- run! Doing physical activity is beneficial, but before you commit to an expensive gym that costs more than liposuction, see if they have a 7-day free trial. You can see if you like the gym and will actually be interested in attending their classes or if the location is convenient. Even just taking your dog out for a walk each day for 30 minutes can be relaxing and beneficial to your heart. Call an old friend while you walk and you can catch up and exercise simultaneously. We hear it on the radio and television and see it on magazines and store shelves...ways to diet and lose weight. How can we expect patients to believe and trust in nursing care if we are not examples of what we are teaching? Nursing is a busy job with crazy hours, leaving little time for our own health. However, packing lunches the night before to avoid getting a soda and candy at the vending machine certainly has its benefits. Swapping caffeinated drinks for ice water with lemon or bringing a midmorning (or midnight) snack like yogurt with fruit can give you energy without a sugar crash. Feeling and looking healthy makes you a positive role model for patients to emulate. Nursing heavily focuses on teaching and health promotion for optimum patient care. This February, rather than simply handing out information to patients about heart health, take a moment to reflect on your own health. They say nurses make the worst patients. Maybe that is because we do not take our own advice. In nursing school we learn all about proper nutrition and cardiac care. Take what you have learned and incorporate it into your own life. Whether that translates into picking up a pedometer, drinking more water, watching your salt intake, or trying a new exercise class, do something this month to improve your own health.
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Thomas Edison State College names Robin Walton Vice President for Community and Government Affairs
Church and the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, to broker, foster and leverage private, public and community resources to enhance and promote redevelopment initiatives that will revitalize the Canal Banks area of Trenton. She also directs the college’s government affairs programs at the local, state and federal levels. Her responsibilities include planning and developing the institution’s response to proposed legislation; developing and maintaining effective relationships with governmental agencies and officials; and analyzing and assessing legislative, administrative and regulatory activities as they pertain to the college’s programs, activities and operations. “I have always been passionate about supporting the city of Trenton and advocating the mission of Thomas Edison State College. I believe the work we do every day to create opportunities for self-directed adult learners changes their lives,� said Walton. “Higher education plays an important role in community relations and is an important policy issue in New Jersey and around the country. I look forward to continuing my work to serve the college locally and at the state and federal level.� Walton earned a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick and a Master of Science in Management from Thomas Edison State College. Walton is also a graduate of HERS Wellesley Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration.
ment Relations Task Force. Walton also is on the Board for Trenton Public Education Foundation. Last year, she was honored by Executive Women of New Jersey with its 2012 Salute to the Policy Makers Award.
Prior to joining the college, she served as community relations coordinator at Capital Health in Trenton. Walton currently serves as chair for the Board of Trustees for Children’s Specialized Hospital and represents the hospital on the Board of Robert Wood Johnson Healthcare Corporation. She is the vice chair of the New Jersey Multiple Sclerosis Task Force and serves on the Community Advisory Boards for both the Trenton Health Team and the Greater Mercer Public Health Partnership. Walton is Thomas Edison State College’s institutional representative for the New Jersey American Council on Education Network and chair of the college’s chapter. She serves on the national Higher Education Govern-
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NJLN Nurse Recognition Gala honors Visionary Leaders and Unsung Heroes The New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) hosted its 97th Annual Nurse Recognition Awards Gala at the Pines Manor, in Edison, on November 30, 2012. The event originally scheduled for November 2nd had to be postponed in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The Gala celebrated the success and contribution of nurses in advancing the profession of nursing and inspiring future nurses. The theme, “Promoting Excellence Through Education…Recognizing Excellence In Performance,” befitting for the occasion, showcased a diverse group of recipients from academia, hospital, and the pharmaceutical industry representing exceptional nurses who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, research, teaching, mentoring and leadership. Nurses hailed and nominated by their colleagues as visionary and transformational leaders, clinicians and nursing educators; who are enthusiastically passionate and committed to advancing nursing education, clinical practice and shaping healthcare for the citizens of New Jersey. The Gala was attended by over 300 guests. NJLN President Carol Patterson, MSN, RN, CNE, opened the awards ceremony with, “This evening has been designed to celebrate success and to inspire others to succeed. We have with us tonight in this room countless nurses of accomplishment, leaders from service, academia and representatives of professional nursing organizations, former award winners and the beacons of our future, our nursing students.” In her opening remarks she thanked everyone for their support and understanding with the change of date. Patterson said, “Some of the individuals in the room with us tonight have personally experienced losses from Hurricane Sandy, and many others have volunteered their time and nursing skills to assist in the recovery. We want to salute all of those “Jersey Strong” individuals who are truly our heroes. This has been an exciting year and the nurses who will be honored tonight are the reason that quality healthcare is “alive and well” in New Jersey. We have a diverse group of recipients representing nursing careers which influence healthcare for everyone in this room.” Patterson then shifted focus to announce the link for the “Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund,” on the NJLN web site where donors can make contributions directly to the Fund at the following link: www.njln.org Patterson announced NJLN will contribute one thousand dollars ($1000.) to assist in the recovery efforts, and beseeched attendees to continue to volunteer their services and skills, in rebuilding the state of New Jersey and neighboring communities.
Special Recognition Awards… A touching moment of the night was the presentation of the prestigious NJLN President’s Award to George M. Strang, Director of Business Development, the Wright Choice Agencies, and consumer member of the NJLN Board of Directors, in honor of his commitment and dedication to strengthening the future of nursing in New Jersey. Strang, a non-nurse, with decades of success in business development, sales, marketing and a strong advocate for nurses to pursue advance studies in nursing education; implemented the “Mouse that Roared” initiative, a program that provides financial support through the NJLN Scholarship Fund for nurses pursuing careers as nurse educators. A very emotional Strang thanked the NJLN for the recognition and collegiality that exist among fellow board members; he thanked his partner and wife Chris Wright, RN, MSN, for her unwavering support and dedication to this initiative. Through the NJLN Scholarship Program, twelve scholarships ranging from five hundred dollars ($500.) to one thousand dollars ($1000.) were granted to future student nurses and nurses pursuing advance degrees at schools of nursing across the state. Scholarships are geared to enhancing academic and professional development for student nurses and licensed nurses who are advancing their nursing career. The NJLN Corporate Recognition Award was presented to JFK Muhlenberg – Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing, recipient for its rich history of excellence in nursing education, community engagement and support of educational opportunities for students for more than a century. Trinitas Regional Medical Center, was given a special award for their recognition by the National League for Nursing as a Nursing Center of Excellence in the category of “Creating Workplace Environments that Promote Academic Progression of Nurses.” Individual Nurse Recognition Recipients… The awards presentations continued with the honoring of eleven amazing, deserving and inspiring nurses spanning the gamut of nursing education and clinical practices; some of whom have distinguished themselves in service to our nation serving in the United States Air Force Reserve and the United States Army Nurse Corps. Marisol Arocho – Feliciano, RN, Staff Nurse, Brain Trauma Unit, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, was recognized for her commitment to the nursing profession through excellence in patient care and was recognized as a rising star in rehabilitation nursing. Barbara Chamberlain, PhD, APN, MBA, CCRN, President, BJC Consulting Services. Hailed by her peers as a visionary leader, Dr. Chamberlain was recognized as one who exemplifies excellence in clinical practice, teaching, leadership, research and mentoring. She is a nationally and internationally known speaker, who has enriched learning experiences of students and clinical nurses. Chamberlain served as a Captain (senior nurse) in the United States Air Force Reserve for nine years. Michele Cislo, MA, RN, Associate Professor, Practical Nursing, Union County College, was recognized as an inspirational Nurse Educator who is committed to advancing nursing education through teaching strategies, research and leadership; creating an environment that empowers Practical Nursing students to pursue their RN licensure. She is a strong advocate of health promotion for those in the underserved community.
