Hurley News You Can Use - March 2022

MARCH 2022

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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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February

Hurley's Employee Advocate, Jamal Dozier Maintaining Accurate and Up-to-date Information

Paula Walko

daisy award recipient Mia Wentworth, BSN, RN

Roy Ozier Brings Talent to Hurley

hurley in the news

A Glimpse of Hurley in the News

hurley news

"Improving Your Heart Health" with Dr. Alkotob

Radiology

Valentine's Day Baby Gallery

hurley news

Marketing Wins 4 Addy Awards

volunteer of the month Claudette Kennedy

hurley foundation wellness physician connection april birthdays

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Allison Franz, Anesthesia Student

Lauren Allyn, Surgical Tech Student

Amanda Berry, General Duty Nurse

Laurie Nowacki, Genera Duty Nurse-BSN

Amanda Clor, General Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse

Lindsey Pine, Surgical Tech Student

Amanda Land, Respiratory Therapy Student

Lynn Dorsey, Clerk

Amberleen Davis, General Duty Nurse

Madison Gaudet, Laboratory Student

Ameena Vue, Sonography Student

Madisyn Hetherington, Respiratory Therapy Student

Amy Middleton, Respiratory Therapy Student

Makayla Thomas, Surgical Tech Student

Ashley Cantley, Respiratory Therapy Student

Maria Pyland, Safe Kids Intern

Ashley Distelrath, Laboratory Student

Makaila Horton, Environmental Aide

Brittnee Fields, Respiratory Therapy Student

Mokresha Adams, Graduate Nurse

Britney Bray, Respiratory Therapy Student

Morgan Perry, General Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse

Cameron Welte, Graduate Nurse

Nathan Paquet, Occupational Therapy Student

Camilla Evans, Respiratory Therapy Student

Nicholas Hartwick, Nurse Extern

Chloe Williams, Laboratory Assistant

Nicole Boelter, General Duty Nurse

Crystal Demps, Accounts Payable Clerk Trainee

Noah Wiggins, Nurse Extern

Elaina Proctor, Respiratory Therapy Student

Owen Patterson, IT Service Center Analyst

Emily Carr, Surgical Tech Student

Paula Harrington, Respiratory Therapy Student

Grace Herzog, Graduate Nurse

Rebecka Williams, Respiratory Therapy Student

Gregory Grooms, Pharmacy Porter

Roxanne Isaacson, Respiratory Therapy Student

Jacob Rowley, Anesthesia Student

Sadie Chastain, General Duty Nurse

Jailyn Martin, Environmental Aide

Sabre' Williams, Respiratory Therapy Student

Jenna Lynch, General Duty Nurse

Selena Paupert, Physical Therapy Student

Jennifer Daugherty, Respiratory Therapy Student

Shantazia Donaldson, Medical Assistant

Jennifer Obney, Rehabilitation Reimbursement Assistant

Shniyah Jones, Host/Hostess

Jennifer Shea, Respiratory Therapy Student

Sonya Willis, Host/Hostess

Jenny Goss, Respiratory Therapy Student

Stefan Titianu, Anesthesia Student

Jeremy Hollers, Respiratory Therapy Student

Steven Molitor, Director, Patient Business Services

Jonathan Detvay, General Duty Nurse

Susan McConnaha, General Duty Nurse

Julian Russell, Environmental Technician

Takesha Osborn, Respiratory Therapy Student

Ka'tisha Mitchell, Respiratory Therapy Student

Toyedda Williams, Environmental Aide

Kellen Goggins, General Duty Nurse-BSN,

Ty Childers, Information Technology Extern

Kiana Bush, Pharmacy Porter

Wisam Zeineh, Nurse Extern

Kienna Pearson, Porter

Yale Benedict, Respiratory Therapy Student

Kimberly Hatch, Environmental Aide

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human resources

Get By With A Little Help from Your Employee Advocate – There are times in everyone’s life when they find themselves feeling overwhelmed or unheard. Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone neutral available to whom you can voice your concerns?

Look no further! At Hurley Medical Center, you have the option of utilizing your Employee Advocate. If you are facing challenges, meeting with your Employee Advocate might be a step in the right direction.

For additional details or with questions or concerns, please contact our Employee Advocate, Jamal Dozier, at 810.262.6314 (ext. 26314) or via email: JamalDozier@Hurleymc.com.

MAINTAINING ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION The Department of Human Resources (HR) would like to remind employees of their obligation to timely report changes or corrections of employee information, to include name, address, phone number, personal (nonHurley) e-mail address and emergency contact. This ensures compliance is maintained and that employees receive important communications from the medical center.

The process is automated and easy!

Log into OASIS and click on My Profile.

NAME CHANGE Before HR can update an employee’s name in the HR, Payroll and other systems, an employee must provide documentation, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree, as well as a copy of an updated Social Security card showing their new name. Employees who hold a credential (license, registration or certification) are responsible for changing their name with the governing body for that credential. HR validates the change through the primary source verification process.

Click “Change Name” found on the toolbar on the profile page and complete the form. You are able to attach a PDF of supporting documentation. Click OK and the request routes electronically to HR for review and approval. Don’t have an electronic copy to attach?

Bring your document to the HR Service Center or drop a copy in the Employee Drop Box located in HR on the 6th Floor of the School of Nursing Building.

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ADDRESS CHANGE If you move or want to change where you receive mail, submit an address change. Your place of residence is required for tax purposes. Your mailing address can be the same or different than your residential address.

Click on the Personal Information tab. Under the Addresses section, click “Change Address” and complete the form. The request routes to Human Resources for verification and approval.

CONTACT INFORMATION This is where you change where and how you want to be contacted, outside of your work email.

