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Page 2: 2012 Super Doctors Announced Page 3: What Our Patients Are Saying Page 5: Clinical Excellence Update Page 7: Healthy Habits Corner

Rockhill Greens Unveiled in Official Groundbreaking Ceremony

Environmentally-responsible community will integrate residential housing and commercial businesses into existing medical uses of Research Brookside Campus
A local Kansas City developer, Rockhill Greens, has purchased 13 under-utilized acres of the Research Brookside Campus from Research Medical Center, located at 6601 Rockhill Road. A special dedication ceremony was held on November 30 to unveil Rockhill Greens, a residential housing and commercial business development. The concept for the new development is an environmentally responsible community including residential housing and commercial businesses, seamlessly integrated into the existing medical uses that will continue to be offered on the Research Brookside Campus. The development will promote a healthy-living life-style and sustainable design with parks, gardens, landscaping, and walking trails throughout the campus. The total acreage of the Research Brookside Campus is approximately 25 acres. Research Medical Center will retain the 6675 Holmes medical office building, the former hospital tower building and the connecting auditorium.
Rockhill Greens dedication ceremony took place on November 30

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Some possible projects being proposed for the new development include assisted living and independent-living senior housing, adult day care and memory care facilities, data center/back office operations, market-rate townhouses or work-force housing, healthy-living themed retail such as a restaurant, coffee shop, organic grocery store, health club, and other commercial uses that embrace socially and environmentally responsible community development. We look forward to creating a unique mixed use community that focuses on a balance of sustainability, community programming, and favorable returns for our investors, says Kelley Hrabe, president of The Net Giver, who will be the project manager for the development. Tony Krsnich, vice president of Real Estate and Finance with Landmark Investment Group, leads the investment team for the development. We are Brookside residents and look forward to redeveloping and integrating this project into the surrounding community, states Mr. Krsnich. (contd on page 3)

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2012 Super Doctors Announced

Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding physicians from more than 30 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Super Doctors is published as a special supplement in leading newspapers and city and regional magazines. Super Doctors identifies top doctors as selected by their peers and the independent research of Key Professional Media. In selecting physicians for Super Doctors, Key Professional Media employs a rigorous multi-step process designed to identify physicians who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Doctors is a selective yet diverse listing of outstanding doctors, representing consumer-oriented medical specialties. Below is a list of doctors from Research Medical Center who were recognized with this outstanding honor.

Joe Cates, MD Vascular Surgery

Willie laWrenCe, Jr., MD Cardiology

Daniel Murillo, MD Transplant Surgery

stephen salanski, MD Family Medicine

John shelDon, MD Radiation Oncology

MiChael WaxMan, MD Pulmonary Medicine

Robert J. Belt, MD Oncology Walter L. Bender, Jr., MD Nephrology Geoffrey L. Blatt, MD Neurosurgery Stephen A. Bloom, MD Cardiology Douglas L. Bradley, MD Pulmonary Medicine Charles J. Brook, MD Pulmonary Medicine Joe A. Cates, MD Vascular Surgery Jonathan D. Chilton, MD Neurosurgery Michael J. Connor, MD Gastroenterology Joy E. Cuezze, MD Geriatrics Bradley F. Davis Urology Jeffrey R. Dillow, MD Plastic Surgery Michael R. Driks, MD Infectious Disease Michael S. Fedotin, MD Gastroenterology John M. Forman, MD Thoracic Surgery Terry L. Gallion, MD Cardiac Surgery Robert E. Golder, MD Nephrology Shalina Gupta-Burt, MD Oncology Hamner Hannah, III, MD Thoracic Surgery Edward F. (Ted) Higgins, Jr., MD Vascular Surgery Ronald A. Higgins, MD Dermatology Verda J. Hunter-Hicks, MD Obstetrics/Gynecology Paul L. Katzenstein, MD Rheumatology Bradley H. Koffman, MD Radiology Harriet S. Langley, MD Nephrology Willie E. Lawrence, Jr., MD Cardiology Charles M. Lederer, MD Ophthalmology Graham K. Lee, MD Radiology/Neuro Radiology David B. Lyon, MD Ophthalmology Mark J. Maslan, MD Otolaryngology

