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FEBRUARY 2017
ICN Team Wins Beacon Award for Excellence Congratulations to the Intensive Care Nursery team for being recognized with the Beacon Award for Excellence-Silver Level by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. “This award is equivalent to receiving a unit-based Magnet award in a specialty area,” said Joanne Ruggiero, clinical director of Nursing. “The application process was truly an inter-professional effort. I am so proud of every person on the team for this prestigious achievement.”
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GOES Established in 2003, the Beacon Award for Excellence offers a road map to help guide exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall patient satisfaction. U.S. or Canadian units where patients receive their principal nursing care after hospital admission qualify for this excellence award. Units that receive the Beacon Award for Excellence meet criteria in six categories: leadership structures and systems; appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective communication, knowledge management, learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurement. “This is a truly impressive accomplishment that recognizes the efforts of the most professional, dedicated team of clinicians I have ever had the privilege to work with,” said Karen M. Puopolo, MD, chief of PAH’s section on Newborn Medicine. “The team has set a standard for ICN care that we are proud to reach for, each and every day.”
red women FOR
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, causing one in three deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute.
The spotlight on women and heart disease has grown brighter following the death of Carrie Fisher late last year, but we must continue to raise awareness in order to prevent heart disease in women. Wearing red on Feb. 3 is just one of the many ways the PAH community is working to shed light on this epidemic. — Theresa Larivee, CEO
The most common heart attack symptom in women is some type of pain, pressure or discomfort in the chest. But it is not always severe or even the most prominent symptom in women. And, sometimes, women may have a heart attack without chest pain. Women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain, such as:
Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort Shortness of breath Pain in one or both arms
Nausea or vomiting Sweating
ightheadedness or dizziness L Unusual fatigue
These symptoms can be more subtle than the obvious crushing chest pain often associated with heart attacks. Because these signs of heart disease in women can be overlooked, teams across PAH wore red on Feb. 3 to support AHA’s Go Red For Women movement, which advocates for more research to support for women’s heart health. Larivee has been involved in the fight against heart disease for many years and she recently served as Penn Medicine’s Executive Champion for the 2016 Heart Walk.
Only 12 other Intensive Care Nursery Units in the United States have received this Beacon Award designation. “This highly bestowed honor is a reflection of excellence in patient and family care, shared governance, leadership and inter-professional partnerships,” said Mary Del Guidice, chief nursing officer. “We applaud the continuous pursuit of excellence across our teams at PAH.”
IN THIS ISSUE »» ICN Team Wins Beacon Award for Excellence
»» Celebrating Service through Humanity
»» Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine Open House
»» February is African American History Month
»» Honoring James J. Kearney, MD
Furry Friends Join National HAVE FUN at Work Day Celebration
Research has shown that there are many health benefits to Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), including:
PAH’s Care for the Care Provider committee teamed up with Volunteer Services for this year’s National Have Fun at Work Day to give PAH employees some much-needed stress relief with a few furry friends.
• Decreased stress and anxiety
Four volunteers and their trained therapy dogs — Anastasia, Dexter, Koda, and Brealey — visited units throughout PAH, offering some cuddles, wet kisses, and a little fun during the work day. Stay tuned for coverage of the next Paws for Pennsy event coming up on March 15, 2017!
• Enhanced quality of life • R educed blood pressure and heart rate • Reduced need for medication • Increased self-esteem • I ncreased empathy and nurturing skills
February is African American History Month
Celebrating
SERVICE THROUGH
Make a career of humanity — and you will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in. — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
HUMANITY
This year, many people are seeking out ways to become more involved in their communities and help ensure that values such as equality, unity, and generosity remain pillars of our society. As part of that effort, the Cultural Competence Committee at Pennsylvania Hospital hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Celebration. Open to all PAH employees and the surrounding community, this year’s theme was “Service through Humanity.” The celebration focused on how to honor King’s rich contributions toward values of community service, equality, and humanity through our work across various sectors of the health care space as well as in our personal lives.
“Our goal was to enlighten, empower, and educate the audience,” said Angel McCullough, MSN, clinical director of nursing at PAH. “I can proudly say, this was not only promised but also delivered. Pennsylvania Hospital and surrounding community members came together to celebrate the legacy of this great man in a time when unity and love is very much needed.”
