Research Medical Center Above All Else June 2016

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Above All Else IN THIS ISSUE:

PAGE 4: Biennial Black-Tie Gala To Raise Funds For Scholarships PAGE 6: STAR Artwork Not For Sale PAGE 7: Stop, Drop And Educate PAGE 8: DAISY Award Honoree PAGE 9: Frist Humanitarian Award And Excellence In Nursing Award Winners PAGE 10: Honoring Heroic Actions, EMS Great Save Event PAGE 11: I CARE Patient Comments PAGE 12: Celebrating Hospital Week and Nurses Week

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Dear Research Family, It feels like summer is here! If you have kids or grandkids in your family, summer probably means lots of fun and an even busier schedule! I hope it’s off to a great start.

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A BIG thank you to everyone who made up the 81% who took the employee engagement survey! Hearing from more employees helps everyone make better decisions. Soon we’ll know the results showing our strengths and opportunities for improvement. More information will be coming soon but we know recruitment and retention are big, important topics. We have added recruiters and are working very hard to do the right things to keep our great nurses and all employees right here at Research.

May was a very happening month. I love the input you provided at recent Town Hall meetings. The word cloud here shows the words over 900 of you gave as responses to the question about why you love RMC! TEAMWORK, support, family, patients, team, diverse, culture and home – these say great things about Research. We’re on such a positive path!

Hospital Week, Nurses Week, Brookside Art Fair, Wellness Wednesdays at the KC Zoo, EMS Week, the Practice Manager Seminar, Purple Stride, and the ongoing Brookside and Waldo Farmers’ markets are other recent Research-sponsored happenings. Thank you for being involved in these!

Construction is well under way for many improvements in our patient towers.

The A Level remodel is looking great. Our ER expansion is close to complete.

Thank you for your patience as you comfort patients close to the action, help patients who are looking for care, and gladly move to temporary space!

Research is boldly moving in the right direction! Your commitment shows every day!

I’m thrilled when patients tell me their experience “couldn’t be better”, “is great”, and “keeps them loyal to Research”. This happens when we always focus attention to every detail of care and service. I believe we can get it right with every patient, every time. Thank you for your compassion and dedication!

Sincerely,

Jackie DeSouza-Van Blaricum President and CEO

2 Develop Our People Welcome ICU Leader Jenna Collier, BSN recently joined Research Medical Center as ICU clinical nurse manager, bringing more than six years of critical care nursing experience. Before joining Research’s ICU team, Jenna was the ICU charge nurse at St. Joseph Medical Center. She has also worked for Parallon as an RN, and at St. Mary’s Medical Center as an emergency room tech and ICU charge nurse. Jenna earned her bachelor science nursing degree from University of Central Missouri and her CCRN certification from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. She is currently pursuing her master science nursing degree in leadership and management at Western Governors University. Jenna is married and has three children, Jackson 13, Quinn 4 and Olivia 16 months and a puppy named Luke Bryan.

Welcome Stroke Program Coordinator Sherry Bahr, APRN recently joined Research Medical Center as stroke program coordinator. Sherry has more than 20 years of experience in neurovascular and trauma/surgical intensive critical care as well as emergency room and internal medicine. She comes to Research from Via Christi Hospital-St. Francis where she worked in the neuro critical care unit and was part of their stroke team. During her time at Via Christi Hospital she helped develop their stroke program, leading the hospital to be named first comprehensive stroke center in Wichita, KS. Sherry holds advanced degrees in both adult acute care and neurovascular and maintains certifications in CCRN (critical care) and CNRN (neurovascular).

I.C.A.R.E. Video Series - We Want You! Actors, Videographers, Editors, Writers, Dancers and Singers We are looking for volunteers who would like to participate in the creation of an I CARE video series that helps show how we implement our values in day to day practice. If you are interested in showcasing your talents and being a part of this awesome endeavor, please join the I CARE production crew on Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the Auxiliary Room.

