The October 2015 Edition of Connections: Orange Regional Medical Center's Employee Newsletter
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- 1 - A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org October 2015 - 1 - From The President & CEO Scott Batulis President & CEO On October 16, we hosted a topping off ceremony for the new Spagnoli Family Cancer Center and Physician Office Building in which the last three beams, signed by employees, board members, patients and visitors, were put into place and secured. Topping off ceremonies are a tradition amongst construction companies and ironworkers marking the end of steel construction on a project. I was proud to witness, along with many others, another milestone in the growth or our hospital. Once complete in Fall 2016, our new 153,000 square foot, five-story Physician Office Building and 26,000 square foot, single-story Cancer Center will offer many outpatient services currently provided at other off-campus locations. Both new buildings will be patient-centered healing environments with the latest technology and amenities. We will also be adding more than 800 convenient parking spaces. At the ceremony, Jonathan Rouis, Orange Regional’s Foundation Chairman, announced the kick-off of a $3 million “The Future is Orange” Capital Campaign to help fund our expansion. The goal is to raise $2 million in support of new equipment, $500,000 to create an endowment fund for academic research and education, and another $500,000 to support a healing environment to include a rooftop gathering space along with interior and exterior artwork. With our construction and new Campaign at the forefront, our growth promotes expert physicians, outpatient medical services, general wellness, integrated medical care, academic medicine and comprehensive cancer care services. My hope is that employees will see the value of our expanding services and consider contributing to our fundraising effort whether financially or by volunteering to raise money. With your help, we will continue to be a robust and local healthcare destination serving the health needs of our community. Sincerely, Scott Batulis, President and CEO Orange Regional Earns 5-Star Rating By Healthgrades ® Orange Regional has achieved 5-star ratings in bariatric surgery and natural childbirth deliveries from Healthgrades ® , the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This recognition distinguishes Orange Regional for its superior outcomes in surgical techniques to support weight loss efforts and in natural childbirth deliveries, as measured by in-hospital complication rates. In the 2015 bariatric surgery performance evaluation, Healthgrades compared hospitals with statistically worse than expected performance (1-star), as a group, to those with statistically better than expected performance (5-stars), as a group. It found that from 2010 to 2013, patients having bariatric surgery in hospitals receiving a 1-star rating, on average, are 3.6 times more likely to experience one or more complications than if they were treated in hospitals with 5-stars. We are proud of our outcomes. For pregnant women, there are significant benefits to selecting a hospital that has achieved a 5-star level of performance in natural childbirth deliveries. In the 2015 natural childbirth delivery performance evaluation, Healthgrades compared hospitals with statistically worse than expected performance (1-star), as a group, to those with statistically better than expected performance (5-stars), as a group. It found from 2011 to 2013, patients with a natural childbirth delivery in hospitals with 5-stars have, on average have a 44.5 percent lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than if they were treated in hospitals with 1-star. We are proud to have achieved this recognition. To view the complete evaluations and white papers, including full methodology, visit: www.healthgrades.com/quality.
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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org
October 2015
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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers
From The President & CEO
Scott BatulisPresident & CEO
On October 16, we hosted a topping off ceremony for the new Spagnoli Family Cancer Center and Physician Office Building in which the last three beams, signed by employees, board members, patients and visitors, were put into place and secured. Topping off ceremonies are a tradition amongst construction companies and ironworkers marking the end of steel construction on a project. I was proud to witness, along with many others, another milestone in the growth or our hospital.
Once complete in Fall 2016, our new 153,000 square foot, five-story Physician Office Building and 26,000 square foot, single-story Cancer Center will offer many outpatient services currently provided at other off-campus locations. Both new buildings will be patient-centered healing environments with the latest technology and amenities. We will also be adding more than 800 convenient parking spaces.
At the ceremony, Jonathan Rouis, Orange Regional’s Foundation Chairman, announced the kick-off of a $3 million “The Future is Orange” Capital Campaign to help fund our expansion. The goal is to raise $2 million in support of new equipment, $500,000 to create an endowment fund for academic research and education, and another $500,000 to support a healing environment to include a rooftop gathering space along with interior and exterior artwork.
