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Advancing Patient Care for Our CommunityA newsletter for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers.

www.crmcny.org June2011

Message From Our CEO

I would like to thank everyone at Catskill Regional Medical Center for the warm welcome. In the short time that I have been here, I’ve met many wonderful and passionate staff members who are dedicated to CRMC’s mission of improving the health of our community by providing exceptional patient care. This is an exciting time for CRMC, as our ED construction project is progressing and several other large-scale projects/initiatives are in the works. As a team and as a family, our No. 1 priority is to provide positive patient experiences through quality health care and top-notch customer service. Our AIDET Initiative is extremely important, and will strengthen our customer service skills so that we may provide excellent service to our patients. Another focus area for this year is teamwork and team building. The stronger the CRMC staff becomes as a team, the stronger our positive patient outcomes will be. Accountability for your actions and follow through are equally important. Finally, communication is the key to success. We need to communicate

Rosemary Frado,Interim CEO

Catskill Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Laboratory was recently named Medical Laboratory Observer magazine’s Lab of the Year. This national recognition is a great honor for our Lab and for CRMC. Our Lab prides itself on offering quality services, and is dedicated to achieving excellence and promoting education.

The CRMC Lab is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), The Joint Commission, and is licensed by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The Lab has received a variety of national awards from Medical Laboratory Observer magazine and the American Red Cross for outstanding performance in laboratory medicine. Our Lab pathologists are Board-certified in both clinical and anatomic pathology.

Dr. Joseph Napolitano (Dr. Nap), Medical Director of the Lab, and Mona Makofsky, Lab Administrative Director, have been with the Lab for 23 years and 35 years, respectively. Both Dr. Nap and Mona encourage education and lead by example. They train medical lab technicians and phlebotomy students at Orange County Community College (OCCC). Dr. Nap is the Medical Director for the education program and Mona is a member of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Dr. Nap is

the current Division Commissioner for the Western New York State division of CAP, and the CRMC Lab provides a certified CAP inspection team that has performed site surveys in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Education is the cornerstone of CRMC’s Lab. Most of the close-knit staff members have at least 20 years of experience, and have advanced their careers through education. When a staff member expresses

the desire to continue education and advance his or her career, the Lab management team is very accommodating.

The CRMC Lab also actively participates in hospital and

vendor education initiatives. Currently, the Lab is leading the hospital-wide Patient Identification Initiative and is working closely with the Emergency Department to improve specimen acceptability. Rosemary Steuber, the Blood Bank Supervisor, often works hand-in-hand with the American Red Cross education initiatives, and most recently Barbara Huber, Hematology Supervisor, conducted a mini-Hematology Fair so that staffers could see the latest automation.

Technology is an important component of education, and the Lab is always looking to stay current or ahead of the technology curve. This tenet began in the 1990s when

The CRMC Lab staff

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SPOTLIGHT ON Laboratory Services

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CRMC’s Lab has been named 2011 Lab of the Year by Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO) magazine. MLO is a national publication with more than 48,000 subscribers. Each year, MLO sponsors the Lab of the Year competition, which is open to all medical Labs across the United States. The criteria for the award is based on customer service, contributions to patient care, teamwork, productivity, efficiency, quality control, innovation and creativity.

The Lab was honored for their accomplishment at the Sullivan County Government Center on April 21, and CRMC held a congratulatory reception for the Lab staff on April 27 in the ASB Boardrooms. Geri Orr, AVP of Professional Services, Dr. Joseph Napolitano, Medical Director of the Lab, and Rosemary Steuber, Blood Bank Supervisor, each spoke at the event and all Lab staff members received a gift. Gerald Skoda, Board of Directors President, and Joan Farrow, Board of Directors member and CRMC Foundation President, attended the event.

A “Meet and Greet” reception was held for new Interim CEO Rosemary Frado on May 5 in the 2nd floor ASB Boardrooms. More than 200 staff members attended, and it provided an excellent opportunity for staff members to meet Rosemary and for her to learn more about our CRMC family.

