Berkshire Health Systems Breast Center Certified as Center of
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Berkshire Health Systems Breast Center Certified as Center of
Scope January 29, 2015 Volume 37 Issue 2 Berkshire Health Systems Employee Newsletter Berkshire Health Systems Breast Center Certified as Center of Excellence First in Massachusetts with this Designation B erkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC), and the BHS Center is currently the only one in Massachusetts so honored. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by the BHS Breast Center to provide the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients in the community. The Center of Excellence certification in the NQMBC Program is for one year. “This level of excellence is made possible by the ongoing commitment of our team of breast health providers across the spectrum of care at Berkshire Health Systems, who work to provide the highest level of care for our community,” said Lisa Loring, MD, Medical Director of the BMC Women’s Imaging Center. “As a native of Berkshire County, I know what a close-knit community we are. The people we care for are our neighbors, friends, loved ones, and I am proud of our staff for consistently striving for excellence.” Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient care and allocating resources where improvement is desired. In today’s dynamic healthcare industry, breast centers are faced with providing quality care while simultaneously keeping costs under control. The BHS program’s staff must not only be familiar with existing standards of care, but must also be aware of new advances in technology. “Berkshire Health Systems Comprehensive Breast Center actively ensures they provide the best possible quality care to breast patients in their community,” according to the NQMBC. “The National Consortium of Breast Centers is proud to recognize the BHS Comprehensive Breast Center as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence.” The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers were developed by referencing the Health Care Advisory Board’s Clinical Quality Dash Board for breast centers, published in 2004. The NQMBC reflects more than five years of work, which culminated in the adoption of over 33 National Quality Indicators which measure quality across the continuum of care, including radiology, medical and radiation oncology, surgical oncology and plastic surgery. 2 Scope BMC and Dr. Kulberg Collaborate on Concussion Clinic MACONY Practice Serving South Berkshire Dr. Alan Kulberg poses with the rehabilitation staff of the Concussion Evaluation and Rehabilitation Clinic at BMC, located in the BMC Center for Rehabilitation. T he Concussion Evaluation and Rehabilitation Clinic at BMC has opened in the Center for Rehabilitation, a partnership between the medical center and pediatrician Dr. Alan Kulberg, who will lead the clinic. Dr. Kulberg and his team will work collaboratively with the local medical, educational and mental health communities to provide comprehensive care for children, adolescents and young adults who have sustained mild traumatic brain injury. In addition, these services will be provided in South Berkshire by MACONY Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, for patients of MACONY. “Previous models of post-concussion care with an emphasis on prolonged physical and cognitive rest have been replaced by a more dynamic model, supported by a growing body of research that recognizes that concussion is a heterogeneous group of impairments, which demands individualized therapies delivered by a multidisciplinary team,” said Dr. Kulberg. “The goal is to return the patient safely and comfortably to his or her baseline cognitive level of function and to a physically active lifestyle.” The Clinic is open one day each week, Mondays, and Dr. Kulberg continues to work separately in his pediatric practice as a member of Berkshire Pediatric Associates. Patients are referred to the clinic by their primary care physicians, even if first seen in the Emergency Department. “One of my priorities is education and I plan to bring the most up-to-date information about concussion to the various communities throughout Berkshire County and nearby New York,” said Dr. Kulberg. “Also, I will be working with the educators, school nurses and athletic personnel of these districts to develop Return-to-Learn and Return-to-Play plans for injured students.” The Clinic is using the ImPACT Test, a specialized cognitive test developed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to provide baseline and post-concussion results. Berkshire Medical Center has purchased the tests from UPMC and is providing them to the local schools at a significant discount so that their athletic programs have access to this key technology. The Concussion Clinic is located on the 5th floor of the BMC Medical Arts Complex. For more information, visit the clinic’s website: www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/cerc. 3 Scope Youth Soccer Players Juggle For Cancer Patients Event Raises Thousands for BMC Women’s Imaging Center I t all started with pink socks. The Soccer Domain Academy Under-13 boys team run by director Rich Powell was interested in raising money in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month last October. Their cause was personal. Player J.T. Novitsky’s mom, Amy, was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Originally spearheaded by two team members’ moms, Ana Suffish and Pam Rich, the team considered selling pink socks, but decided that not much money could be generated by those efforts. As a result, in addition