Research Medical Center's October CARE Newsletter

In this issue:Pages 2-3: New Leadership and Physicians

Page 5: We CaRe Team spotlight: Inpatient Rehabilitation

Page 6: Cancer Corner

Page 7: Meet the Print shop

Page 9: Lunch with an “O” and employee Flu Clinic schedule

Page 10: Breast Cancer awareness Month activities

Page 13: emergency services Marketing Campaign

edITOR:Corrine everson

VP, Marketing/PR(816) 276-9293

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WRITeR/LaYOUT: stacie Madigan

specialist, Marketing/PR (816) 276-9475

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Dear Research Medical Center Family,

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here! Our new partnership with Sarah Cannon is already helping our leading-edge physicians expand the care they provide to patients. The Sarah Cannon Research Institute has conducted more than 130 first-in-man clinical trials to date and is among the largest early-phase research programs worldwide. We have access to many of these clinical trials. This advances our cancer service line by helping us offer comprehensive cancer services from genetic testing, screening, diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, and survivorship.

The HCA Wellness Program made some changes this year. The goal is to make it easier for you to achieve the health results you desire. You should

have received communication about this at your home. I hope you will encourage your friends and family to practice preventive health by getting a flu shot and seeing a primary care physician at least once each year. This is the best way to take part in the age-appropriate screenings we offer to prevent disease and reduce health risks.

On Saturday, October 11 we are participating in the Kidney Walk for the first time. More information on pg. 11 under Upcoming Events. Research Medical Center offers the region’s most advanced program for kidney transplant with superior patient outcomes. One of our living donors and her soon-to-be kidney transplant recipient recently celebrated at the Monday Night Chief’s game.

We’re thrilled to now have a group of hospitalists dedicated to Research Medical Center inpatients. By the end of October we’ll have 13 hospitalists and nurse practitioners on our team. The physicians are pictured on pg. 3. These physicians also take direct patient admissions from physician offices and our emergency room.

In the past month, we made progress in patient experience measures in the categories of communication about medicines and discharge information. I’m asking you to please devote more attention to providing the best patient experience with every patient, every day. We want our patients to have a great service experience, in addition to getting great medical care. Research Medical Center can be the best hospital for quality outcomes and patient experience. This takes work and dedication by every caregiver and every support person. Not only is this right way to deliver care, it’s also how we compete and grow. Pleased patients tell their friends and family we are the best place to get care.

Thank you for your commitment!

Sincerely,

President and CEO

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Donor, Michelle with recipient, Donald

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Research Medical Center Welcomes Leaders

Renee Pegram, RTR(M), BS, has accepted the position as the Cardiovascular Services Director at Research Medical Center. She comes to us from Bon Secours Virginia Health System in Midlothian, VA where she was the administrative director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center since 2012. She has key experience in building and developing cardiovascular programs while maintaining positive relationships with the physician leadership and the staff and has 20 years of professional experience.

Megan Fischer has returned as our Vice President of Quality. Megan was with Research Medical Center previously and recently rejoined our team. She holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration and has ten years of organizational performance and quality improvement experience, including leadership in this scope of work at several health care organizations. Welcome back Megan!

How are You Performing?Research Medical Center’s senior leadership team and department directors are investing a lot of time into organizational improvement. This scope of work is all centered around living our mission for patients and our fellow teammates focusing on three strategic priorities. • DeliveringExceptionalCare• DevelopingOurPeople• BuildingOurBrand All staff is working very hard in every one of these areas with great commitment. Positive, committed attitudes are leading us to be a better organization with better results. Gradually and positively, we will move to even higher performance in every measure for which we are held accountable. We are on our way! In order to commit deeper to developing our people, every Research Medical Center entity employee (hired before June 2014) will be invited to participate in a conversation where your supervisor and you will discuss our organizational goals, your ideas to advance organizational performance, and your personal commitment to providing the highest quality care and experience to your patients. This employee/supervisor discussion will be conducted in addition to our annual evaluation process, not in substitute of it. The main goal is to add an opportunity for employee/supervisor listening and learning. We want to better understand what motivates highly engaged employees and what we can do better with employees who have concerns or issues that are hold-ing them back from being more engaged employees. This is an opportunity to listen and then take action so we may all move toward performing at the best of our ability.