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Jodi Goodman, County Legislator, honoring the CRMC Lab team

Housekeeping Staffers David Olivo, Sal Crescitelli and Patricia Sanchez with Rosemary Frado, Interim CEO

Dr. Addul Shahzad with Rosemary Frado, Interim CEO

the Lab increased services and invested in technology while other Labs were either shrinking or shutting down. This strategy has proven successful and since then, the Lab is always aware of the latest advancements. Most recently, the Callicoon Lab purchased a new chemistry analyzer and began a Coumadin Clinic with new technology. The Blood Bank will soon be introducing automation to enhance the workflow on evening/night shifts and to make antibody identification more efficient.

With a culture centered on excellence and education, it is no surprise that CRMC has been named Lab of the Year.

For more information on our Lab services, please contact ext. 2198.

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CRMC Family Welcomes Interim CEO Rosemary Frado at “Meet and Greet”

effectively across all disciplines to leverage the great talent that we have in this organization. I am excited to work with the CRMC team and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

Sincerely,

Rosemary Frado, Interim CEO

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Congratulations CRMC Lab for being Named 2011 Lab of the Year!

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TV Raffle Winner Nicolas Guillermo, Dietary

2011 AIDET Initiative and Joint Commission Celebration In February, CRMC launched the 2011 AIDET Initiative to increase customer service, quality and positive patient experiences. The AIDET Initiative will be a key focus area throughout 2011 and beyond.

Quarterly results will be coming soon, and every department will have an opportunity to win $500 to be used to improve quality service. At the end of 2011, if CRMC achieves success as measured by a 55% rating or better for the core HCAHPS question (What number would you use to rate this hospital during your stay?), all eligible staff members will receive a gift of their choice in the $50-$100 price range. Available items can be viewed at www.selectagiftplan.com/crmc

If you have any questions about AIDET, contact Karen McKoy at ext. 2090.

During the week of February 28, CRMC held a weeklong kickoff for the AIDET Initiative and to say thank you to all staff members for their hard work and dedication during our recent successful Joint Commission survey. There was a special event each day of the week and everyone had a great time!

Congratulations to The Joint Commission Celebration raffle prize winners:

32” LCD HDTV - Nicolas Guillermo - DietaryGPS System - Yolanda Cruz - SNUiPod Shuffle - Laurie Brockner - Cardiac RehabFlip HD Video Camera - Kathleen Ellison - PACUPortable DVD Player - Hilda Maximo - MHUDigital Camera - Bernadette Fountain - SNUDVD Player - Vivian Liff - Speech Therapy $25 Visa Gift CardElla Snowden - ORAdelia Calkin - CCUElizabeth Davidson - Occ. TherapyRomolo Iemma - Radiology $10 ShopRite Gift CardKatherine Hahn - ER Arturo Wyatt - 5 East BNaomi McCormick - EKG Kathleen Downes - Nursing AdminDiane Hoefling - SNU George Keesler - Print ShopJulie Vernold - Livingston Manor Anthony Gurrieri - SecurityMelissa Rodriguez - Radiology Jennifer Strano - MHU

Joint Commission Celebration Luau

Raffle prizes

Kathy Anderson, ADHC Program Director

Connie Tiljevang-Nair, Physician Billing Director, and Steve Harp, Food Services Director

Fran Justus, Administrative Assistant, and Zig Nowicki, HR Director

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December 2010 February 2011 March 2011

CRMC ED Construction Update CRMC’s ED construction project is progressing nicely and is slated for a fall 2011 completion. The new Emergency Department will more than double in size, expanding from 7,500 square feet to 17,500 square feet. The number of fast track bays for minor injuries will be increased from four to eight and the current eight acute care bays and one mental health bay will be expanded and redistributed to 16 bays.

