May 2015 - Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center

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Making the
Rounds
Upcoming Events
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MAY 14:
“Advances in Breast
Cancer Treatments” with
Dr. Tariq Mahmood @
Large HR Classroom
(Resource Center) 12-1
p.m. To register, call 7473600.
*MAY 29:
Women’s Work-Life Symposium @ FSU
Holley Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
JUNE 5:
“Plastic Surgery” with
Dr. Andrew McAllister
@ Large HR Classroom
(Resource Center) 12-1
p.m. To register, call 7473600.
JUNE 15:
“Blood Pressure & Stroke”
with Stacy Kehl @ Large
HR Classroom (Resource
Center) 12-1 p.m. To
register, call 747-3600.
*Denotes hospital-sponsored event
Making the Rounds is a monthly newsletter
produced for the employees at Gulf Coast
Regional Medical Center.
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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Successfully Treats First Neonatal
Therapeutic Cooling Patient
Our Neonatal ICU staff consisting of physicians,
specialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, case
managers, dietary, physical/occupational therapists
and pharmacists, successfully treated its first
patient on April 1st utilizing a new neonatal
therapeutic cooling procedure.
Therapeutic cooling is a clinical treatment that
involves moderately reducing a patient’s body
temperature in order to slow disease progression
and to improve health. This therapeutic option
is being provided to term/near-term infants in
our Neonatal ICU who experience birth-related
oxygen deprivation and show signs of brain injury.
The entire treatment takes approximately 72
hours.
Neonatal Therapeutic Cooling Procedure
Dr. Melissa Tyree, board-certified neonatologist, discusses the new
procedure with WMBB-TV Ch. 13 reporter Caitlin Lawrence.
4th Annual Florida Perinatal
Quality Collaborative Conference
Several staff members from our Women's Center and
Children's Services department were recognized at
the 4th Annual Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative
(FPQC) Conference in Tampa.
Our team submitted a poster abstract that was
accepted by the FPQC and presented during the
conference. The abstract, entitled "Decide in 10,”
strives to improve the quality of neonatal resuscitation,
stabilization and the overall physical and neurological
outcomes.
(L-R): Adana Evenson, Tamika Williams, Dr. Melissa Tyree, Monica Tucker,
Mindy Young and Susan Harrison. Photo courtesy of Heather Cullen.
Nurses’ Week Celebration
May 6-12
The Force of Change
In celebration of Nurses’ Week, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center will host several events to show how much we appreciate their
hard work and dedication to our patients. In fact, the entire nursing services team will be recognized for their commitment and
compassion. We know that not all superheroes wear capes – ours wear scrubs! Happy Nurses’ Week to our Superheroes!
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
Nurses’ Week Kick-Off
(Raffle)
Heroes for Heroes
(Drawing #1)
Breakfast for Champions
(Drawing #2)
Superhero Snacks
Florence Nightengale’s
Birthday Celebration held in
main lobby at 2 p.m.; all nursing
services eligible!
Hero sub sandwiches
delivered to nursing units,
day/night shifts
Pancake breakfast served
“super style” in the cafeteria
Delivered to nursing
units, day/night shifts
Sunday, May 10
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
Super Sundae
Superheroes Unmasked
Heroes Save the Day
(Drawing #3)
Make your own super sundae;
delivered to nursing units, day/
night shifts
In-unit nursing recognition
awards and edible
arrangements delivered
to nursing units, day/night
shifts
Thank you gifts and Ninja
Turtle snacks delivered to
nursing units, day/night shifts
2nd Annual Dunk Tank Challenge
Fundraiser benefits March of Dimes
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center recently held its 2nd Annual Dunk Tank Challenge to benefit the March of Dimes. Several
employees and physicians took part in the event. “We are proud to sponsor the annual March for Babies event. The entire staff loves
taking part in all the festivities leading up to the walk,” said Debra Goines, RN, March of Dimes coordinator. In addition to the dunk
tank challenge, the hospital held a bake sale, an online Scentsy fundraiser, hot dog/chili lunch with gift basket raffle and t-shirt/blue jeans
day, which raised nearly $12,000. Photos courtesy of Heather Cullen.
