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In This Issue

2018 Medical Staff Officers & Department Chiefs……………………....P 1

Hunt Family Makes Historic $22 Million Gift to Torrance Memorial……….……...P 2

Very Important Clinical Updates…….....P 3-5

Physician Communication HCAHPS Scores Hit All-Time High………………..P 6

Medical Executive Committee Approvals..…………………………….….P 6

Cardiology Update 2018…..…………....P 7

Medical Staff Calendar....…..………......P 8

New Practitioners……….....…...............P 9

Physician/AHP Roster Updates...….…..P 10

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2018 Medical Staff Officers and Department Chiefs

Vinh Cam, M.D. Chief of Staff

Eric Milefchik, M.D. Assistant Chief of Staff

Tonny Lee, M.D. Secretary/Treasurer

Thomas Simko, M.D. Past Chief of Staff

John Abe, M.D. Member-at-Large

Aileen Takahashi, M.D. Member-at-Large

Gina Sulmeyer, M.D. Emergency Medicine

Daniel Harvey, M.D. Family Practice

Sharda Bhasin, M.D. OB/GYN 1

Houman Solomon, M.D. Surgery

Alice Diego-Malit, M.D. Pediatrics

Greg Baetge, M.D. Pathology

Scott Swenson, M.D. Anesthesia

Amanda Murphy, M.D. Radiology

Sean Cheng, M.D. Member-at-Large

Oren Zaidel, M.D. Medicine

Priscilla Hunt has announced a $22 million gift to help fund the renovation of the North Patient Tower – to be renamed the Donald & Priscilla Hunt Tower – on the campus of Torrance Memorial Medical Center. The Hunt family gift will also go toward funding advancements at the Hunt Cancer Treatment Center. The Hunt family’s total financial commitment to Torrance Memorial now stands at $34,000,000 – the second largest family gift in the more than 90-year history of the medical center. The Hunt Family’s support of Torrance Memorial is three generations in the making. It’s where patriarch Donald George Hunt received care before he passed away at age 96. It was where two of his grandsons were born and where his daughter in law was a longtime employee. Also Pricilla’s sister and long-time Hunt Enterprises employee received cancer treatments here. For decades, the Hunt Family has experienced the unrivaled care and compassion of Torrance Memorial. “As one of ten children, I learned the importance and grace of sharing. We had one doll, whose eyes opened and closed, and we shared that single doll. I haven’t forgotten those lessons and pass them along to my children and grandchildren,” said Priscilla Hunt who immigrated to the United States from the Philippines in 1953 and seven years later becomes an American citizen. “Sharing our good fortune so others receive the wonderful care Torrance Memorial has provided our family was as natural as sharing that single doll in my youth.” The renovation of the renamed Donald & Priscilla Hunt Tower is designed to improve the quality of service patients receive. Upon completion, the tower will feature updated technologies, as well as new Postpartum Mother Baby, Pediatric and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Units. The whimsically designed Pediatric Unit will consist of 15 private rooms, including two negative pressure isolation rooms to prevent the spread of airborne diseases. Sharing the floor will be an eight-bed Medical/Surgical Unit to be utilized by the Medical Stabilization Program at Torrance Memorial Medical Center, which provides acute care services for adolescents and young adults (ages 13-35) experiencing medical complications as a result of a severe eating disorder. The NICU will consist of 24 private rooms, and one additional larger room designed for the treatment of infants requiring critical care and multiple treatment modalities. All rooms will feature state-of-the-art technology, including Panasonic NICVIEW Camera Systems to allow parents to watch their babies 24/7 from any location that has an internet connection with a computer, tablet or smart phone. In addition to these units, the Tower houses a 40-bed Transitional Care Unit on the first floor, and a 32-bed private Medical-Surgical Unit with the most advanced equipment and contemporary furnishings for adult medical patients. “Fueling the spirit of giving is what our contribution to Torrance Memorial is all about. For our family it’s growing up around the values of giving back and demonstrating those values through action,” said Ryan Moore, Hunt’s grandson who was born at Torrance Memorial. Moore is the former Los Angeles scholarship chapter chairman at his alma mater, the University of Southern California (USC). As part of their gift, the Hunt family funds TrueBeam™ technology used in the Hunt Cancer Treatment Center. TrueBeam is a linear accelerator that helps zero in on tumors while sparing healthy tissue. This advance technology allows patients to stay in the South Bay instead of going out of the area for technological options to target tumors more precisely. Torrance Memorial is the first hospital in the South Bay to have a TrueBeam system. "We are truly inspired by the generosity of the Hunt Family. They are transforming services for our community through this gift and in doing so setting an example for others in their position to give back," said Craig Leach, President and CEO, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. "We are humbled and grateful to the Hunts for helping further our mission of providing the highest level of care to the South Bay."

