Hurley News You Can Use - October 2020

OCTOBER 2020 NEWS YOU CAN USE

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employee of the month JASON POWELL

G E N E R A L CORPORATE COMPLIANCE HOTLINE: 1.888.800.6905 Reports are taken anonymously by an independent hotline service that specializes in corporate compliance programs.

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

N O T I C E S 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

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Corporate compliance/human resources

Have you reviewed the Code of Conduct lately?

Every employee at Hurley has a responsibility to make sure they are doing their part to maintain compliance by following proper procedures and adhering to regulatory compliance policies. The Code of Conduct is a tool that can help you.

The Code of Conduct addresses the laws and regulations that we must be in compliance with. Ignorance of the law does not excuse either Hurley Medical Center or its employees and other representatives from an obligation for full compliance. Those laws include the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws (OSHA), and more.

The Code of Conduct also addresses the process for reporting potential violations of laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Although the normal chain of command is the preferred method for reporting your concerns, there may be circumstances where this isn’t feasible. In the event you are unable to report a concern to your immediate supervisor, you may contact any of the following:

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Your Administrator

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Your Vice President

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Human Resources

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Your Union Representative

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Labor Relations 810.262.6580

Alicia Morrish, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse

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Corporate Compliance Officer 810.262.2781

Artavia Bransford, Nursing Assistant

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Corporate Compliance Hotline 1.888.800.6905 – The hotline is staffed by an independent hotline service. Reports may be made anonymously

TO HURLEY Allison Peruski, Pharmacy Student

In summary, it is everyone’s responsibility to follow proper procedure and adhere to Hurley and regulatory policies. When you have identified a specific situation in which this isn’t happening, please speak up!

Benjamin Frawley, Registered Diagnostic Radiologic Tech.

Brianna Neely, Social Work Intern Casaundra Arkinson, Environmental Aide Crystal Demps, HPMS - Lobby Shop Assistant Deon Evans, Environmental Aide Deonta Gaddy, Environmental Aide Elizabeth Lester, Nurse Anesthetist Jaimz Cook, Public Safety Officer Jammie Lopp, Environmental Aide Jillian Young, Information Technology Scribe Extern John French, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse Jordan Haney, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse Joyce Henderson, Graduate Nurse

Beth Brophy is the Corporate Compliance Officer.

She can be reached at bethbrophy@hurleymc.com or 810.262.2781.

Julyah Donald, Dietary Cashier Justin Irvin, Environmental Aide Kelly Markwardt, Environmental Aide Kimberly Mileski, Registered Diagnostic Radiologic Tech.

Kirstyn Hensel, Social Work Intern Koyu Edwards-Morgan, Dietary Cashier LaJuan Gibson, Social Work Case Manager Lyric Jones, Host/Hostess Maryam Turoldo, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse Morgan Tyler, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse Natalie Schiano, HPMS-Occupational Therapist Natasha Morris, Social Work Intern Sara McManus, Nursing Assistant Savana Huddleston, Environmental Aide

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM Hurley Medical Center is always looking for great people, and you can help. If you know someone who you think would be a great addition to our organization and they meet the qualifications, it will be worth $1,000 if you refer them for employment and they are hired. Remember that to be considered for the Referral Incentive Program, the candidate must have two or more years of experience.

Shanelle Chandler, HPMS-Office Assistant Sharon Hutton, Environmental Aide

Human Resources is currently looking for experienced professionals for the position listed below:

Tayler Brophy, Ultrasonographer Terrence Dawson, Social Work Intern Thomas McGee, Porter Tyler Morgan, Gen Duty Nurse-BSN/Charge Nurse

S U P P L E M E N TA L S TA F F I N G REGISTERED NURSE Please send resumes to: Summer Jenkins, Benefits Comp & Recruitment Manager, at sjenkin1@hurleymc.com.

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he 36th annual Hurley Trauma Center Fall Golf Classic on September 14 continued the tradition of putting the fun into fundraising. Held for the second year in a row at the beautiful and challenging course: Spring Meadows Country Club in Linden. The all-day event enabled both skilled and novice golfers to help support Hurley trauma and burn services while enjoying a round of golf with friends.

Many thanks to the countless people who made this event such a success, including sponsors, the Hurley Foundation staff, Hurley Trauma Center Golf Committee, physicians and other Hurley staff, community volunteers, marketing, and of course, all of the golfers. We appreciate the support for our Level 1 Trauma Center and hope to see you all again next year!