Mary Ellen Cvek, MSN, RN, CONP, CNE, Nursing Faculty, Christ Hospital School of Nursing, was recognized as a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Nurse Educator who has dedicated 15 years of service as a Nursing Faculty at Christ Hospital School of Nursing. Joyce Hyatt, DNP, RN, Assistant Professor, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Nursing was recognized as a transformational Nurse Educator who consistently elevates the science of nursing education and clinical practice. She empowers her students to be active participants in their educational pursuit and provide a foundation for students to develop a rich understanding of professional nursing role. Laura Kelly, PhD, RN, APN-C, Associate Professor, Monmouth University Department of Graduate Nursing Program and Advance Practice Psychiatric Nurse – Monmouth County Corrections Dept., is known as a passionate mental health advocate who is committed to addressing mental health issues in the community. She provided leadership in developing the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program Curriculum and implementing the program for the Monmouth University Nursing program Cathleen Mullins, RN, CCM, Senior Complex Case Manager, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield, NJ, was recognized for her compassionate, caring and excellent service to clients accessing Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield case management services. Her passion, enthusiasm and experiences have enabled her to focus not only on the needs of her clients, but also on the needs of her client’s loved ones while creating effective case management services. Mullins also served our nation in the United States Air Force for eight years. Gayle A. Pearson, DrPH, MA, RN, Assistant Dean, Center for Professional Development, Rutgers University College of Nursing, was recognized as a pioneer in nursing education with a remarkable nursing career spanning nearly five decades. A champion and expert in nursing education and professional development, Pearson has developed several nursing programs including the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program (PNP) at Rutgers University and the statewide NCLEX-RN Review program. Norma L. Rodgers, BSN, RN, CCRA, President, Institute for Nursing, is known as an enthusiastic educator who uses her clinical expertise, education, and research knowledge to prepare and facilitate educational seminars on clinical trials and various topics on cancer for nurses and the community at large. Rodgers influences and inspires others and never tires in her efforts to impact the health and well being of the community through education and health promotion initiatives. Roseminda Santee, MA, RN, NEA – BC, CNE, Associate Dean, Trinitas School of Nursing, is a visionary nurse educator has been at the forefront of innovation in effective student learning and professional development. Her dedication to the pursuit of excellence has played a major role in the school receiving the coveted Center of Excellence in Nursing Education designation by the NLN. Santee served our nation as a Major in the United States Army Nurse Corp. Patricia Zajac, RN, MSN, APN, Nursing Professor, JFK – Muhlenberg, Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing, was recognized as an innovative Nurse Educator and leader who is committed to advancing the nursing profession by training nurses who can deliver cutting edge nursing care and stimulate the next generation of Nurse Educators.
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Lourdes Candystriper comes back to Lourdes as a Gastroenterologist 18 years later Stephenson accepted the Lourdes position and came home one month later. “This was a really good choice for me,” says Stephenson. “My parents believed in giving back to the community, and they in-
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On any given day, Dr. Ann Marie Stephenson, a gastroenterologist at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, might see an old classmate, a family friend, or a fellow family church member. Whether it’s treating them as a physician, or running into them while getting lunch, Stephenson says it happens often. “It’s one of the things that makes me feel at home,” she says. Born and raised in Willingboro, Stephenson has deep ties to the area. Her mother still lives in the same house that she grew up in. Her father, who passed away three years ago, was the former Mayor of Willingboro, where he served five terms and served on City Council for more than 15 years. Her family belonged to the same Willingboro church since she was born. It’s the same church her mother still attends today. But for Stephenson, coming back home wasn’t something she had planned. With a strong desire to be a physician since she was 10-years-old, Stephenson volunteered to be a candystriper at Lourdes Burlington (then Rancocas Hospital) at age 12 – bringing patients meals, providing companionship to patients and assisting nurses. Over time, she donated more than 1,000 hours while also being on a swim team, working as a lifeguard, and earning her high school diploma at Willingboro High School. After graduation, Stephenson then went to Spelman College in Atlanta. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she enrolled at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a five-year program while earning her MBA at St. Joseph’s University. She then went on to complete her internal medicine residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and at Frankford Hospitals (now Aria) in Bucks County, PA. After that, she went back to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for a fellowship in Geriatrics, then on to Chicago to complete a fellowship in Gastroenterology. Specializing in Gastroenterology was important to Stephenson since medical school. Incidentally she lost her father to gastric cancer while in her first year as a gastroenterology fellow. “Once I left for Chicago, I wasn’t sure where in the U.S. I would practice, but I didn’t think it would be in Willingboro,” says Stephenson. “I then started going on job interviews. I was home for Thanksgiving in 2010, and at that time met with the Lourdes team. I had a good interview and a really good feeling about things. I then went back to Chicago and couldn’t stop thinking about Lourdes and serving the community I grew up in.”
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stilled that sense in me. My father was in public service for more than 20 years and my mother still teaches at the same Philadelphia High School where she has taught for 44 years.
“This is really home,” Stephenson adds. “I am a pleased to say I am a product of Willingboro. I work in Willingboro now and we have great people here. I am proud to work at a hospital that takes care of our community.”
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Retired Lourdes Pathologist honored with portrait to celebrate his 50 years in Medicine
Dr. Harrer stands by his portrait, along with portrait artist Joseph Routon.
Haddonfield resident William V. Harrer, MD, respected and beloved Laboratory Director of Pathology at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, who retired in May 2012, was recently honored by Lourdes with a portrait to celebrate his 42 years of service at Lourdes and 50 years in medicine. More than 60 guests, including Dr. Harrer’s family, friends and associates, attended the portrait unveiling and cocktail reception. Artist Joseph Routon painted the portrait of Dr. Harrer. Routon has painted all of Lourdes portraits to date. Nicknamed “Dr. Bones,” Dr. Harrer, who joined Our Lady of Lourdes in 1970, has dedicated his entire career to the field of clinical pathology. Despite being highly accomplished, having served as president of the State Board of Medical Examiners for New Jersey, in addition to president of the medical staff at
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Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, the New Jersey Society of Pathologists and a host of other prestigious organizations, he remained humble and deeply committed to his work and his profession. “I was destined to be a physician since before I was even born,” says Dr. Harrer, who comes from a family of physicians. “Becoming a doctor and following in my family’s footsteps was the only thing I ever envisioned doing as a career.” Now retired, Dr. Harrer doesn’t plan on slowing down any time soon. “There are a lot of things I have left to do,” he says. In addition to spending more time with his 4 children and 11 grandchildren, Dr. Harrer looks forward to fishing on his boat and to putting his St. Joseph's basketball season tickets to good use. “I'm not worried about getting rusty or dusty,” he says.
