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FOCUS News for South County Hospital Medical Staff February 2015
This Issue
Women’s Choice Award™
Wear Red for Heart Health
Four-Letter Word
Video of Month
Super Bowl Showdown
Wakefield Concert Band
Mark Your Calendar
New Medical Staff Members
A Word with Dr. Sabina
Centreville Bank Donates to Cancer Care Campaign
Men’s Health Night
Pathway to Excellence Re-accreditation
Health eCooking
CME Opportunities
DAISY Award Winner
Of Interest
On the Bookshelf
Getaways
South County Hospital earns Women’s choice Award®, Recognized as a top hospital for obstetric care
Wear red to support heart health
South County Hospital was one of two hospitals in Rhode Island to receive a 2015 Women’s Choice Award®
for outstanding care in obstetrics. This designation is one-of-a-kind and identifies the country’s best healthcare institutions based on female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence, and what women say they want from a hospital. “South County Hospital is honored to have received The Women’s Choice Award,” said Lisa Rameaka, MD, Medical Director of the Women’s Health Service Line at South County Hospital. “It speaks to the high level of patient satisfaction, quality, and personalized care that we strive to provide each woman who receives obstetrical care at
South County Hospital. The America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics scoring process is unique in that it is the only national list that focuses on female patient satisfaction. The hospitals that qualify for this highly selective designation provide an exceptional level of obstetric services. Scoring is based on patient recommendation scores, as provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys, as well as an analysis that identifies criteria most important to women’s patient satisfaction.
Every Friday in February is ‘Wear Red Friday’ to support the American Heart Association’s heart health initiatives. Show
your support by purchasing a sticker in Human Resources and wear red each Friday during February. All proceeds go toward our effort of raising $10,000 for the June 7th Heart Health Walk to be held in Providence. Also during February, the Dietary team will feature heart-healthy foods every Friday in recognition of South County Hospital’s efforts. If you’re interested in walking in the American Heart Assocation Heart Walk in Providence alongide your colleagues, contact Shannon Abbotts at [email protected] or at 788-8968.
Lisa Rameaka, MD, Medical Director of the Women’s Health Services
A word with William Sabina, MD
Physician Focus is a publication for the medical staff of South County Hospital. Questions or comments should be directed to Martha Murphy at 401 788-1606 or Jamie DelVecchio at 401 788-1173.
Medical Staff OfficersMedical Staff President
William Sabina, MD401 788-1958
Acting Vice PresidentAaron Weisbord, MD
Video of the MonthLocal Super Bowl Star. Born missing the tibia and fibula bones in both of his legs, six year old Cranston native Braylon O’Neill is
now thriving and playing sports with the help of Microsoft technology. Watch Braylon in
the 2015 Microsoft Super Bowl commercial.
Chief Medical Officer
Four-Letter Word
As I approach my second month working for South County Hospital Healthcare System, a dominant
theme has emerged. I’m sure you all know the four-letter word I’m talking about: SNOW. It has been a major element during my first month as chief medical officer. Granted, PHO, ACO and PCMH are always in my thoughts along with many other acronyms but, so far, for 2015, SNOW is the word swirling through my thoughts. All that snow has revealed a few things that many of you probably don’t know about our Hospital System; I say that because I’m learning them as I go. While I knew we had a very competent, dedicated staff that cares deeply about our patients and our community, the snow has shown that they are all that and more. Their response to what feels like non-stop storms, beginning with the blizzard last month, has been coordinated, complicated and immediate. It all started with contingency planning on Monday, January 26, the day before the storm hit. Donna Donilon, RN, AVP for nursing education, was the administrator “on call” that week and as such became the default incident commander. She calmly took on the role, initiating a well-orchestrated activation of coordinated responses that left nothing to chance.
Meetings took place in the Command Center, in the Borda Wing ground floor Conference Room, with managers from virtually every department present—in person or by phone. These meetings were efficient yet thorough, with occasional participation by DOH and HARI staff via conference call. All potential permutations of the weather were discussed and contingencies for various threats were planned.
Clearly, the managers knew their responsibilities. They reported their actions for the upcoming storm based on a worst-case scenario. Throughout, the overriding concerns were for the care of patients and
safety of our staff. As the snowfall worsened, the dedication of South County Hospital Staff was more and more evident. One hundred and nineteen people stayed in the hospital that first night as the roads were closed by Governor Raimondo. (The local Benny’s had its shelves cleared of inflatable mattresses as if they were bread or milk.) The patients and staff were safe and cared for. Other hospitals in our state were not as lucky; one hospital had a large number of sick calls the second day of the storm. Coordination of the return to business-as-usual continued with meetings and by phone. The logistics of restarting a hospital are amazing. I think Big Brown (UPS) would have been challenged. All was carried out with calm, coordinated professionalism. We are lucky here in South County Hospital Healthcare System to have a community of such dedicated professionals in all areas. Take a moment to thank them before the next storm.
