HSS ECHO - March 2018

ECHO

March 2018 Vol. 20 Issue 3

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

Education Day 2018

HSS Hosts Annual Event for Florida Residents

HSS Family Members Experience the Patient Journey

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ducation lies at the foundation of our

n February 12, HSS hosted its annual

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Roadmap and is a strong focus at HSS.

‘HSS In Florida’ panel event at The

This not only includes educating others

through the sharing of our knowledge and expertise,

Breakers in Palm Beach. Nearly 400

but also educating members of the HSS family on

guests in attendance learned about regenerative

everything taking place across our organization.

medicine, physical therapy and the realities of joint

To celebrate and honor this, we held our annual

replacements from some of our leading experts

Education Day in early March. The theme of this year’s

during a panel session and Q&A, which was followed

event was “Experience the HSS Patient Journey.”

Rehabilitation discussed their offerings and

by a cocktail reception.

“Over the past year, HSS has grown and evolved,

demonstrated different systems we use at HSS

The event opened with a welcome from Lou

offering patients expanded options for care,” said

to help patients seeking care. This included PRS’s

Shapiro, President and CEO, and Todd J. Albert,

Scott DeNegre, PhD, Vice President of Operational

system Kyruus, a provider data management

MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, who

Excellence, who oversaw the planning of the event.

platform that enables us to match patients with

both talked about our mission and highlighted the

“Everyone at HSS works extremely hard to ensure

physicians based on their needs, as well as betterPT,

importance of Florida to HSS.

that patients receive the best care possible, so this

an app that allows patients to find a physical

“At HSS, our purpose is simple: to help people get

event was a great opportunity for HSS family

therapist and book an appointment.

back to what they need and love to do better than

members to experience our organization through

Next, patients were directed to one of four additional

any other place in the world,” said Lou. “We are

the eyes of a patient.”

tables to learn even more about the patient journey.

more than just a hospital – we are the world’s

Upon arrival to the event, attendees were given a

At the Outpatient Services table, our regional

leading academic medical center focused on

patient profile card that provided basic information

locations were highlighted, with video tours of each

musculoskeletal health. More than 1,000 of our

about a patient, including age, gender, location and

facility playing on a monitor. Visitors participated

patients travel all the way from Southeast Florida

injury overview. They were then instructed to visit

in a game of “HSS-opoly” to learn more about the

to New York City to receive care at HSS, with over

several tables throughout the Richard L. Menschel

services offered to patients at each of our regional

3,000 visits each year.”

Education Center to learn more about different

locations, including Westchester, Paramus,

Following the welcome, a panel of HSS experts

options for care.

Stamford, Long Island and Queens, as well as

presented on several topics related to our offerings

The first stop was Access, where Patient Access

the HSS ASC of Manhattan.

and expertise at HSS. This year’s panel speakers

Services, Physician Referral Services (PRS) and

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and topics included: • David W. Altchek, MD Co-Chief Emeritus, Sports Medicine Regenerative Medicine for Sports Injuries

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HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition

Adaptive Sports Academy Ski Trip

2018 Junior Knicks Coach of the Year

Jack Davis Elected as NAON President-Elect

Education Day 2018 CONTINUED FROM COVER

HSS Hosts Annual Event for Florida Residents CONTINUED FROM COVER

The Preoperative Optimization table featured

• Joel M. Press, MD

about our services and provide expert advice on

information on our pre-surgical screening options at

Physiatrist-in-Chief

topics in the field of musculoskeletal health. As we

the main Hospital, Stamford, Paramus, Long Island

Is Surgery the Answer?

grow as an organization, it is important that we

and Westchester. In addition, our Patient Education Department highlighted their core components, including live classes, webinars and microsites.

• Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS Assistant Vice President, Regional Off-Site Physical Therapy: Reaching Your Performance

opportunity to witness the Mako system in action.

Goals at Any Age

surgeons in the operating room during hip and knee replacement procedures.

and globally through events such as this.