Click the Personal Information Tab. Under the Contact Information section, click “Add Phone” or “Add Email” and complete the form.

HURLEY ALERTS Employees may elect to receive Hurley Alerts from the HMC Emergency Alert System. On the main profile page, click on the check box to Opt-In or Opt-Out. Thank you for keeping your employee information up to date. For questions or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Service Center at 810.262.9140 or email to hrservicecenter@hurleymc.com.

Click this link to go directly to the Oasis program. Log in to Oasis

hurley diversity, equity & inclusion council M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T

“We strive to listen, learn, and celebrate diversity to create a safe, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.”

WHY DO WE VALUE DIVERSITY?

Diversity is the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability, religions, national origin and political beliefs.

By valuing diversity, we can move beyond "tolerance" and into acceptance.

We can gain perspective and learn the skills to communicate and interact with communities, concepts and belief systems.

WHAT DOES EQUALITY AND EQUITY MEAN?

The Equality and Human Rights Commission defines equality as the distribution of the same resources and opportunities to every individual across a population.

Whereas Equity is defined by the World Health Organization as the customized distribution of resources and opportunities across a population to ensure no subset of groups are at a particular disadvantage over others in achieving their maximum potential.

WHY DOES INCLUSION MATTER?

Inclusion is involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. An inclusive workplace promotes and sustains a sense of belonging; it values and practices respect for the talents, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of living of its members.

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maximize talent and productivity are likely to increase employees’ job satisfaction are associated with reduced instances of interpersonal aggression, discrimination and sexual harassment foster an environment of trust

The Hurley DE&I has a website where you can find our monthly observance calendar, diversity in media and a video library. On the Hurley Intranet, look for our diversity hand logo or scan the QR code.

Questions or comments? Contact DE&I Council at: Diversitycouncil@hurleymc.com

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february PA U L A WA L K O

Paula Walko, Social Work Case Manager, is our February Employee of the Month. She has worked in our Emergency Department for over six years.

Paula’s primary responsibility, along with all the ED Social Workers, is to assist with conducting psychosocial assessments to determine patients’ mental health status and needs; communicating and coordinating with the larger treatment team to optimize clients’ physical and mental health care; connecting clients with relevant resources and services and facilitating clients’ transition to other care facilities or back to daily life through discharge planning and followups.

of the month “We don’t want to pull the medical team away from caring for the patient, but at the same time, we don’t want to neglect the family’s need for information,” she says.

“So, I become that kind of go-between to make sure the family stays updated."

Paula coordinates arrangements and supports families during end-of-life situations, as well as assisting with child and dependent adult abuse.

She works with victims and encourages them to pursue follow-up care by providing the appropriate resources and referrals to inpatient or outpatient social workers or other medical and/or mental health professionals. The role of a social Paula provides support to families worker is filled with so many of trauma patients by being the responsibilities. go-between for staff who are providing critical, life-saving care 10 Years in the making and families who are waiting for It was over ten years ago when updates and requiring support.

Paula previously applied for a job She is notified of any traumas at Hurley. Paula noted that she arriving at the medical center. wanted to take the position but This includes patients who have it was on second shift, and she been involved in car accidents, could not accept, as she was a gunshot wounds, drownings, single mom. Paula smiled when as well as any critical-in-nature she shared how it all seemed patients (heart attack, stroke, to come back around when code delivery). Paula is a crucial she found herself years later liaison between the medical team accepting a position in the ED. “It and the patient’s loved ones. Her was a dream come true.” Paula role in the ED is a combination of noted. “I worked at HealthPlus raw emotion, high intensity and and Dr. Jaggi was on the Board. It a desire to support patients and was at the time when Hurley was their families however possible. initiating a Complex Care Clinic,

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and he asked whether I was interested in working there. That was how I was reintroduced to Hurley. I was so fortunate to meet Dr. Jaggi and now work with him along with the other members of the team in the ED, Mike McCartney, Gina Murphy and all the staff members. They, along with all the members of my team and our leadership, is the reason I am so grateful to work here. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work at Hurley.”

A worthwhile calling Paula has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wayne State and lived in Detroit for a time.

She shared how she loved the city but noted once you have children, you do not want the hustle and bustle. Paula cannot see herself being in any other position or anywhere else. She shared, “While it’s certainly a high-intensity environment, it is well worth it. To me, my role is so important, and I am passionate about it.” Paula may be a stranger to patients’ families when they first enter the ED, but she’s proud to support them through what’s oftentimes the worst day of their lives. “By the time we get through whatever it is they came here for, I almost feel as though I’m a part of their family,” she says. “My time with them may only be the course of a few hours, but I’m honored to support them in those situations, and I take pride in trying to be the calming force.”

hurley employee of the month Paula recognizes that there Recognizing those at Home are challenges, noting that Paula recognized her parents. assisting with traumas are the “They love Hurley. They even most difficult part. “It is almost bought Hurley jackets, and they conflicting. You have so much wear them proudly. They tell empathy for the family. The loss everyone to come to Hurley and pain is so difficult. Then, at because of how great it is.” Paula the same time, you know that proudly shared that she has the ED Team is doing everything a daughter, Paige, who is 26. possible. It is as though you are Her daughter works for United caught in the middle. To watch Wholesale Mortgage. What does the trauma team, the nurses, Paula do during her spare time? doctors, I sometimes wish that Well, she purchased a home other people could see it. It is so that was built in the 1860’s, so amazing to watch the teamwork definitely has a great number and the things they do to care for of home improvement projects. these patients.”

Paula’s home even has a turret.

Paula also loves to garden.

