Hurley News You Can Use - January 2023

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employee of the month Amanda Zacek 2023 calendar Health Observances nicu Babies Photo Feature JANUARY 2023 NEWS YOU CAN USE
BE IN THE NEXT ISSUE! Send your stories and photos to Nkoliop1@hurleymc.com, Nikki Koliopoulos, Marketing Logistics Coordinator editorial MANAGING EDITOR Nikki Koliopoulos WRITER Jason Harrod CONTENTS art & design GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jeremy Eads PHOTOGRAPHER/PHOTO EDITOR Doug Pike employee of the month AMANDA ZACEK @hurleymedicalcenter @hurleymedical @hurleymedicalcenter @hurleyfoundation @hurleymedicalcenterhurleychildrenshospital follow hurley CORPORATE COMPLIANCE HOTLINE: 1.866.835.0555 Reports are taken anonymously by an independent hotline service. Hurley prohibits the taking of retaliatory and/or disciplinary action against employees for reporting safety or quality of care concerns to The Joint Commission. Office of Quality Monitoring: Employees with safety or quality concerns at Hurley may contact The Joint Commission. Email: complaint@jointcommission.org, Fax: 630.792.5636 Mail: The Joint Commission, 1 Renaissance Blvd., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 GENERAL NOTICES news can use HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER One Hurley Plaza | Flint, MI 48503 | hurleymc.com 4 HUMAN RESOURCES Employee Assistance Program Services 5 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL 6 2023 HEALTH OBSERVANCES 10 HURLEY IN THE NEWS 12 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Amands Zacek 14 2022 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH RECAP 16 2022 DAISY AWARD RECIPIENT RECAP 17 MESSAGE FROM MARSHA SCHMIT 18 PHOTO FEATURE NICU Babies Visit from Santa 20 HURLEY NEWS NICU NICVIEW 22 HURLEY NEWS Elf on the Hospital Shelf 23 WELLNESS SERVICES Elf for Health 24 WELLNESS HERO OF THE QUARTER Dr. Ekwevugbe Ochuko Ogbon 26 HURLEY WELLNESS Cocoa and Cherry Oat Bake 28 HURLEY HEALTHY LIVING SERIES Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options 30 VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT 2023 Miracle Popcorn 31 PHYSICIAN’S CONNECTION 36 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

HURLEY FAMILY,

This time of year is always exciting as we look forward to welcoming in a new year and turning that proverbial page to what we hope to be a prosperous and fulfilling time ahead.  The new year also allows us an opportunity to reflect on the performance of the past year.  As a trusted healthcare provider for this community, and in many cases for this region, we can take this opportunity to recall how many lives were touched by the care patients received at Hurley Medical Center in 2022.  Whether they were part of the nearly 75,000 visits to our Emergency Department, or one of the 16,000 inpatient admissions, or part of the 360,000 outpatient encounters, a large number of people relied upon Hurley for care.  Whatever role you have at Hurley, you play an essential part in our ability to carry out what so many have relied upon and will continue to rely on in 2023.

There is no easier mission to believe in than that of service to people.  Having that phrase embedded in the Hurley Mission Statement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to service, and all of the personal and professional fulfillment it provides to us as members of the Hurley family.  As you set your own goals in motion for 2023, keep in mind all of the good you will be doing as part of our collective commitment to Clinical Excellence, Service to People throughout the new year and beyond.  Thank you for all you do to assist in the continued delivery of the Hurley mission.

On behalf of the Board of Managers and the Senior Leadership Team we wish you and yours all the best in 2023!

WELCOME NEW HIRES

Alana Chapman, Graduate Nurse

Alexis Lund, Nurse Extern

Ashton Cassel, General Duty Nurse

Brittany Horsley, Laboratory Assistant

Camilla Dunn, General Duty Nurse

Claire Kytolainen, Activity Therapist

David Rutherford, Graduate Nurse

DeOndres Hester, Porter

Dustin Beal, Telemetry Technician Trainee

Emma Wykes, Wellness Intern

Fatema Aldroubi, Graduate Nurse

Jamie Spillers, Ultrasonographer

Janina Dirrell, Telemetry Technician

Jeremey Knapp, Graduate Nurse

Jessica Johnson, Graduate Nurse

Jessica Lewandowski, General Duty Nurse

Kelley Rumsey, Graduate Nurse

Kelsey Dobis, Graduate Nurse

Kiandra Arnold, Pharmacy Student

LaToya Robinson, Laboratory Assistant

LaToyia Jones, Mental Health Technician

Laura Krupa, Sterile Processor

Lial Altaie, Pharmacy Student

Madison Birchmeier, Graduate Nurse

Madison Sills, Graduate Nurse

Mariah Letourneau, Registration Clerk

Mohamad Ghazzaoui, Pharmacy Student

Molly Coombs, General Duty Nurse

Robert Johnson, Public Safety Officer

Sarah Haycock, Graduate Nurse

Shamarrae Porter, Nurse Extern

Tiffany Joyner, Host

Zaina Khal, Graduate Nurse

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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