David S. McKinsey, MD Infectious Disease Gerald R. McNamara, MD Orthopedic Surgery Daniels Murillo, MD Transplant Surgery Richard S. Muther, MD Nephrology Regina M. Nouhan, MD Plastic Surgery Martin P. OLaughlin, MD Cardiology Shari L. Ommen, MD Family Medicine Ujjaval M. Patel, MD Cardiology Jane E. Pennington, MD Pediatrics Gerald M. Reid, MD Nephrology William S. Rosenberg, MD Neurosurgery Lawrence A. Rues, MD Family Medicine Stephen C. Salanski, MD Family Medicine Thomas S. Samuelson, MD Orthopedic Surgery John J. Sand, MD Neurology Steven D. Seagraves, MD Psychiatry Frederic L. Seligson, MD Thoracic Surgery John M. Sheldon, MD Radiation Oncology Anne K. Sly, MD Family Medicine Gregory C. Starks, MD Infertility Specialist Mark R. Suenram, MD Family Medicine Bradley H. Sullivan, MD Obstetrics/Gynecology Russell E. Tackett, MD Urology Glenn E. Talboy, Jr., MD Surgery Robert Louis Talley, MD Hematology Jackie W. Tenney, MD Pediatrics Christopher R. Van Horn, DO Psychiatry Michael J. Waxman, MD Pulmonary Medicine Kathleen B. Weatherstone, MD Pediatrics

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Rockhill Greens Groundbreaking

(contd from page 1)

We have been working closely with the development team for over three years now, explains Kevin J. Hicks, chief executive officer of Research Medical Center and the Research Brookside Campus. We are very pleased the result of this working relationship is an agreement to help develop the Research Brookside Campus into a first class sustainably-designed community. Research Medical Center, along with the support of HCA, Inc., continues to reinvest in the outpatient and emergency services offered at the Research Brookside Campus, reinforcing its commitment to providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services to the surrounding community. HCA Midwest Health System is proud to support the efforts of this community-based redevelopment project. Were looking forward to expanding our healthcare services on the Research Brookside Campus to continue to grow and meet the needs of the community, said M.L. Lagarde, president of HCA Midwest Health System.

Tony Krsnich leads the investment team for the Rockhill Greens development

The official launch of Rockhill Greens took place on November 30 with the demolition of the 6601 A building.

(From left): Kevin Hicks, Research Medical Center CEO, and Mel Lagarde, HCA Midwest Health System president, sound the air horn for the official demolition

What Our Patients Are Saying...

I just wanted to let you know that I am doing better and gaining strength daily. I started back to work part-time and hopefully in the next one to two weeks I can return to full duty. It was a very trying time during my hospitilization, but I got exemplary care from multiple providers involved with my treatment, along with all the staff, attendants, respiratory therapy and occupational therapy that provided me the best care possible. My family appreciates the quality of care that was offered for me. I hope you pass this on to all the staffing involved with my care to let them know how grateful I am for their commitment to excellent quality of care. Daljeet Singh, MD I was in for a scan in the Nuclear Medicine department and wanted to let you know how much the technician, Molly, impressed me. From the moment she came to the waiting room to get me (and throughout the entire procedure), she was kind, helpful, professional, friendly and genuine. During the scan, I had to stay in one position for a couple of hours. She did everything she could to make me as comfortable as possible, as well as explaining what was going on. It helped make it easier for me. In fact, since last summer, Ive had to come in for an x-ray, endoscopy, and ultrasound, and everyone Ive dealt with in those departments has been good, but Molly especially so--a real stand-out. I just wanted to let you know. Nancy W. Dr. Vik Zadoo possesses an excellent bedside manner, an outstanding skill as a surgeon, and he is a true patient advocate. He went out of his way to see my daughter with an injury to her hand over the past Thanksgiving holiday weekend and did it with a smile. He is a real asset to Research Medical Center. Please convey again our heartfelt thanks. Anonymous I was a recent visitor to the Endoscopy department for a scope procedure. Everyone I encountered did a thorough and professional job, especially Susan and Starla. Please extend my thanks to the entire department. William D. My dad, while still a patient in the hospital, was in the ICU for over three weeks. The care that he received from the nurses was incredible. There are not enough good things to say about them. Not only were they providing excellent care to him, but they understood the role of the family and went out of their way to keep us informed. I will forever be grateful to them for their extraordinary professionalism and compassion. Thank you Molly, Kelly, Rebecca, Jacki, Melissa, Michelle, and Sydney. (and anyone else I forgot). Thanks again! Karen D.

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Nurse Profile - Amber Boes

Amber received her bachelors degree in nursing from Research College of Nursing in 2004. She entered the nursing field so she could help others and was quickly drawn to oncology because of a personal experience. As a staff nurse, she loved the
amber Boes, rN, BSN, oCN Associate Chief Nursing Officer

of leadership that I love the most, providing a great work environment to enable the staff to provide the best care possible, said Boes. During her seven years at Research Medical Center, Amber has held various responsibilities, including leadership in Gamma Knife, Cancer Center, IV therapy and most recently Oncology, Medical/Surgical and Nephrology.

connection that could be made with the patients and knowing she was making a difference.