This year she is going to have Employee of the Month someone put up a fence, and Paula recognizes her coworkers she is planning to try her hand at and noted that they are the best straw bale gardening. part of her job. She commented on how she has so many good memories here, and they all revolve around her coworkers.

“My coworkers are such a good group. They make me laugh every day.” Paula was shocked to learn she was nominated for Employee of the Month. She expressed how she was extremely honored but wanted to share the recognition with her team. “I feel like this is an honor for both myself and my team, both in the ED and Case Management. My team members do the same great work as I do.”

Paula Walko is ‘Clinical Excellence and Service to People.’ She practices her social work skill with an expertise that is inspiring and chooses to purposefully serve others in each moment she is present at Hurley. Paula is smart, empathetic, resourceful, determined and kind. She shows up to help people in their most difficult moments and gives them what they need based on where they are. The community, patients, families, staff and team that work with Paula are fortunate to do so.

Paula 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, Paula!

-Tristam Cumming, Director of Care Coordination

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daisy award recipient

MIA WENTWORTH, BSN, RN

for extraordinary nurses decided to finally go to nursing school earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing also from UM-Flint.

Mia is truly a persistent individual, pursuing a second degree and, at the time, raising two small children.

She found herself at Hurley taking clinicals and accepted the position in CICU. Mia noted, “The best part of my job is the teamwork. Everyone helps out.

We never hesitate to care for each other’s patients.”

Furthermore, her unit was just awarded the AACN Beacon Award of Excellence.

CICU cares for some of Hurley’s most acute patients, and the level of care required can be extremely difficult. The nurses on this unit provide specialized care to some of the most critically ill patients in the community. The nurses are adept at noting subtle changes that could lead to serious complications and are required to provide immediate interventions.

Nursing staff are also responsible for operating and managing complex medical equipment. Mia not only provides patient care in an intensive care unit but trains Nursing Students and Graduate Nurses. “Our unit has come such a long way, and I feel fortunate to work with the people there. We have a terrific team,” Mia said.

Mia Wentworth, BSN, RN, is our DAISY Award Honoree for the month. The DAISY Award celebrates the extraordinary compassion a nurse has provided to their patients and families every day.

Mia is an RN on the Coronary Intensive Care Unit (CICU) where she has worked for nearly 15 years (one as a Nurse Extern and 14 as a Registered Nurse.)

She originally earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Communications from University of Michigan-Flint. She wanted to pursue a nursing degree, but life had other plans. Mia graduated and worked in the insurance industry for eight years. After the company downsized and her office closed, she 8 • HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Delivering care to patients on CICU requires extremely high competencies. Mia exhibits these competencies and also cares a great deal for her patients. As noted in her nomination letter,

“I will forever be grateful to Mia for the care she provided my father, and I truly believe it altered his outcome from potentially a negative one to his being discharged in only a few days.”

MIA'S MOM & DAD (PRE-COVID)

M I A ' S F A M I LY ( P R E - C O V I D )

At the beginning of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, Mia‘s dad was diagnosed with renal cancer and required a risky and complicated procedure for survival. He was fortunate to pull through the surgery and was hospitalized in ICU for 89 days.

No visitors were allowed due to the pandemic and Mia and her family relied on the healthcare team to be the eyes and ears to provide information. (Her parents have been married nearly 50 years and they had never been apart for more than a day so this was an incredibly trying time.)

Mia had no idea she was nominated for the DAISY Award and was completely surprised and grateful. She gives a great deal of recognition to her coworkers and managers. She is also very appreciative that she has an opportunity to be part of the RN Union. She has two grown children, Joe and Katie, and soon to be daughterin-law, Makenzie.

She also recognizes her partner, Rich, who is very supportive of her. Mia is very family oriented and is extremely close to her parents, Rhonda and Clinton Wentworth. Mia notes that it is her parents who inspire her. They wanted her to have opportunities they did not and instilled in her the importance of higher education and/or learning a trade. Mia’s story is dedicated to them.

There was one patient Mia took care of here at Hurley who was critically ill and his wife reminded her of her own mother and how worried, nervous and anxious she was. Mia was more than determined to get the lady’s husband back to her.

Mia took her experience and, with great compassion, provided care to another father, whose daughter wrote the letter expressing her gratitude. Mia performed her responsibilities as a nurse but went above and beyond, remembering how her family felt when her own father had just recently experienced a life-threatening illness. Mia is an extraordinary nurse who deservingly has received the DAISY Award.

Have you witnessed an extraordinary registered nurse in action? Nominate an exceptional RN for the DAISY Award. Nomination forms are available in the Cafeteria, 8W Nursing Office and on the Hurley intranet.

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ROY OZIER Hurley welcomed Roy Ozier & Friends, who performed in our main lobby on Wednesday, March 18th. Band members included; Mike Mobley (keyboard), Quavo Anderson (drums) and Roy Ozier on bass guitar.

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IDEA FOR THE BAND’S NAME

The group just started in February 2022. It started with Roy writing down goals for the year. He told himself that he needed to put himself out there and not live in fear. He chose music as one tool to achieve this goal and reached out to a few places about providing musical entertainment. Roy has been playing with Mike for almost 12 years, and they play at the same church. Mike also has a singing group called Unlimited Praise (UP), which the three musicians also belong. Quavo is a new addition and fits in perfectly.

Roy decided to call the band "Roy Ozier & Friends" because he has a few different musician friends that he has played consistently with over the years.

He knows that there will be other performance opportunities where a few of his friends will be featured, hence the name Roy Ozier & Friends.

