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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org

April 2015A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers

From The President & CEO

Scott BatulisPresident & CEO

In February 2013, after approval from the Board of Directors, Orange Regional officially embarked on the journey to nursing operational excellence by pursuing Magnet designation. The Magnet Recognition Program® recognizes healthcare organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice.

Increasingly, consumers are relying on Magnet designation as the ultimate credential for high quality nursing. On April 1, 2015, we submitted our Magnet document to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA). This particular document was so stellar that it will be showcased this year at a National Conference for Nurse Executives in Phoenix in which thousands of nurse leaders and hospital administrators will see it. The submission of this document and its outstanding review is a major accomplishment in a very long and difficult application process.

Magnet designation is accomplished through inspiring leaders, empowering clinical nurses with a voice, providing them a seat at the decision making table and by supporting them to design evidence-based solutions that lead to excellent outcomes. The application process involves writing exemplars on more than 70 standards; submission of a Magnet document; a review of the document by ANCC nurse examiners and a three-day site visit. The entire process is quite extensive and often takes

five to seven years to achieve designation status, if approved. Sincere thanks to our Magnet writers, editors, domain leaders and everyone else who has contributed to our progress so far. Thank you also to the Foundation for their support in funding a portion of the project.

Moving forward, the ANCC nurse examiners will take up to six months to review our Magnet document. We anticipate a three-day survey sometime this fall. During this survey, nurse examiners will spend three days with nursing staff, physicians and leaders to confirm that operational excellence characterizes Orange Regional nursing care and practice. After the survey, the nurse examiners may take up to three months to review their survey findings and determine Orange Regional's accreditation status.

The Magnet journey is rigorous and not easily achieved. Only six percent of hospitals have earned Magnet accreditation nationally. Orange Regional would be the second hospital in our region to receive this designation, if approved. I encourage our nursing department to keep up the great work. Thank you again for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Scott Batulis, President & CEO

Orange Regional Dedicates Oncology Resource RoomOn April 26, Orange Regional staff including President &CEO, Scott Batulis; Administrator of Oncology Services, Regina Toomey Bueno; Oncology Resource Room Designers and Volunteers Suzy Merin and Leslie Leonido; Dr. Jeffrey Stewart, Breast Cancer Patient Navigator, Michelle Worden and Orange Regional Medical Center Board of Directors Chairman, Rolly Peacock celebrated the opening of the Oncology Resource Room. Now patients and family members have a place to retreat for access to information that will help with their cancer journey.

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UpdateConnections April 2015

Dr. Robert Malacoff has joined the Medical Group as a Board-certified Cardiologist andElectrophysiologist, treating patients at both Catskill Regional Medical Group and OrangeRegional Medical Group.

Dr. Malacoff has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Most recently, he delivered care to patients at Lehigh Valley Heart Specialists in Allentown, PA. In 2012, Dr. Malacoff earned certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners and also earned certification as a Cardiac Device Specialist. In 2006, he was certifiedby the American Board of Internal Medicine with added qualification in Clinical Electrophysiology and is also Board-certified in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Dr. Malacoff received his medical degree from Yale University and graduated from the Internal MedicineResidency program at Yale – New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. His research fellowships include Clinical Electrophysiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA and Cardiovascular Medicine at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Malacoff is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions. He has also served as Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine for Penn State University at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Dr. Malacoff is accepting patients and can be reached at the Medical Group office at 333-7575.

Welcoming Board-certified Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

ORMG’s Receptionist; Desiree Norat, Family Nurse Practitioner; Kate Bloss and Medical Assistant; Asia Valentine selling

goodies and tee shirts to benefit the March of Dimes for Babies

Walk at the Crystal Cafe in the Pavilion.

L to R: Dr. Jennifer Vazquez; Practice Manager, Beth Olsen; andDirector of Marketing, Jolie DeFeis

represent at the firstworkshop of many.

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Family Nurse Practitioner; Colleen Minnock represent the Medical Group at a Community Health Fair in March.

