The November 2015 Edition of Orange Regional Medical Center's Employee Newsletter - Connections
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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org November 2015 - 1 - From The President & CEO Scott Batulis President & CEO The Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, especially this year as we continue to grow and expand. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, employees and physicians for your commitment in going above and beyond for our patients and their families. We receive many words of praise through letters, comments and emails submitted by patients and family members. They describe the extraordinary things that our staff does every day. While we are great at taking care of others, we must also make it our goal to take care of ourselves. I encourage you to be role models for our patients by eating healthy, exercising regularly and getting enough rest. The benefits you reap from caring for yourself will have a positive effect on your family while also helping you deliver quality care to our patients. I am thankful that Orange Regional is stable and strong while many hospitals and healthcare systems continue to struggle. I feel grateful to be part of a system that our community can count on in a time of need. In order for this to continue, we must all remain dedicated and work together. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to work with you. Together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients and our community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Sincerely, Scott Batulis, President & CEO Prematurity Event Raises Awareness On November 14, the Rowley Family Birthing Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with the support of Marketing & Public Relations, Children’s ED, Pediatrics, March of Dimes, Babies R’ Us and Orange Regional Medical Group, hosted a free prematurity awareness event in recognition of World Prematurity Day on November 17. Orange Regional’s clinical experts provided information, education, a teddy bear clinic for kids and free promotional items to community members. Face painting was a big hit and Fox Radio 103.1 FM broadcasted live, gave out prizes and conducted on-air interviews of our staff. Annual Education Reminder Annual education must be completed by December 31, 2015. For more information, contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or [email protected]. - 1 -
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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org
November 2015
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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
From The President & CEO
Scott BatulisPresident & CEO
The Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on all we have to be thankful for, especially this year as we continue to grow and expand. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, employees and physicians for your commitment in going above and beyond for our patients and their families. We receive many words of praise through letters, comments and emails submitted by patients and family members. They describe the
extraordinary things that our staff does every day.
While we are great at taking care of others, we must also make it our goal to take care of ourselves. I encourage you to be role models for our patients by eating healthy, exercising regularly and getting enough rest. The benefits you reap from caring for yourself will have a positive effect on your family while also helping you deliver quality care to our patients.
I am thankful that Orange Regional is stable and strong while many hospitals and healthcare systems continue to struggle. I feel grateful to be part of a system that our community can count on in a time of need. In order for this to continue, we must all remain dedicated and work together. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to work with you. Together we can continue to make a difference in the lives of our patients and our community.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Sincerely,
Scott Batulis, President & CEO
Prematurity Event Raises Awareness
On November 14, the Rowley Family Birthing Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with the support of Marketing & Public Relations, Children’s ED, Pediatrics, March of Dimes, Babies R’ Us and Orange Regional Medical Group, hosted a free prematurity awareness event in recognition of World Prematurity Day on November 17.
Orange Regional’s clinical experts provided information, education, a teddy bear clinic for kids and free promotional items to community members. Face painting was a big hit and Fox Radio 103.1 FM broadcasted live, gave out prizes and conducted on-air interviews of our staff.
Annual Education Reminder
Annual education must be completed by December 31, 2015. For more information, contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or [email protected].
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UpdateConnections November 2015
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Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialists Join Our Network of Care
Orange Regional Medical Group is proud to offer a division of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine which features highly trained, experienced and compassionate physicians and physician assistants.
Murali G. Krishna, M.D., FCCP, has joined Orange Regional Medical Group as a Board-certified internal, pulmonary and critical care physician, and director of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine and. He also serves as Director of Critical Care and Respiratory Therapy at Orange Regional Medical Center and as Assistant Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY. Dr. Krishna holds Board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. In addition, Dr. Krishna is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and a member of American Thoracic Society (ATS) and Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM).
An author of multiple publications and two books, Dr. Krishna received his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, India and graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Additionally, he earned a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center and Jack D. Weiler Hospital in the Bronx, NY. Dr. Krishna can be reached at 333-7575 or [email protected].
Aamir Gilani, M.D. has joined Orange Regional Medical Group and is Board-certified in internal and pulmonary medicine, and is board eligible in critical care and preventive medicine. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY.Dr. Gilani received his medical degree from the National University of Science and Technology in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He worked as a family physician in rural communities in the valley of Kashmir before moving to the United States. Dr. Gilani worked at the Pulmonary and Critical Care Department at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as part of “Virtual Navigation Study” for patients with lung nodules. He completed his residency at Pinnacle Health System, Harrisburg, PA followed by Fellowship training in Pulmonary and Critical
Care Medicine at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH. In addition to his fellowship, he completed residency training in “Leadership Preventive Medicine” at Dartmouth. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the Dartmouth Institute. Dr. Gilani is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Association of Physician Leadership.Dr. Gilani can be reached at 333-7575 or [email protected].
