ECHO - August 2018

ECHO

August 2018 Vol. 20 Issue 8

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

HSS Ranked Among Top Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report for 27th Consecutive Year

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Department of Physiatry Leads Inaugural BIKE HSS Event

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rom July 19-21, a team of Department of Physiatry members embarked on the inaugural BIKE HSS event, a three-day,

155-mile bike ride around the greater NYC area.

or the ninth consecutive year, HSS

The event raised $200,000 that will go toward

has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the

researching new non-invasive procedures to

country for orthopedics by U.S.News & World

improve health and wellness, as well as new

Report in the “Best Hospitals 2018-2019” survey.

technology to better identify causes and risk

HSS was also recognized as a leader in the field of

factors for injuries.

rheumatology, maintaining the No. 3 ranking in the country. This marks the 27th consecutive

The event kicked off on July 19 in the Belaire

year HSS has been among the top rated hospitals

Courtyard where HSS family members gathered to

in the nation. These rankings follow the news

HSS family. The joint leadership across all levels

listen to inspiring words by Lou Shapiro, President

that the HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion was

of the organization allows us to provide the best

and CEO; Todd Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and

included on the “Best Children’s Hospitals” list

possible care to our patients and serve as THE

Medical Director; and Joel Press, MD, Physiatrist-in-

leader in our field with unmatched consistency.

Chief and organizer of BIKE HSS.

for pediatric orthopedics for the second year in a row, with the highest ranking of all hospitals

For the 2018-19 rankings, U.S.News evaluated

in New York City.

more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in

“We are fully committed to our singular focus on

25 specialties, procedures and conditions. In the

musculoskeletal health, which allows us to not only

16 specialty areas, 158 hospitals were ranked in

provide the highest quality of care and value but

at least one specialty.

also to be a leader in the field through innovation,”

“Whether it’s a routine or complex case, our

said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO. “We are

patients benefit from highly specialized physicians

invested in helping people move better so they

with the shared goal of delivering an unmatched

can live better.”

level of personalized care to each patient,” said

These rankings are a testament to the hard work

Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical

and dedication of every single member of the

Director. “It is truly an honor to be a part of

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We are fully committed to our

singular focus on musculoskeletal health, which allows us to not only provide the highest quality of care and value but also to be a leader in the field through innovation. We are invested in helping people move

BIKE HSS riders posed for a photo with Lou Shapiro before embarking on their journey.

such a dedicated, patient-centric medical staff.”

“The whole development of the treatment of

In 2017, HSS cared for more than 135,000 pediatric

patients with non-operative approaches under

and adult patients surgically and non-surgically for

Dr. Press’ leadership is just growing by leaps and

conditions in both orthopedics and rheumatology.

bounds,” said Lou. “This event is amazing and it tells

“Rheumatic and autoimmune diseases often

you a few things: When we’re focused on something

present as diagnostic puzzles, and medical

that has a big impact, everyone in the HSS family

management can be challenging,” said Mary K.

rallies around together to support whatever the

Crow, MD, Physician-in-Chief and Chief of the

cause may be and it also tells you that we’re

Division of Rheumatology. “The chronic nature

always breaking new ground.”

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of these disorders requires sustained attention and a personal approach to care. I am regularly impressed at the level of specialized expertise that our outstanding rheumatologists provide

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for these complex patients and the coordinated

better so they can live better.”

– Lou Shapiro, President and CEO

teamwork and commitment of our HSS staff that optimizes patient outcomes and quality of life.”

Congratulations to all members of the HSS family on helping us to achieve this outstanding recognition!

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Notable Women in Health Care in NYC HSS Team Training

Three HSS Executives Recognized as Notable Women in Health Care in NYC

Department of Physiatry Leads Inaugural BIKE HSS Event CONTINUED FROM COVER “We’re so lucky to have this group of people

through Stamford, and eventually biked back to HSS.

practicing here at HSS because the majority of

The physicians who participated in the event showed

patients with complaints that want to come to this

true leadership, demonstrating to the HSS family,

hospital don’t need…surgery. They need to be cared

their patients and the overall community that they

for holistically and that is what our physiatrists do

are committed to our organization, our mission and

brilliantly,” added Dr. Albert.

vision, and our culture.