Rehab Facilities

Visitors to the Surgical Services table had the This robotic-arm assisted technology is used by

continue to share our knowledge locally, nationally

• Douglas E. Padgett, MD Chief, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service

Finally, the Postoperative Care table highlighted all of the many places a patient can receive care following surgery. Visitors to the table were handed a card describing a specific patient scenario and were then asked to decide what location would be best for the

Myths and Realities of Joint Replacement After the panel discussion, Paul M. Pellicci, MD, Chief Emeritus, Hip Service, moderated a Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions to the panelists.

patient given their situation.

This marked the sixth year of the ‘HSS In Florida’ event, which aims to educate individuals in Florida

Several attendees asked additional questions to Drs. Douglas E. Padgett and David W. Altchek following the panel.

This year’s Education Day event was a great way for HSS family members to see firsthand the many different ways a patient can travel through our organization. As we continue to grow and expand on our journey to ‘better’ it is important that we remain focused on the patient experience, ensuring it is world-class no matter what journey a patient takes.

A special thank you to everyone who volunteered at Education Day and to the planning committee who organized the event, especially Julie Skalicky,

Panelists at the ‘HSS In Florida’ event included David Altchek, MD; Todd Albert, MD; Paul Pellicci, MD; Jaime Edelstein, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, CSCS; Joel Press, MD; and Douglas Padgett, MD.

Executive Secretary; Eden Kalman, Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Services; Pam Katkin, PA-C, Administrative Director, Physician Assistants; and Steven Portera, Executive Producer, HSS Creative Services.

Making Rounds News & Insights from Lou Shapiro, President and CEO

Access “Making Rounds” at www.hssmakingrounds.com to read the below posts and more. I look forward to your comments.

– Lou Shapiro • Here to There • Outreach and In-reach • The Cost of Curiosity

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HSS panelists took questions from the audience following presentations on several different topics.

HSS Shares Knowledge and Expertise at HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition t HSS, we are constantly looking for ways to

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improve upon our culture of excellence and our already world-class patient care. One

way we are doing this is through the implementation

Dr. Daphne Scott Honored by the Harlem Fine Arts Show ach year, the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS)

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and advanced use of our electronic medical record

recognizes the contributions of African

and other technologies across the organization. In

American medical professionals from across

early March, several members of the HSS family

the tristate area. The event aims to raise awareness

attended the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition

about medicine as a career choice for young people

to learn more about health IT and share our

and to promote health and wellness by embracing

knowledge with others in the field. The event, which

the medical community and showing the parallel

took place in Las Vegas, brings together more than

between art and health.

40,000 health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world.

During this year’s meeting, Nick Wirth, Director, Operational Excellence, and Peter Grimaldi, PA-C, MPT, Assistant Vice President, Physicians Assistants, presented to attendees about the ways in which HSS is standardizing clinical communication to improve patient-centric care coordination and collaboration.

Peter Grimaldi and Nick Wirth presented on our clinical communications strategy at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Nick and Peter shared how HSS developed a clinical communications strategy to help improve patient

strategy,” said Nick. “Improving upon our already

care, including the implementation of PerfectServe,

great patient care is something we are always

a secure communications system for sharing

focusing on, and this was just one example of how

patient care information while on the Hospital

we are doing that.”

main campus and at our regional locations. This

In addition to the presentation, several members

included consolidating and syncing all inpatient

of the IT Department, including Jamie Nelson,

and outpatient clinical communication, such as

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer;

related aspects of provider scheduling, coverage

Elizabeth Pearlman, Vice President; and Kelli

and on-call assignments; making care coordination

Nelson, Assistant Director, attended the conference

patient-centric and standardized; and phasing out

to accept the HIMSS Stage 7 award. HSS was

pagers for a significant cost savings.

awarded this prestigious honor late last year for

They shared results, including a decrease in provider

achieving a ‘paperless’ environment for clinical care

response times, an increase in patient satisfaction

through advanced use of our electronic medical

and improved protocols. In addition, Peter shared

record, Epic.

