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Volume 2 Number 8 June 3, 2013

WHAT’Snew Pennsylvania Hospital

InSIdePAH: The Year in Review .........2

Annual UPHS Nursing Clinical Excellence Awards ...................3

PAH Celebrates Turning 262 ....3

The Gift of Surviving Cancer & Giving Back continued .........4

William H. Lipshutz, MD, Named Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Teacher by American College of Physicians ...............5

What’s Happening ....................6

Broad Street Run ......................6

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“She” is Ginny Fineberg, a youthful looking 64 year old cancer survivor. And “he” is her self-proclaimed “Momma’s Boy” Brealey — an eight year old golden retriever and certified therapy dog who provides comfort and affection to cancer patients, retirement and nursing home residents, school children with learning disabilities and recovering trauma victims. Oh yes, and he’s also more than willing to perform tricks for yummy treats.

It’s a Monday in the chemotherapy suite in the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at PAH and Ginny and Brealey have made their weekly trek from Cape May Courthouse, NJ, to visit the unit. Together their presence seems to brighten up the atmosphere and lighten everyone’s mood — patients and staff alike.

Ginny offers her hand to a patient as a nurse gently prods for a vein to put in her line for chemo. She tells the patient, Dora, to hold tight and squeeze hard, in attempt to distract her from the pain and discomfort. Brealey stands by to offer support as well, tail wagging. As the nurse continues to put in Dora’s line, Ginny doles out helpful tips on stylish head scarves. She then strikes up an additional conversation with a head and neck cancer patient who was sitting quietly alone, across the way. She asks him questions and offers him nutrition tips suggesting foods that go easy on throats ravaged by radiation treatments. Brealey, meanwhile, joyfully goes from patient to patient offering

his head (prime real estate for petting and ear rubs), tail ever-wagging. Other patients and visitors in the unit can’t help but laugh when they see Brealey who is wearing a navy blue Joan Karnell Cancer Center T-shirt modified to fit his four-legged frame and an official PAH ID badge.

“Did you have radiation also or just chemo?” Dora asks Ginny. “Oh yes, both” she replies. She knows what it feels like to literally sit in their place. She was there and battled back cancer not once but twice. And she remembers how it was a fellow patient who helped her get through a particularly rough time.

Twelve years ago, Ginny was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare but very aggressive type of breast cancer that metastasized. There was no time to waste. Her surgeon recommended chemotherapy immediately before surgery. That was on a Monday. Three days later she was undergoing her first chemo treatment at the JKCC. After a breakdown one day during her treatment when Ginny was overwhelmed by anxiety, fear and pain, it was a fellow cancer patient who was able to console, comfort and give Ginny the advice and encouragement she so desperately needed. That was the first time she thought: I really should give back in some way.

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She’s a striking blond. attractive, warm, funny, caring, and always smiling. He’s also a striking blond – and warm and caring and funny — and seems to always be smiling as well.

“She knows what it feels like to literally sit in their place. She

was there and battled back cancer not once but twice.”

` volunteeer Ginny fineberg and her dog, Brealey, visiting with a patient at JkCC.

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We have much to celebrate this year at Pah. on an “external” front, construction at Penn Medicine Washington Square (PMWS), our new outpatient facility, at 8th and Walnut Streets, is complete and the interior of the new 12-story facility is being finalized. PaH clinical practices will start moving into the new building at the end of the summer and it will officially open early fall.

at the beginning of the new Year construction officially started on the first of the private patient rooms in the Preston Building. Throughout the past year, key areas of the hospital have been relocated and renovated also accommodate the Private Room Initiative, most notably the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The new Lab, now located in the Sub-basement of the Cathcart Building, has consolidated services in a much larger, bright, modern, state-of-the-art space where Lab staff can work more efficiently.

Restoration continues on the historic Pine Building, which is currently shrouded in scaffolding. Work and fundraising on the roof replacement project continues thanks to generous donations from our supporters.