Catherine H. MacLean, MD, PhD, Chief Value

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of this

Congratulations to everyone who participated in

Medical Officer; and Hollis Potter, MD, Chair

inaugural event,” said Dr. Press. “It’s a great

BIKE HSS: Elissa Bergman; Ellen Casey, MD,

isa Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer;

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of the Department of Radiology and Imaging, were

opportunity for all of us to get together as a team

CAQSM, FACSM; Vincenzo Castellano, MD; Alice

recently named to Crain’s New York Business’

and do something that is encouraging physical

Chen, MD; Paul Cooke, MD; Joseph Feinberg, MD;

inaugural Notable Women in Health Care in NYC list.

activity and really setting the example for our

Stephen Geiger, MD; Chris Hart; Johnathan

This list is part of a year-long series from Crain’s to

patients that we practice what we preach.”

Kirschner, MD; Emerald Lin, MD; Stephen Massimi,

celebrate women in the workplace.

Dr. Albert led the sendoff for the cyclists as HSS

MD; Peter Moley, MD; Liz Moley; Joel Press, MD;

family members cheered the riders on. They made

Gayle Rosenthal; Alexander Simotas, MD; Jennifer

their way from the Belaire Courtyard to Long Island,

Solomon, MD; and James Wyss, MD, PT.

then took a ferry to Connecticut where they biked

Catherine H. MacLean, MD, PhD; Hollis Potter, MD; and Lisa Goldstein

In order to qualify, nominees were required to be in the healthcare industry in the New York City metropolitan area, in an administrative or clinical role. The finalists were selected based on a combination of professional achievements, community service, track record of mentoring others and promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

“We are pleased to have three colleagues honored for their exceptional professional, civic and philanthropic achievements,” said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO. “We have cultivated a culture at HSS based on excellence, passion, integrity, creativity and teamwork, which supports career growth and leadership opportunities.”

“Each member of the HSS family plays a vital role in the success of our organization,” added Lou. “Dr. MacLean, Dr. Potter and Lisa Goldstein lead by example on our continuous path to ‘better’.”

Congratulations to all three women on this impressive recognition!

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 • A Culture of “Our” Patient • The Voice That Matters • Why We Are HSS • Creating Knowledge

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The cyclists stopped to take some photos along their 155-mile bike ride around the greater NYC area.

HSS Receives Grant to Support Genomics Research to Prevent and Repair Tissue Damage SS is at the forefront of functional

Under the leadership of Dr. Ivashkiv, the Center

genomics for autoimmune diseases thanks

in the United States and account for $874 billion, or

has already made important contributions to

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“Musculoskeletal conditions affect 127 million adults 6 percent of national GDP, in direct and indirect

understanding the function of autoimmunity genes

by investigators in the David Z. Rosensweig

costs,” added Lou Shapiro, President and CEO.

and molecular pathways in conditions such as

Genomics Research Center, which was established

“There is a need now more than ever for research

rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus

in 2013 through the visionary partnership of

to preserve mobility. As an institution, we are

and scleroderma. It has also recruited and mentored

The Tow Foundation.

committed to translational research in order to

junior faculty who have obtained NIH grants, which is

Recently, The Tow Foundation pledged an additional

accelerate the discovery of new treatment options

the highest metric of scientific quality and impact.

$5.6 million to transform the Center’s impact by

for patients here and across the globe.”

The Center will be expanding to 13 HSS faculty and

highlighting translational research and expanding its

Specifically, the researchers will look at preserving

will continue collaborations with investigators at

focus from autoimmune disease to more broadly

mobility and function by repairing and rejuvenating

Weill Cornell Medicine, Sloan-Kettering Institute and

address the major musculoskeletal conditions which

tissues in the areas of tissue damage in autoimmune

the New York Genome Center (NYGC).

are seen every day at HSS. The goals of this new

diseases; joint damage in arthritis; tendon

work are to prevent and repair musculoskeletal

degeneration and associated muscle weakness

tissue damage related to acute or chronic injury,

in tendinopathy; and bone loss in osteoporosis,

aging, and autoimmunity and inflammation.

arthritis and orthopedic implant loosening. Scientists

Established in 1988 by Leonard and Claire Tow,

will work on developing therapies to promote repair

The Tow Foundation funds projects that offer

of tissues after injuries and after surgeries such as

transformative experiences to individuals and create

joint replacement and spine fusion.