• Nursing Assistant

• Occupational Therapy Assistant*

• Pharmacy Technician

• Phlebotomy*

• Physical Therapist Assistant*

• Radiology Technology

• Respiratory Therapy*

• Social Work Technician*

• Sterile Processing

• Surgical Technology*

*Programs available at Mott Community College

**SP 0123 Tuition Payment Program and Educational/ Professional Development Leave of Absence

For more information, contact Mott Community College or a community college near you. Or contact Hurley Human Resources Service Center at hrservicectr@hurleymc.com.

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A GLIMPSE OF

DECEMBER 9, 2022

ABC12

Hurley Foundation planning annual Sybyl Awards

DECEMBER 19, 2022

ABC12

Medical Monday: Interventional radiology can detect fibroids

Dr. Ambreen Sattar of Hurley Medical Center talks about how interventional radiologists can diagnose and treat fibroids.

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Mid-Michigan Now

PHOTOS: Santa visits the Hurley Medical Center’s NICU

DECEMBER 22, 2022

WNEM

Santa visits the newest, littlest babies in Flint

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IN THE NEWS

DECEMBER 23, 2022

ABC12

Newsmaker: Men and Mental Health

DECEMBER 24, 2022

MLive

Santa visits newborn babies at Hurley’s NICU in Flint

DECEMBER 27, 2022

ABC12

Pink Night Palooza raises over $236,000 for Hurley Medical Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Tri-County Times

Record amount raised for local cancer patients

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Amanda Zacek is Hurley’s Employee of the Month for December 2022. She has been at Hurley since 2015, starting as a medical assistant in the Urgent Care, where she stayed for two years, before transferring to the Wound Clinic for one year. For the last five years, she has worked in the Specialty Clinic, located in the Medical Office Building. A normal day for her is checking in patients, getting them in rooms for doctors, and going over their medical history and vitals. Her and her coworkers also perform wound care and injections. To her, the best part about her job is “meeting different people every day, and getting to know recurrent patients when they come in frequently. It’s nice to have a conversation with a patient when they know about your life and you know about theirs.”

One day last month, Amanda received an email that she needed to sign off on some paperwork. When she arrived at the desk, Melany Gavulic and Amy Benko were there, with other administrators and her own team, to announce that she was being awarded with Employee of the Month. She was shocked, as she enjoys just coming to work and performing her work to the best of her abilities, but she values the appreciation that the award shows both for her and the other medical assistant that works in the Specialty Clinic.

When not at Hurley, she loves to go home and spend time with her family. Amanda and her husband

have two boys who are both involved in a variety of activities, including sports and band. These keep everyone busy enough, and they also have a dog that likes its walks. When they are able, she likes to just sit down and maybe get to enjoy a TV show once in a while.

Amanda is happy that she ended up at Hurley. Right out of school she had started work at a research facility in Bay City, but she eventually found the position at Hurley, which was much closer to home and offered great hours. Since then, she says she has had a lot of great experiences, even if they include working on weekends. She explains, “We’d have potlucks on weekends. They made working the weekends better, just to take a minute and joke around and relax. They made the job fun.”

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Amanda received a gift package that included a pizza party with her team, a day off with pay, a Team Hurley All-Star fleece jacket, a one-month membership to the YMCA, a $25 Sodexo gift card, a $25 gift card from Sovita Credit Union, a $25 gift card to the Hurley Lobby Shop, and a framed certificate. Congratulations, Amanda!
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“It’s nice to have a conversation with a patient when they know about your life and you know about theirs.”
2022 employee of the month recap March Mallery
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January Valeria Powers Behavioral Health February
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Paula Walko

April Kiara Harris 7 East

May Travis Senk IT

June Tyler Main Pharmacy

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Vanché Golden Nutrition Services

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Dee Dee Perkins Public Safety

September

Shawn Shamel Facilites Management

October Steven Garty Environmental Services

November Kayla Pilon Radiology

December Amanda Zacek Specialty Clinic

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for extraordinary nurses

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Samantha Lipford Andrew Elrod Ashley Sedlarik Mia Wentworth Majdal Alatrash Sonya McKerchie
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Carol Hite

I would like to extend a warm heartfelt thank you to everyone that helped provide Christmas gifts, wrapping and delivery of the gifts to six families this year. I work with women who are diagnosed with breast cancer that are in the midst of treatment who have young children, and Christmas becomes another huge challenge for these families.

