ASHP annoucement
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An intern at SAGH pharmacy named Elva Van Devender has received two national awards for her achievements in pharmacy. She was named a John Gans Scholar by the American Pharmacist Association for her quality, leadership and vision as a student pharmacist. She has also been chosen as a 2009-2010 recipient of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacy Student Leadership Award. Van Devender has a bachelor's degree in chemistry, a doctorate in chemistry, and has organized several community health fairs focused on underserved populations. She remains humble about her accomplishments and credits her colleagues for their support.
ASHP annoucement
- 1. SAGH Intern receives national recognition Elva Van Devender, a pharmacy intern at SAGH and third year pharmacy student at Oregon State University, has been recognized for her achievements with a second national award in pharmacy. Van Devender, who was recently named a John Gans Scholar by the American Pharmacist Association (APhA) for her quality, leadership and vision as a student pharmacist, has been chosen as a 2009-2010 recipient of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) Student Leadership Award. Prior to entering pharmacy school, Van Devender received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Richmond and a doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Virginia. As part of her commitment to patient care, Van Devender organized and promoted four community health fairs this past year. With an emphasis on underserved populations, she has worked with local county health officials to mobilize resources for pain patients and to reduce vaccination errors. The ASHP measures leadership, commitment to community service and character when determining recipients of the Student Leadership Award. Van Devender could not personify this description more, and yet she remains humble and grateful to her peers, advisors and employers for their unconditional support. “It’s a wonderful blessing; I am so appreciative for my colleagues at Samaritan and Oregon State for their support,” she said. “This award is equally reflective of their leadership and dedication as it is of mine.” Living Well Coordinator recognized Carole Kment, Living Well program coordinator for SHS, was recently recognized by the State of Oregon for her leadership and uncanny ability to connect with program participants, leaders and providers as to the importance of continuously managing chronic conditions. As part of a Stanford University demonstration project in the 1990s, the Living Well program teaches people with persistent, chronic conditions to better self-manage their health problems. “People learn and benefit from one another,” said Kment, who has been the Linn and Benton county coordinator since 2006. “This program is powerful because of our lay-leaders.” When asked of the significance of the Living Well program, Carole simply described the story of a man who was told by his doctor that he was going to die. At the point in which conventional medicine ends, the Living Well program begins. “The workshops gave him the confidence and skills necessary to live a better life — which in turn proved to be a longer life.” For Kment, being nominated for this award is simply icing on the cake. “Working for this program, seeing its impact on people’s lives, that is the true reward.” Medical education panel to address community Ever had trouble answering questions about the physician shortage, how medical education impacts our communities or if the lives of residents really are like what you see on ER or Grey’s Anatomy? Get your answers and more at the Women in Business luncheon (men are welcome to attend) put on by the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition. The panel, which will share perspectives and engage in a question and answer session, includes: Dr. Alissa Craft, director of Medical Education; Dr. Mandi Hudson, a first-year psychiatry resident; and Julie Manning, VP of Marketing and Development. The panel will: • Debunk myths about residency programs portrayed on TV dramas • Outline the looming physician shortage and efforts to fight the shortage in our own community • Share how training physicians in the mid-valley improves your access to exceptional care • Provide a look into the future of medical care in our community Date: Wednesday, May 26 Time: Noon to 2 p.m. Location: Cloud 9, Corvallis For prices or to register, visit www.cbchambercoalition.com. For more information, call (541) 757-1505. Put your best face forward for summer Samaritan Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery wants you to look your best for the summer months ahead. Our May specials will help you reveal healthier skin and brighten your complexion. • Save 25 percent on Dermaplane treatments. • Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint moisturizer is 15 percent off. • Try our new Seaweed Back Treatment for the low introductory rate of $48! All patients are subject to evaluation and restrictions do apply. Our “Evening of Beauty” event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, in our new office at 996 NW Circle Blvd in Corvallis. Space is limited, so call us today at (541) 768-4370 to reserve your spot.