collaborative ventures in fields where they see

“These are areas that represent the major causes

to pioneering research being conducted

opportunities for breakthroughs, reform and benefits

of pain and disability in our HSS patient population,”

for underserved populations. Investments focus on

said Dr. Ivashkiv. “Genomic approaches have been

the support of innovative programs and system

minimally used in some of these fields of study, so

reform in the areas of juvenile and criminal justice,

we are poised to perform transformative research.”

groundbreaking medical research, higher education

“This is an exciting time to be applying genomics to

and cultural institutions.

tissue repair. Recent scientific advances have

“We are honored to receive this extraordinary grant

provided new insights into the mechanisms of tissue

from The Tow Foundation to build upon and leverage

repair that can be used to develop new therapeutic

our expertise in genomics to ultimately improve

approaches.”

patient outcomes in musculoskeletal care,” said

“By the end of this grant, we hope to achieve

Lionel Ivashkiv, MD, Chief Scientific Officer and

successful application of precision medicine

Director of the Rosensweig Center and HSS

approaches to predict prognosis and response to

Research Institute. “HSS is uniquely positioned to

therapy. Additionally, we would like to test new

study innovative solutions to prevent and repair

therapies in pre-clinical models and develop

tissue damage by bringing together world-class

partnerships with the HSS Innovation Institute and

scientists with clinicians to pioneer applications in

others for translation to patients.”

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new disease areas.”

New Medical Staff Kristina Quirolgico, MD Kristina Quirolgico, MD, is an Assistant Attending Physiatrist at HSS. She has a special interest in taking care of patients with foot and ankle injuries, and specializes in musculoskeletal ultrasound, peripheral joint injections both with and without ultrasound guidance, and PRP. Dr. Quirolgico completed her fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she also received her medical degree. She did her internship in internal medicine at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, and completed her residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation at NewYork Presbyterian - Columbia and Cornell University Medical Centers.

A former dancer, Dr. Quirolgico has experience providing medical care for ballerinas and modern dancers, and has presented nationally at the Performing Arts Medicine Association annual symposium. She has also run educational workshops for student and professional dancers in New York City. During her fellowship, she was a team physician for Rutgers University and Princeton University Athletics covering football, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, ice hockey and wrestling.

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Adaptive Sports Academy Treats Patients to New Experiences ach year, the Adaptive Sports Academy

improvements in posture, muscle tone, balance,

cerebral palsy or spina bifida, and even need a special

sponsors several trips that enable young

beach wheelchair to get to the water, but nothing

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strength and gait patterns,” said Michelle Yang, PT, DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist. “Sometimes

could stop them from getting on the surfboard.

This summer, patients were given the opportunity

the children are nervous at first, but once they

Our surfers started the experience with a beach ball

to participate in two different events: therapeutic

get on a horse and ride, they love it and feel a huge

warmup conducted by Bridget Assip, PT, DPT, PCS,

horseback riding and adaptive surfing.

sense of accomplishment.”

Pediatric Physical Therapist. Some of the kids were

patients to participate in new activities.

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“Such activities help build patients’ self-confidence,

Elizabeth Gerosa, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, a Pediatric

hesitant before their first rides, but they all overcame

encourage independence and increase physical

Speech Language Pathologist whose passion for

their fears and exceeded their own expectations.

activity and mobility,” said Lisa Ipp, MD, Chief of

hippotherapy inspired her to partner with the

Patients who attended the trip last summer

Pediatric Medicine. “The excursions also give the

Adaptive Sports Academy team to organize the trip,

couldn’t wait to run into the water and improve

children the opportunity to socialize with other

said riding a horse can also have speech therapy

upon their skills.

patients and make new friends.”

benefits. “The child is positioned on the horse with

“I can’t describe what it’s like to see the kids’ faces

On July 27, 16 patients ranging in age from 2 to 18

optimal alignment, determined by their own

light up when they take to the water,” explained

ventured to Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship

individualized needs and abilities. Performing specific

Meredith Forbes, Senior Director of Special Events,

in Mount Kisco, New York to experience horseback

vocalizations or movements while riding a horse can

Development, who once again helped to organize the

riding, many for the first time. Several of the patients

enhance breath support and encourage improved

trip. “I’m not sure which is more inspiring – watching

who participated have cerebral palsy or another

vocabulary and pragmatic language use. New and

the kids or seeing the parents’ reactions when they

condition that affects body movement, muscle

exciting environments, such as being in nature, can

see their child doing the unexpected.”

