Biking
to Create a World Free of MS The recruitment events culminated on June 27, with the Team UPHS/Penn recruits and supporters having their picture taken with the 2008 Phillies World Series Championship Ring.
Team UPHS/Penn 2013 MS City to Shore recruitment
and fundraising events culminated in record success this year. Two events were held recently in the Elm Garden Café. On June 11, the 3rd annual “Tour de Elm” capped off the 2013 season with our three returning veteran riders, Bill Hunt, Lab, Arley Johnson, PT/OT, and Ben Palubinsky, 6 Pavilion – who once again spun their hearts out to fight MS. Bill Hunt (22.44 miles) was going for his “three-peat” win before “retiring” this year. However, he was upset by Ben (26.58 miles) who vowed last year to “take in all in 2013.” Arley (22.2) fell to a close 3rd place this year after experiencing technical difficulties (his fan was only functioning for part of the hour!). Spectators speculate that Bill may have to come out of retirement next year to avenge his title. Thank you to all who took a guess on the placing of our riders in support of the MS Society. T he w i n n ers are : Kathy Clark, Nursing: 1st Prize – Lunch for winner and four colleagues with PAH Executive Director, Dr. Buckley. Pete Schiavo, Cardiology Services: 2nd Prize – Phillies package including a Charlie Manuel autographed baseball and a pair of tickets to see the Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, September 7, supporting Hall Mercer’s Psychiatric Rehab Night. Malinda Ginion, Nursing: 3rd Prize – A Month of Free Coffee from the PAH Coffee Cart. Annette Tantillo, Patient Financial Services/Patient Access – Winner of the grand prize drawing for a one night weekend stay for two at LOEWS HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA including breakfast for two at Solefood.
Team UPHS/PENN successfully recruited a one-day record number of riders at the first event with 30 registrations. The second day netted nine more riders. A combined total of over $500 was raised in support of Team UPHS/ PENN and the MS Society. If you did not yet register, it’s not too late! Visit the team page at: https://secure3.convio.net/nmss/ site/TRR/Bike/PAEBikeEvents/1516 897932?pg=ptype&fr_id=17956
When you register as a team member be sure to indicate the UPHS/PENN team. You can use the ‘team card’ discount and save $10 off registration until 7/31. Bike to create a world free of MS! Named by Bicycling Magazine as the “Best Cycling Getaway in NJ,” the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the Bike MS City to Shore Ride, in
which Team UPHS/PENN will with your help, again be the largest team. We’re counting on your leadership to keep the momentum going strong and join the team this September 28 & 29, for an even more successful year. This year’s system-wide goal is to recruit 325 team members and reach a fundraising goal of $150,000. Bum knee and can’t ride? There are plenty of options for everyone to contribute. You can also participate as a virtual cyclist if you can’t ride, but still want to fundraise or can volunteer at the team’s Finish Line tent. The 2012 team of 318 members, qualified for the highlycoveted finish line tent and won five awards: Largest Overall Team, Largest Corporate Team, Top Fund Raising Team, the $100,000 Club, and the Millennium Circle Team. Each person who raises the minimum $300 receives a customized team jersey to wear during the ride and access to the finish line tent with plenty of food and giveaways. Plus, there is an annual Team UPHS/PENN Pasta Dinner the night before the ride — great way to carbo-load for energy before the race! Thanks to all for your continued support of Team UPHS/PENN as they bike to create a world free of MS.
How we doin’? New Patient Surveys Make Their Debut As of July 1, newly revised inpatient satisfaction surveys are being sent to UPHS patients so they may provide valuable feedback. The new survey represents a shorter format consisting of 39 questions, down from the previous count of 80–90 questions. Out of the 39 questions, 32 are mandatory HCAHPS questions (from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Survey); Five are
customized for use throughout the Health System, and two questions are open ended to allow for direct patient comment.
and their responses are vitally important to the ongoing internal and external assessment of our performance.”
“We realize that even with 39 questions, this is a long survey for patients to complete, but we do expect a higher rate of return with the new survey,” said Patricia Garcia Sullivan, PhD, vice president, Quality and Patient Safety for UPHS, in an email. “Completed surveys
> > > To see a copy of the new survey, check the Penn Medicine intranet home page under “What’s Hot” at: http://uphsxnet.uphs. upenn.edu/home/
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