Hurley News You Can Use - February 2023

FEBRUARY 2023

NEWS YOU CAN USE

team of the season How to Nominate | 12

160 lb weight loss story Andy Holmes | 16

Volunteer of the month Raylander Thomas | 24

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL

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HUMAN RESOURCES

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PHOTO FEATURE

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HURLEY IN THE NEWS

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HURLEY NEWS

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TEAM OF THE SEASON

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HURLEY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES

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HURLEY NEWS

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HURLEY NEWS

follow hurley @hurleymedicalcenter @hurleymedical @hurleymedicalcenter @hurleyfoundation @hurleymedicalcenterhurleychildrenshospital

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CORPORATE COMPLIANCE HOTLINE: 1.866.835.0555 Reports are taken anonymously by an independent hotline service.

Office of Quality Monitoring: Employees with safety or quality concerns at Hurley may contact The Joint Commission.

Hurley prohibits the taking of retaliatory and/or disciplinary action against employees for reporting safety or quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission.

Email: complaint@jointcommission.org, Fax: 630.792.5636 Mail: The Joint Commission, 1 Renaissance Blvd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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Michigan Reconnect NICU Valentine’s Babies

Nurse T Out in the Community How to Nominate

Weight Loss Options

Hurley Bariatric Center Success Story 2022 Top Baby Names

wellness services

Heart Healthy Living

2023 CMN CHILD CHAMPION

Hudson Campbell

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

Raylander Thomas

PHOTO RECAP

Sybyl Awards

HURLEY FOUNDATION

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS

WELCOME NEW HIRES Abigail Hiipakka, Physical Therapist Student Amanda Powell, Diabetes Nutrition Educator Ashley Robinette, Graduate Nurse Breonna Whaley, Graduate Nurse Brittany Grant, Environmental Aide Byron Mosley, Lead Certified Sterile Processor Celia Dobbs, Patient Accounting Cashier Christine Travis, Accountant Corrina Ascencio, Nursing Assistant Trainee Courtney Gateman, Graduate Nurse Cryselda Portillo, Laboratory Assistant Crystal Cole, Sterile Processor Darrin Wade, Porter Emmanuel Vega Soto, Nurse Extern Evan Geyer, Graduate Nurse Jefferey Fisher, Porter Kaja Mraz, Nurse Extern

LaSonia Bargaineer, Surgicial Technologist Maria Sobhie, Pharmacy Tech Maxwell Wendling, Electrician Michael Bowman, Sr. Cook Olivia Brochu, Graduate Nurse Olivia Rogers, Nurse Extern Shalena Buckley, Medical Assistant Shanda Shaw, Nursing Assistant Shaneka Davis, Medical Assistant Shannon Chamberlain, Nurse Extern Shelby Clark, General Duty Nurse Stephanie Jeffes, General Duty Nurse Tanya Holliday, Sterile Processor Tayah Fantin, Nurse Extern Tiffany Ridout, Sterile Processing Manager Tyler Carmichael, Service Representative

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de&I Council

Diversity

IN THE MEDIA

This February, Hurley DE&I is highlighting

recommended streaming

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption (2014) is a memoir by American attorney Bryan Stevenson that documents his career defending disadvantaged clients.

Streaming on HBO Max, Prime Video, Netflix, and Roku

recommended reading

In this book, Kendi weaves together an electrifying combination of ethics, history, law, and science, bringing it all together with an engaging personal narrative of his own awakening to antiracism.

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recommended streaming

human resources

free college $

HURLEY'S HIRING

If you are age 25 or older and have not had a chance to start or complete your college degree, you may be eligible for the Michigan Reconnect FREE tuition program at a local community college, such as Mott Community College in Flint.

Even if you do not qualify for Michigan Reconnect’s free tuition program, you may still want to consider community college to gain expertise in a health-care field - and qualify for a different job at Hurley. Remember, Hurley partially reimburses tuition, per SP0123.** Check your bargaining unit contract to find out how much you can request. (You also may qualify for many other grants, loans, or scholarships.)

