INSIDE INSPIRA
January 2020
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Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill Is Now Open! Inside This Issue
The new hospital opened at 7 a.m. on Sunday, December 15. In total, 59 patients were transferred from Inspira Woodbury to Inspira Mullica Hill. Hundreds of employees, physicians, volunteers and vendors were on hand to ensure a safe and smooth transition. We welcomed our first patients to Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill at approximately 8:40 a.m.
2 • Director of Year Announced • Professional Development Recognized
To view more photos from move day, visit https://inspirahealthnetwork.smugmug.com/Inspira-Medical-Center-Mullica-Hill/First-Patient/
3 • March of Dimes Honors Six Nurses • Inspira Joins 'SugarFreed'
1. Staff at Woodbury wave goodbye as they prepare themselves, and a patient, for the move to Mullica Hill.
4 • Service Spotlight: Inspira Sleep Centers 5 • Employees of the Month Honored 6 • Leaders of the Quarter Named 7 • Inspira Receives National Press Ganey Award • Wings Discounted Tickets Now Available 8 • My Inspira App Makes Access Simple • A Thanksgiving Tradition • Facebook Group Contest Winners Picked
2. Pictured left to right: Linnerys Cruz, Theresa Draves, Elaine Marchese, Jennifer Fox, Tanya West, and Jenel Thomas pose in the Mullica Hill Pediatric ED with hand-knitted woobies. The woobies were made and donated by Fox’s aunt, Christine Harter. 3. The Woodbury (now Mullica Hill) Maternity team celebrates the move of the first patients, mom and baby, to the new hospital.
Turnure Named Inspira’s Director of the Year
Emily Turnure, network director of Education, was named Inspira Health’s Director of the Year. Pictured: John DiAngelo, left, and Todd Way, right, present Emily with her Director of the Year Award at the directors meeting in December.
Professional Achievements Paul Lambrecht, vice president, Quality and Patient Safety, and 'Katy Perez, coordinator & data analyst, Quality and Patient Safety, presented at the 2019 Press Ganey National Client Conference in Orlando in November. Their presentation topic was “Developing and Implementing a Safety Management System Across a Health System.” This presentation illustrated how Inspira instilled a safety culture that has strengthened its quality and safety management systems and workforce engagement. Session attendees also learned how Inspira implemented its High Reliability transformation across the network.
Wendy Rosen, M.S.N., RN-C, nurse manager, Maternity, Inspira Vineland, was recognized with the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey Nurse Leader Award for her leadership, guidance and service to the hospital and the nursing profession. Awards were presented during the Annual Holiday Meeting and Awards Brunch, “Celebrating Nursing Leadership in New Jersey,” on December 6 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township.
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Sami Abate
Deborah Frye
Emily Sinclair
March of Dimes Honors Six Inspira Nurses Six Inspira nurses were honored at the recent March of Dimes NJ Nurse of the Year Awards. More than 200 nurses were nominated for the honor, across 11 distinct categories ranging from Advanced Practice to Women's Health. Applications were reviewed and scored by high-ranking nurse leaders. Through this competitive process, six finalists within each category were named and one winner was selected in each category. Inspira had six finalists, with three being named winners – Emily Sinclair, R.N., ICU, Woodbury; Sami Abate, Ph.D., MSHS, M.S.N., R.N., CCRN, network
director, Clinical Research Office, Magnet/Pathways to Excellence; and Deborah Frye, R.N., lactation consultant, Maternity, Mullica Hill. Finalists from Inspira included: Jonathan Paolini, D.N.P., A.P.N., ACHPN, AGACNP-BC, nurse practitioner, Palliative Care, Vineland/Elmer – Advance Practice category; Melissa Fanelle, B.S.N., R.N., 4th PEGAU, Woodbury – Critical Care category; and Joan Carberry, B.S.N., RN-C, Special Care Nursery, Vineland – Neonatal and Pediatrics category.
