Above All Else Newsletter July 2017

RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE:

The summer has been full of community activities for Research. The NICU team recently hosted the annual NICU reunion. Lots of families with babies and toddlers enjoyed meeting farm animals in the petting zoo. We also had a big presence at HER EXPO. More than 5,000 women attended and learned about HCA Midwest Health’s programs.

PAGE 4: Pain Clinic Offers COOL New Treatment

PAGE 7: Dr. Mark Lieser Talks Summertime Accidents on KCTV5 PAGE 8: Sarah Cannon at Research Participates in BraCouture KC PAGE 10: Celebrating Second Changes at Life - EMS Great Save PAGE 16: DAISY Award Winners PAGE 17: Patient Comments PAGE 18: 2017 Hospital and Nurses Week Celebrations PAGE 22: Kidney Walk - Sign-up Today!

Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence

Dear Research Family,

PAGE 2 - 3: Welcome New Providers and Leaders

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July 2017

The Research Foundation and Sarah Cannon at Research hosted The Healing Art of Medicine continuing education program. Nearly 100 people from across the region attended. Thank you Dr. Van Veldhuizen and Dr. Kambhampati for making all this happen with a great team!

Our Research trauma team just held a Time Critical Diagnosis continuing education event in Harrisonville. It was well attended and our team shined there too! Our trauma program is training the professionals who bring patients to us, together this helps us all save more lives.

Our plant ops team deserves some kudos. With Jerry Baker’s leadership RMC completed KCPL’s Business Energy Savings Program. This was a lot of work and involved an on-site verification survey.

RMC earned recognition for saving energy and we received a $12,505.00 rebate check. Using less energy is great for the environment too! Love it!

We just learned that RMC’s Kidney Transplant program is now a Center of Excellence after being reviewed by Optum, the external organization that validates high-quality programs that prove they deliver superior patient outcomes. Dr. Murillo, Dr. Dalal, Marilee’s team, and 5E nurses work diligently to give our patients the best care – this is what it’s all about!

Here’s a letter I received from a patient’s family member:

PUBLISHING TEAM:

Corrine Everson VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293

corrine.everson@hcamidwest.com

Kari Johnson Manager of Marketing (816) 276-9475 kari.johnson@hcamidwest.com

I’m writing to compliment the care our loved one received in your OR and ICU. Dr Blatt and Ashley are so patient-centered. My family member had the synthetic skull plate installed by Dr Blatt yesterday and he corrected the midline shift of her brain. She went into OR in a vegetative state and awoke in ICU and began talking, literally. Miraculous! She hasn’t said a word in six weeks, but when she began to awaken, I said her name and she popped her eyes open and said “Hi!” Today she was speaking in full sentences.

I also wish to give great praise to Keith, her RN in ICU. He is amazing.

Thank you for all you do to make Research better and better every day!

Sincerely, facebook.com/researchmedicalcenter

@ResearchMed

Jackie DeSouza - Van Blaricum President and CEO

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Welcome New Providers Mark Lieser, MD has joined Research Medical Center as trauma medical director. Dr. Lieser is a board-certified surgeon with more than 30 years of experience as a physician and a health care leader.

He has served as the medical director for hospital trauma programs in Texas and in Israel, and as Lieutenant Colonel in Medical Corps, United States Army where he was Chief of Surgery in the 228th Combat Support Hospital in Tikrit, Iraq. Dr. Lieser earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed a general surgery residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit Medical Center in Detroit and a gastrointestinal fellowship at Mayo Clinic.

Kathryn Brewer, PhD, LPC, CCTP joins Research Psychiatric Center as director of trauma services of RPC’s new trauma unit. Kathryn is a licensed professional counselor, certified clinical trauma professional, and founder of The Center for Healing and Recovery. Dr. Brewer comes to RPC with extensive training and experience treating trauma-related symptoms such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, chronic and acute suicidal ideations, dissociation, self-injury, personality disorders, flashbacks and nightmares, utilizing treatments including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapies and exposure therapies. Dr. Brewer has a PhD in psychology, masters degree in mental health counseling, and a masters certificate in healthcare leadership and management.

