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Well AwareVol. 3 No. 2

spriNg 2008

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Be theMan Get Smart, Get ScreenedSurgery That Fits Your ScheduleA Destination With a Difference:

Comprehensive Stroke Care

for Sunburn?A Prescription

Dear Friends,As a regional health care leader, we have a

responsibility to the community to provide the most up-to-date treatments and technology possible. As such, we have worked hard to earn state Comprehensive Stroke Center designations at both Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals.

You can take comfort in knowing the best care available is nearby through Atlantic Health facilities. We also hope that proper preventive medicine will keep you in the best of health. Throughout these pages, you will read about screenings and warning signs that may alert you to potential health hazards and steps you can take to stay well.

The best in health,

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We Want Your FEEDBACK!

If your child is on antibiotics, you might want

to think twice about sending him or her outside to play—sunscreen or

not. Some medications can make your child more prone to sunburn. Talk to your

pharmacist about every prescription your child takes to learn if it increases

his or her sunburn risk.Regardless of whether or not your

child is taking medication, sun safety is vital—skin receives �0 percent of

its sun exposure by age 1�. Protect your child by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen

with an SPF of at least 15 and reapplying every few hours.

Dear Well Aware,As I was reading the Well Aware

early winter magazine, I came across the article on page 6—“My Tummy Hurts.” This is a great article. We saw Dr. Youssef, and with his help we discovered our son has a tendency for lactose intolerance. He has been on Zantac since he was approximately 6 months old. He is now 3. He vomits a lot less these days—now that he drinks Lactaid Milk. This article helps parents to look into why their child’s “tummy hurts.”

The guided imagery mentioned in the article will be a tool that I will implement. Anything that I can do to help him that is in his best interest I will certainly do.

Thanks for putting this valuable information in this edition. I look forward to your next one.

Sincerely,the ebersold FamilyMorristown, NJ

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for Sunburn?A Prescription

miLLionS oF AmericAnS suffer from circulation problems due to a narrowing or blockage in the circulatory system. These blockages can lead to vascular disease, which may be a result of family history, a poor diet or lack of exercise. Fortunately, patients have some control over personal risk factors, and screenings are available to determine the likelihood of developing vascular disease.

What Causes Vascular Disease?The circulatory system includes the arteries and veins

responsible for carrying blood to the heart and throughout the body. Any time blood flow is interrupted due to narrowed or blocked arteries, the potential for vascular disease increases.

“One common cause of vascular disease is atherosclerosis, which is the hardening of the arteries due to the build-up of plaque on the inner walls,” says Amit Patel, MD, vascular surgeon for Morristown Memorial Hospital. “This plaque consists of fat and cholesterol deposits that narrow the path for blood flow and may cause a blockage.”

As plaque forms and the artery gradually narrows, the amount of oxygen delivered to the legs and feet decreases. As a result, patients experience cramping and pain in the legs and pelvis. This condition is known as peripheral artery disease and may lead to:• heart attack due to a blockage in the coronary arteries • stroke due to a blockage in the carotid arteries• blockage in the renal arteries that lead to the kidneys

Screening and PreventionSeveral methods to detect your risk for vascular disease are

available at Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals, including blood pressure screenings in the arm and ankle. When these two measurements are compared—a reading called the ankle-brachial index—the physician can determine if a potential blockage is present.

“Blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels also are good indicators of a risk for vascular disease that should be monitored during regular checkups,” says Clifford Sales, MD, MBA, chief of vascular surgery for Overlook Hospital. “Other blood tests called lipoprotein profiles offer more in-depth evaluations of cholesterol levels for increased detection if problems are suspected.”

The vascular laboratory at

Gagnon heart hospital is

accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for

the Accreditation of Vascular

Laboratories (ICAVL) and

is recognized nationally for its

high standards of quality and

customer service.

On the Path to Heart Attack?if you are concerned about suffering a heart attack or stroke, vascular disease screenings may provide more insight into your risk.

“General health screenings are appropriate for patients with Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol and risk factors for atherosclerosis,” says

Michael Resnikoff, MD, FACS, vascular surgeon for Morristown Memorial hospital.