Lisa Thaller, RN, BSN, has been promoted to Director of Women’s Services. She will now be responsible for advancing patient experience, employee engagement, clinical quality and growth strategies for our neonatal intensive care unit and our labor and delivery services. Lisa came to Research in 2013 from Lafayette Regional where she had been providing nursing care to patients in multiple clinical areas for nine years. She started here as a charge nurse and was soon promoted to Manager of Labor and Delivery services. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Central Methodist University in 2010 after serving nearly seven years as a labor and delivery and outpatient women’s services registered nurse at Kansas City-area hospitals. While at Lafayette Regional, she was selected to participate in the HCA Leadership Academy and was honored with a Frist Humanitarian Award.

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The Hospitalists at Research Medical Center are dedicated to the care of hospitalized medical patients and are available to care for patients referred for admission from primary care providers and Research Medical Center’s Emergency Department. They also provide inpatient medical consultations ordered by our medical staff and accept direct patient admissions.

To refer patients for direct admission, please call pager: (816) 717-5181.

2316 E. Meyer Blvd. • Kansas City, MO 64132Phone: (816) 276-4360Fax: (816) 276-3970

Our Hospitalists:

Sachin Patel, MD

Aref Zaman, MD

John Paul Armilio, MD

Dacia McIntyre, MD

Kyle Coffman, MDMedical Director

Amber Botros, MD

PatriciaCox, MD

Tony Pallan, MD

SamEl-Dirani, MD

Research Medical Center Hospitalists


Research Medical Center Miracle on National Television Program

Elene Cowan captivated America when she told her story on The Doctors, a nationally televised TV show. Her twin sons, Carl and David were born 39 days apart thanks to excellent medical staff and NICU. Her ordeal began in January, when she and her husband, David, flew home to Missouri from Saudi Arabia. David works there as an emergency room doctor. While on the plane, Elene didn’t feel well and came directly to Research Medical Center when the plane landed.

Doctors found that Carl’s amniotic sac was entering the birth canal, Cowan’s cervix was starting to dilate and she was having contractions. With medication and other treatments, her labor was stalled for about a week, when she gave birth to Carl, tiny at 1.4 pounds. Her obstetrician, Dr. Howard Schwartz, said in an interview that he believed that Cowan suffered from an incompetent cervix, a condition where weak cervical tissue can cause premature birth. He placed a stitch to hold her cervix closed, and ordered antibiotics and medications to stall labor. Cowan’s labor became unstoppable again in late March, when David was born, weighing more than twice that of brother, at 2.9 pounds.

The boys stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit for weeks, then went home in late May, about a week after their due date of May 11. Doctors told Cowan the fraternal twins should be “perfectly healthy normal little boys.”

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We CaRe INPaTIeNT ReHaBILITaTION

The Research Medical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility is a post-acute care hospital unit that cares for patients that have both medical and functional deficits that need to improve before the patient can return to their home. The staff on our unit include a Medical Director, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, Patient Care Technicians, Case Managers, an IRF-PAI Coordinator, and Liaisons.

We develop and implement ideas to improve the patient experience. Two activities we implemented within the last year are ‘Lunches in the Cafeteria’ and ‘Painting and Pianos.’ Each Wednesday our therapy staff invites a patient to have lunch with them in the cafeteria. It is a great way to allow patients to choose their own meal. A dietician meets the therapists and patients in the cafeteria and helps the patients make meal choices that meet their dietary needs and requirements. Then, the patients and therapists sit together and have lunch in the cafeteria. Many patients have comment that it was great to choose their own meal. Additionally, they enjoyed the company of the other patients and therapists. Once a week three volunteers present ‘Painting and Pianos.’ Two of the volunteers assist patients in painting pictures with water colors, while the third volunteer plays the piano. The patients have commented that they enjoyed the painting, the social interaction, and the music. They enjoy seeing the paintings in their room the next day.

Our staff excel in providing compassionate care. Our average length of stay is 15 days. As a result, our team members have more time to build strong personal relationships with patients through listening and understanding each patient’s individual needs. Then, we strive to deliver the emotional and physical support that helps each patient achieve their goals. Our outcomes rank in the top 8% nationally when compared to the other 774 Inpatient Rehab Facilities across the country. Our outcome scores are generated by several factors; a couple of the most important are the functional improvement our patients achieve and the percentage that return to their home.

Provided by Rob Schlicht, Administrative Director, Research Medical Center and Research Medical Center Brookside CampusInpatient Rehab Facility, Rehabilitation Services, Neurophysiology, Brookside Fitness Center

Cynthia gee Wins silverNobody does IT Better Continues to shine

Contestants from Division R clubs in Area R61 and R63 competed in their area speech contests. Please join me in congratulating Cynthia Gee, of Nobody Does IT Better for 2nd Place-Evaluation. She will compete next at the Division R contest on Thursday evening, October 16, at Research Medical Center Brookside Campus.

