January 2015 Research Medical Center Care Newsletter

In this issue:Page 2: Welcome New Physicians and Leadership

Page 3: RMC awarded Top Hospital

Page 4: We CaRe Team Spotlight: Plant Operations and Safety

Page 4-5: TeamSTePPS

Page 7: RMC Celebrates the Holidays

Page 8: Sarah Cannon Cancer Corner

Page 9: Super Docs

Page 12: Nursing Recruitment

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Above all else,we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

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Dear Research Medical Center Family,

Happy new year to everyone! We’re off and running strong in 2015. More nurses are choosing us as their preferred work place and more patients are choosing us for their care. Everyone is working very hard due to our high volume and I thank you for your patience and dedication as we hire more staff to care for more patients!

It’s rewarding to see this organization live out our mission. And even though our mission is changing to be consistent with our entire organization including hospitals, physician practices and surgery centers, it’s not really a change in what

we believe or how we approach patient care.

Mission Statement: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Vision Statement: Together, we will be the premier healthcare destination for all we serve.

Values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect, Excellence (I.C.A.R.E.)

Collectively, our mission, vision and values not only act as a compass pointing us all in the same direction and helping us keep the course, but also reinforcing our commitment to our patients and each other. The mission, vision and values are not just words on a wall; but rather words that are taken to heart and are the guiding principles for our work, individually and collectively.

Over the course of the next few months, you will begin to see the mission, vision, and values statements in more places and you may be asked to get involved with hospital and division initiatives for this. Look for more information soon!

Thank you for your commitment today, and every day. We’re off to a great start to the New Year!

Sincerely,

President and CEO researchmedicalcenter.blogspot.com

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Shannon Griggs joined Research Medical Center as the Director of Business Development in May of this year and had previously served as Director of Physician Relations at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. As Vice President of Surgical Services, Shannon will work closely with Katherine Burton, Director of Surgery at the RMC campus and Heidi Huser, Director of Nursing for Outpatient Surgery and the Pain Management Clinic at our Brookside Campus in developing the surgical services strategic plan, setting business development priorities, and recruiting physicians. Shannon will oversee operations related to patient experience and employee engagement for both campuses.

Shannon griggs Promoted to VP of Surgical Services

Welcome New Physicians

Louis Ridgway, III, MD, is board-certified in both obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Ridgway earned his medical degree from the Tulane University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Following his residency, Dr. Ridgway completed his fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University Of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. For an appointment with Dr. Ridgway, call Midwest Perinatal Associates at (816) 350-2024.

Tracy Cowles, MD, is board-certified in both obstetrics & gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. She is also certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After her residency, which was also at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, she became a Fellow at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston Texas in both Maternal/Fetal Medicine and Medical Genetics. For an appointment with Dr. Cowles, call Midwest Perinatal Associates at (816) 350-2024.

Brent Finley, MD, has been board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine for 27 years. He recently obtained additional certification as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer in both obstetrics & gynecology and in fetal echocardiography. Dr. Finley earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center. He also completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident from 1982-1983, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Finley was the recipient of the Outstanding Junior Resident Award in 1982 and the Outstanding Senior Resident Award in 1983. For an appointment with Dr. Finley, call Midwest Perinatal Associates at (816) 350-2024.

Rebecca Wayman, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with broad experience in low-risk and high-risk pregnancy situations, general gynecology and infertility treatments. She has solid clinical experience in abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic surgery, including DaVinci robot procedures. She earned her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. For an appointment with Dr. Wayman, call Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists at (816) 444-6888.

Austin Lehr, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon offering experience in many types of surgery, including minimally invasive robotic and advanced laparoscopic procedures, weight loss procedures, complex hernia repairs and burn treatment. Dr. Lehr has clinical interests in colon and breast surgery, bariatric and endocrine surgeries, among other areas. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed his general surgery residency at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, OH. For an appointment with Dr. Lehr, call Kansas City Vascular and General Sugery at (913) 754-2800.

Research Medical Center was named a Top Hospital in the nation by The Leapfrog Group last month. Being the only hospital in the entire Kansas City region to earn this recognition makes the honor even more special for our teams of physicians and employees here.