You also may consider evaluation to help prevent vascular disease

if the following risk factors apply to you:•familyhistory•highbloodpressure•lackofexercise•obesity•smoking

Know Your Risk for Vascular Disease

In more advanced cases, ultrasounds may also help with detection. However, to decrease the risk for vascular disease, it is important to keep risk factors under control.

“The best treatment for vascular disease is to prevent it,” says Dr. Sales. “Even if a patient develops this problem, a regular exercise program and a well-balanced diet can improve circulation.”

For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician or to gain additional information about this health topic and others, call 888-423-5092, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or visit us online at atlantichealth.org.

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A New Alternative for Arthritis Sufferers

the AmericAn cAncer Society estimates there were nearly 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer last year. Fortunately, deaths from the disease are declining as more men receive:• a yearly PSA test (measures the amount of prostate-specific

antigen in the blood)• a yearly dre (digital rectal exam)

Men with no major medical problems should begin these screenings at age 50, while those at high risk—such as African-

American men and those with a father or brother who had prostate cancer before age 65—should begin testing at age 45. Men with several close relatives who have had prostate cancer at an early age may begin testing at age 40.

“Getting guys to go to the doctor is getting easier as the message gets out that these tests are quick and painless,” says Arthur Israel, MD, medical director for the Peter B. Doherty Men’s Cancer Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital. “These 10-minute screenings are an easy step for protection against prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men.”

Be the MAN Be a role model for the men in your family and give yourself a gift that may extend your life—schedule your prostate cancer screening.

The Peter B. Doherty Men’s Cancer Center hosts New Jersey’s largest chapter of Us TOO, a national network of more than 300 support groups for prostate cancer patients and survivors, with about 100 attendees at each meeting. To learn more, call Bill Grassmyer, support group leader, at 973-895-2135 or Nancy Snook, RN for the Men’s Cancer Center, at 973-971-6175.

Get personalized reminders about important health screenings and stay updated on the health topics that matter most to you simply by checking your email. To sign up for this service, visit atlantichealth.org and click on the icon free monthly e-health newsletters.

When AdVAnced ArthritiS or wear and tear on seniors’ joints makes activities of daily life painful, total joint replacement is a proven option—but it’s not for everyone. Despite shorter recovery times and advancements in prosthesis design, people in their early 50s or 60s may be counseled to wait until their late 60s or early 70s for the procedure.

For these younger patients needing a new hip joint, resurfacing is a great option with the potential to last longer than conventional total joint replacements.

“Resurfacing preserves healthy bone and tops it with a metal cap, returning patients to their active lifestyle with less pain and a shorter recovery time,” says William Dowling, MD, chair of orthopedics for Morristown Memorial Hospital and medical director of orthopedic services for Atlantic Health. “Performing 1,500 joint replacement surgeries annually, we have an outstanding program and superb orthopedic surgeons producing results comparable to the best places in the country.”

“Our orthopedic program in total knee replacement has been nationally recognized as a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission, we are a UnitedHealth Premium® hospital for total joint replacement services, and we hold a HealthGrades five-star accreditation in orthopedics, including joint replacement.” —William Dowling, MD, chair of orthopedics for Morristown Memorial hospital

and medical director of orthopedic services for Atlantic health

For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician or to gain additional information about this health topic and others, call 888-432-1763, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or visit us online at atlantichealth.org.

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For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician or to gain additional information about this health topic and others, call 888-432-1758, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or visit us online

at atlantichealth.org.

dUring eXerciSe or extreme-environments testing, the physician safely simulates the environment causing the distress. Lung function, blood oxygen saturation levels and cardiac function are measured before, during and after the exposure, allowing a pulmonologist to observe breathing difficulties and make an accurate diagnosis.

“Despite the name, exercise and extreme-environments testing are very safe for children, as we are able to closely monitor children’s reactions during each test,” says David Cooper, MD, MPH, pediatric pulmonologist and director for the pediatric exercise and extreme-environments laboratory for Goryeb Children’s Hospital. “Once we observe how children react in these situations, we can then make treatment recommendations to help resolve the situation.”

Finding SolutionsA wide variety of tests can be performed in the exercise

and extreme-environments laboratory. Here are some of the most common. • exercise. When children’s breathing difficulties are believed

to be triggered by exercise, a variety of testing options are available, such as pedaling a stationary bicycle, running on a treadmill or simulating cold air activities.

