Vol. 27 No. 36 www.cnic.navy.mil/bethesda/ September 10, 2015

By Andrew DamstedtNSAB Public Affairs

staff writer

As part of National PreparednessMonth, Naval Support Activity Bethes-da’s (NSAB) Emergency ManagementDepartment is reminding people tohave an emergency plan in place be-fore a disaster occurs.

“National Preparedness Month is anopportunity to talk with our families,friends, and colleagues about the risksin our communities and to practice ourresponses in all the places we regular-ly visit,” said Les Hiatt, NSAB deputyemergency manager. “The theme forthis month is ‘Don’t wait, communi-cate. Make your emergency plan to-day.’”

In September, the emergency man-agement department along with Fleetand Family Services and AmericanRed Cross volunteers are setting uptables to pass out information on howto prepare for a disaster, such as pass-ing out family disaster preparednessguides, hurricane preparedness guidesand winter storm guides, among otheritems.

“We should be familiar with localthreats and hazards and take steps toreduce their devastating impacts,” Hi-att said. “Families should prepare anemergency supplies kit and develop aplan. When making your kit, don’t for-get to make one up for your pets andhave them as part of your plan.”

Hiatt also said families should prac-

National Preparedness Month: Make an Emergency Plan

Photo by Andrew Damstedt

In September, Naval Support Activity Bethesda Emergency Man-agement Department and Fleet and Family Services employees, aswell as American Red Cross volunteers, are passing out informa-tion on how to be prepared for an emergency as part of NationalPreparedness Month. See PLAN page 6

By Andrew DamstedtNSAB Public Affairs

staff writer

Ask. Care. Treat.Those three words are used in the

U.S. Navy’s suicide prevention trainingthat takes place throughout the entireyear, but is specially emphasized inSeptember when the U.S. Departmentof Defense recognizes the month topromote awareness of resources avail-able for suicide prevention.

The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Forceuse the phrase “Ask, Care, Escort” intheir training.

“Ask: Ask someone if they are havingsuicidal thoughts,” said Anna Rhodes,Fleet and Family Services educationservices facilitator. “Care: Actively lis-ten, show support in a protective en-vironment. Treat/Escort: Take them tothe emergency room or the chaplain’soffice, call their chain of command.”

Onboard Naval Support ActivityBethesda (NSAB) there are severalresources people can use to help some-one who is considering suicide. NSAB’sSuicide Prevention Coordinator and

Base Chaplain, Lt. Christilene Wha-len, is always available to assist andcan be reached at by phone at Cell:301-318-9228, Office 1: 301-319-5058and Office 2: 301-319-4443.

The Fleet and Family Services of-fice, located in Building 11, has clinicalcase managers who provide short-termcounseling for someone who is contem-plating suicide. They also go to variouscommands to provide suicide preven-tion classes, which focus on identifyingwarning signs, learning how to respondto someone who is contemplating sui-cide and showing what resources areavailable, Rhodes said.

Fleet and Family Services also givesa quarterly Apply Suicide InterventionSkills Training (ASIST), for military,civilian employees and adult familymembers to learn how to talk to some-one who is suicidal.

Rhodes said they focus on suicideprevention every month, not just inSeptember, because it is a big problemwithin the military.

“We dedicate one whole month in

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be Oct. 19-23. The training is de-signed to equip participants withthe principles and tools necessaryto drive improvements based ondata using the best industry-standard methodologies. Formore information, contact HM3Paige Gerkin at paige.m.gerkin.mil@mail.mil.

Healing Arts ExhibitThe Healing Arts Exhibit (pre-

viously known as the BreastCancer Art Show) at Walter ReedNational Military Medical Centerwill be Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in thePavilion between the AmericaGarage and Building 19. Artworksubmissions will be accepted un-til Oct. 2. For more informationregarding submissions, contactJessica Shipman at 301-319-2896or Capt. Moira G. McGuire at301-319-8755.

