In the Know – June 2014 - Princeton Community Hospital

JUNE 2014
Team PCH Celebrates an Early
Thanksgiving at Relay for Life
“Holidays” was this year’s theme for Mercer
County Relay for Life held June 28, 2014, at
the Princeton High School soccer field.
Each Relay team was assigned a different
holiday with PCH being given Thanksgiving.
Howdy, Pilgrim
A record 313 employees joined TEAM PCH
this year and raised approximately $14,500 for the American Cancer Society. An upcoming uniform sale in July will add to that total.
Relay Raffle Winners:
Avon Basket – Helen Chaffins
Goodie Bag – Brandon Vaught
Basket 1 – Robert Green
Basket 2 – Rebecca Bennett
Kindle – Dee Brewer
IPod – Tammy Myers
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Purse – Mia Compton
Chair 1 – Janet Shrewsbury
Chair 2 – Mia Compton
Quilt by Susan Drady – Colleen Cox
PTO Winner:
Julie Lilly
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Annual Relay for Life Food Drive at PCH
Various departments at the hospital participated in the 2014 Relay
for Life food drive including Administration, 2-West, 3-South, Nutrition Services, 3-West Report
Room, Mercer Medical Group, Volunteers, Case Management, Lab,
Outpatient Oncology, CCU, and
Pharmacy.
The non-perishable food items
were divided equally between
Union Mission in Bluefield and
Tender Mercies in Princeton.
Left to right: Linda Cunningham, Nursing Administration; Susan Drady, Pharmacy; Debbie
Pack, ICU; Jackie Evans, Volunteer (Jackie
also volunteers for Tender Mercies); Kayla
Vaught, Pharmacy; Courtney Meade, Pharmacy; and Irma Dawson, Pharmacy.
Black Lung Conference Held at Pipestem
The goal of this year’s Black Lung Conference,
held June 3-6 at Pipestem State Park, was to provide the most up-to-date medical and legal developments in occupational pneumoconiosis
(black lung disease).
The Occupational Therapy/Pulmonary Rehab
Department manned a booth and provided literature and information on black lung treatment options available at Princeton Community Hospital.
Those attending the conference heard discussions on possible causes for the increase in complicated coal miners’ black lung disease, the role
of silicosis in occupational lung disease, state
and federal requirements for compensation, patients who qualify for pulmonary rehabilitation
services, and dust-induced pulmonary impairment and dust-induced pulmonary fibrosis.
Cecile Rose, M.D., M.P.H,, with National Jewish Health, addressed the health effects
and new regulations of silica exposure. National Jewish Health, located in Denver, Colorado, is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory disorders.
The conference is sponsored by the West Virginia
Association of Black Lung Clinics and the West
Virginia Black Lung Clinics Program.
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PCHA Designated a StormReady Supporter
Left to right: Joe Hendricks, RN, BSN, BS, Assistant Nursing Director ED/ICU/CCU; Janna Brown, Chief Meteorologist, WVVA News; Phil Hysell, Warning
Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service; Mark Pickett, RN, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator/Education Department Instructor; Rosa
Moody, RN, BS, CHC, Compliance Officer; Rick Puckett, RN, Vice President of Quality and Safety; and Jeff Lilley, CPA, Chief Operating Officer.
PCHA is one of the first medical facilities in West Virginia to be recognized
as a StormReady Supporter and only
the 35th medical facility in the United
States to receive such designation
from the National Weather Service.
The StormReady Program is a voluntary national service program that
was designed through partnerships
with local and state emergency management, as well as local media, to
make communities, businesses, and
schools better prepared for weatherrelated emergencies.
The StormReady Program recognizes those who take a proactive approach to improving their local
hazardous weather operations as
well as actively promoting severe
weather preparedness activities.
This program has been in place
since 1999 and it encourages those
entities to implement procedures to
reduce the potential for disasterous
weather consequences.
In order for PCHA to earn the StormReady Supporter designation, they
had to meet certain guidelines. One
criteria was that PCHA had to have a
24-hour location where weather con-
“Congratulations on becoming one of
the first StormReady Supporters in the
State. I want to thank you very much,
Mark Pickett, for helping Princeton
Community Hospital Association
achieve this important recognition.
On a personal note, I would like to say
what a tremendous privilege and honor
it has been to work with Mr. Pickett to
achieve this designation.”
Phil Hysell, Warning Coordination
Meteorologist, National Weather Service
ditions and warnings are received
and monitored. They also had to
have two different ways to receive
life-saving weather warnings from
the National Weather Service and to
transmit those warnings to the staff,
patients, visitors, and the public.
The hospital had to have a location
where local weather conditions
could be monitored and they had to
develop a formal hazardous
weather plan including instructions
for sheltering patients, staff, and
visitors in the event of a significant
weather event.