RMC is one of three hospitals in the region that earned an “A” rating from the same organization last fall and now we are one of 94 hospitals in the nation and one of only 60 our size to be recognized as a Top Hospital. Jackie DeSouza, CEO, and Megan Fischer, VP of Quality, accepted the award in Washington, DC in December on behalf of all physicians and employees.

To award the Top Hospital designation, The Leapfrog Group analyzes multiple sets of data from hospitals all across the nation. They assign each hospital a “grade” for patient outcomes in multiple clinical areas including aortic valve replacement, ab-dominal aortic aneurysm repair, pancreatic resection, esophagectomy, high-risk newborn deliveries, and many more. Hospitals are also graded for their performance in nursing workforce, medication reconciliation, hand hygiene and prevention of never events. Leapfrog then shares hospital grades publicly in their Hospital Safety Score. Top Hospitals are selected once per year from the “A” list. RMC is the only “A” list and Top Hospital in the region.

We are promoting this honor in many ways that you will be seeing all year. Outdoor boards in multiple locations around the metro area will be going up during the next two weeks, a celebration is being planned, employee acknowledgements ordered, web and digital ads being placed and many other promotions!

You’ll be seeing this on outdoor boards soon...

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The Leapfrog group Names Research Medical Center Top Hospital


We CaRe a monthly focus on a Research Medical Center team

graduate Nurse Residency Tackles TeamSTePPSBetter Communication, Better Care - The Language of Patient Safety

Plant Operations/Facilities are responsible for keeping the infrastructure of the hospital running. We take care of everything from plumbing to electrical, nurse call, beds, ice machine, air conditioners, television, flooring, painting, boilers, hot and cold water and heating systems. We also care for all of the food service equipment and oversee all of the construction and renovation in the hospital and much, much, more.

We believe in the compassion behavior in that we want every patient to be comfortable and not want for anything. If the Plant Operations department can make happen whatever the patient needs, we strive to see to that it happens and the patient and patient’s family are taken care of. We also strive for the Excellence standard in that we believe in fixing something right the first time. Patient and employee safety is paramount to our daily practice.

We are also proud to have the longest employed employee on the Plant Ops team - David McAllister, since May of 1994!

Provided by Jerry Baker, Director of Plant Operations and Safety

Graduate Nurse Residency’s (GNR) cohort 16 is made up of 36 nurses who graduated in May, 2014, and have been working as staff RNs throughout Research Medical Center for the past six months (pictured below). The group was tasked with educat-ing Research Medical Center on TeamSTEPPS - Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety. The challenge that the group faced was that the content, while extremely important and relevant, comes across as dry and “just one more thing to incorporate into an already busy shift.” GNR, under the leadership of Laura Hyland, RN, House Supervisor, has suc-ceeded in creating an engaging education plan to roll-out TeamSTEPPS.

GNR decided that four elements would be necessary to make the education on TeamSTEPPS effective. The team has now offi-cially created t-shirts, multiple posters, a power point for healthstream, and a professionally produced video. The T-shirt/jacket committee was led by Katie Hanrahan from the ED, the poster committee was led by Chris Torok, 4East, and the video script was written and directed by Jackie McIntyre, 4W, and Christina Daugherty, ED.

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call out: to request or provide information.

check back: closing the loop of communication.

cus: throw the red flag:i'm concerned, i'm uncomfortable, this is a safety issue.

two challenge: assertively voice concern at least two times to ensure it has been heard.

brief: short planning session prior to start. make the plan and engage the team.

huddle: team regroup to reestablish awareness and planning.

debrief: post-game wrap up.what went well? what will we do next time?

hand-off - i pass the baton:transfer of information andresponsibility.

sbar: organized way to quickly communicate details.

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graduate Nurse Residency Tackles TeamSTePPS (cont.)

Better Communication, Better Care - The Language of Patient Safety

GNR partnered with LifeFlight Eagle and the RMC Trauma Team to produce a video displaying a trauma patient simulating TeamSTEPPS concepts in action. Actors included Dr. Eppler, ED; Dr. Bjerke, Trauma; Claire Boldry, ICU; Adam Barrett, 4N; Desiree May, 4W; Coleen Galvin, 2N; Patton Rainey, 4W; Rachel Beggs, 6E/W; Minh-Anh Pham, 4W; Katie Hanrahan, ED (some pictured below).


in Celebration of the Holidays Research Medical Center participated in adopt-a-family, volunteering, turkey giveaways and more.