Pictured here are (clockwise from left) John Mulroy from Taste of Success Toastmasters, Jason Dauwen, Michael Donnici, David McCaughey from Hear Me Out Toastmasters and Cynthia Gee from Nobody Does IT Better Toastmasters.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organiza-tion that teaches leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization’s membership exceeds 292,000 in more than 14,350 clubs in 122 countries. Since 1924, Toast-masters International has helped people of all backgrounds

become more confident in front of an audience. For information about our local Toastmasters club, Nobody Does IT Better, please visit toastmastersclub.org.


IN THe NeWsResearch Medical Center Case Manager

Co-authored Book

Susan Stern, RN, CCM, MHA, a Research Medical Center Case Manager in the Continuum of Care department wrote a chapter in the book, Case Management and Care Coordination Supporting Children and Families to Optimal Outcomes. The chapter focuses on helping families get through the managed care maze after hospitalization. It is being published by Springer and is available for purchase on Amazon. Check it out. Congratulations Susan!

S P R I N G E R B R I E F S I N P U B L I C H E A LT HC H I L D H E A LT H

Janet Treadwell Rebecca PerezDebbie Stubbs Jeanne W. McAllisterSusan Stern Ruth Buzi

Case Management and Care Coordination Supporting Children and Families to Optimal Outcomes

Cancer CornerCoC……aCos…… accredited…..Cancer Committee?

The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a program run by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS), formally recognizes outstanding cancer care programs for their commitment to providing comprehensive, high –quality and multidisciplinary patient centered care. This recognition is critical for a cancer center to show that they have met the national standards for quality oncology patient “standard” of care. Applying for and maintaining an accredited cancer program is a voluntary commitment that a hospital or care center makes to ensure that all patients seen in that facility will have access to the entire spectrum of essential cancer services from correct diagnosis to appropriate and cutting edge treatment, rehabilitation and emotional, physical and financial support.

In order for this accreditation to take place, a very large group of specialized healthcare professionals need to each do their part to meet all the requirements set out by the American College of Surgeons. This medical group includes Medical and Radiation Oncologists, Pathologists, Geneticists, Pastoral Care, Palliative Care, Nurse Navigators, Radiologists, Surgeons, Cancer Registry, Cancer Administrators, Chemotherapy and Radiation Nurses and Technicians, Dieticians, Social workers and even the CEO and COO of the hospital!

The photo below shows the Cancer Committee of Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Research Medical Center – those people that make cancer care happen in the outstanding way it does!

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


Meet HCa’s Print shop

From left to right: Danielle Bland, Phil Mendenhall, Justyn Taylor, Federico Garcia-Castells and Brett Gregory. These five Parallon/Xerox employees handle all print requests for the entire HCA Midwest and Delta region from simple fliers to bound booklets. With the help of all those machines behind them, they can print, bind, laminate, fold and mount on foam core all the requests they receive day-in and day-out. In tandem with the courier service, they do their best to get the job done and delivered to the requester by their due date. Thank you so much for all your hard work!

The surgical ICU achieves early success with Project Protect: Reduce Foley device Usage in the ICU Over the past two months, the Surgical ICU (SICU) has decreased foley device utilization by 8% resulting in a rate below the national average for August. The staff utilized the new nurse-driven foley removal policy that allows nurses to discontinue the catheters when continuation criteria is no longer met. The SICU staff addressed the necessity of each patient’s foley daily during interdisciplinary rounds and removed those that were no longer needed.

Research Medical Center has become part of a network of patient safety leaders associated with the Health Research & Educational Trust working to improve patient care in hospitals. The Intensive Care Units at Research Medical Center are participating in Project Protect, a national collaborative focused on decreasing catheter-associated urinary tract infections. This fellowship works with colleagues throughout the country to learn, implement and lead the reduction of hospital- acquired

infections. The fellowship is associated with the Health Research & Educational Trust and was applied for and awarded to Gayle Whitmore RN, Infection Prevention. Dr. Waxman is the physician champion for the project, which began in June 2014.

Provided by Gayle Whitmore, RN, Infection Prevention, Research Medical Center


IN THe NeWs

FC Kansas City earned National Title Research Medical Center is proud to be a sponsor!

