HSS ECHO - April 2018

ECHO

April 2018 Vol. 20 Issue 4

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

Strong Leaders Recognized at HSS Leadership Academy Graduation

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recognized in this regard, and it would not be

to succeed.”

possible without effective leadership across all

“You have made the commitment to become

levels of the organization.

better leaders, but, as much as any of us know

SS is THE leader in the field of muscu-

leader is one of the most important responsibilities

loskeletal health. It takes a considerable

we have here,” said Lou. “If we have really strong

amount of skill and experience to be

people at the front line of leadership we will be able

HSS Designated as a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

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SS was proud to be designated as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” for

On March 27, 15 members of the HSS family

about being a leader, there is always more we

graduated from the Leadership Academy,

can learn. Leadership is dynamic and is something

a competency based program sponsored by

that continues to change and evolve, which means

the Organizational Learning and Development

that we can never sit back and feel that we are

Department designed to develop leadership skills

done learning.”

and knowledge for frontline management.

Finally, Denise Williams, Senior Director,

The graduation ceremony opened with a welcome

Organizational Learning and Development, who

from Bruce Slawitsky, Senior Vice President, Human

was one of the creators of the Academy, announced

Resources & Service Excellence, who provided an

the names of each graduate while Lou presented

overview of the program. The goal of the Leadership

them with their certificates. HSS family members

Academy is to support the mission, vision, values and

in attendance cheered on the graduates as their

strategic plan of HSS through training, development

names were announced, recognizing them for their

and education in order to produce a culture of

hard work and dedication to participating in this

excellence and high performance.

important program.

Next, Lou Shapiro, President and CEO, congratulated

“This was the fifth Leadership Academy graduation

the graduates and spoke about the importance of

at HSS, with a total of 77 individuals who have now

effective leadership.

completed the program,” said Denise. “I am so proud

“Our success as an organization is determined by

of the graduates for not only investing in themselves,

people, culture and leadership, and serving as a

but also committing to help make HSS even better.”

the fourth consecutive year by the Human

Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the largest

national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization in the US.

“This designation was made possible by many individuals throughout the organization,” said Michelle Horvath, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CJCP, Vice President, Quality & Accreditation. “This recognition is a testament to our mission of providing the highest quality care for all and our collective effort to raise awareness, provide training and implement best practices around caring for the LGBTQ community.”

Over the past year, we have focused on several organization-wide efforts to enhance awareness, inclusivity and clinical care practice specifically for LGBTQ populations. Examples include mandatory annual staff development trainings for all employees; gender identity and sexual orientation data collection to guide clinical care and assess quality; ongoing institutional policies that foster optimal and sensitive care for LGBTQ patients, their family members and loved ones; and a new interdisciplinary LGBTQ Committee that addresses concerns and clinical care issues related to the LGBTQ population.

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The Leadership Academy graduates with Denise Williams and Lou Shapiro at the graduation ceremony

Congratulations to the 2018 Leadership Academy graduates!

Dalia Abusharr

Maria Dedvukaj

Christopher James

Lilliana Torres

Leslie Betancourt

Myrna Figaro

Justin Napoletano

Carole Travers

Christine Carey

Colin Fischer

Jawad Saleh

Robyn Wiesel

Maria Casella

Risa Hoffman

Vicky Spanos

Inside

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The Past, Present and Future of Social Work HSS Shows Strong Presence at AAOS 2018 Charla de Lupus Hosts Girls and Guys Night Out

HSS Designated New Wound Treatment Associate as a Leader in LGBTQ Program Highlights Commitment to Excellent Patient Care Healthcare Equality CONTINUED FROM COVER This year, a record 626 healthcare facilities actively participated in the HRC Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the national LGBTQ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities’ policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees. Of those 626 healthcare facilities, 418 met the standard to be designated as a “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.”

“We were honored to once again be recognized by HRC for our commitment to LGBTQ equality and inclusion,” said Jillian Rose, LCSW, MPH, Assistant Director, Community Engagement, Diversity & Research, Department of Social Work Programs.