Hurley would love to have you train for one of our most in-demand positions, such as: • • • • • • • • • •

Endoscopy Technician Health Unit Coordinator* Histologic Technician* Information Technology* Medical Assistant* Medical Practice Management* Medical Record Registries* Medical Technologist Nursing* Nurse Extern

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Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant* Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy* Physical Therapist Assistant* Radiology Technology Respiratory Therapy* Social Work Technician* Sterile Processing Surgical Technology*

For more information, contact Mott Community College or a community college *Programs available at Mott Community College

near you. Or contact Hurley Human Resources

**SP 0123 Tuition Payment Program and Educational/

Service Center at hrservicectr@hurleymc.com.

Professional Development Leave of Absence

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photo feature

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photo feature

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hurley in the news

A GLIMPSE OF DECEMBER 26, 2022 Mid-Michigan Now Hurley Medical Center devotes unit for inpatient psychiatric care for children

DECEMBER 27, 2022 Mid-Michigan Now Pink Night Palooza 2022 raises $236k for local cancer patients

JANUARY 5, 2023 View Newspaper Group Record amount raised for local cancer patients

JANUARY 9, 2023 ABC12 Medical Monday: Hurley Bariatric Center shares advice for meeting weight loss goals

JANUARY 16, 2023 ABC12 Medical Monday: African-American women at higher risk of cancer

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hurley in the news

IN THE NEWS JANUARY 23, 2023 ABC12 Medical Monday: Respiratory therapist discusses the importance of getting your lungs screened Kevin Reynolds, respiratory therapist and lung health navigator with Hurley Medical Center, discusses the importance of getting your lungs

JANUARY 24, 2023 MLive Hurley Medical Center releases list of top 10 baby names in 2022

JANUARY 24, 2023 WNEM Oh Baby: Hurley releases top baby names from 2022

JANUARY 26, 2023 ABC12 The importance of annual pap smears and preventing cervical cancer

JANUARY 30, 2023 ABC12 CDC reports high blood pressure in nearly half of all U.S. adults

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nurse t out in the community

PATIENT RESOURCE & COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

For Patient Resource and Community Advocate services, contact Tarnesa at 810.262.6100 or by email tmartin1@hurleymc.com

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On January 16, a Health Fair was held at the Berston Field House in Flint. Free Colorectal cancer evaluations, health screenings, vision tests and Zumba classses were offered at the event.

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nurse t out in the community

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team of the season

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team of the season

The Team of the Season Award is our way of recognizing the teamwork that is so important at Hurley in assisting the fulfillment of our mission of “Clinical Excellence, Service to People”.

Teams are awarded this recognition based on their demonstration of a collaborative spirit, mutual accountability, support to others, fulfillment of Hurley’s mission and overall positive attitude.

How to Nominate: • Complete nomination form on Hurley’s Intranet & submit • Drop your nomination in a HMC Voicebox

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weight loss options The Hurley Healthy Living Series: Weight Loss Options took place on January 30, 2023 and discussed surgical and nonsurgical weight loss options featuring Dr. Kristoffer Wong, DO and Hannah Welter, RDN from Hurley Bariatric Center.

Our highly-skilled board certified surgeons not only specialize in bariatric surgery, but are also credentialed in critical care at a Level 1 Trauma Center. With more than 6,000 procedures under our belt, we will accompany you every step of the way to maximize your chances for a successful outcome. Hurley Bariatric Center is a nationally-accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center and BCBS Blue Distinction Center.

NON-SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOU ARE: -

An adult 18 years or older At a Body Mass Index of 25 or greater Interested in losing an average of 30-40 pounds of excess body weight Ready to commit to diet and lifestyle change Ready to enjoy better health and quality of life

THE PROGRAM MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF: -

Hanna Welter, RDN

Registered Dietician Nutritionist

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You have tried dieting on your own without success You prefer to lose weight without surgery or do not quality for bariatric surgery You are worried about other health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or sleep apnea that may be the result of your weight gain You need to lose weight before bariatric surgery

This 12-week program is based on the four pillars of weight management per the Obesity Medicine Association, which are nutrition, physical activity, behavior, and medication (if indicated). There are weekly individual clinic visits that include weigh-ins, nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian, labs, medical monitoring, and educational resources.

