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Spirit of MagnetTM- Nursing Excellence Awards
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Spirit of MagnetTM Nursing Excellence Awards celebrate our outstanding caregivers
Left to right:
Tai Ashby, RN l Pediatric Oncology,
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Jason Alicea, RN l Emergency
Department, Baptist Clay
Katherine Pickett, RN, BSN l Emergency
Department, Baptist Nassau
Amanda Kolletar, RN, BSN l Baptist
Home Health
Jenna Grider, RN l Critical Care Unit,
Baptist Beaches
April McNally, RN, MSN l Inpatient Wound Care, Baptist Jacksonville
Melissa Kremser, ARNP, MSN, CNM l Maternal Newborn Unit, Baptist South
The red carpet was rolled out for our nursing staff on June 19, as a crowd of more than 500 gathered at the
Herbert University Center at UNF to celebrate our first Nursing Year in Review event. During the evening’s
Academy Award-style festivities, 28 nurses were announced as the winners of the inaugural 2014 Spirit of
Magnet Nursing Excellence Awards. Each nurse was nominated by their peers because they exemplify
Magnet™ characteristics, and of those, seven 2014 Nurses of the Year were named for each of our hospital
entities listed below. Congratulations to all of our nurses for an outstanding year!
2014 Nurses of the Year
2013 – 2014 NURSING YEAR IN REVIEW
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Baptist NassauNurse of the YearKatherine Pickett, RN, BSN l Emergency DepartmentPickett is involved in the Emerging Leaders program, co-chair of the
Unit Council, a charge nurse and does whatever else the unit needs.
She has a positive approach to solving problems.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeJoan Thrift, RN-BC l Acuity Adaptable Unit
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeLynne Grinold, RN, BSN, CDE, IBCLC, RN-BC l Labor
and Delivery
Professional CollaborationKatherine Pickett, RN, BSN l Emergency Department
Compassionate CareAbigail Mazingo, RN, BSN l Medical Surgical Unit
Baptist Jacksonville
Nurse of the YearApril McNally, RN, MSN l Inpatient Wound CareMcNally is described as an expert practitioner, a staunch advocate
for her patients, and a superior role model for her peers. She
exemplifies the whole package of professional, collaborative,
sharing knowledge, and delivering outstanding compassionate
care to all.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeApril McNally, RN, MSN l Inpatient Wound Care
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeLiberty Olfindo, RN, BSN, CCRN l Neuro ICU
Professional CollaborationPaula Hayes, RN, PCCN l Heart Hospital, 4N
Compassionate CareLaura Camp, RN, BSN l Heart Hospital, 4S, CVICU
Award CategoriesTeaching/Sharing KnowledgeThese nurses exemplify lifelong learning, motivate others and use best practices to educate patients, families and staff members.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeThese nurses exemplify the spirit of inquiry in caring for patients. They research and understand best practices and current evidence, and they utilize performance improvement techniques to improve patient care.
Professional CollaborationThese nurses demonstrate exemplary collaboration with other disciplines to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes and patient experience.
Compassionate CareThese nurses live out a genuine concern for others and self, and model care and compassion for colleagues and patients.
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Baptist SouthNurse of the YearMelissa Kremser, ARNP, MSN, CNM l Maternal
Newborn UnitKremser’s nominator said she has a wonderful rapport
with people. “Her smile and compassion works wonders
on patients, families and our team. She is always willing to
help and is present during some of the hardest situations to
support her staff.”
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeLorine Wilson, RN l Medical Surgical PCU
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeHeather Mahalaris, RN l Medical Surgical ICU
Professional CollaborationMarcelle Marie, RN, BA/BS l Diagnostic Breast
Center
Compassionate CareMelissa Kremser, ARNP, MSN, CNM l Maternal
Newborn Unit
Baptist BeachesNurse of the YearJenna Grider, RN l Critical Care UnitGrider is constantly dialoging with physicians and then
sharing the knowledge she has gained with her peers.
Whenever there is a new procedure or test done at bedside
she invites every single nurse in to see.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeSpring Moore, RN, BSN, CCRN, B-CCU l Critical
Care Unit
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeJenna Grider, RN l Critical Care Unit
Professional CollaborationJoann Foster, RN, BSN l Nursing Administration
Compassionate CareDawn Smith, RN, MSN l Recovery Services
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Home Health CareNurse of the YearAmanda Kolletar, RN, BSNKolletar is described as a natural leader who identifies a problem and
goes into action to resolve the issue. This year she took on the compliance
documentation of immunizations, instructing her peers where to find this
information so that it could be accurately documented.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeAmanda Kolletar, RN, BSNTeaching/Sharing KnowledgeKibby Blakely, RN, MSN
Professional CollaborationAngel Studer, RN, BSNCompassionate CareKaren Filsinger, RN
Baptist ClayNurse of the YearJason Alicea, RN l Emergency DepartmentAlicea is very caring to his patients and develops an excellent rapport with
them, so they can tell that he genuinely cares. He always has a positive
attitude and his upbeat presence lightens the mood of those he is around.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeAmanda Haynes, RN, BSN l Emergency Department
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeRosanne Ilardo, RN, BSN, CEN l Emergency Department
Professional CollaborationCynthia Allen, RN, BSN l Emergency Department
Compassionate CareJason Alicea, RN l Emergency Department
Wolfson Children’s HospitalNurse of the YearTai Ashby, RN l Pediatric Oncology Ashby’s nominator said that she is always kind and compassionate. She recognizes
when others are having a hard time and finds ways to cheer them up. She
collaborates well with all members of the team and strives to improve teamwork.
Quality/Evidence-based PracticeSheryl Trundy, RN, BSN, CPN, CDE l Pediatric Diabetes Clinic
Teaching/Sharing KnowledgeLynda Howard, RN, BSN l Neonatal ICU
Professional CollaborationDawn Whitehurst, RN, BSN, CPN l Pediatric Day Hospital
Compassionate CareTai Ashby, RN l Pediatric Oncology
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New uniforms arriving soon Fabric to enhance Culture of Safety
The long-awaited Vestex® uniforms will be here
soon, bringing another layer of protection to our
staff, patients and visitors.
More than three years of planning has led to
a milestone in our history: Baptist Health is
becoming the first health system in the world
to widely adopt specialized staff and patient
garments that repel fluids and minimize the risk
of transmission of infectious organisms. Investing
in this technology alone is not enough without a
serious focus on all aspects of infection prevention
and safety. This is one tool in the tool box.