Catskill Regional Medical Center is Now on Facebook!Facebook is not available internally at CRMC, but please feel free to visit the CRMC Facebook page at home and tell your family and friends about CRMC’s new Facebook page! Our Facebook page is another way that we will keep the community informed about the advancements and events at CRMC. We also plan to post health tips and facts that will be beneficial to the community. There is a Facebook icon on our Web site (www.crmcny.org) and the Facebook URL is www.facebook.com/crmcny If you have any questions or comments concerning the CRMC Facebook page, contact J.P. McGuirk at ext. 2070.

April 2011

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Employee

News

Congratulations to…

Designations and Certifications Alexandra Buckler, Ultrasonographer, was recently Board-certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Jan Calhoun, Staff Development RN, was cited for academic achievement for the fall 2010 semester and has been named to the Dean’s List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi.

Amy Lorino, Director of Rehabilitation Services, is a proud mother. Her son, Daniel Cook, made the Dean’s List at Cornell University College of Arts and Science for the fall 2010 semester.

Diane Primavera, FNP, recently became a member of the National Osteoporosis foundation. Diane also facilitates CMRC’s Osteoporosis Support Group. For more information on the Osteoporosis Support Group, contact Diane at 845-794-7897.

Natasha Small, Radiographer, was recently Board-certified in computed tomography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). BirthsOn her own birthday, April 5, Sara Diehl, 2W and Grover Hermann RN, gave birth to Emma Grace Diehl.

On March 13, Irene Elder, HIM Birth Registrar, welcomed her granddaughter Mikayla Marie Brownridge. Mikayla was 8 lbs, 5 ounces and 20 inches long.

Naomi Houghtaling, Patient Financial Services Director, gave birth to her daughter on January 13. Dylan Grey Houghtaling was 7 lbs, 2 ounces and 20 ½ inches long.

Weddings Gwendolyn Williams, Adult Day Health Care, married Ralph Tinsley on December 28, 2010. They have been together for 31 years and finally decided to tie the knot! The couple is planning their honeymoon in the near future.

Accomplishments Kathleen Anderson, Director of Adult Day Health Care and RN, accepted the position as a member of the Board of Directors and Region 6 representative for the Adult Day Health Care Council of NYS.

Maryallison Farley, Library Manager, was recently appointed to the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Family and Consumer Sciences Program Committee.

Bob Fisher, Grover Hermann Hospital Administrator and Chief Compliance Officer, was recently appointed as the Town of Delaware’s alternate council representative to the Upper Delaware Council (UDC). The UDC is a non-profit entity and formal partnership of local, state and federal governments and agencies that have joined together to manage the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Member duties include reviews of development projects, ordinances and governmental initiatives, advocacy and administering a Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. RetirementA retirement tea party was held for Carol Hitt, Central Supply, on March 2 in the Cafeteria. Pat Coll, Clinical Director, delivered a speech and spoke highly of Carol’s passion and dedication to hard work.

An off-site retirement party was held for Carole McCoy, HIM Director, on March 26 at Frankie and Johnnie’s in Hurleyville. Carole retired after 35 years of service, and fellow staff members honored her with an evening out.

Emma Grace Diehl

Dylan Grey Houghtaling

Pat Coll, Clinical Director, with Carol Hitt, Central Supply

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Sullivan County Cancer Services Program and CRMC Hold Free Cancer Screenings for Mother’s DayCRMC, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Cancer Services Program, promoted breast cancer awareness through participation in the second annual Hudson Valley Mother Yourself Breast Cancer Screening event. Free mammograms were available to eligible uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40 on May 2 and May 9 at the CRMC Women’s Health Center, located at 60 Jefferson Street in Monticello. To learn more about free cancer screenings, please contact ext. 2844.

CRMC Library Has Busy QuarterMaryallison Farley, Library Manager, has been very busy this past quarter. The Library held a Medical Staff Open House in February as an outreach effort to show what it can offer and to showcase the new medical staff work nook, featuring a new layout and computer. During the open house there was a drawing for an iPod and iPod apps. Dr. Ilona Belinskaya won the iPod and Dr. Anousheh Ghezel-Ayugh won the apps.

Additionally, Maryallison was a guest speaker on Thunder 102 radio station, where she promoted the CRMC Library to the community. The Library page on the Web site has been updated with additional resources. For more information on the CRMC Library, contact Maryallison at ext. 2187.

Falls Prevention Team Announces Prize Winners During Falls Prevention MonthMarch was Falls Prevention Month, and the Falls Prevention team increased employee awareness of our role in preventing patient/customer falls at an information table in the cafeteria. Congratulations to the weekly contest winners:Suzanne Lange Ahmed, Director of Case ManagementSue Vorstadt, CCU RNJoan Marie Muino, Case ManagerStacy Jackson, Pharmacy TechChristine Minton, Case Management Analyst Grand Prize Winner:Diana Duffy, Grover Hermann RN, won a $25 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse For more information on the Falls Prevention team, contact Amy Lorino at ext. 2417.

HR Holds Quarterly Anniversary and Birthday CelebrationThe first quarter 2011 anniversary and birthday celebrations were held in Harris on March 30 and Callicoon on March 31. The celebrations recognized anniversaries and birthdays in January, February and March.

IPod winner Dr. Belinskaya with Maryallison Farley, Library Manager, in the new Medical Staff Library area

Zig Nowicki, HR Director, serving ice cream to staff members

Department News

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Captain Integrity with Rosemary Frado, Interim CEO

Captain Integrity with Kristine Conologue, PT; Emily Euker, Unit Secretary; Katie Laux, RN; Kenesia Byfield-Genas, RN; and Patricia Ocasio, Nursing Assistant

Department News

Rehabilitation Services Launches Newsletter for PatientsRehabilitation Services is pleased to launch Focus on Function, a quarterly newsletter for patients. This newsletter is dedicated to sharing rehabilitation news and trends for our physical, occupational, speech and audiology therapy patients. For more information on Rehabilitation Services, contact Amy Lorino at ext. 2417.

SNU Implements Independent Dining ProgramThe Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) recently began an independent dining program for its residents in the Rose Garden Café during daily lunch. This collaborative effort included the Social Service, Activities, Dietary and Nursing Departments. The café has been set up with tablecloths and floral arrangements at each of the tables, and one resident described it as “an outdoor French café”. For more information, contact ext. 2596.

BCD Receives Operating CertificateThe Biochemical Dependency Unit (BCD) at CRMC has successfully obtained a three-year operating certificate. The unit was surveyed March 15, 16 and 17 by the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for regulatory compliance. During this visit, the program was audited for its provision of service and records management. The survey resulted in an overall performance score of 3.91 out of 4.00, indicating substantial compliance. At this level, an OASAS facility is granted the maximum three-year operating certificate. This outcome is a testament to the outstanding work of the treatment team on BCD. For more information on BCD, contact Ken Wells at ext. 2727.

Hand Hygiene StarsThe Hand Hygiene Star program was introduced last quarter to recognize individual staff members for practicing exceptional infection prevention, ultimately promoting staff, patient and visitor health. To nominate a Hand Hygiene Star, contact Christina Winski-Haff at ext. 2435. The following staff members were recognized last quarter:Debbie Avery, Phlebotomist, LabShirley Thompson, Case Manager

Corporate Compliance WeekMay 1 through May 7 was Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week. Captain Integrity, the corporate compliance superhero, paid a visit to CRMC and delivered mouse pads and other goodies for staff members. As part of a contest to celebrate Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week and raise awareness, staff members were asked to come up with a creative comic strip featuring Captain Integrity and a compliance scenario from our Compliance and HIPAA plan. The winner received an iPad 2 and four runners-up received an iPod shuffle mp3 player. Winners will be listed in the next newsletter. For more information on Corporate Compliance, contact Bob Fisher at ext. 2105 (Harris) or ext. 2035 (Callicoon).


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CRMC Staffer’s Son Rides to Raise Funds for Brain Tumor and Cancer Research Grover Hermann Hospital Lab Supervisor Becky Sander’s son Phillip will be participating in the 2011 Harpoon Brewery-to-Brewery Ride to benefit the Jim Kenary Brain Tumor Research Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The 148-mile bicycle ride goes from Boston, Mass., to Windsor, Vt., and takes place on June 18. If you would like to support Phillip and this worthy cause, visit www.harpoonb2b.com/harpoonb2b/phillipsander or contact Becky Sander at 887-5530.

CRMC Cancer Support Group Hosts Two More “Look Good, Feel Better” EventsCRMC’s Cancer Support Group, in conjunction with the National Cosmetology Association and the Personal Care Products Council, hosted two American Cancer Society “Look Good, Feel Better” events on January 18 and April 19. Patricia Morris, owner and operator of Fantasy Hair in Wurtsboro, presented the program, which helps cancer patients fight the side effects of chemotherapy by enhancing their appearance through the use of makeup, turbans and other accessories. All of the participants had a wonderful time and found the program to be informative, uplifting and fun. For more information on the Cancer Support Group, contact ext. 2831.

CRMC Participates in 15th Annual SUNY Sullivan Women’s ConferenceCRMC was a sponsor of the 15th Annual Women’s Conference at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, N.Y. Cindy Zingher, Program Manager of CRMC’s Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) of Sullivan County, was one of the featured speakers at the event. Cindy presented “Circle of Light,” a forum for women to discuss their choices, lives and dreams.

Sullivan West Ninja-ettes Donate More Than $1,100 to CRMC’s Oncology DepartmentCatskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) received a donation of more than $1,100 raised by the Ninja-ettes, a group of Sullivan West Elementary School students. The funds were raised by the fourth to sixth graders for CRMC’s Oncology Department, and will help breast cancer patients purchase needed items and assist with transportation costs.

On April 5, the group of eight students and Assistant Principal Susan Barsky presented the check to CRMC. The girls then took a tour of the Oncology Unit at the hospital.

CRMC’s Oncology Department Receives Proceeds from Coaches vs. Cancer FundraiserCRMC received a donation of more than $3,100 raised by four local high school basketball programs. The Monticello, Tri Valley, Sullivan West and Liberty basketball programs held a basketball tournament fundraiser on Jan. 28 at SUNY Sullivan to raise funds for CRMC’s Oncology Department. The third annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser, held in conjunction with the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY), was a joint effort by the programs to raise funds for local organizations. The effort combined last year’s successful Pink Out and Coaches vs. Cancer fundraisers.

On April 14, a group of 11 students (all of whom are team captains) and four coaches presented the check to Geri Orr, Assistant Vice President of Professional Services at CRMC. The group then took a tour of the Oncology Unit at CRMC.

CRMC Adult Day Health Care and Elvis’s Lost Brother Coordinate FundraiserOn April 8, CRMC Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) and Eric Bressi, Elvis’ Lost Brother, held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Elks Lodge in Monticello for Danny Volchik, son of Nadia Volchik, CRMC ADHC staff member. Danny is suffering from a congenital disease and the event raised $1,750 to help defray transportation and lodging costs for the family. For more information, contact Kathy Anderson, ADHC Director, at ext. 2781.


Community Events

Back row: Coach Chris Russo; Coach Pat Donovan; Kenneth Sanders; Coach John Tenbus; Chris Lockwood; Jesse Kapito; Eddie Soto; Coach Jason Semo Front Row: Gabrielle Humleker; Lynette Lacek; Jillian Fife;Austin Billig; Jakki Pugh; Shelby Grishaber; Regina Nicoletti;Geri Orr, CRMC’s Assistant Vice President of Professional Services

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Community Garden Club of Liberty Spruces Up CRMC Woodland Wildings GardenThe Community Garden Club of Liberty, along with the assistance of Liberty/TriValley Girl Scout troop #60, Sullivan Renaissance and CRMC Facilities staff worked together to update and maintain the CRMC Woodland Wildings Garden, located outside of the cafeteria at CRMC’s main Harris campus. These groups volunteered their time to remove dead trees, and to seed, edge and prune the gardens.

Liberty Rotary Donates Roses to CRMCIn their annual tradition, the Liberty Rotary donated approximately 50 dozen roses to be distributed to CRMC staff to thank them for all of their efforts in providing exceptional health care services to the community.

Diabetes Education Represents CRMC at Frost Valley YMCA’s Healthy Kids DayThe Diabetes Education team represented CRMC at the Frost Valley YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on April 16 in Claryville, N.Y. There were approximately 80 participants (children and family members) and the event provided families with a free, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families. For more information on Diabetes Education, contact ext. 2106.

CRMC Lab Donates Easter BasketsThe United Way received Easter baskets from CRMC’s Lab team. The baskets were put together by the Lab team and donated to children in need so that they could enjoy the Easter holiday.


Jodi Goodman, Melodie Denner and Corrina Rausch of CRMC’s Community Services team with members of the Liberty Rotary

Danielle Halloran, RN, at Frost Valley YMCA’s Health Kids Day 2011

Lab Easter baskets donated to the United Way

The Woodland Wildings Garden at CRMC

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Reminder: In March, we began using 24-hour timeInstructions to change your desktop clock:

• Go to control panel, Regional and Language options

• Click the Customize button

• Select the Time tab from the Menu options

• On the time format drop down menu, select the “HH” option

• Hit apply and you will see the time now displays as 24-hour time

What was your first job out of school?I worked as a bank teller during summers and vacations in high school and college. How did you start your career in health care? As an intern in the Denver General Hospital Emergency Room. Why did you choose to work in the health care industry?I wanted to be a psychiatrist since age 15 after reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “Tender is the Night.” Why did you join Catskill Regional Medical Center? To live in a beautiful, peaceful environment to raise our twins. They were one when we came here and just celebrated their 10th birthdays. What is the most unusual assignment you have taken on?The job I’m in now. It is rare that a psychiatrist becomes the Chief Medical Officer in a General Hospital. What are your interests outside of work?Skeet and sport clay shooting, visiting my grandkids, playing basketball, skiing and swimming with my kids.

What are you currently reading?“Lives Like Loaded Guns,” a book about Emily Dickinson. What type of music do you listen to?Opera, oldies and occasionally jazz. What is your favorite sport to be a spectator at and why?Rugby, because you are right next to the action and the after parties are terrific. If you could have dinner with any famous person in history (alive or deceased), who would it be and why?Winston Churchill. From the Boer War, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression, the freeing of the English colonies to the Iron Curtain, he was involved in the great events of the late 19th and middle 20th centuries. He was also a great conversationalist, in spite of struggling with a speech impediment his entire life.

Ten Questions With Dr. Peter Panzarino, Chief Medical OfficerEach quarter, we profile one CRMC staff member so that you can get to know them better

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Staff AccoladesRecent accolades called or sent in by satisfied patients and family members who mentioned specific staff members and/or departments:

ACCOLADES & AWARDS

Emergency Department Staff (2 times)Ann Gottwig, Diabetes Program CoordinatorRobert Branch, RPA-COutpatient Oncology StaffRobin Gumaer, Administrative Director of NursingTejas Parikh, MDSue Shaughnessy, Radiology TechSophia “Eve” Korzelius, CCU Unit ClerkWalter Szpakowicz, RNMatt Halloran, ED RNGrover Hermann Nursing StaffDiane Primavera, FNPWomen’s Health Center

Please Welcome

Our New CRMC Employees

February 2011Christina Strong, LPN – Callicoon

Tiffany Malave, Certified Nurse Aide – Skilled Nursing UnitLatoya Peters, Certified Nurse Aide – Skilled Nursing Unit

Jessica Benton, LPN – Wound CareFrances O’Donnell, RN – Skilled Nursing Unit

Tiottia Russ, RN – Skilled Nursing UnitChristine Contaxis, Food Service Aide – Dietary

Christopher McGrath, Food Service Aide – DietaryZigmund Nowicki, Director – Human Resources

Lisa Stutz, RN – Nursing FloatMatthew Walter, RN – Nursing Float

Doyna Holder, LPN – Skilled Nursing UnitMelissa Goggin, Phlebotomist – Specimen Processing

March 2011

Sharon Vandunk, RN – Skilled Nursing UnitRyne Decker, Security Guard – Security

Christina Bilick, Telephone Operator – CommunicationsTerry Davis, Food Service Aide – DietaryEllen Ramsay-Resto, RN – ER-Nursing

Patrick Doerr, Nursing Assistant – Nursing FloatMary Flores, Nursing Assistant – Nursing Float

Awlatou Barry, RN – Nursing FloatRebecca Rielly, RN – Nursing Float

Patricia Croissant, RN – ER-NursingThomas Candela, RN – Radiology

April 2011

Roberto Faramarz, Relief Cook – DietaryPascasio Canales, Certified Nurse Aide – Skilled Nursing Unit

CRMC is dedicated to re-investing in the hospital and purchasing equipment to advance care for our patients. In the first quarter of 2011, CRMC spent more than $55,000 on new equipment and enhancements to the following departments:

Department Description

Administration Board Room Furnishing

Callicoon Nursing Sling Bed Scale

Security CCTV Security System Upgrade

Laundry Flooring

Livingston Manor Flooring

Grounds Vehicle

CRMC Purchases New Equipment

Ten Questions With Dr. Peter Panzarino, Chief Medical Officer

CRMC Wins Best Medical Specialist and Best OB-GYN in the River Reporter’s

2010 Reader’s Choice Awards!

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2011 CRMC Golf Tournament The 33rd Annual Catskill Regional Medical Center Golf Classic will be held at Tennanah Lake Golf & Country Club in Roscoe, N.Y., on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Last year’s golf outing was a huge success, and it could not have been done without the assistance of our great CRMC staff. We will once again have our gift basket contest, where departments can create a gift basket to be donated as a raffle prize at the golf outing. Last year, the staff gift baskets were one of the highlights of the tournament and were very impressive. Details for this year’s gift basket contest will be coming soon! We are seeking sponsors and players, so please make sure your vendors are aware of the tournament and the opportunities available to support CRMC. This is the primary hospital-wide fundraiser that we put on each year. The funds raised from this year’s event will be used to purchase a computerized tomographic angiography (CTA) software package for CRMC’s 64-slice CT scanner, which can non-invasively evaluate the arteries and veins in most parts of the body, including the heart, and produce images of each section in 20 seconds or less. If you are interested in volunteering at the event, or would like more information, contact J.P. McGuirk at ext. 2070 or email [email protected]

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Rehabilitation Services Continues Lunch and Learn Educational SeriesRehab Services will hold an educational Lunch and Learn from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on July 26 in the 2nd floor ASB Boardrooms. The session will be presented by John R. Pawlowski, PT, MHS, OCS, CWCE, CSCS, and will discuss “Conservative and Post-Operative Physical Therapy for Patients Recovering from a Rotator Cuff Tear.” For more information, contact ext. 2417.

CRMC’s 9th Annual Home TourCRMC will hold its 9th Annual Home Tour on July 6. This fundraiser tours selected showcase homes throughout Sullivan County and ends with a luncheon reception. Tickets are $75 and are available until June 3. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, contact Jodi Goodman at ext. 2185.

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