Research Medical Center Employees Donated OVER TWO TONS Of TURKEYS…

Thank you to all the volunteers! (some pictured here)• Roger and Solomon in Food Service for their coordination of internal distribution and collection. • Chaplain Ben Hayden coordinated pickups with representatives from local food pantries. • Senior leaders for returning among us this long- standing tradition, demonstrating their commitment, inherent generosity.

Thank you to all Research Medical Center employees who kindly donated their Holiday turkey gift so the needy in our primary service area might enjoy a family dinner. This year employees set a new record.

• We donated 408 turkeys (over 4000 pounds). • They were distributed to community service organizations including Harvesters, The City Union Mission, The Salvation Army, Emmanuel Day Care and Family Emergency Service, Al-Inshirah Islamic Center, and the Memorial International Power Feast Food Pantry.

There were radiant faces and tears of joy as 26 employee families received gifts donated by various hospital departments (19 total) for this year’s Adopt-a-Family program.

The NICU adopted a family this Christmas through Operation Break-through. A single mom of four children received clothes, toys, a gift card for mom and a holiday dinner (pictured here).

Altogether, 85 children and 40 adults received presents of much needed clothing, coats, shoes, and household items, as well as Christmas dinner—and of course, toys, games, and books for the children.

The Adopt-a-Family program is sponsored and coordinated by the Pastoral Care Department with donations managed by contributing hospital units. Thanks to each and every one who took time to select,

shop, wrap and deliver gifts. Some enterprising departments are already beginning to plan for next year! The holiday spirit is alive and vibrant at Research Medical

The Grossman Burn Center team, led by Carmen Wheatley, RN, volunteered two hours of their time at Harvester’s. They boxed up 750 bags of food for children in the community who have limited funds or access to food. They put together what they call “BackSnacks” that they distribute to kids on the weekends. Over the holiday break from school, Harvester’s will distribute double what they normally do because the kids will not be receiving meals from school.

Thank you to all Research Medical Center employees who gave back this holiday season!

Adopt-a-Family

Grossman Burn Center Volunteers as at Team

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Meg garcia, MD, Featured on KCTV5’s It’s Your HealthTo view the newscasts, visit the Newsroom on www.ResearchMedicalCenter.com.

Meg Garcia, MD, burn surgeon at Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center discussed how the holidays bring a higher risk for burns and the steps you can take to prevent injuries to you and your children.

To make an appointment with or refer patients to Dr. Garcia, call Kansas City Vascular and General Surgery at (913) 754-2800.

Grossman Burn Center2316 E Meyer Blvd. • Kansas City, MO 64132

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The Quest to Eliminate Hepatitis C virusKC area doctor leads the way. For the last 20 years, Dr. Bradley Freilich has been at the forefront as a principal investigator of research studies seeking to find a cure for Hepatitis C virus in-fection (HCV). In early October, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Harvoni, a drug that holds promise for the more than 3 million Americans who suffer from HCV. Dr. Freilich, a physician and medical director of the Hepatitis Treatment Center at Research Medical Center Brookside, is excited about the possibility of a cure.

“This drug represents a game changer for those who suffer from this debilitating disease,” says Dr. Freilich. The goal is to make the disease rare by 2026. “The new drug has the potential to cure 94-98 per-cent of patients affected the disease.”

Dr. Freilich is also reaching out to those who may not know they have the disease. He along with the Cen-ters for Disease Control recommends that people born between 1945 and 1965 get screened for HCV.

In addition to the target age group, other risk factors include: • People who have currently or previously injected

illegal drugs.• People who had blood transfusions prior to 1992.• People who have unprotected sex with an

infected person.

Dr. Freilich leads the team at Kansas City Research Institute who are researching diseases that affect the liver, pancreas and digestive tract.

The Hepatitis Treatment Clinic at Research Medical Center Brookside is a full service practice that screens potential HCV patients, and provides expert diagnosis and treatment.

To learn more visit kcresearchinstitute.com.

