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From The President & CEO It is with great pleasure that I share with you that the Greater Hudson Valley Health System has been named one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. 135 companies, spanning 23 countries and 57 industries were granted this honor. The Scott Batulis President & CEO GHVHS is one of only seven non-profit healthcare providers, in the world, to achieve this recognition. Ethics are about moral judgements; the decision about choosing what’s right over what’s wrong. Ethical behavior and social responsibility have great benefits. When we do the right thing each and every time, we build trust with our coworkers, physicians, patients and our community. Trust enhances reputation, one of our most important assets. Reputation attracts patients and great talent. Increases in patient volume and the retention of skilled talent provides further growth so we can continue to provide needed services to our community. I am extremely proud of this honor and each member of our hospital family should be, too! Thank you for helping the GHVHS attain this recognition. Each year we ask employees to help us gauge how well we’re doing to collectively to improve Orange Regional as an excellent place to work. Recently, we invited all employees to participate in the annual employee engagement survey. I am pleased to report that 79% of employees chose to participate in the survey this year, a record number for us. With many more of you giving us your feedback, our Grand Mean, which is the average score on a 5 point scale across all of the 12 questions on the survey, stayed the same as last year at 4.09. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Leaders have received your team’s scorecard and will share it with you in the near future. As in past years, each department will work together on celebrating their team’s strengths, as well as putting a plan in place on an action item of their choosing. In the meantime, please consider your own engagement. There are many continuing and new initiatives within the hospital for you to become involved in. Think about what you can do to make a positive difference in your unit or department in 2018. We want you to be challenged, engaged and to make a difference!
Sincerely, Scott Batulis President and CEO
February 2018
GHVHS Named One Of The 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies®
Captain Integrity makes sure to visit Hospital departments to educate employees on our compliance program.
The Greater Hudson Valley Health System (GHVHS), comprised of Catskill Regional Medical Center, Orange Regional Medical Center, Catskill Regional Medical Group and Orange Regional Medical Group, has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies. GHVHS is one of only seven honorees in the nonprofit healthcare providers industry, underscoring a commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices. In 2018, 135 honorees were recognized, spanning 24 countries and 57 industries. The honorees had record levels of involvement with their stakeholders and their communities around the world. Measuring and improving culture, leading authentically and committing to transparency, diversity and inclusion were all priorities for honorees. The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient ® (EQ) framework, which offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized manner. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. The full list of the 2018 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees
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February 2018
Congratulations Orange Regional Medical Group Urgent Care and Catskill Regional Medical Group Urgent Care have both received the Certified Urgent Care designation, which distinguishes them as Certified Urgent Care Category 2 facilities. This designation places them among a select few such centers across the country to have met all established criteria of the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). Catskill Regional is the only urgent care in Sullivan County to have earned this designation from the UCAOA. With this certification, Orange Regional Urgent Care, Catskill Regional Urgent Care and the Urgent Care Association of America demonstrate their shared commitment toward providing patients with access to appropriate levels of care.
Thank You Dr. Lauren Roman and the team at Catskill Regional Medical Group received this plaque from the Maternal Infant Services Network (MISN) in recognition of their Thanksgiving donation and dedication to helping women and children in the community. MISN is a non-profit organization dedicated to family and community health and wellness across the lifespan. It serves all members of the community, specifically those who need information, education, and support to achieve better health at every stage of their life. Through collaborative partnerships with the medical, educational, human services, and faith-based sectors, MISN paves the way to healthy futures for all members of the Mid-Hudson Region.
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Leading The Way Donna Waaland, BSN, RN, CMSRN, CBN has been appointed as Nurse Manager of the Bariatric Surgery and Medical/Surgical Unit. Donna has been with Orange Regional for 14 years. She has cared for bariatric patients since 2008. Donna is a Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) with the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and Certified as a Medical/ Surgical Registered Nurse by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain College and her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from LeMoyne College. She is scheduled to complete her Master’s in Nursing from Chamberlain College in February 2018. Donna can be reached at 333-2444 or dwaaland@ghvhs.org. Julie Kay, MS, RDN, CDN has been appointed as Bariatric Dietitian Educator. Julie is passionate about nutrition, and thrives on delivering individualized counseling and education. She is a Registered Dietitian, a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), and a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Julie is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and she obtained her Nutrition/Dietetics degree from Montclair State University. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island. Julie can be reached at 333-7325 or jkay@ghvhs.org.