“Not only were we designated this honor, but HSS received the highest score possible in the HEI scoring criteria due to the work of so many members of the HSS family striving to deliver optimal care and services to all of our patients with dignity and respect. This is something we should all be extremely proud of and

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t HSS we are constantly looking for ways

and provide clinical instruction to staff, disseminating

to enhance our commitment to excellent

wound care information with a focus on prevention.

patient care, including continuing education

“Developing and incorporating the role and workflow

programs for our clinical staff. Recently, we

of the WTA into the HSS nursing policy was an

implemented the Wound Treatment Associate

important achievement in patient care,” said Ken

(WTA) program, an intensive 12-week program

Herbst, MSN, ANP-BC, CWCN-AP, Advanced Wound

developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence

Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Course

Nurses Society (WOCN) for nurses and advanced

Coordinator. “There is no downside to educating and

practice providers with an interest in skin and

preparing more skilled wound care providers across

wound care.

the Hospital and outpatient settings.”

The first group of participants completed the

Currently, the WTAs are working on projects

program in September 2017. Upon passing the

including improving the documentation of wounds,

WTA exam, the 18 individuals received their WTA

utilizing inpatient huddles to monitor high-risk

credential. These newly trained WTAs serve as

patients throughout the care continuum, improving

members of a collaborative wound care team,

the hospital formulary of skin and wound care

providing clinical consultations at the point of care

products, and creating a wound care resource

and assisting with complex dressing changes. As

handbook that will be available on all inpatient units.

members of the Skin Committee at HSS, they

A second group of HSS family members is scheduled

participate in quality improvement programs, review

to begin the program in April.

and evaluate professional nursing standards of care,

another way we are serving as the leader in our field.”

Thank you to everyone at HSS for working to create an environment that is welcoming and caring for all those who seek out our care.

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 • Much More Than a Number • Thank You For Joining!

• 4.8 • Personal Glimpse

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Congratulations to the HSS family members who received their WTA credential. Thank you for dedication to providing world-class care to our patients!

Vivian Aponte

Raquel Montalvan

Emilianne Smark

Sheryl DeRizzio

Jared Newman

Penny Sukal

Adero Gaudin

Anthony Pedone

Kemberly Tugade

Aja Green

Rosanna Poblador

Domenique Villani

Beth Hurley

Sabrina Raghunandan

Erin Walsh

Sophia LaBarbera-Limone

Rogener Reyes

Rhoda Warren

The Past, Present and Future of Social Work

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n March, HSS celebrated National Professional

number grew to 200 departments. In 1918, the

Social Work Month, highlighting the important

American Association of Hospital Social Workers

contributions of social workers throughout the

organization to our mission of providing the highest

was established, and by 1929 there were 10 university programs in medical social work. Today,

quality care for all.

there are more than 650,000 social workers in the

This year, Social Work Programs and Case

US who act as advocates, champions and leaders.

Management social workers collaborated closely

Dr. Robbins shared her personal experience as a

in planning several activities, including the annual

social worker, beginning her career at Downstate

Social Work Month speaker presentation. Laura

Medical Center in Brooklyn. She was privileged to

Robbins, DSW, Senior Vice President, Global and

work with many patients who had a long-lasting

Academic Affairs, presented to members of the

impact on her life, allowing her the opportunity to

HSS family on “The Value of Social Work: Past,

learn and develop core social work clinical skills.

Present & Future.” Dr. Robbins, who began her career

She soon took on roles focused on leadership and

as a social worker, discussed the history of the

education, developing a program for patients with

profession of social work, where we are today and

AIDS when there was little known about the disease

the changes and challenges she sees in the future.

in the 1980s. The educational program was targeted

According to Dr. Robbins, social work has existed

toward patients who had no examples of coping with

Laura Robbins presented on the past, present and future of the profession of social work.

from the beginning of time. It was first seen as

this unknown disease, their family members and

charitable work, taking care of the less fortunate.

caregivers, as well as the surgeons, nurses and other

the rapid healthcare changes, leading to more

This happened as early as the fourth century, when

health professionals who were performing surgery

questions than answers as to what the future of

churches served as guardians of the poor and

on infected patients.

healthcare will look like. There is also a unique

underserved populations.