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Medical Staff Celebrates the Holidays

Robert Golder, MD, VP, RMC Medical Staff, Jackie DeSouza, CEO and Robert Sullivan,

MD, President, RMC Medical Staff

Well, here it is – that pesky time of year again when you feel compelled to review your life and come up with a few ways to make it better. Everything we come up with sounds eminently doable until we actually try ….. then, not so much. So, in the spirit of knowing what we should pledge as healthcare resolutions, let’s review:

1. Avoid tobacco – don’t smoke, chew, snort, inhale or suck anything that has tobacco in it. Tobacco ABSOLUTELY is one of the causes of many cancers. I understand that to quit using tobacco is one of the hardest things to do. I can’t help you with that – but I can almost guarantee that you will be healthier and probably live longer without it in your life.

2. Eat well – like you want to be healthy and live longer. Fruits, vegetables, low fat, grains, beans and reduced alcohol intake. It is not really that expensive to eat healthy – it just requires a little more time and thought than grabbing a cheeseburger and fries for lunch. Start slowly and just eliminate the gravy from your biscuit in the morning and you will have a good beginning.

3. Move more – you don’t have to run a marathon or even go to yoga class. Just walk a total of 150 minutes a week at a moderate pace (translation – no sauntering) and you make your goal. That is only 26 minutes a day of cumulative walking.

4. Avoid the midday sun – no sunbathing with oil and foil from 10 am to 4 pm. Lest we forget – that also includes tanning beds and sunlamps at any time during the day. As someone who has had squamous cell carcinoma both cut and burned out and off – take my advice. I know the sun feels great and you look great when you’re tan. Use self-tanner and be here.

The above four points are the ones that are almost always mentioned when we talk about preventing cancer and staying healthy. I am going to add two more that have recently shown to help with cancer avoidance.

1. Get screened – for Hepatitis B, HPV, colon cancer, breast cancer, cervical and ovarian cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer. Most insurance companies will cover mammograms, colonoscopies, Pap smears and the routine blood work for Hep B and HPV. If you are a smoker and concerned about lung cancer, there are voluntary low dose CT screenings that will image your lungs and highlight any concerning areas. For skin cancer, you need to check all areas of your largest organ, your skin, at least once a year for black spots, moving moles or just crusty areas that never seem to go away. If you are concerned, call a dermatologist immediately. Dermatologists can also, for a minimal fee, check your skin for you. Don’t forget the bottom of your feet, between your toes, and your scalp!

2. Lessen the stress in your life with mind-body contemplative medicine – yes, the woo-woo stuff: meditation and yoga. When you meditate, you clear your mind and sweep away the information overload that builds up making you tired, tense and vulnerable. Yoga not only helps clear the mind, but focuses the body on gentle movement that strengthens and rewards with a sense of well-being. Or, just take a walk to clear your thoughts and re-focus on the things that need your attention.

Pick one of the above-listed points to try and you are ahead of the game! Happy 2015 – may it be a happy, healthy and prosperous year for all of us!

Provided by Jennifer Berko, RN, BSN, Nurse Navigator, Liver and Pancreas Institute, Research Medical Center


Molecular Profiling Through Personalized MedicineSarah Cannon HCA Midwest Health brings patients access to cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment options in their local, community hospitals including molecular profiling, which can personalize treatment options that are tailored to the genetic profile of the patient’s cancer.

Through this partnership and the molecular profiling initiative, also called genomic profiling or tumor profiling, we can offer genetic identification to personalize and target the treatment for each patient. Our access to early-phase clinical trials through Sarah Cannon can also leverage molecular profiling technologies. Other advantages include:

• Oncology specific molecular profiling is offered across our HCA Midwest Health hospitals • Approved drugs are matched to individual patient profiles based on genomic testing, aiding in quick treatment decisions • Patient assistance or compassionate use applications are requested if there is a drug matched to an indication that is currently in a clinical trial • HCA Midwest Health is conducting trials with pharmaceutical partners that have a primary focus in genomic profiling connected to appropriate drug planning and delivery to our patients.

For more information about molecular profiling and to view our video, visit www.hcamidwest.com/cancer.

Cancer CornerHealthcare Resolutions

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Trusted by Their paTienTs. recognized by Their peers.

We’re proud They are parT of our family.