As the nation’s first hospital, located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hospital’s connection to our city’s past runs deep. Since the city’s earliest days, African American culture has played an influential role in shaping Philadelphia’s vibrant culture and our own PAH community. For a list of African American History Month events happening near PAH and throughout the region, visit, www.visitphilly.com/ articles/philadelphia/black-historymonth-in-philadelphia.
James J. Kearney, MD, Honored for his Tenure as President of the Medical Staff
The Penn Medicine community works to exemplify this message not just on MLK, Jr. Day, but throughout the year. From Penn Medicine CAREs to the annual Penn’s Way campaign to the Heart Walk and other community outreach events, Penn Medicine supports employee efforts to support the Philadelphia community every single day. “This celebration reminds me that our purpose as health care providers and leaders is to serve,” said keynote speaker Robin E. Canada, MD, an associate program director of Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency. Canada also shared her own positive experiences volunteering as part of the Penn Medicine family and reaching out to underserved populations in the region. The celebration also included a performance from the PAH band members Craig Hargrove, Jeff MacIntyre, and Fred Tillmon. Tracey King, of the PAH Operating Room team also sang a song to welcome guests and Jamillah Muhammad Aldo of the ICCU shared a spoken word performance. “It is my belief that if Dr. King were alive today he would utter these few words, ‘you are called to serve all patients with dignity, regardless of adversity or diversity,’” said Bonita Ball, MSN, nurse manager at PAH and mistress of ceremonies of this year’s MLK, Jr. Day celebration.
`` J. Kearney, MD with PAH Chief Medical Officer Daniel Feinberg, MD.
Special thanks to steering committee members: Bryan Anthony, Bonita Ball, Tina Barnett, Larry Campbell Odinae Fisher, Angel McCullough, Barry Ogburn, Maiyeadeh Roberts, Joy Robinson, Lawrence Spruel, and Jessica Strauss.
James J. Kearney, MD, chief of Otolaryngology at PAH, was recently honored for his leadership during his two-year tenure as president of the medical staff at Pennsylvania Hospital. During his time as president, Kearney worked with teams across PAH to ensure that Pennsylvania Hospital continued to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
CEO Theresa Larivee Named a Woman to Watch by Philadelphia Business Journal The Philadelphia Business Journal named CEO Theresa M. Larivee as one of its “Women to Watch” in the health care space for her outstanding leadership and commitment to quality health care since joining PAH in 2014. When explaining why she feels passionate about the health care industry, Larivee said, “I am motivated by the mission of the industry. Its complexity provides stimulating challenges and the relationships that develop create a strong sense of community and complement purposeful work.” The outlet organized the list to showcase women in the Philadelphia region who are influential to the area’s economy. Michele Volpe, CEO of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, was also included. To see the full list of “Women to Watch in Health Care” visit http://bizj.us/1ozo59.
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Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine Earlier this year, the Center for Transfusion-Free Medicine (formerly known as the Center for Bloodless Medicine) hosted an open house to celebrate its new name and showcase the diverse care it provides to Penn patients. CTFM offers bloodless medicine and surgical options to patients in practically every medical specialty including: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery Cancer and chemotherapy management Cardiology and cardiac surgery Gastroenterology General surgery Gynecologic surgery Hematology/Oncology Neurology and neurosurgery Obstetrics/Gynecology Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery Otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) Plastic and reconstructive surgery Pulmonary Stem cell transplant Urology Vascular surgery
“The medical staff of Pennsylvania Hospital are very grateful to Dr. Kearney for his enthusiasm, expertise, and pride in leading our Staff for the past two years,” said Daniel Feinberg, MD, chief medical officer of PAH. Robert Norris, MD, chief of Cardiovascular Diseases has been named the incoming president of the medical staff at PAH for the next two years.
OPEN HOUSE During the open house, guests were able to learn about the services offered at CTFM and see how the center works across PAH teams to provide bloodless medicine to our patients. The team showed videos and handed out information packets to visitors as well as made staff available to answer questions and schedule appointments. To learn more about CTFM, call 215.829.6504.
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