Although Dr. Robbins was no longer in the traditional

generational gap, an explosion of technology and an

In the US, social work became a profession in the

social work role, she drew on the core social work

immersion in social media. All of these factors and

early 1900s. In 1905, Ida Cannon and Garnet Pelton

skills and competencies she learned to help her

more are a challenge to the conventional ways in

were hired as the first professional medical social

succeed. These include active listening, emotional

which we do things – all professionals – but

workers in the US at Massachusetts General

intelligence, critical thinking, empathy, clear and

especially the social work profession.”

Hospital by Dr. Richard Clarke Cabot. Working

transparent communication, and inner strength.

In order for social work to succeed in today’s society,

with Dr. Cabot they redefined the way health and

Today, Dr. Robbins serves as the Senior Vice

it is crucial to remember those core skills and

well-being was managed. This was the beginning of

President of Global and Academic Affairs, and she

competencies, as well as the importance of

the transformation of social workers as professional

attributes her success at HSS to the applied skills

balancing technology with human interaction.

experts in understanding the economic, social,

she learned as a social worker.

In conclusion, Dr. Robbins stated that social work has

family and psychological factors as underpinnings

“I truly believe the skills we have as social workers

come a long way to become an important profession

for medical conditions.

are transferable no matter what you do,” said Dr.

in our society. The scope of responsibilities of social

By 1911 there were 44 social work departments

Robbins. “I learned to use these skills and they have

work has become wider over the years, and social

in 14 cities across the country, and by 1913 that

helped me to become successful.”

workers require more extensive training to perform

Social work has come a long way since it first

duties effectively. As social problems grow in the

emerged as a profession in the US in the early 1900s,

modern society, social work will continue to gain

but what does the future look like?

importance around the world.

Thank you to all of the social workers at HSS for your hard work and dedication each and every day and for contributing to the success of the organization!

“The world we live in today is very complex,” said Dr. Robbins. “We live in an environment where trust is eroding at light speed pace, and we all know about

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Members of the Department of Social Work Programs and Case Management social workers posed with Laura Robbins after her presentation.

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

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HSS Shows Strong Presence at AAOS 2018

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SS was proud to be a part of the American

in a partial knee replacement versus a total

Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

knee replacement.

2018 Annual Meeting, which took place

• Alexander P. Hughes, MD, published research that

HSS hosted a large booth at the meeting where

in New Orleans from March 6-10. As the leader

found that factors other than a low bone mineral

in musculoskeletal health, the meeting presented

subject matter experts and multimedia displays

density could contribute to bone fracture risk.

highlighted our pillars of focus – research, patient

us with an opportunity to further share our knowledge and expertise with others in the field.

The meeting helped to demonstrate our position of leadership across the globe and pave the way for new possibilities on our pathway to sustained leadership in musculoskeletal health.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making our presence at AAOS such a success!

HSS Experts Present on Innovations and Leading Research in Orthopedics During the meeting, many HSS surgeons gave talks and poster presentations highlighting new

• Frank Cordasco, MD, MS, and Daniel Green, MD,

across the field and around the world.

athletes re-tearing their ACL and assessed

In an act of inclusion unprecedented at AAOS,

patients based on the amount of skeletal

dozens of guests accepted our invitation to

growth remaining.

‘Share Your View’ on the most important topics in

• Daniel Osei, MD, found that an education program

musculoskeletal health, recorded in an integrated

for employees on opioid abuse led to a 45 percent

video booth. The videos were displayed at AAOS,

decrease in opioids prescribed after hand surgery.

along with video testimonials from several HSS

• Duretti Fufa, MD, published research that found that there is an even amount of blood supply in the • Researchers including Stephen Lyman, PhD;

• Jose Rodriguez, MD, published a study that

H. MacLean, MD, PhD, published research stating

found that acute kidney injury occurred in roughly

that current performance measures varied

15 percent of patients receiving an antibiotic

significantly depending on which method was

cement spacer during total knee arthroplasty

applied when assessing outcomes for hip and

revision for periprosthetic joint infection. He also

knee replacements.

evaluated the efficacy

periprosthetic joint infection.

of bone marrow in improving tendon

found that hospital surveys filled out by patients

healing after rotator

provide data of a higher quality and are a better

cuff repair.

• Geoffrey Westrich, MD, presented a study that known as a “dual mobility” hip replacement had

Docking and the

zero dislocations.

Modified Jobe, for

potential deterrent to women considering an orthopedic surgery residency.