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Clara Maass Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility NEW CANCER CENTER GIVES PATIENTS EXPERT MEDICAL CARE gators, to address treatment, research, genetics and lifestyle; and help them choose the right doctor on their path to cure.” The Cancer Center features a reception area with a fireplace, flat-screen television and comfortable club chairs all designed in soothing earth tones. There are sparkling patient examination rooms with new furniture, medical equipment and privacy curtains. In addition, the patient consultation rooms each contain computers so medical professionals have access to patient health information right at their fingertips. The Cancer Center hosts a conference room for support groups that also doubles as a patient resource center, with access to the Internet and racks of printed materials about cancer services. One of most elegant features of the new Cancer Center is its boutique. There, patients can meet with experts to get fitted for a wig or prosthetic in a private and comfortable parlor-like setting. “For the first time ever, cancer patients will be able to get the comprehensive treatments they need at one location. The Cancer Center is conveniently located on the Clara Maass Medical Center campus and patients will be able to get the services they need without having to leave the building, thus easing the stress on them and their families during what can be a very difficult time,” said Clyne. Patients have been scheduling and attending appointments at The Cancer Center since its opening and receiving expert medical care from the center’s cancer specialists. To reach The Cancer Center at Clara Maass Medical Center, call: 973-844-4150.
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The Cancer Center Director Jill Wargo meets with Oncology Nurse Caroline Giordano.
Whether it’s meeting with an oncologist, attending a support group, or talking to a patient navigator about types of treatment – cancer patients at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ, can get comprehensive cancer care all in one place. The Cancer Center at Clara Maass Medical Center features gleaming patient examination rooms, a large conference room, a spa-like lobby area, and even a boutique where patients can try on wigs in comfort and privacy. “Patients can now come to this calming environment and get help for all aspects of their treatment – whether it’s seeing their doctor, setting up appointments for chemotherapy, attending a support group, talking to a therapist or buying a wig,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “Our patient navigators will help them manage their health care – connecting them with expert medical resources and making sure they understand their treatment, each step of the way.” The Cancer Center opened in January at a celebration that included medical and support staff from Clara Maass Medical Center, Barnabas Health corporate executives, local and state elected officials and cancer survivors. Clyne, accompanied by James M. Orsini, M.D., Medical Director of The Cancer Center, cut the ceremonial ribbon in front of more than 100 guests. Dr. Orsini called the opening of The Cancer Center a “dream come true.” He said, “We not only provide the latest in innovative care and research to our patients, but now patients and their families will have the ability, through our cancer navi-
The Cancer Center will be used for cancer patient support groups.
The Cancer Center boutique offers wigs and prosthetics for cancer patients.
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Decca Mohammed, M.D., an OB-GYN, is performing robot-assisted surgeries at Clara Maass Medical Center.
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CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER’S PROGRAMS SHINE Clara Maass Medical Center isn’t your typical community hospital – what sets it apart are the expert services offered on its campus and the numerous accolades it has been awarded from national ratings organizations. Among the services offered at Clara Maass are robot-assisted surgery, an advanced cardiac rehabilitation suite and numerous recognitions as a leader in medical care in New Jersey. Decca Mohammed, M.D., an OB-GYN, has performed over 100 robotic-assisted surgeries and completed the first surgery at Clara Maass Medical Center using its new daVinci Si, the latest version of the advanced robotics surgery system. “It’s incredible,” she said. “The visual is far superior compared to the traditional laparoscopic and even the naked eye.” Surgeons began performing robot-assisted surgeries late last year to offer patients minimally-invasive surgery using state-of-the-art technology. “My patients resume their daily functions a lot quicker, often going back to work within three weeks of surgery,” said Dr. Mohammed. She said the daVinci robot offers patients an alternative to open and traditional laparoscopic surgical methods for gynecological, urological, and nephrological surgeries, just to name a few. “We are so pleased to offer our patients this advanced, leading-edge technology,” said Mary Ellen Clyne, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Clara Maass Medical Center. “Our highly-skilled surgeons now have an additional resource at their disposal and our surgical patients will have a safe and less invasive experience that will allow them to return to their regular lives more quickly.” Surgical patients aren’t the only ones getting special treatment at Clara Maass. Patients recuperating from cardiac procedures can do so in a spacious suite with
state-of-the-art exercise equipment, flat-screen televisions, a locker area and rooms for individual counseling. The suite recently doubled in size and was stocked with new cardiac exercise equipment including treadmills, CrossFit machines and exercise bikes. “The renovated facility will assist patients in their recovery from cardiac procedures in a safe and healthy environment and enable them to get the follow-up care they need right here at Clara Maass Medical Center,” said Fadi Chaaban, M.D., Director of Cardiology. Each cardiac patient receives an individualized plan of care that may include weight loss and smoking cessation, physical rehabilitation, counseling and support services, heart monitoring and medical evaluations. Finally, Clara Maass Medical Center has won numerous awards and accolades. Becker’s Hospital Review named it one of “100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs” nationwide in 2013. It is ranked among the 50 Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report, for specialties including Diabetes and Endocrinology and Nephrology. It received two Grade “A” scores in Hospital Safety by the Leapfrog Group in 2012. HealthGrades awarded Clara Maass an Emergency Medicine Excellence Award and Thomson Reuters named it among the top 100 hospitals nationwide in 2012, one of only three in the state to attain such distinction. It won the Thomson Reuters Everest Award, one of 12 hospitals nationwide to do so. It was ranked second highest in New Jersey for hospital safety by Consumer Reports and top in the state for the treatment of Congestive Heart Failure and Heart Attacks by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services.
Fadi Chaaban, M.D., Director of Cardiology, demonstrates the CrossFit machine at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Suite. A cardiac patient exercises in comfort inside the new Cardiac Rehabilitation Suite.
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center rises to the challenge of new medical codes Staff undergoes training to master first coding changes in 33 years The new version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) is on the front burner for several departments at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. The new classification list, ICD version 10, replaces one that has been in place since 1979. In the 33 years since that classification list was compiled, treatment of disease has advanced dramatically. To better reflect the current state of medicine, the ICD-10 changes result in an increase of codes from 18,000 to 68,000. Over the past three years, Curl Curto, Director of Managed Care at Trinitas, has become very familiar with the new list. “The new classification list does much more than revise the current structure; it incorporates new diseases and provides for much more specificity in assigning a code. For instance, in the current system we would assign a code for injury to the arm. In the new structure, we will be indicating whether it was the left arm or right arm. And some would suggest that there may be too many codes. The ICD-10 structure provides codes that identify bites from various animals and marine life, to bites from human beings, and even bites from human beings in a stampede.” Pondering the distinctions of the new classifications and then applying them correctly is the job of coders, billers, compliance specialists as well as physicians and practice managers. So where does one begin?
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Members of the Compliance, Health Information Management, and Managed Care Departments at Trinitas hit the ground running to undergo training to master the more than 68,000 new codes that are found in the new IDC-10 list.