Samer El Zarif, M.D. has joined Orange Regional Medical Group and is Board-certified in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and is board eligible in sleep medicine. He also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, NY.Dr. El Zarif holds a medical degree from the University of Balamand in Koura, Lebanon and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the American University of Beirut. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital and completed a Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of South Alabama. After completing his fellowship, Dr. El Zarif was accepted for a Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio, a world known referral
center. During his training, he treated both adults and pediatric patients with complex sleep related medical disorders. His special interest is in the post-operative complications of sleep apnea, and he went on to present the results of his research orally at the SLEEP 2015 annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.Dr. El Zarif is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Thoracic Society (ATS), American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Sleep Research Society (SRC). Dr. El Zarif can be reached at 333-7575 or [email protected].
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Connections November 2015
Leading The Way
Congratulations
Lung Cancer Patient Navigator, Jayne O'Malley, BSN, RN, OCN, was selected as one of six finalists by the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare for its 2015 National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award.
Jayne was nominated for her hard work in meeting the needs of patients with serious diagnoses and finding ways to ease the burden of their treatment process. She is a registered nurse with specialized training in Oncology and for nearly 16 years has dedicated her skills and expertise to cancer care.
The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, is a national nonprofit leading the movement to bring compassion to every patient-caregiver interaction.
This year marks the Schwartz Center's 20th anniversary and the national expansion of the NCCY Award program, which was established to elevate excellence in compassionate care. For the past 16 years, the Schwartz Center has honored outstanding healthcare providers who display extraordinary devotion and compassion in caring for patients and families. Jayne can be reached at 695-5891 or [email protected].
Orange Regional’s Laboratory recently achieved accreditation from The Joint Commission. Receiving The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare quality and safety demonstrates to our patients, staff and community that we are committed to providing the best care. Way to go!
Nancy Famby, RN, BSN, MBA, has been promoted to Administrator of Behavioral Health Services. Nancy joined Orange Regional in 2013 as Nursing Unit Director of the Behavioral Health Unit.
In her new role as Administrator, Nancy will lead the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, Psychiatric Emergency Access Center and assume oversight of the Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program and Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. She can be reached at 333-2239 or [email protected].
Sara Sargente, RN, OCN, was promoted to Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigator. Sara has been a member of the oncology team since 2005, providing her expertise to the Outpatient Infusion Center, Inpatient Oncology Unit and, most recently, the Radiation Oncology Department.
Sara is an Oncology Certified Nurse and President of the Oncology Nurses of Orange and Sullivan County, a chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. She has served as a co-chair on the Orange Regional Nursing Senate. In her new role as Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigator, she will expand the
Head & Neck Cancer Patient Navigation program to offer more services, guidance and support for patients diagnosed with head and/or neck cancer and their families.
Sara received her Associate’s degree in Nursing at Northhampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Sara can be reached at 695-5888 or [email protected].
Welcome New
Employees
Matthew AdamsYaw Andoh
Melissa BeckErin Beemer
Michael BresciaCynthia Brightman
Maggie BrotherJana Bush
Tanaeia CheathamMurray ClarkeLaura Delpratt
Andrew DesertoEloice Diaz
Analie FabianGina Fontana
Jennifer FrancisNanica Galette
Michael GuerriereAnthony HarrisMarissa KennyChristina LazierTaylor Loesch
Dominic LoffredoSidoney Mullings
Kathy MarcosMichael McCaffrey
Brianna OppiciGenevieve Pierre-Saint
Lilly RamdharryMelissa Rigual
Rahkiah RogersJasmine Santiago
Robert SteinJanice StolzenbergPrema Thompson
Yesenia TorresSofia Travieso
Natalie Van CurenMartin VazquezWendy Vogler
Donnie WashingtonJennifer Winston-Parsley
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Connections November 2015
The Greater Hudson Valley Health System 2015 Triple Crown Quality & Patient Safety Awards were held on October 29 at the West Hills Country Club. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best horse racing attire which included some very impressive hats! While the fashion exhibited was extraordinary, the real stars of the night were the award winners.
GHVHS Quality and Patient Safety Award Celebration
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The coveted “Triple Crown” Award was presented to a team/department that achieved excellence in three domains impacting patient care: Culture of Safety, Employee Engagement and Patient Experience. Congratulations to our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit on taking home the “Triple Crown” and to all of the winners from the event!