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Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center Announces
HCA Awards of Distinction
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center recently hosted the 2014 HCA Awards of Distinction ceremony, recognizing the Employee Frist
Humanitarian of the Year, Volunteer Frist Humanitarian of the Year, Physician Frist Humanitarian of the Year and HCA Excellence in
Nursing. The Frist Humanitarian Award was created in 1971 to honor outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer
activities. Named in honor of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., this award recognizes individuals who serve the community and those in need and
whose daily dedication and caregiving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment. The award recognizes three
individuals including:
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An employee who goes beyond day-to-day responsibilities as well as in his/her overall service to the community.
The volunteer who gives unselfishly to patients within our facility and the community.
The physician who displays a concern for the well-being of others beyond his/her day-to-day physician responsibilities.
The HCA Excellence in Nursing Award honors a nurse who demonstrates exceptional nursing knowledge and expert skills, and
consistently applies both with compassion and integrity, so that the quality of the care experience and the care outcomes are improved
for patients in any clinical setting or nursing specialty.
HCA Excellence in Nursing Award
Ruth Gross • Women’s Center
Nominees: Debbie Collins-Lay, Jamie Davis,
Ruth Gross and Kay Hankins
Employee Frist Humanitarian Award
Kay Hankins • Oncology Nurse Navigator
Nominees: Kay Hankins, Teresa McArdle,
Carol Meeks and Edy Rivard
Volunteer Frist Humanitarian Award
Sarah Godber
Physician Frist Humanitarian Award
Dr. James McCready • Emergency Dept.
Nominees: Sarah Godber and Sandy Preszler
Nominees: James McCready, MD,
George Reiss, MD, and Tim Smith, MD
HCA Financial Fitness Program
HCA has partnered with Financial Finesse, the country’s
leading provider of unbiased financial education programs, to
offer affiliated employees free, unlimited, confidential access to:
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A personal Financial Wellness Assessment
A customized online Financial Learning Center
An experienced team of Certified Financial Planners
Employees can access the program online or by phone:
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Log on to HCArewards.com and enter keyword
“Financial Fitness” in the search box
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Or call the HCA Financial Fitness Helpline at (877)
234-1809
When employees call the helpline, employees can speak to
a full-time financial education representative who previously
worked as a Certified Financial Planner. The educator can
answer questions about any financial topic and help develop
a personalized action plan to achieve financial goals. The only
focus is providing unbiased education to help build a financial
foundation and make the best decisions about finances and
benefits.
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Meet Susan Harrison, RN
Clinical Nurse Manager • Women’s Center
I’m responsible for the-day-to-day operations of the unit, which includes everything from staffing to
efficient use of resources. I love motivating and encouraging each person who works at The Women’s
Center to give the highest quality, family-friendly, skilled nursing care. We are lucky to have 80 percent of
Bay County’s families trust us with one of their most special days.
Resides: Panama City
Can’t live without: Smiling…happy people.
What do you like most about your job? The flexibility to find ways to improve how we deliver care
and serve our patients.
Favorite vacation destination: My next vacation.
Favorite food: Los Antojitos! Can’t wait for them to re-open in 2016
Favorite music: Summertime is about Zac Brown Band – and Jack Johnson – Rend Collective
Experiment – However, it’s a lot of Taylor Swift with my girls in charge.
Top three all-time favorite movies: I really go for the popcorn and coke – anything besides horror,
with a happy ending!
What is your proudest accomplishment? When one of my children works hard and is able to do
what they thought they couldn’t. The look on their face makes my heart sing! Teaching them that they are brave and can do the hard
stuff!
Hobbies: Tennis, reading, collecting memories!
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Cycliad Bicycle Challenge
Fundraiser benefits patients, programs of UAB Health System Cancer Community Network
On April 23rd, Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center hosted a celebratory send-off for several cyclists in the employee back parking lot.
