June 2020 Above All Else Newsletter

RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

JUNE 2020

Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE

Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence

Dear Research Family,

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Our Research family is moving forward as we

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continue to maintain high standards for safety

PG 3: FIRST IN REGION, COVID-19 PLASMA FEATURED COVID-19 EXPERTS NATIONAL BOARD OF RESPIRATORY, RMC FEATURE EXPERTS IN QUALITY, PATIENT SAFETY RMC PHYSICIAN VICE CHAIR OF MISSOURI COMMITTEE ON TRAUMA A Voice for Stroke Patients PG 4: HCA HEALTHCARE SCHOLAR REHAB CELEBRATION RCON VIRTUAL PINNING CEREMONY COPING WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY DURING A PANDEMIC PG 5: RMC’S FIRST COVID-19 PATIENT OFF VENT, HEADED HOME SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY PG 6: NEWLY APPOINTED SAFETY OFFICERS PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE UPDATE RPC AWARDS LEADER IN NEURO/ORTHO/TRAUMA PG 7: MyHealthOne

and infection prevention, assuring people in our communities that they are safe in our hands.

We continue to foster a culture that treats employees, patients, visitors and all we encounter with Dignity, Inclusion, Respect, and Compassion.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture remains the same.

And one step at a time, we are helping the communities we serve rebuild their trust in emergency rooms and hospitals by dispelling fear brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety is always a top priority, and now is a time to show our patients we have a safe, clean environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

During this time, I also want to remind you there are many resources available to help your family and you take care of your behavioral health.

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#CareLikeFamily means physical, behavioral, and spiritual health.

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With warm regards,

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Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MHA, MBA Chief Executive Officer

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Welcome New Providers May • Ali Abdelaal, MD – Medical Oncology • Denise Cincripini, MD – Internal Med • William Colliton, MD – Pediatrics • Tricia Fairchild, MD – Family Medicine • James Gentry, lll, MD – (Tele) Cardiac • David Huneycutt, Jr., MD – (Tele) Cardiac • Christopher Janson, MD – Neurology • Vance McCollom, MD – Radiology • Parag Patel, MD – (Tele) Cardiac

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Naftali Presser, MD – Transplant Surgery Lucas Vocelka, DO – Infectious Disease

April • Al-Hasan Al-Afghani, MD – Internal Med • Carlos Bachier, MD – Medical Oncology • Kelly Gorman, MD – OB/Gyn • Pamela Harris, MD – Hospice & Pal Care • Clarence Steels. MD – Internal Med

Welcome New and Promoted Leaders

Darren Gray Supervisor, EP Lab Research Medical Center

Hannah Callahan Manager, Case Management Research Psychiatric Center

Jaimie Page RN Manager, PACU and Pre/Post-op Outpatient Surgery Research Medical Center

Patra Katsigiannis Vice President, Operations Research Medical Center

Joshua Ward Manager, Respiratory Therapy Research Medical Center

Employees of the Month Research Medical Center

Kylee Bliss RN, Float Pool Kylee is ALWAYS smiling and bright. She goes the extra mile.

She helps be our culture guardian by doing peer interviews. She brings valuable feedback to leadership and also brings solutions.

Research Brookside Campus

Research Psychiatric Center

Joy Clark

Karlyn Devlin Social Worker

Emergency Services Technician Joy exemplifies teamwork, initiative, and humility. She has the keen ability to anticipate the needs of her patients, coworkers, and the department as a whole and is always willing to help where help is needed.

Karlyn ALWAYS greets patients, families and colleagues with a bright smile and positive demeanor. Karlyn shows families compassion by working closely with them to find the best resources for patients.

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Exceptional Clinical Quality RMC Physicians Among the First to Treat

Featured COVID-19 Experts

COVID-19 Patient with Blood Plasma Research Medical Center infectious disease specialist Dr. Marjorie Wongskhaluang, and pathologist and transfusion medicine specialist Dr. Joseph Restivo, together with Menorah Medical Center physicians are among the first in the region to offer plasma transfusion to a COVID-19 patient.