Paige Baker, Interim CNO, Lisa Thaller, Director, Women’s Services and the Happy Hookers Crochet Group Live on FOX4 with Kathy Quinn

Willie Lawrence, Md and HCa Midwest Health Honored by american Heart association

Dr. Lawrence was honored with two awards for his leadership, dedication and commitment to furthering the mission of the American Heart Association. HCA Midwest Health was also honored by the American Heart Association as the Company of the Year at their Volunteer Appreciation Party on September 23rd.


Monthly Stay Connected Luncheons were started last year to give our employees another option for communication with senior leadership. The luncheons have been a great resource for feedback from employees and to allow informal discussion regarding what is going on at the hospital. Come ready with questions, comments, complaints, suggestions...anything you want to get heard by our senior leadership team.

These events are open to all employees whether PRN, part-time or full-time from both Research Medical Center and the Brookside Campus. We also want to include our affiliated employees on these campuses -- admitting, medical records, purchasing, etc.

We ask employees to call Human Resources to reserve a seat at the table with senior leaders. 20 employees can be seated per luncheon. These events are held in the Research Medical Center Boardroom on the 1st Floor near the front entrance from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Available dates through the end of 2014 are:

• October 22• November 19• December 17

Please call Human Resources at 816-276-3157 to leave your name, department, phone number and the date you would like to attend. Call to make your reservation today!

You are Invited! Monthly stay Connected LuncheonFree lunch with an “O”

employee Health schedules Flu Clinic datesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend an annual flu vaccine as the first and best way to protect against influenza. Get vaccinated as soon as the vaccine becomes available. This will help to ensure protection before the flu season begins. It takes about two weeks after the vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against influenza virus infection. The influenza vaccine provides protection throughout the flu season. Remember, you will not be at higher risk for contracting influenza in March or April if you receive the vaccine as early as September.

Research Medical Center Staff and Licensed Independent Practitioners Flu Clinic Dates:ReseaRch Medical centeR -- 3 east

Tuesday, October 14: 0700-1830Thursday, October 16: 0700-1200Thursday, October 23: 0700-1600Monday, October 27: 0700-1700

Friday, October 31 0700-1200

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Friday, October 10: 0700-1530

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Walk-in flu shots available at Walgreens Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. Most insurances plans accepted.

Local Community Nursing Schools to Assist with Influenza Clinics

Vessie Williams, RN, has organized the Research Medical Center influenza clinics with staffing from four Kansas City area Nursing schools: Research College of Nursing, Brown Mackie College, Penn Valley Community College, and National American University. The relationship with the nursing schools is a voluntary, mutually beneficial and professional interaction, which Vessie has cultivated over the past three years. This is a boon for Research Medical Center, as it affords efficient clinics without wait times. More importantly, it offers a great opportunity for the nursing schools to view Research Medical Center as a potential hospital for their future working career while gaining clinical experience to achieve safe and competent nursing practice.


Friday, October 10• $5 Jean Day -- if you are non-patient care staff and want to wear jeans with your pink, bring your $5 to Human Resources and the proceeds will benefit Research Medical Center’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk team.• Stop by the Breast Cancer Awareness table at the cafeteria between 11:00am and

1:00pm for information about breast health.

Saturday, October 25In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and our on-going relationship with the American Cancer Society, we want to let you know that many of our employee team members are stepping up to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer. On Saturday, October 25th, the American Cancer Society will hold its annual Making Strides walk event at the Liberty Memorial to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Some of the HCA Midwest Health employees who will be leading walk teams this year include Dr. Stephanie Graff, Gina Shay-Zapien and Ginny Gordanier who will be co-captains for the team – Dr. Graff & the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network; Heather Palmer team captain for Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at Centerpoint Medical Center; and Dr. Anne Kobbermann team captain for Dr. Kobbermann and the Sarah Cannon Network.

Anyone who is interested in joining the fight against breast cancer and Making Strides on October 25th is welcome to contact any of these team leaders to join their team. You can find more information at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/KansasCityMO

All Month • Wear pink on Fridays.• Sign-up for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Saturday, October 25 and make a donation to a great cause. Go to www.makingstrideswalk.org.• Don’t forget to schedule your mammogram at Research Medical Center or encourage your friends and family to do so! Call 816-751-3775 or click MidwestBreast.com today!• Like us on Facebook every time we post Breast Cancer Awareness information!

More Breast Cancer Awareness Month updates will be shared throughout

the month.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is hereand you’re invited to take part.

Research Medical Center received the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) award for the 3rd year in a row without deficiency.