• high altitude. Many children—especially those with lung and

heart conditions or prematurity—may have complications induced by the reduced oxygen levels that are experienced in airplanes. By having the children wear oxygen masks that simulate airplane conditions, the physician can trigger the symptoms and then determine how much oxygen supplementation—if any—the child will need during air travel.

• ScUBA tests. Before children with asthma pursue an extreme sport like SCUBA diving, they can receive a breathing test to learn if the cold, dry air delivered by the SCUBA tank may trigger an asthma attack.

• certain diseases. Specialized metabolic exercise testing may be beneficial in monitoring certain lung, pulmonary or heart conditions. This testing can also determine safe levels of exercise, which may be important in maintaining optimal health.

• improved fitness for athletes and non-athletes. Testing is available to determine the level of fitness in individuals. This can help serious athletes plan their ongoing training program and is also useful for people who have gotten away from routine exercise and want to learn how best to get started.“Our goal in these tests isn’t to trigger a dramatic attack, but

to mimic what kids are experiencing in real life,” Dr. Cooper says. “This gives us better information as to what the kids are experiencing to help devise a plan in conjunction with the children’s other doctors.”

TESTINGThrough the environment

changes in the environment caused by pollution or certain allergies may trigger asthma. exercise also may cause decreased lung function in some people. if your son or daughter experiences difficulty breathing while exercising or

riding in a plane, exercise or extreme-environments testing might be the answer.

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For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician or to gain additional information about this health topic and others, call 888-423-5137, Monday

through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or visit us online at atlantichealth.org.

not eVery hoSPitAL is prepared to deliver the clot-dissolving medication (called tissue plasminogen activator or tPA) that’s needed within three hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Of those that are, only comprehensive stroke centers can provide advanced interventional procedures, such as

Center for Stroke CareWhen a stroke occurs, every delay in treatment deprives the brain of much-needed oxygen. Surviving a stroke with minimal disability depends upon receiving the right treatment at the right place and time.

Know the Signs, Get Help in Time

If you think someone you love may be experiencing stroke, simply remember F.A.C.e.

In 2007 alone, Overlook Hospital physicians treated 40 stroke patients using tPA, and 20 patients had their stroke-causing clots removed using the Merci Retrieval SystemTM. The Merci system is utilized when the three-hour window for tPA treatment has passed.

“Primary stroke centers feed into

comprehensive stroke centers

like the spokes of a wheel feed into the

hub, and it’s important for people

to know two hospitals in the

area—Morristown Memorial

and Overlook—have been

recognized by the state

as hubs for stroke care.”

—Shalini Bansil, MD, board-

certifi ed neurologist and

medical director of the Stroke

Center for Overlook hospital

removal of the clot causing the stroke, to help reverse damage to the brain when that important three-hour window has passed.

The Center of the WheelIn New Jersey, area hospitals

form a network for stroke care with comprehensive stroke centers at the center. In addition to delivering emergency care when primary stroke centers in their network transfer stroke patients with complex conditions, comprehensive stroke centers also provide stroke education for other hospitals’ stroke teams, emergency medical services personnel and community residents.

Centers for Advanced CareTake comfort in knowing if you or a

loved one has a stroke, the right level of care may be closer than you think. The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has named Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals comprehensive stroke centers. These two facilities are part of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute.

“This designation signifies that extensive neurology, neuroradiology and neurosurgery capabilities are available around the clock,” says Stuart Fox, MD, director of the Stroke Center for Morristown Memorial Hospital. “It also shows that our hospitals’ staffs have undergone very advanced training to provide the best possible outcomes for stroke patients.”

ace. Can the person smile? Does his or her face droop on one side?

rms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does he or she have diffi culty keeping both up?

peech. Ask the person to repeat a sentence. Can he or she do it correctly without slurring words?

ime. If the person is unable to do any or all of these things, call 911 and get to the emergency room FAST.

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the hUmAn BrAin is divided into regions that control various motor and sensory

functions. When a stroke occurs, the damage done to a specific region may affect the functions it controls, causing symptoms such as paralysis, difficulty speaking or loss of coordination.

