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HURLEY FACTS HURLEY HOSPITAL EXPANDS
In 1908, Hurley Hospital first opened as a 40-bed hospital with 8 nurses. By 1915, construction took place along Patrick Street at the back of the hospital grounds. This complex included a power plant, a laundry and an 18-bed one-and-a-half-story Isolation Unit, which was a gift from the Motts.
Caption: 1915 Hurley Hospital
WELCOME NEW HIRES
Abbigail Maks, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Abigail Bannister, Radiology Assistant Intern
Alexis Britt, Nurse Anesthetist
Cedrick Howard, Nursing Assistant
Caylen Harris, Radiology Assistant Intern
Deanna Franzel, General Duty Nurse
Dominique Hutchinson, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Ebony Marshall, Cert Prof Medical Coding Spec
Emma Gibson, Information Tech Scribe Extern
Hannah Beulah Flores, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Jayme Riley, Nursing Assistant
Kamira Gilbert, Environmental Aide
Kelly Martin, Nursing Assistant
Kendia Miles, Registration Clerk
Kiona Henry, Nursing Assistant Trainee
Laura Tipps, Clin Audit Appeals Specialist
Lisa Canen, General Duty Nurse
Lyman Merriwether, Certified Sterile Processor
Melieke Stewart, Environmental Technician
Morgan Clarke, Utilization Review Coordinator
Quanika Thomas, Nursing Assistant
Quenaye Penn, Nursing Assistant
Renee West, Nursing Assistant
Roneshia Paxton, Environmental Aide
Saniyah Vanover, Ambulatory Clinic Clerical Asst
Sarah Quain, General Duty Nurse
Savannah Boucher, Medical Technologist
Shannon Buckley, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Shelby Henry, General Duty Nurse-BSN
Sonia Russell, Nursing Assistant
Terri Gatewood, Laboratory Assistant
OCTOBER CULTURAL OBSERVANCES
CELEBRATING THIS MONTH: 10/2 Int'l Day of Nonviolence & Rosh Hashanah begins (Jewish)
Bullying Prevention Month
Italian American Heritage & Culture Month
Filipino American Heritage Month
German American Heritage Month
LGBTQ History Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Family History Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
(Hindu)
ABC12
Medical Monday: Gestational Diabetes
Mid-Michigan NOW
Mid-Michigan radio stations unite for Hurley Children's Hospital Radiothon
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Inaugural Labor Day parade highlights union organizations
Hurley RNRPH in Labor Day Parade
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Hurley House Directors named Team of the Season
Mid-Michigan NOW
Hurley Trauma Center's Fall Golf Classic tees off at Clio Country Club
An early morning shotgun start kicked off Hurley Trauma Center's Fall Golf Classic.
WNEM TV5
Focus on 5: Dr. Marc Moisi of Hurley Medical Center
Learn more about Dr. Marc Moisi's story.
WNEM TV5
Focus on 5: Dr. Marc Moisi of Hurley Medical Center
Learn more about Dr. Marc Moisi's story.
EMPLOYEE VOICE BOX
SHARE YOUR VOICE
Thanks to a suggestion submitted by an employee to the Employee Voicebox, the cafeteria dining room now offers table disinfectant wipes in wall-mounted dispensers. (pictured below)
Employee Voiceboxes can be found in the cafeteria dining area, outside the Merliss Brown Auditorium near the lobby by the ground floor, and the the Hurley Intranet. The Employee Voicebox allows employees to anonymously submit positive suggestions and ideas that make a difference and improve Hurley Medical Center.
The Employee Engagement Committee reviews all submissions, which include a response to the employee unless anonymous.
APRIL PARKER RN, BSN
for extraordinary nurses
Celebrating Extraordinary Compassion:
April Parker, RN, BSN receives
the DAISY Award
In the realm of healthcare, nurses often become unsung heroes, devoting themselves to the well-being of patients and their families. This month, we celebrate the outstanding contributions of April Parker, RN, as she is honored with the prestigious DAISY Award for her exceptional care and empathy at Hurley Medical Center.