With our construction and new Campaign at the forefront, our growth promotes expert physicians, outpatient medical services, general wellness, integrated medical care, academic medicine and comprehensive cancer care services. My hope is that employees will see the value of our expanding services and consider contributing to our fundraising effort whether financially or by volunteering to raise money. With your help, we will continue to be a robust and local healthcare destination serving the health needs of our community.
Sincerely,
Scott Batulis, President and CEO
Orange Regional Earns 5-Star Rating By Healthgrades®
Orange Regional has achieved 5-star ratings in bariatric surgery and natural childbirth deliveries from Healthgrades®, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
This recognition distinguishes Orange Regional for its superior outcomes in surgical techniques to support weight loss efforts and in natural childbirth deliveries, as measured by in-hospital complication rates.
In the 2015 bariatric surgery performance evaluation, Healthgrades compared hospitals with statistically worse than expected performance (1-star), as a group, to those with statistically better than expected performance (5-stars), as a group. It found that from 2010 to 2013, patients having bariatric surgery in hospitals receiving a 1-star rating, on average, are 3.6 times more likely to experience one or more complications than if they were treated in hospitals with 5-stars. We are proud of our outcomes.
For pregnant women, there are significant benefits to selecting a hospital that has achieved a 5-star level of performance in natural childbirth deliveries. In the 2015 natural childbirth delivery performance evaluation, Healthgrades compared hospitals with statistically worse than expected performance (1-star), as a group, to those with statistically better than expected performance (5-stars), as a group. It found from 2011 to 2013, patients with a natural childbirth delivery in hospitals with 5-stars have, on average have a 44.5 percent lower risk of experiencing a complication while in the hospital than if they were treated in hospitals with 1-star. We are proud to have achieved this recognition.
To view the complete evaluations and white papers, including full methodology, visit: www.healthgrades.com/quality.
Our Hospitalist Team started on September 1 and has been busy ever since. The team had orientation with all day presentations, followed by an evening of bowling! We look forward to this program being a big success and a great source of referrals to all of our Medical Group physicians. Check out our insert in this issue of Connections for you to save.
"We're proud to start our own Hospitalist Program with Orange Regional Medical Group physicians treating patients at Orange Regional Medical Center," said Scott Batulis, Greater Hudson Valley Health System President & CEO. "This is another example of our commitment to excellence in patient care."
Our second GHVHS dinner was held on September 24 at Bernie's Holiday Restaurant in Sullivan County. The evening program included speakers Dr. Oxley, Dr. Galarneau, Scott Batulis, Dr. Nowosielski, Jerry Dunlavey and Dr. Krishna.
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Connections October 2015
Orange Regional hosted a Topping Off Ceremony for the new Spagnoli Family Cancer Center and Physician Office Building at the construction site on October 16. A Topping Off Ceremony is a tradition amongst construction companies and ironworkers marking the end of steel construction on a new project. We also officially kicked off “The Future is Orange” Capital Campaign to raise $3 million.
Updates on the progress of construction can be accessed at www.ormc.org. To view more photos, please visit www.ormc.org/toppingoffceremony.
• 738 tons of steel; 1,350 pieces
• 219 exterior panels – 126,000 bricks
• 67,500 ft. of electrical conduit = 12.78 miles
• 4,341 light fixtures
• 135 tons of rebar
• 10,300+ tons of concrete
• Linear accelerator vault – 10 truckloads of concrete for base
• 40 truckloads of concrete for walls
• 340 ton roof
Here are some fun facts about the construction project:
Topping Off Ceremony Another Milestone In Our Growth
On September 23, the Inpatient Rehabilitation team hosted a Rehab Patient Reunion in conjunction with National Rehab Week. Speakers included 4 East Nursing Unit Director, Carmella Pistone-Halpern, 3East/West ICU Nursing Unit Director, Ann Wanderling, Medical Director of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vincent Gulfo, MD and GHVHS VP of Operations, Sandra Iberger, who welcomed and thanked each patient for entrusting their care with us. Patients then shared stories about their appreciation for the Rehab staff and the excellent patient care they received. For more information on our Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, visit www.ormc.org/InpatientRehab.