- 2. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Samaritan Health Services. Hospital Week winners! Congratulations to everyone who won a prize during Hospital Week. And thank you to all who participated in making the week a success! Hospital Week winners: Garden basket — Daniel Hodges Crow yard ornament — Corrina Deolus Flower basket — Patricia Adams Vanilla bean candle — Sabrina Swanson Imaging vest — Monica Higgins See’s Candies — Pricilla Latta SAGH pen and USB drive — Shirley Richey SAGH pen and USB drive — Mary Martinez Sybaris gift card — Sheri Fawver Garland Nursery gift card — Stephanie Simon Garland Nursery gift card — Steven Simon $25 chamber dollars — Judy York Springhill golf certificate — Cynthia Hunt Starbucks gift card — Karry Walchi Starbucks gift card — Holly Swanson Lipid test — Dana Salisbury Lipid test — Sandra Whitner Watter bottle — Tamee Campau Water bottle — Maureen Pyle Jewelry — Ann Lange Jewelry — Elsa Ortiz-Zarate $5 café card — Natalie Howe $5 café card — James Jenne $5 café card — Lois Kruze $5 café card — Patricia Kenyon $5 café card — Carolyn Wolf Samaritan water bottle — Lori Russell Coffee mug — Alicia Gray SAGH gym bag — Crystal Haegnni SAGH gym bag — David Heller Reusable grocery bags — Corina Ortiz Reusable grocery bags — Karen Kizer Our hand hygiene poster contest winner is Theresa Derrick from Medical Records. Thank you to the Foundation Board of Directors The Albany General Hospital Foundation Board of Directors has been central to the current success of the hospice house project and going public with the campaign. To date, all board members have donated towards the project! Members include: Dell Alexander, Chair; Jonathan Berry, OD, Vice Chair; Tad Davies, CPA, CFE, Treasurer; Malinda Moore, Secretary; Michael Cowgill, Immediate Past Chair; Brenda Burch, RN; Lorraine Carter; Irene Coburn; Patty Crawford; Jim Decker; Cleta Gannon; Judge James Goode; John Jenks; Robert Lowry; Takiko May, MD; Heather McGowan, CPA, CVA; Charles Mouradian; Tom Ordeman; Tim Reid, DVM; Patrick Richards; Chris Scariano; Kathy Westberg; Dave Wood; and Sharon Belcher, Ex-Officio Director. Looking for ways to help? There are many opportunities to get involved with Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and the hospice house campaign. Two ways to get involved include: Volunteering. Volunteers find immense satisfaction in helping the dying retain some control over their lives and enabling them to live out what is left of life as a person, not just a patient. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice offers a seven-week overview of the physical, psychological, familial and spiritual aspects of dying each spring. Independent study is also available as a training option. For more information, contact Karen McLain, volunteer coordinator, (541) 812-4677, kmclain@samhealth.org. Donate! You can donate online at www.samhealth.org/hospicehouse or you can contact the Albany General Hospital Foundation at (541) 812-4705. Hospice house public unveiling slated for Saturday, May 22 Join us for the public unveiling of the Samaritan Evergreen Hospice House on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Be one of the first inside the new Wheelhouse building, formerly the Buzz Saw, and learn about the Albany General Hospital Foundation’s hospice house project. In 2003, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice staff, the Albany General Hospital Foundation and a Linn-Benton volunteer task force began pursuing a dream of establishing an inpatient hospice facility. In December 2008, a 6.67-acre parcel located on Waverly Drive at Del Rio Ave. in southeast Albany was purchased to further the group’s mission to enhance the dying experience for mid-valley families with a hospice house where individualized care focuses on comfort, compassion and dignity. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and Albany General Hospital Foundation staff and board of director’s members will be on hand to answer questions about the house. The event is free. For more information, please call (541) 812-4705. Connect with us online! The hospice house project is now online, making it easier for you to get updates about construction, donors and the exciting addition of a hospice house in Albany. Go to www.samhealth.org/hospicehouse to learn about what hospice care is and how you can help build the hospice house. Mark your calendar! The Albany General Hospital Foundation is sponsoring the quarterly Women in Business Chamber event From Garden to Grill on June 2. Call for more information or to register, (541) 926-1517. May 21, 2010
- 3. Dispose of outdated or unwanted meds Do you have unwanted medications around your home? Help protect your family and the environment by properly disposing of them at a free public collection event sponsored by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the Benton County Fairgrounds and the Philomath Police Department. Residents are welcome to bring the following items for disposal, no questions asked: Expired prescription medications, drugs that are no longer used, medicine from deceased family members and unknown tablets and capsules. Leave all medicines in their original containers if possible. Do not bring: Thermometers, needles or medical waste of any kind. Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Drive through at the Benton County Fairgrounds, in front of the Carriage House, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis More information about this event is available on the Benton County Sheriff’s Office website at: www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Samaritan Health Services. Nepalese nurses visit Samaritan hospitals In April, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Albany General Hospital and the Albany InReach Clinic, were visited by two nurses from Nepal. Neeta RoyGuatam and Shova Gurung took a moment to answer some questions about why they entered the field of nursing and shared their experiences both in Nepal and in our communities. Here is an excerpt from their interview. To read the entire story, go to the SHS Intranet under SAGH News. What inspired you to come to Oregon? Neeta and Shova: “We are opening a stroke ward in our hospital, and Dr. Agrawal wanted us to learn about starting a stroke program for the care of stroke patients. Dr. Marie Long was visiting our hospital in Kathmandu and invited us to Corvallis.” What has been a major difference in the care here compared to the care in Nepal? Neeta and Shova: “The type of care is similar, but in Nepal for 34 patients there are two nurses and no other assistants. We have to draw blood, start all the IVs, and provide medications and nursing care. In addition we do the paperwork.” “In ICU the nursing ratio is 2:1, and there are no other assistants. Equipment in the Operation Room is packed and sterilized by the OR staff. Central supply sends supplies to the wards. We don’t have much equipment compared to here. Here all the medications and supplies come from the pharmacy or hospital, and in Nepal the family has to buy the medications and supplies themselves from stores inside or outside of the hospital.” “Here pharmacists visit the ward and in Nepal they are only in the pharmacy. Here there are many disposable items used only once, and in Nepal we will use them many times.” Learn to ‘Live Well’ this spring beginning June 8 Sick and tired of feeling “sick and tired” due to a chronic condition? Learn to manage your health at a free Living Well With Chronic Conditions workshop. Registration is underway for the six-week workshop starting June 8. The class will be held on Tuesday nights, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Samaritan Internal Medicine, 3615 NW Samaritan Drive, Suite 100. Developed at Stanford University, Living Well With Chronic Conditions helps participants with ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and depression to: • Find better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue • Discover easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy • Learn the appropriate use of medications • Improve nutrition • Talk effectively with family, friends and health professionals • Understand new treatment choices • Feel better about life Specially trained volunteer leaders, some who have health conditions themselves, teach the class. Leaders cover a new topic each week and provide opportunities for interaction and group problem solving. Each participant will also receive the book “Living a Healthy Life With a Chronic Condition.” Registration is required as class size is limited. To register, please call Patti Dunning at ext. 5693 or e-mail ckment@samhealth.org. Stop for safety! Stop by conference rooms A and B anytime from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, May 24, and enjoy games, prizes, treats and more for Safety Awareness Day. See you there! May 21, 2010
- 4. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Samaritan Health Services. SLCH wins a prestigious award Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital has received the Outstanding Community Partner award for 2009 from the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Services (OAHHS). The association chose SLCH during its annual Rural Hospital Summit earlier this month. Also nominated were Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston and Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville. The OAHHS gives the award to a hospital “that demonstrates outstanding commitment and leadership in the community to improve health outcomes,” according to the criteria. The Lebanon hospital met that criteria through its continuing sponsorship of the East Linn Community Health Improvement Partnership, which includes initiatives from school gardens to walking pathways to a task force on teenage pregnancy. As do all Samaritan hospitals, SLCH gives a portion of its annual revenue in social accountability grants to community health initiatives. Past grants have gone to the Pregnancy Alternatives Center ultrasound clinic, local food programs and healthy snacks at local Boys & Girls Clubs. “We are honored to receive this award,” said Becky Pape, SLCH CEO. “Our motto of ‘building healthier communities together’ defines us, and we are proud to partner with so many organizations in this wonderful community.” Employee Forums: Get the scoop Wondering what’s going on with health care reform, or the medical school construction? Make some time on Tuesday, May 25, to come to the Employee Forums. CEO Becky Pape and her administrative team will brief employees at 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. in conference rooms B and C. Don’t miss out! Nurse of the Year: Diane Page! Congratulations to Diane Page, RN, Professional Development, for being named Nurse of the Year for 2010! Page received the honor last week at the annual Nurse Excellence celebration as part of Nurse’s Week. Also nominated were Don Gerig, Nursing Administration; Carol Mikowski, ED; Jennifer Gabbert, ACU; and Lisa Brown, Girod Birth Center. “I really admire Diane’s abilities as an educator,” said Nancy Klinsky, RN, director of Professional Development. “She does a stellar job, and is a great example and mentor to a lot of our younger nurses. She’s also been