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August was a busy month, butSeptember is proving to be evenbusier. Since my last Comman-dant’s Corner, I’ve completed myinstallation visits (except for NSFThurmont), begun communityoutreach, and we initiated ourcommand-wide OrganizationalClimate Survey. If you haven’tcompleted your survey, I ask thatyou please do so. I value yourinput and need your help to im-prove our work life and environ-ment.In August, I visited Naval Sup-

port Activity (NSA) Bethesda,NSA Washington and Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling. As with theprevious installations visits,these visits were informative andenlightening as to how each installation man-ages their unique challenges and opportunities.I continue to be impressed by the great workyou do each and every day with our limited re-sources and the outstanding customer serviceyou extend to our tenants.I had the opportunity to address the South

Potomac Community Relations (COMREL)Council and meet some of the community lead-ers that Captain Feinberg works with every day.Regular, meaningful community engagement iscritical and plays a key role in the ability of ourinstallations and tenants to accomplish theirmissions. This month I will begin engaging com-munity and civic groups with on base luncheonsand speaking engagements. I look forward tothese opportunities to tell the Navy story andshow off our installations and people.I also recently had the opportunity to meet

with the NDW Chief ’s Mess and hold an all-hands call with NDW’s E-6 and below. Both en-gagements resulted in lively discussions aboutsome of the key issues facing the Navy today.I especially appreciated everyone’s candor andwillingness to share their thoughts and recom-mendations for improvement. I greatly valueyour input and opinion.Thanks to all of those who attended the NDW

command picnic. I had a fun time and greatly

appreciate the efforts of those who had a handin scheduling and executing the event.This month we pin a new group of Navy

Chiefs. This is always a special time in our Navyas we welcome these new leaders, with theirnew ideas and energy, into the khaki ranks.Early congratulations to our newest Chiefs andtheir families…quite an accomplishment.October is National Energy Awareness Month

and in next month’s Commandant’s Corner I’llbe sharing some thoughts on the Navy’s EnergyProgram and our role in it as the installationenterprise.

Rear Adm. Yancy LindseyCommandant, Naval District Washington

Commandant’s Corner

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By Sharon Renee TaylorWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

Army Maj. Gen. (Dr.) NadjaWest is slated to speak at the“Leadership versus Manage-ment” panel discussion atWalter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center (WRNMMC)Sept. 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.in the Memorial Auditorium.The panel discussion will

launch the second session ofthe WRNMMC Leadership

Academy, which offers role-based education and trainingon leadership and managementskills on a variety of levels.West currently serves as the

Joint Staff Surgeon. The der-matologist, also credentialedin family practice, became thefirst Army officer to join theleadership team of the formerNational Naval Medical Cen-ter in 2007. Prior to that, shecommanded MacDonald ArmyHealth Center at Fort Eustis,Va., and Womack Army Hospi-

tal at Fort Bragg, N.C.The general will join a

panel of WRNMMC leadersincluding Loretta M. Hobbs,Ph.D., senior organization de-velopment practitioner; Com-mand Master Chief TyroneWillis, Senior Enlisted Advisorfor WRNMMC; and Army Col.(Dr.) Peter J. Weina, Ph.D.,chief of the Department of Re-search Programs.Registration is open for the

winter session (September,October, and November) of

the Leadership Academy, withclasses beginning Sept. 14. Formore information about theacademy, contact Maj. Lato-nya Walker, service chief, Staffand Faculty Development,at 301-400-3346, or email,latonya.r.walker.mil@mail.mil.For information about regis-tration, contact Mary Johnsonat mary.b.johnson.civ@health.mil or Hospital Corpsman 1stClass Ernesto Santa Ana atErnesto.santaana.mil@mail.mil.

Joint Staff Surgeon to Speak on Leadership vs. Management

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Army Maj. Gen. (Dr.)Nadja West, Joint Staff

Surgeon

By Sharon Renee TaylorWRNMMC Public Affairs

staff writer

Surgeon General of theNavy Vice Adm. Matthew L.Nathan promoted Rear Adm.Laura Lee, a Golden Retriever,to three-star rank at a specialceremony held during morn-ing colors at Walter Reed Na-tional Military Medical Center(WRNMMC), Sept. 3.The 10-year-old canine has

served military medicine forthe last eight years, beginningin 2007 with the rank of lieu-

tenant as a pet therapy dogto ill and injured patients, aswell as medical staffers.“This is a significant cer-

emony — it is not designed tobe trivial, cute or for a laugh.It’s designed to recognize abattle-buddy, a shipmate, awingman, a steadfast col-league who has been there, inand out, 24/7, 365 for some ofthe most deserving population,deserving men and women onthe face of the planet,” Nathansaid. “They say in Washington,D.C., if you need a friend thenyou ought to get a dog. I think