On September 30, Orange Regional held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate a new Complementary Therapy Room. Funded by the Corinne Feller Memorial Fund, services include Reiki and Aromatherapy for our inpatients. Thank you to our donor, Nicole Lee and her family for the generous support! Thanks also to our certified Reiki Therapy nurses for helping our patients!
David AguascaMelissa Araujo
Julia ArrasMeghan Aussenheimer
Noemi AyalaVirginia Bassinette
Marjorie BoydPhilip Brownson
Taisha BulginJohnny CamposJessica Carbone
Kristen CasteloniaSara DuplessisLizah Escobar
Jeffrey FarrisNatasha FloydWhitney ForsJustin George
Maria ShakesniderLaura ShehadehFelix SommarribaDarlene Speights
Rekha TharuErica Thrash
Albesha VaughnNicole Velasco
Brian WhiteheadCathy Younan
Welcome New Employees
Ruben Estrada and committee members of the Hudson Valley Fiesta Latina at Museum Village presented Orange Regional Medical Center with a signed event poster to commemorate our sponsorship of its inaugural event on September 12.
Thanks From Fiesta Latina
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Connections October 2015
At Orange Regional, employees demonstrate the capacity to serve, volunteer and give back, both inside and outside of the walls of our organization. Whether it’s by participating in a charity walk, volunteering within the community, sending assistance to those in need or contributing funds in support of a good cause, our hospital family is incredibly generous! To view more photos, visit the family photo album at www.ormc.org/familyphotoalbum.
Organ Donor Day
Orange Regional staff helped saves lives On October 6 by recruiting 71 organ donors during Organ Donor Enrollment Day! Awesome job!
Our very own Trish Manna kicked off the race by cutting the ribbon at the starting line.
Fun time for a great cause! Scenes from the September 25 American Cancer Society's Monster Bash fundraiser where Orange Regional was honored for its cancer care services.
ACS Monster Bash
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
COMMITTED TO OuR COMMuNITy
On October 18, with more than 300 walkers, Orange Regional employees and their families participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Orange Regional was a Flagship Sponsor of the walk and departments included but not limited to the Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center, Oncology, Marketing & Public Relations, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology supported the annual event.
National Preparedness ExpoRobin Masiero, Manager of Emergency Management, assisted by Gregg Hough, Manager of Security and Henry Ruckdeschel, Safety Manager were at Home Depot in Middletown on September 19 during their Emergency Preparedness expo where they distributed information and spoke with customers about being prepared for any disaster or emergency.
DI Diva Bake SaleOur DI Divas did it again! With enough treats to go around, their annual bake sale in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer was sweet!
Safety and Security Week
October 11-17 was Healthcare Security & Safety Week! ORMC Security Services recognized our officers who go above and beyond in delivering the best services to our patients, staff and visitors. Thank you for all that you do!
Hercules Fitness Challenge On October 3, several staff members braved the
less than favorable weather conditions to compete
and finish the first annual Hercules Fitness
Challenge held in Middletown! This was a 5K &
Obstacle Race that provided not only physical
fitness challenges but mental challenges, as well!
On September 20, Orange Regional held a remembrance service for the family members of patients who passed away
and had approximately 350 attendees. ICU Nurse, Sue Krause, sang and played guitar. President & CEO, Scott Batulis, Dr. Al-Tariq, Dr. Krishna, Sharon Geidel, Roserita Dufrense (volunteer in Pastoral Care), Eileen Schmidt, Patricia Barschow-Marton and Kathy Mikluski read poems and scripture from various religious faiths. The names of the deceased were also read by Regina Toomey Bueno, Judy Malloy, Jayne O’Malley, Ann Diagostino, Nicole Sewell and Tanya Camacho. Each attendee was given a glass pebble to
hold in remembrance of their loved one. Then, they were given
a chance to place the pebble in bowls on their way out (or keep them if they preferred). The bowls are being displayed on
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 October 2015
Auxiliary Vendor Sales
Mary Kay November 4 Conference Center Lobby
Oragami Owl November 5 Conference Center Lobby
Inspired by Jackie November 5 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Sweaters for Less November 6 Conference Center Lobby
Kid's Stuff November 10 Conference Center Lobby
Robin’s Nest November 12 Conference Center Lobby
MnR Perfume November 13 Conference Center Lobby
$7 Man November 17 Conference Center Lobby
Jazzy's Traveling Boutique November 18 Conference Center Lobby
Clog Shop November 19 Conference Center Lobby
Mostly Silver November 20 Pavilion, Crystal Café
Inspired by Jackie November 23 Conference Center Lobby
Ruth's Desserts November 24 Conference Center Lobby
Teddi's Jewelry November 30 Conference Center Lobby
Constant Companions: Contemporary Pet Portraits
Opening Reception
Friday, November 13 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Refreshments, meet the artists, and special appearances from animal volunteers of
Orange Regional’s Pet Therapy program.
