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Page 2: Research Medical Center Celebrates Level One Trauma Center Designation Page 5: Healthy Habits Corner Page 6: Research Medical Center Opens 30-Bed Behavioral Health Unit Page 11: 27th Annual Practical Cardiology Symposium Page 13: TIA Clinic at Research Medical Center editor:
Denise Charpentier VP, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9293
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American Heart Association Names Willie Lawrence, Jr., MD, National Physician of the Year
On June 22 the American Heart Association honored Willie Edward Lawrence, Jr., MD, at its annual Awards Luncheon, naming him its national Physician of the Year. Dr. Lawrence, an interventional cardiologist for Midwest Heart Associates in Kansas City, was honored for his work as a patient advocate and for his efforts to fulfill the mission of the American Heart Association to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. We are thrilled that Dr. Lawrence was honored nationally for his expertise and compassion as a physician and volunteer leader with the American Heart Association, said Kevin Harker, executive vice president for the American Heart Associations Midwest affiliate. He is truly a local hero and community leader who is dedicated to changing and saving lives from heart disease and stroke. In private practice and in public and political sectors, Dr. Lawrence has championed the American Heart Associations 2020 Impact Goal. He strongly believes that health disparities must be eliminated to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent and to reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent. In the nearly 20 years that Dr. Lawrence has devoted to patient care in an underserved area of Kansas City, he has inspired many as a prevention-focused leader, said Kevin J. Hicks, chief executive officer at Research Medical Center. When 12 cardiologists in his 14-member group moved to a suburban location last year, he recruited cardiologists to fill the void and rebuilt his practice in the underserved urban Kansas City community. Dr. Lawrence is chief of the Division of Cardiology at Research Medical Center and the director for Midwest Heart Associates. He is the founder and director of Research Medical Centers Congestive Heart Failure program and the medical director of the Midwest Heart Associates Center for Wellness. As president of the American Heart Associations Midwest affiliate for the last two years, Dr. Lawrence served as the affiliates lead volunteer scientific and medical officer, responsible for medical, scientific and public health matters. Dr. Lawrence received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his medical internship and residency at Harvards Brigham and Womens Hospital. He completed his cardiology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to his service with the American Heart Association, his committee board involvement includes president, Board of Directors, Heartland Fencing Academy, immediate past and co-president of the Harvard Club of Kansas City, and regional vice president of admissions, Phillips Exeter Academy.
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According to the Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA), traumatic injuriessuch as motorcycle and car crashes, assaults and falls from significant heightsare the cause of nearly 170,000 deaths each year in the United States. That accounts for 400 deaths each daymany of which can be prevented. In its continuing commitment to the community to provide excellent medical care, Research Medical Center has been named a Level One Trauma Center, the highest level designated by the Missouri Department of Health. This designation reflects Research Medical Centers dedication to provide advanced life-saving emergency and trauma care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To become a Level One Trauma Center, Research Medical Centerwhich is celebrating its 125th year of serving the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area had to meet stringent regulations and each member of the trauma team, including physicians, surgeons and nurses, met strict education requirements. H. Scott Bjerke, MD, FACS, medical director of the Trauma Program, says trauma is 100 percent preventable and Research Medical Center will expand community education regarding trauma prevention. Trauma is the leading cause of death among children and adults below the age of 45, says Dr. Bjerke. According to the TCAA, traumatic injuries are the leading cause of disability among Americans. Research Medical Center has five trauma surgeons on the Level One Trauma Center team, a hand surgeon, plus two orthopedic traumatologists who can provide care for complex pelvic fractures. Its not often that a designated Level One Trauma Center has a specially trained orthopedic traumatologist, let alone two, says Carla Sage, Trauma Center service director. Research Medical Center also provides education support to outlying rural facilities and local Emergency Medical Service providers. These efforts will enhance our mission of ensuring that medical professionals receive optimal education to maximize our trauma care, says Dr. Bjerke. Kevin J. Hicks, chief executive officer at Research Medical Center, says that the Level One Trauma Center designation aligns with the hospitals leadership in comprehensive care for patients. The Level One Trauma Center is a valuable resource to the community that is available all the time, he says.