“Baptist Health is not making the change
because of a problem with infection, but to be
proactive in our use of technology to enhance
our environment,” said Diane Raines, DNP, RN,
NEA-BC, Baptist Health’s senior vice president
and chief nursing officer.
“We believe that adopting Vestex textiles for
our uniforms and, ultimately for our patient
garments, is a visible demonstration of our
absolute commitment to reducing the spread of
infections and making hospitals a safer place for
patients, families and staff.”
Not only will employees and patients be more
protected, but patients and their families will be
able to identify the role employees play by the
colors of the uniforms.
More than 6,000 employees systemwide who
have direct contact with inpatients have been
fitted during phase one.
With new uniforms, staff will receive an IProtect
pin. This pin signifies the role each of us plays in
creating a culture of safety, and it also speaks to
the protective qualities of the uniforms.
The Vestex fabric incorporates a durable fluid barrier, antimicrobial properties and a technology for wearer comfort.
Global Links
Donating used scrubsAt the delivery events, there will be
containers so that employees can
donate their gently used scrubs to
third-world countries via a medical
relief organization called Global Links.
When you donate at the events, you
can fill out a form for a 10 percent
discount that will be emailed to you
for the purchase of future scrubs.
Global Links accepts all men’s and
women’s scrubs, including tops
and bottoms in all sizes up through
XL, as long as they don’t have your
own name embroidered on them.
Institutional names, such as Baptist
Health, are acceptable. Scrubs must
be clean and in good condition with
no rips or stains.
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Picking up new uniformsThe following information will help you when picking up your new uniforms:
n You will not need to clock out, but please coordinate with your manager on an appropriate time.
n Pick up your new uniforms at the campus you specified when your order was placed.
n Please plan on 20 minutes to pick up your order.
n During shift change or lunch time, be prepared for longer wait times. Between 6 – 8 am,
noon – 1 pm and 6 – 8 pm are expected to be the busiest times.
Here are the delivery dates for uniforms for the various campuses. Signage will direct you to the
correct location:
Baptist Jacksonville, Pavilion, 4th floor
Thursday, July 10, 2 – 9 pm
Friday, July 11, 6 am – 1 pm
Saturday, July 12, 6 am – 1 pm
Monday, July 14, 2 – 9 pm
Tuesday, July 15, 6 am – 1 pm
Baptist South, Shell Space, 2nd floor
Thursday, July 17, 6 am – 1 pm
Saturday, July 19, 6 am – 1 pm
Monday, July 21, 6 am – 1 pm
Baptist Nassau, Amelia Breeze
Conference Room
Friday, July 18, 6 am – 1 pm
Baptist Metro, Home Health
Conference Room
Friday, July 18, 8:30 am – 2 pm
Baptist Clay, Conference Room
Friday, July 18, 6 am – 1 pm
Baptist Beaches, Conference Rooms
A, B, C
Tuesday, July 22, 2 – 9 pm
Wednesday, July 23, 6 am – 1 pm
Thursday, July 24, 6 am – 1 pm
you MuST PICK uP your oWN uNIForM AND BrING your EMPLoyEE ID BADGE
You will be asked to review and
sign-off on your order at check-out.
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Transforming conference rooms, an empty shell space and a large
ambulatory surgery area into mini-retail stores for the delivery of
our new uniforms has not been easy.
That’s just one of the many tasks that have been accomplished
in our journey from uniform design to delivery over the past
seven months.
An Implementation Team has met biweekly since November and,
along with staff from Vestagen, have worked on everything from
the styles of uniforms to planning the ordering and delivery and
events. A Uniform Task Force of about 60 people helped the
Implementation Team with color and design, and staffed events.
The implementation also would not have been possible without the
help of Plant Facilities, Environmental Services, Security, Marketing
and Materials Management.
Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Baptist Health’s senior vice
president and chief nursing officer, has been the executive
champion, supported by Vestagen staff and the Implementation
Team, comprised of Emerging Leaders:
Shannon Bryant, office specialist
Chris Campolettano, research analyst
Bryan Lekas, MD
Carey Smith, asthma educator
Lisa Smith, RN
Elizabeth usher, RN
Once the uniforms are delivered, the job is still not over. The
team is already working on patient apparel, which will be rolled
out in September.
For more information about the new uniforms, go to the
employee intranet.
Behind the scenes: from design to deliveryImplementation project has been a big undertaking
Angela Cassinari and Ashley Emans
What does it take to deliver more than 30,000 uniforms to 6,000 employees across the health system? Teamwork!
Ashley Emans, a Baptist Health
consultant in Operational Performance
Improvement, was appointed to the role
of project manager of the new Vestex®
implementation project. Angela Cassinari
is co-project manager.
“It’s been very multidisciplinary. We’ve
had a lot of great help from many
different areas in the hospital to make it
possible,” Emans said.
“We are excited that this day is finally here,” Emans said. “I can’t wait to walk down the halls of the hospital and see these nice new uniforms. I think it’s going to look really great to our patients and be a great endorsement of the Baptist brand.”
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Connecting our patients to their personal health information onlineFor many of us, using the internet to access and manage information has become second nature. We use it for online banking, shopping, calendars, invitations and much more. During the next several months, Baptist Health is bringing that secure, online, access-from-anywhere concept to our patients’ health care information through our new patient portal: MyBaptistConnect.com
With My Baptist Connect, patients can view
summary information about their recent hospital
visit, including any allergies, medications, and
health conditions that were recorded, as well as
procedures performed and any lab results that
are available at discharge.
This safe, secure access will empower our
patients with the information they need
to participate actively in their health care,
ultimately increasing patient satisfaction and
improving care outcomes.
The portal was piloted in our hospitals with help
from Patient Access Services (PAS) staff, who
began offering enrollment invitations on May 5
to patients registering and checking into the
PACE Surgical Center at Baptist Jacksonville.
The Emergency Department began issuing
patient portal invitations the following week.
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We now offer access to the patient portal for all adult patients who have an encounter in a Baptist hospital.
Since the pilot began, PAS has enrolled more
than 6,000 patients. We’ve heard a number of
positive stories about how the information in the
portal has helped our patients.
Rollout plansBy October 2014, access to the portal will
expand to include all Baptist Primary Care
locations, Baptist Heart Hospital and Baptist
Neurology Group. Before 2015, plans call for
Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Behavioral
Health and Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute
to participate. Pediatric patient records will be
available for parents and guardians by the end
of this calendar year.