April is a nursing graduate of Baker College-Owosso. She began her career at Hurley as an extern on 7East Med/Surg. April noted that 7East was where she truly fell in love with nursing. It was that experience that drove her to set a goal to obtain a position in the ICU. She has been working toward that goal and recently acquired a position in PCU. “Working in PCU provides experience that is a bit more critical. I believe with the combined experience of working on 7E and PCU, I will be successful when achieving a position in ICU.” April went on to explain, “In PCU, there are many positive aspects, while there are also challenges. Seeing the progress of a patient and knowing that you are helping them daily is very positive. Losing a patient and having to help the family deal with their loss is the challenge.”
April shared that she was the first in her family to graduate from college, and that the support she received from her family was wonderful. Her grandmother passed away and right up to her passing, encouraged April to complete her nursing degree. Her brothers, of which she is the middle but considered “the boss,” also encouraged her. Her mother and father encouraged her. Her husband, who she spoke of very fondly, encouraged her--April is a newlywed of a year and a half. April noted that even her in-laws encouraged her. “I am definitely family oriented. There is no amount of money or anything for that matter that can replace family.”
April has a “huge” heart, and her nomination validates this. “April is the most caring nurse that I have ever had over many years of coming in and out of the hospital. She is like having a daughter here with me. I feel safe and confident when she tells me what is going on with any procedures from start to finish. She made my six days here feel safe by her taking care of me and answering questions.”
Little did April know that her compassionate nature and dedication would soon be recognized with the DAISY Award. April noted that she was very surprised and expressed that it was truly an honor to receive the award. She also shared that this is the best birthday present ever--her birthday was September 24th. April wanted to recognize all those she has shared experiences with and mentioned her 7East team, Vanessa, Karee and Ms. Cleveland. “My team on 7East was awesome to work with. They were so supportive and still continue to be.” April recognized her PCU Team. “PCU is amazing, and I would like to recognize Rebecca, my Educator, Danielle, and the Assistant Nurse Managers, Christa and Mindy.”
April enjoys spending time with her entire family, as well as her two dogs. She mentioned her four nieces and nephews. She has such a great time planning birthday parties, participating in crafts and just watching all of them grow. She has a nephew who is turning 18 who she is very close with. Watching him become a young man has been amazing, and she credits his awesome parents. April has a 2-year-old niece, Caileigh, who keeps her on her toes. She has a 3-year-old nephew, Junior, and a 4-year-old niece Ava. April enjoys baking cookies with them. She has 11-year-old nieces, Aniya and Olivia, who are the perfect age to do skin care, nails and watch scary movies with. April smiled when noting that all her nieces and nephews make her want to be a parent someday.
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.
HURLEY YOU
A monthly series that takes you behind the scenes of Hurley, showcasing the essential work of each department that keeps us thriving.
Each month we will introduce you to a new team sharing their unique roles, responsibilities and the dedicated efforts they put into Hurley running smoothly and efficiently.
Hurley YOU is a celebration of the people who make it all possible one department at a time.
LAUNDRY/LINEN HURLEY YOU
You may see a team member going throughout the hospital pulling a large cart. This is our Laundry/Linen Services. They are a mighty team of seven. They are responsible for providing a daily supply of clean linens to areas within the hospital--from the eleventh floor all the way down to Radiology. Even Sterile Services receives linens. In addition to onsite, they provide linens to our offsite areas three days a week. Our offsite areas are Peds Clinic at Flint Farmers’ Market, Linden Road services, Durand Urgent Care, Rehab Services on South Saginaw and Physical Therapy at the YMCA. Hurley goes through a lot of linens. Linens include; pediatric, isolation and hospital gowns; regular, thermal and bath blankets; face towels, wash cloths, pillow cases; fitted, stretcher and
flat sheets. Laundry/Linen Services is led by Kelvin Garner, Operations Supervisor. Kelvin not only manages the department but is responsible for ordering all linens for internal and external areas of the hospital. Kelvin is even responsible for charging each area for the linens they utilize. He carries a spectralink triaging any matters that arise within the day.