Pah: the year in revieW— Clinical achievements

PaH has had a year full of transitions and growth. Over 40 new physicians joined the Hospital in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, orthopaedic Surgery, obstetrics and Gynecology, Gastroenterology, Hematology and oncology, emergency Medicine, General internal Medicine, Radiation oncology and Urology.

over the last year, The Joint Commission certified PAH as a Primary Stroke Center, recognizing our special expertise in effectively and efficiently treating patients with acute stroke. When it comes to stroke care, timing is everything. a swift, accurate diagnosis and appropriate course of action is critical. a Primary Stroke Center certification recognizes

the exceptional capabilities of our stroke and emergency medicine teams to save

lives, achieve better outcomes, reduce

hospital length of stay and readmissions, and reduce lasting disabilities.

for the second year in a row, the PAH Skilled Care Center has been honored with the “award for excellence in Health Care Compliance” in the state of Pennsylvania. Representatives from Pennsylvania’s department of Health came to the hospital to present the award.

The award was given for the first time last year to recognize nursing home units regulated by the Pa department of Health that went three years or longer with no state citations on their annual health survey inspections.

Last year, our SCC was one of only four in the state and the only in Philadelphia to receive this recognition. This year, Pennsy was again the only site in Philadelphia and one of only two, out of 711 nursing homes, to receive this recognition.

as our nation’s first hospital, Pennsy of course, is also home of the first hospital pharmacy. This spring our Pharmacy Residency Program was surveyed by the american Society of Hospital Pharmacists Commission on Credentialing. as a result, the surveyors — who were impressed by the level of our Pharmacy services and our interdisciplinary team approach to patient care — are recommending accreditation for our program. PaH will receive final notification in September.

The 100th birth of the Penn Ob/Gyn Care Community Practice at Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights, was also delivered right here at PaH. We’ve since surpassed that number and continue to bring new, South Jersey neighbors into the world.

PAH Critical Care nursing was chosen for the American Association of Critical-Care nurses (AACn) Clinical Scene Investigator Academy (CSI) Academy. The academy is a nursing excellence and leadership training program designed to leverage staff nurses’ expertise to enhance patient care, improve fiscal outcomes and help nurses guide their peers in creating unit-based change that is easily scaled hospital-wide. PaH, along with HUP and PPMC, were chosen out of only

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Private room initiative & construction Update

paH:The Year in review

seven hospital’s state-wide to participate in the academy. each will receive a $10,000 implementation grant from the aaCn, which plans to invest $1.25 million in the program over the next three years.

have you heard?

Several media outlets recently featured PaH, emphasizing the many reasons we have to celebrate the 262nd anniversary of our fine institution!

Big Changes Coming at Pennsylvania HospitalPennsylvania Hospital executive director R. Mchael Buckley, Md, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussing the major changes occurring at the nation’s first hospital. dr. Buckley discussed the opening of the Penn Medicine Washington Square (PMWS) outpatient facility nearing completion at 8th and Walnut Streets, and other changes that are part of the $61 million master plan that includes converting the hospital to all private rooms over the next four years. Philadelphia inquirer article

PaH featured as one of Philly’s Best-kept SecretsThe Philadelphia Inquirer reported in its May 10, “Weekend” Section on the cool and interesting behind-the-scenes offerings of Philadelphia open House Tours, which ran from May 13-19. The event, hosted by the nonprofit Philadelphia Hospitality, opened the doors of “private Philly” with tours of exclusive clubs, unique homes and gardens, and well-known but little-explored public spaces. PaH was featured in the article along with Curator and Lead archivist Stacey Peeples. on Monday, May 13, Peeples took visitors back nearly three centuries in medical history on the PaH tour. “We are real living history, doing the same mission we were designed to do 262 years ago,” said Peeples. “This is where the history of medicine really takes off.” american artist Benjamin West’s early-19th-century painting, “Christ Healing the Sick in the Temple” and the nation’s first surgical amphitheatre at PaH were also featured in a photo gallery accompanying the article.

Uncovering Philly’s Underground Treasures and Hidden Pieces of Historyknown as the birthplace of the United States of america, Philadelphia is certainly one of our nation’s most historical cities. Looking to showcase its lesser known, but equally fascinating aspects, 6aBC’s action news went searching through Philly for accessible historic treasures hidden throughout the city in a feature story, “Uncovering Philadelphia’s Underground Treasures.” Pennsylvania Hospital is featured in the segment’s accompanying slide show “Hidden Pieces of Philadelphia.” in it, 13 historic gems from PaH are included, such as the david Rittenhouse grandfather clock, restraint chains used for mentally ill patients, William Penn’s chair, and Benjamin franklin’s hand written draft of the hospital cornerstone.

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on May 10, all employees, staff, and volunteers gathered in the elm Garden Café to celebrate PaH’s 262nd year of continuous operation since its founding on May 11, 1751, by Benjamin franklin and dr. Thomas Bond.