When Baptist Primary Care begins participating
in My Baptist Connect, patients will be able
to send and receive secure messages to and
from their doctors’ offices via the portal.
Online appointment requests and prescription
refill requests are future enhancements. We
are working hard to include imaging records
(mammograms, X-rays, etc.) as soon as possible.
Help us encourage patients to use this
valuable tool, to take ownership of their health
information and actively participate in their care.
That’s changing health care for good!
Explore My Baptist Connect
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Health records 1 This stores your Allergies, Immunizations, Medications & Supplements, Health Conditions, Procedures and Test Results confirmed by your doctor.
Health Trackers 2 This includes Blood Sugar (glucose), Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Weight that you enter. The information is displayed in graphs for easy tracking 3 .
Health Documents 4 This includes documents uploaded from your hospital visit as well as documents you may choose to upload yourself.
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Additional ACPs may help ease nursing workload
When it comes to stress, balance and workload,
responses from our 2013 Employee Engagement
Survey revealed there are opportunities for
improvement in the nursing units. In response
to that feedback, we are adding a total of 56
associate care providers (ACPs) to the nursing
units at all five hospitals.
“In the process of filling
these positions, we
found there was a lack
of qualified ACPs in the
area,” said Diane Raines,
senior vice president and
chief nursing officer. That
is why Baptist decided
to start its own Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
program. (Being a CNA
is a pre-requisite for
becoming an ACP.)
Free ACP training for qualified employeesInterested employees do not need to be in a
clinical position to apply, but they must be
full-time at Baptist Health for at least 12 months,
have no documented counseling within the year
and have approval from their managers. There is
no cost to employees selected for the program,
which includes classroom sessions, simulation
labs, computer and hands-on training, and a
40-hour internship in a clinical setting.
Relief already evidentAlready, nursing units with recent additions of
ACPs are noticing a better work environment.
Nancy Hedrick-Blom, nurse manager for the
Medical/Surgical Progressive Care Unit (5A) at
Baptist South, said she has noticed a difference
since four ACPs were added to the unit.
“We are getting a lot more positive feedback
from our nurses,” said Hedrick-Blom. “The
teamwork in our unit is better and patient
satisfaction scores have improved as well.”
Lauren Wilson, an RN in the same unit, said she
feels less pressured and stressed at work and
she is better able to provide more focused care
to her patients. With the addition of Baptist
Health’s new CNA program, more of our nurses
will feel the same way.
Please apply now!The deadline for applications is July 1. The
first 13-week course begins Aug. 5 and will
be held from 4:30 – 8:30 pm to accommodate
work schedules. For an application and more
information about the CNA program, go to the
Education Station on the employee intranet
under the “Back to School” section.
EMPloyEE SuRvEy RESultS
We Heard youCompared to results from the prior Employment Engagement Survey in 2010, results from the 2013 survey revealed a 9-point percentage drop in the number of people who “totally agree” that there is usually sufficient staff in their department to handle the workload. The results also showed a 10-point percentage rise in the number of people who “totally disagree” with the same statement. Similar findings were evident in questions regarding job pressure and in comments regarding the change to our staffing model. One solution is to have more ancillary help on the nursing units by hiring additional ACPs.
“Our new CNA program is really a win-win,” said
Beth Mehaffey, senior vice president of Human Resources. “It is a great
opportunity for employees who are interested in
furthering their health careers and it fills an
important need in our nursing units as well.”
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BENEFIT NEws
Travel assistance free for benefits-eligible employeesVacationing internationally this summer? Be sure
to take advantage of travel assistance services
offered free to benefits-eligible employees.
Travel Connect is an easy-to-use system that
provides security information and traveling
tips for most countries in the world, including
in-depth profiles of more than 50 nations. These
profiles provide virtually everything the traveler
needs to know before visiting an international
destination. This includes general travel tips,
international medical services information,
currency converters and more. You can access
the Travel Connect site from the Benefits link
on the intranet home page: Once on the Travel
Connect site, enter the following policy number:
000010063057.
Important Reminder
Your benefits Open Enrollment period this
year will be Oct. 31 – Nov. 17. Please take a few
minutes to make sure Baptist Health has your
correct home address. Important 2015 benefits
information will be mailed to your home
address and you don’t want to miss it.
To view or change your address, access Self
Service from the intranet home page and
select “Self Service/Personal Information/
Home and Mailing Address.” Click the “Edit”
option if you need to make any changes.
Calling all singersWe are looking for volunteers to sing “All I
Want for Christmas is You” for a fun, festive
video the Benefits Department is creating. If
you are interested, please email benefits@
bmcjax.com or call 202.2811, ext. 0.
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Wolfson Children’s Hospital again ranks among 50 Best Children’s Hospitals
U.S.News & World Report has ranked Wolfson
Children’s Hospital among the 50 Best Children’s
Hospitals in the nation for Neurology &
Neurosurgery. U.S. News introduced the Best
Children’s Hospitals rankings in 2007 to help
families of sick children find the best medical
care available.
“Our Wolfson Children’s
Hospital Neuroscience
Institute is among the
best in the country,
bringing children and
their families from
around the U.S. and the
world to Jacksonville
for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders
of the brain, spine and nervous system,” said
Wolfson Children’s Hospital President Michael
D. Aubin. “It is through the hard work of our
employees and physicians that we are able to
achieve this type of national recognition.”
Mark L. Hudak,
MD, chairman of
the Department of
Pediatrics for the
University of Florida
College of Medicine
– Jacksonville, said,
“Over the years, a strong
collaboration among the Wolfson Children’s
Hospital, Nemours Children’s Clinic and the
University of Florida has catalyzed significant
growth and advances in pediatric programs.
This continuing recognition by U.S. News
will help all of us recruit new pediatric
physicians, nurses and other specialists, as
well as attract high-caliber pediatric residents
and fellows to our teaching programs.”
Five-sixths of each hospital’s score relied on
patient outcomes and the care-related resources
each hospital makes available. To gather clinical
data, U.S. News sent a clinical questionnaire to
183 pediatric hospitals. The remaining one-sixth
of the score is derived from a survey of 450
pediatric specialists and subspecialists in each
specialty over three years. The 4,500 physicians
were asked where they would send the sickest
children in their specialty, setting aside location
and expense. More information is available at
the US News website .