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P E R F O R M I N G AT H U R L E Y Roy feels that being in this pandemic has been stressful for all, and he figured this would be an opportunity to not only provide a moment of relaxation to the employees of Hurley, but to also get his feet wet with this new musical journey. Roy is an employee in our Public Safety Department and has worked here on third shift for 16 years.

friends TA L E N T C O M E S T O H U R L E Y I'm sure by now you have gotten to meet Roy. Quite certainly, I'm sure you already like him as well. It's almost impossible not to. Roy has long been a leader among his peers. His infectious laugh and ability to use humor to diffuse even the most tense situations have provided him with unique opportunities to effect positive change in the lives of those he cares for.

As a testament to these characteristics, Roy took it upon himself to reach out to Hurley and plan this event. In his original request, he stated: "I would like for my band to create a moment where employees can take a breather and listen to good music during lunch break or even while passing through. It will be a chance to give everyone something new to look forward to as they get through a day's work."

It takes a special person to volunteer their time to share their talents with such a deserving organization. I really hope that Roy and his crew understand how much gestures like this mean to the Hurley family. It has been a really tough go the last couple of years. It is people like Roy, employees like Roy, that are the reason we all find the strength to continue to treat and heal.

“I love that Roy Ozier band, and that Christian Gospel Jazz was off the charts. Great show, brightened up all our days.

Thanks Roy and the band. Hope to see you again soon!”

-Frank Felder

If you are interested in having the band play at your event, contact Roy Ozier, Jr. at 810.406.8903 or roy. ashleyozier@yahoo.com.

View performance on Hurley's Facebook page: facebook. com/HurleyMedicalCenter

-Matthew D. Murray, PEM, CHEP Chief – Department of Public Safety

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A GLIMPSE OF

March 14, 2022 ABC12 Medical Monday Spotting signs of a stroke Hurley Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Mohammed Al-Qasmi, shares how to spot signs of a stroke.

March 9, 2022 NBC25 A diet tool you may not have tried, but should Crystal Congdon shares how Hurley Bariatric Center RD, Jennifer Traub, helped her lose 100+ pounds and how her continued support has helped her keep the weight off for years.

March 7, 2022 ABC12 News Medical Monday Lung Screenings – Why you may need one Hurley Lung Health Navigator, Kevin Reynolds, shares who should be getting screened and explains how early detection is your best chance for survival. Lung cancer kills more people each year than colon cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. You may get a colonoscopy or mammogram, but have you considered a lung screening?

March 7, 2022 NBC25 Hurley Medical Center Updates Visitor Guidelines

March 2, 2022 Spotify.com Mental Health and Brain Injuries Hurley Medical Center's Kirk Stucky, PsyD shares the connection between mental health and brain injuries in this podcast.

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hurley in the news

March 1, 2022 View Newspapers Patients gain access to innovative spine expert Spine Neurosurgeon Dr. Marc Moisi has shifted his expertise from a beacon of healthcare in southeast Michigan to become director of Neurosurgery at Hurley Medical Center, a beacon for specialized care in Mid-Michigan, Northern Michigan and the Thumb.

February 28 ABC12 News Medical Monday Living with Back Pain Does it seem like you are having more back pain than when you were younger? Hurley Director of Neurosurgery, Dr. Marc Moisi, explains why. He also shares that there are ways to finally ease your pain without surgery.

February 21, 2022 ABC12 Medical Monday Hurley Medical Center's community outreach efforts When fear, doubt or lack of information keep you from going to the hospital for care you need, Nurse Tarnesa Martin comes to you. The Hurley Patient Resource & Community Advocate can be seen all over our community, making sure every person has access to care and faith in the expertise to heal them.

February 17, 2022 WNEM TV5 Shoveling could lead to increase in cardiac events Nicole Matthews, Injury Prevention Coordinator for Trauma Services at Hurley Medical Center, explains how shoveling may have the potential to be dangerous. This includes cardiac events, frostbite and falls.

February 14, 2022 ABC12 Nurse describes warning signs of congestive heart failure Congestive Heart Failure is scary, but when you have a Heart Navigator like Christina Stephens to help you, you will decrease your odds of ending up back in the hospital.

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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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Tarnesa Martin, RN, BSN, Hurley’s Patient Resource & Community Advocate, also known as “Nurse T” serves as a community liaison for identified health concerns, focusing on community education and resources in an effort to reduce health disparities and improve access to care. Nurse T participates in community outreach and educational events establishing relationships with community groups, faith-based organizations and other trusted channels that serve those who may not have access to services or the information that may assist them with their healthcare needs.

Nurse T attends many events where she not only finds herself in the role of community advocate and educator but also lending a hand as a first-aid provider. She has been extremely busy this past month, representing Hurley at many community events noted below and on the following page.

It is important to build trust within the community by being visible and supporting community events.

-Tarnesa Martin, RN, BSN

On Monday, February 21, 2022, Nurse T was featured and interviewed on ABC12 Medical Monday, presenting on Hurley Medical Center's community outreach efforts. A summary from the interview, “When fear, doubt or lack of information keep you from going to the hospital for care you need, Nurse Tarnesa Martin comes to you. The Hurley Patient Resource & Community Advocate can be seen all over our community, making sure every person has access to care and faith in the expertise to heal them.”

Flint Neighborhood United Nurse T addressed FNU regarding Hurley’s Health Advisory Council, including: that its members are Flint residents and community leaders, and the first project of the HAC is to create a tip sheet for community residents on how to effectively communicate their healthcare concerns with healthcare providers. Provided updated information on Hurley's visiting policy, when to go to urgent care vs. hospital using the "know before you go information" and provided information on heart disease.