Dr. Jennifer Vazquez-Bryan leads a discussion on healthy sleep habits for toddlers. This is the first in a series of workshops that the Medical Group

will be co-hosting with Prime Time Learning schools.

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Medical Education Update

For the 2015 – 2016 academic year, the Graduate Medical Education Program will have a total of four Emergency Medicine Residents, four Traditional Rotating Internship Residents, four first-year Family Medicine Residents and currently has two (of four) available openings for Psychiatry Residents. Additionally, Dr. AnnaMaria Arias and Dr. David Morcos return as second-year Family Medicine Residents. Starting in July, the medical education program will also include 24 third-year medical students and 15 fourth-year medical students from Touro College. For more information on medical education, please contact Administrative Director of Medical Education, Jenny Vosganian-Clancy, at 333-1138 or jclancy@ormc.org.

Congratulations

Connections April 2015

Welcome New Employees

Robin Alston

Matthew Altunian

Justin Bastian

Bianca Charles

Adalgisa Espinal

Danielle Eugene

Leslie Falco

Simone Francis

Charisse Fulling

Aurelia Gomez

Mila Goryainov

Dawn Hammer

Cindy Hernandez

Denise Jacklitsch

Ashok Kumar

Jeanne LABarge

Veronique Laroque

Kyle Lawson

Elizabeth Lokenauth

Evelyn Lovo-Blanco

Kristin Maldonado

Desiree Marafioti

Kathryn McMullan

Maureen Ogoye

Debbie Ostroll-Fitzpatrick

Douglas Prokopchak

Benny Rivera Jr.

Bernadette Smith

Sutira Srakhao

Philip Stewart

Alicia Thomas-Howell

Billy Valle

Avriel Wendt

Orange Regional Medical Center was honored at the United Way of Orange and Dutchess County’s Annual Dinner. GHVHS Administrator of Marketing & Public Relations, Rob Lee, accepted our Leadership Award for Orange Regional’s continued support in raising funds for the United Way. Many thanks to all those who contribute every year to our United Way initiative. Special thanks to Orange Regional’s United Way Committee Members: Rob Lee, Lauren Kropf-Zuckerman, Marcy Manheim, Dominique Mohansingh, Natasha Mele, Nancy Harney, Regina Toomey Bueno, Nicole Nathaniel and Tracey VanPelt.

More than 300,000 Medical Laboratory Professionals conduct more than 10 billion tests per year, performing the crucial tests and analyses that physicians use to make diagnoses. At Orange Regional, our Laboratory staff is responsible for drawing blood, examining blood and body fluids, tissues, cells, the identification of microorganisms and matching blood for transfusions and more. Every lab employee plays an integral part in the patient’s care and works tirelessly behind the scenes. We celebrated the Laboratory for their continued work during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, which was April 19 – 25. Thank you for your commitment to quality patient care.

The Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Orange Regional Medical Pavilion was recognized by the Outpatient Experience Transformation Team for achieving Honorable Mention status for 4th Quarter 2014 with the Highest Percentile Ranking of 61%.

Mary Lubniewski, PT, CLT, successfully completed a certification training program with the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. She has exemplified competency and proficiency in the techniques of Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy. This program will be an asset to our Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation (STAR) Program as well as our comprehensive oncology service line. We are now one of just a few facilities that offer Lymphedema services from a Certified Lymphedema specialist. Mary can be reached at 695-8731.

Medical Laboratory Professional Week

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Connections August 2014Connections August 2014Connections April 2015

Grateful Patient ProgramThrough the Grateful Patient Program, Orange Regional’s patients and their families have the opportunity to recognize employees, physicians and volunteers who provide exceptional care and kindness. The following employees and physicians were recently recognized:

Employees

Susan Del Vecchio Intensive Care Unit

Jeff Krolick Music

Physicians

Dr. Jennifer Reich Internal Medicine

Dr. Pamela Vogt Hospitalist

On March 12, the Orange Regional Foundation unveiled its Employee Annual Giving plaque in the Hospital Cafeteria. This plaque, which will be updated annually, represents the generosity and commitment of staff to the people we serve. To learn how you can help, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.