Leila, a Wolfson Children’s patient benefited from our world-class care
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New temperature monitoring technology for refrigerators and freezers enhances quality of care
Throughout Baptist Health, approximately 600
refrigerator and freezer units must be checked
twice each day to make sure they are in the
proper temperature range for safe storage.
Until now, this was done manually by an
employee who would record the temperature
on a paper log sheet. In July, Baptist Health
will implement a new automated system at
all hospitals that will improve quality of care
by constantly monitoring all refrigerators and
freezers, and sending out alerts when one falls
out of the acceptable temperature range for
more than the regulatory limit of time.
The new automated technology, called
AeroScout, uses Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) sensor tags to record and send
temperature readings every five minutes.
By shortening the time it takes to identify a
temperature problem, the incidence of spoilage
can be reduced.
Marty Brown, PMP, team leader for Web
Technologies at Baptist Health, explains that
on nursing units, the alert will pop up on a
designated computer desktop in a window
called the Instant Notifier.
The process for receiving and responding to
alerts differs for other departments, such as the
labs, pharmacies and Food Services. “Alerts
can also be received via email, smart phone or
pager, so we have set up
slightly different processes
in these departments
based on what they think
will work best for their
areas,” Brown said.
In June, educators at each
hospital were trained on
the new system, and they are training nurses
on the units. Nurses who have not yet received
the training are encouraged to reach out to
their educators and complete it before the
anticipated launch of the new technology in
mid-July.
The AeroScout Radio Frequency Identification sensor tag records and sends temperature readings via our Wi-Fi network.
“It is important that nurses know what to do if they observe an alert on a computer.”
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New Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center making a profound difference for our region
Valarie Sturgeon, a 47-year-old
Jacksonville resident, was on her
work computer in mid-April when
headaches she had experienced for
the past week became excruciating.
She was rushed to Baptist South
where a CT scan quickly revealed a
brain bleed. Sturgeon had an AVM
(Arteriovenous Malformation), which
led to a hemorrhagic stroke.
She was taken by helicopter to
Baptist Jacksonville’s new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, to see
neurovascular surgeons Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD, and Eric Sauvageau,
MD. Because of the size of the bleed, Drs. Hanel and Sauvageau had
to perform an open surgery where the malformation was removed
with the aid of a high-power operative microscope. Special care was
given to every detail, including ensuring her hair was not shaved.
“Dr. Hanel said he was going to make it look like nothing had ever
happened to me. That is the level of care he gave me,” Sturgeon
said. “He told my husband he was going to treat me just like his
wife or daughter.” Sturgeon said she owes her recovery to the
neurovascular team at Baptist Jacksonville and staff at Baptist South,
who determined quickly that she had a brain bleed.
The Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center provides improved access to
patients, who in the past may have been transported outside the area
for treatment of certain types of strokes or brain aneurysms. Patients
can enter any Baptist emergency department for evaluation and
be confident that if interventional treatment is needed, they can be
transported to the Jacksonville campus in a matter of minutes.
Baptist Jacksonville designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center Baptist Jacksonville has received the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s highest level of stroke certification to treat the most complex stroke cases.
“Earning this state designation has been a team effort,” said Michael Mayo, hospital president of Baptist Jacksonville. “I’d like to thank everyone who works behind the scenes and strives daily to maintain this designation by providing the highest level of quality and compassionate care.”
Time isbrain.
To register to walk, please visit our Heart Walk site at
www.firstcoastheartwalk.kintera.org/baptisthealth
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Educating our medical community about strokeAlmost 200 Emergency Medical Services nurses,
physicians and other health care providers
attended a Symposium for Management of
Neurovascular Emergencies, hosted by Baptist
Health at the University of North Florida on
June 6. An outreach effort of Baptist’s new
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, the five-hour
workshop included a rich assortment of topics
discussed by a panel of experts in the fields of
neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medical
services, and stroke-related specialties.
Presenters included Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD,
and Eric Savageau, MD, of Lyerly Neurosurgery,
who co-direct the Stroke & Cerebrovascular
Center. Our thanks also go to the following
presenters: Syed Asad, MD, Kathy Baldwin,
PharmD, Casey Carrigan, MD, Shirley Chen,
MD, Bradley Elias, MD, Jorge Gamba, MD,
Amy Jarvis, MD, Adria Johnson, MD, and
Tim Lucey, DO.
Heart Walk 2014 is Sept. 20Even though Heart Walk 2014 is three months
away, it’s not too early to sign up as a walker or
team captain. Registered walkers will receive a
new 2014 Baptist Health Changing Health Care
for Good t-shirt for as long as supplies last.
We are looking for 80 team captains to help us
recruit a Baptist Health team of 800 walkers. All
employees are encouraged to walk. If you would
like to be a team captain, contact one of our
facility champions.
They include:
Sherry Moore, Baptist Primary Care
Jill Lortz, Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Susan Allen-Umerley, Baptist Heart Specialists
Jim Clendaniel, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Darin Roark, Baptist Clay Medical Campus
Teresa Cruz, Baptist Medical Center Nassau
Ron Roberts, Baptist Medical Center South
William Kyle Thrift and Tracy McDougal, Baptist
Medical Center Jacksonville
If you have any questions, please contact
the coordinators for Heart Walk 2014, Cindy
Hamilton and Mary Condorodis.
You can support a great cause while taking steps
toward better health. hospitals
Jacksonville’s largest health system
emergency centers
employees
Jacksonville’s largest private employer
physicians
volunteers
patients annually
The region’s largest home health agency
249,096
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Experience mattersThe physicians of Southeast Gynecologic Oncology Associates have performed nearly 2,000 robotic-assisted procedures
Robotic-assisted
procedures using
the da Vinci®
Surgical System®
offer patients
with certain
gynecologic
cancers the
advantages of a
minimally invasive
surgery, including smaller incisions, shorter
recovery times and less risk of complications.
However, just as important as the technology
is the experience of the surgeon using it. The
more experience a physician has using the
robot, the better the outcome likely will be
for the patient. The physicians at Southeast
Gynecologic Oncology Associates (SEGO),
now affiliated with Baptist Health, are
acknowledged leaders in the area of robotic-
assisted surgery for complex pelvic procedures.
“The term robotic-assisted surgery can leave
one with the impression that the surgeon’s
expertise is not important, but that is not true.
It is not a robot, it is a computerized surgical
instrument and there is a learning curve
associated with using it,” said SEGO’s Stephen
Buckley, MD. “Patients who are candidates
for da Vinci surgery should find out how much
experience and what types of cases the surgeon
has done.”