Congratulations Mark O’Brien, BS, LNMT, ARRT (CT), NMTCB (RS), NCT recently passed the NMTCB Radiation Safety exam. The NMTCB(RS) credential is designed to establish a technologist's expertise in all aspects of RAM and CT radiation safety issues, while also verifying their competency in fluoroscopy, X-ray and MRI safety matters. Mark is one of only 72 technologists nationally to hold this credential.
GHVHS News Lorin Mask has joined the Greater Hudson Valley Health System as Director of Organizational Development and Learning. Lorin comes to us most recently from Montclair State University where she was the Director of Learning and Development. Lorin was also Archcare/ TCC Healthcare Center’s Director of Organizational Development and Learning. She brings an impressive background in working with organizations in the areas of leadership, change management, talent development, strategic planning and organizational coaching. Lorin received her Master’s Degree from the University of New Haven and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas. She holds additional professional certifications in organizational coaching through the Coaches Certification Institute and she is also professionally certified in Learning and Performance through the Association for Talent Development. She can be reached at 333-0227 or lmask@ghvhs.org.
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February 2018
Welcome New Employees Maya Agosto Tori Baggatta Ashley M Bentkowski Karen Canavan Nayeli Castillo Castillo Amy Castro Thalia Copeland Stephanie Crockett Kimberly Daly Nina DeAngelis Kelly Flaherty Nancy Fontana Amanda Fortes Kriselle Francisco Stephanie Frey Stefany Garcia Misha Gardiner Nina Geiss Samantha Gonzalez Sarah Huckabone Ian Inso Veronica Jackson Sheilla Jean-Baptiste Selwyn Jones Michael M Kiragu Alcairis Lopez Sarah Mazur Yvonne Mckinney Nancy Millspaugh Rebecca Mulder Tomanda D Nelson Theresa Papazicos Lazarus Perez Matthew Perry James Phillips Melanie Portilla Lizmary Reyes Kyla Richardson Grace Robles Karina Rodriguez Samantha Sanchez Samantha Savaglio Brittany Sharpe Antwon Smith John Stach Yeydras Traverso Benjie Ventura Isaac Villicana Jennifer N Waite Jessica Webster Lindsey Wessels Shenai Williams Matthew Wolek Amy Younes
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Coming Up Daisies
On January 12, our nursing, medical staff and executive team joined to congratulate our most recent DAISY Award honoree, Melissa Kuhn, RN. DAISY Award honorees personify Orange Regional’s remarkable patient experience. Nurses who are leaders of nursing excellence by providing exceptional patient care in a progressive, dynamic and healing environment, can be nominated and winners will be recognized as outstanding role models within our nursing community. To nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award, visit www.ormc.org/daisyaward.org.
Little Hats, Big Hearts Orange Regional partnered with the American Heart Association (AHA), in connection with The Children’s Heart Foundation, for the “Little Hats, Big Hearts” Program during February/American Heart Month to help raise awareness for congenital heart defects. Every baby born at Orange Regional during the month of February received a little red hat. American Heart Month aims to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of American men and women, and Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week, focuses on congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the country. Congenital heart defects are structural problems with the heart present at birth. They result when a mishap occurs during heart development soon after conception and often before the mother is aware that she is pregnant. Defects range in severity from simple problems, such as "holes" between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations, such as complete absence of one or more chambers or valves. The AHA put a call out to knitting and crocheting enthusiasts in December, and little red hats came pouring in from all over the region. Some parents of children born with congenital heart defects sent hats in, as well. Some donated hats in memory of those lost to heart defects. -4-
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Nurse Of Distinction Committee Selects 2017 Nominees And Finalists In conjunction with an 1199SEIU joint labor management project, outstanding nurses from Orange Regional will represent our organization at an annual gala in May, better known as the “Academy Awards for Nurses,” at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott. Each year, one winner is selected in each of the following categories: nurse of distinction, nurse leader, preceptor and novice nurse.
Congratulations to the following nurses for being selected by Orange Regional’s Nurse of Distinction Committee as a nominee in the following categories: NOVICE - Hannah Hirsch (4 West/Orthopaedics) is a BSN graduate who is enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner program and she was described by a patient as a congenial, attentive, and knowledgeable professional that we should “cherish”. Hannah volunteers her time at a children’s oncology unit as well. Driven and compassionate, this novice nurse is one we are proud to call our own.