Inspira Joins the ‘SugarFreed’ Movement
#NJSugarfreed
Inspira has joined the #NJSugarFreed movement - an initiative of A Healthy America. This is an effort to combat the nation’s greatest health problems by using the mass media and by building social movements. So, what does this mean for Inspira? The organization will discourage sugary drinks by promoting the benefits of water, make water and low-calorie drinks more accessible, change beverage vending machine options, and more. Keep your eye out for more information regarding this initiative. Will you join Inspira and be #NJSugarFreed?
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Service Spotlight: Inspira Sleep Centers Are you feeling sleepy? Many of us go through our days feeling tired. Rest is the common cure but three in 10 working adults get less than six hours of sleep a night, with most adults getting less than the recommended amount. In addition to not getting enough sleep, there are over 100 different sleep disorders that could be disturbing the sleep you do get. There is also a strong connection between sleep disturbances and chronic health conditions like diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease and congestive heart failure. Emotional wellness can also be affected. Our bodies work to make up for lost rest time and it often affects other areas of our health. However, there are things you can do to improve your sleep routine, address any underlying sleep disturbances and im4
prove your well-being. Getting better sleep can also increase the positive effects of other healthy lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. The best place to start is reviewing your sleep habits, identifying areas where you can improve and discuss any concerns with your doctor. Unsure if you should talk to your doctor about your sleep habits? Wellness WithIn partnered with the Inspira Sleep Centers to provide a simple sleep self-assessment directly to our employees. This is a great place to start to see where you fall on the sleepiness scale. You can even print the Sleep Center form and bring it to your next doctor’s visit to discuss it with them. To take the sleep assessment, visit the Wellness WithIn page on Inspiranet. For more information about Inspira’s Sleep Centers visit http://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/sleep.
Congratulations Employees of the Month!
Partnership
Quality
Jeffrey Caldwell, counselor, Behavioral Health, Bridgeton
Kimberly Smith, pharmacist, Pharmacy, Elmer
“Jeff is a breath of fresh air to the child and adolescent units. His positive attitude and approach to his work has been enlightening to staff, clients, and their families. Jeff approaches his work with much more than partnership qualities. He exhibits so much integrity, empowerment, and quality as well. Jeff truly is an asset to our team and the organization as a whole.”
“Kim is an exemplary employee. Patient safety is a top priority for her. She is an excellent pharmacist and maintains good relationships with her colleagues. Kim is willing to take on extra projects and helps the department run smoothly. It is an honor to work with such a dedicated employee.”
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Integrity Kimberly Bond, nurse aide, Maternity, Vineland “Kim comes to work every day with a smile and a positive attitude. She is empowered to bring ideas forward as she is our safety representative. Kim is honest, conscientious, and has the highest ethical standards. Kim has the biggest heart, as she knits and utilizes her creative talents to make hats and gifts for our newborns.”
Bradee Rojas, dietitian, Education, Woodbury “Bradee serves our patients, employees, and community through one-to-one nutrition counseling, community events, diabetes classes and support groups. She always keeps things fresh by suggesting new ideas. Her work is consistently high quality. Bradee has been a great addition to the Food and Nutrition team, and more recently the Education department.”
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Brooks Downey, medical assistant, IMG Primary Care Almonesson
“Brooks goes above and beyond for every single patient. Every day she brings a smile to our patients’ faces. Patients can be having a bad day but after they meet and speak with Brooks they leave our office smiling. I’ve never met a more compassionate person. Brooks you are amazing!”
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Beth Grimm, social worker, LIFE
“Beth goes out of her way to collaborate with other team members and to meet the needs of participants. She is always open and friendly. Thank you for all you do!”
Inspira’s values: Quality, Partnership, Empowerment, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion
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Congratulations to our Leaders of the Quarter Integrity Thomas Kerr, manager, Managed Care, Bridgeton “Tom displays great leadership skills and shows compassion with his employees. He always takes the time to listen. Tom does very well with navigating any challenge thrown his way. Tom always demonstrates iCARE.”