Dr. Buckley, who began using the da Vinci
Surgical System in 2006, often performs at
least a half-dozen robotic surgeries each week
and recently completed his 1,000th procedure.
His colleague Paul Nowicki, MD, has similar
experience and frequency with robotic surgery
and will soon approach his 1,000th procedure.
SEGO’s newest physician is Jenny Whitworth, MD,
who obtained experience with the da Vinci
Surgical System during her residency and
fellowship. She is performing multiple robotic-
assisted procedures every week.
“The advantage of robotic-assisted surgery
for gynecological cancers is that it provides a
minimally invasive way of performing complex
procedures that were not well-suited for
traditional laparoscopic procedures. Virtually
all patients with early cervical or endometrial
cancer are candidates for da Vinci surgery,”
Dr. Buckley said.
For more than a decade, SEGO has been
dedicated to treating women who have or may
have a gynecologic cancer. They became part of
the Baptist Health family of physician practices
in November 2013. For more information, visit
baptistjax.com in the Doctors section.
Stephen Buckley, MDJenny Whitworth, MD
Paul Nowicki, MD
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All user passwords will every 90 daysIn January 2014, Baptist Health implemented
new stronger password requirements for user
accounts. However, some accounts are still
not configured for password expiration. In July,
Baptist Health will begin reviewing all user
accounts to ensure they are configured for
password expiration every 90 days. This process
will take about two months. Groups that will be
most heavily impacted are physicians, nurses
and other clinical staff.
This will affect the password used for SHIELD
(Cerner Millennium), Allscripts, Physicians’
Portal, PeopleSoft, PC or Laptop, Tap In Tap
Out (TITO) and Single Sign On, VPN, Email
and Outlook Web.
Will I receive any kind of notification before my password expires?Yes. When logging in to a PC or laptop, you will
receive notification each day if your password is
within 10 days of expiring. However, you will not
receive advance notification when logging in any
other way, including Outlook Web, VPN, TITO,
and the Physician Portal.
What if I forget my new password?Employees at any Baptist Health facility or
office should: n Go to any PC and launch Internet
Explorer (which should open to the
Baptist Health Intranet).n Click on Apps & Tools at the top of the pagen Click on the Password Reset Tool in the
middle of the page.n Select Password Reset and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Non-employees and employees not at a
Baptist Health location should call the Service
Desk at 202.7565.
How will my mobile device be affected by an expired password?If you have connected to your Baptist email via
your mobile device, it should prompt you for
your password. Do not enter any passwords
because it has expired and nothing you enter
will work. You will need to:n Log in to your PC/laptop or log in to the
Physician’s Portal, Outlook Web, or Tap In
Tap Out machine and change the password.n Enter that new password into your mobile
device. IMPORTANT: If you forget to update
your password on a mobile device, it will
continue to automatically try your old
password which will result in locking your
user account.n If you have multiple mobile devices
connected to your Baptist email, update
each device with the new password.
What if I recently changed my password?If you were prompted to change your
password within the last 90 days, no
additional action needs to be taken at
this time.
For additional details, please see the Baptist
Health Intranet or the Physicians’ Portal.
If you need assistance, contact the Baptist
Health Service Desk at 202.7565 or
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Healthy For Life
John Splater and Tasha Hunt got caught eating healthy.
Stop by Health Corner for some summer funJoin the Wellness team at Health Corners in
July for fun games, prizes and giveaways, while
learning about sun safety and how to stay
healthy throughout the summer. Bring your
Health Corner challenge card to redeem a prize
on your third and sixth visits. The Wellness team
also will be providing free biometric screenings,
including blood pressure, body fat percentage,
weight and waist measurements. The Health
Corners schedule can be found on the intranet.
I got caught!Wellness representatives are constantly on
the lookout for employees practicing healthy
habits while at work,
such as taking the
stairs, drinking water
and eating a Healthy
For Life menu item.
Employees who get
caught practicing
healthy habits receive
a prize and an “I got
caught” sticker. They
will also be featured in
the Healthy For Life section of the intranet.
visit the intranet for free wellness resourcesAnnual wellness screenings are right around the
corner. Have you improved your biometrics since
last year? It’s not too late to take control of your
health. Visit Healthy For Life’s newly updated
wellness resources page on the intranet to find
free resources to help you improve.
Join a gym and save moneyThanks to Baptist Health’s investment in
your wellness, you can get a great deal on a
membership at the YMCA, Wolfson Wellness
Center or Beaches Wellness Center. It works
like this: Baptist Health contributes $12.50
each month to your membership at one of
these facilities. The YMCA matches the $12.50
employer contribution, for a total of $25 off a
YMCA membership.
n Choose your Location: Select a
membership at Wolfson Wellness Center,
Beaches Wellness Center or any of the Y
locations. It’s up to you, but you can choose
only one membership.
n Enrollment: Visit the fitness center of your
choice to complete a registration form
(attestation form) and show your Baptist
Health ID badge.
n Payment: Although Y members cannot
use payroll deduction, the Y locations
accommodate direct withdrawal (EFT) from
your personal account if you choose. Payroll
deduction is available for Wolfson Wellness
Center and Beaches Wellness Center. Let
a staff member know that you want to take
advantage of the $12.50 monthly discount.
Current members at participating facilities are
also eligible for the discount. Please see a staff
member at the facility where you are a member
for more details. If you have any questions, email
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Don’t Wait! Begin preparing for the 2014 hurricane season now
Hurricane Season begins June 1, and although
forecasters are predicting a quieter-than-normal
season, you should still update your personal,
family and pet disaster plans. Remember, as we
learned with Hurricane Andrew in 1992, even in
years with only a few storms, it only takes one to
devastate a community.
Every Baptist employee should be on one of the
following hurricane teams. If you have not yet
joined a team, please check with your manager.
Planned Emergency Response team (PERt)n First team to be activatedn Works prior to the storm
team An Called if there is not enough staff on PERTn Works prior to and/or during the storm
(depending on the facility)
team Bn Works after the storm (depending on the
facility)
To enable a rapid response to large-
scale emergencies, potential threats of
natural, man-made and technological
disasters, Baptist Health utilizes
the Everbridge Aware emergency
notification system. Everbridge Aware
allows us to send mass alerts via mobile
and landline phones, emails and text
messaging to quickly reach critical staff.
