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Colleague News…………………………Pg. 1 - Pg. 2 You Asked for it. We Got it…………………..Pg. 2 PBMC Updates………………………….Pg. 3 - Pg. 4 Around Our Community……………..Pg. 5 - Pg. 6
MaineHealth Partners Establish Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Program Pen Bay Medical Center will join this spring with two of its MaineHealth partners, Maine Behavioral Healthcare and Mid Coast Hospital, to create a new and innovative program to help people cope with the growing problem of substance abuse and addiction in the community. Pen Bay Medical Center, Maine Behavioral Healthcare and Mid Coast Hospital have developed a model that leverages existing resources with new initiatives, creating an integrated continuum of care. The new “hub and spoke” model will be put in place over the next several months and will be able to serve up to 190 patients each year. The care continuum will allow those affected by addiction to access the appropriate treatment depending on the severity of their addiction. Sussman House Receives Public Improvement Award The Sussman House was awarded the Public Improvement Award at the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce 2015 Year in Review Awards Gala on February 10 at the Samoset Resort. The award is given to a person, organization or corporation that makes a major improvement that benefits the general public. Lauren Michalakes, MD, medical director of hospice and palliative care and Heidi McCaffery, director of hospice and palliative care accepted the award on behalf of the Sussman House and were joined by colleagues and volunteers at the gala.
PBH Events
Colleague News/Announcements Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors Training Collaboration
Pen Bay Medical Center Practices Recognized for Achieving High Childhood Immunization Rates
Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Behavioral Healthcare and MaineHealth Senior Living Collaborative nursing homes recently teamed up to offer training on “Geri-Care.” The training specializes in care for older adults and appropriate, effective responses to challenging behaviors. It also highlighted specific care settings, aiming to further facilitate patient transitions between facilities within the healthcare systems. The “GeriCare” training was offered by Quality Behavioral Solutions, Inc.
Three Pen Bay Medical Center practices have been recognized by Vax Maine Kids and MaineHealth for their commitment to excellence in childhood immunizations. The practices of Pen Bay Family Medicine, Pen Bay Pediatrics and Waldoboro Family Medicine earned this distinction by achieving a rating of “good,” “better,” or “best” on childhood immunizations, according to the MaineHealth Childhood Immunizations Program Clinical Improvement Plan (CIP) in 2015.
Kevin Murphy from Quarry Hill and Cynthia Millar from the Knox Center for Long Term Care both completed the training and are now able to train additional staff at each location.
The CIP ratings are in accordance with the Maine Health Management Coalition’s Pathways to Excellence program metrics, which are based on state and national benchmarks. For more information please visit: www.vaxmainekids.org
You Asked for it. We Got it. In this section of the Wellness Wire, Pen Bay Medical Center will provide a list of capital projects from across the system. We would like to highlight investments that are made back into our systems, our employees and ultimately our patients. In December and January, we invested capital into 35 projects worth over $900,000. Please see below for a few highlights.
Internal Medicine renovations Dermatology equipment and new clinic space Vital sign monitors Podiatry equipment Equipment at Pen Bay Ear Nose & Throat Force Triad Generator for the Operating Room PC and laptop replacements New equipment for Housekeeping at the Knox Center New tractor for Quarry Hill Waiting room chairs for Neurology Telephone system upgrades across the system Renovations/repairs to Old County Road, the Picker Family Resource Center and Madelyn Lane buildings
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PBMC PBMCUpdates Updates Shared Electronic Health Record (SeHR) to Launch at Pen Bay Medical Center Pen Bay Medical Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Shared Electronic Health Record (SeHR). Thanks to SeHR, your healthcare providers at Pen Bay Medical Center, Pen Bay Physicians and Associates and any other provider you see in the MaineHealth system, will have all of your information in one place, no matter where you go. Major benefits of the SeHR system include: One place for ALL of your health information Fewer forms to fill out and less duplication No repeated tests and/or procedures Direct and easy access to all of your health information The target launch date for SeHR at Pen Bay Medical Center is the Fall of 2016.
Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital
The Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital recently announced the opening of their state-of-the-art surgical center in Rockport. The surgical center is currently the only center in the region offering Mohs surgical options for treatment of skin cancer and phototherapy for treatment of psoriasis and other conditions. For more information or to schedule an appointment at the Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Center at Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital, please call 207-921-3750.
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PBMC Updates Sussman House Receives LEED Silver Certification The Sussman House, located at Pen Bay Medical Center, was recently awarded the LEED® Silver certification. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the leading program for buildings and homes that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and health performance. Pen Bay Medical Center used the system as a set of guidelines when planning and constructing the Sussman House. The LEED certification was achieved for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The highest scores were awarded to the Sussman House in the categories of energy efficiency, innovation in design/materials selection and water efficiency/reduction. “This facility was supported entirely by generous donations from the Midcoast community,” said Louis Dinneen, vice president engineering and facilities services at Pen Bay Medical Center. “The number of environmental measures taken into consideration with this project is a reflection of the commitment of both our donors and Pen Bay Medical Center to the protection of the environment and the health of the community living in the Midcoast area.”
Pen Bay Pediatrics Receives Donation through Raising Readers
Pictured (L to R): Jim Wickenden, Mary Catherine Tee - program coordinator at Raising Readers, Steve Wickenden, Dana Goldsmith, MD of Pen Bay Pediatrics
Raising Readers, a statewide program funded through the Libra Foundation, was recently the recipient of memorial funds in honor of a Knox County resident, Cecilia Wickenden. It was her family’s wishes that the donations stay in the region and promote health and literacy in Knox County. With the funds received through the Raising Readers program, a tiered bookcase was filled with books for children of all ages and donated to the Pen Bay Pediatrics waiting room. The bookcase was officially presented at a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 12 where members of Cecilia’s family were present to gift the donation to Pen Bay Pediatrics.
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Around Our Community Pen Bay Medical Center Staff Wear Red for American Heart Month in February
Pen Bay Medical Center colleagues in the Pen Bay CafĂŠ
Operating Room colleagues in red surgical caps Neighbor to Neighbor – Ride Assistance Program Do you live in St. George and need assistance getting to an appointment? Neighbor to Neighbor provides FREE rides by St. George residents for St. George residents for medical appointments, physical therapy, groceries, picking up prescriptions and more. Rides may be requested Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rides are also available Wednesday evenings to the Knox County Health Clinic in Rockland. 48 hours notice is requested.
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Around Our Community Pen Bay Healthcare Foundation Winter Newsletter
From a Grateful Operating Room Patient
The Pen Bay Healthcare Foundation Winter Newsletter is now available to view on our website. Please visit: https://www.penbayhealthcare.org/su pport-pen-bay/
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