to wearing pink socks during games for the month, on October 28, 2014, before practice, the boys and their Under-14 girls’ soccer counterparts juggled their hearts out in front of a background that showed a beautiful mixed pink sunset. Flat donations as well as per juggle rates were solicited by each participant. The Under-13 boys and Under-14 girls soccer teams from the Soccer Domain Academy got together for a Juggle-A-Thon in October, and raised $2,200 for the Women’s Imaging Center. Pictured are, from left to right, Kimberly Murdock, RN; Amy Novitsky; Rich Powell, the team leader; J.T. Novitsky and Dr. Lisa Loring. J.T. helped to inspire the donation, in honor of his mom Amy’s battle against breast cancer. The end result was that the group raised more than $2,200. It was Amy’s wish for the money to go to the Women’s Imaging Center at BMC to assist women with mammogram related expenses. The smiles could not have been any bigger when the combination of checks, bills and change were presented for the fund. Diversity Includes You Back by popular demand, more perspectives from our community in Religion and Healthcare, Part II. By recognizing the spiritual and religious differences of our patients, we can better care for those whose religious diversity, while adding to the richness of our community, can also present us with some unique challenges and opportunities. We will discuss questions such as: • How do you handle your religious beliefs when working with those whose beliefs differ from yours? • What are some ideas for advising patients when patient care choices conflict with their religious beliefs? How do we help them make a decision? • What are key issues we can be more sensitive about? Religion & Healthcare, Part II Thursday, February 5th Noon to 1:00 • BMC Auditorium Panel Discussion (Lunch Provided) There will be time for questions from the floor. Please feel free to come even if you cannot stay for the entire time! Moderated by Sister Colette Hanlon, SC, BMC Chaplain, our event will begin with a presentation by members of the healthcare and religious communities who will offer perspectives from Islam, Buddhism, Catholicism, Judaism and Interfaith practice. 4 Scope BMC Staff Being Trained on Managing Aggressive Behavior The first group of graduates from the MOAB course are, from left to right: David Moynihan, Keith McLear, Anthony Swenson, Christopher Williams, Charles Bassett, Todd Rilla, Rob Crossman (course instructor) and Jeff Gromacki. The second group, not pictured, included: Tony Loria, Jeff Henault, Melvin Menendez, Josh Wells, Travis Mickle, Ethan Rougeau and Mike Guerino. A new course is being offered at BMC, educating personnel on the best ways to handle aggressive behavior. Called Management of Aggressive Behavior, or MOAB, the course is one of several measures being taken to help assure a safe working environment for all BMC employees. The course can be offered in a variety of ways. Two MOAB Instructors, Sean Jennings and Rob Crossman, attended a three day course in New Hampshire so that courses could be taught in-house at BMC. Four other staff members are also being trained as instructors. Additionally, a MOAB Instructor Course will be taught at BMC in March to train additional instructors. A variety of MOAB courses are available. Strategies for Preventing and Diffusing Aggressive Behavior is an eight hour course that concentrates on diffusing difficult situations, and will eventually replace the Crisis Prevention Intervention course currently being taught. Strategies For Controlling and Restraining Aggressive Individuals and Managing Physical Confrontations is a more intense course that is held over a thirteen hour period. Fourteen Safety and Security guards and one orderly have already completed this course. Ten additional employees are also taking the course. These courses will be available throughout the year and will be open to staff who wish to participate. In addition, several presentations will be held for all employees this year to address safety and diffusing difficult situations. “Our employees are our most valuable asset and every effort is being made to assure that we can all complete our work in a safe environment,” said Sean Jennings, Vice President of Support Services. Scope Fairview Hospital’s CCU Team Sponsors Heart Night for Women and Men T he Critical Care Team at Fairview Hospital will sponsor Healthy Heart Night on Friday, February 6th, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Berkshire South in Great Barrington. Heart disease, which is preventable and treatable, is also the leading cause of death in the U.S. Fairview’s CCU nurses, who provide frontline care to patients who suffer from heart disease, launched this free evening event five years ago to raise awareness and access to information and resources in order to combat heart disease locally. Multiple free screenings will be available, in addition to mini-seminars by medical professionals affiliated with Fairview Hospital. The schedule is listed below. From left, Fairview CCU Nurses, Mary Lopez, RN, BSN, Lynn Geldert, CCRN, and Holly LePrevost, RN, BS, are part of the team of twelve CCU nurses who spearhead Heart Night. 