Their day begins at 4:00 am, as Michigan Premier Laundry (MPL) arrives at that time with clean/packaged linens. The team is there to exchange soiled linens for clean ones. Each team member is designated an assignment for the day. The assignments include, stocking carts, delivering stocked carts or picking up soiled linen carts. The linens received from MPL are removed from the packaging and
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Featured from left to right: Munjel Ayers, Lawerence Townsel, Kelvin Garner, Valerie Miller, Alvin Moye, Thomas Miller & Michelle Williams
placed on carts. Each item is separated and the carts packed before going to the floors. All items are checked for defects. Those with defects are removed and returned to MPL for a credit. Patient scrubs are matched, tops with bottoms, along with sizes. Linens are folded and grouped by item. All linens are counted to ensure that a specific amount is delivered based on the needs of the area. The count depends on the number of beds and patient census.
Carts are delivered and those from the day before returned to the department. Carts returned with linens are counted and restocked for delivery to the unit the next day. Each area receives a replacement cart once a day with the exception of 9E and 7E. These areas have the most patients and receive two clean linen carts twice a day. Each unit has either a utility room with a soiled cart or a laundry shoot. These carts are returned to the department. Linens sent down the shoot end up in a basement closet. Basement closet items are picked up and returned to the laundry.
This team is also responsible for emptying and loading the scrub machines. There are a total of five—two on 4North, one on 2North, one by the Pink Elevators and one in the ER. Scrub machines are replenished Monday through Friday. There is a computer in the department that depicts a bar graph displaying which scrub machines require stocking. Green indicates full stock, yellow indicates scrubs are getting low and red indicates scrubs need to be replenished. The scrub machines are always replenished before they are empty. Soiled scrubs are removed at the same time and returned to the department. Clean scrubs are restocked with tops and bottoms matched along with sizes. Each day, the laundry team begins the process again.
“My team is a hardworking group of individuals who care deeply about the work that they do. While being a small part of the Medical Center, folks may not think about the work that we do for the staff and patients. I am very proud of them.”
– Kelvin Garner
SUPPLY CHAIN HURLEY YOU
From coffee to implants, everything at the Medical Center is brought in by a dedicated team of purchasing agents. Not a large department but a department with a huge responsibility. Led by Brian Nicholson, supervised by William Pittsley and staffed by a team of Purchasing Agents--Alicia Matthews and Lori Wing, this team is dedicated to the Hurley mission, "Clinical Excellence, Service to People." Without them, the hospital would be unable to order products or services. They verify requisitions, create purchase orders and do their best to ensure that items flow appropriately into the Medical Center.
What is a day in the life? They begin their day by reviewing requisitions that need to be converted to purchase orders. From there, they check emails and other web-based
services for PO’s rejected due to pricing or quantity discrepancies. They contact different suppliers to resolve all of the rejected PO’s. Always aware of the clock, they work to ensure that overnight orders are placed prior to the cut off time. This can vary depending upon the supplier’s hours or what time zone they are in. For example, a supplier in Boston with a 1:00pm cut off would be noon our time. This overnight order must be in no later than noon ensuring it will be here the next day. In other words, around noon each day, things really start hopping in the office, as the window to place the order assuring the overnight delivery time closes.
Purchasing spends a great deal of time educating Oracle users within the Medical Center. Throughout the day, they check for requisitions that have failed in Oracle. If
Featured from left to right: Alicia Matthews, Lori Wing, Brian Nicholson and William Pittsley
failed, they contact the requestor and provide any support that they may need to place their order. Working as a team with the Warehouse, they monitor inventory levels to ensure that products are on order or on the way. In instances where the item may be back ordered or discontinued, they work with the requestor to find an item that may work as a substitute or replacement.
They help resolve exceptions to invoices. When an invoice is received, the price, the unit of measure or receipt may not match. They work with accounts payable and the warehouse to get the issues resolved so the invoice can be processed. They work to identify the correct department for packages that arrive at the Medical Center with no purchase order
number. They research contracts and pricing so prices can be updated on blanket purchase agreements. They meet with vendors to discuss new products and support trials that might be running in the hospital. They review pricing, transport costs and initiate returns to support departments. This team coordinates with the vendor and follows up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
Overall, they coordinate the purchasing activities of close to 200 cost centers that make up the hospital and all of its offsite locations that serve all the people Hurley cares for.
