Over the Waves
Our Vision To forge extraordinary connections with our community that support health at every stage of life.
General surgeon, Joseph Brady, MD, joins medical staff expertise in procedures such as routine and complex hernia repair cholecystectomies, and colon surgery. Dr. Brady developed a program to use robotic technology in general surgery and was the first surgeon in Rhode Island to perform a single-site cholecystectomy using robotics. His experience includes open, laporoscopic and robotic colectomy. South County Health welcomes Joseph Brady, MD, to the medical staff where his expertise in general surgery will provide additional surgical services to the community and help to sustain South County Hospital’s reputation for high quality care. During his 23 years as a general surgeon, Dr. Brady worked in private practice and was a member of the surgical staff at Kent Hospital in Warwick. As a board-certified physician, he brings extensive experience to South County Health including
He earned his medical degree and completed a residency in general surgery at Hahnemann University in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brady is part of the surgical team at South County Surgery, located in the Medical Office Building, 70 Kenyon Avenue, Suite 325, Wakefield, RI. Anyone who is considering surgery can make an appointment with Dr. Brady for a consult or second opinion by calling 401284-1212.
Contents
• Above & Beyond............................2
• Year in Review................................3
• Ask Me............................................4 • Year in Review cont'd....................4 • Remembering Kathy DeGraide...5
• Giving Thanks................................5 • SCH Holiday Lunch......................6 • Volunteer of the Month................6 • Health eCooking...........................7 • Welcome to the Fold.....................7 • Cyber Security Champion...........7 • Calendar of Events........................8
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Tribute Campaign names 2018 honorees, welcomes your honorees The Honorees for the 2018 South County Health Frances McGillivray Tribute are two individuals who have made a difference in the lives of others and forged extraordinary connections with the community that support health at every stage of life. This year’s Staff Honoree is Sherri Zinno, manager of the South County Health Cardiopulmonary Services & Physical Therapy Services. A dedicated employee for the last 30 years, Sherri developed our wellness exercise and survivorship programs to benefit all cancer patients, as well as many other programs that promote good health for all.
Former Governor Lincoln Almond, the 2018 Community Honoree, has been an active participant and supporter of our Wellness & Fitness Center at South County Hospital since 2014. He has personally improved his health under the supervision of our highly trained exercise physiologists and respiratory therapists, and continues to support their efforts to help others improve their health. If you would like to recognize someone by adding their name to the Frances McGillivray Tribute wall plaque, contact the Fund Development department at developmentoffice@southcountyhealth.org or call ext. 1492 (401-788-1492).
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Above & Beyond A small note to show you care
A huge thank you to all of the Home Health staff for their support of a colleague in need. —Marcia Werber Feldman, Home Health
Satterlee for covering a caseload during an LOA; to Karen Hockhousen for helping with on call. —Marybeth Butler, Home Health
I would like to thank the Secret Santa I had this year. I am extremely grateful for your generosity. Your gift was very much appreciated. I won't forget this moment, that in a time of a bit of struggle in my life a stranger made the difference. You have made me smile and cry in one act of anonymous kindness. Thank you again, I wish you nothing but a happy and healthy New Year. —Celia Linderson, Medical Staff Office
A big shout out to Dave Mitchell, our expert in I.T. who always performs magic and maintains his demeanor. He is the "go-to" man at all times of the day and sometimes at night! We are fortunate to have Dave to solve out computer issues. The man has all the patience in the world. Salute to you Dave and have a great New Year! —Elaine Irby, Home Health
