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CEO Earns LifePoint AwardConemaugh Meyersdale CEO, Heather Smith, has been awarded the 2017 LifePoint Grassroots Champion Award. To earn this award, Heather demonstrated participation in LifePoint political alerts, hosted elected officials at the hospital, participated with state hospital association and local chamber of commerce, participated in the LifePoint PAC, and met with elected officials at the state and national capitol. “I’m very passionate about ensuring access to health care in our rural communities,” said Smith. “Working with our legislative representatives is such a critical component to ensuring this access. Achieving this reward exhibits our commitment to our patients and community.” Congratulations, Heather!

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LifePoint Health Receives John M. Eisenberg Award for Innovation in Patient Safety

In recognition of commitment to quality care, LifePoint Health has earned a prestigious accolade, the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality award, which recognizes leading healthcare innovators who provide quality care and exceptional patient safety. Eisenberg Awards were created by The National Quality Forum and The Joint Commission to recognize major achievements in healthcare quality and patient safety. This award is akin to winning an Academy Award or an Olympic gold medal. Eisenberg honorees must have successfully implemented initiatives that are consistent with the aims of the federal National Quality Strategy including better care, healthy people and communities, and smarter spending focused on improving overall quality by making healthcare patient-centered, reliable, accessible and safe. LifePoint is the first for-profit health system to receive an Eisenberg and joins a list of esteemed leaders advancing quality care and patient safety, including the American College of Surgeons, Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, and Harvard Medical School. This national recognition for LifePoint’s quality efforts has led to achievements including a more than 60% reduction in harms across all LifePoint systems. This is an incredible testament to all LifePoint employees, clinician, and administrators who play such an important role in elevating quality and patient safety through the LifePoint National Quality Program. David Dill, Dr. Rusty Holman, Dr. Harry Phillips, members of the HSC quality team, and Dr. Reed Tuckson from the Board of Directors had the privilege of knowing Dr. Eisenberg and accepted this award on LifePoint’s behalf at the National Quality Forum’s 2018 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Although a small group accepted this award in person, this honor is owned by every person in the LifePoint Company.

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Physician Extra Mile Award Recipient

The Physician Recognition Team has implemented an award for physicians who go the Extra Mile to help patients, visitors, employees, and the community. The first award was given in July 2017.

To view nominations and videos for our recipients, visit www.conemaugh.org/ExtraMileAwardWinner.

To nominate a physician for the Extra Mile Award, or to learn more, visit www.conemaugh.org/ExtraMileAward.

April 2018 Recipient

Congratulations,

Dr. Bolinger!Apogee Hospitalist

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Conemaugh Memorial Achieves Comprehensive Center Accreditation for Bariatric Surgery

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has achieved a Comprehensive Center Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). A MBSAQIP accreditation formally acknowledges Conemaugh Memorial’s commitment to providing and supporting quality improvement and patient safety efforts for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients. As an accredited program, Conemaugh Memorial has demonstrated that its center meets every patient’s needs by providing multidisciplinary, high-quality, patient-centered care. The MBSAQIP Standards, outlined in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patient 2016, ensure that bariatric surgical patients receive a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. The accredited center offers preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for their severely obese patients. “Conemaugh Bariatric Surgery Center has been an accredited Comprehensive Center since 2014,” says Dr. D’Arcy Duke, Bariatric Surgeon, Conemaugh Physician Group - Surgery. “We are committed to helping our patients become healthier by conquering obesity together. In recognition of our commitment to the community and the growth and development of the Bariatric Surgery Center, the American College of Surgeons re-accredited this site for an additional three years. ”In the United States, around 15.5 million people suffer from severe obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, and the numbers continue to increase. Obesity increases the risks of morbidity and mortality because of the diseases and conditions that are commonly associated with it, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, among other health risks. Metabolic and bariatric surgical procedures have proven to be effective in the reduction of comorbid conditions related to severe obesity.

Breast Health Nurse NavigatorJohanna “Missy” FeltonPhone: (814) 534-3345, Fax: (814) 266-2368

Missy can assist with questions to radiology procedures (Mammograms, Breast Ultrasound, and Imaging biopsy), billing questions, and orders. Her role is also to assist the patient through the breast imaging process.