• Michael Cross, MD, presented a study that indicated that clinicians should use different criteria to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection

and a large number of international surgeons. The booth provided HSS with an important opportunity to showcase and demonstrate our growing in our mission.

Tommy John surgeries.

• In the first study of its kind, Scott Ellis, MD, studied the outcomes of flatfoot reconstruction on older patients.

Visitors to the HSS booth at AAOS were invited to ‘share their views’ on what they thought were the most important topics in musculoskeletal health.

Employee of the Month April 2018 – Krystal Solages Congratulations to Krystal, Employee of the Month for April. Krystal is a senior rehab mobility tech in pediatrics who has been a member of the HSS family for nearly 10 years. She takes pride in her work and always goes the extra mile to put a smile on the faces of her patients.

Krystal is upbeat, positive and friendly, bringing joy to the pediatric patients she works with.

She always does what is best for the patient, constantly coming up with creative ideas to help encourage patients to get up and get moving. She knows how to connect and engage, helping her patients to reach their full potential.

In addition to her excellent patient care, Krystal is also a team player who is well-respected by her colleagues. She is a great role model for positivity and hard work and is always available to lend a helping hand.

past alumni, other orthopedic surgeons from the US

compared the two leading techniques,

addressing concerns about pregnancy as a

different people stop by our booth – current fellows,

• Joshua Dines, MD,

found that patients who received a newer implant

• Karen Sutton, MD, published an article

Throughout the course of the meeting, we saw many

aspirate concentrate

McLawhorn, MD, MBA, and Bradford Waddell, MD,

indication of patient satisfaction.

new ‘State of the World of Musculoskeletal Health’

leadership, both educating and including the field

• Scott Rodeo, MD,

after a total knee arthroplasty revision for

physicians. They will also be included as part of a forum on the HSS website.

scaphoid bone.

Alexander McLawhorn, MD, MBA; and Catherine

• Researchers from HSS including Alexander

care, education and innovation – for guests from

MS, FAAP, FACS, studied the rate of teenage

advancements in the field.

investigated the rate of knee instability one year

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Exhibit Hall Booth Promotes Inclusive Thought Leadership

HSS Supports Runners at NYC Half Marathon

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Back in the Game

United team runners. We saw a total of more than

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success for HSS, with nearly 800 runners exposed

480 individuals pass through the two areas, which

will include one of the stories that highlights the

to our clinicians, services and collateral from

were staffed by members of HSS Rehabilitation who

extraordinary care members of the HSS family provide.

January – March 2018.

offered help with stretching and foam rolling.

Read how HSS helped Peter Foley of New York, NY get

Leading up to the race, HSS led two Facebook Live

Team HSS also had a strong presence during the

back in the game.

chats, which were a great way to expose runners to

event, with 38 members of the HSS family running

I was in a state of

our clinicians to answer any questions or concerns

the half marathon – the largest number we’ve had at

desperation. I lived

via social media. For the first time ever, we integrated

the event to date.

with pain every

onnecting with athletes at all levels is a

On race day, HSS provided two recovery zones for

priority for HSS, which is why we were

runners – the Main HSS Recovery Zone, open to all

excited to once again be part of the United

Airlines NYC Half Marathon. This year’s event was a

runners, and the United Airlines Recovery Zone, for

SS’s online patient forum – Back in the Game – now has more than 1,900 patient stories! The postings share how HSS helped

patients get “back in the game.” Every month we

a performance coach into the chats to provide a

waking minute.

unique perspective and resource for runners to

I love to play tennis

connect with. Overall, the two Facebook Live events

and would play on

had more than 13,000 views combined, with 120

Sunday and take a

questions asked by viewers.

week to recover.

We also provided in-person educational sessions

I could hardly walk

to runners, including three monthly Running 101

for the week after

classes leading up to the race covering topics like

playing. Even when

nutrition, strength training and injury prevention, and

not doing any sports activity, the act of walking was

foam rolling. In addition, HSS had the opportunity to

painful. I had been to a number of doctors, some

have clinicians speak on different topics in the days leading up the Half Marathon during the official expo.

even hip specialists, who all said: “Here are some Members of Team HSS

painkillers – see if that will help.”