OCTOBeR 11: Kidney Walk, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 10:00am

OCTOBeR 22: Lunch with an “O,” Research Medical Center Boardroom, 11:30am-12:30pm

OCTOBeR 23: stroke Potpourri for 100, Curry auditorium, Research Medical Center Classrooms J&K, 8:00am - 12:30pm

OCTOBeR 25: Making strides against Breast Cancer Walk, Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, MO, 9:00am

OCTOBeR 29: World stroke dayestablished by the World stroke Organization

OCTOBeR 31: employee Celebration, Research Medical Center Cafeteria, 11:00am - 1:00pm

OCTOBeR 31: 3rd annual Fall Nursing symposium, Research Medical Center auditorium on B-level, 8:00am - 12:30pm

NOVeMBeR 13: Bi-state stroke Consortium, Curry auditorium, Research Medical Center Brookside Campus, 7:30am - 12:30pm

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Healthy Habits UpdateSuperfood for october – pumpkin!This fall Pumpkin Spice flavored snacks and beverages are everywhere, and for good reason! Pumpkin is the superfood for October. With its high fiber and low fat content, pumpkins make a great healthy choice this fall. They also pack a punch with vitamins A and C and potassium. Check out all of our Pumpkin promotions in the Café this October and be sure to stop by for a special Pumpkin Bisque tasting with your Research Chef and Dietitians on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Provided by Stephany Moore, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian

U P C O M I N g

EventsPumpkins offer more than a way to express your carving talent. Their orange color lets you know they are full of vitamin A and other important nutrients.

Clinical excellence UpdateFRee CeUs

“stroke Potpourri for 100”Presented by Rachel Malloy, MsN, RN, CNRN, sCRNThursday October 23rd, 20140800-1230 (registration starts at 0745)Classrooms J&K on B-Level4.0 MONa Ces // 4.0 stroke hoursTo register, email [email protected]

3rd annual Research Medical Center Fall Nursing symposiumFriday October 31st, 20140800-1230 (registration starts at 0745)auditorium on B-Level4.0 MONa Ces // 2.0 sTeMI hours // 2.0 Trauma hoursTo register, email [email protected]

Bi-state stroke Consortium: Improving The OutcomesThursday November 13th, 20140800-1230 (registration starts at 0730)Curry auditorium at RMC Brookside Campus4.0 MONa Ces // 4.0 stroke hoursTo register, email [email protected]


Research Medical Center and The Bridge Program at Rose Brooks Center Recognizes domestic Violence

awareness MonthOctober marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, we remember the hundreds of thousands of families affected by violence, neglect, and abuse. 1 in 3 women will experience violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetimes. As advocates, healthcare providers, and supporters of those in need, Research Medical Center and Rose Brooks Center has developed a strong partnership to combat domestic violence.

Nearly 51,000 adults, youth and children received domestic violence services in Missouri in 2012. In 2013, Research Medical Center, Brookside Campus and Research Psychiatric Center served 329 individuals through the Bridge Program.

The Bridge program of Rose Brooks Center is a hospital-based advocacy program connecting victims of family violence with those who can help most. The Bridge Program is free and confidential for men and women experiencing violence. A Bridge Advocate can help find a safe place, assist with legal processes, Orders of Protection, and connect to support groups.

• Who can access the Bridge Program? The Bridge Program is not just for patients; services are available to hospital employees, guest, and students.

• How does a hospital employee make a Bridge referral? To request a Bridge Advocate meet with your patient at the hospital, please call our referral line: (816) 545-4700.

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

ECHO Team members pictured include (L to R): Liz Temain, Connie Kenworthy, Kelly Little, Dave Glover, Julianne Drees, Joyce Ferreira, Dawn Lumpkin and Brenda Freeman.

On September 18th, all members of the ECHO Team (Employees Contributing to Help Others) were invited to a celebratory reception on the west patio at Research Medical Center.

If you are interested in joining the ECHO team, please contact Rose Simone, Director of Development, The Research Foundation.

eCHO Team Members Recognized

2014 Community Block Party & Health Fair

The Research Foundation 2014 Community Block Party & Health Fair chaired by Dr. Gazala Parvin was a success! The annual event was held on Saturday, September 13th in the west parking lot of Research Medical Center. The purpose of the event is to encourage healthy lifestyles in the urban core of Kansas City.