Walter Bender, Jr, MD – Nephrology

Geoffrey Blatt, MD – Neurosurgery

Stephen Bloom, MD – Cardiovascular

David Bock, MD – Urology Surgery

Douglas Bradley, MD – Family Medicine

Robert Bruce, MD – Orthopedic Surgery

Richard Butin, MD – Internal Medicine

Jeffrey Cameron, MD – General Surgery

Joe Cates, MD – General Surgery

Jonathan Chilton, MD – Neurosurgery

Sherman Cole, MD – Psychiatry

Michael Connor, MD – Gastroenterology

Tracy Cowles, MD – Maternal-Fetal

Mark Davidner, MD – Oncology

John Davis, II, MD – Oncology

Jeffrey Dillow, MD – Plastic Surgery

Thomas Eyen, MD – Otolaryngology Surgery

Kevin Farrell, DO – Internal Medicine

Michael Fedotin, MD –Gastroenterology

Brent Finley, MD – Maternal-Fetal

Brent Ginsberg, MD – Gastroenterology

Robert Golder, MD – Nephrology

Hamner Hannah, III, MD – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Verda Hicks, MD – Gynecology Oncology

Edward Higgins, Jr, MD – General Surgery

Bradley Koffman, MD – Radiation Oncology

Harriet Langley, MD – Nephrology

Willie Lawrence, MD – Cardiovascular

Paul Leahy, MD – Plastic Surgery

Charles Lederer, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Graham Lee, MD – Radiology

David Lyon, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Mark Maslan, MD – Otolaryngology Surgery

David McKinsey, MD – Infectious Disease

Richard McKittrick, MD – Oncology

Gerald McNamara, MD – Orthopedic Surgery

James Miller, MD – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Daniel Murillo, MD – Transplant Surgery

Richard Muther, MD – Nephrology

Regina Nouhan, MD – Plastic Surgery

Ujjaval Patel, MD – Cardiovascular

Kelly Pendergrass, MD – Oncology

Jane Pennington, MD – Pediatrics

Gerald Reid, MD – Nephrology

Louis Ridgway, MD – Maternal-Fetal

William Rosenberg, MD – Neurosurgery

Lawrence Rues, MD – Family Medicine

Nelson Sabates, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Stephen Salanski, MD – Family Medicine

Thomas Samuelson, MD – Orthopedic Surgery

John Sand, MD – Neurology

Steven Segraves, MD – Psychiatry

Frederic Seligson, MD – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

John Sheldon, MD – Radiation Oncology

Anne Sly, MD – Family Medicine

Stephen Smalley, MD – Radiation Oncology

Gregory Starks, MD – Infertility

Michael Stiles, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Mark Suenram, MD – Family Medicine

Russell Tackett, MD – Urology Surgery

Jackie Tenney, MD – Pediatrics

Douglas Tietjen, MD – Urology Surgery

Christopher Van Horn, MD – Psychiatry

Terry Wall, MD – Radiation Oncology

Billi Wallace, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Timothy Walline, MD – Ophthalmology Surgery

Michael Waxman, MD – Pulmonary

Kathleen Weatherstone, MD – Neonatology

Congratulations to our 2014 Super Doctors®

For a doctor referral, please call (816) 751-3000 • www.ResearchMedicalCenter.com


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Giving each patient and their family the best patient experience is a top priority at every Research Medical Center entity. When patients take the time to let us know they had a great experience, we’ll share these. Here are only a few from the past month.

“I have had two outpatient surgeries and an ER visit to Research Medical Center in the last six months. Every employee and doctor I encountered has been positive, helpful and genuinely cared about my well being. I just cannot say enough positive things about my experience. Due to my chronic health problems, I have visited many hospitals in the area and none has the service your facility has. As a nurse I have worked in a couple of hospitals in the area and have never encountered such a positive environment. I would recommend your facility to everyone. ”

“Today marks the one year anniversary of the day all of you helped save this little guys life... his and his mother’s, who was 15 weeks pregnant the day of her accident, which resulted in her being in a coma. Without the wonderful people at your facility, we would have lost both of them that day. Today he is a happy healthy 8 month old. We cannot thank all of you enough. Even though these words are inadequate, Thank you!”

“I asked him (Andrew Sides, Transport) for directions and instead of that he walked me and the patient to vascular lab, even showed me where the techs sit before leaving us in the safe hands of the techs. Thank you Andrew for your kindness and smiles!

“While visiting with a patient, she asked that I be sure Belinda (McCormick) was recognized for providing her excellent care. She was here for an elective surgery and Belinda was her nurse the 2 nights that she stayed. Thanks!”