"I am thankful to all the staff that have worked for and with me since coming to Hurley. Even through adversity, each has had their own way of showing their love for each other and this community through their service. Supply Chain has faced obstacles that, at times, have seemed insurmountable. Time and time again all step up. We are fortunate to have good people around us. Their actions will continue to be my north star and drive for years to come."
William Pittsley, Supply Chain Supervisor
Oracle Tips for Supply Chain
Cost Center list noting assigned Purchasing Agent.
HURLEY HERNIA CENTER
Each year in the U.S., more than five million people suffer from a hernia. Sadly, only 15% of them seek treatment. Though most hernias aren’t life-threatening, they can worsen and become more painful over time.
Hernias occur when an organ or tissue bulges through a weakened muscle. There are many types of hernias, and many ways to treat them.
Hurley Hernia Center of Excellence, the region’s only hernia center, provides effective, minimally invasive treatment procedures based on a patient’s individual needs. Close doctor-patient relationships lead to better outcomes, and many success stories.
“Every hernia patient is unique,” said Dr. Kristoffer Wong, director of Hurley Hernia
Center of Excellence, “and have their own medical history. Each patient meets with a Hurley surgeon to review their case. Then, our surgical team will determine the best option, which may or may not include surgery.”
“Patients who deal with large complex abdominal wall hernias find physical activity to be quite challenging,” said Wong. “Not long after their hernia is successfully repaired, they resume physical activity with far less pain.”
“Surgery is not always necessary for small asymptomatic hernias, but is recommended for hernias that have become larger, more painful, or are at risk of causing bowel strangulation/ incarceration,” said Dr. Adam Howell, a trauma and acute care surgeon at the Hurley Hernia Center of Excellence.
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Oftentimes, Hurley’s team of experienced, board-certified surgeons repair hernias robotically and on an outpatient basis.
The most common hernias are inguinal/groin hernias or ventral/umbilical hernias. More complex hernias are abdominal domain hernias, flank hernias or hiatal hernias.
“We also take great pride in caring for patients who are experiencing complications or chronic pain from previous hernia repairs,” Wong said. “Our staff is accustomed to taking care of these complex abdominal wall reconstructions and providing the care necessary after their operation.”
Hurley’s team of experts specializes in both surgical mesh and non-mesh repairs. In many cases, mesh is recommended for long-term results.
Surgical mesh is attached to the hernia to help heal the tissue. Because not all hernias are the same, Hurley uses different mesh products in its surgeries. This includes a bio-synthetic material that can dissolve over time. At Hurley, mesh procedures are performed robotically or through laparoscopy. Mesh offers several benefits including a lesser chance of hernia recurrence for people who are overweight, have diabetes, use tobacco products or have high-risk jobs.
Non-mesh surgical options are usually performed on patients who are less active and have small defects that are under two centimeters. They are done through an open incision and are not performed robotically or through laparoscopy.
Each patient’s treatment plan is determined by a consultation with a surgeon. During the consultation, doctors review a patient’s surgical history, type of hernia and order any necessary tests or images. From there, they establish the best surgical or non-surgical treatment and timeline.
Thanks to Hurley’s expertise in routine and complex hernia surgeries, patients typically have smaller incisions, fewer stitches, less pain and a much faster recovery.
“Typically, patients are restricted from lifting heavy objects for six to eight weeks after surgery to decrease their chances of the hernia recurring. Otherwise, may resume their normal activity,” Howell said.
“Our surgeons will be available to help with any issues you may have after repair,” Howell said, “or for any future surgeries required.”
To learn more about the Hurley Center of Excellence, visit: hurleymc.com/services/hernia-center/
or call
HURLEY’S MATERNAL
Hurley Medical Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to highrisk pregnancies. When a patient is diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy, they may have questions and concerns regarding prenatal visits, labor, delivery and care of the newborn baby.