Flint Community Webinar Nurse T represents Hurley at the weekly Flint Community Webinar; providing the community with updates on what Hurley is doing to safely care for COVID patients and reinforces that Hurley staff continue to mask and follow CDC guidelines. In addition, and on occasion, Nurse T shares the importance of receiving the COVID vaccination and how not taking the vaccination can severely impact Hurley patients with underlying medical conditions.

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Scan QR for a copy of flyer on Heart Disease distributed by Nurse T.

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Out in the Community

Hasselbring Senior Center 1002 W Home Ave, Flint, MI 48505 Nurse T was invited to be the Keynote Speaker at the Hasselbring Senior Center for their Heart Health Education Month; addressing the group on the topic, “Guard Your Heart.”

Northbridge Academy Nurse T educated 6th & 7th grade students at Northridge Academy on Heart Disease and the importance of preventative health and how it aids in their growing to be healthy adults. She also created a “Health Care Corner” in their media room where she displayed healthcare education. She encouraged all the students to go home and review the risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease with their parents using the newsletter.

Michigan United Nurse T partnered with Michigan United assisting with the administration of vaccinations, while sharing Hurley services and educating on diabetes and heart disease to those present from the community at Hasselbring Senior Center.

Community Foundation of Greater Flint Violence Network Meetings Nurse T joined Community Foundation of Greater Flint Violence Network meetings to show support from Hurley since we receive a lot of the GSW victims.

Berston Field House Nurse T staffed a “healthcare” station at the “Show Me the Money Day” held at the Berston Field House; providing information on Hurley services and education on medical conditions.

Monthly Support Group “Is This Menopause or What” Nurse T addressed the monthly virtual support group, “Is This Menopause or What,” on heart health disease.

Michigan United Nurse T partnered with Michigan United assisting with the administration of vaccinations and the creation of a “safe place” for education at the Church W/O walls. Nurse T staffed a healthcare information table and educated members of the congregation on diabetes, heart disease and Hurley services.

Burton Race Series “Hot Fudge 5k Walk/Run” Nurse T shared Hurley services at the 2022 Burton Race Series “Hot Fudge 5K Walk/Run,” a winter race consisting of 5 kilometers/3.1 miles, beginning and ending at Bentley Middle School. She also provided first-aid services as necessary.

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improving your heart Story Highlights

· Hurley Healthy Living “Improving Your Heart Health" · Modifiable behaviors to reduce the risk of heart disease · Get access to experts

Hurley hosted a “Live” Virtual Hurley Healthy Living event on Improving Your Heart Health on Thursday, February 24, on Facebook, YouTube and hurleymc.com. Viewers tuned in for a live discussion with presenter Dr. Luay Alkotob, Board-certified Cardiologist. Topics for both adult and pediatric patients included common heart conditions and ailments, tests you should get to ensure your heart is healthy and the most current treatments for common heart conditions. Heart

MODIFIABLE BEHAVIORS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE

disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and that statistic holds true for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups. It’s responsible for more deaths than all cancers combined—about one every 30 seconds. Young people are not immune either; there is a prevalence of heart disease at all ages. Although all that may sound grim, there is reason for hope. There are many modifiable behaviors you can adopt to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Along with more obvious steps like quitting

smoking, incorporating more exercise into your daily routine and eating healthier foods, treating high blood pressure will significantly reduce the Step one is identifying your personal risk factors. strain on the heart and improve outcomes. About For example, do you smoke, have unmanaged half of American adults have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of heart disease? Do which is commonly referred to as “the silent killer.” you have high blood pressure (also known as Almost 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women do not know hypertension), high cholesterol or high stress levels? they have it, and by the time it is detected, some Are you overweight? Do you avoid exercising or going damage may already have been done. Not only can to the doctor? Is your diet unhealthy? Do you get too hypertension result in vision loss, kidney disease and little sleep? Each of these characteristics can increase sexual dysfunction, but it is also the leading cause your risk for heart disease, but most are modifiable. of stroke, heart failure and coronary artery disease among adults. Dr. Alkotob urges individuals with Step two is taking action. “Prevention is key. We asymptomatic high blood pressure to take it seriously. do not want to get to the point where we need “Don’t kid yourself; it’s not a sense of security,” he treatment; we want to fix the problem before it warns. “It must be treated.” becomes severe,” M. Luay Alkotob, MD, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Hurley Medical Center, stresses. “It is never too late. Even if patients have already had heart problems or heart attacks, those who work hard at it will end up in a much better place than those who do not.”

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and that statistic holds true for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups. It’s responsible for more deaths than all cancers combined—about one every 30 seconds.

The bottom line is to know your numbers.

“Measure your blood pressure, know where your numbers should be and institute the extremely important lifestyle changes, which include weight loss and regular exercise, to see if you can naturally lower your blood pressure,” Dr. Alkotob advises. “Then, if that does not work, please go back to your physician and ask for help."

GET ACCESS TO EXPERTS Get access to experts in every aspect of coronary heart disease at the Hurley Heart Center, which has convenient locations in Fenton and Flint. Their heart program stands up to rigorous evaluation, as shown by their Corazon accreditation. With Hurley Medical Center’s coronary care unit, cardiac imaging department, cardiac and pulmonary rehab and accredited cardiac catheterization lab, you can trust you are receiving the best care. At Hurley, you will know your heart is in the right place.

M. Luay Alkotob, MD Hurley Heart Center: 810.262.7030 Hurley Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: Scan QR to watch Hurley Healthy Living Series - Improving Your Heart Health

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hurley news This is Radiology where there are over 80 employees who make up the team for this department. This does not include radiologists or any others who comprise this awesome team. This is a team who performs so many different types of procedures, not just Xrays and MRI’s. Radiology also performs minimally-invasive treatments as alternatives to traditional surgery, including biopsies, removal of kidney stones, dissolving blood clots, uterine artery embolization (UAE) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Actually, in addition to those xrays and MRIs, 125,000 innovative procedures are done every year! In fact, Hurley radiologists are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day at Hurley, which requires other members of the Radiology team to be available too.

