ECHO - June 2019

ECHO

June 2019 Vol. 21 Issue 6

STORIES AND NEWS FROM THE HSS FAMILY

HSS Serves as Presenting Sponsor of the Walk to Cure Arthritis

Sharing Our Knowledge and Expertise in Ghana his spring, five members of the HSS family

presenting sponsor of the Walk to Cure

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Arthritis, which took place at the Intrepid Sea,

Turner, Manager, PT-Joint Mobility; Kat Mach,

his year, HSS once again served as the

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Air & Space Museum on June 2. As a world leader in

traveled to FOCOS Hospital in Accra, Ghana to provide education and teach best practices

to hospital staff. The trip was attended by Bob Advanced Clinician, 75th St PT Practice; Anna

rheumatology, Team HSS was strongly represented

Larkin, CN I; Althea Cansino, CN I; and Emmanuel

at the event, with around 600 HSS family members,

Baiden, CST III, Central Sterile Supply. This service

patients and friends participating.

trip was part of the longstanding relationship

At the walk, Peggy Crow, MD, Physician-in-Chief

between HSS and FOCOS.

and Chair of the Department of Medicine, was

FOCOS is a non-profit organization that was

recognized as the Medical Honoree for her

established in 1998 by Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD,

leadership and achievements in the national

Chief Emeritus of the Scoliosis Service at HSS. The

and international rheumatology communities.

mission of FOCOS is to provide comprehensive,

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affordable orthopedic and spine care to underserved communities in Ghana and throughout West Africa.

The HSS team stands with Dr. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei outside FOCOS Hospital.

In April 2012, FOCOS opened an orthopedic hospital to further their mission of providing comprehensive orthopedic services including diagnostics, imaging

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Nurse Residency Program Achieves Accreditation

National Hospital Week

36th Tribute Dinner

Nurse Residency Program Achieves Accreditation from ANCC

CONTINUED FROM COVER “HSS has a relentless focus on improving diagnosis

It is inspiring to see so many HSS family members

and treatment of patients with arthritis and other

supporting an important cause, our patients and

he Nurse Residency Program at HSS recently

rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions through

one another!

achieved Practice Transition Accreditation

research and innovation,” said Dr. Crow. “While there

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from the American Nurses Credentialing

Center (ANCC). The Practice Transition Accreditation

have been significant advances in science throughout my career, there are many areas of unmet need that

Program (PTAP)™ is a voluntary review process that

demand continued investigation. HSS is leading

validates hospital residency programs that prepare

research studies to define the key mechanisms that

registered nurses (RNs) for new practice settings

result in autoimmune rheumatic and musculoskeletal

that meet rigorous, evidence-based standards for

diseases. We also participate in multi-center translational and clinical studies to define the

quality and excellence.

Established in 2008, the HSS Nurse Residency Program has been a leader in the field with best practices for transitioning new nurses to bedside while supporting professional development of

molecules and cells that represent therapeutic targets. Our ultimate goal is to define treatments that will improve the health and quality of life for patients affected by musculoskeletal conditions.”

nursing personnel. Nurses in accredited transition

HSS raised more than $60,000 from generous

programs experience curricula that promote the

donations and cupcake sales leading up to the

acquisition of knowledge, skills and professional

walk, which were run by the Employee Activities

behaviors necessary to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Committee. Thank you to everyone who donated,

“ANCC accreditation assures our nurse residents that HSS offers an elevated transition program with a clear course of instruction and reliable evaluation methods,” said Jennifer O’Neill, DNP, APN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. “With ANCC Accreditation, our transitioning nurses gain the skills and confidence needed to perform effectively within a new practice setting.”

ANCC’s standards are a powerful international benchmark that allow organizations to self-assess and identify ways to strengthen their practice transition programs.

“Our exemplary and dedicated nursing staff play an integral role in delivering the best patient care to ensure the best outcomes,” said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO. “This ANCC honor of distinction reaffirms our commitment to nursing excellence and our focus on recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff.”

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 • Leading NY, NJ and CT • More Than 2,000 Years of Service • Recognizing Our Support • One Story. One HSS. • Holiday Weekend Reflections

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HSS Serves as Presenting Sponsor of the Walk to Cure Arthritis

volunteered their time and participated in the walk.