Questions? Contact LaGayle Heflin at (816) 276-3734 or lagayle.heflin@researchcollege.edu.

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3 Research’s Rehabilitation Program, Top Notch The rehabilitation program at Research recently earned “Top Performer” from Uniform Data System (UDS), the organization that tracks quality and outcomes for inpatient hospital rehabilitation centers. This means Research ranks in the top 10 percent for patient outcomes among nearly 800 inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the nation. This is Research’s third consecutive year to achieve this honor. Patients and their families are achieving higher quality of life when they choose our rehab program thanks to Research’s highly skilled rehab team.

Sarah Cannon At Research Earns Prestigious Accreditation Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Research recently earned three-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for providing the highest level of quality and patient safety in radiation oncology. This means we adhere to strict guidelines with our patients, medical professionals, equipment, treatment planning, medical records, safety practices and quality control. There are only a few hospitals in the area who have earned this level of accreditation and one is Menorah Medical Center. There are now 18 sites throughout the HCA Sarah Cannon Cancer Network with ACR radiology oncology accreditation.

The heart failure program at Research earns Advanced Heart Failure Recertification from The Joint Commission!

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4 Build Our Brand Research’s Trauma Team Presents At Local Conference Trauma Surgeons Scott Bjerke, MD and Jeffrey Simpson, MD shared their expertise on “Low Impact Blunt Chest Trauma in the Elderly” and “We are having a baby – the Trauma Service Delivers!” to more than 250 people at the 31st Annual Midwest Trauma Conference.

Infectious Disease Doctors Share Detection Expertise Physicians, nurses and allied health representatives attended the 27th Infectious Disease Symposium, learning the tools and knowledge needed to identify and treat various infectious disease conditions from Research’s infectious disease experts.

The symposium was presented by The Research Foundation, Institute for International Medicine and the Bixby Institute at Research Medical Center.

Honoring Mothers At Research Featured on Fox 4 News Giving Hope & Help warmed the hearts of many at Research when they delivered LOVE bags filled with toiletries and inspirational items over Mother’s Day Weekend. Watch the reactions of bag recipients at ResearchMedicalCenter.com/Newsroom.

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5 Biennial Black-Tie Gala To Raise Funds The Research Foundation The Candlelight Ball planning committee is preparing to celebrate 30 years of support for The Research Foundation and its programs. Hosted every two years since 1986, the Candlelight Ball is a biennial, black-tie gala that includes a cocktail reception, five-course gourmet dinner and dancing. It offers an opportunity for friends of the Foundation to come together for an evening of entertainment, while raising funds to benefit health programs like nursing scholarships and the ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program.

“The Candlelight Ball provides an opportunity for the health care community to give back and support the Foundation’s causes and programs. The event is fun, meaningful and offers fellowship with people who care about furthering the health of our community,” said Dr. Andrew Cusser, 2016 Candlelight Ball chair.

The 30th Anniversary Candlelight Ball is Saturday, November 5 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found at theresearchfoundationkc.org.

Members of the 30th Anniversary Candlelight Ball planning committee include (from left to right) Janet Bjerke, Dr. Scott Bjerke, Barb Miller, Dr. Diane Peterson, Dr. William Peterson, Anne Cusser, Dr. Andrew Cusser, Dr. Mike Chacey, Mandy Lehr, Dr. Austin Lehr, Mark Nauser, Dr. JP Armillo, Dr. Chris Stapley, Caprice Stapley and Cynthia Randazzo. Not pictured are Dr. Shannon Kohake, Dr. Maninder Pabla, Dr. David Rios and Dr. Jaswinder Singh.

ER of Brookside stepped into action volunteering at Academie Lafayette’s Jog-A-Thon Event!