Hunt Family Makes Historic $22 Million Gift to Torrance Memorial

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Priscilla and Donald Hunt Ralph Moore, Priscilla Hunt’s son, Priscilla Hunt

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Very Important Clinical Update

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Physician Communication HCAHPS Scores Hit All-Time High by Mary Matson, Director of Service Excellence

Patient Experience survey scores for the 3rd quarter indicate that HCAHPS scores for Physician Communication reached an all-time high of 83%. This means that 83% of patients discharged in Qtr3 gave physicians the highest possible (“top box”) score. In addition, Nurse Communication was the highest ever at 81.6%. As a reminder, the three questions that comprise the MD (and RN) Communication composite score are:

How often did doctors treat you with courtesy and respect? How often did doctors listen carefully to you? How often did doctors explain things in a way you could understand?

We extend our congratulations and appreciation to all physicians for your excellent care, compassion, and communication. To sustain this success please keep using the principles of AIDET – Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You. Our patients are noticing our efforts to communicate effectively, show empathy, and make personal connections.

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Physician Communication HCAHPS Scores Hit All-Time High

Items approved at the last Medical Executive Committee meeting can be viewed by using this website link and selecting the particular month: http://www.torrancememorial.org/For_Physicians/Medical_Staff/MEC_Approval.aspx . If you have any questions, please contact the Medical Staff Services Department at (310) 517-4616.

Medical Executive Committee Approvals

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Cardiology Update 2018

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1

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3 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:30p CME Conference….HCC-1&2

4 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a Gen Tumor Board…..WT-Aud

5  7:00a LungTumorBoard..WT-Aud 7:30a IRB…………………..WT-D

8 12:30p Cardiology……...……WT-D 12:30p Credentials…….….....WT-C

9 7:30a Oncology Workgroup.....WT-B 8:00a TCU……………...….…..WT-C 12:30p Infectn Preventn/P&T....WT-D

10 7:00a Anesthesia Dept…….WT-Aud 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:00p Medicine Dept………….WT-D 12:30p CME Conference….HCC-1&2

11 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:00a Cardiac PI………………WT-D 7:45a GI Tumor Board….....WT-Aud 12:30p Pediatric PI……………..WT-B

12 7:00a LungTumorBoard..WT-Aud 7:30a Lung Oncol Subc..WT-Aud 7:30a Oncology………..…..WT-D

15 12:00p Burn & Wound Surg...WT-C

16 7:00a GI/Pancreatic Oncol…...WT-B

17 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D

18 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:45a CNS Tumor Board….WT-Aud 9:00a Emergency Dept……….WT-D 8:00a Oncology Steering…..WT-Aud 12:30p Pediatric Dept……….WT-Aud

19 7:00a LungTumorBoard..WT-Aud 7:00a Surgery Advisory…....WT-D 7:00a Gastroenterology……WT-C

22 11:30a Health Info Mgmt…....WT-B 4:00p Bariatric Surgery…....WT-C

23 12:30p OB/GYN Dept……….WT-Aud 12:30p Utilization Mgmt………..WT-D

24 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D 12:00p Spine Surg Prgrm……...WT-D 12:30p Antibiotic Stewardship...WT-B 12:30p Bioethics………………..WT-C 3:00p Ortho COE Hip&Knee....WT-B