instrumental in developing the simulation program throughout the system.” Page was humbled by the award and praised the call to excellence she sees in the SLCH nursing staff. “How I love Lebanon,” she said. “Thank you so much!” A job well done! Congratulations to the following employees who received WOW cards for taking extra initiative in their jobs! • Alicia Lyon, Housekeeping, for always taking the initiative to help a coworker in need. • Debra Vanover, Chaplain, for helping a family make arrangements within their means for a deceased loved one. • Tiffany Wadlow, RN, Wound/Ostomy, for pitching in with a positive attitude during a busy shift. • Charlene Skipper, RN, Infusion, for doing more than expected in caring for her patients and their families. • Joy Chase, Emergency Management, for her hard work organizing the Operation Water World flood drill last month. Mid-Valley clinics: Let’s celebrate the move! Join us Tuesday, May 25 — after the Employee Forums — for an open house at the newly relocated Mid-Valley OB/GYN and Mid-Valley Pediatrics clinics! The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the clinics, located at 701 N. Fifth St., Suite C-1020, in the Cascade Ridge development off Reeves Parkway. The two clinics moved into this space last month. The new location offers more space for both staff and patients. CEO Becky Pape will offer a few remarks, the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting, and tours and refreshments will be offered. For more information, call Public Relations at ext. 7161. Frozen blueberries: Pick of the Month Loaded with antioxidants and fiber, frozen blueberries are a natural choice for the May Pick of the Month. Stop by the display table outside Rosie’s Café to learn more. May 21, 2010
- 5. Dr. Mullins celebrates birthday by giving back SHS President and CEO Dr. Larry Mullins received sandboxes this year for his birthday, proof that age is just a number for this leader. Executive leaders at SHS pondered what to get Mullins before stumbling across the idea of sandboxes. Those close to Mullins are well aware of his concern for the health and well being of children, as well as how passionate he has been about addressing the needs of children and parents in Lincoln County through the Samaritan Early Learning Center (SELC) in Lincoln City. “The SHS executive team thoughtfully recognized my birthday by donating funds in my honor to purchase playground equipment for the early learning center,” said Mullins. “Knowing that the center influences children through early childhood education and promotes healthy practices during their formative years has made this one of my best birthday gifts.” A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Samaritan Health Services. May’s Employee of the Month announced Congratulations to May’s employee of the month, Nancy Boogaard. She received her award during a brief award ceremony on Tuesday, May 4. Boogaard has worked for SHS for about three and a half years. She moved to the coast from Hillsboro and started as a clerk in Diagnostic Imaging at SPCH. She has worked in her current position as a nursing administrative assistant for more than two years. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, as well as reading thrillers involving mystery and suspense. “I really like traveling and going on wine tours with friends. Attending live concerts and plays and international traveling are all activities I would like to do more often.” “I’m honored that my co-workers feel that I deserve this recognition. I work with a great bunch of people here at SNLH,” said Boogaard. Hospital Week wrap up Thanks to all who helped make hospital week fun and entertaining. Kathleen Palmer, Robert Bumgardner and the kitchen staff did an excellent job coordinating the “Break for Breakfast” on Monday and the employee meal on Tuesday, which was delish, by the way! A special thanks to Colleen Hickey for organizing the three art workshops that took place during the week. Hickey led the collage and mandala workshops and invited Weldon Oliver, a local and respected artist, to teach the oil painting class. She also made sure there were plenty of art supplies readily available throughout the week in the cafeteria, the coastal clinics and the early learning center. Thanks to Kathy Ploger and Lori Rhoton who organized the daily drawings and service awards, collected raffle baskets, kept track of the daily winners and many other tasks to prepare for the festivities. Lissa Parker created two very cool and unique raffle baskets, compliments of our SNLH physicians. Ann Johnson supplied all of the self-pampering items for the spa basket. Bettye Ruth Gamester donated several gift certificates from the gift shop on behalf of the Auxiliary. Thank you for all of your contributions and for making hospital week a blast. Congratulations to all of those who won gift baskets and gift certificates during hospital week! A message from the Auxiliary book sale chair, Kathy Stuart Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary, in cooperation with Bob’s Beach Books, held its annual Spring Book Sale on Wednesday, May 5, netting the Auxiliary $492. The bookstore donated a gift pack, which was won by Kim Hagan. Thank you to each of you who made a purchase at the book sale. The Auxiliary appreciates your support. We are already making plans for the fall book sale, which is scheduled for early November — just in time for Christmas shopping. May 21, 2010 Mark your calendar! Have a Mammogram, Give a Mammogram is scheduled for Thursday, May 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on this event, call Johneen at ext. 7136.