Employee Giving Plaque Unveiled

A BIG thank you to Orange County Community College students, Micaela Campbell and Hannah Ottens, for their $200 donation to the Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center. The students held a bake sale at the college to raise funds for cancer care.

Stewart’s pledged $15,000 to support Lend a Hand for Kids Campaign. Keven Baughman, Stewart’s District Manager, presents a check to Foundation President, Bill Dauster.

Employees help unveil the Giving Plaque in the seating area of the cafeteria.

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Connections April 2015

NewsworthyOn April 10, the Orange Regional Medical Executive Committee, and others, honored Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jim Oxley, for his induction into the West Point Army Hall of Fame by roasting him at a special event held at West Hill Country Club. More then 60 people were in attendance for the good nature joking that took place. Congratulations once again, Dr. Oxley!

An article highlighting Orange Regional’s NeonatalIntensive Care Unit Resource Room appeared in the

March 3, 2015 issue of the Times Herald-Record.

The February/March 2015 issue of MD News featuredmore than a dozen recent Orange Regional and GHVHSannouncements including the additions of Dr. JenniferVazquez-Bryan, Jill Embler and Ann Wanderling to our staffand the promotions of Will Scheuermann, Marisol Ortiz,Jessica Gerlach, David DeLong and Dana Hendrickson.

Several medical staff members were among those who provided amusement for the evening. From L to R: Dr. Phillip Massengill, Dr. Anuj Vohra, Dr. Gerard Galarneau, Dr. Nader Okby and, not pictured, Dr. Pamela Murphy.

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Connections April 2015

Outpatient Services Health FairOn Saturday, March 21, Orange Regional hosted an outpatient services health fair at the Galleria at Crystal Run, in Middletown. At the fair, employees provided free health assessments, blood pressure screenings and Reiki therapy sessions. Volunteers, staff and medical experts from various departments at Orange Regional met the public, offering educational information and resources for various healthcare services. Additionally, FOX 103.1 WJGK was on hand with a prize wheel and giveaways. To see more photos of the health fair, visit the Family Photo Album at www.ormc.org/MediaGallery.

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Connections April 2015

Outpatient Services Health Fair Magnet Document Submission Celebration

Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services, Joanne Ritter-Teitel and the Nursing Leadership team celebrated the April 1st submission of the Orange Regional Magnet document, ultimately our goal to become a magnet designated hospital. Consumers rely on Magnet designation as the ultimate credential for high quality nursing. Developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Magnet is the leading source of successful nursing practices and strategies worldwide. Hospitals designated with Magnet status provide quality patient care and nursing excellence and do so through innovations in professional nursing practices.

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No One Dies Alone Program UpdateOn December 31, we launched our No One Dies Alone Program (NODA). The purpose of this program is to provide compassionate companionship when a patient is expected to die within 24-72 hours and they are alone; having no one to be with them. We currently have 43 trained Compassionate Companions (employees,volunteers and clergy) who have attended training and volunteer to spend time with the patient to provide companionship so they are not alone. Volunteers sign up for 2 hour blocks of time. We have received seven referrals and vigils have been activated with four patients. A No One Dies Alone vigil is activated by the patient’s nurse or doctor with the following criteria: 1. The patient is within 24-72 hours of death 2. The patient has a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order 3. The patient is on Comfort Care (Palliative Care) 4. The patient is alone and there is no one to be with them If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Compassionate Companion, please contact Debbie Linken at 333-0213or dlinken@ormc.org or Robin Sells at 333-4437 or rsells@ormc.org.

Support the 2015 Heart Walk

Join Orange Regional in raising money for this year’sHeart Walk! Purchase a red, long-sleeved Orange Regional Heart Walk tee-shirt for $20. Shirts can be purchased on the Main Campus in Cardiology or at ORMC's tent at the Heart Walk. Employees at the Pavilion can purchase shirts at Orange Regional Medical Group, Suite 135.