his five “Ps” for success: Position providers to drive

“Representing the efforts of all of the HSS family

adoption; pilot test your clinical communications

who made this accomplishment possible was really

tools and set reasonable go-live schedule; prepare

humbling, as was listening to the stories of the other

for personal device concerns and mobile charging

HIMSS Stage 7 honorees,” said Jamie. “We were also

needs; promote standardization when possible

lucky to have Judy Faulkner, Epic CEO, in attendance

and provide workflow training rather than system

– and seeing her truly happy for our organization’s

training; and provide clear guidelines and use cases

accomplishment. Achieving Stage 7 further

for each communication platform.

demonstrates that we are a leader in our field and

Following the presentation, an interactive Q&A

are constantly looking for ways to make our patient

session took place where those in attendance

experience and patient care delivery even better.”

Dion Clark, founder of the HFAS, and Rob Nelson, WABC-TV’s weekend news anchor, who was the master of ceremony at the event, pose with Dr. Scott.

Stephanie Javel, Office Manager, and Najiyyah Bowman, Medical Secretary, attended the event in support of Dr. Scott.

This year, Daphne Scott, MD, Assistant Attending

asked questions

Physician, was among the 13 individuals honored at

to Nick and Peter

the event, which took place at the historic Riverside

about driving provider

Church in Harlem, NY on February 15. Dr. Scott

adoption, developing

specializes in the non-surgical treatment of acute,

standards and protocols,

overuse and chronic injuries in patients of all ages

and selecting the

and sees patients on the main campus, as well as in

best technology.

Stamford, CT.

“Presenting at the HIMSS

“Being recognized by the Harlem Fine Arts Show

conference was a great

among other medical professionals in the area was

opportunity for HSS to

truly an honor,” said Dr. Scott. “Promoting health and

share our knowledge

wellness in the community is something I value

and expertise on

greatly, as is making a connection between medicine

developing and

and art.”

implementing a robust clinical communications

Kelli Nelson, Jamie Nelson and Elizabeth Pearlman accepting the award from HIMSS representatives

Congratulations, Dr. Scott, on this well-deserved recognition!

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Lerner Children’s Pavilion Adaptive Sports Academy Provides Unforgettable Memories to Pediatric Patients n February 15, the Lerner Children’s

and his self-confidence, and he can take that with

opportune time as we cheered on Team USA in the

Pavilion Adaptive Sports Academy once

him when he leaves here.”

winter Olympics!” said Lorene. “Our children work so

again provided some of our pediatric

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Angel Redmond, mother to 14-year-old Niayrah,

hard in their therapy sessions, and this is a way to

patients with the experience of a lifetime during

added, “It’s amazing to see her. She has cerebral

bring those skills to life, in a real and natural setting.

a ski trip to Windham Mountain. Eight children with

palsy and some doctors said she wasn’t going to

Most people take for granted our automatic

cerebral palsy and other conditions that affect body

walk. I want to cry.”

movement patterns. Children with physical challenges

movement, muscle control, posture and balance were given the opportunity to exceed their own expectations and participate in a new and exciting activity alongside their parents, siblings and HSS family members.

with the children, including Peyton Katz, CCLS, Pediatric Patient and Family Care Coordinator; Lorene

put a lot of effort and planning into moving their bodies; therefore, adaptive activities, such as skiing, are a way for them to challenge themselves.”

C. Janowski DPS, OTR/L, MS, C/NDT, Occupational

The Adaptive Sports Academy sponsors trips and

Therapist; Bridget Assip, PT, DPT, PCS, Physical

recreational activities at no cost to participants to

This year marked the Academy’s third trip to

Therapist; John Denneen, Director, Pediatric Service

build their self-confidence, encourage independence

Windham Mountain, but for many of the kids, it was

Lines; Richard Fleury, Vice President and Executive

and increase mobility. The trips are possible thanks

their first time skiing. Despite the fact that some of

Director, Department of Radiology and Imaging; Kristi

to the generosity of donors who support the

the patients use walking canes or hand crutches,

Wood, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Fellow; Saleana

Academy. This year’s ski trip was sponsored by the

they were still able to glide down the ski slopes –

Negron, Child Life Program Assistant; and Otis

enCourage Kids Foundation, a New York City based

something they never thought possible.