“Rehabilitation after stroke can be difficult,” says Kathleen O’Donnell, NP, manager of inpatient rehabilitation

and continuum of care for Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute. “The brain can

make new connections and the body can relearn many functions, but it can take months

of therapy.”

Regaining Function After StrokeRecently, Bioness, Inc.™ developed new devices for the

hand and leg, and VitalStim® created a device for the throat to help stroke victims with swallowing. Using a technique called functional electrical stimulation, electrodes are placed over a target muscle group and a computerized control unit sends mild electrical currents through the electrodes to the muscles, stimulating them to contract. Over time, the therapy re-educates the brain to appropriately fire the right nerves to make the muscles work in a normal fashion.

“The key to stroke rehabilitation is constant, repetitive movement of muscles, and that’s exactly what the Bioness products do for our patients,” says O’Donnell. “They can be programmed for individual patients, and so far we’ve seen excellent results at the Institute.”

Life Advances in technology are making rehabilitation easier than ever and giving stroke victims back their lives.

HearingIs Believing

For a referral to an Atlantic Health physician or to gain additional information about this health topic and others, call

888-423-5162, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or visit us online at atlantichealth.org.

On Thursday, May 29, 2008,

the Hearing Aid Center at

Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute

will sponsor a consumer

seminar and luncheon titled

“Three-Dimensional Hearing:

Experience the Possibilities”

from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the

Morristown Memorial Hospital

Auditoriums A and B.

For more information, please

call 973-971-4743.

ceLL PhoneS cAn now fit into lipstick cases, and laptop computers are the size of file folders. The advanced technology that makes these improvements possible has also reached hearing aids.

Hearing aids have evolved from conventional, single-channel units to digital, multi-channel devices that help to identify and enhance speech in the presence of noise. In addition, they now provide greater awareness of where sounds are located by allowing the devices in both ears to communicate with one another, working together rather than independently. The result is a richer, more natural sound quality.

However, that’s only the beginning. Newer hearing aids also can connect wirelessly to a landline telephone, cellular phone, PDA, MP3 player or other equipment featuring Bluetooth®, all of which can stream directly to the hearing aid with excellent sound quality.

“The new technology provides a better sense of spatial awareness for the user,” says Christine Hoffman, AuD, CCC-A, lead audiologist for Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute. “Also, many sizes are available that can fit either in or discreetly behind the ear, whichever is more comfortable.”

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day

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day

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nes

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4, 7

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A FeW dAyS after his eighth birthday, Alex Lake was playing basketball when the hoop fell on his left hand, crushing the top joints of his middle and ring fingers.

Alex’s physician, Andrew A. Willis, MD, orthopedic surgeon for Morristown Memorial Hospital, was able to successfully repair the fractured bone and reattach the muscles and tendons needed to straighten and bend his fingers, but it took rehabilitation to get Alex back on the court.

“Minor injuries while playing or participating in sports are a part of childhood. The earlier these injuries are addressed, the better the chance for a full recovery that won’t impact the child later in life,” says Cindy Coviello, OTR-L, lead occupational therapist at the Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Morristown. “The rapid cell growth children experience as part of childhood means they can bounce back from injury twice as fast as adults, and therapy ensures they regain strength and mobility.”

Customized RecoveryOccupational therapy at the Center can help ensure your

child’s injuries heal properly. Individualized sessions of 45 minutes to one hour incorporate games to help children achieve their goals for recovery.

“For occupational therapy to be effective with children, three components must be met,” says Coviello. “Therapists must first build trust with their young patients to get a child to participate in therapy that is painful at times. Second, therapists need to overcome the repetition of therapy exercises, increasing compliance—games are great for this. Finally, parents need to be supportive and work with their children between therapy sessions.”

occupational therapy helps children build strength to get back into the game.

Creative approaches to occupational therapy keep kids engaged as they work toward recovery. Therapists at the Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Morristown keep a closet stocked with games, such as:“Theraputty”—availableinfivecolors,indicating

resistancesfromextrasofttofirm,thisoptionhelpschildrenplaytheirwaytogreaterhand-musclestrength.PatientscansqueezeTheraputtyballs,searchforitemshiddeninsideorplayGodzilla,usingtheirhandstosmashsmallfigures.

Jenga—theclassicwoodenblocktowergamehelpspatientsworkonpinchingskillsandprovideshoursoffun.