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GHVHS Quality and Patient Safety Award Celebration
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Enter To Win A $250 Gift Certificate
$3 per ticket | 2 for $5
Two prizes - Two winnersDrawing on December 9, 2015
Sponsored by the Orange Regional Medical Center Auxiliary
To purchase tickets, call the Foundation office at 333-2333.
On November 13, The Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center received a $500 donation from Studio Ayo Fitness. We are very appreciative of this act of kindness. If you wish to make a donation, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.
Breast Center Receives Donation
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UpdatePresents Donated To NICU
Families And Babies Rachel Cox returned to Orange Regional with her son and two daughters to donate presents to current families and babies in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Rachel had great experiences at our NICU and for the second year in a row, has collected gift cards and new clothes for our NICU families. Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation, Rachel! If you wish to make a donation, or to donate to our Pediatrics Center, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.
Auxiliary Vendor Sales
Mnt-Mist December 1 Conference Center Lobby
Pampered Chef December 1 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Origami Owl December 2 Conference Center Lobby
Save on Sweats December 3 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Pampered Chef December 4 Conference Center Lobby
Mary Kay December 7 Conference Center Lobby
Leslie's Jewelry December 8 Conference Center Lobby
Teddi's Jewelry December 9 Conference Center Lobby
Mostly silver December 9 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Applause December 10 Conference Center Lobby
Kitty's Silver December 11 Conference Center Lobby
Origami Owl December 11 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Teddi's Jewelry December 14 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Valentina's Jewelry December 14 Conference Center Lobby
Tupperware December 15 Conference Center Lobby
Mary Kay December 15 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Kitty's Silver December 16 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Cape Cod Leather December 16 Conference Center Lobby
D & D Designs December 17 Conference Center Lobby
Save on Sweats December 18 Conference Center Lobby
Leslie's Jewelry December 21 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Mostly Silver December 22 Conference Center Lobby
Simple Treasures December 23 Conference Center Lobby
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Pharmacy Provides Tours In recognition of Pharmacy Week, October 18-25, our Pharmacy opened its doors to provide tours to our staff on October 21. These “medication experts” gave their fellow employees an up-close look at daily pharmacy activities and how the team improves medication safety. Not only was the open house informative but pharmacy staff even prescribed candy medicine to those who attended the event.
Diagnostic Imaging AwardsCongratulations to Orange Regional’s Diagnostic Imaging employees Katie Correa and Mark O’Brien and Dr. Victor Todisco. They each received the Outstanding Recognition For Magnificent Caring Award at the Diagnostic Imaging Customer Service Awards Ceremony held in October.
Celebrating Our VeteransOn Veteran's Day, Orange Regional thanked and recognized physicians, employees, volunteers, patients and visitors who have served our country. As a tribute to our Veterans, Robin Masiero, Manager of Emergency Management, sang "God Bless America" in the lobby, as we welcomed and honored the American Legion Post 151.
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Orange Regional Takes To The Airwaves
On November 11, Sandra Iberger, Vice President of Operations, and William Dauster, Foundation President, stopped by FOX Radio's Orange County Chamber Radio Show to discuss outpatient services, the launch of our new capital campaign for the Spagnoli Family Cancer Center, our new Physician Office Building and much more!
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Blood Drive
First Wednesday of Each Month 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The American Red Cross Donor bus will be located outside of the Main Campus Entrance.
Connections November 2015
Holiday Schedule For Off-Site Locations
Off site locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day and will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on the eve of these holidays. As always, the hospital is open for inpatient care along with our Emergency Department 24/7/365
Halloween Happenings Staff celebrated in style this year by dressing up in costumes in recognition of Halloween! From our President & CEO and the Executive Team to the IT Department – all staff that participated really got into the spirit!
Biomedical Team Educates Staff With Halloween Costume
The Biomedical team, who make sure that medical equipment we use for patient care is always functional, used a Halloween costume as a learning tool. The team made a 5-foot enlargement of the Alaris Pump, which is a large volume infusion pump that helps continuously or intermittently deliver fluids, medications, blood and blood products to patients. They visited nursing stations all over the hospital to deliver information on the importance of instrument maintenance. To view more photos, visit the Family Photo Album at ormc.org/mediagallery.
Educating Our Community On Halloween, Orange Regional Safety Manager Henry Ruckdeschel, Security Manager Gregg Hough, and Manager of Emergency Management, Robin Masiero, handed out literature (as well as candy and goodies) at Home Depot in celebration and recognition of Fire Safety/Fire Prevention. Attendees were encouraged to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they turned clocks back that night.