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Because PCHA not only met but
exceeded the guidelines, the West
Virginia StormReady Advisory
Board officially approved the hospital as a StormReady Supporter
on May 19, 2014.
Being a StormReady Supporter
strengthens the hospital's ability to
use the National Weather Service’s
life-saving watches and warnings.
One method of receiving those warnings is with a NOAA All-Hazards
Weather Radio. These radios are the
surest way to protect the public
against the threat of severe weather.
The National Weather Service encourages every home, school, and
business to have an emergency
weather radio. They should be as
common as a smoke detector.
Being a StormReady Supporter is
beneficial in several ways – primarily, it improves the timeliness
and effectiveness of weather
watches and warnings and helps
ensure that the hospital is better
prepared to save lives from the
onslaught of severe weather
through advanced planning,
awareness, and education.
Annual CNA Appreciation Day Held June 27
Left to right: Tena Toms, Trina Meadows, Aaron Gills, Monica Robb, Kendria Perkins, Angela Walker, Brittany Jenkins, Kim Gentry, and Dodie Witkowski.
Left to right: Jesse Pugh, Rebecca McDonald, Mary Wimmer, Eric Massie, Missy Shrewsbury, Mark Howard, Amber Rowe, DJ Steele, Rachel Blankenship,
Carolyn Taylor, and Cindy Richards.
Left to right: Jessica Austin, Austin Day, Lisa Grogan, John Taylor, Barbara Strain, Vencel Martin, and Francine Saunders.
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to “Wash ‘Em,” a spoof of Michael Jackson’s “Beat it”),
Hover Jack and Hover Mat training, Press Ganey customer satisfaction surveys and the important role of
CNAs in providing first impressions/front-line care, care
of the dying patient, stress management, and hepatitis
education.
The day-long symposium honored and celebrated our
CNAs, MNAs, ERTs, and MHTs with educational workshops and a special luncheon.
Rose Morgan welcomed everyone via video conference
and thanked them for the exceptional hands-on care
they provide our patients.
Lunch was provided by Amedisys Hospice Care. All participants received door prizes and gift bags.
Workshops included topics such as the importance of
hand washing (participants formed a train and danced
Khristy Shrewsbury.
Marlene Martin; Andi Bennett, WVU Extension Office; Andrea Parsons,
Amedisys; Wendy Wellman, Amedisys, and Janet Shrewsbury.
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Missy Boggess.
PCH’s Medical Imaging Department Receives
Breast MRI Reaccreditation
Princeton Community Hospital has been awarded a
three-year term of reaccreditation in breast magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI
of the breast offers valuable information about many
breast conditions that may not be obtained by other
imaging modalities, such as mammography or ultrasound. PCH was the first medical facility in West Virginia to earn breast MRI accreditation and now
reaccreditation. Currently, PCH is one of only two hospitals in the state to have received breast MRI accreditation.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the
highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is
awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical
physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality,
personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are
reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation,
which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice
improvement.
Diagnostic Radiologist Dana O. Olson, M.D.
rigorous process to be tested. We strive for the highest
quality possible and to be the best at what we do – no
shortcuts. I’m especially proud of our excellent technologists, for without their dedication and professionalism, this would not be possible.”
The ACR is a national professional organization serving
more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing
on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care
services.
Dana O. Olson, M.D., a diagnostic radiologist at
Princeton Community Hospital, was instrumental in
guiding the hospital toward accreditation and reaccreditation. Dr. Olson said, “Accreditation is a difficult
undertaking. We voluntarily put ourselves through a
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Dear Mr. Griffith,
I am writing to tell you how grateful I am in regards to your staff in the Intensive Care Unit. My sister Tenna Rae
Morefield suffered a “cardiac event” in May and was cared for by your specialized unit. The competency of your
staff was a combination of professionalism, warmth, and compassion. My sister spent ten days in ICU and was
connected to life support. The entire staff played a key role in helping my family through a very traumatic and
difficult time. I am happy to report she is in the recovery stage. The event could have been a lot worse without
your team’s dedication and expertise. I am personally grateful for the time your team took to talk with us to better
understand our options.
The level of care your team was able to administer and the manner in which it was given will not be forgotten. I
would like to recognize everyone who provided care for my sister. This is not an all-inclusive list, and I apologize
for anyone I have forgotten: Dr. Yadav, Rose Morgan, Kim Poe, Krissy Webb, Donna Bowling, and Debbie Pack.