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uPHS nursing Clinical Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the PaH recipients of the UPHS Clinical advancement and Recognition Program Committee’s 2013 nursing excellence awards.

Amanda Brock, BSN, RN, OCN, 6 Schiedtdorothy Botdorf – Clinical Leadership award This award is given to a nurse who: effectively leads multi-disciplinary teams in providing care; provides opportunities for others to learn and grow professionally; uses clinical situations to guide clinical learning; and listens to concerns and gathers essential information before making a judgment or recommendation.

Denise Miller, BSN, RN, CNOR, Gamma Knife

Rosalyn J. Watts – nurse-Patient/family Relationship awardThis award is given to a nurse who: consistently establishes therapeutic nurse-patient/family relationships; integrates the patient/family’s religious/spiritual/ethnic/cultural beliefs into care; individualizes patient/family teaching and responds to the “teachable moment”; and advocates that the patient/family have the needed information to make informed decisions.

Natalya Koday, RN, ICCU Lillian Brunner – Clinical Judgment & decision Making award The award is given to a nurse who: provides the highest quality of patient care; determines critical priorities that reflect changing situations; redefines patient problems based on clinical knowledge; individualizes patient care; collaborates with multi-disciplinary team/patient/family to establish appropriate outcomes; and adapts care based on patient responses.

Mari-Carmen Farmer, BSN, RN, Labor and DeliveryHelen McClelland – Clinical Scholarship award The award is given to a nurse who: exhibits an attitude of clinical inquiry; appropriately integrates evidence into practice decisions and discussions; demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning; and seeks new knowledge from various sources (e.g. professional journals, continuing education, case reviews).

PAH Celebrates Turning 262

Pennsylvania Hospital Turns 262

All employees are invited to join the celebration.

Friday, May 10th 12 pm to 2 pmElm Garden Cafe

Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

“After I completed 16 chemo treatments I thought to myself, I will never come back into this side of the building ever again,” said Ginny. “But then I thought I might be able to do some good. I wanted to show folks, see? Your hair really will come back! You will get through this! I did and you can too.”

As PAH celebrates cancer survivorship this June, it’s heart-warming to know that Ginny, a dynamic survivor and owner of an embroidery business (remember Brealey’s custom JKCC t-shirt?) and her furry sidekick will continue to spread smiles and de-stress patients at the JKCC, just as they have since 2009.

Celebrating Cancer SurvivorshipFor ten years the Joan Karnell Cancer Center at PAH celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day at a Celebration of Life event attended by patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, staff, family, and friends. In 2012, the celebration shifted to a week-long series of events which focused on cancer patients currently undergoing treatment in the inpatient and outpatient areas of the hospital. A cancer survivor is defined as anyone living with a cancer diagnosis — from the point of diagnosis through the balance of their lives. This year, the JKCC is taking it up a notch and celebrating survivorship throughout the whole month of June.

The 26th National Cancer Survivor’s Day, which was recognized this year on Sunday, June 2, is an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life held in hundreds of communities throughout the US, Canada, and beyond.

Once again, the JKCC and PAH strives to enforce the national initiative to improve the care of cancer patients as they transition from active treatment to survivorship. Resources, education, support and empowerment — of survivors and their loved ones — will be provided throughout the month of June, starting with the official kick-off event, which was June 4, in the Elm Garden Cafeteria from 11:30 am to 1 pm, with free water ice for all!

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June Cancer Survivorship Calendar of events

June 4 Cancer Survivorship kick-off event 11:30 am–1 pm elm Garden Cafeteria

June 5 one Step ahead — a Program for Women at High Risk for Cancer a World Beyond BRCa1 and BRCa2: What testing is available and should you pursue it? 5:30 –7 pm farm Journal Building, 1st floor JkCC Conference Room To ReGiSTeR CaLL: 215.829.6528.

June 5, 12, 19 & 26 Walkabout: Looking in, Looking out open to individuals with cancer and their care partners, this special survivorship program mixes approaches to decrease distress including physical pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue and worried thinking. Featuring art therapist Caroline Peter, MA, ATR-BC, LPC4:30 –7 pm farm Journal Building, 2nd floor JkCC Conference Room To ReGiSTeR CaLL:215.829.8700.