I heard from a close neurologist friend that the best hip specialist around was Dr. Thomas Sculco at Hospital for Special Surgery. I called from Bangkok, Thailand where I was working and living at the time.

I got an appointment and flew halfway around the world to see Dr. Sculco. He looked at the x-rays and said: “You are bone on bone in both hips.”

“OK,” I replied immediately, “I would like you to do a double hip replacement as soon as possible.”

Dr. Sculco urged me to consider carefully what I wanted to do and suggested that I could, for example, just do one hip at a time. I shook my head

Members of HSS Rehabilitation assisted runners with stretching and foam rolling after the event in the Main HSS Recovery Zone, as well as the United Airlines Recovery Zone.

and said with all the conviction I could muster: “Sir, you are the best. I have done the research. I have flown halfway round the world. I have absolute

Congratulations to all members of Team HSS who completed the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon!

Dr. Thomas Bauer, Kaitlyn Berrian, Carolyn Canada, Gina Cenatiempo, Krissa Cetner, Veronica Daly, Marguerite Ellinger, Pam Geisel, Alexander Gilman, Jaclyn Graff, Sarah Grond, Stephanie Kerr, Dr. Han Jo Kim, Michela Manni, Jason Mayerhofer, Dr. Jordan Metzl, Mark Pagba, Jenna Pearsall, Nina Petronico, Alina Popkova, Laura Porcella, James Powell, Edd Ricker, Allison Roditi, Mike Sarmiento, Mona Shahbazi, Renee Slaw, Grace Solomon, Peter Sun, Jian Sun, Dr. Brett Toresdahl, Robyn Townsend, Natalie Trezza, MacLester Valenzuela, Brian VanVelzor, Kevin Winther, Dr. Scott Wolfe, Alexandra Woodruff

confidence in you and I know that if you operate I will play tennis again.”

Dr. Sculco gave me my new hips a month later.

I have had five years of great living playing tennis and walking and running with no pain at all. I am constantly aware of the good fortune I have had thanks to the skill and dedication of Dr. Sculco. What a very great difference he has made in my life and, no doubt, the lives of hundreds of other.

HSS Family Members Honor Passover Traditions

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n March 27, Chaplain Margo Heda

are seen throughout the holiday. She also shared

and the Spiritual Care Department

holiday traditions with those in attendance, including

hosted the annual Model Seder, honoring

traditional Passover foods and holiday songs.

the traditions of the Passover holiday. According

“I am always so happy to see HSS family members

to Chaplain Margo, the Seder commemorates

from different disciplines and faiths joining us for

the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt and

the Model Seder,” said Chaplain Margo. “I am

the universal themes of moving from slavery

honored to share the traditions and stories of

to freedom.

this important holiday with my colleagues.”

During the event, Chaplain Margo explained the meaning of Passover, as well as themes that

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Honoring Our Anesthesia Technicians

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n March 28, HSS joined in the celebration of National Anesthesia Technicians and

Technologists Day. The Department of

Charla de Lupus Hosts Girls and Guys Night Out Event for Young Patients with Lupus

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harla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)® aims to

with several male volunteers, including members of

empower and enhance the quality of life

the HSS family. One of our male lupus patients shared

for people with lupus and their families.

that “this was long overdue. It was good to meet other

To help support this mission, Charla hosted their

guys with lupus and positive male mentors.”

annual Girls Night Out/Parent Spa Night on April 5,

Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management

While the teens were busy being pampered, their

providing young patients with rheumatic conditions,

hosted a luncheon for our anesthesia technicians to

parents and caregivers enjoyed a relaxing spa night

as well as their parents and caregivers, with an

thank them for their daily dedication to our patients

with massage therapy and a parent lounge area

evening of pampering and fun. In addition, for the

and fellow HSS family members.

where they met and connected with each other.

first time ever, Charla hosted a Guys Night event

At HSS, we have seven anesthesia technicians

for male patients with lupus.

who assist with the administration and monitoring

During the event, which was hosted in collaboration

of anesthesia. They have an extensive knowledge

helped to foster their self-worth and gave them the

with Project Sunshine, the young women were given

of anesthesia techniques, instruments, supplies

opportunity to meet other young patients going

the opportunity to pick out dresses and were then

and technology. Thank you for your important

through a similar experience.

pampered with new hairstyles, makeup application

contributions to HSS!

and manicures. Meanwhile, the young men enjoyed haircuts, career prep, fitness tips and video games

The event not only provided an evening of glamour, relaxation and self-care for our patients, but also

Thank you to all of the HSS family members who helped organize and staff the event!