Radiology Updates Lung Health Nurse NavigatorJodi NoonPhone: (814) 534-5212, Fax: (814) 534-3828

Jodi can assist with questions about Low Dose CT Lung Nodule Screening, procedures (Screening CT exams, PET/CT exams, Imaging biopsy, and follow up CT exams), billing questions, and orders. Her role is to assist the patient through the lung health process.

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Security UpdateSteve Dunn has been named Interim Supervisor for the Security Department at Conemaugh Memorial. Steve replaces Mike Thomas who is retiring after 21 years of service at Conemaugh. Congratulations to both Steve and Mike!

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Tuesday, April 3 10am•FlagRaisingCeremony,ConemaughMemorial,ClincalPavilionAtrium 2pm•FlagRaisingCeremony,ConemaughMiners,Parkinglot

Tuesday, April 10 5–7pm•CommunityOutreachEducation:BeaHero-BeanOrganDonor ConemaughMiners,CommunityRoom

Friday, April 13 National Blue and Green Day - Wear your Donate Life Colors! Educational/Awarenesstables.Snacksandgiveawayswhilesupplieslast 11am–1pm•ConemaughMemorial,CrossroadsCafe 9-11am•ConemaughMeyersdale,Lobby 9-11am•ConemaughMeyerdaleOutpatientCenter 2-3pm•ConemaughMiners,Cafeteria 9:30am-1pm•ConemaughNason,Lobby(11amgroupphoto,frontlawn)

Tuesday, April 24 1pm•FlagRaisingCeremony,ConemaughMeyersdale,Parkinglot

Wednesday, April 25 1:30pm•8thAnnualDonorWallDedication,ConemaughMemorial,ClincalPavilionAtrium

Friday, April 27 1:30pm•FlagRaisingCeremony,ConemaughNason,FrontLawn WillincludeflyoverbyMedSTARhelicopterandguestsfromBlairCountyHonorGuard

Celebrate National Donate Life MonthConemaugh Health System Activities

Learnmoreaboutdonationatconemaugh.org/OrganDonation.

National Donate Life MonthConemaugh Health System is pleased to join the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) to raise awareness of organ, tissue, and cornea donation, and to inspire everyone during Donate Life Month to be a hero – to be an organ donor. Nationally, 115,000 individuals are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, including 2,500 in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. At least 20 of these individuals will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need. An additional individual is added to the national transplant list every ten minutes. “Our close collaboration with CORE sets the gift of life in motion,” says Pam Swansboro, Director of Nursing for Conemaugh Memorial and Chairperson for Conemaugh’s Organ, Tissue, and Eye Donor Advisory Committee. “Our hospitals have a culture of donation. We are all donation champions and work together to raise awareness about the vital importance of registering as a donor.” Approximately 11,000 individuals die annual who are considered medically suitable to donate organ, tissues, and corneas, but only a fraction donate. Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race, or medical history. To learn more about organ, tissue, and eye donation, visit conemaugh.org/OrganDonation.


Medical Laboratory Professionals WeekApril 22 - 28

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week is celebrated April 22 to April 28 this year. The laboratories in the Conemaugh Health System care for over half of a million patients each year throughout west central Pennsylvania! There is an incredible wealth of wisdom, talent, and experience in the Conemaugh labs.

In 2017:

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center lab performed 1,841,281 tests,

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center lab performed 262,346 tests,

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center lab performed 161,734 tests, and

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center lab performed 71,681 tests.

Conemaugh Memorial’s lab had its first lab accreditation survey by The Joint Commission (TJC) in October 2017. Many long hours were spent preparing for all new accreditation standards. A team effort from the lab, Nursing, Infection Control, and Respiratory departments helped in preparing for this survey. These preparations resulted in a positive outcome. The Senior Director of Regulatory and Accreditation with LifePoint Health described the lab’s first TJC survey “as having the best outcome thus far from any LifePoint facility”.

Along with Conemaugh Memorial, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center also had their first lab accreditation survey by The Joint Commission in November 2017 which resulted in a two year accreditation. Conemaugh Miners and Conemaugh Meyersdale labs received two year accreditation from the College of American Pathologists in the summer and fall of 2017.