that’s never been [truer] thanhere.”A benevolent organiza-

tion that trains service dogsfor the blind donated LauraLee and the other dogs inthe WRNMMC facility dogprogram, according to Patri-cia Barry, who coordinatesthe program. When the ca-nines were not selected asguide dogs, they were career-changed to serve at the medi-cal center. Laura Lee had ahip issue that prevented herfrom working as a guide dog.“They’re all excellent dogs,”Barry said.As the first therapy dog at

the former National NavalMedical Center, Laura Lee

has worked in more than twodozen departments, providingcomfort, support and “a con-nection to normalcy” for recov-ering patients with her trade-mark “lean in”, Nathan added.“We noticed from a very

young age, when we first gother, she’s a dog that detectsstress,” explained Barry. “Sheknows when there’s a stress-ful situation; she gravitates toanyone who’s stressed out.”Known for her calming ef-

fect, Laura Lee works wellwith surgical patients, and in-patients in behavioral health,Barry said. After her promo-tion ceremony, the caninewore her three stars and pinkcancer support ribbon on her

Navy uniform to work withbreast care and oncology pa-tients. After all, Laura Leeis a cancer survivor, too. Theflag officer was diagnosed andtreated for a rare skin cancerearlier this year.She no longer wears her

jacket, now heavy with pins,ribbons, and a Purple Heart,presented to her by servicemembers who see her as a partof themselves. Laura Lee rep-resents them, her caretakersaid.Therapy dogs aren’t judg-

mental, Barry explained.“They offer unconditional love.They get people better than wedo.”

Three Stars for Laura Lee: Therapy Dog Promoted to Vice Admiral

Photos by Sharon Taylor

Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan promoted RearAdm. Laura Lee, a Golden Retriever, to three-star rank at a special ceremonyheld during morning colors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center(WRNMMC), Sept. 3. The 10-year-old Golden Retriever began as the first facilitydog in 2007, working with wounded ill, and injured patients, as well as medicalcenter staffers.

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By Sarah MarshallWRNMMC Public

affairs staff writer

Throughout WalterReed National Mili-tary Medical Center(WRNMMC), ClinicalNurse Specialists (CNS)can be found providingtheir clinical expertise tostaff, patients and theirfamilies, while mentoringjunior nurses, research-ing evidenced-basedpractices, and ensuringthe highest standards ofcare are consistently im-plemented, according tothe many Clinical NurseSpecialists at the medi-cal center.

To recognize thededication of CNSs atWRNMMC, leadershipand staff celebratedClinical Nurse Special-ist Week Sept. 1-7, with anumber of events, includ-ing an ice cream social,a breakfast, and CNS-focused hospital rounds.

Lt. Cmdr. Frank Jones,a CNS in the InpatientClinical Education De-partment, explained aCNS is a licensed regis-tered nurse with gradu-ate preparation (master’sor doctorate) in nursing.There are approximately24 Clinical Nurse Spe-cialists at WRNMMCin various clinics anddepartments, providingexpertise in patient care

and care coordination, hesaid. To become a CNS,they received addition-al, specialized trainingin a focus area, such aspediatrics, adult care,geriatrics, acute care ortrauma.

“We’re expert clini-cians. We bring variouskey stakeholders in theorganization together, toachieve common goalsthat will improve out-

comes,” Jones said. Theyare “uniquely qualified”to perform the job andresponsibilities in theirfocus area, he added.

It’s important to edu-cate staff about the roleof the CNS, not only dur-ing CNS week, but year-round, so they under-stand the support a CNScan provide, according toJones, who specializes inacute care and emergen-cy room trauma.

A CNS is considereda consultant as leader-ship often calls on theirexpertise, he continued.The command seekstheir help on evaluatingand recommending tech-nologies or equipment touse, such as patient callsystems or pain controlpumps, Jones said. Ad-ditionally, a CNS cancollaborate on research,helping providers findthe “latest and greatest”in evidenced-based prac-tices, and can translateresearch at the bedside,he said. He added if aprovider is looking tosolve a challenging clini-

cal problem, they canalso call on a CNS.

Working in both theoutpatient and inpatientsetting, the CNS is alsoknown as an advocate, hesaid, as they constantlyseek out what’s best forthe patient and theirfamilies.