National Board of Respiratory Care Features

RMC infectious disease physicians Dr. David McKinsey (Photo L) and Dr. Joel McKinsey (Photo R) have represented RMC many times in media interviews throughout the pandemic.

Experts in Quality and Patient Safety

Research Respiratory Therapists

Members of our Research respiratory therapy team participated in the filming of a video campaign launched by the National Board of Respiratory Care. They all make us proud!

RMC Trauma Medical Director Appointed Vice Chair of Missouri Committee on Trauma

Trauma Specialist and RMC Trauma Medical Director Dr. Mark Lieser has been appointed Vice Chair for the Missouri Committee on Trauma.

Research’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Olevia Pitts recently participated in “Experimentation: How will this pandemic change the future of healthcare?” a zoom seminar for physicians.

A Voice for Stroke Patients In February, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed was in Washington D.C. as a leader at the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting. Dr. Ahmed testified before Congress advocating for funding for stroke research and advanced stroke patient care. He also met with congressional leaders from Missouri and Kansas.

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Exceptional Clinical Quality HCA Healthcare Scholar Awardee Part of the Research Family

Daniel Dingman, son of Bob Dingman who works in plant operations here at Research, was selected as an HCA Healthcare Scholar and received a scholarship of $2,000.00 from HCA! Daniel is currently a student at the University of Central Missouri. He is majoring in Actuarial Science with a minor in Mathematics and has earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA. His anticipated graduation date is May 2021. Congratulations!

A True Celebration

Such a heartfelt 35th birthday celebration for our patient Lakreisha!

Lakreisha had a severe stroke on March 2 and after neurosurgery, she was in ICU. Then the pandemic hit. She moved to our neuro and stroke specialty unit, then rehabilitation, and wow! It’s three months later.

A True Celebration

Lakreisha couldn’t walk or say words, and now she’s singing along, and getting strong.

Research College of Nursing

Coping with Stress and Anxiety

Virtual Pinning Ceremony

During a Pandemic

On May 15th, Research College of Nursing held its first virtual pinning ceremony to recognize 64 new BSN graduates. We look forward to seeing many of them as new HCA colleagues. Congratulations to the class of 2020 and welcome to the nursing profession!

Director of Clinical Services at Research Psychiatric Center Cynthia Benbow recently shared tips for coping with stress & anxiety to Women’s Executive Club.

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RMC’s First COVID-19 Patient Off Vent, Headed Home

On April 13, the Research Family celebrated our patient Alfred being discharged to home after testing positive to COVID-19 and being successfully weaned off a ventilator (Photo L).

On May 21, he returned to bring BBQ to his RMC caregivers (Photo R). He is now a plasma donor.

You can see the video of Alfred’s celebration here: facebook.com/ResearchMedicalCenter/videos/217118093043035/

Support From Our Community Thank you to the community members and organizations who are supporting Research during the COVID -19 Pandemic. If you know of others please email Corrine Everson at Corrine.Everson@hcamidwest.health.com Aubrey Fraley

Harbor Hospice

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Academie Lafayette

Happy Apple Cafe

Patient Fred Hastie

Affare

High School Student Piper Borgman

Photographer Molly Abers

Amy Hiles

Indigo Wild

Planet Fitness

Andre’s

International Facility Management

Plow Boys

Asian American Chamber

Association

Reece Nichols Brookside Office

Bella Napoli

Jazzy B’s Diner

Shadow Buddies Foundation

Burger State

JE Dunn

Sign Gypsy

Campground

KC Chamber Centurians

Slice Out Hunger

Church of the Resurrection

Komastsu Ramen

St. Joseph Medical Center

Donutology

Lamar’s Donuts

Starlight Theatre

Dottie McSpurren and performing artist Jody Rhew

Lenny’s Grill and Subs

Stonehaus Winery

Madison Supply

The Roasterie

Margarita’s Restaurant

Tri-Blenheim Neighborhood Association

McDonald’s

Unbakery & Juicery

Minsky’s Pizza

Waldo Thai

Missouri State Medical Association

Whiteman Airforce Base

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson

World’s Greatest Chocolate

Nathan Carlson

Yard DeSIGNs

Dr. Jaswinder Singh Dr. Ted and Kim Higgins Duncan and Co. Real Estate Encompass Home Health Faulkner’s Ranch Feeding the Front Lines First Hand Foundation - Cerner FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) and Neonatologist Jessica Howlett