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SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS OPTIONS YOU MIGHT BE A CANDIDATE IF: -

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You have a BMI of 40 or greater, or more than 100 pounds overweight You have a BMI of 35 or greater and at least one or more obesity-related comorbidities such as type II diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, or heart disease You were unable to achieve a healthy weight loss sustained for a period of time with prior weight loss

Roux En Y Gastric Bypass o

Gold standard weight loss surgical procedure o Recommended for patients with Type II Diabetes, baseline GERD, history of gastric ulcers, or with a BMI greater than 50

Duodenal Switch o

Gastric Band o 1 hour surgical procedure and an overnight hospital stay (typically) o Desired weight loss of 2-5 pounds per week o Adjustable for desired weight loss by filling or removing fluid o Less commonly performed procedure

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Recognized as the most effective surgery for maximum estimated weight loss percentage Most effective for resolution for diabetes and hyperlipidemia Recommended for patients with BMI greater than 50

Sleeve Gastrectomy o o o o

Most commonly performed surgical weight loss procedure in the United States (70-75%) Removal of 80% of the stomach with no adjustments after initial surgery Estimated weight loss percentage at one year is 59.3% Recommended as primary surgery for patients with BMI less than 50

Dr. Jamal D Farhan Clinic Director

Dr Kristoffer Wong, DO

Dr. Gul R Sachwani

Hurley Bariatric Center 6140 Rashelle Dr. Flint, MI 48507 810.262.2330

WHEN IT MATTERS MOST | #DESTINATIONHURLEY

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andy holmes: a sucessful Andy Holmes, 37, has lived in Flint for four and a half years and it was common for him to be outside and active with his friends, especially when he lived downtown. He had felt overweight for the majority of his life, and his highest weight was 325 pounds. A bigger concern than the number on the scale, though, was how he felt. On one excursion with his friends, walking around downtown Flint, Andy noticed that he was out of breath and felt as though he could not continue. Andy had been busy, both working and going to grad school. Graduating in late 2021 was a huge accomplishment, and it also gave him the room to consider his health.

After trying various diets and exercises over the years and finding it very difficult to lose even a small amount of weight while putting in maximum effort, Andy had been looking into bariatrics over the last few years. Reassured by the conversation with a friend who was a resident at Hurley, and his experience of Hurley’s good reputation in the community, he made his first appointment at the Hurley Bariatric Center for March 7th, 2022. Andy explains, “I’m glad I chose Hurley because people here helped me make a decision that’s had such an important impact on my health.

There was no pressure in the appointments. Dr.

Wong was very kind, and very straightforward.

He was generous with his time, and answered all of my questions so that I could take the information and make my own decision.” Andy decided that it was time to be all in and follow Dr. Wong’s treatment plan.

For Andy, that meant seeing the bariatric surgery as the first of many healthy lifestyle choices. The surgery went as planned, and he was home later that same day. He says, “The surgery, I think, is a tool to aid diet and exercise.

I had to be all in, or the surgery alone wasn’t the answer. It was a big adjustment afterward, especially getting used to what portions I could eat, but alongside my friends and family, Hurley offered a lot of ongoing support through educational and group meetings.” Because of Andy’s resilience and his decision to commit to following Hurley’s post-surgery guidelines, he has seen a dramatic improvement to his overall health. Besides losing 160 pounds over 9 months, he no longer needs medications to maintain a normal blood pressure, and he feels much better day to day. He explains, “I’m sleeping much better, and have a lot more energy. Even little things, like cleaning the house. I used to have to vacuum a part of the house and sit down for a few minutes to catch my breath. I don’t have to do that anymore.

"I hope this inspires people to go through with this process because it’s an easy process once you make the decision to be all in, but it can be so hard on your mental and physical health to be overweight."

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weight loss story I’m able to physically do more, and feel much more comfortable doing more things.” Of course, he is spending a lot of time with his friends and they have started going on hikes. He’s even bought a rowing machine for his home.

When asked if there was anything he would like people to know, Andy says, “I hope this inspires people to go through with this process because it’s an easy process once you make the decision to be all in, but it can be so hard on your mental and physical health to be overweight.”

Lost 160 lbs.

The Medical Weight Loss program at the Hurley Bariatric Center is designed to be a 12-week plan, customized to the medical needs of the individual, but it is also meant to educate the individual so they can maintain their success beyond the completion of the program. This approach extends to all of the various services offered at the center, which include different surgical and non-surgical options. Before surgery, the bariatric professionals help patients choose the right type of surgery for their situation. Following surgery, the staff continues to monitor progress while offering support, such as nutrition and exercise counseling, to help patients have a sustainable weight loss outcome.

