In this issue: PAGE 2: •GREAT SAVE EVENT •NURSES WEEK AWARDS PAGE 3: • OPEN HEART SURGERY RECEIVES AWARD • SCHOOL AT WORK GRADUATION PAGE 4 : • EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH Health Beat June 2012 CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER • A PUBLICATION FOR EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS Frist Humanitarian Award Winners Named Centerpoint Attains Target Stroke Status Centerpoint was awarded with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Target Stroke Status. The award is a result of the hospital’s efforts to keep care consistent with the latest scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Physicians and nurses who cared for patients in Centerpoint’s ER that gave tPA to patients in less than 60 minutes were honored on May 25, 2012, alongside the EMS providers and the patients who received care. The American Heart Association recommends hospitals pursue treating 50 percent of patients in 60 minutes or less. Thus far in 2012, Centerpoint has treated 78 percent of its patients in less than 60 minutes. Lab turnaround time is 39 minutes with CT turnaround time of 30 minutes. Centerpoint’s 2012 average door-to-needle time was 59 minutes with the fastest time at 34 minutes. All of these life-saving tasks were completed without increasing adverse events. Centerpoint is proud to announce the following recipients of the Frist Humanitarian Award – Mary Ann Thompson, receiving the volunteer award; Kristi Bass, Physical Therapist, receiving the employee award; and Bridget McCandless, MD, receiving the physician award. “The Frist Humanitarian Awards celebrate individuals whose achievements are an inspiration for all HCA caregivers, volunteers and employees, and reinforce our most important values,” said HCA chairman and CEO Richard M. Bracken. Established in 1971, the awards honor outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. The Frist Humanitarian Awards are given annually in recognition of the caring spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA. Employees, volunteers and medical staff members who demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing care and humanitarianism are selected from around the country, and honorees are recognized at the local level. To receive the national Frist Humanitarian Award is the corporation's highest honor. It recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment. Frist Humanitarian Award Winners (left to right) Mary Ann Thompson, Bridget McCandless, MD, and Kristi Bass. ER, lab, and pharmacy as well as physicians and nurses, were honored with the award. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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In this issue:
PAGE 2:•GREAT SAVE EVENT •NURSES WEEK AWARDS
PAGE 3:• OPEN HEART SURGERY
RECEIVES AWARD• SCHOOL AT WORK
GRADUATION
PAGE 4 :• EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Health BeatJune 2012
CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER • A PUBLICATION FOR EMPLOYEES & VOLUNTEERS
Frist Humanitarian Award Winners Named
Centerpoint Attains Target Stroke Status Centerpoint was awarded with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Target Stroke Status. The award is a result of the hospital’s efforts to keep care consistent with the latest scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Physicians and nurses who cared for patients in Centerpoint’s ER that gave tPA to patients in less than 60 minutes were honored on May 25, 2012, alongside the EMS providers and the patients who received care. The American
Heart Association recommends hospitals pursue treating 50 percent of patients in 60 minutes or less. Thus far in 2012, Centerpoint has treated 78 percent of its patients in less than 60 minutes. Lab turnaround time is 39 minutes with CT turnaround time of 30 minutes. Centerpoint’s 2012 average door-to-needle time was 59 minutes with the fastest time at 34 minutes. All of these life-saving tasks were completed without increasing adverse events.
Centerpoint is proud to announce the following recipients of the Frist Humanitarian Award – Mary Ann Thompson, receiving the volunteer award; Kristi Bass, Physical Therapist, receiving the employee award; and Bridget McCandless, MD, receiving the physician award.
“The Frist Humanitarian Awards celebrate individuals whose achievements are an inspiration for all HCA caregivers, volunteers and employees, and reinforce our most important values,” said HCA chairman and CEO Richard M. Bracken.
Established in 1971, the awards honor outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. The Frist Humanitarian Awards are given annually in recognition of the caring spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., a founder of HCA. Employees, volunteers and medical staff members who demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing care and humanitarianism are selected from around the country, and honorees are recognized at the local level. To receive the national Frist Humanitarian Award is the corporation's highest honor. It recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
Frist Humanitarian Award Winners (left
to right) Mary Ann Thompson, Bridget
McCandless, MD, and Kristi Bass.
ER, lab, and pharmacy as well as physicians and nurses, were honored with the award.
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National Nurses Week at Centerpoint included the presentation of the Suzanne McGrath Nursing Award, Physician RN Clinical Excellence Award and the Outstanding Physician Partner Award.
Kharma Flackmiller, RN, a staff nurse on the hospital’s 5th Floor/Telemetry Unit, was named as the Suzanne McGrath Spirit of Nursing Award recipient. Flackmiller received this recognition for her compassion and the care she gives her patients.