For Jones, his favoriteaspect of the job is serv-ing as an educator andmentor to junior nursesand enlisted medical per-sonnel.

“We do a lot of edu-cation, helping [with]everyday nursing skillsets,” he said. “We en-courage, grow and coachjunior nurses to becomecompetent, educators,and confident in theirskills.”

Army Maj. Trisha Biel-ski, a CNS in the Surgi-cal Intensive Care Unit,agreed.

“Working with thenurses, mentoring andguiding them – I enjoythat,” she said. She add-ed she appreciates mak-ing an impact on differ-ent spheres of practice:

patient/family care, nurs-ing, and the organizationitself.

“[CNS Week] is an op-portunity to educate staffon what we can do forthem, and how impactfulwe are to the organiza-tion,” she said.

Army Lt. Col. DavidVollbrecht expressedsimilar sentiments. As aCNS ambulatory advisorspecializing in traumacare, Vollbrecht enjoysadvising in trauma care,and enjoys advising pro-viders on ways to con-tinue improving patientcare, he explained. Thisinvolves educating nurs-es, helping them solveany potential problemssystematically. As aCNS, he looks at patientcare from an organiza-tional standpoint, askingthe question: “How do wemake the organizationwork for the patient?”

“I’m here to help,” hesaid. “We’re looking tomake the lives of our em-ployees and patients bet-ter.”

Clinical Nurse Specialists Recognized

Photo by Sarah Marshall

Lt. Cmdr. Frank Jones helps lead a BasicDysrhythmia Course, with Lt.j.g. GloriaOakman, a nurse he has helped to mentor,and is now able to teach the course.

By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Public

Affairs staff writer

Ten Army officers atWalter Reed NationalMilitary Medical Cen-ter (WRNMMC) recentlyearned the “A” Profi-ciency Designator, the

highest recognition forprofessional excellencein the Army Medical De-partment (AMEDD).

Candidates for thehonor “must be eminent-ly qualified to chair adepartment, division orservice, or have attainedfull professional status

and national prominencein their field,” accordingto AMEDD officials.

“They must also be aleader in their specialty,have published exten-sively, and be active innational professional

Army Officers Earn ‘A’ Proficiency Designator

Photo by Bernard S. Little

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Direc-tor Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Jeffrey B. Clark (right) recognizes Army officersassigned to WRNMMC who recently earned the “A” ProficiencyDesignator during a meeting of the WRNMMC Board of Directorson Sept. 1. The “A” Proficiency Designator is the highest recogni-tion for professional excellence in the Army Medical Department(AMEDD).

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Those earning the honor includedCol. Eva Calero (lab officer, pathology);Col. Jeffery Nelson (department chief,surgery); Col. Michael Royer (programdirector, dermatopathology fellow-ship); Lt. Col. Amy Blank (director,audiology and speech pathology); Lt.Col. Cheryl Creamer (chief, inpatientclinical education); Lt. Col. ClaudiaHenemyer-Harris (chief, core labora-

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“This is a big deal,” said WRNMMCDirector Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Jeffrey B.Clark, who recognized the officersduring a meeting of WRNMMC’sBoard of Directors Sept. 1. He addedWRNMMC had the largest number ofrecipients who earned the designatorfor 2015. He explained those earningthe honor are true professionals whohave worked hard and dedicated a sig-nificant amount of time to distinguishthemselves in their fields and withinthe AMEDD.

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Listening to patients and their fami-lies is a key to understanding the needsof military health care system beneficia-ries at Walter Reed National MilitaryMedical Center (WRNMMC), accordingto members of the Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) Steering Com-mittee.

“We asked ourselves, ‘What can bedone to give our patients a voice thatwill be heard on a regular basis?’ Ourbeneficiaries rely on us to effectivelyserve their health-care needs and thoseof their families. We want them to ac-tively collaborate with us in providingthe safest quality health-care possible,”said PFCC member Terry Sellars.

One way for our patients and theirfamilies to be heard is the current “Pa-tient and Family-Centered Care CultureSurvey” now located on the WRNMMCpublic website, Sellars continued. Thenew PFCC Culture Survey icon is locat-ed on right-hand side of the homepage,a regular addition to the WRNMMChomepage. The survey is user-friendlyand takes about a minute to fill out, sheadded.

The survey can be found at http://

www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil/SitePages/home.aspx.