Gamboa, Manager, Social Media. In addition, trained

organization that empowers kids facing health

“This is a fabulous experience for the kids,”

volunteers from the Adaptive Sports Foundation at

challenges to live their best lives.

said Andrea Conroy, whose 12 year-old son Aidan

Windham provided instruction and adapted

Thank you to everyone at HSS who helped provide

progressed from the magic carpet and beginner

equipment for the participants.

this amazing experience to our pediatric patients!

area to explore the rest of the mountain. “When you

“Participating in the adaptive ski program was an

offer this to him, it gives him the opportunity to feel

incredible experience for all and came at such an

like he can do anything. It helps with his self-esteem

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Several HSS family members attended the ski trip

Miniseries Highlights HSS Medical Staff Caring for Athletes SS recently teamed up with MSG

discusses athletic performance assessments and

Networks and the New York Knicks

educating athletes on injury prevention.

Check out the videos on our Facebook page at

on a five-part miniseries, “HSS Sports

This miniseries helps to highlight how HSS is leading

www.facebook.com/hspecialsurgery/videos.

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Performance Lab.” The short episodes focus on

the way when it comes to orthopedic care, injury

injury prevention and treatment for athletes,

prevention and treatment for athletes at all levels.

highlighting the medical staff members who work cohesively to treat professional teams.

To date, four episodes have aired on MSG Networks, with the final episode set to air in the upcoming months. The films feature Answorth A. Allen, MD, Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and New York Knicks Team Physician, and Lisa R. Callahan, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician and Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Player Care at Madison Square Garden Sports, discussing the relationship between medical staff and players and the importance of understanding what the best approach is for treating each individual player.

Also featured are Howard J. Hillstrom, PhD, Director of the Leon Root, MD, Motion Analysis Laboratory, who talks about the advanced technology available to record a patient’s movement for assessment, and Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, who

Part I of the miniseries, “HSS Sports Performance Lab”

Employee Safety Zone HSS Welcomes New Senior Director of Security, Joe Sweeney The safety of our employees, patients and visitors is a top priority for HSS, at the main campus and across all of our regional locations. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve upon our culture of safety to ensure that we are prepared for any circumstance that might rise. We recently welcomed Joe Sweeney to the HSS family as our new Senior Director of Security. We asked Joe to tell us a little bit about his experience in the industry and his insights into security here at HSS. What is your background in the security industry?

After 21 years with the NYPD, I ran my own security company and in 2010 was hired by Bellevue Hospital as the Director of Hospital Police. I went on to create the first-of-its-kind Hospital Police Academy and was promoted to Senior Director and eventually named Commissioner of NYC Hospital Police.

What drew you to HSS? Excellence, innovation and respect.

What have you seen at HSS in regard to security that has impressed you?

I am impressed with how much the staff treats each other and the patients with respect, which I would argue is the single greatest tool in the security business.

I have been equally impressed with leadership’s commitment to ensuring the safety of staff, including having Homeland Security evaluate HSS’s physical security.

In addition, HSS has put an emphasis on training for workplace violence and active shooter response in its new employee orientation and annual in-service, as well as in person during the NYPD Shield training, which is offered on the main campus with all employees encouraged to attend. Initiatives like the “Fast Pass” pilot show that leadership continues to be proactive in new ways to secure the facility.

What are the most important security issues we are focusing on at HSS? Obviously there are catastrophic events that happen all too often and you can’t escape the headlines, but these events are all extreme manifestations of workplace violence. In most of the extreme violent cases there were minor behavioral characteristics that could have been identified as warning signs. I want our focus to be in this area and encourage the reporting of any unusual behavior.