Connect 4—theverticalcheckergameisanothertooltohelpkidswiththefinemotorskillsneededtopickupcheckersandplacethemintheslots.

Marbles—patientsworktheirwholehandastheyholdahandfulofmarblesandplacethemonebyoneintoajarwithaholeinthelid.Since several of these games are available at

local toy stores, parents can help a child work at home during a fun family night.

KidPower

Recreational Recovery

With the help of occupational therapist Cindy Coviello, Alex Lake successfully rebounded from a hand injury to get back on the basketball court.

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According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the average age of today’s nurse is 47, a statistic that rings true at both Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals. Rosemary Tempesta, BSN, CEN, CCRN, registered nurse, is a perfect reflection of these statistics; she has been a nurse at Overlook Hospital since 1��5. With more than 20 years of experience, she has watched the profession change for the better.

“Managers at Overlook are aware of the stresses that come with nursing and have always been supportive of us,” says Tempesta. “They provide thorough orientations, offer transition periods, update equipment and encourage nurses to advance within departments.”

Addressing the Challenges“Many of the issues that had a negative

effect on nursing in the past have

already been resolved by shifts in the profession as a whole and by changes we’ve made here at our hospitals,” says Mary Pat Sullivan, RN, MSN, CNS, chief nursing officer for Overlook. “Because we’ve implemented so many changes in recent years, Atlantic Health has a lower turnover rate than both the state of New Jersey and the country.”

In recent years, the staffs at Overlook and Morristown Memorial have made changes to both technology and the patients’ rooms to make the job of nursing less physically challenging. The hospitals have implemented Admin RX—a mobile system that helps nurses with medication administration—and now involve nurses in the planning of new units. Additionally, nursing students are offered educational help—which is encouraging Tempesta’s college-aged son to follow her footsteps and pursue a nursing career.

For additional information about employment at Atlantic Health, visit us online at atlantichealth.org.

Modern Age While a career in nursing is extremely rewarding, it’s also a job that traditionally has been associated with long hours and demanding work.

The

of NursingNew Equipment

To help create a safer work environment for all nurses, both Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals have purchased new equipment that enables staff members to easily adapt to heavier patients.

“Both hospitals now have ceiling track lifts in patient rooms that allow us to handle patients in a safer and more dignified manner,” says Rosemary Tempesta, BSN, CeN, CCRN, registered nurse for Overlook. “The equipment helps us transfer and reposition patients using a variety of slings with much less straining, which helps us both mentally and physically.”

In addition to the ceiling track lifts, the hospitals are adding portable lifts, larger beds and wider wheelchairs to accommodate heavier patients more comfortably and safely.

Registered nurse Rosemary Tempesta currently provides

bedside nursing care at Overlook Hospital. In her more

than 20 years at Overlook, Tempesta has seen duty in

several departments, including the intensive care unit and

emergency department.

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AdVAnceS in SUrgery, anesthesia and recovery methods are making surgeries more convenient with shorter recovery times. This trend is becoming more popular with patients as we all try to squeeze necessary medical procedures into an already jam-packed schedule.

Hospitals have reduced the potential for complications and minimized pain and recovery, enabling the patient to return home the same day. The benefit for patients is that they are able to recover at home with their family and rest in their own beds.

The Great EightToday, a wide range of procedures in different specialties is

offered in the ambulatory—or outpatient—setting. The most common outpatient procedures include:• Appendectomy—A minimally invasive method where the

appendix is removed through a small incision.• endometrial ablation—A small balloon is expanded in the

uterus to reduce excessive menstrual flow.• gallbladder removal—This laparoscopic procedure creates

four half-inch incisions to remove the gallbladder.

• hernia repair—A hernia is a bulging of organs or tissue pushing through the abdominal wall. A minimally invasive procedure can repair the bulge and ease the pain.

• Knee arthroscopy—This procedure is used to repair damaged knee tissue due to sports injuries, aging or arthritis.

• Lumpectomy—When breast cancer is suspected, lumpectomies remove suspicious tissue for further diagnosis.

• rhinoplasty—Commonly referred to as a nose job, rhinoplasty is a popular outpatient plastic surgery procedure.

• Sinuplasty—A thin balloon is threaded up the nostrils to open blocked sinus passages.

Surgical Advances“Minimally invasive technology is now utilized for many

procedures, allowing surgeons to perform traditional inpatient surgeries on an outpatient basis,” says Rolando Rolandelli, MD, MBA, FACS, general surgeon and department of surgery chair for Morristown Memorial Hospital. “For example, gallbladder surgery used to require an admission of two or three days in the hospital and now it’s an outpatient procedure.”

Surgeryon Your Schedule

Ambulatory surgery is a convenient way to get necessary medical procedures and return home the same day.

A nurse from the Ambulatory Surgery

Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital calls each patient the

day after the procedure to ensure all follow-up procedures and

appointments have been scheduled. Some patients opt for services from a visiting nurse, as well,

to speed along an already quick recovery.

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“Gallbladder surgery used to require an

admission of two or three days in the hospital

and now it’s an outpatient procedure.”

— Rolando Rolandelli, MD, MBA, FACS, general surgeon and

department of surgery chair for Morristown Memorial hospital

What to Expect

even though outpatient surgeries tend to be easier to schedule and more convenient, as a patient, you still have a role to play in your surgical preparation. Follow the guidelines below to ensure you are ready for your day- surgery procedure.

A FEW WEEKS PRIORq Focus on your overall health.Eathealthy,

nutritiousmealsandexerciseregularlytogetyourheartandlungsintopshape.

qStop smoking. Smokersoftenhaveahigherriskofsurgicalcomplications;quittingsmokingcanhelpreducethisrisk.

qPlan ahead. Makearrangementsforsomeonetodriveyouhomeaftertheprocedure.Also,runanynecessaryerrandsandstockupongroceriesforyourrecovery.Youalsomayneedtopreparewalkingspaceinyourhomeifyouwillusecrutcheswhenyoureturn.

qCheck on medications.Askyourphysicianwhatmedicationsyoucancontinuetakingandwhichonesyoushouldholdoffonuntilafterthesurgery.

qAttend your preoperative appointment.Atthistime,anynecessarybloodwork,x-raysorothermedicaltestswilloccur.Thenursealsowilleducateyouaboutwhattoexpectbefore,duringandafteryourprocedure.

24 HOURS BEFOREqFast.Mostproceduresrequireyounoteatordrink

anythingbetweenmidnightthemorningofandthetimeofyoursurgery.Checkwithyoursurgeontolearnyourindividualrequirements.

THE DAY OFqTake a shower.Yoursurgeonmaygiveyouspecial

soap;otherwise,batheasusual.qIfyouwearcontactlenses,leavethemathomeand

wear your glassestothehospital.qDon’t wear makeup,lotion,hairpinsorskincreams.qWear comfortable clothing.qLeave all jewelry and other valuables at home.q Be sure to bring your identifi cation,insurance

cards,listofmedicationsandadvancedirective.q Plan to arrive at least two hours before your

scheduled procedure.

Surgeons performing minimally invasive surgeries use miniature instruments and small incisions. This technique results in shorter recoveries, less postoperative pain and less scarring for the patient.

Another key to successful outpatient surgeries is due to advances in anesthesia. Previously, many patients required hospitalization because they could not take analgesics by mouth after the procedure for an extended period of time. Today, many of the anesthetic side effects are controlled, allowing patients to take painkillers by mouth a few hours after the surgery, making it easier for patients to care for themselves at home.

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AS She WALKS into work, Philly greets each person with a kiss before her owner, Judy Steinberg, leads her into the recreation room. Here, patients watch her perform a series of tricks—she can even sing—before they pet, feed and receive kisses from the furry pup.

“Philly loves it—I could probably drop her off and go home,” says Steinberg, a retired middle and high school teacher and pet therapy volunteer. “She’s the most docile, loving dog you could ever meet.”

Pet-Centered PartnershipThe pet therapy programs at Morristown Memorial and

Overlook hospitals partner with St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, which offers a pet therapy certification program. All animals must pass a handling and temperament exam, and handlers are required to attend a training workshop.

“We have pet therapy in our pediatrics, cardiac and behavioral health departments,” says Kristen

Houghton, manager of customer and volunteer services for Overlook Hospital. “We are now looking for more volunteers to expand the service to our oncology department. The pets are very popular, and patients love the program.”

The Magic DogUpon visiting one room, Philly and Steinberg

found a man alone, shaking and crying on the bed. Steinberg set Philly on the bed, and Philly immediately

began licking the man from head to toe.“The man started chuckling,” says Steinberg. “Philly had done

a number on him. The next week I came back and the man was sitting up and doing much better. From then on, he called Philly the magic dog.”

every monday, Philly makes her rounds. dressed to the nines in a frilly outfit, the 3-year-old, five-pound yorkshire terrier offers patients a special kind of healing.

A Patient’s Best Friend

Pet therapy dogs come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. While Philly is on

the smaller side, one of her Morristown Memorial Hospital counterparts is

almost a pony compared to her.

Meet Adeline, an 11-year-old Labrador retriever. In addition to her happy

homelife with owner Letty Annis, Adeline visits the Carol G. Simon Cancer

Center at Morristown Memorial to spread her puppy love to inpatients

and outpatients receiving cancer treatment. Before moving to the

Cancer Center, Adeline worked with pediatric patients.

“People love to talk about their pets,” says Annis. “People

who are in the hospital miss their pets, so Adeline and all

the other pet therapy dogs allow patients to have a

touch of home while they are there. It’s a nice way

for people to get their ‘doggie fix.’”

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Benefits of Puppy LoveAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can lower

cholesterol, blood pressure and triglyceride levels, in addition to providing social stimulation and boosting your mood.

“Patients with dementia often have diffi culty verbalizing their thoughts,” says Amy Mullin, CTRS, recreational therapist for Overlook hospital. “It can be diffi cult to engage these patients in therapy, but when a dog is put in their laps, their faces brighten. At times, pet therapy can unlock something other therapies cannot, as it does not require words.”

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eAch yeAr, more than 15 million cases of medical harm from medication errors occur in American hospitals, according to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Morristown Memorial and Overlook hospitals are committed to your safety and have implemented new policies and procedures based on an improvement model tested at the hospitals.

A big part of ensuring medical safety while in the hospital requires help from patients. Follow these steps for the safest treatment possible.

1 One of the easiest things you can do is carry a list of medications, including all over-the-counter or herbal supplements, with you at all times and give copies to your children and caregivers. This ensures emergency personnel have the information available at critical moments.

2 Make certain you understand the whens and whys of prescribed medication. Ask your physician any questions you have about your medication, including why it was prescribed and what side effects it could have. Do not hesitate to ask your physician or one of the staff to write down the instructions for you if you are still unclear. Include this information on the back of the medication list you carry along with the phone numbers of your emergency contacts.

3 Step into the age of modern medical technology by keeping a list of your medications online for family members to access in case of an emergency—out-of-town family members may need this information in an emergency situation. Visit atlantichealth.org and click on “My Health” to maintain your list of current medications. You’ll even receive an e-mail reminder of when you need to refill your prescriptions.

you arrive at the emergency department with your mom and the first thing you hear is “what is she taking?” Would you know the answer?

For Your Safety’s Sake

“We are studying what will help us have a better accounting of patients’ medications. Our physicians participated in a two-year study, and as a result, we are now asking that all patients bring in their medications so an accurate and complete medications list can be captured at each visit. We want to engage patients and family members as well as our own staff in assuring that medication lists are accessible.” —Donald E. Casey, MD, chief medical officer and

vice president for quality at Atlantic health

Why Am I Taking This?

Many patients—older ones in particular—take a large number of medications. These medicines can be confusing as well as potentially harmful if not taken properly. To avoid medication mix-ups, keep an updated list of medications that includes the following information recommended by the National Institute on Aging:• thenameofthedrug• whatit’sfor• thecolorandshapeofthepill• thedatethemedicationwasprescribed• thedoctorwhoprescribedthemedication• theappropriatedosage• whenitshouldbetaken

One of the more important aspects of managing medications is to make certain each physician you see is aware of medications prescribed for you by other doctors. This can ensure that harmful interactions do not occur.

Morristown Memorial hospital was recently

awarded a healthGrades Distinguished hospital

Award—Patient Safety. Just 249 hospitals in the nation are 2008

recipients, ranking Morristown Memorial

among the top 5 percent.

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