July 2019 Above All Else Newsletter

RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

JULY 2019

Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE PG 2: Welcome New Providers Develop Our People

PG 3: Employees of the Month RCON Class of 2019 PG 4: Daisy Award Spot Award PG 5: NICU Reunion KC Heart and Stroke Walk PG 6: 2019 Cornhole Tournament Volunteer Awards Banquet PG 7: ROSM New Location PG 8: Pathway to Excellence Kick-Off

PG 9: RPC Team Buidling Shared Governance PG 10: Patient Comments PG 11: Healthy Habits Happenings PG 12: The Research Foundation

PUBLISHING TEAM: Kimberle Bovard Manager of Marketing (816) 276-9475 kimberle.bovard@hcamidwest.com

Corrine Everson Dix VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293 corrine.everson@hcamidwest.com

Dear Research Family It is such an honor to be selected as the Chief Executive Officer of Research Medical Center’s four campuses and follow Jackie DeSouza - Van Blaricum as the leader here. She helped develop excellent leaders, and I know we can draw upon our solid foundation to move to even greater heights.

Research Medical Center is a phenomenal organization, with rich history in the Kansas City community. Our expertise, acuity, and reputation draws patients from all over the region and we are the quaternary hospital for HCA Midwest Health. Our physicians are highly engaged, our financials have consistently improved, and I sense our commitment is steadfast. What a dream hospital for any Senior Leader to be a part of.

I recognize how blessed I am to be joining your team, and I embrace the weight and responsibility that comes with the opportunity to serve and lead you. I will work tirelessly to build trusting relationships with all stakeholders: employees, physicians, and community leaders to demonstrate my commitment to serving the mission of Research and HCA. My strength is building a culture that leads to empirical outcomes.

I look forward to meeting the entire Research family. Kansas City is my hometown and I’m thrilled to be back where I grew up. As some history, it was 13 years ago that I began my HCA Healthcare career as an Associate Chief Operating Officer at Overland Park Regional Medical Center after going to college in Texas. You may notice I have a southern accent because I’ve been a Texan the past 11 years serving as CEO of two different HCA hospitals. My family and I are thrilled to be back in Kansas City!

It is my honor to join the Research Family!

Sincerely,

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@ResearchMed

Integrity Compassion Always Respect Excellence

Ashley McClellan, FACHE, MHA, MBA Chief Executive Officer

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Welcome New Providers • Quinton Cancel, MD – Urology • Valerie Duff, DO – Family Medicine • Travis Dum, MD – Urology • Randall Edgell, MD – Neurointerventional Radiology • Jack Hall, MD – Cardiology • Dianne Hardy, MD – Hospitalist • Christopher Short, MD – Hospitalist • Kevin Tran, MD – Emergency Medicine • Luis Vaca, MD - Neuroradiology

Develop Our People Welcome New Leader

Congratulations to RPC’s Certified Nurses This is a great accomplishment that took many hours of studying and preparation.

Lucinda Gormley - House Supervisor, has had her certification for years and more recently, Hannah Callahan - Case Manager Supervisor, Sarah StanmorrEducator and Becky Robbins - Nurse manager became certified.

Michael Hoyt Administrative Director of Cardiology Research Medical Center RE S E AR C H M EDICAL C ENTER • A P UB LI CATI ON FOR STA FF, P H YS I CI A N S A N D FRI E N DS

Employees of the Month Research Medical Center

Dorothy Partin, RN Cardiology Dorothy has a great heart and shows compassion and professionalism in all she does.

She is a great communicator and displays great leadership.

Research Psychiatric Center

Ashley Kidd, RN Electroconvulsive (ECT) Therapy

Ashley is a hard worker and always lends a helping hand.

She continually shows patients compassion and respect.

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Brookside Campus

Allison Miller, RN, BSN Emergency Department Allison exemplifies the ICARE values and is a great asset to the team. She always treats patients, colleagues and providers with respect.

Congratulations RCON Class of 2019!

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Daisy Award The Daisy Award celebrates extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care given by nurses at Research Medical Center.

Rachel Gabler, RN Electrophysiology (EP) Lab

SPOT Award Teresa Collins earned the first SPOT Sparkler Award. At 8 minutes she has the best average time in our Sepsis Prevention and Optimization Therapy (SPOT) program.

SPOT is a detection tool that examines vital signs, lab values, and provider orders to signal possible sepsis in our patients.

Well-trained professionals like Teresa make sure a sepsis screening is completed quickly, so we treat positive patients immediately.

Sepsis is a serious medical emergency.

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NICU Reunion

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This annual reunion gives former patients, their parents and siblings an opportunity to reconnect with many of the caregivers who became their extended families in the NICU.

KC Heart and Stroke Walk Thanks to all the RMC, RPC and RMCBC walkers, donors and volunteers who accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke.

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2019 Cornhole Tournament Many departments participated and it came down to Pastoral Care and Pharmacy.

Kerra and Mike took first place for Pharmacy.

Volunteer Awards Banquet Research Medical Center is fortunate to have an amazing group of compassionate individuals dedicated to serving patients and visitors.

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Research Sports Medicine Medicine Research Orthopedics Orthopedics and and Sports New Location Opening Mid July

New Space Coming Soon!

Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 6675 Holmes Rd., Suite 129 Kansas City, MO 64131 RESEARCH ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE cares Park in Lot B for your patients’ orthopedic needs and also offers: •

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Brian Kindred, MD •

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Dan Schaper, MD

CUSTOM KNEE REPLACEMENT designed with the goal of

giving patients pain-free restoration of natural movement and reduced recovery time.

Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Injections to accelerate

healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, joints.

Care for pediatric patients age 2 and older who have noncongenital orthopedic needs.

Osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Our practice includes Matt Bruns, DNP, who has special training in unique bone health issues.

RESEARCH ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORT MEDICINE Research Medical Center Brookside Campus 6675 Holmes Road, Suite 400 Kansas City, MO 64131 • Same and next day appointments available. To refer a

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Same and next day appointments available. To refer a patient call 816.276.7410.

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JoinNursing Nursing Leadership Leadership atatthe Join the Pathway to Excellence Kick-Off Event Pathway to Excellence Kick-Off Wednesday, July 10 1N Conference Room Kick-off session times: 7:30, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30 and 20:00 (30 minute sessions. Light snacks provided.)

Please Register on HealthStream Pathway to Excellence Designation is granted to healthcare organizations that create work atmospheres where nurses can work efficiently and flourish.

Come learn about the ways Research Medical Center is supporting a culture of sustained excellence.

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RPC Team Building All APC Staff Welcome Wednesday, July 10 6:00 - 9:00 PM Malison Vinyard 3029 N. Riverbend Blvd.

Sugar Creek, MO 64050 Adults event. $10 for guests/non-employees.

Please RSVP to Becky Robbins at Rebecca.Robbins2@hcamidwest.com

Shared Governance Shared Governance -

Peer Review Council, Practice Council, & Retention Council Peer Review Council, Practice Council, & Retention Council Calling All All Nurses - Let Your VoiceVoice Be Heard Calling Nurses - Let Your Be Heard Wednesday, July 10

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 7:30 - 9:00 AM

Clinical Excellence Room | Auxiliary Room | Clinical Excellence Office 7:30-9:00am

What is Shared Governance at Research Medical Center?

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Uses ANCC guidelines for transformational leadership Allows nurses autonomy and gives them more voice Empowers nurses as professionals Encourages optimal patient care and outcomes

Shared at Medical Center: RE S E AR C HGovernance M EDICAL C ENTER Councils • A P UB LI CATI ONResearch FOR STA FF, P H YS I CI A N S A N D FRI E N DS Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council

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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.

All Staff “I was at Research Medical Center when I was in Fourth Grade visiting my Grandparents. More than 50 years later, they still have a very special staff. Sounds like your good work is still going on today. Thanks for everything.”

“Everyone at Research Medical Center was very concerned and helpful.

I felt very comfortable around everyone from outpatient and inpatient.

I needed to stay and they were very helpful in transitioning me. The doctors and nurses were great.”

“From caregivers to therapy and medical staff, could not be happier with my stay at Research. Great attention to detail in their rehab facility. Quality food service with good variety. Highly recommended, absolutely no complaints.”

Labor and Delivery “I was transferred to Research Medical Center and had an emergency C-section. I spent two weeks in labor and delivery. The nurses were wonderful! Those NICU nurses have a special place in my heart. The situation was not an easy one, but the staff there made me feel like I was with friends and family.”

Research Orthopedics and Sports Medicine/6th Floor ‘‘I had a total knee replacement at Research Medical Center. This is the best hospital I have been to from the care I got to getting prepped for surgery till the time I went home. The nurses on the 6 floor thank you very much. I have recommended this hospital and Drs to several people.”

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Healthy Habits Superfood Spotlight: Stone Fruit Nothing says summer like the superfood for the month of July, stone fruit! Peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, apricots and mangos are classified as stone fruit due to the stone-like covering on the single large seed at their core.

The “stone” supports the fruit as it hangs from the tree branch by its stem and provides a passage for nutrients to flow from the tree to the growing fruit.

Stone fruits are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. These meaty fruits are versatile and tasty when prepared by drying, grilling, freezing or canning.

Provided by: Molly Dockhorn, MS, RD, LD Clinical Dietitian

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HAPPENINGS NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH INDEPENDENCE DAY Thursday, July 4 PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE KICK-OFF EVENTS Wednesday, July 10 SHARED GOVERNANCE Wednesday, July 10 RPC TEAM BUILDING EVENT Wednesday, July 10 RESEARCH ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE NEW LOCATION OPENING Mid July MANAGEMENT NIGHT Thursday, July 25

Shop Local at the Brookside Farmers’ Market The Summer market is open!

Every Saturday | 8AM to 1PM 6321 Wornall Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131 For more information, visit brooksidefarmersmarket.com.

Proud Sponsor of the

BROOKSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET

BABY FAIR SPONSORED BY HCA MIDWEST HEALTH Sunday, August 4 RESEARCH ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING Tuesday, September 17 ANNUAL TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE PICNIC Saturday, September 21 RCON RIBBON CUTTING Saturday, September 21 RESEARCH EMPLOYEE KUDOS CART DATES Sunday, July 14 @ 7:30 AM Wednesday, August 21 @ 8:00 PM Thursday, September 19 @ 7:30 AM

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ECHO Team members support the Employee Assistance Fund and other programs of The Research Foundation selected by employees. Your membership can help fellow employees of Research Medical Center Meyer and Brookside and Research Psychiatric Center Campuses in times of need.

Did you see your name in the Research Medical Center cafeteria? If not, Research Medical Center, Research Medical Center Brookside Campus and Research Psychiatric Center employees can still join the ECHO Team at theresearchfoundationkc.org/echo.

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