When a Storm is Headed our WayContact Baptist Health’s Employee Emergency
Information Hotline for instructions.
904.202.RAIN (7246)
Press 1 Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson
Children’s Hospital
Press 2 Baptist Beaches
Press 3 Baptist Nassau
Press 4 Baptist South
Press 5 Baptist Home Health Care
Press 6 Baptist Clay
You can also visit baptistjax.com/hurricane
or the employee intranet to access hurricane
information.
We are live with BCMA All Baptist facilities are now live with Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA). To assist
you with any issues you may have, Clinical Informatics, IT and Flex nurses are available at their
assigned facilities to support BCMA conversion. Super users, who can be identified by their
orange lanyards, are also available to answer your questions. Super users who need additional
support are encouraged to call the Command Center at 271.6107 or fax to 821.6651.
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Meet this month’s Star: Karen Holterman
Karen Holterman, MSN,
rNC-oB, has been a nurse
for 11 years and has worked
at Baptist Beaches for 10
years, including seven in the
LDRP (Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum)
Unit. During this time she worked on an
evidence-based practice project on the topic,
“Does having a Bishop Score less than seven
increase the risk of having a Cesarean section?”
She graduated in May with her master’s degree
in nursing education.
What is the reason you initially became involved in ExCEl? I became involved in ExCEL because I wanted
to expand my professional opportunities in my
nursing profession and advance my degree.
How have you benefited from the ExCEl program? It has given me the opportunity to recognize the
need for education advancement in the nursing
profession and the importance of providing
quality care and improving patient outcomes.
What advice would you give nurses that are interested in joining ExCEl? ExCEL empowers nurses to improve their
profession. Get involved. It makes a difference.
Congratulations to all of our ExCEl StarsExCEL (Excellence in Clinical Education
and Leadership) is a self-managed,
professional development program for
qualified registered nurses. It enables
nurses to select and pursue opportunities
that enhance their professional
development and help them meet their
educational and professional aspirations.
These nurses are being recognized
for their accomplishments while being
involved in the ExCEL program.
Billy Claytor, Baptist Home Health
Dina Cuppert-Ross, Baptist Nassau
Ann Dixon, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Karen Holterman, Baptist Beaches
Emily Rineberg, Wolfson Children’s
Hospital
Debbie Saelinger, Baptist South
Tasha Schoppee, Baptist Jacksonville
Peggy Stefanski, Baptist Outpatient
Center
Kathy Strader, Baptist Jacksonville
Sherry Woody, Baptist Nassau
Rhonda Yoli, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Learn more about ExCEL on the intranet.
Select the Education Station tab at the
top and the ExCEL topic listed under
Professional Development Initiatives.
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Meet this month’s Star: Karen Holterman
The Women’s Board announces 2014-2015 Florida Forum speakers
The 2014-2015 Florida Forum speaker series, produced by The Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and benefiting the Pediatric Surgery Center of Distinction, will host an all-star lineup at the Moran Theatre within the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
oct. 13, 2014, 7 pm
Michael J. FoxAlways Looking Up:
The Adventures of an
Incurable Optimist
Presented by Florida Blue
Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor
Michael J. Fox is known for his memorable
television characters and more than a dozen
feature film appearances. His diagnosis of
Parkinson’s disease at age 29 led him to establish
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
Research. As famous for his advocacy as for his
acting, Fox will share his optimism and humor.
Nov. 12, 2014, 7 pm
James Carville and Mary MatalinAll’s Fair: Love, War
and Politics
Presented by Wells Fargo
Political power couple
James Carville and Mary Matalin will provide an
enlightening, post-midterm-election analysis, as
well as a behind-the-scenes look at Washington
politics. Key players on the national political stage,
each with more than 30 years in politics, Carville
and Matalin combine their unique experiences
to provide a stimulating, candid and provocative
conversation from both sides of the political aisle.
Feb. 10, 2015, 7 pm
Gen. Keith B. Alexander, uSA (ret.) and robert S. Mueller, IIISecuring a Nation Amid Change
Presented by Landstar
The hot topics of national and
cybersecurity will be the focus of
this lecture with former and NSA
Director Gen. Keith B. Alexander
and former FBI Director Robert S.
Mueller. These experts will share
timely perspectives from their
tenures, including Mueller’s swearing-in just one
week prior to 9/11 and Alexander’s time as lead
security officer during the Snowden incident.
One of two major benefits produced annually
by the all-volunteer Women’s Board, the 2014-
2015 Florida Forum will contribute vital funds for
program and clinical equipment needs as part
of a five-year, $4 million pledge supporting the
Pediatric Surgery Center of Distinction.
Tickets are now available in various subscription
packages. For more information or to purchase,
visit www.thefloridaforum.com or call 202.2886.
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Take me out to the ball game In honor of National Nurses Week and National Health Care Week, Baptist
Health employees and their guests were treated to a baseball game at Bragan
Field on May 22, when the Jacksonville Suns defeated the Jackson Generals.
Representing Baptist Health at the game was Anthony Fisher, RN, with the
Center for Endoscopy, Baptist Jacksonville, who threw the first pitch.
Thomas named chair of Women in Local Leadership
Nicole Thomas, vice
president, Specialty Services,
has been named the 2014-
2015 chair of Women in Local
Leadership (WILL), a group
of 765 women who support
the United Way of Northeast
Florida by contributing
their time, talent and financial support at the
leadership level.
WILL celebrates the power of women to bring
about positive change in our community
through philanthropy and service.
“I’m inspired by the commitment of this group
of accomplished women. Early education of
children is our focus and, I believe, the most
critical element that underpins the success of
any community. I look forward to serving with
WILL to make a real impact on the lives of
families in Jacksonville,” Thomas said.
Tammy Daniel named a vice president Tammy Daniel, DNP, MA,
RN, NEA-BC, has been
promoted to a vice president
for Baptist Health. Daniel
joined Baptist in 2007 as the
assistant administrator and
nurse executive at Baptist
South, where she has been
a key leader in the clinical development and
growth of services. She has participated in many
system initiatives. She will continue to serve as
the nurse executive at Baptist South and also
assumes responsibility for enhancing acute-care
coordination across the system.
“Tammy has demonstrated her ability to
lead by example and has established strong
relationships with medical staff, colleagues
and staff throughout the system as she models
our mission and values,” said Baptist Health
President and CEO Hugh Greene. “She is most
deserving of this promotion in light of her many
contributions to our health system.”