Most recently, Amber accepted the role of associate chief nursing officer at Research Medical Center. She is a representative of the HCA MidAmerica Division Nurse Advisory Board of Directors through Healthtrust Purchase Group. She will finish her masters of science in nursing in 2012.

I became a leader because I wanted to work with healthcare staff to provide the best experience for the patient. I find great value in understanding the human condition and what drives individuals to provide great bedside care. With teamwork, removal of barriers, and the human connection, employees become more engaged and thrive on providing great care. All of this is the part

For Molly Garcia, RN, BSN, motivation is important in both her personal life, and in working with her Joint Camp patients. When I first started college, I had no intention of doing anything related to healthcare, but after my first couple of years, I still wasnt sure what I wanted to do with my career, Garcia admits.

A she HArgrove environmentAl S nursing, After talking with her aunts who are nurses,nniedecided to trytaking some classes inerviceS and felt right at home. They really motivated me to pursue nursing, Garcia says. I know it sounds like a clich, but I believe its my calling. After Garcia graduated with her bachelor of science in nursing degree from the Research College of Nursing, she began working on the hospitals sixth floor, where shes to Annie to the Joint Camps patients. Congratulations assigned Hargove, Environmental Services, for being selected Employee of the Month for December. Nomination comments by her co-workers include: I love working with our Joint Camp patients, Garcia says. Theyre very motivated to get up and get moving right after surgery and are terrific to work with. A great resource to co-workers. But GarciaGoes the extra mile. know her patients during their brief stay at the hospital. Typically, I also enjoys getting to work with Can always depend onthe time they come to the unit, to the time they go home, she says. the same patients from her. I think that continuity of care puts their minds at ease to know I will be taking care of them every Always on time, never late. day. I haveVolunteers for the motivate them as well. the opportunity to Heart Walk.
When patients return home, Garcia makes follow up phone calls to be certain they continue to improve. Its good to reconnect with our patients and very satisfying to know how well they are doing. I feel like I am right where I am supposed to be!

Employee of the Month

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Clinical Excellence Update

We askeD, You ansWereD, We listeneD!
This past year at the Competency Fair, we asked everyone to complete a Needs Assessment questionnaire to determine the staffs preferences about education and their perceived needs. With approximately 675 responses we were able to gather quite a bit of information. What we discovered was that most of you prefer to be notified about upcoming events through email, you prefer HealthStream courses, and most of you like early-to-mid-morning and Monday through Wednesday. The hot topics on this assessment were: Diabetes - Theresa Milton presented a Listen and Learn session in March and twice in November. She will present again in 2012. Pain Management - Stay tuned for a Listen and Learn session in 2012. Code Blue - We offered a Listen and Learn in February and will offer another one in 2012. 12-Lead EKG - We offered a review class in December and we are planning to do another in 2012. Infectious Disease - We offered a Listen and Learn in June and plan to offer another in 2012. Legal Documentation - We offered several classes in November and December and will offer more in 2012. Dec. 5. Please join us in welcoming them to the wonderful profession of nursing!

2012 CoMpetenCY Fair

The Competency Fair for 2012 will be offered on three separate dates, Tuesday, March 13th, Thursday, May 31st, and Wednesday, October 3rd. All fairs will be held at the Brookside Campus. Registration will begin at 0730 and you must be checked in by 1400. Please remember that it is a MANDATORY requirement for all nurses, respiratory therapists, and patient care technicians to attend one Competency Fair each year. Come early to avoid the last chance rush!

ManageMent oF the postoperative neurosurgiCal patient - part 2

Peter Basta, MD, is very enthusiastic about education and has offered to give a second lecture focused on the postoperative neurosurgical patient. Please try to attend this lecture! A total of 1.5 continuous education hours will be provided. The educational hours will also count toward stroke hours. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, January 24 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Classrooms L&M.

So keep an eye on your MOX email for more information about these upcoming events, as well as many others.

Congratulations to the 2011 graDuate nurses!

This graduating class, along with their managers and directors, makes the seventh class of the Graduate Nurse Residency. These nurses started at Research Medical Center in June 2011 and completed the residency program on

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W-4 Form Reminder

2011 W-4 ForMs
The start of a new year is a great time to check your W-4 Form for both federal and state taxes to make sure that your exemptions are correct. New forms need to be completed if you have had any of the following events during 2011: Change in marital status Birth of a child Adoption of a child Death in the family Other circumstances which could affect a change in the number of dependents or marital status If you have moved outside Nursing Operations on 2 North; outside the Human Resources department on the Research Brookside Campus; and on the Intranet.

W-2 reMinDer
If you have direct deposit and elected to receive your W-2 electronically, it will be uploaded to E-Stub sometime during the month of January. If you dont have direct deposit or you elected not to receive your W-2 electronically, it will be mailed no later than Jan. 31, 2012 to the address Human Resources had on file as of Dec. 31, 2011. If your address was incorrect on December 31, requests to reprint can not be made until the middle of February.