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leaders

hurley diversity & inclusion council

meet our

Guided Education Program, Advisor of a

In an effort to continue to respond to the

Peer Mediation Program, Director of the

suggestions shared through the Diversity and

Edison School and Assistant Principal of

Inclusion Survey results, we are taking yet

Whittier Middle School and the Edison

another step to communicate information

School. Harriet continued to demonstrate

about hospital leadership. Historically we

her passion for Flint’s young people by

have only shared information about the

supporting various programs developed

members of the Hurley Board of Managers

specifically for them through her

when they join the Board, and if they

participation in ministries at her places of

become an officer of the Board. Given that

worship, Foss Avenue Baptist Church and

many of our Board members have served

Second Chance Ministries. Also, through

multiple five-year terms, it may have been

her community involvement with the

quite some time since we featured them in

Golden Hearts Social Organization, they

an employee newsletter.

Per the City of Flint Charter, the Board of Hospital Managers of the City of Flint consists of fifteen members, and at least 3/4 of the Board members must be residents of the City of Flint. Additionally, no more than three members shall be a member of any medical or health profession. Board members are appointed by the City of Flint Mayor with approval of the Flint City Council. Board members have many duties associated with the leadership and direction of the hospital, one of the most important being the appointment of the President and CEO who serves at the pleasure of the Board. Additionally, they must approve all Vice Presidential appointments. Another important duty beyond the fiscal and quality oversight of the organization includes the credentialing of all of the medical staff.

were able to provide financial support to

HARRIET J. SCOTT relocated to Flint from Texas at a young age and is a product of Flint Public Schools, graduating from Flint Northern

Boys and Girls Club of Flint, The Warming Center, The Helping Hands and Motherly Intercessions organizations.

High School. Harriet continued her

Harriet, in addition to her work on the

education by attending the University

Hurley Board of Managers, continues to

of Michigan–Ann Arbor, completing

serve as a volunteer in the Hurley Lobby

both her undergraduate degree at

Shop. She is committed to ensuring

the University of Michigan–Flint and

that the Flint community flourishes and

her master’s level education at the

develops to its fullest potential. Harriet

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor. To

believes that quality healthcare is critical

demonstrate her appreciation of her

for the citizens of this community being

educational experience and to provide

and becoming productive and positive

quality education for students in the

contributors to Flint. She firmly believes

Flint Community, she became a teacher

that Hurley is an integral part in ensuring

and continued in that profession for

Flint’s success, and she finds it an honor

33 years until her retirement. Although

to be part of the mechanism that helps

Harriet prefers to be behind the scenes,

to shape the vision and the direction of

she was encouraged to and did take full

healthcare in her beloved community.

advantage of professional opportunities that expanded her ability to passionately educate Flint’s children by serving in positions of Facilitator of the Individually

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programs, such as Big Brother/Big Sisters,

ship

hurley diversity & inclusion council

Mr. Flores’ education includes a

During his time on Hurley’s Board, Mr.

Paralegal Certificate in 1977 from the

Flores served as Vice Chair (1993, 2014

Adelphi University in New York, NY, and

and 2016 to 2017) and Chair (1994 and

certifications and training in Substance

2018). He is currently serving as Chair of

Use Disorders in 1978. Mr. Flores has

the Quality Management & Accreditation

extensive training in board governance,

Committee and the Executive

conflict mediation, labor relations and

Compensation & Performance Evaluation

strategic planning. He completed

Committee, as well as serving on the

the MHA’s Excellence in Governance

Governance & Compliance Committee,

Fellowship in 2009.

The Joint Conference Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.

In addition to his accomplishments, Mr. Flores is quite active in community

As a Hurley Board member, Mr.

affairs, as well as at the State and Federal

Flores states “Daily, I am reminded

levels. He has received many awards

of the compassion, competency and

CHRISTOPHER J. FLORES

including the Genesee County Hispanic

commitment displayed by all who are a

has been a member of the Hurley Medical

Leadership Award in 1997 and 2010, the

part of Hurley. I am humbled and honored

Center Board of Managers since 1990. His

Clayton Stroup Foundation Award in

to be a part of this great Health Care

current term expires in April 2021.

1989, the Distinguished Person of the

system.”

Mr. Flores currently serves as the District Director for U.S. Representative Daniel Kildee. Prior to joining Representative Kildee's office, Mr. Flores was very active in the healthcare field. Some of his accomplishments include the founding of Community Recovery Services and serving as Vice President of Health Integration for

Year – Michigan Association of Alcohol and Addiction in 1989, and in 2016, he received the Donald J. Riegle Community Service Award from the Flint Jewish Federation. In 2008, he was appointed by the Governor of Michigan to serve on the Michigan State Board of Psychology (2008 to 2011).