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Radiology’s role is central to disease management. The tools and techniques that we have available here at Hurley can detect, stage and determine the treatment plan for the patient. It takes a high level of expertise to obtain high quality images that give detailed information about what is going on with the patient.

Hurley is fortunate to have such hard working team members in our Radiology Department.

As the Radiology Supervisor, these past couple years have been a challenge for our entire staff. However, my team has stayed strong and resilient throughout this whole pandemic, all by providing a visual aid to help the doctors to perform the best treatment to our patient population. We are a strong but mighty team, and we are always ready!

-Richard Barker, Director of Radiology, Respiratory & Neurology Services

-La'Quendra Franklin R.T (R) RDMS Supervisor of Radiology

U LT R A S O U N D Radiology is a skill set that is often overlooked.

Our staff provides the roadmap to a patient's diagnosis and treatment. During the pandemic, we (radiology) fought tirelessly to provide Hurley's care teams with the tools needed to treat our patients.

Radiology has a wonder team of technologists who come with an array of knowledge in multiple modalities.

From Diagnostic Xray, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound and Vascular Ultrasound, Radiology is considered the window to the first steps of your health.

-Pretoria Eagle Supervisor of Radiology

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2020-2021 eom recipients

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February 2022

NICU Valentine’s Day Babies Our love for the little ones in Hurley Childrens Hospital is strong on Valentine's Day and every single day.

Thank you Hurley Foundation Volunteer Corps for the cute outfits to celebrate the holiday. Photo Credit: Doug Pike.

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MARKETING WINS 4 ADDY AWARDS The Hurley Marketing Team won four American Advertising Awards (Addys).

The Addys was a virtual competition this year due to COVID concerns and winners were announced on their Facebook page on Friday, February 25, 2022. The awards recognized the Hurley team for excellence in a variety of advertising areas, including design, video creation and photography. The wins included 4 silver awards for the Hurley Foundation 2021 Annual Report, 2 photography pieces--a black and white still photography for the feature “And what do you want for Christmas?” and a color still photography “Miracle in the Mirror” and for a video creation placed on social media for Nurses Week 2021.

Congratulations to the Marketing Team for their hard work and creativity in promoting Hurley’s exceptional medical services and outstanding patient care. Below is a breakdown of all the awards: •

2020-21 Hurley Foundation Annual Report - Silver Graphic Designer & Project Managers Jeremy Eads & Steffany Hillis

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And what do you want for Christmas? - Silver Photograper Doug Pike

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Miracle in the Mirror - Silver Photograper Doug Pike

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Nurses’ Week 2021 - Silver Peggy Agar & Doug Pike (Social Media Campaign)

"Christina"

"Elizabeth"

"Jessica"

"William"

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HEALTHY LIVING SERIES

Pediatric Recurrent Fevers:

Beyond theBasics Yaseen Rafe’e, MD Pediatric Infectious Disease Pediatric Hospitalist

Join Dr. Yaseen Rafe’e, Pediatric Infectious Disease expert as he discusses fevers in children.

Learn what recurrent fevers mean and what to do when your child’s temperature spikes.

thursday, april 21st @ 3PM Scan the QR code or RSVP at hurleymc.com/live

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hurley foundation volunteer of the month

february of the month CLAUDETTE KENNEDY

Claudette Kennedy is our February 2022 Volunteer of the Month.

She volunteers at the Hurley Bariatric Center where she places the reminder calls to those who have scheduled an appointment.

“My favorite part of volunteering at the Bariatric Center is that I am able to interact with other people," Claudette notes. “I always end the call with, 'Make it a nice day.” She recognizes that there are so many who do not realize that they need help. She agrees that it is crucial to love yourself but believes in the importance of wellness and taking care of yourself. It can be a big step to seek help, and she truly wants to encourage those who may need assistance to do so.

Claudette proudly shares, “Burnie was very instrumental in getting young men and family members to join the HHFC. He did his best to support people in our community.”

Burnie passed sadly but Claudette tried to continue their commitment to the community.

She started the Bernice Kennedy Scholarship Fund. The purpose of this initiative was to provide annual scholarships to young people in Genesee County. Scholarships have been awarded every year since 2005. Recipients must be enrolled and working toward furthering their education. She strives to continue with this initiative but finds that the pandemic has been a hindrance, as has the economy. Claudette noted, “I do not have as much as most, but have more than some, and the little I do have, I want to share.”

Claudette is a firm believer in giving back to the community, which is why she chose to volunteer at Hurley. “I wanted to volunteer where I felt I would be most helpful," she said. She expressed Claudette shared that her belief in wellness goes that she believes it is important to keep your mind back many years. She first came to Flint in 1966 focused, and she prefers to perform tasks involving on vacation and visiting relatives. It was then that the computer, working, talking and encouraging she met her husband. “It was love at first sight people. Claudette also mentioned that she had a and three days later, he asked me to marry him. friend, Regina, who volunteered at Hurley but who We were married and the next year I moved here passed two years previously. Regina was another permanently,” Claudette said. There is no doubt reason Claudette came to volunteer at Hurley. that she and her husband were strong believers in wellness. In fact, her husband, Burnie Kennedy, was “Volunteering is important because it enables a ‘Charter Member’ at the Hurley Health & Fitness individuals to help others in a selfless way,” Claudette said.

Center, HHFC, when it first opened. Burnie was also featured in a HHFC publication.