AABB came onsite in March 2018 to inspect Conemaugh Memorial’s Blood Bank. This inspection resulted in a two year accreditation of the Blood Bank.

Congratulations to the lab teams for all of your great work!

Happy Lab Week!

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Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center recently awarded the Caring Gold Stars to three employees. Danielle Bittner, Debra Hershberger, and Erin Wain received recognition for their outstanding performance and service to Conemaugh Meyersdale’s patients. Bittner and Wain work as radiology technologists in the Radiology Department.Hershberger is a medical secretary at Meyersdale Family Health Care. The Caring Gold Star is facilitated through the Conemaugh Health System, and nominations are reviewed on a quarterly basis.


Trauma Prevention Recognition Award

The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division (ATSPA) awarded Mindy Stohon with the Trauma Prevention Recognition Award at its annual trauma prevention conference. The Trauma Prevention Recognition award is given to an individual or group in Pennsylvania, who goes above and beyond the call of duty to carry out the mission of trauma prevention. Mindy Stohon currently works as the AHA Education Specialist for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. “Stop the Bleed” is a national campaign “preparing the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters.” Stohon has dedicated endless hours to organize over 150 “Stop the Bleed” programs, working towards 5,000 individuals being trained in the program. Due to her dedication, every school district in Conemaugh’s two-county region has received education training for teachers, as well as “Stop the Bleed” equipment.

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Conemaugh Meyersdale Gold Star Recipients

Emergency Department Gold Star StatusConemaugh Nason’s Executive Team recently recognized the Emergency Department for achieving gold star status for improving access, care, and safety for patients. ED staff have recently achieved national accreditation in Chest Pain and Acute Stroke. The team has diligently worked with other departments to improve timeliness of care in the treatment of patients with time sensitive illnesses such as stroke and acute coronary syndrome. The ED staff is also committed to providing community outreach and education while exhibiting strong teamwork and commitment to patient safety.

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Conemaugh Nason Lab and Courier Services

On January 15, 2018, the Laboratory Team at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center were faced with an unexpected testing challenge. The staff at both facilities were able to quickly collaborate for an immediate response. The staff members at both facilities have been able to work together to coordinate services, adjust procedures, and quickly adapt to challenges. Staff dedication, creativity, and hard work has allowed both facilities to continue to provide uninterrupted patient care. This has also created an opportunity for improving processes and building relationships within the health system. Thank you Lab Staff, Blood Bank Staff and Courier Services at both facilities. Together, we make a great team!


TEAM Award

Conemaugh Memorial Blood Bank and Courier Services

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Conemaugh School of Nursing Students Receive 1889 Foundation Scholarships

Conemaugh School of Nursing students received scholarships through the 1889 Foundation for commitments to high academic performance and patient care. “These scholarships will help our students continue their education to achieve high performance that is translated to quality patient care for our community. Thank you to the 1889 Foundation for continuing to support nursing students through these scholarships,” says Lisa Devineni, Director of the Conemaugh School of Nursing.

Front – Juliann Moore, Katlyn Diehl, Alexis Novak, Andrea McCoin, and Samantha FulmerMiddle – Katilynne Moss, Cara Cekada, Alana Somerville, Andrea Mussomeli, Diana Muller, Lindsay Selepack, Katie Snoeberger, Lindsey Crist, Laken Anderson, and Vanessa OrrisBack – Kristan Rouser, Jaiden Locher, Andrea Waltman, Aaron Rieg, Bethann Penrod, Trey Moss, Paul Hutzell, Rebecca Collins, Michael Emerick, Taylor Gruss, Kaitlyn Bailey, Paige Close, and Scott Walsh; Absent – Shannon Schenk, Kaitlyn Castello, Tiffany Miller, Aubrianna Fisher, Jennell Charlton, and Brianna Cornell

Nursing Students Activities

Nursing students preparing forNCLEX Challenge at Penn State New Kensington

Nursing students practicing IV skills

Conemaugh School of NursingStudent of the Month

Alexis Novak is a senior student. Congratulations!(L-R): Dr. Lisa Devineni, Alexis Novak, and Kevin Bean