Join Team ORMC and Orange Regional’s Heart Walk Committee Chair, Jim Caffrey, at the Tri-County American Heart Association’s 2015 Heart Walk, Sunday, May 3, Lake Welch Beach, Harriman State Park. Orange Regional’s Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Schiller, is a member of the executive leadership team for this year’s Tri-County American Heart Association Walk. It promises to be a fun day!

Orange Regional welcomed the Goshen High School Chorus to its Main Lobby to perform in our Feel Good Concert Series on April 15.

The Feel Good Concert Series is a new initiative at ORMC to promote all forms of music as an enhancement to the healing environment, as well as to enrich the quality of life for our community.

C oming Up Daisies Connections April 2015

Expansion Project Reminders

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No One Dies Alone Program Update

During our preliminary site preparations for our proposed medical office building and cancer center, please note the following reminders:

Parking – You must park in designated employee parking lots so as not to inconvenience patients and visitors. Leaders are reminded to park in the gravel temporary parking lot facilitated by an assisted-parking vendor. The physicians parking lot has been relocated to the Emergency Room parking area and is clearly signed. Preliminary Site Work – Excavation continues on the North hill in preparation for the new parking lot expansion. Fencing has been installed around the main work site. Underground fiber optic cable, electricity and water lines are also being rerouted. Trenching will be done, as needed, a section at a time to minimize disruption of traffic.

Outpatient Entrance Closes – Effective May 4, 2015, the Outpatient Entrance will close permanently. All foot traffic will enter through the Main Lobby. All patients and visitors will be greeted and directed to their destination. Cardiac Rehab Relocates – On May 4, 2015, Cardiac Rehab Services will be relocated to conference rooms 5 & 6 on the Ground Floor. Cardiac Rehab patients will park in the Conference Room Center parking lot and enter through the Conference Room Center Entrance. If you have specific questions related to our preliminary site preparation, please speak with your leader.

C oming Up Daisies Connections April 2015

Congratulations to Mary Struk, RN, 2 North, a recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Mary was nominated for her desire to continuously go above and beyond in giving the best care possible to all of our patients. Her nomination describes her as a passionate advocate for her patients, as she always recommends medications or treatments necessary to provide comfort to them. Additionally, Mary continuously looks to identify the source of her patient’s anxiety and does what it takes to relieve it. Her clinical skills are valued and she shares them freely. She also enjoys mentoring our student nurses from various colleges. Along with being an extraordinary nurse, Mary is a great team player. She never hesitates to lend a helping hand when needed, whether it means staying beyond her shift or volunteering to drive a fellow employee home after a long day at work. Mary is an exemplary nurse who always brings a smile with her to work, and gives hope to her patients when they need it most.

Congratulations to Deborah Kippel, RN, Infusion Center,a recent recipient of the DAISY Award for ExtraordinaryNurses. Deborah was nominated by a co-worker for going above and beyond every day for her patients, for her fellow co-workers and for Orange Regional. “She treats others with mutual respect, compassion, honesty, fairness and above all brings laughter to all especially to those patients that really need it the most,” said one co-worker. One great tradition created for patients and one great one is the Bon Voyage song when oncology patients complete therapy. The staff sings to patients to boost morale to other patients by this send off. One recent patient, who passed away while on 2 North, was also a favorite long time patient from Infusion Therapy. Debbie heard that he was on comfort measures and that we needed to say goodbye to him. She went to visit the patient and sang to him the Bon Voyage song. All of her patients become family to Deborah and that is what makes her one of the most compassionate, extraordinary nurses.

To nominate a nurse for the DAISY award, visit www.ormc.org/daisyaward.

Expansion Project Reminders

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News Bulletin News Bulletin

Pictured L to R: Marcy Manheim, Sandra Iberger,

Regina Toomey Bueno and Dr. Emma Fattakhov.

In Support of Organizations That Serve Our Patients

On Saturday, March 28, 2015 several Orange Regional staff members attended

Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties’ Annual Gala.