Russell Corcoran, [email protected]
Hospital News
February 2015Mark Your Calendar
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-Dept. of OBGYN, Library, 6-8p.m.
-Leadership Council, Library 7-9a.m.
-Tumor Board, Potter, 7-8a.m.-Credentials Com., Frost 1, 7-9a.m.
-Tumor Board, Potter, 7-8a.m.-Med Exec. Com., Potter A, 7-9a.m.
-Tumor Board, Potter, 7-8a.m.
-Tumor Board, Potter, 7-8a.m.-ICU Com., Borda 2, 7:15-8:45a.m.
-M&M, Potter, Noon-1p.m.
-Dept. of Emer. Med., DI Conf. Rm., 7-9a.m.
-Dept. of Anes., Anes. Dept., 7-8a.m.-Dept. of Surg., Potter, 7-8a.m.-Med. Staff, Potter, 8-9:30 a.m.
-Med Records Com., Library, 7:15-8:45a.m.
Wakefield Concert Band To Dedicate Spring Performance to Hospital’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program
On Sunday, May 3, at 4:00 p.m. at South Kingstown High School, the popular Wakefield Concert Band will dedicate all proceeds
from its “Kaleidoscope of Sound” concert to support South County Hospital’s STAR™ Program, a multi-disciplinary approach that helps individuals who are dealing with cancer. The STAR Program was developed by Julie Silver, MD (herself a cancer survivor and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School) to promote understanding of the healing process and to help survivors regain strength and quality of life. Since 2008, the Wakefield Concert Band has raised more than $90,000 to benefit the Hospital. By supporting the Band’s concert in May, you will be helping many in your community. Please join us! For tickets or more information, visit www.wakefieldconcertband.com or send an email to [email protected].
Super Bowl Showdown
Emergency Dept. Nurse Manager
Steve Juchnik, RN, (left) and William Sabina, MD, (right) give a disapproving thumbs down to Lisa Munkelwitz’s, risk analyst, Seattle Seahawks jersey. A close game, the New England Patriots squeaked out a win 28-24 against the Seahawks. On Friday, January 30—two days before the big game—staff were able to wear their favorite football team’s jersey by donating $2 to the Caring in Crisis fund, an emergency fund that helps staff experiencing a financial hardship due to a home disaster or family illness, among other burdens. To donate to the Caring in Crisis fund—through a one-time or recurring donation—contact Joanne Soccio in Human Resources at ext. 1407 or [email protected].
New Colleagues
Welcome to the Medical StaffAamir Ahmad, MDDepartment of Diagnostic Imaging A graduate of Aga Khan University Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Ahmad completed a one-year fellowship in vascular/interventional radiology at the Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at University of Texas Southwestern. Previously, he was a Resident Physician in the Department of Internal Medicine, then the Department of Radiology at the University of Louisville. Ahmad has experience working as a research associate at Harvard Medical School and Mass. General Hospital, and Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Barbara Forloney, CNSDepartment of Medicine - Behavioral HealthWith experience as a geriatric clinical nurse specialist, Forloney is also an ANCC certified psychiatric clinical nurse. She joins the Hospital’s Behavioral Health department after recently receiving a post graduate certificate from the adult/geriatric nurse practitioner program at the University of Rhode Island.
Patrick Koo, MDDepartment of Medicine - Critical CareMost recently in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at Memorial Hospital, Dr. Koo graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in the Dominica and completed a residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center (UCHC) in primary care internal medicine. He went on to complete a chief residency at UCHC in internal medicine and a clinical fellowship and research fellowship at Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Do you want to submit an idea or story for the next issue of Physician Focus? Contact Martha Murphy at 788-1606 or Jamie DelVecchio at 788-1173.
Got an idea?