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6 Build Our Brand - Brookside Art Annual Research Community Masterpiece ER of Brookside was proud to have been the presenting sponsor of the Brookside Art Annual. Research hosted a Masterpiece Gallery bringing doctors, community members and others together showing appreciation for working together to make our community thrive. Cosentino’s Price Chopper and ER of Brookside teamed up to bring kids a fun-filled day of crafts and superhero action.

STAR Artwork Not For Sale Research Psychiatric Center patients displayed works of art they created while receiving treatment in the STAR (Stress, Trauma, Addictions, Recovery) Program at the Brookside Art Annual. STAR Program director David Strother, LSCSW and behavioral health community liaison Mica Wiemann (pictured below), discussed the powerful meaning behind the art with multiple media outlets. They also shared how the STAR Program is one of only a few in the country specially designed to help active duty military and veterans suffering from PTSD and other issues. Former STAR artists came to the booth and talked to individuals about their artwork and how the program helped them get their life back.

Watch the coverage at ResearchMedicalCenter/Newsroom.

For more information about the STAR Program, ResearchPsychiatricCenter.com/service/star-program.

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7 Stop, Drop And Educate The Grossman Burn Center Orrick Elementary students spent the day with Research’s Grossman Burn Center team learning how to stay safe when it comes to burns and fire. Students participated in activities teaching them the different degrees of burns and how they are treated, and what household objects, such as stove tops, should not be touched. The Grossman team also had the students go through a “crawl low under smoke” obstacle course to learn how to stay low and crawl to safety during a fire.

Dr. Lawrence Speaks From the Heart American Heart Association Cardiologist William Lawrence, MD welcomed thousands of people at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2016 Most Powerful Voices Gospel Celebration. His welcome included, facts about heart disease, ways to improve heart health and shared what his reason for living a longer and healthier life, “____________ is why.”

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March DAISY Award Honoree Alex Linderer, RN - Burn Unit “Alex was one of the first nurses who took care of my son. He was very kind and explained everything clearly so that I could understand what was about to come. My son was drawn to Alex because of his compassion and caring attitude. He became a friend to my son and helped him through a lot of the physical and emotional pain he was experiencing. I can’t say enough good things about Alex. He is an excellent nurse and deserves to be recognized.”

“I want to say that Alex has been the best caregiver I have seen in a long time. He listens to what you have to say and he is very caring.”

“Alex answered all our questions and actually talked to me about my injury. He not only helped me physically but he made the experience less stressful. He made sure I knew what was happening before they did any procedures. Alex went over the top for me and I knew it should not go unrecognized!”

April DAISY Award Honoree Eboni Cater, RN - Case Manager “My mother has Alzheimer’s and since 2007 we have fought this battle together. She was admitted in April with Respiratory Failure and a lung infection. I wanted to move my mother to a different facility. Eboni made that happen. She deserves an award for her devotion, love, and care. The world is blessed to have this lady who does God’s work like she does. When I needed help so bad, she showed so much care through her work and her smile. She answered my questions and got my mother to a new facility close to my home. Words cannot express how I feel about Eboni. God sent her to my family and we were blessed.”

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9 Frist Humanitarian Award

Excellence in Nursing

Physician Nominee James Maliszewski, MD

Compassionate Care Nominee Ashley Bearkheimer, RN - Inpatient Oncology

Employee Nominee Kate Ruble, RN - Physical Therapist

Professional Mentoring Nominee Julie Anderson, RN - ICU

Volunteer Nominee Jane Withers - Volunteer

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Employee of the Year Tre Comas - Transportation

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10 Honoring Heroic Actions EMS Great Save Event and Luau Lunch Research Medical Center reunited three patients and their families with the first responders, physicians, and care teams who recently provided them lifesaving care. Learn the heroic stories of Nechie, John, and Nathan by visiting ResearchMedicalCenter.com/Newsroom.