“It’s normal to feel anxious,” said Dr. Ivana Vettraino, Director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine program at Hurley. “Patients facing high-risk pregnancies should know they are not alone. Support is available to guide them through their pregnancy and prepare them for the birth of their baby. Every pregnancy is different, and the Hurley team of caregivers is here to provide personalized care.”
Hurley provides care before, during, and after delivery to patient and baby. Hurley’s collaborative approach to high-risk pregnancies brings together the primary obstetrician with maternal-fetal and neonatal ICU physicians. Though not all babies born from high-risk pregnancies will go to the NICU, Hurley’s approach prepares patients accordingly, just in case.
“We help the mom prepare to support their baby following delivery,” said Dr. Ranjan Monga, Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hurley and a Medical Director at
Pediatrix Neonatology of Michigan. “Bringing together the primary OB, Maternal-Fetal Medicine doctor and NICU doctor is important for the efficiency of the care, and to reduce the anxiety parents feel when faced with a highrisk OB situation.”
Hurley’s medical team provides expert care tailored to each patient’s and baby’s specific needs. The team includes board-certified specialists, experienced nurses, sonographers, dieticians and genetic counselors who can monitor and manage even the most complex pregnancies.
Hurley’s advanced technology can also closely monitor a patient’s pregnancy and detect potential issues early – and if needed, treatment options can be formulated. ■
To learn more about Hurley Medical Center’s multidisciplinary approach to highrisk pregnancies, visit hurleymc.com.
FETAL MEDICINE
Tover 35 years of experience, clinical excellence back to our Medicine team.
he hospital’s Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine offers a full range of services including prenatal testing, fetal ultrasounds and genetic counseling. For patients who have significant medical conditions, Hurley can provide preconception counseling and testing to make the best outcomes possible.
“Our team is here 24/7 to listen to concerns, answer questions and develop a plan that meets a patient’s individual needs,” Monga said. “We understand that having a high-risk pregnancy can be a stressful experience, but we want to provide the peace of mind of knowing that they are in the very best possible hands.”
high risk patients the most all-inclusive services available setting, including: Sonography Echocardiography
Hurley’s maternal fetal team is just a phone call or office visit away for patients who are experiencing complications or need help managing a pre-existing condition. And the hospital’s location – just minutes off I-475 and I-69 – means exceptional care is a short drive away.
Prenatal Genetic Testing Placement Sampling
Diabetes Co-Management with Neonatology Specialists high-risk patient, Vettraino’s office
“We make sure patients are confident in their care decisions,” said Vettraino, “and fully understand the value of every procedure and every one of their options.”
Each year, nearly 1,000 babies in this region of Michigan are born too early or critically ill. Whether they’re born at Hurley or transferred there from an area hospital, they receive the best care from Hurley’s specialized team of neonatologists, NICU nurses, nurse practitioners and respiratory therapists.
“Our NICU is more than just a stand-out medical service,” Monga said. “Parents and their babies become a part of our family.”
Hurley has the region’s only Level III NICU, giving babies the best chance for a positive outcome. ■
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Ivana M Vettraino, MD, MBA, FACOG Maternal Fetal Medicine
CRITICAL CARE UNIT TEAM RECOGNIZED BY STATE SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
"I am thankful to all the staff and, as always, extremely proud of this team. Not only do they provide great patient care, but they really connect with patients and their families. I am so happy they are being recognized for this. Congratulations CCU!"
-Casey Welch RN, BSN, Director of Nursing Services
Senator John Cherry celebrated first responders across Genesee County the week of September 11th and Hurley is proud to see the Critical Care Unit team be recognized for their clinical excellence, service to people! As District Director for the office of Senator Cherry, Qiana Towns Williams presented the team with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the senator. On a tearful note, Ms. Towns Williams stated that she has been deeply moved by the compassion and attentiveness the CCU nursing staff has shown her dad during a recent stay.
Featured left to right: Fatema Aldroubi, Tiffany Hunt, Victoria Bender, Sophia Dubiel, Mia Wentworth, Rose Semple, Qiana Towns Williams (Cherry's representative), Seth Duquette, Jason Webster, Randy Wansedel, Eli Leineke
HURLEY HELPS THE WORLD!