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation.

Daily I am reminded of the compassion, competency and commitment displayed by all who are a part of Hurley. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this great Health Care system.

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september of the month JASON POWELL

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eptember’s Employee apply.” An obvious fit, Jason got they say ‘Every month we honor the interview and the job. an Employee of the Month and of the Month is a this month it is Jason Powell.’” familiar face to many: Although the two work in Jason Powell, a Senior different departments—Derrenna Asked what one of his favorite Cook for Nutrition is a Transporter in Surgery— memories at Hurley is, Jason Services. You can they run into each other maybe says, beaming, “Now—getting usually find him in once a shift. As an employee Employee of the Month. cook, Jason often gets to make That’ll be one of my awesome the cafeteria working at the breakfast for her.

His favorite memories. I really appreciate it.” omelette bar or preparing madepart of his job is working at the to-order sandwiches during the When he’s not working, Jason omelette bar. “I get to talk to lunch rush. Although he helps everybody. It makes my job more likes to spend time with his wherever they need him, his main family, especially playing with comfortable, makes me more responsibilities include coming sociable,” Jason shares. “I get to his two-year-old son. “We are in early in the morning to get meet new people and learn new outside all the time,” he says. breakfast ready for all of Hurley’s Jason considers playing games stuff about them.” on his PlayStation one employees. “I’m “Jason is a highly-talented individual who has the of his hobbies. He also the breakfast man,” unique ability to work at a fast pace while giving our enjoys fishing, usually Jason says. guests the personal attention they require to feel welcome in our cafe,” boasts his manager, Gordon Kerr, Executive Chef, Nutrition Services. “I can always count on him to get the job done at the highest level and be willing to help when there is a need.”

The Flint Central graduate is quite experienced—he’s been cooking professionally since he was 18. He first started cooking at Logan’s, before taking his culinary skills to Redwood.

Jason credits his wife, Hurley’s very own Derrenna with helping him make the switch to Hurley.

When she learned Nutrition Services was hiring, she pushed him to apply. “She was working here first,” Jason explains. “She encouraged me to go for it. She told me ‘I really think you should try for it.’ She even helped me

The announcement that he was Employee of the Month came as a surprise to Jason. He says that when they grabbed him, he first thought they needed help with something. Then, with everyone gathered together, he figured it was an impromptu staff meeting. “I didn’t know what to think,” Jason recalls. “They had the whole department there and I was the last one to come down—I was in the freezer. Then

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going twice a month during the summer.

Although Jason uses that time away to relax, he also makes a point to keep his phone handy in case his family needs him.

Jason received a gift package that included a pizza party with his 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, Jason!

hurley employee of the month

i get to talk to everybody. It makes my job more comfortable, makes me more sociable.

-Jason Powell

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in action Sugar & Sweets BFF's Lily & Lili have done it again! This year, they set out to raise $1,500 for Hurley Children's Hospital during their Sugar & Sweets Bake Sale in September. Their treats are so good that they ended up making a whopping $1,700 for the kids!

Extra Life Play games and save lives—and we aren’t talking imaginary ones! Yep, you heard that right. By joining Extra Life you and your family can help raise money for sick and injured kids at Hurley Children's Hospital without leaving your couch. Sign up today at extra-life.org. No running required!

Contact bsondge1@hurleymc.com for more information.

Clips for Cash Great Harvest in Grand Blanc has partnered with CMN National Partner, Great Clips, to do something special for the kids at Hurley Children's Hospital this fall. Between NOW and October 31, if we can raise $3,000, Great Harvest owner and miracle dad, Scott Sassack, will shave his head. 100% of whatever is collected will go directly to extremely sick and injured children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Donate by visiting Great Harvest or online at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/great-harvest.

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PINK EVENTS

BENEFITING HURLEY’S BREAST CANCER NAVIGATION PROGRAM Insta-Lube “Change Your Oil, Change a Life” Pink Night Event Insta-Lube will donate $10.39 per oil change to the Hurley Breast Cancer Navigation Program on the following dates and locations:

Halo Burger - All Locations Donating a $1 from every Beefy Double Combo sold in October at all locations.