PRECEPTOR - Bonnie Jo Graziano (4 West/Orthopaedics) is a BSN nurse who holds two certifications in her area. She is described as the model of grace and effortlessly kind to all she encounters no matter the circumstances. Bonnie is a military mom, Daisy Award winner and a Shining Star recipient. One patient described her as “the most exceptional nurse” who made her feel like a part of the family.
NURSE LEADER - Robin Sells (Nursing Unit Director – 4 South) is a MSN prepared leader who is a certified Nurse Executive and certified in med/surg. She was a key leader in the development of the “No One Dies Alone” program. Her unit trialed the Frequent Safety Rounders project as a way to better prevent falls and decrease sitter use. She is described as always one to lend a helping hand, making special connections with patients and families.
NURSE OF DISTINCTION – Azucena (Sionnie) Leblanc (Emergency Room) is a BSN prepared nurse with many years of experience in emergency room nursing. Always one to help, she is described as “having the skill to be compassionate in the toughest situations.” She was recognized by one physician as the nurse he would pick up extra shifts to work alongside. She is known to recognize her colleagues at the end of the day over the intercom telling them what a great job they did. Described as “an amazing person, beautiful inside and out” her mantra is known to be “patient first” with nothing that gets in the way of that concept. As one of her recommendations noted, “When Sionnie speaks, people listen.” She offers of herself to the community, as well as helping out with the Arthritis walk, soup kitchens, and gathering supplies for those in need. She upholds the high standards of a nurse of distinction nominee.
Nurses were nominated by their peers and leadership in recognition of their skills and dedication to their profession, patients, coworkers and the organization. From the list of nominees, semi-finalists in each category were selected. Semi-finalists across New York State will be interviewed by the New York City nursing committees and will compete against other New York institutions for the top honor in each category. To learn more, contact Same Day Surgery Registered Nurse and 1199SEIU RN Contract Administrator, Linda Dickman, at 333-1065 or ldickman@ormc.org.
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11th Annual Pajama Drive
Thank you to all who donated to our pajama drive to make a difference in the life of a child. There are hundreds of children living in our community who have never had their own pair of new pajamas. We collected new pajamas (newborn to age 18) through February 2. All Pajamas were distributed by Inspire to children in need from various organizations throughout Orange County.
February 2018
Auxiliary Donates $10,000 To Pediatrics Department
The Orange Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $10,000 to the hospital’s Pediatrics Department. The generous donation will be used to purchase nonopioid medication, such as nitrous oxide, to help our smallest patients alleviate pain during their visits.
Minisink Valley Elementary School Donates Cards For Patients Second graders at Minisink Elementary school recently learned about giving and donated original cards crafted for patients in our hospital as part of their project. Special thanks to our news friends for their time and generosity.
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February 2018
News Bulletin Security Reminder
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Healthy Food Drive Orange Regional, in partnership with Eat Smart New York – a Cornell Cooperative Extension program, collected healthy food donations. Food collected as part of the Nourish Your Neighbor healthy food drive was donated to the local food pantry and will assist in feeding local families in need. These donations will help those in need by providing nutritionally dense foods that foster better health.
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February 2018
Save The Dates Blood Drive
March Of Dimes March For Babies
First Wednesday of the month
April 29, 2018 8:00 a.m. Registration, Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The American Red Cross Donor bus will be located outside of the Main Campus Entrance
American Heart Association Heart Walk
Y2 Kids Career Fair April 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. U.S. Army 2nd Aviation Detachment Stewart International Airport
May 6, 2018 Check-In at 9:30 a.m. Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Lake Welch Beach, Harriman State Park
Auxiliary Vendor Sales Program All sales take place on the ground floor of the Main Campus in the Conference Center Lobby. Jazzy's Boutique
March 8, 2018
Leslie's Jewelry
March 14, 2018
Kid's Stuff
March 21, 2018
Eleanor's Jewelry
March 22, 2018
John's Jewelry Box
March 30, 2018
ORMC ORMC EmployeeEmployee Art Exhibition Art Exhibition Call for Art! Entry deadline May 1st!
Limited space, so first come first served – 1 to 3 pieces of art per artist depending on total amount of entries and available wall space.
Gala reception/opening: Friday, June 1. Please submit artwork digitally or original to Nina Favata at nfavata@ghvhs.org. Maximum entry size: 30” Wide 36” High (including frame).
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