On Call Halal Operation BBQ Relief

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Unparalleled Service Newly Appointed Safety Officers

Pathway to Excellence Update

VP of Operations Patra Katsigiannis (Photo L) and VP of Operations Nisha Mills (Photo R) recently assumed two important roles at RMC in addition to their day to day responsibilities. Patra will take over as Ethics and Compliance Officer and Nisha will assume the role of Facility Privacy Officer.

We are active in the next phase of our Pathway to Excellence re-designation. This effort is all about an extra focus on nursing practice - helping us align priorities for patient care and better meet the career needs of nurses from many generations and backgrounds. Pathway to Excellence is a journey helping identify opportunities and taking action for our dedicated and educated nursing teams. This is why your input is so important to our Pathway re-designation. In July, nurses will be asked to participate in a self-assessment survey. We will be sharing more about that soon but please plan to participate!

Research Psychiatric Center Awards

Demetrius Tillman

Jason Ulanet

Petsamon

Robert Thomas

Irene Omoregie

Emelda Obi

Service Excellence

Therapist

Chanthalome

Support Person

Nurse

Heart Award

Award

of the Year

Case Manager

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of the Year

First Quarter

of the Year

Leader in Neuro/Ortho/Trauma Boris Usherenko was on his routine morning run when he was suddenly struck by a car. First responders quickly arrived on scene and delivered Boris to Overland Park Regional Medical Center where he was later transferred to Research Medical Center.

Boris suffered critical injuries to his right arm, right leg, spine, neck and more. Boris’ injuries required the attention of multiple expert orthopedic and neuro providers at RMC. He underwent many surgeries and showed dedication in his daily physical and occupational therapy. Boris spent 45 days with our expert staff learning how to walk again. In fact, on his final day as an inpatient at RMC he was able to take steps without his walker for the first time since his accident.

This is a new way of life for Boris who typically is an avid runner and a life-long architect. Boris’ positive spirit and cheerful smile kept the RMC staff feeling like family.

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In today’s world, we’re doing all we can to help you stay connected with your health. With the new MyHealthONE app, you can schedule an appointment, view lab results, message our nurse team and more, so you can be confident now

ASK ADMINISTRATION Now active! Ask Administration is an e-mail address for employees to contact senior leaders with questions and suggestions at any time. Please continue to work through your manager or director for all urgent patient care matters and routine departmental operations.

Email: AskAdministrationSrLeadership@HCAHealthcare.com

HCA Heathcare Hope Fund As of June 9, 2020, the HCA Heathcare Hope Fund has granted 18 of 25 COVID-19 impacted colleague applicants with funds totaling $25,950.

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#CareLikeFamily Note: Photos have been taken throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

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If you have a problem, if no one else can help, maybe you can hire the E-Team!

Join the ECHO Team to help Research Medical Center employees in need during their June campaign.

Learn more about the ECHO Team and become a member at theresearchfoundationkc.org/echo

The Research Foundation expanded the scope of the ECHO Team's support due to the COVID-19 health pandemic. Employee Assistance Fund requests due to loss of hours and/or loss of income of an employee or spouse are now considered. Our COVID-19 relief efforts helped this Research employee: “I was laid off from my part-time job at Research Medical Center in March. I was still working at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, but reduced to 12 hours. I was no longer working 65 hours a week or more. All of this transpired when COVID-19 hit our state. My son was sent home from college and hardly any income was coming into my home. My bills accumulated very quickly. I applied for assistance through the employee assistance fund and within 48 hours my application was accepted. They did everything possible to make sure my immediate needs were taken care of. I am grateful for this program because I would not have a home if it wasn’t for the ECHO Team. They gave me hope and belief all over again. Thank you for saving me and my son.”