Note: View more photos of the Level One Trauma Celebration on our Facebook page - - www.facebookcom/researchmedicalcenter
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Four HCA Midwest Health System Hospital Breast Centers Approved by NAPBC
Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Research Medical Center recognized for their commitment to comprehensive, quality breast care
HCA Midwest Health System recently announced that four of its hospitals have been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. Following a rigorous evaluation process, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Research Medical Center have received this prestigious designation. Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo an in-depth evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, each of the four HCA Midwest hospitals demonstrated compliance with Stephanie graff, Md Medical Oncologist standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. The standards include proficiency in the areas of: center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education and quality improvement. Stephanie Graff, MD, medical oncologist who specializes in breast cancer at The Breast Care Program at Midwest Cancer Care at Research Medical Center says the NAPBC accreditation assures patients and family members are getting the highest quality breast care. And not just for those affected by cancer, but for screening mammography, education and prevention services, says Dr. Graff. We offer everything from digital mammography and breast cancer prevention services to complex multi-disciplinary breast cancer care including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology and plastic/reconstructive surgery. Our NAPBC accredited team is committed to health and hope. The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 15 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care. Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to: Comprehensive care, including a full range of stateof-the-art services A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options And, most importantly, Quality breast care close to home.
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U.S. News & World Report Honors Daniel Murillo, MD, and Gregory Starks, MD
Searchable directory builds on Best Hospitals rankings
U.S. News Media Group recently announced U.S. News Top Doctors, a free searchable directory available at www. usnews.com/top-doctors that lists nearly 30,000 peernominated physicians across the country. Daniel Murillo, MD, and Gregory Starks, MD, were among those recognized in U.S. News Top Doctors. U.S. News Top Doctors was created in collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publisher of Americas Top Doctors and other consumer health guides. It draws from Castle Connollys database of Top Doctors, all recommended for their clinical skills by other doctors and individually vetted by a physician-led research team. Consumers can search for a Top Doctor by location, hospital affiliation, and a full range of specialties and subspecialties. U.S. News Top Doctors builds on the Best Hospitals rankings, which U.S. News updated last week. Health consumers can now see which Top Doctors practice at the 700-plus hospitals in the 22nd annual rankings by visiting www.usnews.com/best-hospitals. For decades, the Best Hospitals rankings have helped guide patients who need an especially high level of care to hospitals that excel in providing it, said Avery Comarow, U.S. News Health Rankings Editor. Top Doctors has a similar mission. We want to help consumers find the doctors in their area who come highly recommended by other physicians. Castle Connolly assembled the roster of Top Doctors by soliciting nominations from physicians in academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and regional hospitals and physicians in private practice. Its research team then reviewed each nominees training, achievements, and appointments, among other credentials. We believe this brings important information on excellent physicians directly into the hands of consumers, said Dr. John J. Connolly, President and CEO of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Given the unsettled future of the delivery and financing of healthcare and the changing nature of physician practices, it is critical that consumers have trusted sources of high-quality information about both doctors and hospitals.
Research Medical Center recently opened a 30-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit. The new unit, which will be managed by Research Psychiatric Center, is located on the seventh floor of Research Medical Center and will treat adults with a range of psychiatric illnesses in an inpatient setting. "I just think they have a great team and a beautiful facility," said Carmen Kynard, RN, MSN, ARNP, MBA, chief nursing officer at the center. Kynard set policies and procedures for the new 30bed unit. She said the unit will better serve the community. When Kynard moved to Kansas City from the West Coast 16 years ago, Behavioral Health Unit Staff she said she saw a surplus of behavioral health facilities in the area and many eventually closed. Then the pendulum swung back, she said. Needs increased and the community experienced a shortage of facilities. Research Psychiatric Center added the new unit to their existing 100-bed facility to help fill the gap. "We've been under-bedded for several years," Kynard said. "Under-bedding is occurring across the country. Kynard said stressors such as people losing their jobs and other problems resulting from the recession have led to a demand for more behavioral facilities. More beds in a psychiatric unit translate to smoother patient traffic in the emergency room, she said. "With these beds we will be de-clogging the ER departments," she said. The private and semi-private rooms were built with state-of-the-art equipment. High-tech alarms, monitors and specialized bathroom doors address safety issues for patients thinking about suicide, said Anne Snider, RN, BSN, nurse manager. Rooms are painted with calming browns and earth tones. The new multipurpose room for meetings, meals, socializing and therapy shines with natural lighting. Overall, the unit is aesthetically beautiful, she said. "I'm very excited," Snider said. "It's such a great opportunity to start something new. It's going to be fantastic for the community." Snider said needs for the underserved population of patients diagnosed with depression and bi-polar disorder are astronomical. Many facilities have been eliminated throughout Missouri due to budget cuts. "We're losing beds all over the city," she said. The center's staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and licensed professional counselors trained to care for patients with emotional or behavioral problems. Research Psychiatric Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and by the state of Missouri. "This new unit is emblematic of our commitment to provide quality and accessible patient care and will serve to meet the ever-expanding needs of adult patients in the greater Kansas City metro area," said RPC Chief Executive Officer Richard Failla.