5:30 pm Atrial Fibrillation: A Primer and Alert Theresa Menendez, MD, FACC, FHRS, BHS Cardiologist 5:45 pm Congestive Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms Sophie Veinoglou, FNP, Cardiology 6:00 pm Creating Your Roadmap to Health in 2015 Mark Pettus, MD, FACP, BHS Director of Medical Education, Wellness & Population Health Fairview Hospital will provide additional information and professionals to discuss specific areas of interest to women, including nutrition, caring for elders, stroke, respiratory care, pregnancy and heart disease, heart-healthy cooking, and cardiac rehabilitation programs and support. Food tastings from SoCo, Berkshire Co-op, The Marketplace Kitchen, Guido’s, Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Domaney’s, Plaza Package and others will be offered. The Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program at BHS will be launching a free 12-week program at Fairview Hospital in the spring of 2015 in South County. Information will be available about the program and the application process. All who attend will be entered to win one of the many door prizes donated by local businesses. 5 6 Scope WellnessWorks (413) 447-3100 Visit the WellnessWorks page of the employee portal for more information and to register for any of our programs. https://www.bhswellnessworks.org Love Your Heart Day! Friday, 2/6 Stop by the BMC Café between 11 am & 2 pm. Learn how to keep your heart healthy and strong. • Cardiology Services • Chair Yoga • Blood Pressure • Berkshire Organics • Social Media for Health • Prizes, Giveaways, Snacks • Earn 10 Wellness Points! Mark Kenyon, LMFT, LADC-I, CEAP, Marriage and Family Therapist, will discuss tips for maintaining and improving our relationships. Topics include “What IS Love?”, “Building a Better Relationship”, “Building Intimacy” and “Conflict Resolution”. Come hear ideas about “avoiding emotional poker”, “getting your back scratched the way you want” , “management meetings”, and more on relationship improvement. Monday, Feb. 2 Noon Monday, Feb. 9 Noon Monday, Feb. 9 1:00 pm Tuesday, Feb. 10 Noon 11:30 am & Monday, Feb. 23 12:15 pm 2015 CHALLENGE March 2 - April 12 Which location will earn the title “Leanest Campus”? BMC, PDR “D” Pre-Registration Required. Logon to the WellnessWorks website or call ext. 3100. * Be one of the first 15 people to pre-register and attend to receive a $5 lunch ticket and 10 Wellness Points! NIA Compete against other BHS campuses & WIN! BMC • Central Block • Clocktower • Fairview Hillcrest • North Adams • Other Off-site Campuses Help Your Campus win the “LEANEST CAMPUS” Award! Snowshoe Treks Beginners Welcome. A Great Winter Activity! Berkshire Yoga, Dance & Fitness (above the Beacon Cinema) with Diane Firtell, NIA Black Belt NIA is a safe and joyful aerobic movement practice that is accessible to any fitness level, and develops flexibility, stability and strength. Done barefoot to music, NIA incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Get Lean in Hillcrest Campus of BMC, Library Central Block, Large Conference Room Clocktower, 5th Floor Conference Room Fairview, Ground Floor Conference Room Treks led by Aimee Gelinas & JoAnna Ezinga, MS, PT. Pre-Registration REQUIRED 1 week before trek to reserve shoes. PAR-Q required. 12-week series begins February 26th 4:00-5:00 pm $5 payroll deduction for 12 weeks. Pre-Registration Required. Visit the WellnessWorks website or call ext. 3100 for more Information. 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Your team rose to a complex diagnostic and treatment challenge and did so with compassion and competence in every regard.” – Comment from the family of a Fairview Hospital patient “I have been to the Medical Arts building for MRIs, lab tests, mammograms and ultrasounds and always had a positive experience. You have wonderful staff.” – Comment from a BMC patient “Excellent healthcare, excellent food and outstanding doctors.” – Comment from a BMC 3 South patient “Thanks to skilled and capable surgeons and doctors, anesthesiologists, nursing and OR staff, a difficult operation went well. The recovery and after-care was outstanding and worthy of praise. A+++ to all. Thank you.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopedic Unit patient “My experience at Fairview Hospital has been nothing short of great, particularly in your Cardiology Department. Dr. Kyle Cooper and her staff are always wonderful in explaining the treatments and medicines.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient “My visit was thorough and the medical team was awesome. Thank you.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiology Services patient “I have always been attended to quickly, politely and with respect. Every person made eye contact and took time to listen to my concerns and questions.” – Comment from a BHS Radiology Services patient “Excellent experience. They showed great concern for me, even held my hand and exchanged pleasantries; yet professional and skilled.” – Comment from a BMC Women’s Imaging Center patient “From the first time I called to confirm my appointment, and with each interaction since, the reception and registration staff has been excellent, friendly and helpful.” – Comment from a BMC Radiation Oncology patient In Memoriam • Lorraine F. Leahy, a Registered Nurse at the former Hillcrest Hospital and later Berkshire Medical Center, died on January 15th at the age of 85. She retired from BMC in 2002. • Maureen F. Chadbourne, a Registered Nurse at the former Hillcrest Hospital, now the Hillcrest Campus of BMC, died on January 21st at the age of 69. The staff of Berkshire Health Systems offers its deepest condolences to their friends and family. Get Cuffed & Know Your Numbers • Have Your Blood Pressure Checked • Keep Track Of Your Progress • Earn 10 Wellness Points Feb. 5, Thursday Feb. 6, Friday Feb. 9, Monday Clocktower 12:30-1:30 pm BMC PDRs 11:00 am-2:00 pm Hillcrest Campus of BMC 12:30-1:00 pm Fairview 12:30-1:00 pm Central Block 12:30-1:30 pm Small Conference Room Red Dress Event Outside Café Feb. 19, Thursday Diabetes Education Office Feb. 19, Thursday Small Conference Room