Hurley Bariatric Center 6140 Rashelle Dr., Flint, MI 48507 To make an appointment, call: 810.262.2330

WHEN IT MATTERS MOST | #DESTINATIONHURLEY

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Nova Ava Layla Madison Evelyn Olivia Willow Aria Melody Piper

hurley news Unique, regal, popular, traditional. Choosing a baby name is a big decision for parents. Here are the 10 Most Popular Baby Names across Mid-Michigan, Great Lakes Region and the Thumb picked by parents who choose to deliver at the region’s destination hospital - Hurley Medical Center!

In 2022 HUDSON and LEVI were the most popular names for baby boys with 13 babies named Hudson and 13 babies named Levi. Twelve girls were named NOVA, making it the top pick.

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hurley wellness

What is Heart Healthy Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, however there is a lot you can do to protect your heart and stay healthy.

MAKE DIET AND EXERCISE A PRIORITY

Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, turning healthy choices into healthy habits, and taking steps needed to reduce your risk of heart disease. By taking preventative measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease and improve your overall health and well-being.

Healthy choices are paramount to maintaining a healthy weight and helping to keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in healthy ranges.

But repetition matters! Physical activity strengthens your heart, and regular exercise can be added to even the busiest of schedules.

There are several lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of heart disease.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS AND THEN MANAGE THEM Maintaining healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and A1c levels are an important factor in heart-health. Though each type of heart disease differs, the common element is the disruption of healthy blood flow to the heart or from the heart to the rest of the body. ●

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Get your annual physical. People with high blood pressure or high cholesterol are often asymptomatic.

Take all prescriptions as prescribed. Put your prescriptions on auto-refill so you don’t miss any days.

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Check your blood pressure at home (or at work). Make sure it is staying within the healthy ranges your physician recommends.

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If your numbers are trending upward, contact your primary care physician or cardiologist for an appointment.

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● Exercise at least

150 minutes a week. ● Add a variety

of physical activities; walking, yoga, and strength training are great examples. ●

Eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables.

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Reduce saturated fats and sugar sweetened beverages.

SAY NO TO TOBACCO Tobacco cessation is perhaps the biggest impact you can make to your heart health - the CDC states that smoking is one of the greatest factors for developing heart disease. If you are already a smoker, work with a Tobacco Treatment Specialist or contact the Michigan Quitline to aid in your tobacco cessation.

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Living?

There are many types of heart disease, some of them include: 1. CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)

CAD is the most common form of heart disease. A hardening or narrowing of the arteries that lead to the heart characterizes this condition.

2. HEART ATTACK OR MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

For many people, a heart attack may be the first symptom of heart disease. A heart attack happens when the arteries leading to the heart become blocked, disrupting blood flow and limiting oxygen delivery.

3. HEART FAILURE OR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

This condition occurs when stiffness in the heart prevents the organ from pumping blood adequately through the body.

4. HEART VALVE DISEASE

Valve disease happens when any of the four valves in the heart don’t open or close properly and interrupt blood flow. If the defect in the valve happens at birth, it’s called congenital heart disease.

5. HEART MUSCLE DISEASE OR CARDIOMYOPATHY

This condition can lead to heart failure. It occurs when the heart muscle becomes larger and stiffens, preventing it from pumping blood away from the heart. Sometimes blood can pool in the lungs.

6. ABNORMAL HEART RHYTHMS OR ARRHYTHMIA, INCLUDING ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AFIB)

This condition causes a fluctuation in the heartbeat that happens while at rest. If untreated, arrhythmia can be life-threatening.

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CMN CHILD C H A M P I O N

Two-year-old Hudson Campbell suffered a catastrophic head injury in September of 2018 when a solid steel bar from a trailer that was parked in his family’s yard fell directly onto his head. It all happened so fast for Hudson’s mom, Megan, who was 34 weeks pregnant at the time. She called 9-1-1, then Hudson’s dad, Andy.

As Andy pulled into the driveway, he saw the emergency vehicles pulling out with his boy. The Campbell family put all their faith into the Level II Pediatric Emergency Department at Hurley Children’s Hospital; the only one of its kind in our region. Andy said walking into the trauma bay at Hurley felt like a movie, he had never seen so many people in one spot at a hospital, each of them there with one goal: to help his son.

Hudson underwent an extensive, five hour surgery to repair his fractured skull; a surgery which Dr. Shah-Naz Khan, who specializes in neurological surgery, compared to putting back together a jigsaw puzzle. Hudson’s surgery lasted into the middle of the night. That five hour wait was the longest of Megan and Andy’s life.