What new initiatives do you plan to implement to make HSS even safer?

We are creating a workplace violence threat assessment task force. This group will meet regularly and take a multidisciplinary approach in reviewing incidents of aggressive behavior and workplace violence. We are also developing a security portal on the intranet to allow for better communication of security issues.

How will you ensure that safety translates to our regional locations away from the main campus?

As HSS continues to grow and be the leader in musculoskeletal health, the Security Department is actively including our regional locations in our security plans.

We have begun regular and random visits to these facilities. Additionally, we are excited to announce an intranet portal that will be available to all sites to facilitate any security needs. This will be a great tool for anything from ordering a new I.D. card to reporting concerns or locksmith issues. Fostering communication is key to our mission of keeping all HSS employees safe no matter where they are located.

What can HSS family members do to contribute to a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors?

If you see something, say something. It has been used all over the country because it is effective. I would like all of our employees to be comfortable sharing even the slightest concern and trust that the security team will address them all with professionalism and respect. Security is truly a shared responsibility; we can’t do it successfully without the help of the HSS family members. Please wear your I.D. badge and if you see someone who appears out of place, don’t hesitate to call security to investigate.

If you’d like your department featured in the Employee Safety Zone, send an email to EmployeeSafety@HSS.edu.

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Back in the Game SS’s online patient forum – Back in the

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Game – now has more than 1,900 patient

Local Basketball Coach Honored for Leadership On and Off the Court SS and the New York Knicks recently recognized a tristate area youth basketball

sportsmanship, fairness and respect,” said

coach who demonstrated unparalleled

Jessica Podell, Associate Director, Global Sports

highlights the extraordinary care members of

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always putting a focus on teaching good

leadership on and off the court, as well as a strong

Marketing & Business Development, who was a

the HSS family provide.

commitment to the community. Denis Crowley, a

member of the panel. “He has created a lasting

coach at St. Christopher’s School in Staten Island,

impact on his players’ futures and brings the very

was named the 2018 Junior Knicks Coach of the

best out of everyone he comes in contact with.”

Year, presented by Hospital for Special Surgery.

Coach Crowley was informed that he was selected

In January, a four-week nomination period took place

as Junior Knicks Coach of the Year when Knicks

stories! The postings share how HSS

helped patients get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one of the stories that

Read how HSS helped Ana Barretto of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic get back in the game.

I have been a horseback rider

where students, parents and community members

alumni John Wallace surprised him with a visit to

I was born. On March

had the opportunity to nominate a youth basketball

his school during a team scrimmage. He was

22, 2016 I fell during

coach for going above and beyond for his or her

recognized on center court at a Knicks game on

a horse jumping

team members. The 169 submissions were narrowed

February 14 at Madison Square Garden where Knicks

competition. The

down to five and a winner was selected by a panel of

legend John Starks and Bruce Slawitsky, Senior

pain in my hip never

HSS and Knicks personnel.

Vice President of Human Resources, presented him

stopped, so this is

“Coach Crowley was chosen as the winner for his

with the award.

where I made an

positive influence on the kids and the community,

practically since

appointment at HSS on October 2016 where Laura Porcella from the international patients department was there for me from the day I made the appointment until my therapies from post-op.

On December of the same year, Dr. Anil Ranawat did a hip arthroscopy on my left side and on April 2017 I was already back in the game. After eleven months without being able to practice, I became once again athlete of the year.

I feel so thankful with the HSS team for helping me get back on my horse even when I thought it was impossible.

Coach Denis Crowley with John Starks, Bruce Slawitsky and members of his team

Employee of the Month March 2018 – Morgan Strouse Congratulations to Morgan, Employee of the Month for March. Morgan is an Acute Pain RN in the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management who has been a member of the HSS family since 2013. She is dedicated, hardworking and beloved by her colleagues and patients.

Morgan sees problems as opportunities for improvement and constantly researches any issues that arise, offering well-thought-out resolutions. She also takes initiative in her role. For example, she revised the RN pain management orientation segment, overhauling the slide deck and providing an improved medium of learning.