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hurley foundation volunteer of the month Claudette also believes in the importance of reciprocity. It is not uncommon in her neighborhood where some will lend a hand to their neighbor and they do not ask anything in return. Claudette feels it is important to reciprocate these acts of kindness so will cook and box a meal. This is her way of expressing gratitude. "These little acts of kindness may light up someone's day." Claudette noted, "I feel it is important to return the gesture of goodwill by doing something in return. This is what makes a community, helping one another."

Claudette, in addition to recognizing her husband, fondly mentioned her daughter. She noted that they had such a good relationship. They spoke every day and loved to travel.

Her daughter passed too, back in 2018, without warning.

Claudette spoke proudly of her daughter sharing how she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and was working toward her Master’s. She also noted that her daughter was ‘head of the class,’ graduating with full, top honors. She shared that her daughter would be so impressed that she achieved Volunteer of the Month at Hurley. She was so surprised that she was nominated and thought initially that someone had made a mistake. She closed her interview with, “You do not do to get. You just do.”

Claudette is professional, lovely to work with and above all, immensely humble. Even when approached to do this article, she was insistent we had the wrong person. But she is exactly the type of volunteer I enjoy promoting as the Volunteer of the Month, as she is an absolute asset to the Bariatric Clinic Team. To see a volunteer become a true member of a department, speaks to her value as a volunteer and even more so to her wonderful character.

-Jordan Brown Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement

Nominate a volunteer: hurleyfoundation.org/volunteer/application

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Thank You as Hurley Foundation and Hurley Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Exclusive 2021 Popcorn Partner, sponsoring Miracle Pop popcorn and raising an incredible

$

12,590

(gross sales)

in 2021 for Hurley's youngest patients!

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March is National Nutrition Month!

Many people find success tracking their food using free apps, spreadsheets or even pen and paper. People are much more likely to lose weight, keep it off, reduce sodium intake or reduce sugar or fat grams, if desired.

The first step in tracking your food is really just seeing what you are currently consuming on an average day.

Then, once you know your starting point and have determined your goal, you can tweak what you consume (based on your own food preferences and goals) to fit your nutritional needs.

Tips on Tracking •

The more often you track, the more likely you are to reach your goals. Tracking keeps you informed about your intake over time. Tracking gets easier the more you do it. There is a learning curve, so be patient and over time, it will become a habit.

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Track something even if you do not remember it all. Tracking food creates muscle memory.

The more you do it, the easier it gets. Being accountable to yourself can start by logging something at each meal.

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Get organized. Keep your tracker handy, or leave your app open or on your home screen. Do not create barriers, making tracking as easy as you possibly can.

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Log ahead of time to see if that food aligns with your goals. As you eat, you can edit your food items or portions as needed, but logging in advance can help you stay on track.

Benefits of Tracking your Food •

Increases mindfulness. Can you remember what you ate for dinner last night? People often forget everything eaten once time has passed. It is easy

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to forget portions, condiments, snacks and treats.

Tracking helps you remain mindful of what you eat because you have to log it.

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Tracking provides you a better understanding of your current eating habits. In order to reach your nutrition goals, you need to know what your starting point is so you can make an attainable plan with steps to reach your goal. For instance, you need to know how many calories you’re currently consuming and what ratio of macronutrients (fat, protein and carbohydrates) before you can tweak anything to make progress towards your goal.

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Your food logs will Inform you how nutrient dense your food is. Tracking your food helps you determine what foods are “worth it” for you to meet your goals/nutritional needs (after a few days, you may think, “Wow, those donuts from the breakroom are really difficult to fit into my nutrition plan and they won’t fill me up. I think I’d rather eat something else.” OR something like, “Cake is my favorite dessert. I know I’m going to have to balance the rest of my day because of it, but I’m ok with that because it is worth it to me.”) Likewise, it helps you realize what foods are inhibiting you from meeting your goals (and, therefore, help you reduce the amount of consumption.

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Helps you balance your total calories and macronutrients throughout the day. By logging each meal, you can see how balanced your meals are and this can help you make better choices in the future or ensure you continue to make balanced choices for sustained energy.

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Gives you options. You can feel empowered that you have control over incorporating a variety of your favorite foods, in moderation, into your diet.

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Allows you to plan ahead. Decide what you are going to get at the grocery store while at home or preread the menu and log those foods in advance.

Scan QR to visit Hurley Wellness online

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Hurley Online 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 ™: •

AJCC 8th Edition Breast Cancer Staging

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Drug Endangered Children

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Pediatric & Adolescent Obesity

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Physician Burn Out & Depression

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Thyroid Cancer Management

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Impact of Racism on Children and Adolescents

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MICHIGAN MEDICAL DOCTORS

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Mandatory Training Standards LARA requires a one-time 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.

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

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

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

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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.)

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.

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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.

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welcome new providers BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Aniruddh Behere, MD Psychiatry/ Pediatric Psychiatry

PEDIATRICS Amie Kremer, NNP Neonatal 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: Michael Burnett

Hurley Medical Center 1 Hurley Plaza, 2N NICU Flint, Michigan 48503 Office Phone: 810-262-9026 Office Fax: 810-262-9158 Office Manager: Jennifer Brown

MEDICINE Victoria Cannon, MD Neurology, Intraoperative Monitoring

Fatema Serajee, MD Pediatric Neurology

Assure Neuromonitoring 4600 S. Ulster Street Suite 1225 Denver, CO 80237 Office Phone: 720-287-3093 Office Fax: 720-779-3446 Office Manager: Lisa Terrill-Johnson Lindsay Yateman, NP Nurse Practitioner Flint Cardiovascular Consultants, PC 4455 Town Center Parkway Suite A Flint, Michigan 48532 Office Phone: 810-720-3370 Office Fax: 810-720-3367 Office Manager: Zaid Almajdalawi