Dates: • October 16 - 2156 S. Center Road, Flint (810.742.8676) • October 23 - Saginaw Street, Burton (810.743.8480) • October 30 - 4011 N. Linden Road, Flint (810.733.0653) From 8:00am to 10:00am, Fox 103.9 will provide a Live broadcast and Cops & Robbers will provide free ice cream samples during the broadcast on the dates and locations listed above.

Cops & Robbers - 323 E. Main Street, Flushing, Ph: 810.202.1001 During the month of October, Cops & Robbers will make a donation to the Hurley Breast Cancer

2020 Pink Night Palooza Merchandise 2020 Pink Night Palooza Merchandise Available

Navigation Program for every in-store Pink Treat purchase.

Online and in the Lobby Shop. This year’s 2020 Pink Night Palooza T-Shirt is also available for $20 - Payroll Deduction accepted (in the Hurley Lobby Shop).

To shop online, go to: hurleyfoundation.org/events/pink-night-palooza

Miller Road Texas Roadhouse – October Round-Up Button & Pink Tree Fundraiser During the month of October, the Miller Road Texas

purchase gift certificates & give!

Purchase a $25 gift certificate of your choice to any of the following: Cops & Robbers, Edible Arrangements, Insta-Lube or Fick Landscaping. 100% of this comes back to Hurley! Great idea for Christmas stocking stuffers, and we make $25 for each gift certificate sold! Go To: rmipc.net/changeyouroil

Roadhouse will host their October Round-Up Button and Pink Tree fundraiser where they will donate 100% from all diners who would like to round-up their bill.

Those who round-up will have their names displayed on the Pink Tree during the month. Last year, they raised over $1,600 for the Hurley Breast Cancer Navigation Program.

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hurley foundation volunteer of the month

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he October Volunteer of the Month is Abigail Cohen, who has worked for the Hurley Foundation for the past two summers. Her first summer she worked in Child Life, where she played and assisted with the younger patients in the hospital and aided families of patients when they needed supplies, such as toys or materials for crafts, different opportunities to make a pediatric patients’ stay a little sweeter. This position was the perfect fit for Abby as she hopes to one day become a certified Child Life Specialist.

This most recent summer Abby volunteered in the lobby shop to help both at the cash register and to restock items.

Abby’s favorite part of her time volunteering for the Hurley Foundation is “all the people I

get to meet, all the faces I get to see and how I have been able to grow from the experience.”

She explained how the interactions she has had with people while volunteering— from the patients, to the other volunteers, to the healthcare workers—have allowed her to learn from people of all different ages and backgrounds. Abby even went on to explain that she is proud to be a Hurley volunteer because “Hurley is made up of a wonderful group of people who are committed to making change and serving others.”

with Hurley is a great way to do so.” Furthermore, she explained that one of the most rewarding things about volunteering is “seeing the impact that having a smile on your face can have,” which is yet another great reason why Abby would recommend volunteering to others. “Abby is kind and spoken of very highly amongst the longstanding Lobby Shop volunteers,” said the Director of Volunteer Services, Jordan Brown. With Abby’s clear passion for volunteering, it is easy to see why she was chosen for October’s volunteer of the month.

When Abby was asked why she would recommend volunteering at the Hurley Foundation to others, she stated, “There are so many different places within the hospital that you can volunteer, and if anyone wants to meet new people or gain new experiences, volunteering

Hurley is made up of a wonderful group of people who are committed to making change & serving others.

Nominate a volunteer: hurleyfoundation.org/volunteer/application.

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physicians connection

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

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

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

• AJCC 8th Edition Breast Cancer Staging

Continuing medical educaiton Needs Assessment Survey Please take our CME Needs Assessment Survey. We want to meet your educational needs and relicensure requirements, so please complete a survey using any of the following methods: • Type the link below in your Internet browser: surveymonkey.com/r/XH8973X • Visit the Hurley website at: hurleymc.com > Education & Research > Continuing Medical Education > “Please take our CME Needs Assessment”

• Pediatric Burns • Pelvic Organ Prolapse • Physician Burn Out • Stroke Care • Thyroid Cancer MORE Online CME COMING SOON ~ Drug Endangered Children and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

• On any computer in the Hurley Physician’s Lounge (non iSITE), look for the “2020 CME Needs Assessment” icon on the desktop screen • Visit the Hurley INTRANET Homepage on any computer at Hurley, under Frequently Used Links, click on “CME Needs Assessment Survey”.

If you have any questions, please contact the CME Department at 810.262.9142.

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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CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MICHIGAN MEDICAL DOCTORS Authority: Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL

Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the board 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 HUMAN TRAFFICKING R338.2413 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking; requirements.