control, posture and balance. Most receive therapy

also lead to an increased desire to communicate.”

at HSS, and many have had one or more surgeries by

The following month, on August 15, 12 children

Elizabeth and Meredith who are passionate about a

pediatric orthopedic surgeons and have been

ranging in age from 6 to 22 rode the waves with

sport to lead future trips. Any HSS family members

patients for years.

world-class surfer Cliff Skudin at Skudin Surf

interested in learning more about how they can get

Studies have shown that equine-assisted activities

in Long Beach on Long Island. Several patients who

involved and help organize a trip should contact

and therapies are beneficial for people with a

participated in this trip have had multiple surgeries

Peyton Katz, CCLS, Pediatric Patient and Family

wide range of disabilities. “The benefits include

and use a walker or wheelchair to get around, have

Care Coordinator, at extension 2043.

The Adaptive Sports Academy looks to people like

Celebrating the 2018 Resident and Fellow Graduates

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Dr. Albert also announced that the Chief Resident Mathias P.G. Bostrom Chief Resident Research

Award for Excellence in Musculoskeletal Research to

this summer, we celebrated the accomplishments

Presentations in recognition of Dr. Bostrom’s

Rebecca A. Trachtman, MD, and the Philip D. Wilson

of our residents and fellows during the 2018

commitment to the program.

Award for Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery Research

t HSS, our residency and fellowship programs

Several awards were given out during both

are among the best on the nation, attracting

Research Presentations will now be named the

ceremonies, including the Charles L. Christian, MD

top talent from around the world. Earlier

graduation ceremonies.

Fellow Graduation Ceremonies

Resident Graduation Ceremonies

On June 25, the first Fellow Graduation

On June 4, the Chief Resident Long Coat and

Ceremony took place for metabolic bone diseases,

Award Ceremony took place. This ceremony is

musculoskeletal radiology, neuromuscular medicine,

intended to showcase and acknowledge the rising

orthopaedic pathology, pediatric rheumatology,

chief residents, as they are presented with their long

physiatry, primary care sports medicine, regional

coats by the graduating residents.

anesthesiology, and acute pain medicine and

Mark Figgie, MD, Chief of Surgical Arthritis Service,

rheumatology. Seth Waldman, MD, Assistant

delivered the commencement speech and remarked

Attending Anesthesiologist and Director of the Pain

on the journey beyond residency, congratulated the

Management Division, delivered the keynote speech

residents on graduation and the rising chief residents

during the ceremony.

on the significance of their new appointment.

A few weeks later, on July 16, a second ceremony

Later that week, on June 6, the Resident Graduation

was held for fellows in adult reconstructive surgery,

Ceremony Dinner was held at the Union Club in

complex joint reconstruction, foot and ankle,

Manhattan. Todd Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief

hand and upper extremity, hip preservation, limb

and Medical Director, welcomed the graduating class

lengthening and complex reconstruction, orthopaedic

and recognized Mathias Bostrom, MD, for serving

trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, spinal surgery, sports

as Program Director of the Residency Program for

medicine surgery and shoulder surgery. During the

15 years and Anne Kelly, MD, for her role as Chair of

ceremony, Robert Marx, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Attending

the Resident Curriculum Committee and Associate

Orthopedic Surgeon, addressed the graduates as

Residency Program Director for the last two years.

the keynote speaker.

2018 graduating fellows at the June 25 ceremony

to Patrick Scott Hill, MD. Congratulations to all residents and fellows in the 2018 graduating class!

Rising chief residents at the Long Coat Ceremony

2018 graduating residents

2018 graduating fellows at the July 16 ceremony

2018 Graduates Orthopaedic Surgery Residents Jason L. Blevins, MD Keith T. Corpus, MD Elizabeth B. Gausden, MD, MPH Lionel E. Lazaro, MD Jason D. Lehman, MD Benedict U. Nwachukwu, MD, MBA Shawn Smith Richardson, MD William W. Schairer, MD Ishaan Swarup, MD Brian E. Ward, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Fellows Adult Reconstruction Harpreet Singh Bawa, MD Alexander Bryant Christ, MD Chadwick Burden Hampton, MD Ronald C. Huang, MD Ugonna Nnamdi Ihekweazu, MD Brian T. Nickel, MD Sean Adam Sutphen, DO Yi-Loong Colin Woon, MBBS, MRCSEd Complex Joint Reconstruction Christopher W. Jones, MD, PhD Foot and Ankle Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD

Ashraf Fansa, MB, BCh Lauren M. Roberts, MD, MSc, FRCSC Hand Charles Marc Ekstein, MD Edward Williams Jernigan III, MD Nicholas B. Jew, MD Bilal Mahmood, MD Hip Preservation Stephan Thomas Zmugg, MD Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Rachael Jacqueline Anna Da Cunha, MD Asim M. Makhdom, MD, FRCSC Metabolic Bone Diseases Yi Liu, MD Blossom Samuels, MD Orthopaedic Trauma Jessica D. Bear, MD Owen J. Diamond, MD, MSc, FRCSEd (Tr&Orth) Natalie Carol Rollick, MD, FRCSC Pediatric Orthopaedics Kristi Sue Wood, MD, MSc, FRCSC Shoulder Ivan De Martino, MD

Spine Brandon B. Carlson, MD, MPH Eric Jay Feuchtbaum, MD, MBA Patrick Scott Hill, MD Philip Saville, MD Sports Medicine and Shoulder George Christian Balazs, MD Meghan E. Bishop, MD Jonathan-James T. Eno, MD Brandon J. Erickson, MD Michael David Hendel, MD, PhD Ryan A. Mlynarek, MD Dean Wang, MD

Physiatry Fellows Spine and Sports Medicine Dena M Abdelshahed, MD Daniel Jun-young Kao, MD Carlo Joseph Ettori Milani, MD Sports Medicine Mark A Dundas, MD

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow Kathryn Dunn McElheny, MD

Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Fellows

Neuromuscular Medicine Fellow

Mark Andrew Brouillette, MD Brent D. Gerlach, MD Stephanie Huang, MD Patrick Thomas Laughlin, MD Bradley H. Lee, MD Patricia Carmen Pang, MD David Michael Shapiro, MD Michael Singleton, MD Ansara Marie Vaz, MD

Hebatallah R. Rashed, MB, BCh, PhD

Rheumatology Fellows

Orthopaedic Pathology Fellow

Karim Ladak, MBBCh Bella Mehta, MBBS Nino Mikaberidze, MD

Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellows William T Chang, MD Jie Chen Nguyen, MD, MS Jeremy S Whang, MD Danielle S. Williams, MD Edward S Yoon, MD

Chuanyong Lu, MB

Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow Rebecca A. Trachtman, MD

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HSS Team Training Puts Strong Focus on Culture of Safety s part of our culture at HSS, we constantly strive to make ourselves better in everything

Therefore, each class is a learning experience.”

that we do, and that includes patient safety.

“The Team Training program was an intense and

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classroom will have a different perspective.

Because of this, we began a partnership with

extremely beneficial experience that really allowed

LifeWings, a team of physicians, astronauts, nurses

us to learn the ins and outs of the program” added

and pilots that has helped more than 150 healthcare

Michael. “After being fully immersed in training for

organizations implement the best safety practices

five days, the other Master Trainers and I felt

from aviation and other high reliability industries.

equipped to bring the program back to HSS and

Over the past year, LifeWings has led retreats,

begin training others in the specific and reliable skills

workshops and presentations, training more than

they need to ensure that we are keeping our patients

1,100 perioperative and procedural area leaders,

as safe as possible. We are also providing them with

physicians and team members. Through our work

the tools they need to feel empowered to work

with the organization, we have developed the HSS

together and communicate effectively.”