Sharing Our Knowledge and Expertise in Ghana CONTINUED FROM COVER and laboratory, outpatient consultation and surgical

The service trips to FOCOS are not only beneficial

HSS and LimaCorporate Break Ground on New 3D Printing Facility

care in Africa. In July 2014, an official partnership

to the clinicians in Ghana, but also to the HSS

between HSS and FOCOS began.

experts who attend. It provides them with an

Over the years, there have been several service

opportunity to observe and learn from clinicians

trips to Ghana where HSS family members shared

in a completely different environment from HSS

expert knowledge and served as mentors to staff

and allows them to share their vast knowledge

at FOCOS. Similar to trips in the past, our nursing,

and expertise. This directly supports the HSS

rehab and central sterile team members observed

Roadmap to 2025, as we have a responsibility to

their counterparts and helped educate on best

serve as the most trusted source of musculoskeletal

practices. They also followed up on what had been

expertise. It also provides a chance for HSS family

taught to the FOCOS staff during previous visits.

members and FOCOS staff to develop longstanding

first time a company is bringing 3D printing of

relationships that they would not otherwise have

implants directly to a hospital organization.

In addition, Bob and Kat, who are both members of the HSS Rehabilitation Department, created

had the chance to form.

n late May, we officially broke ground on the

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HSS and LimaCorporate 3D printing facility.

Once opened, this will be the first provider-based

additive manufacturing 3D printing facility for custom

complex implants. This collaboration will mark the

At HSS, we are already providing best-in-class

“I have formed wonderful relationships with the

diagnosis and treatment for the most challenging

class. This was the first time a two-day course

clinicians in the physical therapy department and

cases in joint reconstruction, and conducting

was given at FOCOS and was a great opportunity

the medical staff at FOCOS,” said Bob. “The HSS

leading-edge research on the causes, prevention

to provide education and share best practices.

relationship allows us to take our best practices to

and treatment of implant failure. Patients are often

Courses including “Treating the Hypomobile Spine”

Ghana and build a work culture that parallels what

referred to HSS by practitioners from around the

and “Fracture Rehabilitation” were attended by

we do here at home. Our trips do not end when we

world because of the difficulty of their cases and

FOCOS PT staff, as well as clinicians from the

get home. It is our responsibility as visitors to

require the expertise that only we can deliver.

surrounding area. FOCOS staff and other clinicians

continue remotely to assist in the growth and

This collaboration will dramatically increase the

who attended the course were extremely thankful

expansion of FOCOS. I feel blessed to have had

availability and speed of personalized care for patients with complex orthopedic conditions.

and delivered a two-day professional education

that they had the opportunity to learn from HSS

these opportunities and look forward to a fruitful

experts. The feedback our team received was

relationship with my Ghanaian family.”

extremely positive. The staff at FOCOS appreciated

Thank you to everyone involved in building and

2020, patients will be able to be scanned on-site and

our observations and recommendations on how

maintaining our relationship with FOCOS Hospital

their custom implant will be created just for them in

they can continue to improve and grow their

in Ghana, and a special thank you to all who

the lab. Having Lima’s advanced manufacturing

efficiency and effectiveness.

attended the service trip this spring.

technology right here on campus will allow us to

Once the new facility opens and is fully operational in

treat our patients more effectively. This personalized treatment and excellence in patient care is what sets HSS apart.

“This milestone supports a priority on the HSS Strategic Roadmap to 2025: to advance innovation of new products and solutions in the life sciences, devices and care delivery,” said Lou Shapiro, President and CEO. “HSS is an organization that strives for excellence in everything we do, and this collaboration is no exception.”

Bob Turner presented during a two-day professional education class.

Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD, addressed those in attendance.

Dr. Robert Hotchkiss, Lou Shapiro and Luigi Ferrari, CEO of LimaCorporate, took part in the groundbreaking ceremony.

The HSS team that traveled to Ghana included Anna Larkin, Althea Cansino, Bob Turner, Emmanuel Baiden and Kat Mach.

Kat Mach and Bob Turner pose with members of the FOCOS Hospital team.

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HSS Family Recognized During National Hospital Week n May 21, HSS celebrated National Hospital

“At HSS, National Hospital Week is a time to

few, we focused on building a musculoskeletal

Week with an ice cream social across all of

celebrate every member of the HSS family for

ecosystem and expanding our geographic footprint,

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our locations. HSS family members were

contributing and serving as a leader,” said Lou

and are looking forward to opening several new

Shapiro, President and CEO. “Although this is

locations on the West Side, in Brooklyn, Hudson

appreciate colleagues for making HSS so special.

something we do every day at HSS, Hospital Week

Yards and Florida in the upcoming months.