Rule 113. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual seeking licensure or licensed shall complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES R 338.3135 Opioids and other controlled substances awareness training standards for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances; requirements.

Rule 35. (1) An individual who is applying for a controlled substance license or who is licensed to prescribe or dispense controlled substances pursuant to section 7303 of the act, MCL 333.7303, shall complete a 1-time training, in opioids and controlled substances awareness.

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september for extraordinary nurses THOMAS MORGAN, RN 9E

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eptember’s DAISY Award, which recognizes exceptional nurses for providing skillful and compassionate care, was presented to Thomas Morgan, RN. November will mark seven years since Tom joined Hurley and his 9E Oncology/Hematology team, whom he considers family. “It’s neat to be recognized. There are so many great nurses up there,” Tom says of his coworkers, as well as the nurses he has met while working overtime on other units.

“It’s such an amazing group of people everywhere—so many amazing people, personalities and backgrounds.”

Describing his role as a bridge between doctors and patients, Tom is passionate about giving patients the best experience possible. Be it offering a listening ear, breaking down doctors’ orders into easy-tounderstand tidbits or grabbing ice water, Tom ensures his patients are comfortable. He says his favorite part of the job is “doing things for those who can never repay you— those opportunities to impact someone’s life regardless of how large or small it may be, just showing them that there is someone who does care.”

changes their tone. Sometimes acknowledgment is all it takes.

Patients are human beings first and foremost—they want to be seen and heard,” Tom explains.

“I’d say treating people with kindness is the backbone of what we do.”

Unsurprisingly, Tom is adept at calming patients when they are upset or scared. “Nine times out of ten, if you just apologize for what is upsetting them, if you just say ‘I’m sorry, I don’t know what happened but let's figure it out,’ that

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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Tom received a certificate encased in a portfolio, a DAISY Award pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture from Zimbabwe called “A Healer’s Touch.” As part of the celebration, Tom and his team were treated to cinnamon rolls and fresh coffee.

Congratulations, Tom!

September daisy award

THOMAS MORGAN, RN 9E

Tom is an excellent nurse that is truly valued by our department. His work ethic and team-work is appreciated all around. He is willing to go the extra mile to care for his patients and always there to help his co-workers.

-Vincent Waller, BSN, RN, 9East Nurse Manager

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gisd day of giving

Finance department 4th annual fall cornhole tournament

A special thank you to the Genesee County Intermediate School District who for their 3rd annual day of giving donated bus passes, gift cards, toys, school supplies, stuffed animals, blankets and books to patients, as well as key chains and lunch for Hurley team members working in Peds, NICU, CCU, ICU, PCU, ICCU, Neuro, 9E, 7E, Cath Lab and the GI Lab.

fim pop-up concert The Flint Institute of Music held a pop-up concert in Hurley’s Dort Park on Monday, September 14, allowing visitors and employees the opportunity to view two separate performances. The first was a double bass duet; featuring Flint Symphony Orchestra member Craig Martin and Flint School of Performing Arts instructor Terry Newman. The second was a trio of musicians, Nathan Bieber (violin), Catherine McMichael (piano), and Flint Symphony Orchestra member Gregg Powell (bass). The Flint Institute of Music continues its spirit of community with its 30-year tradition of Music Around Town by performing pop-up concerts throughout the county in appreciation of front-line workers.

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The Finance Department held their 4th Annual Fall JJ Cornhole Tournament on September 15 outside the School of Nursing.

Traditions are important in these difficult times and the Finance Department is exceptional at maintaining them. This event is a prime example, as it was named the JJ Cornhole Tournament in honor and in memory of one of their own, Julie Jamick. The Finance Department hosts this event with the purpose of raising money for charity, the Christmas Family fund.

Each year they adopt a family or two for Christmas, shop, wrap and even deliver the presents. Everyone wore masks, used hand sanitizer and practiced social distancing as necessary. It had been a long time since everyone could be together and this bonding event was just what was needed! The laughter and cheering was so refreshing! And the winners .........Cass and Jennifer took home the corn this year!

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Hurley hosted a “Live” Virtual Hurley Healthy Living event on the Latest Robotic Technology for Knee Replacements on Monday, September 21, on Facebook, YouTube and hurleymc.com. The Marketing Team along with our Service Line Administrator, Cathy Metz, worked to lay the groundwork for this virtual event.