In addition to the 90 health-related exhibitors, the Block Party featured free health screenings, healthy snacks and local entertainment. The Children’s Area featured crafts, carnival games, face painting and moon bounces. The Injury Prevention Area featured ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City, the Kansas City Missouri Police Department Bearcat and roll over simulator, the Missouri Highway Patrol’s seat belt convincer, the Kansas City Fire Department, Research Medical Center Emergency Services, the Grossman Burn Center and The Level 1 Trauma Center at Research Medical Center. The Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Be Happy Area featured exercise demonstrations, cooking demonstrations from Morrison Foods, relaxation technique demonstrations, the HyVee Wellness van and the Ivanhoe Farmers Market vendors.

Thank you to all who contributed to the success of this event! For more information about the Community Block Party & Health Fair, visit www.theresearchfoundationkc.org.

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New Marketing Campaign Launched for emergency services

Faster than a

MAGIC NINJAROCKET

Research Medical Center Patient Clothing driveCreate some space in your closet! Please help our patients whose clothes have been cut off during treatment by bringing gently used clean clothes; clothes you would give to a friend.

Our current needs are (Adult clothing only):•Men’sclothing(especiallypants)•Coats•Hoodies•Sweats•Women’sclothing•Bras•Newunderwear•Socks•Shoes

DROP OFF: Barrels will be outside the volunteer office on Level B, next to the visitor’s elevators

Provided by the Pastoral Department

Research Psychiatric Center Complete 33 Fixes in 3 Months

Research Psychiatric Center’s Plant Operations completed their 33 Fixes in 3 Months program.

Some improvements included:•Newfurniture•Newcarpet•Painting•Cleaning•Orderingofsupplies,ie:eyewashstations,dolly, data port, sound machine...

Another 33 in 3 is planned for the near future.

Research Medical Center recently began their second 100 fixes in 100 days. Check out the list in the cafeteria.


Stroke Potpourri for 100 What is… Stroke Anatomy?

What is… Ischemic Stroke?

What is… Posterior Circulation Strokes? What is… Advanced Imaging and Ischemic Stroke ?

What is… Unusual Stroke Syndromes?

Presented by: Rachel Malloy, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

0800 – 1230 (registration begins at 0745) Research Medical Center

Classrooms J and K (on b-level)

This is worth 4 Stroke hours

To Register: call the Clinical Excellence office at 816-276-4108 or email [email protected]

Research Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The participant will receive 4.0 contact hours. Approval to present this program does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation or MONA approval or endorsement of any commercial products. Registrants are required to attend the entire pro-gram to receive credit.”


To Register: call the Clinical Excellence office at 816-276-4108 or email [email protected]

Research Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The participant will receive 4.0 contact hours. Approval to present this program does not imply ANCC Commission on Accreditation or MONA approval or endorsement of any commercial products. Registrants are required to attend the entire pro-gram to receive credit.”

3rd Annual Fall Nursing Symposium

October 31, 2014 0800 – 1230 (Registration begins at 0745)

Research Medical Center Auditorium on B – Level

0800 – 0830 CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol) by Dr. Kyle Coffman, Midwest Physicians Hospitalists

0830 – 0900 Surviving Sepsis by Katie Adams, BSN, RN, Program Coordinator Burn Center

0900 – 1000 Cardiac Medications by Dr. Kiranmayi Chilappa, Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists, LLC

1000 – 1015 Break

1015 – 1115 Pain…What’s Your Score? by Cheryl Muro, APRN, Pain Services

1115 – 1215 What Happens When the Heart Short Circuits by Suzanne Titus, APRN, Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner, Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists, LLC

2.0 STEMI and 2.0 Trauma Hours!!


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G E T S C R E E N E DThe breast care centers of Sarah Cannon HCA Midwest Health offer complete breast health services beginning with screening and prevention. During October we offer:

• Expanded screening hours• Saturday appointments

• A complimentary gift with your mammogram screening

Schedule your mammogram screening online at hcamidwest.com/breast, or call (816) 751-3775.

THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST

IS YOU!

Chances of beating breast cancer increase when it’s detected early. YOU can take an

active role in early detection and your overall breast health with monthly breast self-

examinations and an annual mammogram. At the breast care centers of Sarah Cannon

HCA Midwest Health, we believe in empowering women to understand their options

for breast health and wellness. Visit hcamidwest.com/breast to learn more.

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K N O W Y O U R R I S K For women at high risk of developing breast cancer, our breast care centers offer high-risk breast cancer assessments and personal guidance through our Breast Cancer Prevention Program.

• Board-certified genetic counselors• Patient Navigation by oncology-

trained nurses• BE Aware – Breast Education

Awareness

To learn more and take a free online risk assessment visit hcamidwest.com/breast.

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Research Medical Center's October CARE Newsletter