A big THANK YOU to our pharmacy team who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of our patients and staff. I especially would like to thank our pharmacist John Morgan for coming to the floor, gowning up and assisting me with an IV drip for a patient where time was of the essence. Everything all of you do to assist nursing is very much appreciated. Thank you! —Karen Matook, RN Frost 3 A special thank you to Paulina Sheehy, Front Desk Coordinator, who helped make the Volunteer Recognition Dinner a big success. Paulina has also shown a great passion for customer service while assisting our orthopedic patients, gently guiding our volunteers and making sure our family and visitors get to the right areas of the hospital. —Nadine McCauley, Volunteer Services Each holiday season Kristina Macedo, from our Food and Nutrition Department, comes in shortly after 1 a.m. (by herself) to prepare a warm holiday meal for our night shift. Her pleasant demeanor and overarching desire to ensure that everyone’s needs are met is extraordinary. On behalf of Patient Care Services, we would like to extend a THANK YOU to Kristina; AWESOME job! Please know that your efforts and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. We are appreciative of your efforts to enrich our holiday celebration. With gratitude, and a wish that your holidays are merry and bright! —Anne Schmidt, MSN, RN,VP Patient Care Services & CNO Thank you to Dave Mitchell for always being available to help me with my payroll; to Chris Clarkin for assisting with our on call services; to Julie Kovach for being a great team player and providing coverage; to Kendra Guilfoyle for coming into the office to support the team managers; to Joanne
To the Med Surg Team: I wanted to say a special thank you to you all. As a group, you came together and made the decision to adopt one of our patients for the holidays. I am certain your generosity was greatly appreciated by the patient and also their family. Not only did you adopt this family, you also Billy McGuire, Arab Linguist, US Army provided excellent care Special Forces to all of our patients, worked extra hours and balanced this with all the holiday preparations at home, which is not an easy feat! I was so pleased and appreciative of the giant platter of goodies that were home baked by all of you. But you truly caught me by surprise when you presented me with the gift you all sent to my son who is on deployment for the holidays. This touched me to the core by your thoughtfulness, kindness and generosity. Cheers to a great new year to come. May you all be blessed with good health and happiness! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. —Jodi McGuire AKA “Boss Lady,” Med Surg The staff of the Insurance Authorization Unit would like to extend our thanks to Steve Pimentel, Lorna Racano, and Lou Sharbuno for their support and dedication to our team while deploying staff to work remotely from home. Your dedication, flexibility and commitment has earned much deserved admiration from the Patient Access Department. —Cathy Rafferty Hull, Patient Access
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South County Health Year in Review January 2017
Dr. Alex McBurney named 2016 Volunteer of the Year
June 2017
Nuclear Laboratory Earns Nuclear Cardiology Reaccreditation
22 local students receive South County Health scholarships
May 2017
SCMG earns national recognition as PCMH Physician of Year and President’s Award recipient named at SCH
Gastroenterology appointments now available in Westerly
SCH physicians make RI Monthly 2017 ‘ Top Docs’ list
April 2017
Quality and patient safety earn South County Health Straight A’s
Joseph Beaudoin puts his home where his heart is, Flagship Society donor
Diagnostic Imaging upgrades help physicians, help patients August 2017
SCH rated among top in nation for Quality and Patient Experience
South County Health named Healthiest Employer by PBN
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Ask Me
why I’m South County Health - Monthly word jumble!
As part of our ongoing Ask Me campaign, the Marketing Department invites you to participate in a monthly word jumble contest! Unscramble the following words correctly and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, Panera Bread, or Dunkin Donuts (prizes are taxable)! You must send your unscrambled answers to hcosta@ southcountyhealth.org. Winners will be announced in the next issue of Over the Waves. This month’s word scramble theme is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: vxreci
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piboys
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Year in Review cont’d from page 3
SCH among “Best Hospitals” by US News and World Report October 2017
SCH exec elected to serve on national nursing board
AND THE DECEMBER WORD JUMBLE WINNERS ARE...
Amy Sundstrom
To claim your prize, email Hillary Costa at hcosta@southcountyhealth.org or call 401-788-8597. Answers from December, Safe Toys and Celebrations Month: ywervoaertpeieect ieejrcoplt protective eyewear projectile ouisvisrpne supervision
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November 2017
2017 Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award Recipient
RNs become BSNs to improve patient care
Giving Spirit
Eve Keenan receives Sturges Award December 2017 The staff at the Center for Women’s Health in Wakefield donated food items to the New Assembly Church in South Kingstown just in time for the holidays. L to R: Vanessa Titus, Kim Baffaro, Donna Dittrich, Cathy McLaughlin and Patty Gabrielle.