Members of the Health Information Management and Compliance Departments started their journey with one big step by participating in coding classes designed to inform and educate them about the ICD-10 Procedure Code Set & Clinical Modification Code Set Training. The goal of the two-day training class was proficiency in the new coding system and an in-depth review of all guidelines pertaining to the new system. Valdery Campos, Director of Health Information Management, noted, “We need to achieve a com-
plete understanding of the new coding system so that all who use it will assign the appropriate and correct codes in ICD-10 Clinical Modification. This initial training gave everyone the skills to get started.” Those skills will also be refined as members of the Compliance Department use the new ICD-10 codes each day. Toni LoGuidice, Compliance Manager, reports that everyone in Compliance is geared up to use all the new Diagnosis and Procedure coding. Diagnosis Codes, previously three to five characters, are now seven characters, while
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Procedure Codes, up from four, now use seven characters; the position of the character in each code will indicate the code’s specificity. “Continued training, along with daily use of the codes, will help everyone to gain the level of mastery needed,” she adds. Carol Gorski, RHIA, CCS, Coding Supervisor, views the new coding system as an extremely valuable tool that “has the potential to improve healthcare.” She continues: “Now that coders have taken the first step in training, our clinical partners can contribute
to the successful use of the updated coding by providing more detailed documentation. At this pivotal moment, good communication between coders and clinicians regarding documentation will be more important than ever. Coders can help by providing physicians with tools like queries, for example, that will meet the more specific documentation requirements of ICD-10. A sound partnership between those who treat and those who code will have lasting benefits for patients who are always our primary concern.”
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Congressman Leonard Lance visits Matheny
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Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) took one look at an untitled painting by Arts Access artist Jason Christie and exclaimed: “If you had told me that was a Jackson Pollock, I would have believed you!” Lance toured the Matheny Medical and Educational Center here on January 8, starting in the Robert Schonhorn Arts Center where he praised staff members, students and patients for being awarded a 2013 Fast Track Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. He visited with artist Luis Rodriguez in the visual arts studio and then watched Rodriguez work on his choreography with two dance facilitators. Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Its Arts Access Program enables people with disabilities to create fine art, assisted by professional artist-facilitators. “I was pleased to talk with staff and patients at Matheny and learn more about the facility’s first-class art program for residents,” Lance said. “I was also impressed with the high quality of care that is provided to patients at this top notch facility in Peapack.” The NEA grant was awarded to help support the 20th anniversary celebration of Arts Access, which will be held in November.
Congressman Leonard Lance and Arts Access artist Luis Rodriguez.
Delbarton plays hoops with Matheny “It was a great experience for the whole team, and we all really appreciated the opportunity to help out.” Bryce Curnin, a member of the Delbarton School varsity basketball team and a resident of Basking Ridge, NJ, spoke on behalf of all of his teammates, who made their annual visit to the Matheny Medical and Educational Center on January 3 to participate in adapted basketball contests with Matheny students and patients. Matheny physical education instructor Jim Hintenach and recreation therapy director Sean Bielefeldt created a variety of basketball games designed to level the playing field, and the event, as always, resulted in a hour
packed with fun and camaraderie in an arena-type atmosphere. The Delbarton players finished off the morning by tossing t-shirts into the audience, similar to what is often done at NBA games. “It was very humbling to see the students at Matheny,” added Curnin. “I hope it meant as much to them as it did to us.” Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility in Peapack, NJ, for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. The Delbarton School is an independent Roman Catholic learning center in Morristown, NJ, for young men, grades 7-12.
Billy Carroll of Chatham, NJ, with Matheny student Michael Taurozzi.
Van Johnson of Madison, NJ, with Matheny student Bianca Mathis.
Bryce Curnin, left, and Ryan Murphy of Mendham, NJ, with Matheny student Catherine Aragona.
The Delbarton basketball team cheers on adult patient Jason Weiner, who sunk several baskets.
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Human Motion Institute Delivers Cutting-Edge Treatment and Superior Patient Outcomes Institute, Clare Schuld, RN, BSN, ONC, is focused on coordinating care for patients during their initial referral from acute injury or elective surgery. She works in coordination with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physicians, specialty trained nurses, diagnostic specialists, physical therapists, social workers and integrative medicine practitioners. “We help patients understand how to prepare for surgery, provide education to reduce their anxiety, let them know what they can expect following surgery and focus on the daily goals they need to accomplish throughout their rehabilitation,” says Clare. “Also important, I track and review patient outcomes with our specialized teams to reduce complication rates, enhance care and improve patient outcomes.” Using the medical center’s Patient Family Centered Care as its model, the Institute’s “team approach” has yielded impressive statistics, highlighting excellent patient outcomes. Preoperative patient education provided by Clare has led to a
Raritan Bay Medical Center’s Perth Amboy Campus
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The Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical Center provides patients a comprehensive continuum of musculoskeletal care through a highly integrated orthopedic healthcare delivery network. Launched in 2010, Human Motion Institute professionals have focused on providing superior clinical outcomes, optimizing coordination of care and achieving exceptional patient satisfaction results. This commitment to excellence has enabled Raritan Bay Medical Center, with locations in Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, NJ, to add new and preeminent orthopedic surgeons and specialists to its already impressive and diverse medical staff. Patients benefit from streamlined access to education, assessment, treatment and therapy services, as well as preventative programs, helping them achieve maximum functionality and mobility, so they get back to work, out on the playing field, or simply down on the floor playing with their grandchildren and doing the daily activities they love. As a nurse navigator for the
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73 percent reduction in complications in joint replacement patients and a 61 percent reduction with fracture care patients. In fact, no Human Motion Institute surgery patient experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in all of 2012, a common and potentially lifethreatening complication that can occur during surgery. Also, patients who required a hospital stay after surgery returned home sooner last year with the average length of stay down 14 percent. The Human Motion Institute combines the clinical excellence of orthopedic specialists with compassionate care to treat a wide variety of conditions, including: joint replacement and reconstruction, disorders of the spine, fractures, sports-related injuries (knee, shoulder, foot & ankle, hand & upper extremity) and other injuries involving tendons, joints, bones and muscle. Frequently, cuttingedge technology and techniques are used during treatment, such as custom knee replacement, computer assisted and minimally invasive surgery as well as holistic relaxation therapies provided by the medical center’s Division of Integrative Medicine.
Clinicians at the Human Motion Institute work with each patient and their family to develop a customized treatment plan. The goal is simple: return them to
normal function as quickly and safely as possible. For more information about services, visit www.rbmc.org or call 1-855-5MOTION.
Pictured is patient Bobbie Green and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Zimmerman. Dr. Zimmerman surgically repaired Mrs. Green’s fractured shoulder. “This Human Motion Institute is something special,” says the 84-year-old Mrs. Green. “My therapist, Jerome, kept me motive after surgery and everyone who cared for me made me feel at home. Now I’m back driving again. I really owe it all to Dr. Zimmerman and the Human Motion Institute. I recommend them to all my friends and family.”
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Chicago White Sox pitcher visited hospitalized children at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Trevor Reckling is passionate about being a new Chicago White Sox left-handed pitcher and about finding ways to bring children joy. On Friday, January 11, this Irvington native visited hospitalized children at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC). In addition to giving autographed baseballs and Major League Baseball memorabilia to pediatric patients, Reckling also received a surprise. Fr. Edwin D. Leahy, the headmaster of his alma mater, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, stopped by NBIMC to acknowledge his dedication to children.