Expense and Mileage Update


Updated expense and mileage reports are available on Conemaugh’s intranet. The Expense Report is similar to the form always used. If only mileage is being reported, the simplified Mileage Expense form can be used. In all cases, any travel or training outside of the Conemaugh Health System must be pre-approved using the PER-15 Form. If the PER-15 includes a request for a cash advance or item such as registration fee to be paid separately, then a separate check request for these items must be included with the PER-15 as payments can no longer be processed based on the PER-15 alone. Supervisors have a copy of the check request form. In general, the same Conemaugh travel and expense policies within our policy manual remain in effect. Significant changes include: Data fields on both forms MUST BE TYPED. All receipts must be taped to 8 ½ x 11 sheets of paper. Every department now has a new 3-digit department number – consult supervisor. Checks will be mailed to employee’s home address on file. Checks are no longer cut locally, but by a national company called Standard Register.

Mileage Expense Form• Most boxes contain a comment to better explain that field• Be sure to enter complete name and home address• Week Ending: Enter last day of week and the daily dates will automatically populate• COID: 16910 Memorial, 16911 Meyersdale, 16912 Miners, 16915 Conemaugh Physician Practices• Dept Number: New 3-digit code (obtain from supervisor)• Any amounts based on mileage will automatically calculate based on the 2018 rate of $0.545/mile for all miles entered into the “miles driven” boxes • All account numbers at the bottom as well as total amounts will automatically populate – do not change• Complete, print the form, sign/date, have supervisor sign/date, and submit to Accounts Payable• Be sure all supporting documentation and receipts are attached. If smaller than a sheet of paper, must be taped to a sheet of paper.

Expense Report Form• Most boxes contain a comment to better explain that field• Be sure to enter complete name and home address• Week Ending: Enter last day of week and the daily dates will automatically populate• COID: 16910 Memorial, 16911 Meyersdale, 16912 Miners, 16915 Conemaugh Physician Practices• Dept Number: New 3-digit code (obtain from supervisor)• Any amounts based on mileage will automatically calculate based on the 2018 rate of $0.545/mile for all miles entered into the “miles driven” boxes • All account numbers at the bottom as well as total amounts will automatically populate – do not change• Complete, print the form, sign/date, have supervisor sign/date, and submit to Accounts Payable• Be sure all supporting documentation and receipts are attached. If smaller than a sheet of paper, must be taped to a sheet of paper.

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Acceptable Use of Technology Resource Policy Access to personal email accounts from any Conemaugh-owned computer is not permitted. This includes access to any web-based personal email account such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, Atlantic Broadband, Comcast, etc. Access to these email accounts from a Conemaugh-owned computer is prohibited even when the computer is not connected to the Conemaugh network (example – Conemaugh laptop connected to a home network, a hotel internet, guest network, etc.). This restriction applies only to Conemaugh-owned computers and not personal devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc.


Save the Date

Stroke AwarenessHealth Fair

May 11, 2018 11 am - 1 pm

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Atrium

Come celebrate May Stroke Awareness Month. There will be lots of great information, storyboards, and giveaways.

Baskets and door prizes under $25 are welcome.

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Conemaugh East Hills The former building of Conemaugh East Hills has been demolished. Crews will now continue the clean up of the area and providing additional parking for patients. All services in the new building continue to be accessible through the rear entrance.

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s six-week SupremEd Volunteer Program o� ers college students (ages 18 and older) considering a career as a physician the opportunity to gain experience in assisting patients through volunteering at a premier tertiary care, regional referral hospital. SupremeEd Volunteers learn about the educational journey of becoming a physician from current medical students, residents, and physicians during a weekly speaker series and by spending time in Conemaugh Memorial’s state-of-the-art Medical Skills Learning Center.