25 7:00a Breast Tumor Board..WT-Aud 7:30a Family Practice Dept…..WT-B 7:45a GI Tumor Board….....WT-Aud 12:30p C-Section……...……….WT-B 12:30p Credentials……….….....WT-C 12:30p Medical Staff IT…….…..WT-D

26 7:00a General Surg Subc..WT-C 7:00a LungTumorBoard..WT-Aud

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30 12:30p Stroke Ad-Hoc…….…...WT-D

31 7:00a CV Review Conf……….WT-D

CME CONFERENCES

Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center

Medical Staff Calendar January 2018

February 14, 2018 “Parkinson’s Disease Update” Natalie Diaz, M.D. UCLA School of Medicine Commercial Support: None

January 24, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

February 7, 2018 “Melanoma Update” David Peng, M.D. USC School of Medicine Commercial Support: None Torrance Memorial Medical Center is accredited by the Institute for

Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Torrance Memorial Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category I CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For up-to-the-minute conference information call (310) 784-8776 or visit: http://www.torrancememorial.org/For_Physicians/Wednesday_CME_Conferences.aspx

January 3, 2018 “Advances in Stroke Care” Asma Moheet, M.D. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Commercial Support: None

January 10, 2018 “Hospital Acquired Infections” Paul Holtom, M.D. USC School of Medicine Commercial Support: None

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January 17, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

January 31, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

February 21, 2018 NO CONFERENCE

Welcome New Practitioners

Duc H. Duong, M.D. Surgery 8043 2nd St., Ste. 105 Downey, CA 90241 Phone: (562) 862-1134 Fax: (562) 861-9895

Ramy M. Hanna, M.D. Medicine UCLA Health Palos Verdes Family & Internal Medicine 501 Deep Valley Dr., Ste. 100 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Phone: (310) 303-3953 Fax: (310) 303-7903

Divya Mallam, M.D. Medicine UCLA South Bay GI & Pain 2780 Skypark Dr., Ste. 125 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 530-8013 Fax: (310) 530-8014

Tawny Saleh, M.D. Pediatrics 3400 Lomita Blvd., Ste. 203 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 326-4670 Fax: (310) 326-4672

Michael E. Shapiro, M.D. Medicine 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: (310) 546-3461 Fax: (310) 546-6481

Katrina M. Von Kriegenbergh, M.D. Anesthesiology The Pain & Rehabilitation Medical Group 3701 Skypark Dr., Ste. 260 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 791-4980 Fax: (310) 791-4989

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Joel S. Wolinsky, M.D. Medicine National Neuromonitoring 1141 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 105-612 San Antonio, TX 78232 Phone: (210) 598-2800 Fax: (210) 598-4236

Phone/Fax Change Sheryl L Lewin, M.D. Surgery Fax: (310) 212-5001 Suite Number Change John J. Doherty, M.D. Medicine Ste. 505 Resignation Diane L. Alterman, P.A. Emergency Beverly B. Chen, M.D. Medicine Kimberly K. Cheong, M.D. Pediatrics Eric McCloud, M.D. Pediatrics Pablito G. Nagpala, M.D. Pediatrics Gregory L. Paranay, M.D. Radiology Qing Tian, M.D. Surgery Retired Jayshree N. Rao, M.D. Pediatrics

Physician/AHP Roster Updates

Address Change Joseph C. Gutierrez, P.A. Surgery Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical & Medical Group 5750 Downey Ave., Ste. 308 Lakewood, CA 90712 Phone: (562) 633-3787 Fax: (562) 633-1977 Roohbakhsh Maher, D.P.M. Surgery Redondo Beach Podiatry - Torrance 3440 Lomita Blvd., Ste. 137 Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 370-1980 Fax: (424) 378-1207 Arthur Smukler, M.D. Medicine 10764 Rochester Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 874-0706 Fax: (310) 791-3735 Mark Volpicelli, M.D. Surgery 3828 Sepulveda Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505 Phone: (310) 504-1622 Fax: (424) 271-9248

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The Medical Staff Newsletter ProgressNotes is published monthly for the Medical Staff of Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Vinh Cam, M.D. Chief of Staff Robin S. Camrin, CPMSM, CPCS Vice President, Medical Staff Services & Performance Improvement A.Klecker-01/2018

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