“Trevor is an outstanding young man who remains dedicated to giving back to the community where he was raised,” says John Brennan, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. “Our pediatric patients and employees were delighted by his visit.” Reckling, 23, is a 7th-round draft pick who signed with the Los Angeles Angels in 2007 after graduating from St. Benedict’s High School. Although he is focused on baseball, Reckling hopes to establish a youth center in an
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Savien Fletcher is the 2-year-old Elizabeth, NJ resident who is pictured with Trevor Reckling.
inner-city area one day. His desire to give-back to the community where he was raised stems from his upbringing. “I was raised by civic-minded parents who emphasized the importance of offering support to the community where we were raised,” said Reckling. “Glad I had a chance to meet children at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Having a chance to put a smile on their faces was priceless.” About NBIMC Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, (NBIMC), a 673-bed regional care teaching hospital, provides comprehensive health care to its local communities and well beyond. NBIMC has more than 800 physicians, 3,200 employees and 150 volunteers with over 300,000 outpatient visits and 25,000 admissions annually. NBIMC is fifth in the nation in the number of heart transplants with better than expected outcomes, has the only lung transplant program in New Jersey, and combined with Saint Barnabas Medical Center, is third in the nation for kidney transplants, by volume. To learn more, visit us on line at www.newarkbeth.com
Robert Lahita, MD, Department of Medicine, NBIMC and graduate of St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School, Father Edwin Leahy, Headmaster of St. Benedict’s Preparatory High School, Midalia “Middy” Lorenzo, Department Secretary, Dept. of Primary Medicine, Left-handed pitcher Trevor Reckling, Chicago White Sox John A. Brennan, MD, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of NBIMC and CHoNJ and Jennifer Mendrzycki, Assistant VP, CHoNJ.
About CHoNJ Children's Hospital of New Jersey, located at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and part of the Barnabas Health, is the state's premier hospital caring for children, with specialized services to treat ill and injured children from newborn to adolescent years and has the most comprehensive pediatric cardiac care program in the region as
well as preventive programs that promote wellness in the community. For a referral to a pediatrician or pediatric specialist, please call 1888-SBHS-123. Join us on face book at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and to register for our free on line ENewsletter click http://www.saintbarnabas.com/hospitals/newark_bet h_israel/contact/email-list.html
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Lourdes kidney-pancreas transplant patient first to kick-off Lourdes new tradition Our Lady of Lourdes now lights the hospital’s iconic 30-foot, 15-ton statue of the Blessed Mother green each time a patient is having an organ transplant at the hospital
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Cedarville, NJ resident Brian Glenning is thinking about celebrating his 45th birthday in the next couple of weeks with a birthday cake that has real icing. Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes since age 4, the husband and father of two teenage daughters is used to celebrating every birthday for 41 years with angel food cake. “It has less carbs and no icing,” says Glenning. “This was just part of my birthday every year because diabetes was such a huge part of my life.” It was so big that now Glenning has to remember he’s no longer diabetic, thanks to a kidney-pancreas transplant which took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center on December 4. “Having the transplant has been absolutely life-changing,” he says. “I feel like a new man. I have energy. But it’s still hard for me to understand I don’t have diabetes. I don’t think it’s really settled in for me yet.” Growing up, Glenning treated his diabetes with two insulin shots a day. Then, by the mid-1980s, he needed three shots a day. By the late 80s, he was up to four to five shots a day. By the early 90s, he was on an insulin pump. Glenning stayed on the pump until July 2010. He eventually went into kidney failure. The next step for Glenning was dialysis, but as an EMT for the past 25 years, he knew that dialysis wouldn’t last forever. “Dialysis is a band-aid,” he says. “The question was how long it would last.” By October 2010, only three months later, Glenning was on the transplant waiting list. “I was put on the kidney and pancreas list.
Having a pancreas transplant was really to assure that my new kidney could function and to repair the damage my pancreas had endured from years of diabetes.” Glenning waited a little more than two years for the call that two organs were available. He spent a lot of the time researching organ donation and transplantation. “I was on my way home from the dialysis center at about 3 p.m. when I got the call. I was told that the organs were available and that I should prepare to be admitted to the hospital. I was at Lourdes by 5:30 p.m. The double-transplant went well. “The Lourdes team was amazing,” says Glenning. “I chose Lourdes because as an EMT, I know Lourdes does what it does well. And with my transplant, everything ran like clockwork.” Glenning returned home seven days later. “I will never, ever forget this experience,” he says. “I used to think transplant wasn’t for me. But when you’re in renal failure, facing your mortality and knowing transplant is an option, you start to think about it differently.” Glenning says he is grateful for the donor who donated his or her organs. He encourages others to think about organ donation. “Everyone has different beliefs, but it’s worth considering. It can save someone else’s life.” Glenning was the first patient to kick-off a new Lourdes tradition – in recognition of organ donor awareness and to honor all organ donors, Our Lady of Lourdes now lights the hospital’s iconic 30-foot, 15-ton statue of the Blessed Mother green each time a patient is having an organ transplant at the hospital.
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Health Commissioner O’Dowd delivers toys donated by department staff to patients in PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick As part of the Christie Administration’s Season of Service, Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd delivered over 200 toys donated by Department staff to patients in PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick on Monday, December 17 at 2 pm as part of the hospital’s annual Holiday Giving Program. The Commissioner also read a children’s holiday story, The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats to a group of young patients. “The holidays are the perfect time to recognize the excellent care provided to thousands of special needs children at Children’s Specialized Hospital,” said Health Commissioner Mary E. O’Dowd. “It was an absolute joy to share the spirit of the holidays with such loving and special children.” Health Commissioner Mary O'Dowd chose Children's Specialized Hospital because of the unique role it plays in providing rehabilitation and specialty physician services to 20,000 children with special needs each year in New Jersey. “The Commissioner remains a steadfast advocate for public health and the needs of children. Our kids
were thrilled to receive her generosity and kindness,” said Amy B. Mansue, president and CEO, Children’s SpecializedHospital. “New Jersey is fortunate to have her leadership and her compassion.” Children’s Specialized Hospital is the preeminent provider of rehabilitation services for children with special needs. The hospital serves children affected by brain injury, spinal cord injury, premature birth, autism, developmental delays, and life-changing illnesses. Children’s Specialized Hospital has ten sites in New Jersey and treats 20,000 children each year, making it the largest pediatric rehabilitation system of its kind in the nation. Services include outpatient services, acute rehabilitation, and long-term care through its sites in Bayonne, Clifton, Egg Harbor Township, Mountainside, Toms River, Fanwood, Hamilton, New Brunswick and Roselle Park as well as outreach programs in many communities. Children's Specialized Hospital Children's Specialized Hospital is an affiliate member of the Robert Wood Johnson Health System and a proud member of the Children's Miracle Network Hospi-
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New Geriatric Health Center at Saint Barnabas: Caring for Our Aging Adults To promote the overall health of aging adults, as well as the prevention and treatment of disease and disabilities that may occur as people age, Saint Barnabas Medical Center has created The Geriatric Health Center. The Center is tailored to provide comprehensive services with a focus on individuals with complex medical needs and/or cognitive impairment. “Aging does not always mean decline and our Center provides comprehensive individualized care utilizing a multi-disciplinary team,” explains Theresa M. Redling, DO, FACP, a board-certified geriatrician and Medical Director of The Geriatric Health Center. “For those 65 years or older, our team can work with you to manage and coordinate your care to help you enjoy better health,” she adds. The Geriatric Health Center coordinates health and social services for the elderly and their families, focusing on comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care and education. It provides medical care for older adults, assessment of memory disorders and education and support for individuals and their caregiver. The Center provides primary and consultative services for individuals suffering from: Memory loss and confusion Depression and behavioral changes Decline in mobility, changes in gait and falls Multiple concurrent medical conditions
Frailty A lack of medication management An accomplished geriatrician, Dr. Redling is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice and Palliative Care. Most recently, she was in private practice. She also has held the position of Chief of Geriatrics at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. Fellowship trained at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, the hub of American Geriatric Medicine, her interests include successful aging, dementia care, management of complex medical issues and education of medical practitioners in care of the elderly. Also on staff is Lauren Van Saders, APN, a Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse with a specialty in Geriatrics and Palliative Care. Her education includes a Master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a post-Master’s certificate in Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Felician College, New Jersey. She is a member of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses. The Geriatric Health Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center is located at 101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 302, West Orange, NJ. For more information about the services available or to contact Dr. Redling, please call 973-322-6457.
