Arkansas Hospitals Fall 2018

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Finding the "Secret Sauce": Accountable Clinical Management and Physician Engagement

ARKANSAS HOSPITALS IS PUBLISHED BY THE ARKANSAS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION 419 Natural Resources Drive • Little Rock, AR 72205 Elisa M. White, Editor-in-Chief Nancy Robertson, Senior Editor & Contributing Writer DESIGN TEAM: Jamison Mosley, Jamie Smith, Kellie McAnulty

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From Batesville to Brazil: The Perioperative Surgical Home Collaborative

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Your Hospital's Culture Determines its Safety

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Victims of Sexual Assault Presenting in the ED

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Allies in Health Care: The AHA Physician Alliance

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Profile: Brad Parsons, NEA Baptist

HOSPITAL HEROES

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AHA Services Presents: SUNRx Solutions

17 Dr. Willard Burks

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What is 340B?

QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY

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Hospitals Win Big at Governor's Quality Awards

31 Focus on Quality

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AHA Services: A Competitive Advantage

Team Sport of 32 The Antimicrobial Stewardship

POLICY AND ADVOCACY

The Path to Better Care 35 Coordination for ACOs

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President’s Message AHA Calendar Editor’s Letter All About Hospitals Newsmakers & Newcomers

COACH’S PLAYBOOK Science Meets the 40 Medical Art of Persuasion

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Coverage At Risk: Reporting Challenges under Arkansas Works The Capitol Report The Value Initiative

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Darren Caldwell, Newport / Chairman Chris Barber, Jonesboro / Chairman-Elect Peggy Abbott, Camden / Treasurer Ryan Gehrig, Fort Smith / At-Large Molly Burns, Magnolia Greg Crain, Little Rock Barry Davis, Paragould David Deaton, Clinton Phil Gilmore, Crossett John Heard, McGehee Vince Leist, Harrison James Magee, Piggott Mike McCoy, Danville Ray Montgomery, Searcy Ron Peterson, Mountain Home Larry Shackelford, Fayetteville Darlene Tuohy, Bella Vista Doug Weeks, Little Rock Debra Wright, Nashville EXECUTIVE TEAM: Robert “Bo” Ryall / President and CEO Jodiane Tritt / Executive Vice President Tina Creel / President of AHA Services, Inc. Elisa M. White / Vice President and General Counsel Pam Brown / Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety Lyndsey Dumas / Vice President of Education DISTRIBUTION: Arkansas Hospitals is distributed quarterly to hospital executives, managers and trustees throughout the United States; to physicians, state legislators, the congressional delegation, and other friends of the hospitals of Arkansas.

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PRESIDENT’S Message

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REDUCING TRANSPORTATION GAPS Transportation and the Role of Hospitals is the latest in a series of free guides and resources released by the American Hospital Association, the Health Research & Educational Trust and the Association for Community Health Improvement on how hospitals and health systems can address social determinants of health.

Each year, 3.6 million people in the United States do not obtain medical care due to transportation issues. These include lack of vehicle access, inadequate infrastructure, long distances and lengthy times to reach needed services, transportation costs, and adverse policies that affect travel.

Often thought of as a problem only in rural areas, transportation challenges impact both urban and rural communities.

Multiple strategies may be needed to reduce transportation gaps for patients. This guide discusses the role of hospitals and health systems and recommends strategies for addressing transportation issues, including screening and evaluating patients’ transportation needs and providing transportation services through community partnerships or programs. The guide includes four case studies on hospitals and health systems and their interventions to reduce transportation barriers in their communities.

Download this guide and others in the series by visiting www.hpoe.org and clicking on “Guides.”

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The PSH Collaborative Helped its Members Reduce Cost of Care and Achieve Return on Investment

Reduced Length of Stay (up to 50%) & Episode of Care Costs (up to $4-10k)

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Improved Quality & Patient Satisfaction (e.g., decreased pain scores by 75%)

Reduced Hospital Acquired Conditions (up to 30%) & Readmissions (up to 75%)

Alignment with Bundled Payment and ACO programs (e.g., reduced SNF use by up to 50%)

Engaging specialists in value-based care and fostering specialist-hospital collaboration Eliminating silos and fragmented care Decreasing unnecessary testing and utilization, improving room turnover Ensuring appropriate post-discharge care

The PSH Collaborative Helps Providers At All Stages

Core Collaborative: Launching PSH Pilots

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Advanced Cohort: Improving PSH Performance & Preparing for VBP programs

Advanced Bundles Payment Add-On: Implementation and operating bundled payments

Emeritus Cohort (invitation only): Scaling PSH Pilots & Aligning with VBP programs

Protocols, pathways, templates, toolkits Best practice sharing 1:1 Dedicated Partner coaching on SMART and stretch goals Monetization arrangements Data collection and benchmarking

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Interested in joining? Email PSH@asahq.org

• PTCOA has clinics in Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, North Little Rock, White Hall, Conway, and Bentonville. PTCOA is also proud to serve through its sister clinics in Batesville, Searcy, and Mountain Home.