Team Training (HTT) initiative, a hospital-wide

Since completing the certification, the Master

program with the goal of helping us to improve upon

Trainers have started facilitating all of the training

our teamwork, communication and coordination

classes, which are now held monthly for all new

skills to ultimately get to zero patient harm.

perioperative and procedural area physicians and

As part of the HTT initiative, LifeWings certified

staff. Each session covers topics including barriers to

four members of the perioperative team as Master

communication, effective team skills and Hardwired

Trainers who can now carry on and lead the program

Safety Tools, which are protocols like checklists and

“HSS Team Training has already begun to make a

here at HSS. These individuals are Danielle Galan,

structured communications that “hardwire” the

major impact in our operating rooms through the

Physician Assistant; Michael Deng, Radiologic

team skills into daily practices and processes. Most

implementation of our new Hardwired Safety Tools,”

Technologist; Stephen Haskins, MD, Assistant

importantly, the class teaches staff how to speak up

added David. “Team members at all levels have

Attending Anesthesiologist; and David Negron,

if there is ever any concern about patient safety,

improved communication before, during and after

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improving on our current culture of safety.

procedures. There is also an apparent sense of

In order to become a Master Trainer, they were

Since its implementation, the benefits of the HTT

required to attend a five-day long training program

initiative have been evident to the Master Trainers.

in Memphis, Tennessee in March 2018 where they

“Although HSS is an outstanding medical center,

received one-on-one professional training from

there is and will always be room for improvement,”

LifeWings consultants and were challenged with

said Dr. Haskins. “HSS Team Training provides

the task of studying and effectively facilitating

very specific skills and tools to minimize error in

a presentation to local healthcare professionals.

the workplace, which in turn will improve our patient

“As we say in the program, we need all of you for all

“Not only do you have to know and understand the

care. The program has opened staff members’ eyes

of us to succeed,” said Danielle.

content of the Team Training program, but you need

to areas where we can improve as a community

“Culture change does not happen overnight,” added

to be able to have interaction with the attendees of

throughout more effective communication and

David. “We must ensure that 100 percent of our staff

the class,” said Danielle. “This is the part that you

team building. Ultimately, when successfully

uses best practices 100 percent of the time because

cannot practice. Each person walking into your

implemented, HSS Team Training will improve

HSS is a highly reliable organization!”

Danielle Galan, Michael Deng, Dr. Stephen Haskins and David Negron were certified as Master Trainers

by LifeWings.

our culture of safety and thereby improve our patient and employee experience.”

optimism amongst the OR staff due to the innovative improvements to our safety culture.”

After participating in the HTT initiative, each member of the HSS family should feel empowered by the skills and tools they learn to promote patient safety regardless of hierarchy or level of experience.

Employee of the Month August 2018 – Gabriela Zea Congratulations to Gabriela, Employee of the Month for August. Gabriela is a Clinic and Community Outreach Nurse at the Stamford Outpatient Center Clinic who has been a member of the HSS family for nearly two years. During her time in this role, Gabriela has effortlessly served as the point person for all clinic operations in the most efficient way.

Since Gabriela started as the Clinic and Community Outreach Nurse, she has made a significant impact on everyone around her, including the patients she cares for. She supports the Stamford Clinic providers by prepping patients for their visit, educating them on their plan of care and assisting with the navigation of next steps of care.

Gabriela is very friendly and helpful, and has a positive attitude that has earned her the respect of her colleagues. She consistently puts in extra time and effort to ensure her job is done to the best of her ability.

Outside of her role, Gabriela supports clinical staff whenever needed and without hesitation. She never minds getting her hands dirty, keeping her skills up and showing she can do anything.

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Department of Nursing’s Bright Ideas Program Helps Improve Patient Care he Department of Nursing at HSS encourages

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share leadership roles across all levels. One

one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary care members of the HSS family provide.

inspires department members to share ideas that

Read how HSS helped Virginia DeWind of New York,

will improve patient care and generate cost savings.

NY get back in the game.

In early August, Erin Niklinski, RN, BSN, CPAN,

When Ginny broke her

ONC, CN III in the 4th Floor PACU, was chosen as

arm in May we were

a Bright Ideas winner for her proposal on creating

worried that it would

an isolation door caddy. Erin noticed that when we

put a dampener on her

have a patient on isolation, supplies end up in the

summer fun. After a

room during the patient stay that remain unused

tubing and blankets, are often discarded unused.

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– now has more than 2,000 patient stories!

get “back in the game.” Every month we will include

example of this is the Bright Ideas Program, which

which include boxes of gloves, supplemental oxygen

SS’s online patient forum – Back in the Game The postings share how HSS helped patients

team members to express their opinions and

following discharge from the unit. These supplies,

Back in the Game

very successful surgery Erin Niklinski was presented with a certificate for her Bright Idea by Chief Nursing Officer Stephanie Goldberg, Patient Care Director Vaughn Hansen and VP of Inpatient Operations Ann LoBasso.