Once again the loving, generous staff at Hurley stepped up to fill the gap and I want each of you to know how much I appreciate you. The giving was beyond measure and the love that was wrapped in these beautiful packages was notable.

The moms cried tears of joy as they received the beautiful packages. I also received emails and photos of happy children and grateful parents that wanted to send their appreciation to staff.  One mom wrote:

“Thanks to everyone that made Christmas Day a beautiful and happy day for my children!! We are deeply grateful for everything. The smiles on their faces are priceless. I couldn't accomplish this without the Cancer Foundation at HMC. I am so blessed to have people in my life that are so caring and compassionate. Thank you so much!! Merry Christmas from the Hightower Family.”

I would like to acknowledge the following departments and people who assisted with this beautiful labor of love: 9E Oncology, Pharmacy, Same Day Surgery, the Cancer Registrar, Wound Care, 9E Educator, Grand Blanc River Women's Group, Earnestine Pearson, Patty Creighton and Maria Frye.

On behalf of the families and myself, thank you for being so willing to make personal sacrifices in order to impact the lives of those going through a difficult time. Once again realizing our mission of service to people. Happy New Year!

Sincerely and Gratefully,

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The first days after birth are an emotional time for a parent - especially if the child is in the NICU. To help ease some of that nervousness, Hurley Children's Hospital has installed state of the art NICVIEW 2 cameras, which gives family members a virtual window to their newborns even when they cannot be here physically.

While not a replacement for visiting in person, this password-protected system allows parents and extended family members 24/7 access to their new bundle of joy. This can help reduce the anxiety parents might feel while their newborn receives crucial treatment, while also empowering them as more active partners in the care process.

NICVIEW 2 is an unobtrusive bedside camera system which streams video of the newborn to any end device and offers families the same level of security that they expect from the NICU. It utilizes direct app-based access (iOS & Android) from any end device, with simple, secure sign-in access that doesn’t require software downloads. The system has bank-level security, with end-to-end encryption and SSL authentication, ensuring that they have sole access to their baby’s camera.

Each year nearly 1,000 babies are born prematurely or critically ill, either at Hurley Medical Center or in the surrounding three-county area. For the best chance of survival, these fragile lives require the expert, highly-specialized critical care available only from the region’s only Level III NICU at Hurley Medical Center.

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Ambrose Steffey Jr. and Michelle Heggan
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“It just melts my heart to know that my baby is in a safe place but I’m actually seeing it.”
– Ambrose Steffey Jr.

ELF ON THE HOSPITAL SHELF PHOTO CONTEST

Departments showed what their elves were up to this holiday season. These entries were shared on the Hurley Medical Center Facebook pages, and after more than 650 votes, the NICU elf came out on top. (Only about twenty votes separated the ICU and NICU!)

The winning team received $20 Hoyt & Company gift cards. Thank you to the NICU, ICU, Cafeteria, and Lab for your creative entries and festive spirit!

CAFETERIA

The Cafeteria is watching the exploits of best friends Jack and Snowy each day. From reading to mischief, it's fun to see what they are up to!

ICU

Heart Sparkle, the NICU elf, is ready to break into action to help our NICU babies! "Help is on the way, dear!"

Elf Kyle found himself in a sticky situation after too much eggnog, and he's glad that ICU crew knows what to do!

LAB

This is the lab's version of "Elf on the Shelf!" It has been hanging out on the lab post for the last 20 years!

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WINNER! NICU
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Hurley Wellness’ Elf for Health Challenge took place in December as a way to help reduce stress and make healthier choices during the holiday season. This included daily goals like drinking eighty ounces of water, stretching for twenty minutes, and eating five servings of vegetables.

Congratulations to everyone who participated and to the four prize winners.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - RASHAWNDA LITTLES

CELLPHONE POWER PACK - VICKI HAMMOND

PHOTO COLLAGE AND OUTLET SHELF - MICHELLE MILLER

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FITNESS BASKET - ANDREW ELROD
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“I found the wellness challenge beneficial because it keeps me more focused on my health. I chose the electric toothbrush because I recently went to the dentist and was told to purchase one because I have a high risk for periodontitis. Thank you to the Wellness Team and Hurley Medical Center.”
– Rashawnda Littles, Laboratory

Hurley Wellness celebrates employees who are passionate about health, whether that means the individuals have achieved or are working toward a personal mental or physical goal or that they foster a culture of wellness. Hurley’s Wellness Hero of the Quarter, Dr. Ochuko Ogbon, Resident Physician, embodies all aspects of the award as she works toward her own goals and motivates those around her.