• PTCOA’s team consists of physicians and nurse practitioners with over 100 years of combined pain management experience • PTCOA provides truly comprehensive pain management, embracing both med management and interventions.

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High Reliability 2011-2018 Certified Zero Awards ICU Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (19) ICU Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (22) Hospital-Wide Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (7) Hospital-Wide Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (6) Ventilator Associated Pneumonias (23) NHSN Hip Arthroplasty Surgical Site Infections (1) NHSN All Surgical Site Infections Retained Foreign Bodies (48) Iatrogenic Pneumothorax (26) Accidental Punctures and Lacerations (8) Pressure Ulcers Stages III & IV (38) Hospital Associated Injuries (9) Deep Vein Thrombosis and/or Pulmonary Embolism (2) Deaths Among Surgical Inpatients with Serious Treatable Complications (1) Birth Traumas (18) Obstetric Trauma in Natural Deliveries with Instrumentation (6) Serious Safety Events 1&2 (25) Serious Safety Events 1 & 2 for 1000 Days (2) All Serious Safety Events (1) Early Elective Deliveries (17) Manifestations of Poor Glycemic Control (24)

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The American Hospital Association also offers a toolkit, Stem the Tide, to help hospitals and health systems work with their patients, clinicians and communities to tackle the opioid epidemic.

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When he takes a break from studying.

A perfect moment to talk about alcohol.

Alarming numbers of pre-teens are drinking alcohol—which makes it urgent drinking. For tips on how—and when—to begin the conversation, visit:

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REVISED SEPTEMBER 2017

Sexual Assault/Child Sexual Abuse: Emergency Department Response All Licensed Emergency Departments Shall Provide Medical Forensic Examinations for Sexual Assault Victims per Arkansas Code 12-12-403 a; 403 e

Allegation of sexual assault/abuse: Is the patient under 18 years of age?

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1. Ask patient if they would like an advocate. If so, call _________. It is not a HIPAA violation to place this call.

2. If the sexual assault occurred within 96 hours, ED will offer/provide a Rape Kit Exam.

3. The incident does not have to be reported to law enforcement in order to provide Rape Kit exam.

4. If patient wants to report for investigation, make police report.

5. No exam shall be performed without patient’s consent.

6. Basic health exam and STI/pregnancy prophylaxis should still be offered even if Rape Kit collection declined.

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

YES Make mandated report to AR Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-482-5964). Include safety concerns in report.

Report Accepted by Hotline?

No

Yes

Ask hotline if Arkansas State Police/Crimes Against Children Division (ASP-CACD) or Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will be assigned as primary

Arkansas State Police/ Crimes Against Children Division (ASP-CACD) assigned: -HOLD for contact by Arkansas State Police/ Crimes Against Children Division to coordinate plan of care

Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Assigned: -No rape kit needed if offender < 10 years old (regardless of time frame) -Basic health exam -Contact Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) on-call if immediate safety concern

Provide/refer for Rape Kit Exam

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Is the patient under 18 years of age AND there was either lack of consent or ability to consent?

OR Is the patient under 16 years of age and more than 3 years age difference between age of patient and alleged offender (regardless of consent)?

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Test for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) and pregnancy if indicated.

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NEW DIABETES

RESOURCE With contributions from leading diabetes experts from around the world, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), a division of the National Institutes of Health, has completed the third edition of a resource designed to be a preeminent source for crucial scientific information on diabetes and its complications: Diabetes in America, 3rd Edition.

“Diabetes doubles the risk of many devastating conditions in the body, from hearing loss to heart disease to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,” said NIDDK Director Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D. “With this third edition of Diabetes in America, we hope to shine a light on the many consequences of this costly and chronic disease and how research continues to improve the outlook for people with, or at risk for, diabetes or its complications.”

Learn about the key points of Diabetes in America, 3rd Edition by reading the fact sheet (PDF), or dive into the data by viewing the full publication. Both are available free of charge at niddk.nih.gov.

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Advancing Health in Partnership

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The relationships between physicians and hospitals have never been more important.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Like so many members of the Arkansas Hospital Association, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is a proud supporter of its surrounding communities. When NARMC found out that Valley Springs School District had a specific need the hospital system could meet, hospital staff began the process of fulfilling the district’s request.

The need? A hospital bed for the nurse’s office in order to serve students better.

“When we found out about this need, I knew this was something we could help with,” says NARMC Vice-President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer Sammie Cribbs. “We recently upgraded several beds in order to enhance patient care, and we were able to donate a bed we were no longer using. We are proud to be able to serve our local communities in such a way.”