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Saint Barnabas Infection Prevention and Control Department honored The Saint Barnabas Medical Center Infection Prevention and Control Department was recently presented with the Wave Excellence Award by the Quality Improvement Organizations of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). The award recognizes health care facilities for outstanding achievement in promoting the “Do the W.A.V.E.” campaign developed by the Department of Health and Human Services. SBMC was awarded for its outstanding promotion of the campaign’s four steps through development of patient and employee brochures, newsletters, emails, and facility signage. The four steps include: • • • •
Wash Hands to protect against germs Ask Questions to improve quality of care Vaccinate against flu and pneumonia Ensure Safety by making sure medical devices are clean and used properly
“We have established numerous protocols, algorithms, procedures, and policies to prevent infection. Our results have been excellent, and are reflective of diligence, hard work and indispensable teamwork,” says Eileen Yaney, Director of Infection Prevention and Control. According to Ms. Yaney, some of the department’s initiatives include hospital-wide surveillance and screening, daily rapport with multiple patient caregivers, individual patients and their families and continuous comprehensive review of patient information. In addition to active surveillance, she explains that her staff provides and supports teaching aids, resources, education and ground initiatives with scientific evidence and rationale. “We care about our patients and consider their perspectives, needs and wishes. As an organization committed to excellence, quality, and safety, Saint Barnabas Medical Center is steadfast in our commitment to cutting edge technology, research and innovation, she adds. At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, patient safety and excellence are not only our priority, they are our promise.”
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Pictured with the Wave Excellence Award and one of the promotional posters are members of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Infection Prevention and Control Department, from left: Christine Young-Ruckriegel and Maryellen Marek, Infection Preventionists; Eileen Yaney; Director; Anita Arrunategui, Infection Preventionist; Rochel Shapiro, Infection Prevention Data Coordinator; and Elise Kumar, Infection Preventionist.
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NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION "Nursing: Issues of Our Times"
Professional Education Day – March 20, 2013 Convention – March 21 – 22, 2013 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, NJ
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DAY - WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2013 A REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR NURSE EDUCATORS (Separate Registration Fee Required for This Program)
“State of Simulation Science: Where We Are and What’s Coming Next?” Presented by
Dr. Susan (Suzie) Kardong-Edgren Dr. Kardong-Edgren is a recognized international and national thought leader in Simulation and Simulation Research. Dr. Edgren is a consultant for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing landmark study, investigating the substitution of up to 50% simulation for traditional clinical hours. She is a co-PI on a project for the NLN exploring the use of simulation for high stakes testing in nursing education. Register early to attend this knowledge-filled program!!
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Keynote Session… “Don’t Get Sick In July” Dr. Theresa Brown, writer for the New York Times **********
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Convention Luncheon… “Compassion Fatigue: The Price of Caring Too Much” Dr. Phyllis Quinlan— Coach of Energetic Healing ********** (Earn Contact Hours for All Programs & Posters)
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
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9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) There will be 18 Poster Presentations available for review that highlight current issues in health care.
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NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING - 2013 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Contact Hours)
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NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION LUNCHEON (Contact Hours) Topic: “Let’s Talk About Sex and the Older Woman” Speaker: Dr. Gerti Heider, Associate Professor, UMDNJ School of Nursing
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Interviewing Techniques & Job Seeking Claudia Cotarelo, Talent Acquisition and Strategic Recruiter, Atlantic Health System Identify social media, interviewing techniques, searching for a job, and effective resume writing. NCLEX Test Tips Laura Moskaluk , RN, MSN, CNE, Faculty, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School Review of basis prioritization mnemonic; review of alternate form questions; sample NCLEX style questions
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CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) The Transgender Population: The “T” In LGBT Barbara Chamberlain, PhD, APRN, MBA, President, BJC Consultants Describe the history of the LGBT movement; Compare and contrast the unique needs of the transgender individual; State one victim of transgender hate crimes; Explore the myths surrounding the LGBT population. A Nurse’s Role in Disasters Kathe M. Conlon, BSN,RN,CEM MSHS, Burn Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Education Coordinator, St. Barnabas Identify disaster types and implement appropriate nursing interventions for pt. care; Understand evolution of disaster nursing and its role in modern times; Understand the impact of disasters on nursing practice. Dealing With Difficult Student Situations Patricia A. Castaldi, DNP, RN, ANEF, Director, Practical Nursing Program, Union County College Recognize difficult situations that may occur in nursing education setting; Identify effective strategies for dealing with difficult students; Incorporate principles for the revision and/or development of program policies. Care Transitions – Partnerships That Work for Patients Alyce Brophy, RN, BSN, MPH, President/CEO, Community Visiting Nurses, and Alyssa Kizun, MSW, LCSW, CCM, Director of Care Management, Somerset Medical Center Identify and discuss the formation, implementation and results of a community collaborative for Care Transitions utilizing the Coleman Transitions Care Model; Discuss formation of community provider collaborations and the implementation of evidenced based models of care.
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CONVENTION WELCOME CELEBRATION (NJLN Scholarship Drawing, Attendee Prize Drawing)
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. B1 - TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES:
CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) S.O.S. – Support Our Staff and Stop The “Suffering in Silence” Susan Fisher Brown, RN, Owner of CISM company called S.O.S. Crew Rescue, LLC Describe Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and explain the significance of the implementation of CISM teams within the health care system; Recognize warning signs of Critical Incident Stress that staff might exhibit; Describe the importance and necessity in pre-incident training.
