For the third year in a row, The Leapfrog Group has named

Fairview Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems’ 25-bed federally designated Critical Access Hospital, to its annual list of Top Rural Hospitals. An elite distinction awarded to hospitals nationwide for

demonstrating excellence in hospital safety and quality through the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is given to less than seven percent of all eligible hospitals. The awards, which are given annually, were announced at Leapfrog’s Annual Meeting on December 2nd, in Washington, D.C.

“Fairview Hospital is part of a strong network of healthcare that provides a level of high quality medical care unusual to find in a rural community,” said Eugene Dellea, Fairview’s President. “Over the past decade, tremendous investment has been made in technology and people and we believe an award like the Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital Award is a direct reflection of the efforts of the staff at Fairview Hospital and Berkshire Health Systems who are committed to providing care that meets the needs of our neighbors and is second to none, in comparable hospitals nationwide.”

“Leapfrog’s Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It recognizes institutions for their excellence in quality of care and patient safety, as well as their commitment

About The Leapfrog Group The Leapfrog Group (www.leapfroggroup.org) is a national nonprofit organization using the collective leverage of large purchasers of health care to

initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality and affordability of health care for Americans. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey allows purchasers to structure their contracts and purchasing to reward the highest performing hospitals. The Leapfrog Group was founded in November 2000 with support from the Business Roundtable and national funders and is now independently operated with support from its purchaser and

other members. The Hospital Safety Score (www.hospitalsafetyscore.org) is an initiative of The Leapfrog Group.

to transparency. By achieving Top Hospital status, Fairview Hospital has proven it’s a premier institution and deserves to be recognized for its dedication to the families and patients in the southern Berkshire, northwest Connecticut and Columbia County communities.”

Fairview Hospital was one of 94 overall Top Hospitals recognized nationally, ranked in three categories. The list includes:

• 24TopRuralHospitals• 61TopUrbanHospitals• NineTopChildren’sHospitals

Among the hospitals reaching this achievement are academic medical centers, teaching hospitals and community hospitals in rural, suburban and urban settings.

The selection is based on the results of The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use and management structures established to prevent errors. Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including rates for high-risk procedures and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors.

The Top Hospital award is not given to a set number of hospitals, but rather, to all urban, rural and children's hospitals that meet the high standards defined in each year's Top Hospitals Methodology.

Toseethefulllistofinstitutionshonoredasa2014TopHospital,please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.

B e r k s h i r e H e a l t h S y s t e m s E m p l o y e e N e w s l e t t e r

ScopeDecember 24, 2014 Volume 36 Issue 24

Fairview Hospital Awarded 2014 Leapfrog Top Hospital Distinction Recognition Highlights the Nation’s Premier Hospitals for Safety and Quality

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Berkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Alison E. Morgan, MD, a fellowship trained Neurologist, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center,

and to the physician staff of Neurology Professional Services of BMC. Dr. Morgan is accepting new patients in need of Neurology care, and joins Drs. Octavian Adam, Thomas Kwiatkowski, Laurence Ufford and Emma Weiskopf at Neurology Professional Services of BMC.

Dr. Morgan comes to the Berkshires from Pines Health Services, Northern Maine Medical Center and Carey Medical Center in Maine. She has also previously served with Signature Healthcare, Brockton Hospital in Brockton, MA, Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA, St. Mary’s Hospital in Maine and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston.

Dr. Morgan received her medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Neurology at Boston University Medical Center and Veteran’s Administration Medical Center Jamaica Plain. She is fellowship trained in Epilepsy from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

To make an appointment with Dr. Morgan or one of her colleagues at Neurology ProfessionalServicesofBMC,askyourphysicianforareferral,orcall413-395-7694.

Dr. Alison Morgan Joins BMC Neurology Practice

Alison E. Morgan, MD

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CelebrationAll are welcome to attend and partake in elegant and decadent chocolate

desserts in order to toast our success in providing the highest quality care to our patients and our community.

You are cordially invited to the

PDR-CThursday, January 8th • 11:45 pm-2:00 am

Friday, January 9th• 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday, January 9th • 4:30 pm-6:30 pm

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10 Tips for a Healthy New Year

1. Stretch.Morningandeveningaregoodtimestostretchthebodytowarmupyourmuscles,releasetensionandcalmthemind.Tostart,trydoingseveralsideandforwardbends,slowlytwistfromsidetoside,reachfortheceilingandaddafewpush‐ups.Dedicating7‐10minuteshelpsfocusthemindandprovidesanadrenalineboost.

2. Takea30‐40minutebriskwalkeveryday.Walkingelevatesyourmood,sharpensyourmindandcreativity,challengesyourheart,helpskeepyourweightdownandcanevenreducefoodcravings.Takingthree10‐minutebriskwalksisjustasgood.

3. Quitsmoking.LungcanceristhedeadliestcancerintheUS.Itaccounts formoredeathsthantheothertopthreecancersput together–and itisontherise.Quittingcanbechallengingbutthe healthbene�its arewellworthit. For help quitting,contact BHS Tobacco Treatment Services:BMC & Hillcrest Campuses: (413) 499-2602Fairview Hospital: (413) 854-9622

4. Eat6‐8servingsofvegetablesandfruits(mostlyvegetables)aday.MostAmericansdonoteatenoughvegetablesandfruit.Replacepre‐packagedandprocessedfoodswithfreshvegetablesandfruittogiveyoumoreoftheenergyandhealthproducingnutrientsyouneed.Thissimplechangetoyourdietcanhelpreducein�lammation,weightgain,diabetes,heartdiseaseanddepression.

5. Drink�ilteredtapwater.Manypeoplegetthirstandhungerconfused,causingthemtosnackwhenthey'rethirsty.Thesolution:Drinkwater‐itquenchesthirst,helpsyoufeelfullandkeepsyourbodyoperatingatfullcapacity.

6. Kickthesugarhabit.Whitesugarandhigh‐fructosecornsyruphavealmostnonutritionalvalue,andoverconsumingthemincreasesyourriskofobesity,heartdiseaseandevendepression.Carryapples,carrotsandnutswithyousoyou'repreparedwhensnackcravingsstrike.

7. Manageyourstress.70‐80%ofdoctor’svisitsarestress‐related.Stressimpactsbothmentalandphysicalhealth.Exercise,yoga,meditation,journalingandsimpledeepbreathingallhelpreducestress.Findsomethingthatworksforyou.

8. Get8hoursofsleep.Gettinglessthansevenhours'sleepatnighttriggershigherlevelsofthestresshormonecortisol,whichcanleadtoweightgainanddepression.YoucangettosleepmoreeasilyatnightbyturningofftheTVandcomputeratleastanhourbeforebedtime‐theirbrightlightscanfoolyourbodyintostayingawake.Ifstressiskeepingyouupatnight,considerwritingdownwhatisbotheringyoutogetitout;studiesshowthishelpstocalmthemind.

9. Playandhavefun.Havingfunandexperiencingjoyisgoodforus.Dosomethingfuneveryday.Engageinactivitiesthatmakeyoufeelgood,laughandsmile.Itsoundssimple,butyouwouldbesurprisedhowmanypeopledon’tmaketimeforfun.

10. Dogood!�neofthebestwaysto�ightstressinyourlifeistodosomethinggoodforsomeoneelse‐anactofloveorgenerosity.

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Visit the WellnessWorks page of the employee portal for more information and to register for any of our programs.

https://www.bhswellnessworks.orgWellnessWorks (413) 447-3100

A New Year! A New You!

Class Location Start Date

Weight Watchers Winter-Spring Series

Clocktower January 7, Registration, Noon January 14, Program Start, Noon

BMC Auditorium January 12, Registration, Noon January 19, Program Start, Noon

FIIT: Fun Intensive Interval Training

HEAL room, BMC Cancer Center, Hillcrest Campus January 12, 5:00 pm

BMC PDRs January 13, 5:00 pm

Core ‘N More BMC PDRs January 13, 4:00 pm

6 to FIT Berkshire Functional Fitness January 13, 4:30 pm

Yoga with Rachel Plaine Berkshire Yoga, Dance & Fitness January 13, 4:00 pm

Yoga with Carol Harty HEAL room, BMC Cancer Center, Hillcrest Campus

January 15, 5:00 pm, Thursdays (6 weeks)

Cyclone Circuit Cardiopulmonary Rehab Gym January 16, 4:00 or 5:00 pm

Fitness Center Open House Week

Area Fitness Centers January 19-25

Cranwell Spa Day Cranwell Resort & Spa January 21

Learn to Run Berkshire Running Center January 21

Yoga at Fairview Hospital Andrews HouseMondays & Thursdays, On going Mondays, 4:30 pm (slow pace) Thursdays, 4:45 pm (moderate pace)

Tennis Anyone? Berkshire West Fridays, 6:00 pm, On going Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, On going

2015 marks the 10 year anniversary of the Wellness program! Take a look at all the opportunities this year to improve your health...

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Visit the WellnessWorks page of the employee portal for more information and to register for any of our programs.

https://www.bhswellnessworks.orgWellnessWorks (413) 447-3100

Creating HealthA Wellness Roadmap for

Thriving in 2015

Mark C. Pettus, MD, FACPBHS Director of Medical Education, Wellness, and Population Health

Starts February 4th. REGISTER NOW

Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pmYou may want to eat a snack prior to attending. Dinner will not be provided.

BMC Auditorium February 4th–March 25th

Participants are encouraged to attend all 8 sessions.*

*Participants who attend all 8 sessions will be entered into a drawing for one of five individual Integrative Medicine Consults with Dr. Pettus.

USED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT SALE: Jan. 19-30SUBMISSION FORMS DUE BY JANUARY 9th

Why not recycle your bicycles, ice skates, skis, indoor exercise equipment, DVDs and books? Summer or winter items accepted.

GO GREEN and and give someone the opportunity to enjoy what you no longer need. Items will be posted on the Wellness website Jan. 19-30. Sports equipment only please, no clothing or apparel. Sponsored by the Wellness Advisory Committee.

Zumba & UFX* Circuit Workout-Classes at Berkshire West for BHS Employees & Spouses

$10 for one or both classes

Instructor Tuan Nguyen, Certified Fitness & Zumba Instructor.Pre-register: call Tuan at (413) 499-4600 ext. 204

or email: tuan_umass@yahoo.comPar-Q required (Physical Readiness Questionnaire)

*Ultimate Fitness Experience

UFX Workout

Friday 5:30-6:25 pm

The UFX Circuit workout blends strength training and cardio conditioning to improve flexibility, agility, strength and endurance.

Zumba Friday 6:30-7:30 pm

A total workout, combining all elements of fitness- cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility, boosted energy.

Registration deadline: Thursday, January 15th. To register, visit the WellnessWorks website:

https://www.bhswellnessworks.org.

Does carrying extra weight around your middle stress you out? This 30 minute workshop explores beyond the “eat less, exercise more” approach and reveals how hormones can affect appetite, body composition and where extra fat is stored. It will delve into how you can

achieve hormonal balance so that your positive lifestyle changes will come to fruition in the form of results.

Beat Belly FatJoin Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CPT

Wellness Registered Dietitian

Beat Belly Fat: Does carrying extra weight around your ‘middle’ stress you out?

This 30‐minute workshop explores beyond the  “eat less, exercise more” approach and reveals 

how  hormones can affect appetite, body  composition and where extra fat is stored.  It will delve into how hormones contribute to expanding 

waist lines and what you can do to achieve “hormonal balance” so that your positive lifestyle changes will come to fruition in the form of results. 

Date Time Location Tuesday 

January 6th  12‐noon  Central Block Large Conference Room 

Monday January 12th  12‐noon  Fairview 

Ground Floor Conference Room 

Tuesday January 13rd  12:15 PM  Hillcrest 

Library 

Tuesday January 20th 

12‐noon & 1:00 PM 

Clocktower 5th Floor Large Conference Room 

Tuesday January 27th 

11:30 AM & 12:15 PM 

BMC Private Dining Room ‐ D 

Join Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CPT  Wellness Registered Dietitian

Pre‐Registration Required: logon to the  WellnessWorks website or Call ext. 3100 for more information.  

Earn 10 Wellness Points!

Jan. 6th, Tuesday Noon Central Block Large Conference Room

Jan. 12th, Monday Noon Fairview Ground Floor Conference Room

Jan. 13th, Tuesday 12:15 pm Hillcrest Campus of BMC Library

Jan. 20th, Tuesday Noon & 1:00 pm

Clocktower 5th Floor Large Conference Room

Jan. 27th, Tuesday 11:30 am & 12:15 pm

BMC PDR “D”

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“Every nurse I had while in the hospital took care of me as well as they would have taken care of their own family member. Each one went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and feeling well. I could not have asked for better nurses.” – Comment from a BMC 2 South patient

“From my family I would like to thank you for the outstanding care, support and encouragement that we felt throughout my mother’s association with Hospice. Everyone that came into my parents’ home made us feel completely at ease and comfortable through a time that was very difficult for my family.” – Comment from a Berkshire VNA & Hospice patient’s relative

“I recently had moved to the area and not knowing the doctors or nurses, I was made to feel very comfortable. All of my medical issues were addressed and I was treated with the utmost care and respect.” – Comment from a BMC Oncology patient

“I would like to say that all the nurses I had were very good to me. If I wanted anything, they were right there.” – Comment from a BMC 2 South patient

“I had excellent care and an excellent experience.” – Comment from a Crane Center for Ambulatory Surgery patient

“I was a patient on the second floor and received very good treatment. I was also on the third floor for infusions and enjoyed good attention always.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“I thought it was just great. Everyone from Housekeeping to the doctors was responsive and very friendly. I can't just pick one person, they were all very attentive and friendly.” – Comment from a BMC 3 South patient

“The surgical staff kept me updated and well informed with the progress of (my husband’s) surgery. I wish that I could remember everybody's name to thank them. The Ortho staff was very kind and caring. Thank you to everybody.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopaedic Unit patient

“All of the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and seemed to actually care about my worries and questions.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiovascular Center patient

“Everyone was pleasant and was on top of everything concerning my visit.” – Comment from a BMC Radiology Services patient

Thanks and Recognition

Chaplain’s Corner: Candlelight

One candle alone is a fragile, flickering light. When millions share their candles, the light becomes a beacon of hope.

In these winter days and nights there is so much darkness around us and sometimes in us. We need to find outer and inner lights to brighten our way through winter.

For many, putting electric candles in the windows is a way to share a spirit of hope and courage during the darkest time of the year. Others light candles on their dinner tables, in their family rooms and in their houses of worship.

Recently, after major tragedies we’ve experienced hundreds of friends and strangers gathering together with candles and songs to light the night and lift the heart. Flickering lights shared by many do indeed become shining beacons of hope.

And this holds true not just for external lights, but more importantly, for the inner light given to each of us. This is the time, now is the day, let your light shine brightly.

By Sister Colette Hanlon, SC, BMC Chaplain

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BERKSHIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION www.berkshirefcu.com Office: (413)447-7772

Everyone can always use a little extra cash...are you one of those people?

Berkshire Federal Credit Union is offering a $25.00 gift card to be drawn once a month to the lucky person who refers a fellow member for a successful loan. Just refer a fellow member to apply for a loan by emailing CustomerService@berkshirefcu.com, provide the person’s name and contact information for any type of loan at Berkshire Federal and if the person is approved for the loan, your name is entered into the drawing for that month for a $ 25 gift card.

For current loan rate please refer to our website: www.berkshirefcu.com

Or call the office and one of our customer service reps will be happy to help! Office: (413)447-7772

BERKSHIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION www.berkshirefcu.com Office: (413)447-7772

Everyone can always use a little extra cash...are you one of those people?

Berkshire Federal Credit Union is offering a $25.00 gift card to be drawn once a month to the lucky person who refers a fellow member for a successful loan. Just refer a fellow member to apply for a loan by emailing CustomerService@berkshirefcu.com, provide the person’s name and contact information for any type of loan at Berkshire Federal and if the person is approved for the loan, your name is entered into the drawing for that month for a $ 25 gift card.

For current loan rate please refer to our website: www.berkshirefcu.com

Or call the office and one of our customer service reps will be happy to help! Office: (413)447-7772

BERKSHIRE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D

BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr

BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N

BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D

BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D

BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled

For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.

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Are you ready for Spring?

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* New Driveway * Replacement Siding and/or Windows * Remodeling of the Kitchen or Bath

*Rates subject to change. 80% LTV. Max. loan amt. $150,000. No pre-payment penalty. Property insurance required. No appraisal fees. $175 recording fee. MA residents only.

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4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N

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BMC Postings 08/22/08

American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.

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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D

BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr

BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N

BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D

BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D

BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled

For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.

ScopePlease direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scopeto Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.

Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Elzbieta “Ala”TrzepaczLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management

Are you ready for Spring?

Let Berkshire Federal Credit Union help you with the financing!

* New Driveway * Replacement Siding and/or Windows * Remodeling of the Kitchen or Bath

*Rates subject to change. 80% LTV. Max. loan amt. $150,000. No pre-payment penalty. Property insurance required. No appraisal fees. $175 recording fee. MA residents only.

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4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N

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BMC Postings 08/22/08

American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.

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The Quality ZoneMission Lifeline – Improved Outcomes for Heart Attack Patients

TheSTEMIprojectoriginallybeganasaSixSigmaprojectinthespringof2012.TheresultingSTEMITaskForceisamultidisciplinary team that meets on a monthly basis. We review patients who have been transported through our ED to

other facilities for further treatment of their heart attack or chest pain. We participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) program in order to provide the best possible care for our patients. We are constantly working in partnership with our ED, providers at Baystate Medical Center and EMS to achieve our goals. These include obtaining an EKGwithin10minutesofarrival,administeringtheclot-bustingdrugTNKwithin30minutesofarrival,andtransportingour patients to Baystate within 45 minutes of arrival.

Sincebeginningtheproject,wehaveseengreatimprovementinalltargetareas.Since2012,ouraverageEKGtimehasdecreasedfrom12minutesto6minutes.TheaveragetimetoEKGforpatients’sufferingfromthemostsevereheartattack,anST-elevationmyocardialinfarction(STEMI),hasdecreasedfrom8.6minutesto3.4minutes.Theaveragetimetotransferhasdecreasedfrom132minutesto53minutes.Asateam,wecontinuetoworkonourdoor-to-transfertimes.

Our greatest accomplishment thus far resulted from the hard work of an amazing team in our ED this past August. While treating a patient with a STEMI they administered the life-saving TNK in 9 minutes and the patient was transported to Baystatewithinonly18minutesofarrivingtoourED.AcelebrationoftheirhardworkandamazingteamworkwasheldonFriday,October3rd.

BMC has been awarded the Gold Performance Achievement Award for Heart Attack Care by the American College of CardiologyandtheAmericanHeartAssociationfor12consecutiveyears(oneofonly32hospitalssohonored).

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Dear Fellow BHS Colleagues:

As we reflect on this past year, we are thankful that all who live and work in the Berkshires and surrounding region can be confident that the care they receive at Berkshire Health Systems is second to none. This would not be possible without your consistent commitment to excellence and the hard work of each and every department at Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, the Berkshire VNA & Hospice and our physician practices.

BMC’s ranking as a 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics and as recipient of another Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and Fairview Hospital’s third straight Leapfrog Top Rural Hospital honor are validation of our consistent high quality care, on par with the best hospitals in the country. Many other independent health ranking organizations also tell us that the care we provide across our continuum is of the highest quality. These national recognitions flow from the principle that our community deserves nothing but the best care possible, every hour of every day.

During this festive time of year, we want to thank you for your continued commitment to exceptional care and to wish you and your loved ones the Happiest of Holiday Seasons and all of the best for 2015. For those in our BHS community who are also members of the United States military or who have family members serving across the globe, we thank you for your service and sacrifice for our country and wish you a safe and Happy Holiday.

Thank you for your dedication to our patients and our community and enjoy this season with your family, friends and co-workers.

Sincerely,

Holiday Message

David E. Phelps President & CEO Berkshire Health Systems

Diane Kelly, RNChief Operating OfficerBerkshire Medical Center

Darlene RodowiczChief Financial OfficerBerkshire Health Systems

Gene DelleaPresidentFairview Hospital