Partnership Thomas Keane, manager, Supply Chain, Woodbury “Tom partners with every department in Woodbury. He has a smile on his face every day. Tom puts the needs of the unit and ultimately the patient before his own. Most days he is running to make sure supplies are being delivered. Tom assists with the deliveries and orchestrates the whole process. He is always a huge help.”
Quality Matthew Brown, Sr. Operations Consultant, Operations Consulting Group, Innovation Center “Matthew’s work during the transition to Mullica Hill has been an important part of the transformation. He ensures that patient safety and better outcomes are one of the most important aspects. Inspira is lucky to have an employee that is always looking to improve the outcomes for the patients and staff.”
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Quality Christine Roller, nurse manager, Medical Acute, Vineland “Christine is calm, sensible, approachable and a kind manager who treats all of her employees equally and with respect. She makes her employees feel heard and addresses all issues presented to her both appropriately and in a timely manner. Christine empowers her nurses with continuing education and encourages them to follow their personal career goals, even if that means moving on to another unit.”
Quality Pamela Austen, office manager, IMG Endocrinology, Mullica Hill Commons “Pam always displays clear motivation to succeed. She builds relationships and establishes clear expectations while remaining compassionate throughout. She goes above and beyond to assist other managers. Pam demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality on a daily basis, making sure there is no interruption in workflow despite obstacles.”
Inspira’s values: Quality, Partnership, Empowerment, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion
Inspira Receives National Press Ganey Success Story Award® Inspira has earned national recognition as a 2019 Success Story Award® winner for its transformation as a High Reliability Organization. The Press Ganey Success Story Award® recognizes outstanding health care organizations that have transformed their delivery of care by improving the safety, quality, and experience for patients and caregivers. Inspira is one of just 19 providers nationwide to earn this recognition. Inspira began its transformation to a High Reliability Organization in 2015 to reduce preventable patient harm. Key components of this initiative include: education and training in high-reliability tools and best practices for over 6,000 Inspira employees and physicians; ensuring safety awareness through
Daily Safety Briefings across the network to discuss concerns and develop same-day solutions; leader rounding, in which leadership engages with staff about unit-specific concerns; and more than 200 trained, unit-based safety coaches to champion the success and fundamentals of High-Reliability. By combining these focused behaviors and tools as part of the daily workflow across the network — as well as fostering transparency and communication as core values — Inspira consistently works toward eliminating preventable patient harm. Since late 2016, Inspira has seen tremendous success as a result of its High Reliability transformation, achieving a nearly 90 percent decrease in serious preventable harm.
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Whatever you need, we’re in your neighborhood. Download the My Inspira app to find the nearest urgent care center and check in remotely. You can even tackle sports physicals and more without making an appointment. With our primary care providers, you can get exceptional care from the physicians who know you best. Plus, get same-day appointments if you call before 10:30 a.m.
Employees and Their Families Make Thanksgiving Meal Delivery Possible “Thank you for the generous donations and to all of our Inspira family who prepared and delivered 683 meals on Thanksgiving. It is a true team effort!” – Lynette Newkirk, administrative director, Patient Relations & Care Coordination
It has become a tradition for Inspira Health employees and their families to deliver holiday meals to residents in Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester and Atlantic counties on Thanksgiving morning. It began seven years ago with two meals being provided. This Thanksgiving, more than 120 employees, along with dozens of their family members and friends, delivered 683 Thanksgiving meals. The meals were prepared and packaged by employees from Inspira’s Food and Nutrition Department with assistance from other departments.
Congratulations to our December Facebook giveaway winners! Melissa Chamberlain, office clerk, Inspira Millville EMS, and Rena Dacri, receptionist, Inspira Medical Group OB/GYN West Deptford, won $50 Visa gift cards in our December Facebook giveaway. Join the Inspira Employee Communications Group on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all things Inspira, see great photos, participate in contests and giveaways, and more!