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2013 NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION PROGRAM B2 – TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES: B3 – TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES: B4 – TOPIC SPEAKERS: OBJECTIVES: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Understanding Cultural Diversity – Improving Patient Outcomes: Keys to Providing Culturally Competent, Congruent, and Sensitive Care V. Alexandra Hascup, PhD, MSN, RN, CTN, CCES, Asst. Professor, Kean University, College of Nursing Define cultural terms including cultural sensitivity and competency; Develop knowledge of culturally competent care and behavior strategies that lead to improved patient outcomes; The Walking Wounded: Consequences of Recurrent Sports Related Head Injuries Christine Wade, RN, BSN, CRRN, Nurse Manager, Brain Trauma Unit, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Discuss the effects of head injuries for all ages in sports and repeated injuries; Review how brain injury can be very subtle and complex at the same time. Everything We Learned in Kindergarten: Arts and Crafts for Simulation Pamela J. Hicks, MSN, RN, Skills Laboratory Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College Susan Ellison, MSN, RNC, CNE, Course Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College Discuss the creation of environmental props to enhance the realism of the simulation; Demonstrate how to create a variety of moulage techniques; Identify strategies to integrate moulage into simulation. Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Campaign Reception Hosted by the Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Board and the New Jersey League for Nursing
Friday, March 22, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Convention Registration Open Grand Exhibition Hall Open (Free Morning Refreshments ) EXHIBIT HALL OPEN POSTER SESSION (Contact Hours)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE SESSION (Contact Hours) Topic: “Don’t Get Sick In July” Speaker: Theresa Brown, BSN, RN,OCN, Writer and national lecturer, Pittsburgh, PA.
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours)
C1 – TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES: C2 – TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES: C3 – TOPIC: SPEAKER: OBJECTIVES:
Adjunct Orientation: The Key To A Successful Academic Year Nancy Berger, RN, MSN,CNE, Director of Nursing Education, Middlesex County College Nursing Discuss research regarding importance of adjunct orientation in the college/nursing education realm; Making a Difference in Ghana Through Community Nursing Michelle L. Foley, MA, RN, CNE, (retired nurse educator) Provide overview of Ghanaian culture; Describe village experiences and its impact on nursing and health care; Wound Management: Past, Present and Future Tracey Siegel, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNE, EdD (c), Program Coordinator, Middlesex County College Nursing Discuss wound healing research and its impact upon nursing practice; Identify factors that affect wound healing; Review topical therapies and describe appropriate topical therapy based upon wound assessment. Diabetes: Improving Outcomes, How Sweet It Is Dawn Gallagher, RN, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. Jackie Plick, RN,BSN,MA,ANP-C,CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. Review how Diabetes is managed today, including new therapies and education techniques; Discuss Diabetes Education for the hospitalized patient and preparing them for discharge; Explore the role of the Certified Diabetes Educator as a partner in improving outcomes and wellness.
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12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION LUNCHEON (Contact Hours) Topic: “Finding Balance As You Care For Others: Putting Your Oxygen On First” Speaker: Phyllis S. Quinlan, RN-Bc, PhD, Founder, MFW Consultants, Queens County, NY
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m D1 - TOPIC: SPEAKERS:
CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) Learning Is Fun: It’s Not Death By Powerpoint and Lecture Mary Ann Balut, RN, MSN, APN-C, Raritan Valley Community College; Donna Gray, RN, MSN, CNE, and Kimberly Seaman, RN, MSN, CNE, JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing Demonstrate active learning pedagogies including audience participation of nurse educators; Evaluation of the learning process will be provided and remediation strategies discussed; Learner participation in the classroom provides teacher assessment of learning outcomes and prompt feedback for learner. Opportunities in Nursing: Beyond the Bedside Jennifer Lerner, RN, BA, Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit, St. Barnabas Medical Center Discuss many opportunities that exist away from the bedside; Provide current and future nurses with a deeper knowledge of the healthcare industry and the wide variety of career alternatives.
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New Jersey League for Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.P250-9/11-14. Speakers have declared that he/she has nothing to disclose. There is no commercial support for this activity. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by NJLN, NJSNA or ANCC of any commercial products or services.
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY ARCHITECTURE
Bernstein & Associates, Architects Founded in 1990, Bernstein & Associates, Architects, specializes in the design and construction of hospital and healthcare facilities. Our focus: high-quality design, excellent service, and client satisfaction. We have worked for over 100 hospitals and another 200 private healthcare facilities, across the United States. Our project types have included all hospital and healthcare service groups, including: Adult Day Care, Alcoholism Treatment Facilities, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Assisted Living, Cancer Centers, Cardiac Cath, Cardiology, CCU/ICU, Clinics, Coronary Care, Dental, Dermatology, Dialysis Clinics, Doctors Offices, Drug Treatment Facilities, Elder Care, Employee and Student Health Support Services, Emergency Departments, Emergency Preparedness, Endoscopy, ENT, Expert Witness, Group Practices, Hospices, Hospitals, Infectious Disease, Information Systems, Intensive Care, JCAHO Survey, Joint Commission Survey, Laboratories, Master Plans, Medical Offices, Medical Equipment, Medical Libraries, Medical Records, Neurology, Nursing Homes, Ophthalmology/Eye Center, OB/Gyn, Orthopedic, Pain Care Facilities, Pathology, Patient Safety Consulting Services, Pediatric, Pharmacy, Physical Fitness and Sports, PT/OT, Primary Care Programs, Psychiatric, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Senior Citizen Facilities, Sleep Centers, Social Services, Statement of Conditions, Surgical Suites and Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Urgent Care Centers, and USP 797 Consulting Services. The firm's projects have won design awards from Progressive Architecture, Architectural Record, and the Architectural Woodworking Institute, and have been published in Advance, Health Facilities Management, Medical Technology Today, Bio/Technology, Progressive Architecture, Architectural Record, Design Solutions, Hospitality Design, Sound and Communication, Contract Design and Hospital Newspaper. Architectural Services include: programming, planning, design, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration. The firm also offers sustainable or “green” healthcare design. The firm has a number of LEED-accredited professionals, has successfully completed numerous green healthcare projects, and has published articles on “Greening the Healthcare Environment”. Project Management (or Owner’s Representative Services) is offered as a stand-alone service through our affiliated project management company, Empire Projects, Inc. (www.empireprojects.com). Bernstein & Associates, Architects - PLLC 1201 Broadway - #803, New York, NY 10001 Contact: William N. Bernstein, AIA Managing Principal Tel: 609-309-7005 Fax: 609-309-7006 wb@bernarch.com NEW YORK - HARTFORD - PRINCETON
BARIATRIC EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS TSk PRODUCTS TSK Products is dedicated to helping Healthcare facilities meet the unique needs and challenges of treating obese patients. We offer a complete line of Bariatric equipment; from Room-Lobby Chairs, to Lifts, Walkers, Beds, Commodes, Stretchers, Exam Tables… even Bed Pans and Blood Pressure Cuffs. Call us today for more information.