Following surgery, the family learned that the fact that Hudson’s skull fractured upon impact may have actually saved his life and spared him from further complications. The fracture gave relief to the internal bleeding and pressure.

Hudson was admitted to Hurley’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for six days before being transferred up to the Rehabilitation Unit. It was remarkable to watch this resilient child bounce back from such a serious injury. Psychological, Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy evaluations showed no cognitive deficits.

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After only seven days in the hospital, Hudson was discharged. His family is extremely grateful to the PICU staff who made Hurley feel like their second home.

Amazingly enough, Hudson has never required follow up therapy. Aside from the scar on his head, Hudson Campbell is a picture-perfect 7-year-old.

Thanks to funding provided by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Hudson and his family received both the clinical and emotional support they desperately needed during their time at Hurley Children’s Hospital. Hudson’s parents often remark about how the team at Hurley treated not only their son, but the whole family.

Children’s Miracle Network funding is also the lifeline for Hurley’s Child and Family Services team which provided comfort items to Hudson who could only handle low-level stimulation after surgery. Special gifts like the starry night light, coloring books, blocks and other activities given to the Campbells helped keep Hudson entertained during those difficult days in the hospital.

Today, Hudson is curious, energetic, and joyful. He is extremely artistic, and his parents say most mornings when he’s not at school you can find him outside in his sandbox, playing with his tractors and trucks.

Hudson and his family are looking forward to sharing their story, and helping with several local and national Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaigns across mid-Michigan and throughout the country this year.

Hudson Campbell is truly a miracle!

The Campbell family is reunited with nurse Stephanie Stevens during a visit to Hurley in October 2022. Stevens was Hudson's primary nurse in the PICU back in 2018.

(L) Since little Hudson wasn’t strong enough to walk on his own after surgery, he enjoyed riding in Hurley’s kid-friendly alligator Wunderwagon around the unit and down to the playroom. (R) Hudson poses in that same Wunderwagon during a visit to Hurley in Fall of 2022.

Support from CMN programs allowed the Hurley team to give Hudson back the gift of play and imagination, and gave Megan and Andy back their little boy.

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volunteer of the month

of the month Raylander Thomas “It’s a rewarding experience. I know a lot of people is Hurley’s Volunteer that are depressed, and I can’t see them being of the Month for depressed here at Hurley. The experience can help January 2023. Last a person. Plus, I was born here in 1952, and I had October marked her a brain tumor removed here too, so Hurley has one year anniversary helped me personally.” volunteering here, When not volunteering, her favorite thing to do is and she has worked listen to music. She used to be a disc jockey, and in the Lobby Shop still has a huge selection of vinyl records, both for the entire time.

45s and 78s. She also spends time playing the She had been taking piano and organ. Her favorite kind of music is jazz, classes through with Ramsey Lewis and Nancy Wilson being two AARP, and they said favorites. they had arranged for her to meet Being nominated as Volunteer of the Month came Michelle Reed, the Lobby Shop manager. When as a surprise, but a good one. She explains, “I Raylander went to leave, Michelle said that she said, ‘Wow, ok.’ I liked the idea of being nominated, would see her tomorrow, and she has been here everything but having to have my picture taken! ever since. Her responsibilities include stocking the I’ve only been here a year, but I like what I do, so I supplies, keeping the cooler filled, straightening try to do it to the best of my ability. It feels good to shelves, greeting customers, and answering the be recognized, and to do something that helps.” phones. One of the more interesting things she does is take phone orders; people call in every day and want gifts sent to patients.

The best part about volunteering at Hurley for Raylander is meeting people. She jokes, “It gives me something to do besides sitting at home. But I like working with people, talking with them. I used to work at Fisher Body thirteen years, I worked at Sears in the ladies department for a number of years, and worked at Hartland Manor for two and a half years. The best part was always helping people and my coworkers.” When asked why she would recommend volunteering at Hurley, Raylander says,

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“I’ve only been here a year, but

I like what I do, so I try to do it to the best of my ability. It feels good to be recognized, and to do something that helps.”

-Raylander Thomas

volunteer of the month

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The Sybyl Awards recognize individuals who live in Genesee County, volunteer outside their work requirements, and exemplify above and beyond service to our community. Proceeds from this event support the Hurley Foundation's Sybyl House Fund which provides support for families and patients that HMC serves who have to stay close to the medical center and their loved ones due to location, diagnosis, or emergent needs.