Viewers tuned in to learn about the ROSA Knee robotic technology, now available at Hurley, and their options for joint replacement from orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul Telehowski. Topics presented by Dr. Telehowski included: What is arthritis, conservative treatment options, pre and post-operative care, total knee replacement, the Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA ® Knee System and a question and answer period. The event was well received by Dr. Telehowski and the community. There was great participation with a number of pertinent questions by the participants.

Hurley continues to be among the leading joint replacement programs in the nation, recognized by BlueCross BlueShield for expertise and efficiency in delivering knee and hip replacement care. Hurley is also one of only two Project JOINTS exemplar hospitals in the state, a national initiative to implement proven methods for preventing surgical site infection.

Our surgeons routinely

“The Latest Robotic Technology for Knee Replacements”

perform shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, elbow, wrist and finger joint replacement surgeries. As we continue toward the enhancement in care in our Center for Joint Replacement, we now offer robotic technology to assist our specially-trained surgeons tailor the placement of knee implants for each patient. Getting a precise knee implant fit is important to the comfort and overall experience following knee replacement.

Dr. Telehowski noted during the presentation: “ROSA Knee is a system where you are taking what was already a successful procedure and are adding more science to it. By adding more Science, the surgeon can be more precise and accurate at performing the surgeries. This allows greater opportunity for better results that are beneficial to the patient.”

Go to: hurleymc.com/live/ to view the presentation.

For an appointment with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Telehowski, call 810.733.1200.

Diabetes Awareness Month – November November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so the perfect time to make you aware of some new services. The Hurley Diabetes Center is able to assist patients with the new technology known as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The CGM can be placed for 10-14 days and will give data points every 5 minutes in a graph form. This will give a much better idea of “Time in Range” to adjust their medication.

The Diabetes Center has a professional model, which the patient only wears for a limited time, then data is downloaded at the diabetes center and sent to the attending physician. This would be very useful if the patient does not check their blood sugar for whatever reason, or their numbers don’t seem to match the A1c.

Another option is to write a prescription for the patient to get their own personal CGM to wear all the time and they can use the data to inform their decisions.

This eliminates the need for routine finger sticks.

Please call the Diabetes Center to learn more about how we can help you see if this technology is a good fit for your patient. Call Michele Bernreuter directly at 810.262.2311.

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Addressing Hunger and Improving Health Hurley‘s Food FARMacy opened in 2017 to improve patient’s health conditions and address overwhelming food insecurity (i.e., inability to access enough healthy food). Physicians refer patients to receive a two-day supply of nutrient-dense foods for their households each month for six months.

The focus is on children, seniors and individuals with chronic conditions such as hypertension, congestive heart failure and diabetes. To date, over 2,400 unique patients and 7,200 households have received services.

“Hunger is a family problem,” said Susanne Gunsorek, Registered Dietician and Program Coordinator. “Other food pantries in our area assist food insecure families, but we are different in that we use food to improve health outcomes.

All ages benefit as the overall health and well-being of the family improves.”

without added salt or sugar. Patients are advised in choosing foods that best meet their nutritional needs. They are also enrolled in Double Up Food Bucks and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In addition, the Financial Opportunity Center provides free coaching in personal finance and job hunting.

Patients have shown improvements in blood pressure and lowered blood sugar levels.

Recent grants from The Community Foundation of Greater Flint ($50,000), Metabolic Studio and The Annenberg Foundation ($20,000) and The Children’s Foundation ($10,000), as well as funds from Kohl’s Cares ($9,397), UnitedHealthcare ($5,200) and Hurley, position the Food FARMacy to maximize its impact on patient health.

The Food FARMacy offers locally grown produce, lean meat, eggs, low-fat dairy items, whole grains and canned items

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Hurley Community Wellness Path Opens Hurley recently transformed a green space across from the hospital into a park-like area with a wellness path. The path has ten fitness stations along it (e.g., calf stretch; hamstring/quadriceps stretch; sit up, etc.). The intent is to encourage outdoor exercise and recreation by hospital staff and community members.

Outdoor fitness spaces do not require gym memberships, can encourage camaraderie between users and are easily accessed. Those who exercise outdoors report improved mental well-being and an increased likelihood of continuing regular exercise.

Hurley’s Wellness Path was conceived

by Alisa Stewart, MS, and is dedicated

to her. The project was made possible through the input from the Wellness team at Hurley and the University Avenue Corridor Coalition, as well as contributions from Hurley and $15,000 from Kettering University. The Flint Land Bank helped secure a piece of property and the City of Flint gave permission to use another parcel for the park.

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