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• Business Writing Skills Connect with Leading Healthcare Recruiters Join BlueSteps, the executive career management service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants Healthcare executives are in demand. Are you being considered for the top leadership jobs? Join BlueSteps today to put your resume and confidential careerprofile at the finger tips of over 8,000 of the world’s top executive recruiters, including hundreds who specialize in healthcare and life sciences recruiting. In addition to a unique connection to the executive search community, BlueSteps also provides a suite of proactive career management tools including: • a free resume review and career consultation • access to the International Executive Search Firm Directory • exclusive information on hundreds of active executive searches • online brand management tools • career management content and events specifically for senior-level executives As a service of the Association of Executive Search Consultants, you can rest assured that your career details will be confidentially and securely managed within BlueSteps. Unlike other mass job boards, only the highest caliber executive search consultants (all members of the AESC) will have access to your BlueSteps profile. Each year, AESC members recruit for over 70,000 of the highest level executive positions globally, many of which are never advertised publically. Join BlueSteps today and receive 15% OFF your membership! Visit www.BlueSteps.com and enter Healthcare15% at checkout to get this exclusive discount. Contact info@bluesteps.com to learn more or for assistance getting started!
• Sign Language Please contact Marie Buchanan at 800.563.6384 Ext. 249 mbuchanan@medexcelusa.com all inquiries are confidential
• ESL (Basic/Advanced) ...and more Language Directions can help doctors, nurses, technical, and administrative staff to communicate more effectively between each other, patients, and their families
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HOME MORTGAGES Gateway Funding specializes in mortgage options to the healthcare industry. We understand the nuances involved with obtaining mortgages for physicians, nursing staff, residents, or general staffing. You’re busy, we know it. Your unique, we get it. You need financing for a home, we provide it. One call or email to our experienced, licensed and fully trained loan officers, will put your mind at ease. We can provide No Cost Pre-Approvals prior to looking for a home, and highly competitive rates and fee’s once you do find your dream home!
Frank Mancino, Branch Manager NMLS#133472 3564 Quakerbridge Rd Hamilton, NJ 08620 877-583-3562 fmancino@gatewayfunding.com www.TheMancinoTeam.com
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY extended caRe & aSSiSted living daUgHteRS oF iSRael Daughters of Israel is a multi-faceted, stateof-the-art skilled nursing facility offering the most modern and comprehensive services available including: • • • • • •
Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Long-Term, Skilled Nursing Care Alzheimer’s Care Hospice & Palliative Care Respite Stays The Charles Bierman Home Senior Housing with Assistance • The Sarah & Aaron Franzblau Institute for Continuing Education Our team of skilled and dedicated professional staff deliver the highest quality of care for our 300+ residents. Services provided include: round-the-clock professional nursing care; 24hour medical coverage by board-certified geriatricians; on-site synagogue with full-time rabbinical services; a full range of stimulating and innovative recreational activities; on-site beauty salon, barber shop, work activity center, gift shop and coffee shop; spacious dining rooms, auditoriums, lounges and outdoor patio areas. Our sub-acute rehabilitation facility, which functions as a separate unit within the Home, features a spacious gym with state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable recovery suites with luxury amenities. Semi-private and private rooms are available at Daughters of Israel. The facility is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurances and private payment. Daughters of Israel is a beneficiary agency of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest, N.J. 1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 www.doigc.org Contact: Adena Twersky, Director of Admissions Tel: 973-400-3307 Fax: 973-731-8364 atwersky@doigc.org
HoSPitalS BeRgen Regional Medical centeR, l.P. Located in Paramus, Bergen Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in New Jersey dedicated to serving the residents of Bergen County and surrounding communities. With 1000+ beds and 1,500 staff members, the hospital specializes in Behavioral Health Services, which include child and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatric treatment. Long Term Care Services provides a scope of services, which far exceeds that offered in a standard nursing home. As a full service accredited medical center, we provide wound care, surgical care, cardiac care, rehabilitation services, respiratory care unit which includes ventilator dependent residents, Korean care services and an acute care unit all under one roof for our residents. The hospital excels in the treatment of substance abuse. The hospital offers detoxification, 21-day rehabilitation program, outpatient services, and treatment for the mentally ill and chemically addicted. Our Acute and Ambulatory Services offers same day surgery, medical and specialty clinics and state-of -the-art operating suites. www.bergenregional.com Tel. 201-967-4000
Medical Billing Cape Medical Billing (CMB) is your single source billing provider for curing undetected “revenue leakage” that plagues today's healthcare practices. CMB has been in business for 22 years and is uniquely qualified to help your medical practice reverse “revenue leakage” with fast, efficient, innovative and customized billing programs. We offer personalized and cost effective service with 92.9% of charges paid upon the first submission! We accomplish this everyday by utilizing our “state of the art” billing software and paying close attention to critical detail used to match and process data. We also pride ourselves on significantly reducing days in accounts receivable by deploying aggressive and consistent follow-up procedures. Our technology, expertise and personal approach drive our billing practices and produce unparalleled results for our clients. Are you currently doing billing in house and considering outsourcing? No problem, we can integrate our technology with your current EMR software package and help you convert your medical services to consistent cash flow! Our billing specialties: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, Family Practice, General Surgery, Pathology, Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, Urology, Trauma Surgery, PT/OT, Mental Health and Ambulance. We're the experts...STOP risking your money and profit by collecting it yourself, or utilizing a billing company with less experience. We collect the HARD Stuff and we do it every day! Call for a FREE Billing Analysis to detect and solve your revenue leakage! Contact: Richard Papperman, CEO/President of Cape Medical Billing Office: 609-465-8900 rich@capebilling.com or Sherrii Brentari Director of Sales and Marketing Cape Medical Billing sherrii@capebilling.com 609-465-8900
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1. You must report the accident or injury as soon as possible, even if you might not lose time from work or need immediate medical care. 2. Report all injuries to all body parts, no matter how minor they may seem. If you do not report it and the injury gets worse over time, the job may deny benefits. 3. Remember, you are entitled to treatment and benefits even if you have previously injured the same body part in a prior accident. Do not let the job tell you different. 4. Your doctor controls the treatment, not risk management. If you need an MRI and the job will not approve it, the experienced attorneys at BAGOLIE FRIEDMAN can fight to get it approved at no cost to you. 5. When you are released from treatment, you may be entitled to money for your injury and disability. You may also collect for repetitive stress, cumulative trauma, cancer, hearing loss & hepatitis. 6. Contact Attorneys Ricky Bagolie or Alan Friedman now for a confidential and free consultation and to discuss your workers' compensation and disability rights. There is no fee if there is no recovery call toll FRee 1-866-333-3529 (After Hours / Emergency Number 201-618-0508) Bagolie FRiedMan, llc Workers' compensation & disability attorneys The Five Corners Building 660 Newark Avenue - Jersey City, NJ 07306 (201) 656-8500 790 Bloomfield Avenue - Clifton, NJ 07012 (973) 546-5414
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apparatus Campbell Supply company www.campbellsupplyco.com expositions Abilities Expo www.abilitiesexpo.com financial Institutions Healthcare Employees Federal Credit Union www.hefcu.com home care specialists Comprehensive Home Care www.homecarenj.com hospitals Children’s Specialized Hospital www.childrens-specialized.org Matheny Medical & Educational Center www.matheny.org
internet address directory Meridian Health www.meridianhealth.com medical equipment & products TSK Products, Inc. www.tskproducts.com
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