- 6. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers and friends of Samaritan Health Services. I want to take this opportunity to commend you and the hospital staff on the caliber of people who provide care to the folks of this coastal community. I had my first CT scan this morning and I was very nervous and afraid not knowing what to expect. The team who did my test was absolutely wonderful, especially the gentleman. He explained everything that was going to happen and why. By letting me know what was going to happen, he really helped to alleviate my fears. The two of them were warm and caring and made me feel more comfortable about the whole process. I think you should let folks know when they have done a good job — in this case outstanding — thus this note. Please thank them again for me! Grace Michele Garcia Welcome new employees A big welcome to our new employees: Nellyda Anslow, Cecilia Caryl, and Gretchen Nelson, Surgery; Penny Ardissone, Patient Registration; Kristina Ballweber, Othopaedics; David Beason, Dialysis; Kayla Clawson, Med-Surg; Paul Fasciano, Accounting; Tim James and Cindy Rivas, Samaritan Medical Equipment; Tonya Kirkman, Samaritan Pacific Internal Medicine; Caroline McNeal, Lab; Tacia Norton, Samaritan Pacific Women’s Health Group; Kathleen Wagner, Waldport Clinic; and rehires Edward Turner, Dialysis, and Patricia Munoz, Med-Surg. First quarter SEA Team winners announced The Service Excellence Advocates Team, or SEA Team for short, strives to improve the care and experience patients receive at the hospital and our Samaritan clinics. The goal is to empower patients by giving them a chance to compliment staff on services they appreciate and for employees to compliment other employees as well. Compliments are submitted to quality improvement, typed up on a color tropical fish and then presented to the employee by a member of hospital management. Senior health fair slated for May 26 Samaritan Pacific Health Services (SPHS) and Samaritan Health Plans will co-sponsor the third annual Senior Health and Fitness Day event at OceanView Senior Living facility in Newport on Wednesday, May 26, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Various SPHS departments will provide materials and information about their services. Speakers will be featured throughout the day and will cover health and fitness related topics from a variety of sources. For more information, contact Sharon at (541) 574-0550. What is Decon? Decon, or decontamination, is the process by which health care personnel remove contaminates (such as chemical or agent; chemical warfare agents, incapacitating agents and riot control agents) from an individual who arrives at our facility for medical care or those transported to us by local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If the individual is treated at the scene of an accident, fire and EMS personnel will conduct an initial decon process at the scene (know as gross decon) prior to transporting the individual to the hospital. However, once the individual is received at the hospital, the SPCH Decon Team will conduct a secondary decon process to ensure all contaminates are fully removed prior to entering the facility. The primary objective of this process: 1) To protect our patients, personnel and facility from cross contamination via incoming contaminated patients. 2) To provide quick and concise decon procedures to those reporting to our facility who are suspected to or confirmed to have been contaminated by a chemical or agent. Special thanks to the following employees for attending the decon training and re-training event: New team members: • Carra Ammons, Samaritan Pacific Women’s Health Group • Barb Kutch, Depoe Bay Clinic • Lisa Daniel, Diagnostic Imaging Returning team members: • Richard Keagle, Emergency Services • Peter Benjamin, Emergency Services • Ray Moore, Emergency Services • Julie Turner, Nursing Supervisor Additional members are still needed to help complete the SPHS Decon Team. The next training event is slated for this fall. For more information or to register for training, contact Jenny Demaris at ext. 4749. Help whip cancer! Support the “Life+Savers” Relay for Life team. Stop by conference room A on Tuesday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Pampered Chef cookware fundraiser. May 21, 2010