Featured from left to right: Kristine Curler, Stryker Medical. Corey Nichols, Facilities Mgmt Interior Architectural Designer.
AJ Achter, Patient Care Account Manager, Stryker Medical.
Initially when Stryker Medical delivered new products to Hurley, the used products were medically disposed of. Now, when Hurley purchases new equipment, Stryker Medical contacts Project C.U.R.E. to determine whether the used products can be utilized. If possible, Project C.U.R.E., with the assistance of their partner Meijer, sends an empty trailer to Hurley to collect those items. The items collected are loaded and driven to Chicago where they are shipped to hospitals and remote clinics around the world.
Hurley’s recent donation, bedside tables, OBGYN stretcher mattresses and some spare seating chairs, were sent to remote clinics in Suriname. Most of the population of Suriname lives along the coast. There is a percentage that lives in the more remote interior of the country that are only accessible by boat making travel difficult. Hospitals/clinics that are better equipped in these remote areas allow the medical staff to care for their community without requiring them to travel long distances. Items were not just sent to Suriname but also sent to Guinea.
Hurley is proud to be able to help families who desperately need it. This project is in line with our mission of Clinical Excellence, Service to People. Great job to Hurley's Corey Lee Forsythe-Snider, Stryker Medical, Meijer and Project C.U.R.E
“This is such a great cause. I really appreciate Corey helping to facilitate the donation of used equipment from Hurley that goes to those that desperately need it. In the future, items will continue to go Guinea, Suriname, Ukraine and others in need.”
AJ Achter, Patient Care Account Manager, Stryker Medical
Miracles
An Average American eats almost 70 quarts of popcorn every year, and Americans consume approximately 17.3 billion quarts of popcorn annually! That is a lot of popcorn!
In the 1800s, Americans consumed popcorn as a breakfast cereal. This meal consisted of popcorn with milk and sweetener.
Christopher Columbus allegedly introduced popcorn to the Europeans in the late 15th century.
RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup instant oats
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg white, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk)
• 6 Tbsp fresh raspberries, diced
• 2 1/2 Tbsp chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl stir together the coconut oil or butter, egg white, and vanilla. Stir in the maple syrup and milk. Add in the oat mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Gently stir in raspberries and 2 Tbsp chocolate chips.
2. Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 325 ⁰F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon 15 balls of dough onto the prepared sheet. Flatten to 3/8” thick
B ALANCE EYES
If your patient develops new stroke-like symptoms, call Rapid Response and/or activate Inpatient CODE STROKE protocol. If an outpatient, family member or staff member develops new stroke-like symptoms, proceed to the ED immediately.
PHYSICIAN CONNECTION
Continuing Education Requirements for Michigan Medical Doctors
Authority: Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL
The continuing education requirements apply to every physician renewing a Michigan medical license who has been licensed in the 3-year period immediately preceding the application for renewal. The requirements apply whether or not the physician is actively engaged in the practice of medicine. No one, including medical school faculty and resident physicians, is exempt from this requirement.
Each medical doctor is required to complete 150 hours of continuing education in courses or programs approved by the Board of Medicine, of which a minimum 75 hours of the required 150 hours must be earned in courses or programs designated as Category 1 programs.
• A minimum of 1 hour of continuing education must be earned in the area of Medical Ethics.
• A minimum of 3 hours of continuing education must be earned in the area of Pain and Symptom Management, and at least 1 of the 3 hours must include controlled substance prescribing.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
TRAINING STANDARDS
• LARA requires a one-time mandatory training in Opioids and Other Controlled Substances Awareness for prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances.
• LARA requires a one-time mandatory training in Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking.
• LARA requires a minimum of three hours, every 3-year renewal cycle, in Implicit Bias Training.
For more information or questions, please visit: michigan.gov/lara
DEA Training Requirement via the MATE Act
The Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act, part of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, requires ALL new or renewing DEA-registered practitioners who prescribe schedule II, III, IV or V drugs to undergo a one-time, eight-hour training requirement incorporating education on the treatment and management of patients with opioid and other substance use disorders.
See Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) for further FAQs at: msms.org > NEWS
Hurley Online CME Courses
The following are free Hurley CME on Demand courses that have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™:
• Advances in OB Pain Management
(This activity fulfills the CE requirements for pain and symptom management.)
• Ethical Challenges
(This activity fulfills the CE requirements for medical ethics.)
• Hypertension Management in the Hospitalized Child
• Human Trafficking and the Role of the Healthcare Provider
(This activity fulfills the LARA mandatory training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking.)
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 – Thursday (Hybrid – In Person & Virtual) Hyatt Place Flint/Grand Blanc 5481 Hill-23 Drive, Flint, MI 48507 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Register online: education.hurleymc.com/cme/calendar or snap the QR code above
The 2024 Needs Assessment Survey Results are in!
Thank you to everyone who completed a survey. The following results will be the focus for continuing education in 2025:
CME Needs Assessment Survey
Gift Card Winner is:
Collin Campbell, PA-C
ER Physician Assistant, Hurley Emergency Department
Thank you for taking the time to complete a survey. Your input is valuable to the interest of CME activities provded by Hurley Medical Center.
Physican Support Line
Physician Support Line is a national, free and confidential support line service made up of 600+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for our physician colleagues and medical students. Physician Support Line was created with the mission of physicians supporting physicians as we navigate the many professional and personal intersections of our lives. Physician Support Line promises to provide emotional support and a safe holding space for physicians and medical students.
For more information or questions, please visit: www.physiciansupportline.com or Facebook: Physician Support Line @PhysicianLine
Hurley Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)
Anesthesia
Chelsea Janes, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Hurley Medical Center
Anesthesia Department, 4 North
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9284
Fax: (810) 262-9610
Melanie Meiser, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Hurley Medical Center
Anesthesia Department, 4 North
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9284
Fax: (810) 262-9610
Nicholas Yeldo, MD
Anesthesiology/Critical Care Medicine
Genesee Medical Anesthesia, P.C.
One Hurley Plaza
Anesthesia Dept, 4 North
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9284
Fax: (810) 262-9610
New Providers
It is our pleasure to welcome the following providers to Hurley Medical Center. We thank you for collaborating with us to provide quality healthcare to our patients. We value your commitment and appreciate your service.
Medicine
Anthony Doolan, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Hurley Medical Center - ICCU
One Hurley Plaza – 4 East
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9020
Fax: (810) 262-6413
Katelynn Franczak, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Heart Rhythm Clinic of Michigan
1386 S. Linden Road
Flint, MI 48532
Phone: (810) 285-8501
Fax: (810) 285-8468
Zaid Yaqoob, MD
Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Associates, PC
G-3252 Beecher Road
Flint, MI 48532
Phone: (810) 230-6800
Fax: (810) 230-0715
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Danielle Andrews, CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
Hurley Women’s Health Services
One Hurley Plaza
9C West Hurley OB/GYN Clinic
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9751
Fax: (810) 235-9659
Rhonda Kobold, DO
Obstetrics
Hurley Labor & Delivery
One Hurley Plaza 2N L&D
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9261
Fax: (810) 262-6031
Pediatrics
Ruba Allabwani, MD
Pediatrics
Hurley Children’s Clinic
300 E First St Suite 201
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9773
Fax: (810) 262-7308
Emily Schapka, MD
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Hurley Medical Center- PICU
One Hurley Plaza
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: (810) 262-9328
Fax: (810) 262-6410
Surgery
Jonathan Edgette, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Hurley Neurological Center –
Mid Michigan Center for Brain & Spine
Disorders
102 N Adelaide St
Suite C
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 262-7030
Fax: (810) 262-0363
Monther Hawa, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Hurley Neurological Center –
Mid Michigan Center for Brain & Spine Disorders
102 N Adelaide St
Suite C
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone: (810) 262-7030
Fax: (810) 262-0363
Gavin Huber, DO
Surgical Critical Care/Trauma
Hurley Comprehensive Surgical Group –Linden Road 1125 North Linden Road