Cyclists started their 68-mile “Fun in the Sun” brevay at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center and finished at Fort Walton Beach Medical
Center. Cycliad is a 1,300-mile, four-weekend bike challenge to raise funds to support patients and programs of the UAB Health System
Cancer Community Network. The Cancer Community Network consists of 12 associate institutions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Mississippi and Tennessee that emphasize collaboration between UAB and community cancer centers for cancer treatment to patients.
The mission is to raise money to support patients undergoing cancer treatment in the region. Photos courtesy of Heather Cullen.
Employee Advisory Group Update
“Your Voice Matters”
Our Healthy Work Environment offers each of
us an opportunity to provide feedback about our
experience working at Gulf Coast Regional Medical
Center.
The 2015 Employee Engagement Survey begins
Monday, May 4. All employees – full time, part time,
and PRN – are eligible to participate. This is an
opportunity to share your voice confidentially.Your
participation in the Employee Engagement Survey is
critically important to us.
We know that our patient experience depends
on you, and we want each employee involved in
identifying and resolving obstacles to excellent care and efficiency. Here’s what you need to know to make your voice heard.You can
access the survey in one of two ways:
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Visit www.hcasurveys.com on your PC or mobile device, and click on the “Take the Survey” link.You can also open this survey
by scanning the QR code on a survey poster, table tent or brochures that will be distributed to all departments. In order to login, use your HCA3-4 ID (three letters and four numbers). If you don’t know your 3-4 ID or prefer not to use it, use the last four
digits of your Social Security Number and your date of birth.
Call 800-318-6614 to take the survey by phone. Use the last four digits of your Social Security Number and your date of birth.
Follow the instructions for entering the date.
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Ethics & Compliance Update
Photographing,Video Recording, Audio Recording
and Other Imaging of Patients, Visitors, and
Workforce Members
In an effort to increase awareness and standardize the proper
use of cameras and other recording devices in provider
settings, facilities are asked to review the Photographing,Video
Recording, Audio Recording, and Other Imaging of Patients,
Visitors and Workforce Members policy.
Some highlights include:
• Written patient informed consent is required before
workforce members may photograph or audio record
a patient for most purposes, including patient care/
treatment, telemedicine, or publicity.
• Consent to photograph or audio record a patient for
security and/or health care operations purposes is
obtained via the hospital’s Conditions of Admission and
Consent for Outpatient Services.
• Patients, family members, and/or visitors are not
permitted to take photographs of or audio record
other patients or workforce members without consent.
• Workforce members must only use designated
company-owned devices to photograph or audio record
a patient.
• Workforce members are prohibited from
photographing, video recording or audio recording
patients or the patients’ visitors within the facility for
personal use (including, but not limited to, social media).
• In general, patient consent is not required when
photographing patients to document abuse or neglect.
However, the photographs must not be used for any
other purpose beyond submission to the investigating
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agency unless otherwise
permitted by federal or state
law.
Any use and/or disclosure
of photographs or audio
recordings for research
purposes will be in compliance
with federal and state
regulations. If a photograph
or audio recording is deemed
to be identifiable, an Ethical
Review Board will determine
Holly Jackson
if additional authorizations are
Chief Operating Officer/
Ethics
& Compliance Officer
required.
In general, facilities may permit
news media or law enforcement agencies to photograph
or audio record a patient if the patient’s responsible
physician agrees the patient is medically stable and the
patient consents.
Take Action
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Make sure workforce members are appropriately
educated on the policy requirements.
Ensure your facility has procedures in place to comply
with all aspects of this policy, including secure storage of
company-owned devices, photographs, and recordings.
Spread awareness via “no camera use” posters (in
English and in Spanish) and “consent required” posters
(in English and in Spanish).
Please refer to the Intranet or contact Information Protection
with any questions or suggestions.
Adam Richardson Joins Seawind Medical Clinic
Adam Richardson, certified family nurse practitioner (CFNP), recently joined the staff at Seawind Medical Clinic.
He recently served as family nurse practitioner at Blossomwood Medical Center (Huntsville, AL), working
closely with other practitioners and physicians in diagnosing, treating and managing common diseases and acute
illnesses.