UPCOMIng
Events
auguSt 5: Bi-State Stroke education Consortium @ College of nursing Auditorium (B-level), 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Iftekhar Ahmed, MD Konoy Mandal, MD
The Bi-State Stroke Education Consortium, slated for August 5 at Research Medical Center (B-level auditorium), is composed of 27 health organizations and the American Stroke Association. These organizations have agreed to collaborate to enhance the educational opportunities for providers of stroke care across the continuum. For more information, call Stacie Underwood at (816) 276-4108.
auguSt 15: 22nd Annual Research golf Classic @ Blue Hills Country Club, 12:30 p.m. auguSt 17: Physician Lecture Workshop @ Research Medical Center Boardroom - Pancreatic Cancer: Treatment Sequencing & endobiliary Stenting, 7-8:30 a.m. SePteMBer 16-18: Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp @ Heartland Center. Call (888) 688-5450 or visit strokecamp.org. SePteMBer 30: 27th Annual Practical Cardiology Symposium @ Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. octoBer 22: 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Conference @ Research Brookside Campus. Call (816) 2764631 to register. octoBer 29: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K @ Liberty Memorial. noveMBer 5: Research Royal Rebound @ The College Basketball experience. Call (816) 276-4218 for more information.
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7:30-8 a.m 8-9 a.m. 9-10 a.m. 10-10:15 a.m. 10:15-11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 12:15-12:30 p.m. Registration/Introduction Strokes and Seizures iftekhar ahmed, Md Post cva Behavioral and emotional issues Konoy Mandal, Md Break Stance control orthotics Mike Shultz, BS, MBa, cPo Spasticity in Stroke Julie weber, Pt Evaluation and Wrap-Up
reSearcH faMily Medicine reSidency prograM - claSS of 2011 (Front row L-R): Lauren Bessey, DO, MBA; Katie Dias, DO; Jessica Mowry, MD; Valaree Smith, DO; Christine Murray, MD; Shane Machen, DO. (Back row L-R): Stuart Prins, MD; Summer Tucker, DO; Pamela Ralls, MD; Mahdi Mussa, MD; Jason Bessey, DO.
a state-of-the-art ambulance, which will be unveiled this summer. Were always looking for opportunities to advance our transport capabilities, says Dr. Holcomb. Dr. Holcomb says the men and women on the Midwest Neonatal Transport Team are among the best he has worked with in his 20 years of military and civilian critical care transport. He often reflects on the parents of the fragile cargo that his well-trained team transports. Everything is done to train our teamwe leave no stone unturned, he says. When I know that what we did for someone elses childlike Kristi and Jason Fines Charliis exactly what I would have wanted for mine, then I know weve done our jobs to the very best of our capabilities. When Kristi pauses to remember a 24-hour-old Charli being transferred by the Midwest Neonatal Transport Team to a different hospital for advanced respiratory care, she uses words that might come as a surprise given the gravity of the situation. Indescribably wonderful, she says. They took wonderful care of my little girl.