Welcome New Leaders Hannah Brinkerhoff, RN is Research Medical Center’s new director of the neuro/ortho/trauma unit on the 6th floor. She comes to us from Olathe Medical Center where she managed a medical surgical unit. Hannah has a wide variety of leadership experience ranging from orthopedics, neurology, long term care and medical surgical units.

Jennifer Chambers, RN has been promoted from manager to director of medical-surgical unit.

Jennifer began her HCA career as a patient care tech at Independence Regional and was a part of the merge with MCI Hospital to form Centerpoint Medical Center. Jennifer brings more than 12 years of medical-surgical, emergency room, dialysis and nursing leadership experience to her new role.

She earned her degree from Penn Valley Community College.

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3 Gretchen Kellner, RN joins Research Medical Center as the director of outpatient surgery located on the Research Brookside Campus. Gretchen comes to us from Providence Medical Center where she was the manager of surgical services. She brings more than 20 years ofnursing and leadership experience which includes surgical nursing, operating room, nursing leadership and education. Gretchen earned her bachelors of science in nursing from Pittsburg State University.

Jarvis Kemper has joined Research Medical Center as director of food services. Jarvis comes to Research with more than 15 years of experience in the food services industry. He was most recently the director of food services at Menorah Medical Center. He has also served as director of food services at Belton Regional Medical Center. Through Jarvis’s leadership, both Belton Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center experienced significant increases in employee engagement and patient satisfaction results. Prior to his transition to healthcare, Jarvis served as the Executive Chef of Great Wolf Resorts as well as Sous Chef at Embassy Suites.

Caroline Murphy has been named director of therapy services at Research Medical Center.

Caroline began her career at Research six years ago as a speech-language pathologist and was promoted to supervisor of the speech-language pathology department in 2014. In her new role, Caroline will have leadership responsibility for therapy services in both inpatient rehab and on the acute inpatient floors.

In addition, Caroline serves as part of Research’s privacy team. She earned her bachelors of science in communication disorders and masters of science in communication disorders from the University of Tulsa.

Caroline also holds a masters of healthcare administration degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Clare Manganiello, BSN has worked in nursing rehabilitative services for five years. During her experience in rehab, Clare has worked in various roles within the nursing department including Primary RN patient care, charge nurse, director of quality and risk management and is now the director of nursing for inpatient rehabilitation at Research Medical. She graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor of science in nursing and has sinceobtained distinction as a certified rehabilitation registered nurse.

Megan Roney, MBA, BSN joins Research’s nursing operations team as bed manager. Megan is

responsible for hospital throughput, managing patient movement and is also the manager of the transportation department. She comes to us from Centerpoint Medical Center where she served as house supervisor and super float pool nurse. Before joining Centerpoint, Megan spent three years as an ICU traveling nurse. She holds certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, trauma nurse core course and pediatric advance life support. Megan received her master’s in business administration Healthcare Management from Western Governor’s University and bachelor of science in nursing from University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Research Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation What Does it mean to be designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center?

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People with brain bleeds are more likely to survive if they’re treated at a comprehensive stroke center.

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Comprehensive stroke centers have the equipment and personnel to deal with the most severe strokes, including neurological critical care and 24-hour availability of neurosurgeons.

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Research has 24-hour on-site neurosurgery, interventional radiology, neuro critical care, designated neuro ICU beds, and the latest technology to diagnose and treat stroke patients

Compared to primary stroke centers or uncertified hospitals, the researchers found that treatment at comprehensive stroke centers was associated with:

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a 7 percent reduced risk of death for patients with all hemorrhagic strokes;

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a 27 percent reduced risk of death in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, bleeding onto the surface of the brain after rupture of a weakened or ballooning-out vessel (aneurysm);

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no difference in risk of death for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, a rupture of tiny arteries within brain tissue.

Research Pain Treatment Clinic Offering COOL New Treatment Research’s Pain Treatment Clinic offers COOLIEF Cooled Radiofrequency Treatment, a non-invasive, outpatient option for patients suffering from chronic back, hip or knee pain. The outpatient treatment uses cooled radiofrequency (RF) energy to safely target the sensory nerves causing pain.