Ground floor gallery adjacent to the Conference Center.
The exhibit will remain on view through January 8.
2015 Benefits Fair
Medical Pavilion Thursday, November 19
10:00 am to 2:00 pm 75 Crystal Run Road
Crystal Café
Main Campus Friday, November 20 7:30 am to 4:00 pm 707 East Main Street
Conference Rooms 1, 2 & 3 (Ground Floor)
Me, My Pet & I Photo Contest
Orange Regional Announces 3-Month Early Mobility Trial Orange Regional’s Intensive Care Unit is conducting a 3-month clinical trial protocol for early mobility. The Early Mobility Team's goal is to identity patients for early mobility by mobilizing non-intubated and selected intubated patients. During each multi-disciplinary round, patients are assessed based on eligibility criteria that is used during the selection process for early mobility.
The purpose of early mobility is to improve the patient’s functional status at the time of transfer from the ICU, which involves physical therapy at the earliest appropriate time during the patient’s stay in the ICU.
Physician to physician - new consults/admissions ONLY: 845-333-3371
Fax: 845-333-3372
Creating a Healthier Community, Together
OrangeRegionalMedicalGroup.org A member of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System
Announcing ORMG Hospitalists Program
Orange Regional Medical Group Hospitalist Group
HOW TO PAGE ORMG HOSPITALIST?1. Go to Epic to identify Hospitalist attending for a particular patient
2. Go to ORMC intranet - put in your phone extension
Select:
Hospitalist On-Call
Texting
WHEN DO I CALL ORMG HOSPITALIST OFFICE?For any administrative reason relating to ORMG Hospitalist Group
Full-Time Hospitalist Team
Izabela Nowosielski, M.D., FHM, Medical DirectorMedical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center – Brooklyn, NYResidency: Yale-New Haven Hospital – New Haven, CT
Leroy Cordero Floyd III, M.D., Associate Medical DirectorMedical School: Florida State University – Tallahassee, FLResidency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – Newark, NJ
Adrian Paraschiv, M.D., SFHM, FACP, Associate Medical DirectorMedical School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie – Timisoara, RomaniaResidency: New York Methodist Hospital – Brooklyn, NY
Daniela Andreca, M.D.Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Bucharest, RomaniaResidency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center, St. John Episcopal Hospital – Brooklyn, NY
Najmi Khan, M.D.Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College – Belgaum, IndiaResidency: St. Barnabas Hospital
Aman Bakshi, M.D.Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center – Brooklyn, NYResidency: Cabrini Medical Center – New York, NY
Cyrus Nensey, M.D.Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine – Dominica, West IndiesResidency: University of Massachusetts Medical School – Worcester, MA
Neal Patel, M.D.Medical School: St Georges University School of Medicine – Grenada, West IndiesResidency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School – Newark, NJ
Eugene Rezvin, M.D.Medical School: Irkutsk State Medical University – Irkutsk, RussiaResidency: New York Medical College – Valhalla, NY
Raquel Castillo-Rodriguez, N.P.Pace University – New York, NY
John Park, M.D.Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine – Philadelphia, PAResidency: Drexel University College of Medicine – Philadelphia, PA
Ryan Punsalan, M.D.Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine – Dominica, West IndiesResidency: Stamford Hospital – Stamford, CT
Stephanie Adigun, N.P.College of Staten Island – Staten Island, NY
Sanjay Nerkar, M.D., MBAMedical School: Bombay University – Bombay, IndiaResidency: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center – Detroit, MI
In addition to our full-time hospitalists (pictured here), other members of our team include:
