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December 2019

CareNotesConemaugh Health System Employee Newsletter

High Five Guiding Principles

Delivering high quality patient care

Supporting physicians

Creating excellent workplaces for our employees

Taking a leadership role in our communities

Ensuring fiscal responsibility

Core ValuesHonesty

Integrity and Trustworthiness

Inclusion

Compassion

Legal and Ethical Compliance

In this Edition

Announcements, page 2

Holiday Festitivites, page 3

Extra Mile Award, page 4

Good Catch Program, page 5

Employee Recognition, page 6

Continued Education, page 8

School of Nursing, page 9

Acts of Kindness, page 10

Event Photos, pages 11 - 12

Heart Hall of Fame, page 13 - 14

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When to ParticipateWe will count volunteer work from December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2020.

What Counts?No act of kindess is too large or too small. We do have a few guidelines (see below), but we encourage each department or work group to develop their own ideas! A few larger-scale project opportunities will be announced throughout coming months. Watch your email for details!

How to Participate* Minimum of three (3) Conemaugh employees must participate in the act of kindness

* Take a photo during your activity, project, or with items you have collected for a good cause. Include the Conemaugh brand in your photo - apparel, sign, banner, tablecloth, facility, etc.

* Act should relate to Making Communities Healthier

* Email photo, employee names, department(s), and how this activity is Making Communities Healthier to [email protected].

130 Acts ofKindness

We’re celebrating 130 years with the anniversary of Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. To celebrate this milestone, all employees are encouraged to participate in our goal to complete 130 acts of kindness in the communities we serve.

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Events and Announcements

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New Chair for Department of Surgery Russell Dumire, MD has accepted the position of

Chair, Department of Surgery, at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.

Dr. Dumire has served many roles at Conemaugh Memorial including Program

Director for the Surgery Residency and Chief of Trauma. In this capacity he recently

led the trauma program to a three year accreditation with minimal citations.

His primary focus will be quality improvement.

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7 days a week

7 am to 11 pm

(814) 534-9112

Holiday Safety RemindersAt Home• Extension cords: do not piggy back• Power strips: do no overload• Use ground fault (GFI) outlets for outdoor lighting• Do not overload circuits• Dispose light sets with bare wires• Do not use cheaper plugs (adaptors without a ground plug)• Keep combustible items away from heat sources• Do not use space heaters with exposed elements (temperatures over 215 degrees)• Have your fireplace or wood stove inspected and cleaned every year

At Work• All decorations must be flame retardant and shall not exceed 10% of wall area• No live greens are permitted• No decorative lights are permitted• Door decorations should be minimized and may not interfere with latching• Nothing may be hung from the ceiling grid or an ceiling surface• Nothing may be hung from sprinkler heads• Exits cannot be blocked• Emergency shut-offs, fire pull stations, hose cabinets and related cannot be blocked

Bedside Shift Report ReminderThe Bed Side Shift Report (BSSR) campaign is going well, but we still have a lot of calls during BSSR that are pulling the nurses away. We realize there will be calls that are necessary, but please refrain from calling during these times if possible. Nurses are still available for urgent or emergent needs.

BSSR times are 6:45 - 7:30 am and 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Thank you!

Richland HS OrchestraHoliday Performance

December 19, 2019 10:30 am

Conemaugh Memorial - Atrium


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The Extra Mile Award recognizes physicians who routinely give of themselves to enhance the

lives of individuals within Conemaugh Health System, patients,

families, and the community.

The award is given to a current physician each month by the Physician Recognition Team.

To view nominations and videos for our recipients, visit www.conemaugh.org/ExtraMileAwardWinner.

To nominate a physician for the Extra Mile Award, or to learn more, visit www.conemaugh.org/ExtraMileAward.

December 2019 Recipient

Congratulations,Dr. Leech!Family Medicine

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Delivering High Quality Patient Care

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Good Catch RecipientsThis program is meant to capture when an

employee recognizes an event that could have been harmful to a patient but an action was taken

to prevent something unsafe from happening.

Patrick Ford, Medical TechnologistGood Catch: During morning work, Patrick noticed that results on Patient A’s manual differential did not match the automated results. Further investigation showed that Patient B’s manual differential results were entered as Patient A’s. Patrick then called the nurse to let her know that the results were being corrected.

Emalee Decker, RN Good Catch: While checking the patient in the Holding Area, Emalee noticed that this patient’s OR consent had a different patient name written in on the consent and the wrong sticker on the bottom of the consent. She notified the surgeon and physician assistant who came to the OR and filled out a new consent with the correct information on it. The consent with the wrong information on it was removed from the patient’s chart.

Ruthann Palm, Mammography Technologist Good Catch: A patient presented with a mammogram order. An incorrect study was ordered at registration. The order was for a 3D mammogram but a 2D mammogram was entered. Ruthann caught and corrected the order before the mammogram was performed.


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Director Earns Certified CredentialsThe Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center have announced that Julie Russell BSN, RN, CIC, Director of Quality and Infection Control, has earned the Certified Infection Control credential (CIC) and has demonstrated a mastery of infection prevention and control knowledge by taking and passing this comprehensive examination. Certification is maintained through successful completion of a recertification examination every five years. Congratulations, Julie!

PA Rural Health Awards

Community Leader of the YearBarb Duryea

Rural Health Program of the YearConemaugh Nason Cath Lab

TEAM Recognition: Infusion Center “The staff are AMAZING. They are always willing to fit me in or work with my schedule to make sure I get what I need. They are cheerful, welcoming, and make patients feel at home. They have never turned me away regardless of how busy their day is and for that I am most appreciative. They are always talkative and we share a few laughs along the way. Their entire team works well together and they are truly a hidden gem in the organization. Many thanks to them for all they do to care for our patients!” -- A Patient

2020 Donate Life Rose Parade

Conemaugh Chief Executive Officers joined the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) for a rose vial signing ceremony. The rose vials will be placed on the Donate Life Rose Parade® float featured at the 2020 Tournament of Roses® Parade. Vials were signed by (photo L-R): Tim Harclerode, Conemaugh Miners and Conemaugh Nason Medical Centers, Heather Smith, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, William Caldwell, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Celebrating its 18th year of participating in the parade, the Donate Life Rose Parade float is the centerpiece of a national effort of more than 50 organizations to reach a broad audience with the simple, life-giving message that donation saves and heals lives. This year’s float entry, Light in the Darkness, reflects the parade’s theme of The Power of Hope, and highlights unity, light and love, as celebrated during Southeast Asia’s Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. A single organ donor can save the lives of up to eight people and improve the lives of as many as 75 more.


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Palliative Care Symposium

Diabetes Program RecognitionThe Conemaugh Diabetes Institute received CDC Full Recognition expiring September 2021. This recognition is based on program fidelity and participant clinical outcomes. As a CDC Full Recognition program Conemaugh is able to successfully enroll as a Medicare supplier for the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. The team is now in the process of also enrolling as a MA and commercial insurance DPP supplier.


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Continued Education Opportunities

4 Grand Rounds - Left Atrial Appendage Closure 0700 - 0800 MMC OPEN Physicians CME 1 N6 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N6 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N13 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N13 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N20 Tumor Board 0700 - 0800 MMC CLOSED Physicians CME 1 N20 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N20 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N27 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N27 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N

December Activity Calendar

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School of Nursing Student of the Month

September OctoberMadeline Bittner Kory Williamson

Eighteen senior and freshman students attended the 67th Annual Student Nurses’ Association of PA (SNAP) Convention. The focus of this year’s convention was “Progress Through Planning: Building our Future Together”. Students participated in the SNAP House of Delegates to decide on business pertinent to the organization, to elect the SNAP Board of Directors and Nominations and Elections Committee for the next organization year, and vote on resolutions to adopt into the upcoming year plans. Students talked with schools to advance their education and with hospitals to seek employment in the Exhibit Hall. Conemaugh School of Nursing received a Gold Achievement Award for Membership Retention and Recruitment and also received the Chapter of the Year in our region for Membership Retention and Recruitment.

Freshman: Treigh Slifko, Brent Podgorney, Emily Schrader, Juliana Snedden, Olivia Letzo, Kylee McCarty, Adam Dodson, Shane Gavazzoni, Claire Gagnon, Alexis Mallory, Jordyn Kish, and Nadia Minnick; Seniors: Emma White, Jamie Kostan, Logan George, Damian Jeffers, Mikayla Bailey, Tessa Gittings

67th Annual SNAP Convention

Freshman Seniors

December 2019

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Taking a Leadership Role in Our Communities

130 Acts of Kindness UPDATE

Conemaugh Memorial recognizes that positive steps towards a healthy lifestyle and a healthy community begin at a young age. The school districts in the communities served by Conemaugh play a vital role in Making Communities Healthier®, so Conemaugh is contributing to their efforts. Conemaugh Memorial presented a monetary donation to each public and private school within Cambria, Somerset, and Blair counties to assist with health and wellness initiatives for students. In addition to a monetary donation, each school received one-year of free access to online Wellness Rewards programs offered by Conemaugh, to be used for students and / or staff.

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Donationto Schools

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United Way Campaign

Thank you to all employees who helped us exceed our goal of $60,000 for the annual United Way campaign! We raised over $70,000! Great job! Funds are used for community programs to help youth and families.

#3School of Nursing Caroling

Students from the Conemaugh School of Nursing took time to visit residents at Laurelwood Care CEnter and sing holiday carols. Great job!


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Holiday Parade


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Community Day at Heritage Discovery Center


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United we can improve the health of our community in Cambria and Somerset County.

OR

Accepting nominations for our HEART HALL OF FAME AWARD.

Know of someone making a difference in health care in our community? Nominate a health careprofessional carrying out the mission of the American Heart Association right here in

Cambria or Somerset County!

United we can improve the health of our community in Cambria and Somerset County!Submit nominations by December 31, 2019. Announcement will be made January 22, 2020.

Award and Recognition to be made at the Cambria Somerset Heart Ball on February 22, 2020 at Sunnehanna Country Club.

BROOKE [email protected]

717-730-1713

SARAH [email protected]

For details visit cambriaheartball.heart.org or contact:


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Cambria Somerset Heart Ball Nomination 2020 Heart Hall of Fame

❑ Nominator__________________________________________

❑ Nominee___________________________________________

❑ Profession__________________________________________

❑ Employer __________________________________________

❑ Reason for nomination: (You may use back of the form) Describe medical credentials and community involvement. Nominee must be in the medical profession from Cambria or Somerset County and work to further the mission of the AHA- to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives)

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*An employee in health care that works to make the lives of community members better every day in their work fighting heart disease or stroke. Preference should be given to an individual who cares deeply about the Cambria and Somerset Community and goes above and beyond in their field. More specifically, the Inductee is someone who is actively involved in heart and stroke care; demonstrates a commitment to new initiatives; and continually evaluates, revises, and implements revisions to the plan of care to meet the patient’s ongoing needs. Inductees can include: Cardiologists, Neurologists, PA-C, Nurses, EMTs, etc

NOMINATIONS DUE DECEMBER 31, 2019ANNOUNCEMENT MADE JANUARY 22, 2020 RECOGNITION AT GALA ON FEBRUARY 22, 2020

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