Daniel is certified as an Advanced Nurse
Executive and earned her doctorate of nursing
practice from Rush University in Chicago in
December 2013.
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April McNally named finalist for national nurse award
April McNally, RN, MSN, an
inpatient wound care nurse, was
named a national finalist in May
for a 2014 Nurses Choice Award,
presented by the medical device
company Tangent Medical.
The Nurses Choice Awards
recognize clinicians who demonstrate excellence
in improving patient comfort, satisfaction, safety
and overall quality of patient care. McNally
was one of 20 nurses selected from a pool of
nominees across the country and was the only
finalist from Florida. Five national winners were
announced during National Nurses Week.
She was nominated by Nancy Marlett, RN,
BSN, CEN, nurse manager of the Center for
Endoscopy, CHF/Infusion Center and Wound
Care. Marlett said, “Each day, April models
the true art of advocacy for her patients. She is
without a doubt one of the finest examples of
a nurse who exemplifies the whole package —
professional, collaborative, sharing knowledge
and delivering outstanding compassionate
care to all.”
Nancy Simon, vice president of Patient Care
Services, Baptist Jacksonville, added, “April is
the epitome of the professional nurse driven
by her passion to serve others. She is an expert
practitioner, advocate for her patients and role
model to her colleagues, and her patients tell
us she is truly an angel.”
Distinguished Caregivers Jennifer Allen, radiation
therapist, Baptist
Outpatient Center
In March, Allen was in
the front of the Radiation
Oncology department when
she noticed a patient having
a difficult time walking
into the building for an
appointment. She quickly
found a wheelchair and assisted the woman
by taking her to the doctors’ office where she
had an appointment. Once there, she let the
receptionist know that the patient was alone in
the waiting room before returning to her job.
Nicole Johnson, PACS
analyst, Baptist Imaging
Johnson was in the cafeteria
when she witnessed two
family members of a patient
attempting to pay for their
meals with coins from a bag.
She offered to pay for their
meals and even insisted
they go back and get drinks
and anything else they needed before she used
her employee badge to pay for their meal. The
mom thanked Johnson for being such a blessing
to them in their time of need.
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New office managers Baptist Physician Enterprise announces new office managers at the following locations:
Joyce ParrisBaptist OB/GYN, Yulee
Rovena Palaj Baptist Endocrinology, South
Laurie DicksBaptist Urology, Yulee
Staci Williams Baptist Endocrinology, Mandarin
Rachel Walkard Baptist Primary Care, Airport
Center Drive
Sandra CommoratoOrange Park Pediatrics
IntegrationWelcome Scott McGinley, MD
Jacksonville Orthopaedic
Institute is pleased to
announce that Scott
McGinley, MD, has
joined their practice
at the Fleming Island/
Clay County location. Dr.
McGinley earned his medical degree at the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New
Jersey (UMDNJ) in Newark. He also completed
a general surgery residency and an orthopaedic
surgery residency at UMDNJ, as well as a sports
medicine fellowship at the University of Florida/
Shands Clinic in Gainesville. Most recently,
he was in private practice in Lumberton, NC.
He specializes in sports medicine, pediatrics,
geriatrics and trauma.
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BPC office visits Neuro oR and ICu
Staff from the Baptist Primary Care Lakewood
office and Business Development recently took
a field trip to the Neuro ICU and OR at Baptist
Jacksonville. Pictured are: Detmetrios McBride,
stroke liaison, Business Development; Lauren
Maynard, team lead and Business Development
specialist; Leigh Craven, office manager; Regina
Bielawski, MD; Melissa Fredrickson, PA; and
Fidel Garcia, MD.
teresa Fahrubel RetiresThe staff of Baptist
Primary Care, Mandarin
South, celebrated the
retirement of Teresa
Fahrubel, office specialist
II, in May. Best wishes to
Fahrubel, who worked at
the Mandarin South office for more than
12 years.
EMR upgrade team recognition
Kudos to the Baptist Primary Care EMR Upgrade
Team who have been working on the EMR
upgrade for Meaningful Use Stage 2 for the
last nine months. Kelly D’Acunto, manager,
System Design and Support, said, “They
have worked long hours during the week and
multiple weekends behind the scenes to make
the upgrade as smooth as possible for our
customers, those who take care of the patients.
They are all my heroes.” Pictured, seated: Kelly
D’Acunto and Judy Powell. Pictured, standing:
Kingswell Lungu, Melinda Hampton, Heather
Hamilton, Angela Lavalle, Ivonne Baxley and
Kristi Lyons. Not pictured: Gloria Fernandez.
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Cardiac Rehabbers celebrate 90th birthdays
Exercise can help prevent
more than 40 different chronic
diseases, including diabetes,
heart disease, cancer, depression
and anxiety, arthritis and
osteoporosis. The Baptist
Beaches Cardiac Rehab
department is a great example of
how exercise can help turn your
health around after a major life
event, such as a heart attack.
Georgia Heitkemper, Mickey
Pittman and Sam Newey are
three participants in the Phase
3 Cardiac Rehab Program at
Baptist Beaches who recently
celebrated their 90th birthdays.
Phase 3 is an optional follow-
up program after initial rehab
after a cardiac event. They have
chosen to continue exercising
with their fellow rehabbers where they receive
support from staff and physicians and enjoy the
camaraderie of the group. They attribute part of
their life-long health to the regular exercise they
get at Cardiac Rehab each week.
Sara Holloway-Smith, Cardiac Rehab supervisor,
shared, “They are an absolute inspiration to the
Cardiac Rehab staff and patients. Their vitality
and continued involvement in the community
is amazing, and we are thrilled to celebrate this
major milestone birthday with them.”
labor and Delivery receives recognition Baptist Beaches has been recognized for
reducing its number of Early Elective Deliveries
(EED) by the Florida Perinatal Quality
Collaborative, the Florida Hospital Association,
Florida Department of Health and the March of
Dimes Florida chapter. The Labor and Delivery
unit is committed to providing the best care for
mothers and babies.
Distinguished CaregiverJeremiah Bennett
Environmental Services
Jeremiah Bennett has
been recognized for his
courteous and respectful
attitude and his gracious
giving. One co-worker said,
“Jeremiah is always happy
and continually goes out of
his way to help others.”