You can find forms in the lobby of the Human Resources department located on the B-level of the Main Campus;

2012 Code of Conduct Training

2012 CoDe oF ConDuCt training
Even though it seems like we just finished the 2011 Code of Conduct Training the 2012 version is here! As of Jan. 1, 2012, all employees will be assigned the 2012 Code of Conduct Refresher Training Equivalent. Research Medical Center employees will complete their training via the On-Line Version in Healthstream. The title of the 2012 Refresher training is On the Path to Greater Respect and Inclusion. As in the past, the topics are addressed in video vignettes and through discussion or online exercises. This years training focuses on how everyone at HCA can stay on the path to demonstrating greater respect and inclusion through increased knowledge and awareness of four topics: ADA, particularly regarding those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing HIPAA Privacy Political Views Substance Use

Adopt-A-Family Christmas Success

Research Medical Centers 2011 Adopt-A-Family program culminated on Dec. 16 when 28 employees and their families received gifts of clothes, food and holiday care from other very generous and loving employees and members of the physician community. Twenty-three departments within Research Medical Center participated this year. Folks were overjoyed by the creative generosity shown them through wrapped gifts, gift cards, and the many diverse expressions of love and care. On behalf of the many who enjoyed Christmas, Hannakuh and the holidays a bit more, the Pastoral Care department and the Department of Clinical Pastoral Education would like to offer a word of deep appreciation and thanks to the many in our Research Medical Center family who made the holidays brighter. Happy New Year!

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Healthy Habits Corner

Comprised of members of various departments, the Healthy Habits Committees goal is to support and encourage employees who want to live healthier and happier lives through physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Healthy Habits has championed many grassroots initiatives since its inception in 2008. Research Medical Center was awarded the American Heart Associations Gold Fit-Friendly Company award in 2009, 2010, and 2011 which recognized Research Medical Center for providing physical fitness and healthy eating options for employees, and for promoting a culture of wellness.

UPCOMinG

Events

JaNuary 16: fourth Quarter Employee of the Month/ Retirement Reception @ cafeteria, 3-4 p.m. FeBruary 18: Kansas City Heart & Stroke ball @ Kansas City Convention Center, 6 p.m. aPril 28: fifth Annual Community block Party & Health fair @ Research Medical Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. may 4: Go Red for Women luncheon @ Overland Park Convention Center, noon. may 4-6: brookside Art Annual. may 12: Mothers Day Event @ Research brookside Campus, Details tbA.

Biggest loser Begins JanuarY 18

In January 2012, we will repeat our Big 12-week competition. Please begin picking your teams for the go live date of Wednesday, Jan. 18. The competition will end on April 11. We encourage small committed teams of 4-7 people. There is no entry fee. You select your own weight loss program. Prizes will be announced prior to the end of the competition. Last year, in our January session, all 120 competitors lost over 1,000 lbs. Lets strive for 2,000 lbs. this year. Our goal is to keep our weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals going for the entire year. Contact Susan Hendrickson if you are interested in forming a team or have a team that wants to participate in this session. Susan can be reached at susan.hendrickson@hcamidwest.com or (816) 276-3135.

ZuMBa is CoMing!
Zumba is a Latin-based dance aerobics class. The class, open to anyone who is interested, starts Jan. 9 (Monday and Wednesday mornings) at 8 a.m. on the Research Brookside Campus. LaGayle Braden, RN, 4 West, will serve as the instructor. The cost for Research Medical Center employees is $3 a class; the community cost is $6 per class.

healthY haBits proMotes phYsiCal aCtivitY

The Healthy Habits Committee encourages 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week as part of the American Heart Association Physical Activity Guidelines. Below is a tip from the AHA on one of the signs on the outdoor walking path:

Share your activity time with others. Make a date with a co-worker. Be an active role model for your children

Employees Donate Over a Ton of TurkeysLiterally

Thanks to the many Research Medical Center employees who donated their holiday turkey gift to those in our primary service area who might not otherwise enjoy a holiday dinner. Special kudos to the projects Turkey Logistics Officers (TLOs) throughout Research Medical Center who helped coordinate ticket collection. A special thanks to Dirk Noteboom and Roger Newton in Food Service for the use of their freezer. Thanks also to Chaplains Ansare, Kim, and Dwight who delivered the birds and to Chaplain Harper who donated the use of his Chevy 4x4 for delivery. This year our employees set a new record, donating a total of 274 turkeys (over 3,000 lbs). Donated turkeys were distributed to service organizations in our community including The City Union Mission, The Kansas City Rescue Mission, and Restart. Thanks to all who gave from their heart. On behalf of all recipients, Happy Holidays!

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