National Hospital Week is a week dedicated to

provides us with an opportunity to take a step back

All of these accomplishments and more were made

thanking and recognizing all hospital workers for

and really appreciate what we have accomplished

possible because of the leadership of every single

their contributions. This includes 16.5 million

and what we are working toward in the future.”

member of the HSS family. Thank you, all, for your

individuals across the country working to support

We have countless accomplishments to be proud of

leadership and your continued dedication to making

the health and well-being of their communities

over the past year as we continue on our journey to

HSS the amazing place it is today!

through hard work and dedication.

‘better’ across the entire organization. To name just a

treated to delicious ice cream and a chance to

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Dr. Deland Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 36th Tribute Dinner

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Emeritus of the Foot and Ankle Service and

now and for decades to come. The event, which was

Research in Foot and Ankle Surgery, as well as the

held at the American Museum of Natural History,

Director of Quality and Innovation for the Foot and

raised more than $4.3 million.

Ankle Service.

This year’s gala was hosted by Al Roker, weatherman

“Dr. Deland’s devotion to patient care and steadfast

and co-host of NBC’s Today Show and CEO of Al

commitment to advancing the science and

Roker Entertainment. During the event, we honored

techniques to improve surgical treatment of foot and

n June 3, HSS hosted the 36th Tribute Dinner to support our mission of improving

Attending Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Deland

the mobility and quality of life for people

also serves as the Jonathan T. Deland Chair for

Steve Tisch, Academy Award-winning producer,

ankle conditions are living proof of the mission of

partner at Escape Artists Productions and Chairman

HSS,” said Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and

& Co-Owner for the New York Football Giants.

Medical Director. “His foot and ankle registry, the

“We are delighted to commemorate the

Rose Registry, is the largest in the nation supporting

extraordinary successes of Steve Tisch who has

clinical studies and national publications that have,

excelled in various disciplines of business, media

and will continue to, enhance foot and ankle care for

and entertainment,” said Lou Shapiro, President

patients in years to come.”

and CEO. “Through his entrepreneurial spirit, artful

During the gala, a touching video was shown paying

storytelling and purposeful philanthropy, Steve

tribute to Dr. Deland and the excellent care he has

inspires others to meet the greatest challenges

provided over the years featuring former patients,

with courage and perseverance.”

family members and colleagues. Congratulations,

The 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award was

Dr. Deland, on being recognized for your outstanding

presented to Jonathan T. Deland, MD, Chief

contributions to HSS.

Al Roker hosted the event.

Lou Shapiro posed with John Mara, President, CEO and Co-Owner of the New York Giants; Saquon Barkley, New York Giants running back; and Steve Tisch.

The 36th Tribute Dinner took place at the American Museum of Natural History.

Dr. Todd Albert presented Dr. Jonathan Deland with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ellen Wright and Kathy Leventhal co-chaired the event.

Guests enjoyed a special performance by the cast of the Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations.”

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

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– now has more than 2,300 patient stories!

The postings share how HSS helped patients

get “back in the game.” Every month we will include one of the stories that highlights the extraordinary care members of the HSS family provide.

Read how HSS helped Caran Colantino of Manalapan, NJ get back in the game.

HSS Family Gives Back During Semi-Annual Blood Drive early 100 HSS family members took

NYBC thanked everyone who organized the event

the lifesaving step to donate blood at

and donated blood for supporting their mission and

the semi-annual blood drive on May 10

contributing to saving the lives of those in need!

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sponsored by the Employee Activities Committee (EAC). Christopher James, Executive Administrator, HSS Education Institution, and EAC Co-Chair, organizes the blood drive twice a year to support

In April of 2015

New York Blood Center (NYBC).

while living and working in Florida, I was experiencing excruciating pain in both of my hips. After hearing story upon story of how bad this can get and what

According to NYBC, HSS blood donors positively impacted the lives of more than 215 individuals during the May blood drive. This contributes to the almost 2,000 donations that are needed daily in the New York/New Jersey area for patients requiring a lifesaving blood and/or platelet transfusion. Just one single donation can save up to three lives.