With unending gratitude,
Tom Morefield, Chief Deputy United States Marshal, Southern District of Georgia
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In Memory of Dr. James Powers
Dr. James E. Powers, 83, of Naples, FL, formerly of Princeton, died on Saturday,
May 31, 2014 at his home in Naples, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Born
August 8, 1930 in McDonald, Ohio, he was the son of the late Emmett Powers and
Lillian Cook Powers.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Charmaine Soulier Powers of Naples,
Florida; four daughters – Lisa Schepers and husband Rainer of Ennepatel, Germany; Charmaine Powers of Naples, Florida; Leslie Faircloth and husband Michael
of Naples, Florida; and Gigi Wardlow and husband Fritz of Oviedo, Florida; six
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother, Bill Powers and wife Sue of
Princeton; and two nephews, Dr. Rick Powers of Beckley and Dr. Robert Powers
of Dublin, VA.
After graduating from Beaver High School in Bluefield in 1948, Dr. Powers joined
the United States Navy where he spent four years during the Korean War. He received a bachelor of arts degree from West Virginia University and a medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, where he also had his
surgical training. He practiced general and vascular surgery at Princeton Community Hospital beginning in the fall of
1967. He was a member of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow American College of Surgeons, Humera Surgical
Society, South Eastern Surgical Society, and past President of the Mercer County Medical Society. Dr. Powers was former Chief of Staff and former Chief of Surgery at Princeton Community Hospital. He was a devoted and dedicated
doctor serving his community with great skill.
Dr. Power's love of golf and warm weather brought him to Naples in 1993 after his retirement. He and his wife led an
active life as members of Quail Creek Country Club and Royal Poinciana Country Club. He also enjoyed duplicate
bridge and photography. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.
July 2014 | Staff Education Calendar
July 10 - Diabetes Education Class • 1:30 pm-4:30 pm • ED CR 3
July 25 - Bloodmobile • 10:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed Classrooms
Call 7593 to register and for more information.
July 17 - IVT Class • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 1&2
Instructor D. Perkins
July 28 - *Staff CPR Class • 7:30 am-11:00 am, 12:30 pm-4:00 pm,
5:00 pm-8:00 pm • Ed CR 3
July 30 - TNCC • 8:30 am-4:30 pm • Ed Classrooms
Diabetes Support Group • 6:30 pm • ED CR 3
July 21 - Orientation • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 1&2
July 31 - TNCC • 8:30 am-4:30 pm • Ed Classrooms
July 22 - New Hire Skills Lab • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 1&2
* Must call to register or ** Call to register & pick up book two weeks
prior to class.
July 23 - Stroke Presentation • 12:00-1:00 pm • Ed CR 3
Lunch provided. Presenter: Betty Nash, Genentech Representative.
Call 7074 to register.
UPCOMING EVENTS
HCP STAFF CPR – August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1
*Heartsaver CPR – September 10, December 3 • 9:00 am–12:00 pm • ED CR 3
*NCI- Recert 2014 – August 20, October 15, November 12 • 7:30 am–10:30 am or 11:30 am–2:30 pm • ED CR 3
*NCI 2014 dates – August 21, October 16, November 13 • 7:30 am–4:30 pm • ED CR 3
**PALS Recert – October 23 ** PALS – Certification Class: December 4-5
**ACLS Re-Cert – August 6, October 8, November 6 **ACLS – Certification Class – August 7-8
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Birthday Bash with the CEO
for July Birthdays
Wednesday, July 30 • The luncheon will be held
in the boardroom at 12:00 p.m.
To reserve your place at the table, please RSVP to Crystal
Mabe by email or by calling extension 7242 at least four days
prior to the luncheon.
Clinical Alarm Safety
In June 2013, the Joint Commission issued a
National Patient Safety Goal intended to address issues related to clinical alarm safety. As
healthcare professionals, you’re familiar with the
everpresent sound of these clinical alarms in
our patient care areas. Their fundamental purpose is simple—to promote patient safety by
warning caregivers of potentially dangerous
conditions before lasting harm can occur.
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Because patient safety is paramount to our mission, our hospital will work toward compliance
with the Joint Commission’s goal over the coming months. As a first step, we will be forming a
clinical alarm management team under the direction of Team Leader Rosa Moody. This multidisciplinary team—which will include key
stakeholders from among our administrative,
medical, nursing, risk management, clinical engineering, and IT staff—will be responsible for
assessing our current management of alarm
systems, identifying areas for improvement, and
implementing any changes in technology, policies, or procedures necessary to ensure clinical
alarm safety. As we move toward compliance
with the goal, team members may visit your
care areas to observe and interview, and they
may otherwise ask you to assist them with your
experience and expertise. Your cooperation will
contribute greatly to this important effort.
Glenda Epperly celebrated Independence Day in style! The decoration on
Glenda’s door is changed to reflect each season and every holiday.
Save the Date August 14, 2014
Employee Night at the Ball Game
October 21, 2014
Employee Service Awards
December 2, 2014
Employee Holiday Banquet
December 16, 2014
Winterfest
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