Heart attack survivor Nechie DeBerry was reunited with his heroic care team, Kansas City Fire Department, Cardiologist Dr. Deepak and other Research staff at the Great Save Event. Nechie had not been feeling well for over a day, which resulted in his family calling for help out of concern. He was given a total of ten shocks to his heart, a balloon pump and an internal cardio defibrillator. Nechie and his family thanked the Kansas City Fire Department for getting to their home in a matter of minutes and transporting him to Research.

John Lucchi woke up feeling weak, disoriented and

dizzy. Having suffered from a TIA (mini-stroke) two years earlier, John’s wife realized he was showing signs and symptoms of stroke and immediately called 9-1-1 for help. Due to the hard work and excellent care of South Metro Fire and Neurologist Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, John has been able to make a full recovery. John has shown endless appreciation for the staff at Research and the EMS crew involved in this life altering event.

Nathan Harrison was rushed to Research’s Level I

Trauma Center by the Kansas City Fire Department when he was found unresponsive near Interstate I-435 and Highway 7, on December 10 after being in a motorcycle accident. Having a temperature of around 84 degrees and other life threatening injuries, thanks to the quick actions of trauma surgeon Dr. Earl Scott and other care providers, Nathan has been able to make a miraculously recovery.

Taking a traumatic injury to his right leg and sight, he is partaking in rehab to continually get stronger. Nate is a member of the Kansas City Police Department and is supported greatly through them.

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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.

ER of Brookside

“I had the pleasure of being a patient in the ED (ER of Brookside) this past Tuesday night. The staff were GREAT. Unrelenting muscle spasm and was in and out within an hour. I just wanted to share how great, from start to finish, the entire team treated me and my ‘other half’. Kind, courteous, professional and polite.”

3rd Floor, Food Service and EVS

I recently spent three days on the 3rd floor for hernial surgery. All of the staff I met were fantastic. Lee, Megan, and Christina as well as housekeeping and food service were on top of their game. The care I received was excellent but an unexpected surprise was the quality of the food. I have a good understanding of what an executive chef does and it deals with more than cooking. The menu planning and the quality of the food was outstanding! The pot roast and lasagna were to die for! If someone were to ask me what health care facility I would suggest, I would tell them Research.

CAPPS

My wife recently had a procedure at your hospital. Everyone was very pleasant and professional. Her primary care nurse in CAPPS was Archelle, and what a nice young lady is she. Archelle was very caring, explained everything very clearly and did her job professionally. She is an asset to your institution and she was a blessing to us.

Research Psychiatric Center Comment to Care Giver “I was completing his bridge clinic and asked him what he thought about his experience at our hospital. He stated, ‘I am glad you asked I have been wanting to share this with someone.’ He went on to state that he has been bringing patients (in his professional role) to RPC for 20 years. He always wondered what happened behind those ‘closed doors’.”

“He said, ‘from the minute he was greeted in intake to the last group he attended in the treatment mall he has felt an overwhelming feeling of love and care from the staff. He believes the techs are ‘angels’ in so many different ways. He was very grateful to Jon the social worker for his compassion and Dr. Segraves for his time and encouragement. He mentioned how wonderful the food was and how it gave him a sense of being home. He wondered how we are able to always smile when patients are not always very nice or appreciative. I told him that’s what we do :) the reward for us is being able to see patients like him leave feeling better than when they came in.”

Transplant

My mother and her kidney donor received excellent care while staying at Research Medical Center. The staff was attentive and knowledgable, from nursing to housekeeping. Our housekeeper brought sunshine to the room everyday he stopped by, when he didn’t have to. My family and the donor’s family are very grateful for all RMC did for us!

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CELEBRATING TEAMWORK, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION

2016 Hospital Week and Nurses Week

CELEBRATING TEAMWORK, COMPASSION AND DEDICATION

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I SMILE BECAUSE I. C.A.R.E

Team Research rocking the 2016 Corporate Challenge 5K! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to participate, GO TEAM RESEARCH! 11

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Earn a FREE ticket by completing a free heart health risk assessment at hcamidwest.com/heartrisk.