Maggie Wimmer and Christopher James welcomed HSS family members to the semi-annual blood drive.

can happen without taking care of this immediately, and against my better judgment, I had a THR of the right hip while still in Florida in 2016. Unfortunately, it was an older prosthetic that was used. The procedure in Florida left my right hip shorter with too much bone cut and resulting in a crack for which I now have a

Wellbeing Corner

permanent clamp on my right femur. Recovery

The Wellness Committee Invites You to Meditate

was a bit slow, but I made it.

Meditation has been around for thousands of years. It’s an active practice meant to promote focus and

The new issue was my left hip. Upon returning up

concentration along with a list of other benefits. Research shows that 50 percent of our thinking time is

north to live again, and after the recommendation

taken up by our mind wandering, making it hard to be effective at work, at home and in all areas of life if

from a friend, I sought out Dr. Howard Anthony Rose

we are not mentally present. Evidence shows that meditation works to rewire brain circuits through a

in 2018. That was the most blessed day of my life.

process called neuroplasticity that can improve mental focus.

From the first office visit, speaking with Talia, and

Since the 1990s, workplace wellness programs offering meditation to employees have surged,

finally connecting with Dr. Rose, I was placed at ease

including at HSS. The Wellness Committee offers three ways for HSS family members to meditate with

and knew that he was the answer to my prayers.

Journey Meditation.

I was anxious and scared that the situation I had in Florida would happen again but when I spoke with him, he immediately put all my fear fires out and said we’ll get through this and you’ll be fine.

He was right! My left hip is fabulous!!! He is an amazing soul and an even more amazing doctor.

Dr. Rose calmed me down, scheduled surgery and

1. Participate in guided group sessions with Journey Meditation on most Monday mornings at 11:30 in the Richard L. Menschel Education Center.

2. Download the Journey Live app, the world’s first live group meditation app that allows you to meditate several times a day.

3. Download the original Journey app, which includes recorded guided meditations that allow you to meditate on your own schedule.

my left hip was done. I am able to say without a

Meditation with Journey involves focusing your attention on your breath and, when your mind

whisper of a doubt, Dr. Rose is the best solution to

inevitably drifts, returning your focus to that breath as many times as needed. Journey calls this

your issues, especially hip. In fact, I have sent several

refocusing of attention, also known as mindfulness or a push-up for your brain.

friends to see him and they, too, feel the same way.

As with physical exercise, research has documented numerous benefits of mindful meditation. It can

And I just completed a walk for cancer and it was

lower stress hormones and other indicators of personal distress; sharpen cognition, improve memory

such a great feeling to be able to participate!

and sleep quality, and regulate mood; and also boost concentration and enhance workplace relations.

We now understand why people from all over the

Regardless of the health benefits, many people begin to meditate in search of a respite from hectic

world come to HSS and I’m sure Dr. Rose is one of

schedules and the myriad ways technology can fragment our attention.

them. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Dr. Rose,

Wondering where to begin? Try this exercise in mindful eating. All you need is five minutes to uncover

et al., for everything!!!

the concept of mindfulness with just a single raisin. Turn off your phone and place the raisin in your hand. Imagine you’ve come from another planet and this is your first encounter with a raisin. Begin to explore the color, texture and smell. Roll the raisin between your fingers. Do you hear anything? Slowly bring the raisin to your mouth and notice the taste and feel. When you’re ready to swallow, note your intention and begin to sense the raisin moving down your throat. Now give yourself a pat on the back for the practice of mindful eating.

Envision mindfulness in other areas of your life. What might you discover?

If you have any questions about meditation or other HSS Wellness Programs, please contact us at EmployeeWellness@HSS.edu.

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Adaptive Sports Academy Treats Pediatric Patients to a Day of Tennis hrough the Adaptive Sports Academy at the

self-esteem, self-confidence and motivation to live

HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion, our pediatric

fuller, more active lives.

patients enjoyed a fun-filled day of tennis at

Thank you to all involved, including the skilled

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the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in

instructors, for helping our patients discover a love

June. Fifteen children attended the event, where

for tennis and making it an experience they won’t

they had the opportunity to experience a sport that

forget! A special thank you to all HSS family members

was new and exciting for them.

who attended, including Jennifer Jezequel, PT, DPT;

The Adaptive Sports Academy organizes adaptive

James Russomano, Program Manager, Sports

programs for kids and teens facing a range of

Safety; Jeramy Solema, Rehab/Mobility Tech;

conditions than impact their mobility. These

Jessica Podell, Associate Director, Global Sports

events help patients realize new skills and interests,

Marketing & Business Development; Samantha

reinforce therapy goals and socialize with other

Jenkins, Major Gifts Officer, Development;

patients. The experiences encourage mobility

Magdalena Oledzka, PT, DPT; and Peyton Katz,

and independence and often result in increased

CCLS, Pediatric Patient and Family Care Coordinator.