Another shared, “He is always offering to help
out. I often see him guiding visitors around when
they are lost.” He was also recently recognized
for going above and beyond when he heard a
patient in trouble. “Jeremiah was cleaning in
the hallway and heard someone screaming. He
swiftly called for help, bringing several nurses
into the room. We are so appreciative of his
concern for our patients and stepping out of his
normal routine to make sure a patient got the
immediate attention that was needed.”
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newly renovated Emergency Department with
a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 28. The new
ED includes more exam rooms, extra space for
life-saving equipment and remodeled private
patient rooms. It now has a new modern look
with new flooring, paint and cabinetry, and each
room now has a TV for patients. The private
exam rooms now each have a computer where
clinicians can chart and gain easy access to the
medical record.
Community Hospice opens on Baptist Nassau Campus
On June 30, Community Hospice of Northeast
Florida opens it new inpatient care center on
the first floor of the Medical Office Building on
the Baptist Nassau campus. The Community
Hospice Center of Caring offers end-of-life care
in a unique, home-like setting with eight private
bedrooms and bathrooms, comfortable and
spacious family gathering areas, family laundry
area and kitchen, a quiet room and a large
walled garden around the center. Family and
friends may visit any time, including overnight
stays, and family pets are welcome. The center
has its own private entrance and feels like a
stand-alone building while having the advantage
of being connected to the hospital.
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New conference room at Baptist Clay Baptist Clay recently completed renovation for a new meeting space
on their campus. The conference room is located in the Emergency
Center building and is available for reservation for meetings or
educational events. The space comfortably seats 20-25 participants
and is easily accessible. “This meeting space provides us with the
opportunity to host meetings and to welcome community members
who need space for meetings or other educational events,” said
Darin Roark, administrator of the Clay Campus.
Stephen Lee, hospital president; George Woodward, DO, emergency medical specialist; Kellene Sauls, nursing director, Emergency Services, and Darin Roark, assistant administrator of Emergency Services, Baptist Health
Avery’s Angel Award Kelley Harrison, RN, Newborn
Intensive Care Unit, was honored
with the Excellence in Nursing
Award by the Avery’s Angels
Gastroschisis Foundation in
May. Harrison is pictured here
with Aleyece, a patient who had
gastroschisis surgical repair at
Wolfson Children’s Hospital. She
was nominated for the award by
Aleyece’s mother, Amber Mallard. Gastroschisis
is a condition that affects about one in 2,000
babies born each year, in which the intestines
protrude outside the belly and must be
repaired surgically.
Kohl’s purchase supports the Ready Set Sleep program Kohl’s Cares merchandise
available in Kohl’s stores
supports Ready Set Sleep, a
community program offered by
THE PLAYERS Center for Child
Health at Wolfson Children’s
Hospital. You help improve the
health of babies in Jacksonville
and surrounding counties each time you
purchase a $5 plush toy or matching book for
kids or one of the $5 items offered for adults!
See the merchandise available now in
all Jacksonville-area Kohl’s stores here:
http://goo.gl/loF4sM
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Distinguished Caregiver Dario romo
Environmental Services
Romo takes pride in keeping
the Emergency Department
(ED) clean for patients and
staff. His friendly attitude is
recognized whenever he is in
the ED, and staff say that he is
willing to do whatever is needed
to prepare rooms for incoming patients. The
department looks especially nice on the days he
is working there.
Baptist South welcomes summer volunteensBaptist South welcomed its first group of
summer Volunteens on June 16. The second
group will be joining Baptist South on July 14.
A total of 80 teens will spend two days a week at
the hospital over the two, four-week sessions.
Volunteens will have the opportunity to gain
real-world experience in Health Information
Management, Imaging, Education,
Cardiopulmonary, Emergency Services, Patient
Access Services, Patient Care Units, Surgical
Services, Materials Management, and Security.
Most of these teens are interested in future
careers in the medical field and are eager to
learn from everyone they encounter.
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CMS physician recognitionTwo physicians on the medical
staff of Wolfson Children’s
Hospital were recently
recognized by Children’s
Medical Services (CMS), North
Central Region. Hector James,
MD, a pediatric neurosurgeon,
received the Lichtblau Award
given to an outstanding
children’s surgeon in Florida
involved in the care of CMS
children. Neonatologist Mark
Hudak, MD, chair of the
Department of Pediatrics for
University of Florida College
of Medicine–Jacksonville, was appointed as
chair of the Childhood Finance Committee of
the American Academy of Pediatrics. CMS is
a collection of programs for eligible children
with special needs, offered by the Florida
Department of Health.
Wolfson transfer Center launches in JulyThe new Wolfson Children’s Hospital Transfer
Center will become operational on July 7 at
7 am as a resource for referring physicians,
other health care providers and office staff
throughout region. The phone numbers to make
an inpatient referral or arrange for transport
by the Kids Care Mobile ICU vehicles have not
changed. They remain 904.202.KIDS (5437) and
toll-free: 877.240.KIDS (5437).
What does change is our processes for more
effectively and quickly handling transfers and
direct admits. The Transfer Center will have a
dedicated coordinator who will facilitate the
needs of the referring provider in collaboration
with our staff. These include:
n Connecting them with an attending
physician at Wolfson who will accept
their patient for transfer from another
ED or hospital
n Arranging Kids Kare transport of a patient
to the ED, NICU, PICU or CVICU, while the
phone call is in progress
n Collecting demographics and insurance
information for a smoother admission
n Follow-up once the transfer is complete,
if requested
“A dedicated Transfer Center will benefit
Wolfson Children’s Hospital by reducing the
number of phone calls to our physicians and
staff, decreasing paperwork and giving us the
ability to track metrics to improve physician
satisfaction and plan for future services in the
region,” said Veronica Scott-Fulton, DNP, RN,
MBA-C, MHA, vice president of Operations and
Patient Care Services. “But most importantly,
we will be able to get a critically ill child to our
services that much quicker.”
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PETs4 free kittens available – gray with black stripes. They are 6 weeks old and will have shots shortly. Call 904.276.4780. Can email pictures.
wANTEDClothing – The Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health at Riverfront needs gently used clothing for our patients. Call 202.1568 or email [email protected]
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to reconnect with all that’s good for y
ou.Join us for an uplifting day
of health and wellness.Features a dynamic speaker line-up, free health screenings
and a fabulous luncheon. Tickets are $35. Space is limited.
To register, call 549.2938 or visit wjct.org/swh
August 23, 20147:30 am – 3:30 pmHyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Keynote Speaker Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN
Nutrition and health expert for NBC’s TODAY show