Gala 2017: Mission Possible, Mission Accomplished
Three categories earn “Best” in 2018 Women’s Choice Award
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Remembering Kathy DeGraide, RN: A Message from Aaron Weisboard, MD Physicians and nurses alike put in long hours of studying and years of clinical training to earn their titles. Yet, once bestowed, the same title can be worn very differently by different people. On some it can seem to be mere letters on a lab coat or diploma hanging on the wall. But a select few wear their title proudly as a badge of honor, a heroic shield of knowledge, experience and compassion used to protect and heal. From the moment I met Kathy DeGraide, RN, it was clear she was one of the latter. Kathy was, in my view, the Sergeant of our unit. She was a practical and effective leader who commanded respect and admiration from both her staff nurses and administrative leaders alike. After earning her stripes in the trenches of sub-acute care facilities, Kathy eventually moved to South County Hospital where she found her home on the telemetry floor. There, Kathy became a Clinical Leader, serving as an invaluable mentor and friend. Despite attaining her leadership role, or perhaps because of it, Kathy, like many great clinicians, continued to question her abilities. She was unafraid to wonder aloud whether she was truly qualified to be responsible for patients’ lives. Those of us who worked with her had no doubt.
In addition to being an amazing nurse and a compassionate caregiver, Kathy, as I think all of us learned quickly, always spoke her mind. If anything potentially compromised patient care, Kathy was the first to let those in authority know. She protected both her patients and colleagues fiercely and inspired all of those who worked with her to do the same. But for all of her professional fortitude it was another aspect of Kathy’s wonderful personality that made her the most beloved nurse on the floor. She was hysterically funny. While people on the outside of medicine looking in have a hard time finding humor in illness and morbidity, those of us working in the field know how crucial it is to maintain a sense of humor when surrounded by suffering. No matter how depressing the clinical scenario, Kathy always found a way to make us, and her patients, laugh. The
power of her sense of humor pervaded Frost 2 and lifted spirits repeatedly when it was needed the most. Now is one of those times. Kathy’s absence, both physically and spiritually, has devastated the staff. I last saw her a few weeks before she passed. We sat her in living room looking out at her amazing garden. The flowers, like Kathy, a spectacular burst of color and warmth slowly fading. She and I spent our time together that morning reminiscing about the ups and downs of the hospital and of life. Her eyes lit up when she spoke about the staff on the telemetry floor and of South County Hospital in general. She was incredibly proud of her nurses and of their professional development and accomplishments. Most of all, Kathy was proud to be an R.N. I can’t imagine anyone wearing the title better. A Shining Beacon Kathy and fellow staff singing in the holiday video in 2016.
Thank Goodness for Giving Tuesday The Development team would like to thank the 37 donors who helped make the system’s first Giving Tuesday campaign a success! Together we raised $10,368 including a $4,000 match by president and CEO, Lou Giancola. These funds go toward the Annual Fund which supports enhancing our services and technology, attracting the best staff, mainting a healing environment and funding important expansion, renovation and construction projects.
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South County Health Holiday Lunch
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: ANNE LIBERMAN Our Volunteer of the Year, Anne Liberman, has been volunteering for 14 years and has served over 4,000 hours. You can find her at our Patient Information Desk helping visitors find their loved ones, answering questions on wayfinding, or directing surgical patients to their check-in. Anne brightens our program every day she serves. She is kind, generous, humble and hates her picture being taken. She enjoys her family and most of all, her dogs! Anne brings positivity to any situation at the front desk. She’s professional, calm in stressful situations, and always fun to be around. For more information on how you can become a volunteer, contact Nadine McCauley at nmccauley@southcountyhealth.org or call 401-788-1982.