“I was in a patient’s room helping him activate an Advance Directive/Durable Power of Attorney form and he mentioned that he said he was very glad to be at Research Medical Center, and that he enjoyed talking with Dorothea (EVS).

JaNUaRY 6: Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists Research Medical Center Location grand Opening

JaNUaRY 7: Midwest Women’s Healthcare Specialists Northland Location grand Opening

FeBRUaRY 20: Winter Nursing education Symposium, Research Medical Center, Classroom J/K on B-level, 8:00am - 12:30pm

MaRCH 12: annual Competency Fair

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Healthy Habits UpdateSuperfood for January – CitruS fruitS!Happy New Year! This year, make your resolutions to eat healthier an easy goal to meet by adding citrus fruits to your diet. Historically, citrus fruits are well known as being a great source of Vitamin C, and therefore help fight off the common cold. Did you know they are also an excellent source of calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and a variety of B vitamins? Additionally, they are one of the best fat-burning items in the market, making those pesky weight loss goals even more obtainable! Citrus fruits make a great addition in salads, smoothies, or eaten wholly just as they are. Look for citrus fruits around the café where whole fruit is sold. Start this new year off positively by eating right and living well!

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Citrus fruits were one of the first foods to show the connection between diet and disease prevention. These ready-to-eat, winter fruits are packed with antioxidants and are perfect for snacking throughout the day!

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Clinical excellence UpdateSave The Date – annual Competency Fairit’s mandatory for all nursing, radiology, respiratory, and transport staff hired before December 31st, 2014, to attend one of the following three dates:

• March 12th, 2015• June 9th, 2015 • October 7th, 2015

Save The Date – Winter Nursing education SymposiumFebruary 20th from 0800-1230 in Classroom J/KFree CeUs!!!

January is National Stalking awareness Month

Provided by Stephany Moore, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian

Imagine that you don’t feel safe. Someone is following you, texting and e-mailing you,and you are afraid. In one year, 6.6 million Americans were victims of stalking — adangerous crime that can happen to anyone. The majority of stalking victims are stalked by someone they know. If you or anyone you know is being stalked by a friend, partner, or need more information on stalking, contact Rose Brooks Center at 816-861-6100, or visit www.rosebrooks.org. An advocate can talk to you over the phone or at Research Medical Center, confidentially.

Provided by Ember Urbach, MSW, Bridge Coordinator, Research Medical Center


Research Medical Center is hiring wise night nurses for night and weekend patient care and you may earn a $3,000 referral bonus per nurse you refer who we hire! Make referrals by completing the form linked below (one for each candidate). New nurses need to be hired or accept a full-time night or weekend bonus-eligible position by January 31, 2015. Whoooo can I refer? • Any nurse who is not a current employee of any HCA Midwest Health facility who, • Has a minimum of two years of experience. • One referral bonus can be paid per nurse hired. To refer a nurse and be eligible for the bonus, contact Asbury Broadnax at (816) 276-4176 to receive a referral bonus form. You may either send the completed form to Asbury via e-mail at [email protected] or fax it to Research Medical Center’s Human Resources, Attention: Asbury Broadnax at fax number (816) 276-3571. Please call (816) 276-4176 or e-mail Asbury to confirm receipt of your completed form. What’s in it for me? When Research Medical Center hires your full-time nursing candidates, you will get paid: • $1,500 per referred nurse who successfully completes 90 days of employment • And an additional $1,500 per referred nurse who successfully completes one year of employment (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment). What’s in it for the new nurse? Research Medical Center is also offering these new nurses a $5,000 – 10,000 Night Owl Nurse bonus. When we hire a new full-time night nurse in any of our inpatient units, surgery department, emergency department, or cardiac cath lab, he/she will get paid: • $5,000: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at completion of two years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment) or • $7,500: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at two-year anniversary, and $2,500 at completion of three years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment) or • $10,000: $1,000 at 90 days of employment, $1,500 at one-year anniversary, $2,500 at two-year anniversary, $2,500 at three-year anniversary, and $2,500 at the completion of four years working at one of the best hospitals in the region. (required taxes and deductions will be withheld from each payment)

To apply for a nursing position at Research Medical Center, go to ResearchMedicalCenter.com/careers/nursing-jobs.dot.

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