Stephanie Feeters, FNP Nurse Practitioner

Hurley Medical Center - Pediatrics 1 Hurley Plaza - 2 East Flint, Michigan 48503 Phone: (810) 262-9330 Fax: (810) 262-6419 Office Manager: Mattie Pearson

Hurley Bariatric Center 6140 Rashelle Drive Flint, Michigan 48507 Office Phone: 810-262-2330 Office Fax: 810-235-2721 Office Manager: Linda Krueger Carissa Wentland, DO Otolaryngology Children's Hospital of Michigan 3901 Beaubien Blvd Suite 3315 Detroit, Michigan 48201 Office Phone: 313-745-9049 Office Fax: 313-993-3879 Office Manager: Kim Field

SURGERY Lauren Cardella, DO Vascular Surgery Michigan Vascular Center 5020 W Bristol Road Flint, MI 48507 Phone: 810-732-1620 Fax: 810-732-8559 Office Manager: Joseph Jacot

HURLEY REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERIES (RSS) CREDIT HOURS

DEPT

Multidisciplinary Tumor Board

1.00

Oncology

Virtual

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 AM WEEKLY

Shannon Schimmele 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

Trauma

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

Trauma

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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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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Winter Wellness for Physicians More than 50 prizes were awarded to residents, fellows and faculty members on Monday, February 28, 2022, during Hurley's annual Winter Wellness Tune-Up, as part of the Hurley Graduate Medical Education Well-Being Curriculum. More than 50 people attended the event.

Attendees were invited to visit stations in the Merliss Brown Auditorium to learn about well-being topics, participate in activities, receive giveaways at some stations, take a to-go lunch at the exit and earn well-being tickets, which they could place in jars at a prize table. Winners were randomly selected from the jars.

In addition, the first 30 participants won a bag of coffee from Fireside Coffee, and all residents and fellows, regardless of whether they could attend the event in person or not, were eligible for other prizes. This included a Grand Prize of a $100 gift card to Hoyt & Company for Hurley merchandise, Flint Firebirds Hockey VIP tickets and VIP parking pass and a Spymaker Escape Room gift certificate.

Stations included: • • • •

Chair Massages Creativity & Resiliency Fun in Flint Hurley Resources

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Laughter as Medicine Lunch (to-go boxes at exit) Self Care Sleep, Fatigue & Mitigation

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Water for Wellness Weight Management

Thank you to the GME Well-Being Curriculum Committee and our many Hurley friends: • • • • • • • • • •

Jordan Brown Jim Buterakos Danielle Campbell Julie Campe Eric Carter Crystal Cederna-Meko PsyD Thair Dawood MD Sandaljit Dhillon MD Jamal Dozier Kristen Farah

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Kelley Fellows Alicia Ferguson Kathleen Fink Jennifer Godlesky Chelsay Hamburg Jason Harrod Remington Hess Srikar Katneni MD Jenny LaChance Michelle Landis

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Laura Parcels Doug Pike Tazeen Qureshi MD Mounika Reddy Rachamallu MD Audrina Roberts John Strawser Pauline Tippett Patricia Uhde Hallie Vanitvelt

Thank you to our community donors: • • • • • •

Corcova Salt Spa Fireside Coffee Flint Crepe & Co. Flint Firebirds Hammond Leather Goods Hoyt & Company

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Hurley Foundation Pure Bliss Salon & Spa Sagano Japanese Bistro & Steakhouse Spymaker Escape Rooms Summerset Salon & Day Spa

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Medical Documentation Tip of the Month ~or~ How to Survive the Government Documentation Rules List Suspected Diagnoses at Discharge!

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

Here’s a case for your consideration A 52 year-old patient presented to the ED with diffuse, difficult to control, abdominal pain and melena.

You admitted her for evaluation and pain management. Eventually, adequate analgesia was achieved. The patient was anemic, but her labs remained stable on serial checks. You discharged her with a non-acute abdomen and scheduled outpatient evaluation by gastroenterology.

Here’s what you already know Often, we discharge patients before the absolute diagnosis can be confirmed, typically scheduling further workup on an outpatient basis.

Here’s what you may not know When a suspected diagnosis remains on the differential at the time of discharge, it may be listed among the discharge diagnoses, provided that it is specified as provisional. Using a term like “possible,” “probable,” “likely,” “questionable,” “suspected,” “still to be ruled out,” “compatible with” or “consistent with,” permits the coder to capture the provisional diagnosis.

How your patient from above could be coded?

MS DRG

Description

Average Medicare Compensation

Average Length of Stay

392

Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis & Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders w/o MCC

$4,625.95

2.6 days

378

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage w/ CC

$6,001.42

3.0 days

Why the difference?

In the first scenario, you merely documented “Abdominal pain” in the discharge summary. But, if you charted “Abdominal pain with anemia, highly suspicious for diverticulosis with acute hemorrhage” in the discharge summary, the coder could code your suspected diagnosis. This would better capture the resources employed during your thorough evaluation and management.

The moral of the story?

Always document your provisional diagnosis at the time of discharge.

This material is confidential and proprietary property of FairCode Associates, LLC. Revised May 2021

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810.262.SAFE 810.262.7233

Keep Your Environment SAFE from Slips, Trips & Falls.

Please Call to Report Safety Issues, such as: Spills, Electrical Issues, Slip/Fall Hazards or Snow/Ice Removal. Thank You!

PLEASE NOTE: This number is NOT for life threatening situations or for ambulance pick-up.

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