“We are asking that our providersbring this survey to the attention oftheir patients and their families. Wecan assure them their comments willbe read and reported on by the PFCCSteering Committee which has sittingmembers of the Board of Directors, aswell as patient representatives in atten-dance,” Sellars said.

The PFCC Steering Committee meetsregularly on the fourth Thursday of themonth. Please contact Terry Sellars atellen.t.sellars.civ@mail.mil or Dr. LinaKubli at lina.r.kubli.civ@mail.mil formore information.

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tice their emergency plan so everyone knows whatto do in case of an emergency and reminded peopleto make the plan simple so everyone, including chil-dren, can remember the details.

As part of the plan, Hiatt said families shouldhave a basic emergency kit, which should include:

• Water: One gallon of water per person per day,for at least three days

• Food: Three-day supply of non-perishable food,include canned goods and low sodium snacks

• Can opener• Battery-powered or hand crank radio• Extra batteries• First aid kit and prescription medication

• Whistle to signal for help• Dust masks for each family member• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties• Tools to turn off utilities• Cash – a minimum of $100 in small bills• Flashlight• Local maps• Family Emergency Plan• Important documents in a waterproof containerOther items to consider putting in an emergen-

cy kit include infant formula and diapers, pet foodand extra water for your pet, sleeping bags or warmblankets for each person (additional bedding if in acold-weather climate), a complete change of clothingfor each person (long-sleeved shirt, long pants andsturdy shoes), household chlorine bleach and a med-icine dropper (bleach can be used as a disinfectantwhen diluted nine parts water to one part bleach), afire extinguisher, matches in a waterproof container,feminine hygiene supplies, personal hygiene items,

mess kits, paper towels, books, games, puzzles andother activities for children.

Canned food should be stored in a cool, dry place,Hiatt said. Regularly inspect the cans and throw outany canned goods that become swollen, dented orcorroded. Use foods before they go bad and replacethem with fresh supplies; place new items in theback of storage and older ones in the front.

The emergency kit storage location should be keptin a designated place at home and have it readilyaccessible in case leaving home quickly is necessary,Hiatt said. Make sure all family members know itslocation and consider having supplies for shelteringup to two weeks, he said.

At work, he advised that people need to be pre-pared to shelter at work for 24 hours, so includeitems such as food, water and other necessities likemedicine in a work kit.

Keep an emergency supplies kit in your vehicleas well, Hiatt said. The vehicle kit should includejumper cables, flashlights, extra batteries, first aidkit and necessary medications, canned fruit, nutsand energy bars, a can opener, water, cat litter orsand for better tire traction, an ice scraper, gloves,hat, boots, a jacket, extra changes of clothes, blan-kets or sleeping bags, and an AM/FM radio to listento traffic reports.

For more information, visit www.ready.gov orcontact the NSAB Emergency Management officeat 301-295-2219 or 301-319-2554 to get pamphletsand ideas on how to make an emergency supply kit.The U.S. Department of Defense Web site also has aspecial report for National Preparedness Month atwww.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/National-Preparedness.

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getting out the information and resources,” Rhodessaid. “Just because the wars are abating, doesn’tmean we don’t have problems here at home.”

In its quarterly report, the Department of De-fense reported 57 active-duty suicides for the firstthree months of 2015, and 42 in the Reserve com-ponent. In 2014, the DOD reported 273 active dutysuicides and 169 in the Reserve component.

Warning signs of someone who is contemplatingsuicide, as posted on the Veterans Crisis Line web-site www.veteranscrisisline.net, include showingsigns of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem, suchas frequent and dramatic mood changes; feelings offailure or decreased performance and talking aboutfeeling trapped like there is no way out of a situa-tion or no solution to their problems, among others.

For a veteran or service member showing any ofthose signs, they can call the Military Crisis Line at1-800-273-8255 (press 1), text 838255 or visit www.militarycrisisline.net for a confidential chat.

Throughout the month of September, Fleet andFamily Services will have outreach tables to con-nect individuals with information about suicideprevention. The tables will also have informationabout National Preparedness Month, which is alsoin September. The outreach tables will be at theUniformed Services University of the Health Sci-ences (USU) Sept. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;Main Street in Walter Reed National Military Medi-cal Center Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Building19, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and the NavyLodge, Sept. 23 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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