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The event is broken up into two parts. The first three presenters will speak during the morning session, and the final three will speak during the afternoon session. Each presentation is one hour in length, and there will be a one-hour break for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Some of the objectives attendees should learn by the conclusion of the symposium are: How to identify current indications for cardiac imaging studies in heart failure Outlining the role of different cardiac imaging modalities in guiding therapeutic management of heart failure, echocardiographic and other imaging features of diastolic and systolic heart failure Recognizing the value of cardiac imaging as part of a multidisciplinary team approach to heart failure management
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There have been reports of phishing attempts and online scams related to FedEx online accounts. These emails will often contain embedded links that will redirect you to a malicious website, and urge you to update your account information to avoid account suspension. These phishing attempts and online scams could occur at work, at home, or on your mobile device.
knoW THe riSkS aSSociaTed WiTH pHiSHing aTTeMpTS and online ScaMS
We know sensitive HCA data is being targeted by outsiders who seek it for financial gain and other malicious purposes every day through PHISHing attempts or online scams like the ones listed above. These attempts and scams could result in any one or all of the following: identity theft a computer virus resulting in the loss of data the HCA network going down and negatively impacting patient care your being responsible for a data breach resulting in large fines and loss of reputation for HCA None of us want any of the above to happen. It is critical that you take extra precautions against protecting yourself, our patients, and our company from these phishing attempts or scams.
Information Security isnt about just securing our workstations and passwords it is also about the awareness of people dropping over your shoulder to visually obtain sensitive data from your workstation monitor or secure area known as Shoulder Surfing. This includes: Entering PHI in Meditech at the nurses stations etc. Entering a security code to enter a secure location that stores PHI, Medication, or Financial records Typing a sensitive e-mail to a need to know audience containing PHI Typing your user ID and password for access to an application that contains/stores PHI A person who is standing near you as you fill out a form in Meditech, enter your PIN number to access a secure area, or enter in your User Id and password may be doing more than just waiting their turn to use the computer. To help prevent shoulder surfing, shield your monitor when possible from view using your body or closing/minimize the window, and cup your hand over the keypad when entering your code for entrance to a secure area.
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Congratulations to Ronnell Jones, Sterile Processing department, for being selected Employee of the Month for July. Nomination comments by his co-workers include: Warm and friendly individual who is always smiling and never complains Very knowledgeable and diligent worker, making our jobs easier Hard worker; always willing to go above and beyond his role and help others Stepped up to the plate and switched shifts to fill a need in the instrument room Tests the autoclaves and ensures all policies are being followed by the OR staff
ReSeARCH MeDICAL Cen TeR A A PUBLICATIOn fOR eMPLOYeeS AUgUST 2011 PUBLICATIOn fOR eMPLOYeeS ReSeARCH MeDICAL Cen TeR MAY 2010
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rebecca Johnson, Md
Meredith levine, Md
Effective July 12, Rebecca Johnson, MD, and Maria Hapke, WHNP, will be available on Tuesday mornings on the Research Brookside Campus. Effective July 6, Meredith Levine, MD, will be available on Wednesday afternoons on the Research Brookside Campus.
Sheila Roth, CNM, Kim Anderson, CNM and Katie Lorand, CNM, are available on the Research Brookside Campus on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Please refer to the article below from the Office of Civil Rights regarding a recent settlement by the University of California at Los Angeles Health System for minimum necessary violations.
UniverSiTy of california SeTTleS Hipaa privacy and SecUriTy caSe involving Ucla HealTH SySTeM faciliTieS
Following an investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the University of California at Los Angeles Health System (UCLAHS) has agreed to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules for $865,500 and has committed to a corrective action plan aimed at remedying gaps in its compliance with the rules. The resolution agreement resolves two separate complaints filed with OCR on behalf of two celebrity patients who received care at UCLAHS. The complaints alleged that UCLAHS employees repeatedly and without permissible reason looked at the electronic protected health information of these patients. OCRs investigation into the complaints revealed that from 2005-2008, unauthorized employees repeatedly looked at the electronic protected health information of numerous other UCLAHS patients. Through policies and procedures,
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Stacie underwood School at Work Coordinator Research Medical Center Clinical excellence Department (816) 276-4108