Dr. Ogbon started in Hurley’s Internal Medicine Residency Program in July 2021, so she is currently halfway through her program’s second year. As a resident, her schedule is very busy, with both patient care responsibilities and educational requirements. Still, she has found considerable time to commit to wellness. She explains, “I engage in wellness activities, and inform colleagues of activities and programs, both in the hospital and throughout the community. I enjoy supporting and spurring on my co-residents and inspiring them to improve their wellness. I also regularly participate in the wellness challenges and encourage others to do so because I understand how it helps to raise morale in the workplace. As a member of the team, I motivate my teammates, place a smile on their face, and make them laugh. I have a zeal to leave anywhere better than the way I found it.” With that great outlook, it is easy to see how her positive influence earned her the nomination for Wellness Hero.

Dr. Ogbon explains that she values wellness because “it is an integral part of life that leads to improvement in all aspects of health including physical, mental and spiritual health.” This is a value that she implements in her daily life too, as walking and running are activities she uses to cope with daily stresses. She adds,

“I also like to take hikes during the summer, and the Hurley Fitness center comes in handy while at work because I also get to meet other coworkers and get revitalized for the day.”

She explains that “wellness, to me, is actively and intentionally choosing to care for yourself. For your health, your mind, your goals, your passions, your purpose, and your relationships, which in the long run translates to a healthier mental, emotional, physical and spiritual YOU.” When it comes to staying motivated and inspired, she says, “I come from a large family who supports me and continues to push me to achieve my goals. It is an honor to in turn inspire them and my patients not just through talking, but actually doing the plan by increasing my activities and making healthier choices.” With that mindset of leading and inspiring others by example, she plans to run in the 2023 Crim Festival of Races and is training to participate in the 10 mile race. She has already started training, of course.

When not at Hurley, Dr. Ogbon likes to travel, especially driving on long trips, visiting new cities, and exploring different cultures. She also loves cooking and sharing, as she explains, “You can always count on me to bring the Nigerian delicacies to potlucks.” When she found out she had been named Hurley’s Wellness Hero of the Quarter, she wanted to thank some people: “I am so grateful to the family and friends that continue to support me. Special shout out to the Internal Medicine residents that have gone beyond friends to become a loving family.”

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DR. OCHUKO OGBON

In recognition of her dedication to wellness, Dr. Ogbon received a Wellness medal, a 20-minute chair massage, a Hurley Wellness jacket, a 6-month membership to the YMCA, and a $20 Gift Card from the Farmers' Market. Congratulations, Dr. Ogbon!

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“Wellness, to me, is actively and intentionally choosing to care for yourself.”

COCOA AND CHERRY OAT BAKE

• 5 Tbsp dried cherries

• 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

• 2 cups milk (or milk alternative)

• 3/4 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oatmeal works best)

• 3 Tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tsp chocolate chips

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 cups hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds (or any nut of your choice)

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 385 degrees F.

• Cover cherries with boiling water and set aside for 10 minutes (rehydrating process).

• Mix the chia seeds with 3Tbsp warm water.

• Drain the cherries and mix in with the chia seeds. Pour mixture into an oven safe dish. Add all of the other ingredients except for the nuts. Mix well.

• Spread out nuts over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes (or until cooked though)

• Let cool for 5 minutes, enjoy it hot or warm.

COOKING TIPS

This recipe is GREAT served with yogurt on the side.

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Urgen Care Hurley Vir tual SKIP THE WAIT

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

M-F: 10 AM-8 PM | Sat & Sun: 10 AM-6 PM

Adults and children age 5 and older can video chat with a care provider while at home, work, or on the go. This service is for patients who have minor medical conditions.

Now seeing patients with: Common cold/COVID-19/flu-like symptoms, eye infections, urinary tract infections, diarrhea, insect bites and stings, minor skin abrasions/rashes, head lice, and back/neck pain.

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2023 HURLEY BENEFIT BALL GATEWAY HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER FLINT, MI

Interested in becoming a Hurley “Popcorn Thursday” ambassador?  We are currently looking for dedicated volunteers to help make and distribute popcorn for half hour shifts on Thursdays in the West Lobby from 10:30am - 1:30pm.

To help keep up with the high demand, we are looking to expand each time slot to two volunteers.  If you and/or a co-worker are interested in volunteering on a weekly basis, or just on occasion, please contact Patty Creighton at 2-9669 or pcreigh1@hurleymc.com.