Additionally, Morgan understands the importance of providing world-class patient care. She comes to work with a smile every day, showing a true level of concern and resolve to ensure her patients are doing well. She is passionate about care delivery, learning and sharing her knowledge with everyone she interacts with.

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Jack Davis Elected as NAON President-Elect

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arlier this year, Jack Davis, MSN, RN,

the needs of its membership. Moving forward, he

“It is an honor and privilege to serve the members of

ONC, Manager of Patient Education and

will continue to provide leadership and guidance

this great organization,” said Jack. “I look forward to

Research, was elected as President-Elect

for the betterment of NAON to meet the needs of

supporting NAON’s mission, advancing excellence in

to the 2018-2019 Executive Board of the National

6,000 members.

research, education and practice that enhances the

Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON), a

In addition to his leadership roles, Jack has

delivery of expert nursing care to patients with

nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that enhances

volunteered at the chapter and the national level,

musculoskeletal conditions.”

the lives and careers of orthopedic nurses.

including speaking at congress on behalf of NAON

Congratulations, Jack, on this exciting opportunity!

Jack has been a member of NAON for more than

and writing for various NAON publications. He has

25 years, serving as a Director on the Executive

received the NAON Outstanding Contribution Award

Board since 2015. In that role, he has worked with

twice for his work.

the board to provide strategy and direction to meet

New Medical Staff A. Holly Johnson, MD A. Holly Johnson, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at HSS specializing in helping people get back to their pre-injury level of activity, whether that is running ultra-marathons, playing collegiate ice hockey or simply walking for exercise. She treats all orthopedic conditions of the foot and ankle, with a focus on sports-related injuries, Achilles tendon problems and arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques for forefoot reconstruction (bunions), foot and ankle trauma, deformity and arthritis.

Dr. Johnson received her medical degree from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine before completing her orthopedic surgery residency and foot and ankle fellowship here at HSS. She practiced at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School from 2008-2018 prior to returning to HSS. Dr. Johnson is a physician for USA Women’s Ice Hockey and was the Team Physician at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. She is actively involved in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, serving on multiple committees including the Foundation Board of Directors. She actively engages in research in different topics within her subspecialty, including syndesmosis and other athletic injuries, as well as the orthopedic response to the opioid crisis. She has a personal interest in humanitarian mission work and the advancement of women in orthopedics.

Samir K. Trehan, MD Samir K. Trehan, MD, is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon in the Hand & Upper Extremity Service at HSS. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm and elbow, including fractures, nerve compression syndromes, ligament and tendon injuries, congenital anomalies and spasticity.

After receiving his medical degree from Brown University, Dr. Trehan completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery where he received the Professional Leadership Education Award and the Russell F. Warren Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Translational Research. He then completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.

Finally, he pursued subspecialty training in pediatric hand surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and visited multiple centers both nationally and internationally to gain further expertise in wrist arthroscopy, upper extremity trauma and pediatric hand surgery from world-renowned experts.

Dr. Trehan’s research interests mirror his clinical interests. Notably, he has been the recipient of the prestigious New Investigator Recognition Award from the Orthopedic Research Society and both the Daniel C. Riordan Award and the Emmanuel B. Kaplan Award from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He also recently participated in a pediatric hand surgery mission trip in India.

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Milestones Rehabilitation • HSS Rehabilitation was represented by more than 35 staff members at the 2018 APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Nine therapists were awarded with their board certifications: Bridget A. Assip, PT, DPT, PCS; Jenna Baynes, PT, DPT, ATC, OCS; Luba Chernov, MSPT, MPA, OCS; Ioonna Félix, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CTPS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS, Cert MDT; Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS,CSCS; Sarah McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Emily Weiss, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP; and Curtis Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS. Presenters at the conference were:

Frances Baratta-Ziska, PT, DPT, MS, PCS;

Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz, PT, DPT,

Sabrina Cerciello, PT, DPT; Erica Fritz, PT, DPT,

OCS; Jake Grundstein, PT, DPT, CSCS;

OCS; Jessica Hettler, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, OCS,

Wai-Kwong Hui, PT, DPT; Brian Jones, PT, DPT;

Cert MDT; Hector Lozada, PT, DPT, OCS; Sarah

Jay Mizuta, PT, DPT; Matt Pugliese, PT, DPT,

McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Joseph T. Molony, Jr.,

OCS, MTC, Cert. MDT; and Michelle Yang, PT,

PT, MS, SCS, CSCS; Anna Ribaudo, PT, DPT,

DPT. In addition, HSS Rehabilitation and betterPT

OCS, CKTP; Scott Siverling, PT, DPT, OCS;

collaborated on a booth in the exhibit hall where

Rupali Soeters, PT, PhD; and Sharlynn Tuohy,

attendees could learn more about HSS

PT, DPT, MBA. Posters were presented by:

professional education opportunities, the

Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, MA; William Behrns,

Rehabilitation Network and betterPT. HSS

PT, DPT, OCS; Liz Niedbala Biehl, PT, DPT, MBA;

representatives at the booth were Robin Benick,

Christopher Bux, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, CSCS,

PT, MA, and Angelic Linen, Rehabilitation

FAAOMPT; John Castro, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC;

Network Coordinator.

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Welcome Frank O. Aboagye, Mauricia Alo, Rebecca K. Barksdale, Melissa Cabrera, Alexandra Coulter, Michelle Cummings, Jessica A. Davis, Alyssa R. Di Giovanni, John DiFiori, Danielle A. DiGirolamo, Alexandra Doreste, Kimberly Durosier, Didem Goz Ayturk, Shanice Greene, Chelsea E. Havelock, Dileeana Jimenez, Ivanka Jordacijevic, Gracie Joseph, Morgan A. Lawson, Chinghar Leung, Estrella Matos, Dorian Newton, Tania Pannellini, Katherine S. Salazar, Angela Sposato, Callie M. Starzee, Shari Steele, Alexander Swan, Reina A. Tejada, Marleny Vargas, Klemens Vertesich, Crystal E. Ward

Joint Commission Reporting Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing safe, quality care to all of its patients.

In the event you have a concern regarding the safety or quality of care provided by the Hospital or the Laboratory, you may report these concerns to the Joint Commission.

The HSS Sports Safety team recently held a workshop at NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Long Island during the 2018 New York Open tennis tournament for athletes from Hempstead High School. The students learned about human anatomy and how to reduce their risk of injury by improving movement quality. Pictured above: AJ Pegno and James Russomano along with students and coaches from Hempstead High School

Compliance Helpline Reminder The Compliance Helpline is a service for employees who wish to anonymously or confidentially report suspected violations of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Code of Conduct, officially stated policies or relevant public laws and regulations. This includes concerns about patient safety.

The Helpline does not replace other resources available to you, including supervisors, managers and Human Resources staff, but it is an alternative channel available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is operated on our behalf by National Helpline Services, Inc., an independent firm.

The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234.

All information will be kept confidential unless the law requires it to be shared with law enforcement authorities. Hospital for Special Surgery policy forbids any retribution or retaliation against an employee who reports a compliance issue in good faith.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Corporate Compliance office directly at x2398.

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Please be assured that no retaliatory disciplinary action will be taken if an employee makes such a report. In addition, the Joint Commission has stated that your name will be treated as confidential information, and will not be shared with any other party.

You may file your report in the following ways: 1. By email:

complaint@jointcommission.org

2. By fax:

Office of Quality Monitoring, 630-792-5636

3. By mail:

Office of Quality Monitoring The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

For fax and mail reports, submissions must be on a Quality Incident Report Form available on the Joint Commission website at www.jointcommission.org.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Offices at x1236.

Editor:

Marisa DeFilipps

Executive Editor:

Rachel Sheehan

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart

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