Pictured above: (standing l-r) Hector Pineda, AM Anesthesia Technician; Grell Barnes, Supervisor, PM Anesthesia Technicians; Mary Hargett, Director, Education and Clinical Initiatives; Raymond Daniel, Senior AM Anesthesia Technician; Dr. Christopher DiMeo, Director, Technology and Medical Equipment; (seated) Junior Rigby, Manager, Anesthesia Technicians. Not Pictured: Garrick Austin, PM Anesthesia Technician; Nicholas George, PM Anesthesia Technician; Michael Liu, Anesthesia Supply Technician.

Anesthesiologists Teach Regional Anesthesia Techniques in Ghana

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ach year, members of the Department

Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows

low- and middle-income countries are high and

of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain

Mark Brouillette, MD, and Patrick Laughlin, MD,

thought to result in part from a lack of vital signs

Management take part in educational,

traveled to KATH for three weeks to perform a

monitors, faulty ventilators and oxygen supplies,

clinical and academic projects abroad to further

needs assessment and build a curriculum tailored

and too few providers. Regional anesthesia blocks

spread our expertise across the world. In January,

to local conditions. During the course of the trip,

that numb the surgical site generally produce fewer

the Department partnered with the Komfo Anokye

KATH physicians rapidly acquired knowledge and

changes in breathing and blood pressure and are

Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana

skills to perform ultrasound-guided peripheral

considered a safe alternative to general anesthesia

and introduced a Global Regional Anesthesia

nerve blocks for upper and lower limb surgeries.

under these circumstances.

Curriculum Engagement (GRACE) to systematically

The Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care

HSS anesthesiologists will return to Ghana in June to

design, implement and measure changes

& Pain Management’s Global Health Initiative (GHI)

continue the GRACE initiative. In addition, Akwasi

associated with a novel curriculum to train

was founded by Dr. Pakala in 2012. The GHI mission

Antwi-Kusi, Head of Directorate for the Department

local anesthesiologists.

is to make sustainable contributions to countries

of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at KATH, will visit

Swetha Pakala, MD, Assistant Attending

with limited surgical infrastructure by educating

HSS on August 2 to present a Grand Rounds lecture

Anesthesiologist, along with Regional

local providers. Perioperative mortality rates in

on anesthesia practices in Ghana.

HSS Hosts 12th Annual Sports Medicine Symposium

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n March 23 and 24, HSS hosted the 12th

the unique injuries that occur as well as the

Annual Sports Medicine Symposium, which

cutting-edge research performed in our labs.

provided clinicians with guidance on how

This symposium is a way for us to share our

to care for athletes of all levels. The event served

expertise with medical professionals who may

as another opportunity for HSS to share its

be in an outpatient setting and not have the

knowledge and expertise as the leader in the field

same exposure.”

of musculoskeletal health with those eager to learn

This year’s event included multiple sessions on

from the best.

topics such as the athlete’s elbow, shoulder

The symposium, which was provided by the HSS

instability, the rotational athlete, multiligament knee,

Office of Continuing Medical Education, the

concussion management, the female athlete, the

Department of Rehabilitation and HSS Sports

athlete’s hip, tendinopathy and the young athlete’s

Medicine, was co-directed by Anil S. Ranawat, MD,

knee. Numerous surgeons, physicians and members

Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon, and John

of the rehabilitation team led presentations during

Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS, Clinical Supervisor.

each session. In addition, participants had the option

“At HSS, we treat over 400 elite athletes a year from

to view a live surgery of an anterior shoulder

over 80 professional teams and over 100 Division 1

stabilization performed by Joshua S. Dines, MD,

programs,” said John. “We have a front seat to all of

Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon.

Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Ellen Casey, MD; Marci Goolsby, MD; Deborah Roche, MD; Karen Sutton, MD; and Lisa Callahan, MD, participated in a panel focused on the female athlete.

Employee Safety Zone Safe Patient Handling Equipment “We have that?!? Since when?”