Thank you for supporting Hurley's youngest patients! It’s all about the kids!

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How to Survive the Government Do cumentation Rules

Acute or Chronic?

The Federal Government has enough regulations to handcuff any coder and significantly impair his or her ability to properly demonstrate how sick our patients are.

H Here’s what you already know:

Many of our patients with CHF, bronchitis and pneumonia have underlying pulmonary disease, such as COPD. These underlying conditions make managing the case more challenging, requiring more therapies.

Here’s what you may not know:

An exacerbation of a chronic condition - such as COPD - will complicate a case, but only if you specify in your notes that there is an acute exacerbation of the chronic condition!

Let’s say you admit an elderly patient suffering from COPD, and presenting with pneumonia O2 saturations were 89%. She has decreased breath sounds and diffuse wheezing You treat with not only antibiotics for treatment of the pneumonia, but also oxygen and frequent bronchodilator nebulizer treatments due to a component of COPD exacerbation With your effective treatment, you discharge her in good condition. How can this play out in our report cards?

In the first case, you listed both “pneumonia” and “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” But if you had noted “acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” in your admission note, in addition to the pneumonia, you would have gotten the severity of illness described in the coding

The moral:

What is self-evident to clinicians will often be ignored by the government unless we spell it out. I If the patient is experiencing an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition, always clearly document its acuity!

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MS DRG Description Average Medicare Compensation Average Length of Stay 195 Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy w/o CC/MCC $4,011 13 2 3 days 194 Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy with CC $5,251 10 2 9 days

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

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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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
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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 below:

MEDICINE

Riad Al Natour, MD

Internal Medicine

Michigan Health Specialists

2700 Robert T. Longway

Suite B

Flint, Michigan 48503

Office Phone: 810-235-2004

Office Fax: 810-235-2841

Office Manager: Khadra Kahin

SURGERY

Sidney Martin, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

Ortho Michigan

4466 West Bristol Road

Flint, Michigan 48507

Office Phone: 810-733-1200

Office Fax: 810-733-0688

Office Manager: Lisa Mora

Steven Reschak, DO

Otolaryngology

Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery Associates

SAVE the DATE*

MARCH 22, 2023 – Wednesday

Practices to Foster Physician Presence and Connection with Patients in the Clinical Setting

APRIL 12, 2023 – Wednesday

Advances in OB Pain Management

APRIL 26, 2023 – Wednesday

Pediatric Update

*Activity dates and/or speakers are tentative and subject to change until final advertising.

3455 Regency Park Drive  Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439

Office Phone: 810-694-0600

Office Fax: 810-603-3152

Office Manager: Lindsay Moore

Jason Warczinsky, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Urological Services, P.C.

G-1121 West Hill Road

Flint, Michigan 48507

Office Phone: 810- 232-8888

Office Fax: 810- 232-9190

Office Manager: Stacy Wilson

Antonio Williams, MD

Pediatric Surgery

Hurley Comprehensive Surgical Group  2 Hurley Plaza Suite 109

Flint, Michigan 48503

Office Phone: 810-262-73600

Office Fax: 810-262-7243

Office Manager: Laura Bentley

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continuing medical education (cmE)

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 ™:

• Drug Endangered Children

• Pediatric & Adolescent Obesity

• Thyroid Cancer Management

• Impact of Racism on Children and Adolescents

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MICHIGAN MEDICAL DOCTORS

Authority: Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL

The continuing education requirements apply to every physician renewing a Michigan medical license who has been licensed in the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for renewal. The requirements apply whether or not the physician is actively engaged in the practice of medicine. No one, including medical school faculty and resident physicians, is exempt from this requirement.

Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the Board of Medicine, of which a minimum 75 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs.

A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must be earned in the area of medical ethics

A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of pain and symptom management

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Mandatory Training Standards

NOTE: LARA trainings are separate from Continuing Education requirements.

• LARA requires a one-time mandatory training in Opioids and Controlled Substances Awareness and Human Trafficking.

• LARA requires Implicit Bias Training for 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, and every renewal cycle thereafter.

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.

For more information or questions, please visit: michigan.gov/lara

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Hurley offers the following free CME on Demand courses that fulfill requirements, training, and are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™

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

Please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar

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

Coronavirus Educational Resources

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

Please visit: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar

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 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)

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CREDIT CONTACT NAME RSS TITLE HOURS DEPT LOCATION DAY & TIME & NUMBER 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 For Location, Day, and Time, please call the Pediatric Dept at 810-262-7045 Audrina Roberts 810-262-7045 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

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