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On March 18, Orange Regional participated in Y2Kids, a day of hands-on, interactive career exploration activities geared for middle school students, their parents and teachers for the purpose of jumpstarting kids into developing career interests. Several departments participated including Nutrition and Food Services; the Orange Regional Family Program for Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency; Laboratory Services; Emergency Medicine; Trauma; Orange Regional Medical Group and Marketing & Public Relations. The event was well-attended with over 2,000 students and teachers. For more information about Y2Kids, contact the Marketing & Public Relations Department at 333-2391.

Focusing On Our Future: Y2 Kids

Staff members from

Orange Regional and

the Orange Regional

Medical Group recently

participated in the Goshen

Health and Wellness Fair.

Out and About

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News Bulletin News Bulletin

Jane Giganti, RN gave a lecture to

the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staff on

the assessment of delirium in the ICU.

Jane used evidenced-based practice

to initiate change at the bedside here

at Orange Regional.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

On March 28, Orange Regional held a breakfast with the Easter Bunny as a fundraiser for our Pediatric Center. The event

was co-presented by the Nutrition and Food Services and Security Departments and sponsored by the Orange Regional

Auxiliary. A great time was had by all; featuring delicious food offerings, a craft area and appearances by both the Easter

Bunny and our own Hudson, mascot for the Pediatric Program. The event was sold out and raised $2,993.

Orange Regional Supports National Walking Day

On April 1, National Walking Day, Orange Regional employees donned their heart walk attire and walked a lap around the campus in recognition!

Jane Giganti, RN Makes Presentation

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2015 Golf Classic Monday, June 22, 2015

8:30 a.m.West Hills Country Club &

Town of Wallkill Golf Course

To benefit the Spagnoli Family Cancer Center For more information, contact the Foundation Office

at 333-2333 or visit www.ormc.org/golf.

Walk to Cure Arthritis Join Team Bone & Joint!

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Thomas Bull Memorial Park

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Walk Begins at 10:00 a.m.

To join Team Bone & Joint or make a donation, visitwww.walktocurearthritis.hv.kintera.org/teamboneandjoint.

American Heart Association’s Tri-County Heart Walk

Sunday, May 3, 2015 Harriman State Park - Lake Welch Beach

Registration at 9:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.

Connections April 2015

Auxiliary Vendor Sales Program

Kids Stuff May 1 Conf. Center Lobby

Art Exhibit May 1 Conf. Center Lobby

Teddy’s Jewelry May 5 Crystal Cafe’

DnD Designs May 6 Conf. Center Lobby

Inspired By Jackie May 6 Crystal Cafe’

Teddy’s Jewelry May 7 Conf. Center Lobby

Save on Sweats May 8 Conf. Center Lobby

Valentina’s Handbags May 12 Crystal Cafe’

Uniform Concepts May 13 Conf. Center Lobby

Not Your Mother’s Pearls May 14 Conf. Center Lobby

Jazzy Traveling Boutique May 21 Conf. Center Lobby

Mnt-mist Gifts May 22 Conf. Center Lobby

Valentina Sunglasses May 27 Conf. Center Lobby

Leslie’s Jewelry May 28 Conf. Center Lobby

Leslie’s Jewelry May 29 Crystal Cafe’

Is Coming In May We are excited about joining more than half of hospitals nation-wide that use this robust learning management system. Orange Regional has outgrown its current learning management system, Swank, and will be transitioning to a more state-of-the-art system with HealthStream. This easy-to-use learning system can be found in approximately seventy percent of the healthcare facilities nationwide, that have an online learning system, including our affiliate hospital Catskill Regional.

With HealthStream you will be able to:

• Find assigned learning and due dates all in one place

• Receive expiring certification alerts

• View and print your record of professional training and continuing education credit

• Complete hours of additional CE and device training

• Stay connected with your colleagues • Access organizational announcements and resources

More information will be coming your way – lookout for emails!

For questions, please contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or nlippin@ormc.org.

Blood Drive Wednesday, May 6, 2015

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donor bus will be located outside

of the Main Campus Entrance.