She proposed using an isolation door caddy to

with Dr. Fabricant and the awesome team at HSS, Ginny kicked off the summer with a cast

not only help decrease wasted supplies, but also

obtain needed supplies, giving more time for the

on that went all the way

organize supplies for clinical staff and offer a better

nurse to provide hands-on care to the patient.

up to her shoulder. No

first impression to patients and their families.

Erin’s Bright Idea was implemented and has been

cast could hold Ginny back though, and within a few

According to Erin, the caddy serves as a visual

a success so far, helping to improve patient care

weeks of getting it off she was already almost back

reminder for all staff that the patient is on isolation

and generating cost savings for the department.

to 100%.

precautions and ensures all of the supplies are

Congratulations, Erin, and thank you for

readily available prior to entering the room. It helps

Now as we hit the midpoint of summer she is fully

demonstrating true leadership!

recovered and taking on new challenges at the

to avoid having to exit the room and de-gown to

playground daily! For what could have been a quite scary experience for a 3 year old (and her parents!) things turned out to be not that bad thanks to Dr. Fabricant and his team reassuring us every step of the way. We are very thankful to have come to HSS!

Employee Safety Zone Wayne Wright, OR Materials Management, and the Inventory Technicians In this month’s Employee Safety Zone, we are excited to hear from Wayne Wright, Assistant Director of OR Materials Management, and a member of the Employee Safety Committee since 2015.

At the end of 2014, we made some changes to the committee. Since we knew that Wayne really wanted to make safety changes in his department, we decided to invite him to become a member.

In a recent meeting, Wayne mentioned how the Body Mechanics program helped his department, so we asked if he would help write this feature.

Members of the OR Inventory and Distribution Department include Jonathan Peinan, Tysean Pope, Wilhelm Grimotes, Trevor Henry, Faiaaz Baksh, Wayne Wright, Andre Heredia, Rauley Gonzalez, Marlon Russell and Yuri Rodriguez (not pictured).

Here’s what he had to say: Within OR Materials Management there are several tools that are needed to perform daily duties. The tools range from computers, electronic inventory management systems, box cutters or carts to move supplies. While all these tools are used to make the job easier and safer, they can be bulky and awkward to handle, requiring good body mechanics to stay injury-free. My team members deliver supplies, sit to answer phones or make phone calls, open boxes, lift boxes and sit to enter data pertinent to receiving and placing orders. Since my staff attended the Body Mechanics program, they have improved their efficiency and alleviated the physical stress of assignment repetition.

We find ourselves to be a valuable asset as a support team for the ORs and take great pride in every task or request that comes our way. Within our department, it is a group effort to identify our strengths to improve our workflow. With the guidance and instruction from the Body Mechanics team, we are better able to enforce best work practices with each other through safer body movements and equipment usage.

Thank you, Wayne for the kind words!

If you think the Body Mechanics team could make a similar change in the way you work, we’d love to help. Send us an email at EmployeeSafety@HSS.edu and we’ll work with you to help make your department safe.

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Milestones Research, Academic and External Activities • Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, was an author of the book, “Pocket Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery,” which was a joint collaboration between Non-Surgical Foot and Ankle Service at HSS and the Foot and Ankle Center at Mass General Hospital /Harvard Medical School.

Rehabilitation • The Adaptive Sports Academy at Lerner Children’s Pavilion organized two special summer events for young HSS patients, both facilitated by

Peyton Katz. The first was a therapeutic

“How to Minimize Repetitive Stress Injuries From

horseback riding trip at Endeavor Therapeutic

Carrying a Baby” in the New York Times.

Horsemanship in Mount Kisco, New York with

• Jason Machowsky, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS,

Elizabeth Gerosa, MS, CCC-SLP, C/NDT, and

wrote an article on the “Three Keys To Finding

Michelle Yang, PT, DPT. The second was a surfing

Long-Term Success As A Young Athlete” for

outing in Long Beach, with teachers from Skudin

Paramus Daily Voice.

Surf and Bridget Assip, PT, DPT, PCS.

• Lauren Lou, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, was quoted in

• Tiffany Chag, MS, RD, CSCS, and Jason

an article on “How to Stay Fit (and Sane) When

Machowsky, RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS, presented the HSS Rehab Grand Rounds program, “Fuel for life, Fuel for Sport.”