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June 24 – 26, 2016 Overland Park Convention Center

RoadWise is a program for young drivers 14-19, emphasizing the importance of wearing a seat belt, making good decisions behind the wheel and not driving distracted.

Discussing distracted driving with teens

theresearchfoundationkc.org 816-276-4955 Date: June 10, 2016 Location: Centerpoint Medical Center Independence, MO

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Time: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cost: $70

Participants follow the path they would take at a trauma center after being seriously injured in a car crash by visiting the Emergency Room, Radiology, Intensive Care and Physical Therapy.

Lunch is spent with young people who have sustained a permanent brain or spinal cord injury as a result of a motor-vehicle crash.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol also visits to talk about working crash sites and the daunting task of making death notifications to families.

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Happenings 15 JUNE 6-10: ECHO Membership Drive, RMC Cafeteria 2316 E.JUNE Meyer 15:Blvd.

Bariatric Weight Loss Seminar, KansasResearch City, MO 64132 Brookside Campus, Curry

ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18

Auditorium, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. For more information, call (816) 698-8030.

or Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2016 Research Medical Center, Kansas City Missouri, will be offering an A.T.L.S. course this year to be held on the Research Medical Center Campus located at 2316 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132 - Level B, Class Rooms J, K, L, and M.

JUNE 16 & 17: Roadwise Education JUNE 18: Heart & Stroke Walk, Power & Light District

Fee: · $650.00 2 Day Student Course for Physicians and Residents.

JUNE 18: World Sickle Cell Day

· $450.00 ½ Day Recertification Only - Please fax or enclose a copy of your current A.T.L.S. card. You have six months after your present Advanced Trauma Life Support certification expiration date to recertify. Only the second day in the classroom is required for recertification, however, you may attend the entire course if desired at no additional cost.

JUNE 24-26: Just for Her Expo, Overland Park Convention Center, Sponsored by HCA Midwest Health 3557 e 4/15

Any questions or additional information please contact, Janet Bjerke, A.T.L.S. Coordinator at (317) 374-3767.

JUNE 19: Father’s Day

JULY 4: Fourth of July JULY 16: Nurses Night at FCKC Women’s Soccer Game

Superfood Spotlight - Berries!

The June Superfood of the Month are berries! Did you know that bananas are considered berries?

Berries come in many shapes Mmmm, Berry Good! and sizes, although strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are most commonly referred to. Apart from being sweet and delicious, berries have many nutrition benefits. For example, strawberries contains more vitamin C per serving than an orange, one cup of raspberries contains eight grams of fiber, and blueberries are packed full of antioxidants. Berries can be enjoyed fresh, frozen, or dried. This month, try them on top of salads or yogurt, infused in water, blended in a smoothie, or alone as a snack!

AUGUST 15: 27th Annual Research Golf Classic, Milburn Country Club SEPTEMBER 30: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK

Berries are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals which may help protect us from the effects of aging, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer.

JUNE AWARENESS FIREWORK SAFETY MONTH MEN’S HEALTH MONTH NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH PTSD AWARENESS MONTH

Provided by Brooke Doerr, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian

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J U N E C E L E B R AT E S M E N ’ S H E A L T H M O N T H This June, we encourage men to plan for a healthier lifestyle. Making positive changes to your daily routine can greatly impact your health and future.

GET SLEEP

CHECK UP

MOVE MORE

EAT BETTER

Insufficient sleep can cause a variety of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, and depression. In general, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep.

See your doctor or nurse for regular checkups.

Certain diseases and conditions may not have symptoms, so checkups help diagnose issues early or before they can become a problem.

Adults need at least 2½ hours of moderateintensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week. You don’t have to do it all at once. day, spread your activity out during the week.

Eating fruits and vegetables every day may help protect you from chronic diseases.

Limit foods and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt, fat, and alcohol.

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