NARMC staff delivered the bed before school began in late August. School Nurse Shannon Tennison relocated her office to make room for the bed.

“As a school district, we want to make sure our students’ needs are met, whether that comes in the form of pencils and paper or more specific needs,” Superintendent Judy Green said. “We are thankful NARMC was able to provide the equipment we needed.”

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The 340B Drug Savings Program:

HELPING HOSPITALS KEEP PATIENTS & COMMUNITIES HEALTHY Prescription drug prices skyrocket

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Washington Post:

“Drug prices top Americans’ list of health care concerns” The rapidly rising cost of prescription drugs is threatening access and affordability for millions of Americans who need life-saving medications.

Hospitals use 340B savings to provide:

The 340B program requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to hospitals and other organizations that care for communities with many low-income and uninsured patients.

Small program, big benefits for patients and no cost to the government

340B cost (2.8%)

increased access to care Rx

clinical pharmacy services community outreach programs free vaccinations transportation to follow-up appointments

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340B is a small program that constitutes less than 2.8 percent of the $457 billion in annual drug purchases made in the U.S., and it does not cost the government or taxpayers money.

Congress should preserve the 340B program to

PROTECT PATIENTS’ ACCESS TO CARE Learn more at:

www.aha.org/protect340B Despite a 25-year track record of increasing access to care for vulnerable patients and communities, some want to scale back or eliminate the 340B program.

This would hurt patients while adding to the record profits of pharmaceutical companies.

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Arkansas Works Program

August 2018 Report

As of July 8, DHS data showed just over 62,000 Arkansas Works enrollees were subject to the work requirement in August. Most are already meeting the requirement through work, school, or other life situations that made them exempt from reporting. Numbers below are a point-in-time snapshot of the requirement and some fluctuate daily.

1,218 Satisfied reporting requirement

62,635* Originally estimated to be subject to work requirement in August

16,357 Did not satisfy reporting requirement

265,223 Total Arkansas Works population as of August 1, 2018.

Between July 8 and Sept. 9, 2018, 2,623 fewer people became subject to the requirement due to case closures unrelated to compliance or a change in circumstances. That left 60,012 subject to the requirement in August.

One month non-compliance

6,174** **

2,247 Reported an exemption since receiving notice

40,190 Meeting requirement due to work, training, or other activity.

Notices explained these enrollees are exempt from reporting their activities.

Three months

Two months non-compliance non-compliance (closed)

5,076**

4,353

due to closures unrelated to compliance & as of Sept. 9, 2018

*Enrollees ages 30-49 are being phased into the requirement from June through September 2018. Those 19-29 will roll in starting January 2019.

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State House of Representatives District 53

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Mike Hopkins

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Christian Ramirez

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Thomas L. Fougere

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Kevin McDugle

Nick Mahoney

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Brad Perry

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Sources: 1. Monmouth University Polling Institute. Health Care is Top Concern of American Families. Accessed at https://www.monmouth.edu/ polling-institute/reports/MonmouthPoll_US_020717/; 2. Peterson Kaiser Health System Tracker. What Do We Know About People with High Out-of-Pocket Spending? Accessed at: http://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/recent-forecasted-trends-prescription-drug-spending/?_sf_ s=recent+trends#item-people-taking-rx-drugs-say-can-afford-treatment-1-4-difficult-timeaffording-medicine; 3. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Producer Price Index data, 2007 - 2016, for Hospitals (NAICS Code 622).

Implementing operational solutions to reduce costs.

Sources: 1. Monmouth University Polling Institute. Health Care is Top Concern of American Families. Accessed at https://www.monmouth.edu/ polling-institute/reports/MonmouthPoll_US_020717/; 2. Peterson Kaiser Health System Tracker. What Do We Know About People with High Out-of-Pocket Spending? Accessed at: http://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/recent-forecasted-trends-prescription-drug-spending/?_sf_ s=recent+trends#item-people-taking-rx-drugs-say-can-afford-treatment-1-4-difficult-timeaffording-medicine; 3. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Producer Price Index data, 2007 - 2016, for Hospitals (NAICS Code 622).

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Arkansas Children’s Northwest Springdale, Arkansas

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WE BUILD TO HEAL At Nabholz, thePLACES buildings that matter to you matter to us.

At Nabholz, the buildings that matter to you matter to us.

It might look like just a hospital, but to the 200,000 children and families Arkansas Children’s Northwest serves in Northwest Arkansas, it’s a beacon It might look like just a hospital, but to the 200,000 children and families of hope and healing, providing care close to home. With over 300 team Arkansas Children’s Northwest serves in Northwest Arkansas, it’s a beacon members who call this region home, we understand that difference.

of hope and healing, providing care close to home. With over 300 team members who call this region home, we understand that difference.

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