You’re Injured” on Shape.com.

• Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT, was quoted in an article on “Here’s What Foam Rolling

• Anna Ribaudo, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, and Karen M. Sutton, MD, were quoted in an article about

Is Actually Doing When It Hurts So Good” on SELF.com.

Welcome

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Caroleen Anne Agno, Richard S. Ahn, Camilla Akerman, Ashley Apro, Joel Ayeni, Nayimisha Balmuri, Janis Bekeris, Ana C. Belzarena, Naim Bideiwy, Alexander Boudreau, Collin J. Brantner, Leonard T. Buller, Joost Burger, Emily V. Byrne, James B. Carr, Khalimah I. Carter, Emily A. Casaletto, Nicholas A. Cepeda, Megan C. Chapter-Zylinski, Sarah Cheney, Raashid Chowdhury, Tyler R. Clark, Brittney A. Coniglione, Margaret Cooke, Grace E. Cousins, Andrew P. Creighton, Jahnavi Curlin, Susan C. Cyr, Sherif A. Dabash, James P. Davies, Rosemary C. Derocher, Ravi R. Desai, Sravan Dhulipala, Laura Donald, Zachary I. Edelman, Taha Ellilly, Josefina Espinal, Jessica K. Fine, Nairobi Franco, Sara Getachew, Nilasha Ghosh, Angelica M. Gonzales, Maria Gonzalez, Irene Gotera Ocando, Brian Graybow, Ajay N. Gurbani, George Haramis, Amelia Hummel, Ellesse E. Imongirie, Deborah Jones, Cristil Judge, Yoshihiro Katsuura, Ju Hye Kim, Annabelle A. Konak, Anthony Kusnadi, Mike M. Li, Yeli Li, Roger Luo, Stephany Ly, Nicole D. Martorell, Roshan Mathew, Lisa McCaskill-Nelson, Kapil Mehrotra, Myrna Mercado, Kellie K. Middleton, Seyedalireza Mirghasemi, Brianne Mooney, Shiva Narine, Gabriella E. Ode, Jesse C. Ojeda, Georgia Panagopoulos, Angela Panotes, Steven M. Papuchis, Eunice Park, Ke’jafa S. Parker, Bhumin J. Patel, Khyati Patel, Jeffrey B. Peck, Aditi Penu, Robin A. Petrizzo, Matthew Pode, Sean P. Ponzo, Mishi C. Popovich, Melanie C. Prior, Megan Romer, Jose A. Romero, Tanya D. Rosario, Michael Roux, Rajeshram Sadhu, Shawn Sahota, Keyona D. In early August, HSS was a proud sponsor of the 2018 Southampton Sweat Fitness Festival.

Members of our Ambassador Services team were on site to answer questions and provide information about HSS. This year’s hosts, Christie Brinkley and Sailor Brinkley Cook, stopped by the HSS booth to thank sponsors for their participation in the fun-filled day of fitness and wellness! Pictured above are Kristin McKavanagh, Amanda Slutsky, professional surfer Balaram Stack, model Sailor Brinkley Cook and Wesley Barron.

Sanders, Brennan C. Savage, Monica H. Schwartzman, Sarav S. Shah, Jaina Sharma, James Shaw, Alexander C. Shields, Scott V. Silberberg, Phanendra Singh, Simran A. Singh, Thiru Sivakumaran, Melanie H. Smith, Samantha Smith, Krist Sokoli, Vandana Sood, Robert C. Spang III, Jacob C. Spitznagle, Shania Springer, Jeremy Steinberger, Siobhan M. Sullivan, Stephanie Swensen, Kathleen Tam, Chantelle Thomas, Arik Thormahlen, Aidan Tirpack, JuanCarlos

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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.

Tyler S. Warner, Candice White, Renee Wilkinson, Lauren Wilson, Morgan Wilson-Menting, Lindsey B. Wolson, Christopher L. Wu, Yi Xu, Philip J. York, Berlinda Zagar, Pierre Philippe Zaharia, Amir A. Zakik, Lingxin Zhang, Esther M. Zusstone

Editor:

Marisa DeFilipps

The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234.

Executive Editor:

Rachel Sheehan

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

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart

retaliation against an employee who reports a compliance issue in good faith.

Next Issue:

September 2018

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

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