2023 HONOREES Brandee Cooke-Brown Don Cox Emily Doerr Keosha Hardville Dr. Shane Jackson Tiffany Lechota Dr. Ladel Lewis Bryant “BB” Nolden

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physician connection

Surgical Documentation tip Physician Support line new providers continuing medical education (cme)

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physician connection Surgical Documentation Tip o’ the Month ~or~ How to Survive the Government Documentation Rules What type of debridement was performed?

The rules handcuff our coding friends. Everything depends on your documentation because only you can provide the diagnoses and details for the procedures that we can capture in the coding.

Here’s what you may not know: Specifying the extent of a debridement will often change the DRG. Documentation of the type of debridement performed is key, such as excisional, non-excisional or other.

Another key documentation tip is to document the deepest level for which the debridement is performed!

What difference can this make? Let’s look at our report card for two otherwise identical cases of patients with pneumonia, but who also required debridement of their worsening pressure ulcers of the left lower back region.

MS DRG

Description

Average Medicare Compensation

Average Length of Stay

193

Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy With MCC

$8,116.64

4.0 days

570

Skin Debridement with MCC

$18,231.35

7.5 days

The only difference between these two cases?

In the first, the surgeon noted “debridement of pressure ulcer left lower back ” in the notes.

However, in the second case, the surgeon noted “excisional debridement of necrotic skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia from pressure ulcer, left lower back , stage 3” in the operative report - so when the patient is discharged on Day 6, the duration of the admission is within the expected length of stay.

The moral of this story?

If you perform an excisional debridement of subcutaneous tissue or fascia during a debridement, say so!

This material is confidential and proprietary property of FairCode Associates, LLC.

Revised October 2022

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physician connection New Implicit Bias Training Requirement The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) now requires Implicit Bias Training for physicians (and other health care professionals), effective as of June 1, 2022. The requirements apply to both new applicants as well as those renewing their existing licenses or registrations.

An applicant for license renewal shall have completed a minimum of 1 hour of implicit bias training for each year of the applicant’s license or registration cycle. An applicant for new licensure, both limited and medical, shall have completed a minimum of 2 hours of implicit bias training within the 5 years immediately preceding issuance of the license or registration.

Please note, the implicit bias training for licensure must “provide opportunities for interaction among participants and with the instructor” to meet LARA requirements For more information on the Implicit Bias requirement and any other issues regarding physician licensing, please visit: michigan.gov/lara

PHYSICIAN SUPPORT LINE: (888) 409-0141 • Free & Confidential • No appointment necessary • Available 7 days a week 8:00AM - 1:00AM ET Learn More: www.physiciansupportline.com

What is Physician Support Line?

Physician Support Line is a national, free, and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for our physician colleagues and medical students. Physician Support Line was created with the mission of physicians supporting physicians as we navigate the many professional and personal intersections of our lives.

Physician Support Line promises to provide emotional support and a safe holding space for physicians and medical students.

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welcome new providers BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Jacqulyn Richardson, NP Nurse Practitioner Hurley Behavioral Medicine One Hurley Plaza, 2C & 2D Flint, Michigan 48503 Office Phone: 810-262-9406 Office Fax: 810-262-6607 Office Manager: Binny Patel MEDICINE Shawn Gorkiewicz, NP Nurse Practitioner Kidney Disease & Hypertension Consultants, P.C. 2486 Nerredia Drive Flint, Michigan 48532 Phone: (810) 230-9901 Fax: (810) 230-9916 Office Manager: Ashley Lee Suleiman Kojan, MD Neurology Flint Neurological Centre 5082 Villa Linde Flint, Michigan 48532 Office Phone: 810-720-1335 Office Fax: 810-720-1373 Office Manager: Lisa Bueche Elizabeth Mero, NP Nurse Practitioner Genesee Cancer & Blood Disease Treatment Center 302 Kensington Avenue Flint, Michigan 48503 Office Phone: 810- 762-8400 Office Fax: 810- 762-8118 Office Manager: Jayme Carpenter SURGERY Cynthia Hayes, DO Otolaryngology Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Associates 3455 Regency Park Drive Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439 Office Phone: 810-694-0600 Office Fax: 810-603-3152 Office Manager: Lindsay Moore Aleksey Mishulin, MD Ophthalmology Michigan Vision Institute 5300 Gateway Center Flint, Michigan 48507 Office Phone: 810-720-9111 Office Fax: 810-720-9119 Office Manager: Jane Mucha

continuing medical education (cmE) REGISTER NOW ~ “Navigating Ethical Issues in the Hospital Setting” (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for medical ethics.)