Program Requirements• Must commit to eight (8) hours per week (including four-hour volunteer shift)

• May not miss more than one week

• Must be at least entering sophomore year in college

• Must currently be enrolled in Pre-Med course work

• Must have a letter or email of reference

• Must commit to follow all Volunteer Services and hospital guidelines and policies

• Volunteer experience within Conemaugh Health System preferred

Applicant Criteria• Student must be currently enrolled in a Pre-Med program and completed at least his/her

fi rst year of the program by the start date

• Student must have an overall GPA of 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale

• Student must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career as a physician

• Student must be polite, considerate, and demonstrate eff ective communication skills

• Student must hold permanent residence in Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, or surrounding counties.

Apply for the SupremEd ProgramLearn more about the SupremEd Program, including application requirements, by visiting

www.conemaugh.org/SupremEd.

For questions, contact Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Services at 814.534.9129.

Created 03/2017, Updated 03/2018

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SupremEd (Summer Pre-Med)2018 Student Volunteer Program


Brain Awareness Fair

Conemaugh Learning Institute Department of Continuing EducationActivity Calendar 2018

Date Educational Activity Time Location Registration Target Audience Credit Type # of Credit(s) Cost*

- Basic Trauma Nurse Course N/A Online REQUIRED Trauma Nurses PSNA 20 Y4 Grand Rounds - Multiple Sclerosis 0700 - 0800 MMC/CROSSROAD OPEN Physicians CME 1 N6 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N6 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N

12 CPR (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider 0900 - 1300 MMC/GS1038 REQUIRED Healthcare Providers Y13 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N13 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N

17 PALS (Initial Day 1) 0800 - 1530 MMC/GS1040 - 1042 REQUIRED Healthcare ProvidersCMEPSNAEMS

14 Y

18 PALS (Initial Day 2) 0800 - 1530 MMC/GS1040 - 1042 REQUIRED Healthcare ProvidersCMEPSNAEMS

- Y

18 Tumor Board 0700 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 1 N

19 Journal Club - Behavioral Medicine Patient Handoff 0700, 1400, 2200 G7 OPEN Nurses ANCC 1 N

19 Journal Club - Caring for Patients with Burn Injuries 1700 ICU CONFERENCE ROOM OPEN Nurses ANCC 1 N20 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N20 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N

20 Journal Club - Guillian-Barre Syndrome 1745 - 1845ROSE 10 CONFERENCE ROOM

OPEN Nurses ANCC 1 N

21 Imaging Symposium 0700 - 1200 Fresh Harvest REQUIRED RadiologistsASRTANCC

42

Y

27 Trauma M&M 0700 - 0730 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N27 Surgery M&M 0730 - 0800 CP1009 CLOSED Physicians CME 0.5 N

28 Cardiovascular Symposium 0700 - 1530 Nemacolin Woodlands REQUIREDPhysicians, Nurses, Dieticians

CMEPSNADIET

6 Y

APRIL

Continuing Education Opportunities

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New LifePoint WebsiteLifePoint Health has launched a new website platform. To view the site, visit lifepointhealth.net.

Year of CommunicationApril: Email and Social Media

Managers will be discussing recommendations for appropriate use of email and social media platforms.

Also watch your email for video examples!

Video Examples

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Wanted

You can help prevent medication abuse and misuse in your community. If you have prescription or over-the-counter and other unused medicines, please consider disposing of them at the:

Unwanted, Unused & Expired Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications

Products AcceptedPrescription MedicationsOver-the-counter MedicationsTablets/CapsulesLiquid MedicationsInhalersCreamsOintmentsNasal SpraysPet Medicines

Not AcceptedIntravenous SolutionsInjectablesNeedles

Conemaugh Health System Take Back DayApril 23, 2018 • 10 am - 2 pm

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s Atrium1086 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA

Law enforcement officials will be on hand to collect these items and dispose of them in a safe, effective and environmentally-friendly way. Individuals will also be on hand to provide information on the Cambria County Drug Coalition, Prevention Coalition, Hearts Against Heroin Campaign, Warm-Hand Off, Support Groups, Medication Safety and more!

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DONATE TODAY

The boxes can be found at the following locations: CMMC’s Atrium Good Samaritan Main Lobby Lee Campus Main Lobby Westwood Finance Conemaugh Medical Park

In April, we will be collecting new and gently used children’s books from Pre-K to middle school to benefit the Read, Return and Repeat Project.Please no textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines.


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