The Body Mechanics Team frequently hears this when discussing equipment used to help assist our patients for their own safety, as well as the safety of our employees. Let’s take a moment to discuss what equipment we have here at HSS for safe patient handling.

Each device has its own weight limit and a distinct purpose, but, most importantly, when used properly, this equipment will help keep our patients and staff safe. Please check with your manager for the location of the slings for each of the lifts.

Sabina Lift This device can assist a patient with standing up. A sling is placed around the back of the patient and attached to the lift. The patient’s feet are placed on a footplate and a pad is adjusted by their knees. As the lift is engaged, the pad prevents the patient’s knees from buckling and falling down. The patient can get comfortable with weight-bearing on their new knee or hip and not worry about injuring themselves or a staff member. In a nutshell, this lift gets a patient from sitting to standing to sitting again.

Golvo Lift This device can assist in transferring a patient in a sitting position from one location to another (i.e., from chair to bed to wheelchair). This is also useful for a patient who has a restricted weight-bearing status after surgery or who is very

Body Mechanics Team member Luba Chernov demonstrating how to use the Golvo Lift

physically debilitated before surgery. This lift takes the patient from a position of supine (flat) to sitting and vice versa.

Viking Lift This device assists in lifting a patient up in a supine (flat) position from a bed to a stretcher or another bed, or even up from the floor. This lift takes the patient from one supine position to another.

Ceiling Lift This device, located in the 5th Floor OSCU, is on a track in the ceiling. It can lift a patient up off the bed or floor and transfer them to a stretcher, a different bed or, if necessary, to the bathroom.

Hovermatt This lateral transfer device is placed under the patient and inflated. Once full, the patient can be easily repositioned in bed or moved to another bed, table or stretcher.

Stryker Wheelchair This is a new, ergonomic friendly wheelchair that is easy to maneuver. It has high handle bars to push and an easy brake-and-go pedal that can be engaged by stepping on it, as well as easy-to-use leg and foot rests.

Hausted EPC Chair This new type of stretcher/chair is currently being tested by the 9th floor Ambulatory Surgery Department. It can be used in a stretcher position to transfer patients off the OR table, raised or lowered as a stretcher, or slowly raised up into a seated position as the patient recovers from surgery. The patient can then be wheeled out to a vehicle for discharge, thus eliminating transferring the patient from a stretcher to a recliner chair and then, eventually, a wheelchair for discharge.

If you have questions about any of the equipment mentioned above, or if you know of a specific device that might benefit HSS, please send an email to EmployeeSafety@HSS.edu.

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Milestones Research, Academic and External Activities • In early March 2018, Mark Drakos, MD,

Rehabilitation

USAT; Ashley Fluger, CSCS, CPT; Dan Gardner,

• Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 12th Annual HSS Sports Medicine Symposium.

participated in an FAI (Foot & Ankle International)

This program was co-directed by John T.

PT, DPT, CSCS; Jake Grundstein, PT, DPT, CSCS; Blake Kavaras; Julie Khan, PT, DPT, SCS, USATF-L1; Billy Marrone, PT, DPT; Andrea Minsky, PT, DPT OCS, ART, USAT-1; Andrea

podcast discussing an article he wrote titled

Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS, and Anil S.

“Comparison of Juvenile Allogenous Articular

Ranawat, MD. HSS Rehabilitation faculty, listed

Cartilage and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate

alphabetically, were as follows: Sherry I. Backus,

vs Microfracture With and Without Bone Marrow

PT, DPT, MA; Jenna Baynes, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC;

Aspirate Concentrate in Arthroscopic Treatment

Tiffany Chag, MS, RD, CSCS; Theresa Chiaia, PT,

of Talar Osteochondral Lesions.” This article will

DPT; Michelle Cilenti, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; Polly

also serve as the lead article in the April issue of

de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Robert

DiGiacomo, PT, DPT, ATC, each delivered two

Foot & Ankle International.

DiGiacomo, PT, DPT, ATC; Peter Draovitch, PT,

presentations at the Professional Football Athletic

MS, ATC, SCS, CSCS; Ioonna, Félix PT, DPT, OCS,

Trainers Society Annual Meeting.

• Mark Drakos, MD, served as the senior author and co-principal investigator on “3D Motion Analysis of Adjacent Joint Motion After Sequential, Partial Midfoot Fusion,” a study that was recently awarded a $20,000 research grant by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS).