MARCH 8, 2023 – Wednesday Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc 5481 Hill-23 Drive, Flint, MI 48507 5:30pm – 7:30pm Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Register online: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar or snap the QR code.

“Practices to Foster Physician Presence and Connection with Patients in the Clinical Setting” MARCH 22, 2023 – Wednesday ZOOM Webinar 5:15pm – 6:45pm Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Register online: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar or snap the QR code.

SAVE the DATE* APRIL 12, 2023 – Wednesday Advances in OB Pain Management (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)

APRIL 26, 2023 – Wednesday Pediatric Update *Activity dates and/or speakers are tentative and subject to change until final advertising.

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continuing medical education (cmE) YEARLY CME ATTENDANCE REPORT If you attended a Hurley CME activity in 2022, your Yearly CME Attendance Report has been mailed. Please contact the CME Department at 810.262.9142, if you have any questions about your report.

Hurley offers the following free CME on Demand courses that help fulfill those requirements and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ •

Ethical Principles – Choosing Wisely (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for medical ethics.)

You will need this report for your medical license renewal.

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Managing the Chronic Opioid User (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)

ARE YOU READY TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE?

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Promoting Safety when Prescribing Opioids (This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)

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Human Trafficking: the Role of the Healthcare Provider (This activity fulfills the LARA training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking requirements.)

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MICHIGAN MEDICAL DOCTORS state that every three years, each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education with a minimum of 75 hours earned in courses designated as Category 1; a minimum of 1 hour must be in the area of medical ethics, and a minimum of 3 hours must be in the area of pain and symptom management.

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS (LARA) requires a onetime mandatory training in opioids and controlled substances awareness and human trafficking.

These are separate from continuing education requirements.

In addition, effective June 1, 2022, a minimum of 3 hours every 3-year relicensing cycle is required in implicit bias training.

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Please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar More Hurley Online CME Courses To get FREE continuing medical education online, please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar for the following topics that have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.

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Drug Endangered Children

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Pediatric & Adolescent Obesity

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Thyroid Cancer Management

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Impact of Racism on Children and Adolescents

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The CME Needs Assessment Survey Results are in!

Thank you to everyone who completed a survey. The following results will be

Please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar the focus for continuing education topics in 2023:

Coronavirus Educational Resources

There is a Novel Coronavirus Education Resources webpage on the ACCME website at www.accme.org/coronavirus-resources that includes a list of accredited continuing education (CE) activities and additional resources that can help the clinician community respond to the novel coronavirus public health emergency. The majority of the CE activities are Coronavirus Educational Resources Free.

There is a Novel Coronavirus Education Resources webpage on the ACCME website at www.accme.org/coronavirus-resources that includes a list of accredited continuing education (CE) activities and additional resources that can help the clinician community respond to the novel coronavirus public health emergency. The majority of the CE activities are free.

HURLEY REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERIES (RSS) CREDIT HOURS

DEPT

Multidisciplinary Tumor Board

1.00

Oncology

Virtual

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 AM WEEKLY

Robyn Hatch 810-262-9585

Pediatric Grand Rounds

1.00

Pediatric

Virtual and Ed Center Rm 123

Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 AM WEEKLY

Audrina Roberts 810-262-7045

Pediatric Oncology Tumor Board

1.00

Oncology

Surgical Conference

1.00

Surgery

Virtual and 7B Conference Rm

3rd Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM MONTHLY

Pauline Tippett 810.262.6823

Surgical Critical Care Journal Club

1.00

Surgery

Virtual and 7B Conference Rm

4th Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM MONTHLY

Pauline Tippett 810.262.6823

Trauma Conference

1.00

Trauma

Virtual and 7B Conference Rm

1st Friday, 7:00-8:00 AM MONTHLY

Pauline Tippett 810.262.6823

RSS TITLE

LOCATION

DAY & TIME

For Location, Day, and Time, please call the Pediatric Dept at 810-262-7045

CONTACT NAME & NUMBER

Audrina Roberts 810-262-7045

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