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Health eCooking: Shrimp Gazpacho Calories: 120 | Serving Size: 1 cup | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 416mg
Light, refreshing and low calorie, this tasty shrimp gazpacho can be made ahead to let the flavors meld. If you don’t have fresh tomatoes on hand, tomato juice will work as a substitute. Ingredients 4 garlic cloves minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 lb cooked large shrimp peeled and deveined 1 1/2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes 1 cup tomato juice (if needed) 1 small cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 red bell pepper chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and minced 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free if needed) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp salt Black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves cut into a chiffonade
Preparation In a medium bowl, combine half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the red wine vinegar and the lemon juice. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Fill a large pot halfway with water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Blanch and peel the tomatoes. With a paring knife, cut an “X” on the bottom of each tomato. Boil the tomatoes for 15 seconds. Remove the tomatoes and transfer to an ice bath. Allow to cool until able to handle, about 1 minute. Remove and pat dry. Peel, core and seed the tomatoes. Discard the peel. Place the seeds and pulp into a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Press as much of the juice through as possible. Add enough bottled tomato juice to bring the total to 2 cups; if necessary. In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups tomato juice, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, remaining garlic, remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, cumin, salt and black pepper. Transfer about half of the mixture to a blender and puree for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine. Stir in shrimp mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to overnight. Serve chilled, garnished with basil. Visit Health eCooking at www.southcountyhealth.org for more
WELCOME TO THE FOLD New Staff
Tracy Aniello, Telemetry Maria Arias, West Team Azure Bergeron, Ortho Steve Bessette, EVS Mitzie Bonney, Ortho Eric Carnevale, Emergency Room Naim Cheatham, EVS Lawrence Clark, Telemetry Gina Colao, Pediatric Services Jillian Couchon, Float Mari-beth Dziadosz, Rehab Inpatient Stephanie Forget, ICU Gail Gagas, Interventional Radiology Darby Galliot, Central Supply Kristin Higgs, Med Surg Unit Carolee Larimar, Emergency Room Sabrina Lepore, Patient Access Sandra Mann, West Team
Cheryl Moffett, Med Surg Unit Rosa Mott, Center for Women's Health Sarah Nardella, Med Surg Unit Kathleen Ogni, East Team Justin Orlandi, Materials Management Paula Pelletier, Westerly Primary Care Ashley Perrino, Physician Support Danijela Price, Telemetry Shannah Shea, Telemetry Aimee Sherman, Ortho Kimberly Short, Accounting Dennis Sidoti, Human Resources Aizhan Tuleubayeva, Float Kathryn Vincent, EG Express Care Susan White, Float Jeannine Witham, West Team Susan Woodard, Accounting
Cyber Security Champion MIS would like to congratulate this month's Cyber Security Champion:
Hugh (Mac) McGillivray, Surgical Services A Cyber Security Champion is someone who goes above and beyond to protect our patient data from being compromised. Thank you for keeping the safety of our patients’ data always in mind!
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Upcoming Events
Are Your Pets Ready for Baby? Thursday, January 11, 6:30 – 8pm East Greenwich Free Library, 82 Pierce St. Having a new baby in the house can affect your beloved pets, too. Baby-Ready Pets is a program endorsed by the American Humane Association to help expectant families prepare their four-legged family members for their newborn and toddler brothers and sisters. Learn more > Coaches vs. Cancer - Sponsored by South County Health URI vs. Duquesne Saturday, January 27, Noon URI Ryan Center, Kingston Email marketing@southcountyhealth.org for ticket information.
Quit Smoking For Good Wednesday, January 31, 6:30 – 8pm South County Health Potter Conference Center This free presentation given by Maggie Mann, registered respiratory therapist, will provide an overview of the proven methods used in the highly effective 8-week smoking cessation program, Fit to Quit. Learn more > National Wear Red Day Friday, February 2, All Day System-wide Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kills approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. Submit your team spirit photos to hcosta@southcountyhealth.org Sports Injuries: Prevention is the Best Medicine Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 pm – 8 pm South County Health Potter Conference Center Don’t let your student-athletes suffer irreparable harm that could prevent them from participating in the sports that they love. This lecture will be presented by Orthopedic Physician Dr. Charlotte Moriarty of Ortho Rhode Island South County. Learn more >
To ensure your space, please register online at www.southcountyhealth.org. January 2018
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