June 7 oncology on Canvas art Show on display until June 21 PaH Campus

June 7 Shiatsu Therapy for Patients and Care Partners 6 Schiedt

June 8 Run/Walk for Hope enjoy a chance to race through the Philadelphia Zoo Benefits the Bringing Hope Home foundation http://bringinghopehome.org

June 8 faith against Cancer awareness and Gospel Concert Prior to Philadelphia Soul Game 1–4 pm Free tickets available. CaLL 215.829.6466.

June 10 Look Good, feel Better—a day of Beauty Provided by and in conjunction with the american Cancer Society. Receive the beauty techniques, support, courage and community to help face the challenge of a lifetime. 10 am–12:30 pm farm Journal Building, 2nd floor Conference RoomTo ReGiSTeR CaLL: 215.829.5954.

June 10 and 17 Pet Therapy with Special JkCC Canine Survivorship Partner Brealey the Golden Retriever JkCC, farm Journal Building, 2nd floor

June 11, 18 & 25 Yoga for Cancer Patients Tuesdays from 5:30–7 pm old Pine Community Center To ReGiSTeR CaLL: 215.242.1366 or email: [email protected].

June 16 11th annual Gary Papa Run5k Run/Walk to Benefit Prostate Cancer Research and awareness Join THe TeaM! Penn Urology and Radiation oncology eakins oval at the art Museum (See “What’s Happening” events listing for more details.)

June 21 WeBinaR: Cancer Goes to the BeachTips for planning a vacation while in treatment. 12:30–1:30 pm OncoLink.org/webchat

June 26–27 easy Breezy Summer Cooking! demonstration Cooking Program Wednesday, June 26: 5–7 pm Thursday, June 27: 2–4 pm farm Journal Building, JkCC 1st floor Conference Room To ReGiSTeR CaLL:215.829.6560.

June 30 Survivors in Sync against the Wind dragon Boat introduction 12–2 pm To ReGiSTeR eMaiL: [email protected]

aLSo CoMinG UP….

• “Walking the Labyrinth”• JkCC Survivorship T-Shirt Sale• Chemo Caps “knit-in”• Survivor Collage

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WHAT’SnewedITORIAL STAFF Sally Sapega director of internal Communications

Olivia Fermano editor and Photographer

Pamela Furches design Graphic design

Barry Ogburn Photography

AdMInISTRATIOnSusan e. Phillips Senior vice President, Public affairs

COnTACT WHAT’Snew at: department of Communications Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, Pa 19106

phone: 215.829.6799 email: [email protected]

WHAT’Snew is published biweekly for PaH employees. access WHAT’Snew online at http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside/whats-new/.

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WHAT’S Happening Y o U R R e S o U R C e f o R e v e n T S a n d H a P P e n i n G S T H R o U G H o U T Pa H a n d P e n n M e d i C i n e

for complete events listing, please visit What’s New on the Inside Penn Medicine web site at: http://news.pennmedicine.org/inside

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WHAT’Snew

June 11 3rd annual PaH “Tour de elm Garden” for the 33rd annual Team UPHS/Penn 2013 MS City to Shore Ride

June 15 Penn Human Rights Clinic free Physician Training

June 16 Penn Urology/Radiation oncology and the 11th annual Gary Papa Run

June 18 2013 ehrenzeller award Ceremony and Reception

June 27 “Tour de elm Garden” finals for the 33rd annual Team UPHS/Penn 2013 MS City to Shore Ride

June-August 2013Penn Program for Mindfulness Summer 2013 Course offerings

September 22 Penn’s Second annual 5k for the ioa and Memory Mile

June 13 employee Service awards

2013

` Shown here from left to right are the Pennsylvania Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab Team members: Mark Chrupcala; eron Sturm, Md; Matt Martin, and Megan Gough. not pictured: Becca Washco and Shirley Puhiera.

2013Participants in Philly’s 34th Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run —

the largest ten mile race in the US — ran with special purpose this year. On April 15, our nation was stunned in horror as the Boston Marathon was tragically disrupted by a terrorist bombing, killing three people and injuring 264. Only a few weeks later on May 5, nearly 40,000 runners lined up along North Broad Street to kick off the Broad Street Run, including members of the Pennsylvania Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab Team.

The huge turnout and success of this year’s Broad Street Run was a testament of the American spirit. That spirit could be felt all along the race route. The race began to the tune of “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond — a Boston favorite and staple at Red Sox games for more than a decade — and many runners wore red socks in support of our Bean Town brethren.

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