• Stephan Salzmann, MD; Brandon Carlson, MD, MPH; Toshiyuki Shirahata, MD; Courtney Ortiz Miller, BA; John Carrino, MD; Jingyan Yang, MHS; Andrew Sama, MD; Frank Cammisa, MD; Federico Girardi, MD; and Alexander Hughes, MD, were recipients of the Best Paper Award for “Does Lumbar Spine Pathology Affect Bone Mineral Density Measurement by Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT)?” at the 11th Annual Meeting of the Lumbar Spine Research Society in Chicago in early April.

SCS, CTPS; Pamela Geisel, MS, CSCS; Jorge

Papson, PT, DPT, SCS, CMPT, ATC, CSCS; Jane Pardo; Jessica Qiu; Lori Ruane; Thea Weingarden; Curtis Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; and Olivia Wuest.

• Snehal Patel, PT, MPT, SCS, and Robert

• Ioonna Félix, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CTPS, offered

Giral, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, CSCS; Joel Guzman,

injury prevention screenings at the BNP Paribas

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

Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, CA.

Cert. MDT; Aaron Karp, MS, ATC, CSCS; Julie Khan, PT, DPT, SCS, USATF-L1; Michael Levinson, PT, SCS, CSCS; Laurey Lou, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS; William Marrone, PT, DPT; Jason Machowsky, MS, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS; Yukiko Matsuzaki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS; Sarah McLean, PT, MSPT, OCS; Joseph T. Molony, Jr., PT, MS, SCS, CSCS;

• Andreas Kontaxis, PhD, co-authored a paper presentation, poster presentation and specialty day at the AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting. He also co-authored four podium presentations at the ORS 2018 Annual Meeting.

• Happy Freedman presented at the 2018

Michele Naumann-Carlstrom, LMT; Andrea

Chicagoland Area Bicycle Dealers Association

Papson, PT, DPT, SCS, CMPT, ATC, CSCS; Snehal

Expo and the North American Handmade

Patel, PT, MSPT, SCS; Peter Schultz, PT, DPT,

Bike Show.

OCS; Terrance Sgroi, PT, DPT, SCS, MTC; Alex

• William Behrns, PT, DPT, OCS, and Jake

Shafiro, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS; and Patrick

Grundstein, PT, DPT, CSCS, presented “FORE!

Vignona, PT, MSPT, SCS, Cert MDT.

Treating the Senior Golfer” at the HSS Rehab

• Thank you to our team who supported the runners in the Recovery Zone at the 2018 NYC

Grand Rounds.

• Allison Anderson, PT, DPT, presented on

Half-Marathon: Betty Shingpui Chow, PT, PhD,

“Rehabilitation and Pain Considerations”

MA, OCS; Michelle Cilenti, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS,

for the HSS webinar series Best Practices in

USATF-L1; Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS,

Opioid Management.

Picture This

Welcome Lindsey E. Adams, Jaime Almonte, Ann Marie Asencio, Maureen K. Calica, Miledy Corsino, Dana Curtin, Jose Dominguez, Daniel L. Edon, Joyce A. Faison, Zhonghui Feng, Gina M. Gomez, Lisa Greene, Nicole Heinz, Anne H. Johnson, Bo Kyung Kim, Joseph T. Knarich Jr., Jeffrey Landry, Michael Liu, Zudith Lopez, Gerriley E. Lucas, Matthew Marrero, Ariel C. Mena, Deniece M. Menez, Shamely U. Mercado, Cameron T. Nicholson, Rocille R. Nino, Stephanie Wayne C. Niu, Atm Nooman, John Omatsola, Marianne Reyes, Fay Rim, Paula Santiago, Crista L. Schindler, Diane K. Simmons, Be-Han V. Tam, Samir Trehan, Norman Yip

HSS physician assistant and former professional triathlete Meghan Newcomer completed the 2018 World Marathon Challenge – seven marathons on seven continents in seven days – logging 183.4 miles in 168 hours. Congratulations, Meghan, on conquering this incredible feat!

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Editor:

Marisa DeFilipps

Executive Editor:

Rachel Sheehan

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart

Next Issue:

May 2018 echo@hss.edu