Cheryl Long, RN, a staff nurse in the Surgery Department and member of the hospital’s Open Heart Team, was named as the recipient of the 2012 Nurse’s Week RN Clinical Excellence Award. Long was
selected by Centerpoint’s Medical Staff to receive this award for her clinical expertise, insight and compassionate care.
Dr. Jonathan Patterson received the 2012 Outstanding Physician Partner Award. This award was voted on by the nursing staff during Nurses Week, to recognize the physician who collaborates with nursing to ensure outstanding patient care.
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Fight Back Against Cancer and Celebrate More Birthdays Centerpoint will host the first adult Relay For Life in the Independence community since the 1990s on June 22, 2012. Relay For Life is an overnight, team effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services. It starts at dusk and ends in the morning hours of the following day.
A special luminary ceremony during Relay For Life will remember those lost to cancer and honor those who have battled and won. The luminaria candle lighting to represent these individuals will be held during Relay For Life of Independence on June 22 at 9 p.m. Anyone desiring to purchase a luminaria may do so online at Relay For Life of Independence at www.relayforlife.org/independencemo by clicking “dedicate a luminaria”. Each luminaria candle is $5 in advance or $10 on the day of the event. Funds raised during Relay For Life of Independence help support the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer by helping people stay well and get well, finding cures and by fighting back. Information about how to form a team or become involved is available at www.relayforlife.org/independencemo.
Great Save Event Honors First Responders Centerpoint honored area first responders during the first annual Great Save Event for their heroic efforts in saving lives. During a formal ceremony, first responders with the Independence Fire Department, American Medical Response and the Odessa Fire Department were recognized for their quick actions that saved the lives of four area individuals. The Odessa Fire Department saved the life of a young woman who suffered a head injury in an ATV accident in June 2011. The Independence Fire Department and American Medical Response were recognized for saving the lives of a couple who suffered head injuries in an automobile accident in December 2011 and for saving the life of young man in a house fire in February 2012.
2012 Nurses Week Award Winners
Clint Young, left, and his girlfriend, Amber Loulos, with Independence first-responders.
(left to right) Lynn Barrett, RN, CNO; Dr. Jonathan Patterson; Suzanne Ford, RN, Asst. CNO
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Open Heart Surgery Program Receives Highest RaitingCenterpoint’s Cardiac Surgery Program has been awarded the highest national ranking – 3 stars – from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for 2011. The STS comprehensive rating system compares the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country and only 14 percent of hospitals nationwide received this year’s STS 3-star rating.
“We are very pleased to receive this recognition from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons,” says Carolyn Caldwell, Centerpoint Medical Center CEO. “Our patients and community deserve the best care and this recognition clearly places Centerpoint Medical Center among the top cardiac surgery programs in the nation. Receiving this recognition shows our commitment to providing the best cardiovascular care for our community.”
Binnicker and Bennett Retire After Combined 55 Years of ServiceLarry Binnicker, Director of Volunteers and Chaplain Services, announced his retirement from Centerpoint Medical Center effective May 11, 2012. He retires after serving 30 years with Independence Regional and Centerpoint Medical Center.
Kathy Bennett, QI Coordinator, announced her retirement from Centerpoint Medical Center effective May 25, 2012. She retires after serving 25 years with Independence Regional and Centerpoint Medical Center.
STS developed this comprehensive rating system to allow for nationwide comparisons regarding the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals. The system analyzes many different national cardiac surgical data categories on a yearly basis to determine which hospitals meet its stringent qualifications for the 3-star rating. This data includes avoidance of mortality, avoidance of major complications, use of arteries as bypass grafts and assuring that all appropriate (evidence-based) medications are given pre- and post-operatively.
A non-profit organization, the STS represents more than 5,400 surgeons, researchers and allied health professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible heart, lung, esophageal and other surgical procedures for the chest. Founded in 1964, the mission of STS is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research and advocacy.
2012 School At Work Graduating ClassCongratulations to the 2011-2012 School at Work Graduates:
• Letah Black • Rachel Burnett• Jessica Fabry• Tracy Herndon• Kelly Van Dyke Morton
The School at Work program combines education and career planning, and allows graduates to advance their careers. The program, which covers computer literacy, writing, math, English, medical terminology, physiology and anatomy, is a career development course targeted at entry-level health care workers.
(left to right) Dr. Chris Sullivan, CMO; Lynn Barrett, RN, CNO; Kyla Stoltz, VP of Human Resources; Carolyn Caldwell, CEO; Willa Woods, Human Resources SAW Facilitator/Coach; Jessica Fabry; Kelly Van Dyke Morton; Rachel Burnett; Letah Black; Jim Brown, CFO; and Suzanne Ford, RN, Asst. CNO
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Employees of the Month January - May 2012
Frank Garrett, Cook-Food Services
Salome Amato, PCA, 611
Maggie Thomas, Unit Secretary L&D
Courtney Green, Pharmacist
Marcia Deemer, Respiratory Therapist
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