For more information or to schedule a patient, call (816) 276-7094

Research Pain Specialists:

Steven Charapata, MD

George Edwards, MD

Thomas Laughlin, MD

Cheryl Muro, ANP-BC, BSN

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Gamma Knife Icon Neurosurgeon Jonathan Chilton, MD and the team at Midwest Gamma Knife Center proudly cut the ribbon on Research’s new Gamma Knife Icon. Research is one of only 19 hospitals in the nation-and the only hospital in the region-to offer patients this cancer tumor and neuro malformation treatment technology.

To refer a patient or request a consult, call (816) 276-4262.

Learn more about this advanced treatment at researchmedicalcenter.com/service/about-gamma-knife.

Sarah Cannon at Research, Kansas City’s First to Use Netspot On June 21, Dr. John Sheldon, radiation oncologist and Dr. Jaswinder Singh, medical oncologist and Director of Clinical Trials at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research were the first in Kansas City to use Netspot™, an advanced imagining technique to detect neuroendocrine tumors. Netspot™ is a newly approved radioactive diagnostic agent to help locate neuroendocrine cancer tumors.

This treatment effectively detects tumors and metastases, not readily seen on other standard scans, revealing the locations of tumors.

Laura was the first patient at Research and in the to undergo the Netspot scan. She said she hopes this technology and other advanced cancer treatments will help her get to spend more years with her grandchildren.

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Dr. Mark Lieser Stresses Importance of Bleed Control Training After the recent shooting in Virginia where a tourniquet helped save Congressman Steve Scalises’ life, KCTV 5 and WDAF4 turned to trauma medical director Dr. Mark Lieser to discuss the importance of bleed control training.

Stop the Bleed is a training program recently launched by Research and HCA Midwest Health to help good samaritans care for the injured until EMS professionals arrive.

Is your organization prepared to care for the injured should a traumatic incident happen? To schedule a Stop the Bleed training session or for more information, call (913) 541-8399.

Watch Entire Interviews at ResearchMedicalCenter.com/newsroom

Burn Surgeon Discusses Firework Safety with KCTV 5 According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 230 people on average go to the emergency room every day with fireworkrelated injuries in the month around the July 4th celebration. Plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Majidian of Grossman Burn Center at Research discusses the dangers of fireworks, long-term effects of firework related burns and provides life-saving tips to parents to keep their children safe this holiday.

Trauma Medical Director Discusses Summertime Accidents

KCTV 5 sat down with trauma medical director Dr. Mark Lieser to discuss common summertime accidents that could put you or a loved one in the ER - and some advice on how to avoid them.

Dr. Steven Marso Leads Study, Finds New Type of Insulin Dr. Steven Marso, medical director of cardiovascular services at HCA Midwest Health and RMC cardiologist was featured in the Kansas City Star for leading a study that found a new type of insulin that reduces hypoglycemic diabetic emergencies in individuals with Type 2 #diabetes.

Dr. Marso presented the results during the American Diabetes Association’s 77th Scientific Sessions conference and has been published in the The New England Journal of Medicine.

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Sarah Cannon at Research Participates in BraCouture KC Laurie Dressman, RN, BA, ONN-CG is a Breast Care Nurse Navigator at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She works with breast cancer patients every day and witnesses the grace, hope and inspiration that are part of their journey. Earlier this year Dressman, along with cancer center staff, decided to create an art piece to hang in the lobby. The project began with staff members folding 1,000 paper cranes—the Japanese custom signifying longevity, well being and hope for an individual.

“We have been working to develop opportunities for our cancer patients to express themselves through art,” says Stephanie Graff, M.D., medical oncologist at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research Medical Center. “Laurie’s beautiful creation that will be modeled by Kelly, whose story of hope and power over cancer is inspirational, is a perfect combination. It tells patients it’s okay to express yourself in any way. It tells patients it’s okay to stand strong and to have hope. And with BraCouture’s mission, this symbol of hope will make a tangible difference in the life of patients impacted by breast cancer.”

“As a previvor and oncology nurse at Sarah Cannon Institute at Research Medical Center for the past nine years, I have had the good fortune of working with people involved in their own cancer journey,” Boling says.

“It will be my honor to wear such a personal work of art and expression.”

The paper crane bra’s $6,000 package auctioned off for $11,000, the second highest bid at the event.

Kelly also sold 70 plus tickets to the event that was well-represented by our Sarah Cannon team! Research employees donated, which includes seven days at a South Carolina vacation cottage, an Indian cuisine dinner hosted by a Research Medical Center oncology physician and two Nutcracker Ballet tickets donated by another Research Medical Center Nurse Navigator.

“The passion that went into this beautiful art bra is remarkable,” says Research Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Jackie DeSouza-Van Blaricum.

“It represents not only the commitment and dedication by our cancer professionals to raise awareness and help cancer patients, but also the selfless motivation our patients have to help others on the breast cancer journey. The sentiment that is the foundation of the ‘1,000 Cranes: A Symbol of Hope’ is extraordinary.”

Dressman also applied for a grant from BraCouture, a nonprofit organization, to help support the Research Foundation Cancer Center fund to help cancer patients in the Kansas City area. The announcement of grant awards will occur after Friday’s event.

For more information about Sarah Cannon Institute at Research Medical Center and the services it offers, including diagnosis, high-risk care and innovative and leading-edge treatment and after-care, visitresearchmedicalcenter.com/service/cancer-care.

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Neurosurgeon Jayson Neil danced his way to first place at the World Outreach Foundations fourth annual Dancing with a Mission gala. This annual gala raises money for medical clinic programs that provide care to the homeless in Kansas City.

Research is proud to sponsor The Greater Kansas City Chapter of The Links, Incorporated scholarship program. This program is designed to help further the education of Kansas City’s young professionals. Chad Epps, assistant controller at Research presented a Links scholarship to a well-deserved recipient.

Giving Hope and Help filled the hearts of patients when they delivered LOVE bags filled with inspirational items during their visit to Research.

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Celebrating Second Chances at Life Research had the honor of reuniting patients and their families with the EMS professionals, Research physicians and care teams who recently provided necessary lifesaving care at the EMS Great Save Event.

A minor two-car accident left Kayla Lagund pinned between both cars after a third car hit them from behind. Kayla is pictured with Good Samaritan Jim Burrow, Lee’s Summit Fire Department and her Research care team.

Rhonda McDonald was in denial at first, but after realizing her stroke symptoms were real, she called 911 and Kansas City Fire Department rushed her to Research’s Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center.

James Hanna hit a guardrail going 60mph, flipping his car and leaving his right leg pinned under the dash. Kansas City Fire Department rushed him to Research’s Level 1 Trauma Center.

He is pictured above with KCFD and his Research care team.

Trevor Rialti received a second chance at life after being ejected from his car going 120mph. Johnson County Fire Department brought him to Research where he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury. He is picture is the JCFD and his Research care team.

Amanda Wilson received lifesaving surgery by Neurosurgeon Jayson Neil after tests confirmed she has a cerebral artery aneurysm. Amanda is pictured with Tina Carlson, PAC-C neurosurgery.

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Please join us in Kansas City to share ideas, collaborate with colleagues and improve patient care through education. This conference is designed for all burn care providers, students and survivors.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS • • •

Rehab Services Workshop ABLS Provider Course Abstracts and poster presentations of regional research projects (visit the conference website for submission deadlines)

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Mo Kan Burn Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, October 2 at Dub’s Dread. Visit the Mo Kan Burn Foundation’s Facebook page for details or mokanburnfoundation.com.

CONFERENCE LOCATION Kansas City Marriott Downtown (Muehlebach Tower) 200 W. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register at researchmedicalcenter.com/careers/education by September 22

QUESTIONS? Contact Monique Comstock, BSN, RN-BC at (816) 276-3518 or monique.comstock@hcamidwest.com The application is in process for continuing education credit for physicians, advance practice providers, nurses, pre-hospital and ancillary therapies.

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Research Hosts Annual NICU Reunion Oink Oink! Moo Moo! Cock-a-Doodle Doo! Research’s NICU recently hosted their annual NICU Reunion themed Barn Yard Bash.

NICU graduates and their families attended the reunion, celebrating their milestones and reconnecting the team who provided them care during their stay in Research’s NICU.

Critical Care Magazine Publishes Article Written by Research PACU Nurse Patricia Conley, RN’s article “The Inflammatory Mechanisms of COPD” was published in the May volume of Critical Care Nursing 2017. The article is a principle-based concept analysis of debilitating pulmonary inflammation, focusing on identifying what initiates and exacerbates chronic COPD. Read her article at wkadcenter.com/mediakit/nursing-critical-care.

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School of Radiology Students’ Scientific Papers Win Top Ranking Research School of Radiologic Technology students won first and second place for scientific papers at the annual Missouri Society of Radiology conference. Don Hassel, School of Radiology program director won first place in the Technologist Essay category at the conference.

Student Scientific Paper Award: First Place – Reuben Nwachukwu and Morgan Shipley: Ionizing Radiation in Neonatal Intensive Care Patients Second Place – Sydni Carter, Lauren Lake, Haley Oborny: I Spy with My Functional MRI.

Students Awarded Scholarships at SNMMI Conference Students from Research’s School of Nuclear Medicine Technology recently attended the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI ) conference in Denver, CO. At the conference, two of the students were awarded the Paul Cole Scholarship offered

by SNMMI.

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2017 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium - Register Today!

Join us for the 2017 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium Friday, September 22 at the Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza!

The Hoeper Primary Care Symposium has been planned and designed to provide primary members of the health care team with the tools and knowledge they need to identify and treat various conditions of their patients.

Physicians can earn up to 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ and nurses may receive up to 6 contact hours.

Featured Speakers: • • • • • •

Samuel J. Kuykendall, MD - “Medical & Surgical Treatment of Urinary incontinence for Primary Care” Bradley L. Freilich, MD, FAASLD, AGAF - “NASH- What we know today and where we are going” Richard S. Muther, MD - “Chronic Kidney Disease In Primary Care” Bangalore V. Deepak, MD - “Percutaneous Therapies for Structural/Valvular Heart Disease” Joel P. McKinsey, MD - “Infectious Disease Emergencies” Nichole VanDuyne, DO - “COPD Management and Review of 2017 GOLD Guidelines”

Visit theresearchofundationkc.org or call (816) 276-4218 to register for the 2017 TCD Symposium.

Behavioral Health Professionals Receive Specialized Training Research Psychiatric Center hosted a Dialectal Behavioral Skills training class, gathering more than 70 behavioral health professionals presenting 30 community mental health agencies to the Research Brookside Campus. Rhonda Oswalt Reitz Ph.D. DBT training specialist, with the Missouri Department of Mental Health led the training.

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2017 Kansas City Heart & Stroke Walk

March of Dimes® March for Babies® Walk

Purple Stride Kansas City 2017

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16 Deliver Exceptional Care

April DAISY Award Honoree Christina Layton, RN - Burn Unit “Christina knew I was struggling that day. Christina shared with me the very personal story of her father’s death. She told me how she had felt the same flood of overwhelming emotions and that it was normal and OK to let myself feel whatever I was feeling. She came to my room during downtime and sat with me, held me while I cried, celebrated with me when I laughed, even combed and braided my tangled hair. She gave up her lunch hour to sit with me. She gave me tactics to use to deal with my emotions like journaling and praying. She showed me so much care and compassion. She went so far above and beyond her normal job that she made me feel important when I needed it the most. Lastly, she held my hand and stayed until I finally fell asleep. She was truly amazing.”

May DAISY Award Honoree Sarah Tonnies, RN - 4th Floor PCU “Sarah went above and beyond for a patient on 4 west who was on hospice for end stage COPD. His birthday was coming up and staff wanted to make sure his last birthday was memorable. Sarah planned a birthday party that was one he and his family will never forget. She communicated with his family and discovered that he is a devoted Chiefs fan. She then contacted the Chiefs office; and acquire some Chiefs memorabilia to present as a gift. He also received visits by several Chiefs players. I think the special attention and compassion that she demonstrated is a great example of how even in the face of tragedy and death she provided exceptional patient experience that creates warm, positive, and comforting memories for the patient and family.”

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Above All Else, We Are Committed to the Care and Improvement of Human Life Giving each patient and their family the best patient experience is a top priority at every Research entity. This means every patient, every time and every touch.

Always. Not Sometimes, Not Usually. Always.

When patients take the time to let us know they had a great experience, we’ll share them.

Cardiology “My husband has been with Dr. William Stites who is with this hospital, I can’t recommend a better cardiologist!

The staff is awesome as well!”

Neurosurgery “My experience at Research was top notch. I was brought in by ambulance and was taken to neurosurgeon floor, the nurses were all great. Special thanks to Dr. Peter Blatt and his team for doing an Amazing job removing my L4 and 5, also taking care of my bulging disc. Start to finish this hospital was great.”

Orthopedics “Dr. Curry and Dr. Christopher Wise trauma surgeon are awesome. You guys saved my foot! By all rights, I should of lost it!”

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research “The staff and faculty are the greatest here. I have been to quite a few medical institutions and I have to say with all my heart that Research Medical Hospital is the greatest. And their cancer staff is the absolute best at the Sara Canon facility.

Nurses Brandy and Lauren and the rest of the crew on the fourth floor were my angels. Tell them thank you.”

Other Comments “My mom was at Research Select Specialty for about 2.5 months all together, they took great care of her and she loved all the staff. My moms life ended at Research Select and I could not be more thankful for the care the staff gave her and the family. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the care.”

Other Comments “Highly professional. Great knowledge of field of expertise. Appropriate bedside manner. Better than I expected.”

“Excellent medical center. The people that work here have always been very professional. I have nothing but great things to say about Research.”

“Wonderful hospital and a great staff that truly care for their patients.”

“I had a Great Experience with ALL,is the Medical Staff....No Complaints at all.....Thank You!!”

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Celebrating Teamwork, Compassion and Dedication

2017 Hospital & Nurses Week

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Celebrating Teamwork, Compassion and Dedication

Research Annual Awards Ceremony Research staff, a physician and a volunteer were recognized for their dedication at Research’s annual awards event. The awards given out included, Frist Humanitarian Award for a physician, a volunteer and a staff member, Excellence in Nursing and employee of the year.

Pictured below left to right: Erin Soligo, RN; Elizabeth Graham, RN; Oncologist Stephanie Graff; Claire Boldry, RN; Jackie DeSouza-Van Blaricum, CEO RMC; volunteer Pat Misher; and Sherry Bahr, stroke program coordinator.

Employee of the Year - Elizabeth Graham, RN, PACU “Liz Graham is a phenomenal caregiver who always puts the patient first and provides quality care to every patient, every day, every time. She is a role model for the mission statement. She serves as a preceptor in our unit. She is an amazing peer.”

“Liz was my preceptor in the PACU. She is an excellent caregiver, leader, and role model. She cares for her patients according to hospital’s mission. Liz not only has great patient care but she is a great resource in the PACU. She always willing to answer questions and assist when needed. I am always at ease and know that it is going to be a great day when Liz is working.”

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MEET YOUR HR PARTNERS 2340 E. Meyer Blvd., Bldg 2, Ste 446, Kanas City, MO 64132

HCA provides very robust 24/7 HR support for employees. You can access your employee record to make changes to your address, direct deposit, withholding taxes and emergency contact information via hcahranswers.com.

The HCA Rewards site also provides access to benefit and discount information at hcarewards.com.

Your local HR partners provide support to Research Medical Center, Research Psychiatric Center, Research College of Nursing, Research Brookside Campus, Sage Behavioral Health (Harrisonville), Bridge Behavioral Health (Warrensburg), and Midwest Support Services. Collectively, we serve over 2,400 employees.

Charlotte O’Neal, VP Human Resources: Responsibilities include ensuring fair and consistent application of policy; oversight of compensation, benefits, recruitment, rewards/recognition, employee relations, labor relations; and strategic support of organizational development.

Email: Charlotte.ONeal2@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-9492 Jay Blumhorst, Sr HR Business Partner: Responsibilities include HR project oversight and department support for Marketing, Clinical Excellence, Nursing Administration, Risk Management, Midwest Support Services, Pastoral Care, Research College of Nursing, Finance, Revenue Cycle, Medical Staff, Quality, Outpatient Oncology Services, Inpatient Oncology, Brookside Imaging, and Goppert Residency Program Email: Jay.Blumhorst@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-3657 Nicole Wilson, HR Business Partner: Responsibilities include department support for Women’s Services, Med/Surg (3N & 7E), Burn Unit, Cardiology Services, Emergency Room-Main Campus, EVS, Security, Surgery, Outpatient West, and Food Service.

Email: Nicole.Wilson3@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-3284 Maggie Cromley, HR Business Partner: Responsibilities include Float Pool, Ortho/Neuro, Neph/Metabolic, Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, and all departments of Research Psychiatric Center.

Email: Maggie.Cromley@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-3159 Nicole Giguere, HR Business Partner: Responsibilities include Endoscopy, Trauma, Laboratory, Plant Operations, Imaging Services-Main Campus, Transportation, Communications, Pain Clinic, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Transplant, Inpatient Rehab, Rehab Therapies, Neurophysiology, Case Management, ICU, and Emergency Room-Brookside.Email: Nicole.Giguere@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-4478 Stephanie Colman, HR Coordinator: Responsibilities include front desk coverage, employee event coordinator, Hope Fund and DHP coordinator.

Email: Stephanie.Colman@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-3154

Charity Brooks, HR Coordinator PRN: Responsibilities include project support including licensure/certification records, job descriptions, evaluations, and multiple other assignments.

Email: Charity.Brooks@hcamidwest.com - Phone: (816) 276-4667

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2017 Kidney Walk Fundraising Prizes!

Kansas City Kidney Walk | September 16 | Berkley Riverfront Park

Kidney Walk T-Shirt Kidney Walk T-Shirt Everyone who registers and rasises $100 will receive a Kidney Walk t-shirt.

T-shirts will be picked up day of the event.

Research Tailgate Chair The first 50 people to register will receive a Research tailgate chair.

$25 Gift Card Anyone who registers and recruits 10 walkers will be entered to win a $25.00 gift card.

$50 Gift Card Top 3 fundraising teams will receive $50.00 gift cards.

PTO Day

Team Lunch

Everyone raising $1500 or more will be entered to win a PTO day.

The individual or team that raises the most money will be treated to lunch with the Transplant Institute team.

REGISTER TODAY!

- Visit donate.kidney.org, type 64132 in search by zip and press

enter, click Kansas City, MO | 9.16.17 | Berkley Riverfront Park, then select Register.

23 Research Pharmacist Creates 100 Recipe Cookbook Research pharmacist David Brown has voluntarily put together a benefit cook book. He is selling these and is donating the proceeds to establishing a pediatric play area in the ICU waiting room. You may buy a cook book or simply make a donation to the cause by contacting David at David.Brown8@hcamidwest.com .

Happenings JULY 29: Kidney Walk Kick-off at the Kansas City Zoo JULY 29: Linwood Boulevard Church Health Fair, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm AUGUST 10: Center HIgh School Vendor Fair AUGUST 21: Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Health and Wellness Fair, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm AUGUST 18: Rockhurst Student Move-in Day, Neighborhood Family Walk-in Care SEPTEMBER 16: 2017 Kidney Walk SEPTEMBER 22: 2017 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium

Healthy Habits Superfood Spotlight - Berries The June Superfood of the Month is berries. Berries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—strawberries even have more vitamin C than oranges! Berries taste best when grown in season, from June to August, so try freezing some this summer to enjoy in the winter months. To freeze berries, first wash the fruit and then gently pat dry. Next, spread the fruit on baking sheets and put in the freezer for up to 2 days. Lastly, add the berries to freezer bags—leave about 1 inch of space at the top of the bag just in case the berries expand. Frozen berries will lose their shapes, but will still remain tasty and nutritious. Visit the cafeteria at Research Medical Center during lunch on June 20th for a berry-themed food demo. And, while you’re there, check-out the Superfood table for more information and recipes featuring berries!

OCTOBER 3 - 5: Midwest Region Burn Conference, hosted by The Grossman Burn Center at Research.

For information, visit ResearchMedicalCenter.com/careers/ education

RESEARCH EMPLOYEE COFFEE CART DATE 9:00 PM, ALL UNITS Wednesday, July 19 Thursday, August 17 Monday, September 18 Tuesday, October 17

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