For four years he served as a staff nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital, caring for patients that
required additional monitoring and support, including 12-lead EKG interpretation, intra-aortic balloon pump
monitoring, continuous veno/venous hemodialysis, therapeutic hypothermia, radial cardiac catheter care, and
assistance with inserting and monitoring temporary pacemakers. Richardson also served as a staff nurse in the
Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS.
Richardson earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing at the University of North Alabama and his master’s degree
in nursing at Troy University. He and his wife, Amy, reside in Destin.
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Maximizing Outcomes in Patients with
Aortic Stenosis: An Evidence-Based Approach
Continuing Education Opportunity for Physicians and Nurses
Maximizing Outcomes in Patients
with Aortic Stenosis: An Evidence-Based Approach
Monday, May 11th
11 a.m - Noon • Large HR Classroom
Featuring Gregory Mishkel, MD
Clinical Professor of Medicine • Southern Illinois University
for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME), the Accreditation Council
for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and
the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) to provide continuing
education for the healthcare team.
Intended Learners
CME
NACCME designates this live activity
for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA
Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should
claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in
the activity.
This activity is designed for cardiothoracic surgeons,
interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, primary care
and emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, geriatricians,
intensivists, and allied healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
• Summarize the scope of severe Aortic Stenosis (AS)
including risk factors, screening, identification, morbidity,
and mortality
• Outline the appropriate diagnosis and assessment of
patients with suspected AS and identify patients at high
risk for the disease
• Review clinical trial and real world outcomes data on
the use of aortic valve replacement in the management
of patients with severe AS
• Develop strategies for the early identification and
referral of patients with severe AS who may be
candidates for aortic valve replacement
CNE
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1.0 contact
hour. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered
Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.0 contact hour. Nurse
practitioners participating in this educational activity will earn
an AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM certificate of completion or
ANCC contact hours through AANP’s reciprocity agreements.
AHRA
Approved for 1 ARRT Category A CE credit by AHRA
All participants must attend the full activity and complete
and submit the pre- and post-activity survey and evaluation
following the activity to receive documentation of credit.
Accreditation
North American Center for Continuing Medical Education,
LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council
Chris Jinks Named Pharmacy Clinical Manager
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Chris Jinks, Pharm.D, BCPS, has been named its
new pharmacy clinical manager.
Chris is a 2004 graduate of the University of Florida School of Pharmacy. After graduation he completed a
postgraduate residency in internal medicine with a focus in critical care and cardiology, and became a boardcertified pharmacotherapy specialist in 2012.
Since joining Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in 2010, Chris has developed the critical care clinical
pharmacist position and was instrumental in having pharmacists round with physicians as part of the
interdisciplinary team in the Intensive Care Unit.
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HCA to Provide $1 Million in Aid for
Nepal Earthquake Relief
HCA announced that it will provide $1 million to support the Nepal earthquake relief efforts of three international disaster relief
organizations.
HCA will donate $250,000 to Doctors Without Borders and $250,000 to MedShare International, a non-profit that redistributes
surplus supplies and equipment to those in need. Additionally, HCA will match up to $500,000 of donations from HCA employees and
vendors to the American Red Cross to support its relief effort in Nepal.
“As a healthcare provider with approximately 225,000 employees who treat millions of patients every year, our people have dedicated
their professional lives to caring for others, and we have a long history of supporting humanitarian efforts,” said Milton Johnson,
chairman and chief executive officer of HCA. “We believe our employees and vendors will be eager to support the critical and
significant relief efforts that are just underway.”
Since 2010, HCA and The HCA Foundation have given charitable contributions totaling nearly $95 million. HCA has a long history of
supporting major disaster relief efforts including those following the Ebola crisis in West Africa, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the
earthquake in Haiti, the Indonesian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.
March for Babies
April 25 • McKenzie Park
On April 25th the team at Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center participated in March for Babies at McKenzie Park. The mission of March
of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Funds raised in March for
Babies support research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. In addition to the dunk
tank challenge, the hospital held a bake sale, an online Scentsy fundraiser, hot dog/chili lunch with gift basket raffle and t-shirt/blue jeans
day, which raised nearly $12,000 for the March of Dimes.