Most of you know by now that I am a step-father to two wonderful women. I can’t say girls anymore
as they are well into their “later 20’s” and have begun lives of their own. My oldest daughter has just accepted her first RN job as an Emergency Department Nurse. To say that I am an extremely proud father would be an understatement. My wife and I both work in the Emergency Department and while we often refer to our colleagues and friends as our “family,” our actual family will share one more important milestone: we will continue to care for one the most challenging populations within the healthcare environment. The acutely ill emergency patient. You see, the modern day Emergency Department, while a place that is equal parts battlefield, refuge, respite and high-tech healthcare environment, is also where the men and women who take care of the most critically ill and in-need patients are frequently assaulted. The same nurse who often goes without lunch or dinner, bathroom or even 15-minute breaks, is also the frequent target of belligerent patients, intoxicated young people, and irate family members. Their aggression, increasingly, is leveled at the very same healthcare workers that are trying to help them and their loved ones. Thirty states have now passed legislation making it a felony for any violence against
healthcare workers. Many other states have increased the penalty for assault on nurses, and some have even passed bills requiring increased safety protocols. In 2011, the Emergency Nurses Association surveyed 6,504 emergency room nurses; 54.5% reported that violence had occurred during the previous workweek. Legislation will not be effective, however, until complacency from both healthcare workers and society changes. This violence cannot be tolerated. Our very lives, increasingly, are threatened by those we strive feverishly to save. It is a calling to risk one’s life and health to care for others. My utmost respect for all who do this. So yes, that’s right, my sweet Aimee has grown from the happy go-lucky cheerleader in high school, to the overworked and underpaid CNA, to a graduate nurse working beside her mother and me on the floors. Now, she will be working in her own ED, alongside other physicians and nurses whom I hope provide her with guidance and knowledge and, most importantly, keep her safe.As always, thank you for the wonderful work that you all do…
Bill Sabina, MD, FACEPPresident of the Medical Staff, [email protected]
Doctors walked past law enforcement officials as they departed The Shapiro building at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after police say one person was shot. Steven Sennel/ AP
In Memory: Dr. Michael Davidson
A word with William Sabina, MD, President of the Medical Staff
Do Good, Feel Good
Wednesday, March 11, 20156:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Poliquin Group Bldg., 1598 South County TrailRt. 2, East Greenwich
7th annualMen’s Health Night
Keynote Speaker: John J. Ratey, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and best-selling author. Named one of the Best Doctors in America, he is an authority on the brain-fitness connection. Attendees will receive his new book, Spark:The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain.
ATTN Men! An evening just for you.Informative and—as hard as this may be to believe—fun! Important NEW information for men on:– The brain-fitness connection– Feet first—the sole of your health– How to address mid-life stress and depression– Staying vital as you age—physically and sexually• Four distinguished medical experts• Extensive Q & A• Awesome buffet dinner!• Amazing Raffle Prizes: sports tickets, restaurantgift cards, a flat screen TV—and more!
This event is FREE, but seating is limited so ensure your space by registering at www.schospital.com or calling 401 788-3869!
Centreville Bank has donated $250,000 to The Campaign for Cancer Care at South County Hospital. The announcement
was made jointly by South County Hospital President/CEO Lou Giancola and Centreville Bank President/CEO Raymond Bolster at a check presentation at the Hospital on January 16, 2015, pictured below alongside Brenda Owren, Regional Manager for Centreville Bank and her brother Matt Callaghan, exercise technician at South County Hospital and a cancer survivor. “We are extremely grateful to Centreville Bank for its very generous support,” said South County Hospital President/CEO Louis Giancola, noting that the bank’s gift is the largest corporate contribution to the Campaign received to date. “Our two institutions share a deep commitment to the people of this community. Together with all of our other generous Campaign donors, we are creating a facility that will make a significant difference in the lives of people with cancer living in Southern Rhode Island.”
The Campaign for Cancer Care aims to raise $6.5 million in support of South County Hospital’s planned Community Cancer Center, which will encompass a new chemotherapy infusion center with adjacent offices for physicians and other care team members. The Center will also offer breast tomosynthesis, or 3-D mammography, as well as Reiki and other complementary therapies. As is currently the case, all patients will be guided through diagnosis and treatment by experienced oncology nurses who serve as patient navigators. jump to 6
Lou Giancola (left), South County Hospital President/CEO, is presented with a $250,000 donation from Centreville Bank for the Hospital’s Campaign for Cancer Care. Also pictured are Brenda Owren, Regional Manager for Centreville Bank; her brother Matt Callaghan, exercise technician at South County Hospital and a cancer survivor; and Raymond Bolster (right), Centreville Bank President/CEO.
Centreville Bank Donates $250,000 to South County Hospital Community Cancer Center
Pathway to Excellence™
Yield: 6 servings | Calories: 184 | Fat: 3g
Ingredients• 1 lb dried black beans• 1 Tbsp canola oil• 1 medium onion, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, minced• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and
minced• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder• 1 tsp ground cumin• 1/4 tsp dried oregano• 3 cups water• 1 Tbsp lime juice• 1 bay leaf, optional
• 1/2 tsp salt• 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream, for garnish• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh tomato, for garnish
PreparationSift and sort through the beans and remove any stones and broken beans. In a large pot, place sorted beans and enough water to cover by 3 inches. Do not cover with a lid. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Continue simmering for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and set aside.
In another large pot, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add jalapeno,
chili powder, cumin and oregano and sauté about 5 minutes, or until the jalapeño is soft. Add cooked beans, water, lime juice and bay leaf (if using) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
Transfer 2 cups soup to a blender and purée. Return to pot and reheat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Add salt and stir.
Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro and chopped tomato for garnish, if desired.
Here’s a black bean soup recipe that you can serve to your vegetarian and gluten free friends. Chili powder and lime juice give this vegetarian recipe for black bean soup a nice kick.
Health eCooking: Black Bean Soup
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South County Hospital was reaccredited as a Pathway to Excellence™ Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In 2012, it was the first hospital in New England to receive this prestigious recognition. The Pathway to Excellence™ designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. Above are some of the staff integral in the reaccreditation: (l-r) Maureen Pearlman, RN; Allison Hoffman, RN; Bobbie Fay, RN; Pat Towle, RN; Laura Weindel, RN; Julie Parrillo, RN; Donna Donilon, RN; Maggie Thomas, Human Resources; Suzanne Chinn, RN; Anne Schmidt, CNO; Holly Marcello, RN; Steve Juchnik, RN
Cancer Care Campaign cont. from 5 South County Hospital’s cancer services are accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. “Centreville Bank is greatly supportive of South County Hospital’s initiative to enhance the quality of its cancer care
center, not only for South County residents but for all Rhode Islanders,” stated Centreville Bank President/CEO Raymond Bolster. “We are very fortunate to have a program of this quality in our community.”
News
CME OpportunitiesDepartment Chiefs
AnesthesiologyHenry Cabrera, MD
Diagnostic ImagingJames Blechman, MD
Emergency Medicine (acting)Timothy R. Drury, MD, FACEP
MedicineStuart Demirs, MD
Family MedicineDariusz Krostrzewa, MD
OB/GYNJeffrey Joseph, MD
Pathology/LaboratoryJames Carlsten, MD
PediatricsRoger Fazio, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryDavid Burns, DO
SurgeryJames McCormick, DPM
Cardiology for Primary CareMarch 19-21, 2015All Inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa | JamaicaThis conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered cardiology medical issues, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops.
NYU Seminar in Advanced RheumatologyMarch 19-21, 2015NYU Langone Medical Center, Alumni Hall, Farkas Auditorium | New York, NYThe annual NYU Seminar in Advanced Rheumatology is an informative conference for rheumatologists, orthopedists, trainees in the rheumatic diseases, internists and other physicians with a special interest in rheumatology. It will review and address those areas where recent, solid knowledge in the treatment of rheumatic diseases is available, focusing particularly on the state-of-the-art in rheumatology, at the leading edge between new clinical knowledge and its translation into practice.
19th Annual Conference on Hypertension, Diabetes & DyslipidemiaJune 26-28, 2015 Charleston Marriott | Charleston, South CarolinaThis conference will address issues confronting the clinician who treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. The participant will learn the most current information on these issues and will be able to transport these clinical principles back to their every day practice to improve patient care.
Do you want to submit an idea or story for the next issue of Physician Focus? Contact Martha Murphy at 788-1606 or Jamie DelVecchio at 788-1173.
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South County Hospital registered nurse Lidia McGunagle was the latest recipient of the DAISY Award, an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. A Narragansett resident, Lidia was nominated for the award by one of her patients who praised her empathy, kindness, and expertise in the care she provided. Four nurses per year at South County Hospital are selected as DAISY award winners.
To nominate a nurse, visit www.schospital.com, Awards and Recognitions.
Frost 2 nurse recipient of DAISY Award
Lidia McGunagle, RN, Frost 2
The Back Page
Of Interest...
GetawaysOn theBookshelf...
Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World, by Mark Miodownik
A New York Times bestseller, this book is an eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science. A globally-renowned materials scientist, Miodownik has spent his life exploring objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, uncovering the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world.
Touch: The Science of Hand, Heart, and Mind, by David Linden
In his new book, Linden, a Johns Hopkins neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Compass of Pleasure, presents a fascinating examination of how the interface between our sense of touch and our emotional responses affects our social interactions as well as our general health and development. Witty and enlightening, Touch explores scientific advances that help explain our sense of self and our experience of the world.
Soup of the Day: 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year, Williams-SonomaAs are all the cookbooks in the Williams-Sonoma series, this one is beautifully produced and clearly written. Endlessly versatile, soup is perfect for any season and every occasion. With this book as your guide, you’ll find the perfect soup to match each season’s ingredients, weather, and sensibility. Full-color photographs enhance many of the recipes to help guide you.
Welcome to MiamiHome to the esteemed Trump National Doral Resort
Remembering Stanley Aronson, Brown medical school founder, Providence Journal columnist
And death shall have no dominion: a recent essay by Stanley Aronson, MD, gifted writer, speaker, physician, and teacher.
Can radio play a role in public health? TED talk by Anne Hallward, MD, host of award-winning Safe Space Radio, shows how one doctor can make a difference in a community.
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