Employee of the Month June 2019 – Alexandra Cipriano Congratulations to Alexandra, Employee of the Month for June. Alexandra is a Physician Assistant in the Anesthesia PACU & OSCU who has been a member of the HSS family for nearly four years. She has been described by colleagues as reliable, personable and a pleasure to work with.

Working the overnight shift, Alexandra handles some of our most critical patients. Her clinical excellence and professional bedside manner allow her to succeed no matter how complex a case might be. She consistently ensures our patients get the high-quality care they expect at an institution as prestigious as HSS. Alexandra has proven to be an indispensable member of our critical care team. She is thorough, hardworking and universally liked by patients and colleagues. She is a team player who works well with other members of the unit, and she liaises seamlessly with other services throughout HSS and NYP to care for our critical patients.

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Milestones Rehabilitation

Social Work Programs

Public & Patient Education

• John Indalecio, OTR/L, CHT, MS, presented

• Jillian Rose, Director of Community Engagement

• Jimmy Russomano, MS, CSCS, Program

at a spondylitis educational seminar co-hosted by

and Research, was awarded a PhD on May 22,

Manager, HSS Sports Safety, presented on

HSS and the Spondylitis Association of America.

2019. Dr. Rose achieved her doctoral degree in

“Alignment and Stability” at the NSCA NJ State

Health and Behavior Studies, a joint program of

Clinic on May 18.

• Giusi Tsaousis, PT, DPT, PMA®-CPT; Jamie Lamb, PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, PMA®-CPT;

Columbia University’s Teachers College and

and Lynne Balliette, PMA-CPT, MA, MFA,

Mailman School of Public Health.

presented the HSS Rehab Grand Rounds “The Role of Pilates in Motor Learning within the Rehabilitation Environment.”

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Welcome Sorianny Abreu, Alex J. Anatone, Jelene Bandoquillo, Kathryn Barth, Edward Bayley, AlexiRain Bove-Domenech, William Buo, Keisha Burgess, Jeneice M. Collins, Vanessa A. Colon, Rachelle-Anne D. Cruz, Fred Cushner, Vanessa Dodson, Jodi Doherty, Oliguez Fanord, Nelis Fernandez, Kimberly Gonzalez, Evelyn G. Gotlieb, Tamika Green, Prissila Y. Haniff, Ridwana B. Islam, Preetinder Jassil, Kimberly Jean-Louis, Nevena Jordacijevic, Yusef Jordan, Fanula Karanxha, Asli Kayaalp, Allison J. Kornrich, Sofya Kuchuk, Rose Loubeau, Tiffany Mendez, Stephen G. Melancon, Denise Miles, Jenny Nisman, Sidney Ong, Angela Orrego, Darcy Ottomanelli, Hardy Paulemon, Alyssa Potolsky, Devindra Ramlochan, Julia Retzky, Giselle Rodriguez, Miracle Rogers, Kapri Rosario, Amanda K. Sachdeva, Sharinna Salazar, Michael H. Sang, Brandon Schneider, Keisha A. Shaw, Tashana Sinal, Samantha Smith, Melissa Somarriba, Samantha Souchet, Latoya K. Stanford, Carolien L. Swann, Angjelina Syku, Alessandra Taverna-Trani, Ryan R. Thacher, Haji X. Tirado, Amoh Tsibu, Tyler J. Uppstrom, Ryan Verbic, Heather Walther, Laura Yamner,

In celebration of National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the Greenberg Academy for Successful Aging at HSS hosted its annual event, which included health lectures on nutrition and fall prevention, as well as workshops on dance instruction and chair exercises. The Greenberg Academy and Public and Patient Education team offer yearlong programming for older adults to learn healthy habits; manage pain; and exercise to build strength, balance, endurance and flexibility.

Brian Yang, Alen Yoo

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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.

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 x606-1236.

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The Compliance Helpline number is 888-651-6234.

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Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief:

Marisa DeFilipps

Editorial Committee:

Lisa Goldstein, Bruce Slawitsky, John Englehart