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Trinitas Regional Medical Center is the first healthcare institution in the nationto receive not one but two Center of Excellence designations from the Na-tional League for Nursing, the pre-eminent organization in the country for pro-
moting quality nursing standards and initiatives.
The Trinitas School of Nursing is a repeat recipient of the NLN’s Center of Excellence designation in the category of “Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.” This honor was followed just recently by another accolade, Center of Excellence recognition of Trinitas in the category of “Creating Workplace Environments that Promote Academic Progressionof Nurses.” Trinitas is one of three hospitals in the United States to attain this secondhonor, which recognizes our significant achievements in providing nursing staff withopportunities for academic advancement, enabling nurses to use their new knowledge to improve patient care and outcomes.
This dual honor means that Trinitas nurses – both those in basic nursing education as well as those established in their careers– can benefit from programs that have been recognized as the best in the field. And that is very good news for our patients!
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Proud graduates of the Trinitas School of Nursing,Class of May 2012, join a long line of expertly educated nurses going back to 1891.
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Serving
New Jersey Hospitals
Since 1978
New Jersey’s Hospital Service CorporationCorporate Headquarters
4806 Megill Road Neptune, NJ 07753
732-919-3045www.monoc.org
New Jersey’s Only Hospital Cooperative
Specializing in Medical Transportation
Helicopter Interfacility & 911 Services
The Monmouth-Ocean Hospital Service Corporation (MONOC) is a non-profit hospital cooperative
comprised of 15 acute care hospitals located in 8 counties throughout New Jersey. Formed in 1978,
MONOC is New Jersey’s only hospital cooperativespecializing in medical transportation.MONOC’s mission is to improve health care and reduce costs. MONOC employs
over 700 employees and operates a fleet of over 100 ambulances. Together this
shared services consortium acts as a health care cooperative for these acute care
hospitals and over 2.8 million residents that they serve living in more than 1,800
square miles of the Garden State.
ServicesAmong its numerous service lines, MONOC operates MICU Paramedic Services, Mobile Critical Care
Services, Helicopter interfacility and 911 services, and Basic Life Support interfacility and 911 services.
Additionally, MONOC operates the largest Emergency Medical Services education department in New Jersey
providing continuing medical education to EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, Police Officers, Fire Fighters and
the general public. Coordinating all of MONOC’s communications is a 24/7 state of the art 9-1-1 dispatch
center which handled over 171,000 calls for service in 2012. This central medical transportation coordi-
nation center allows hospitals to schedule all of their medical transportation by simply calling one number
(888-MED-UNIT). Some hospitals are also provided with an in-house transportation coordinator that takes
the burden off of hospital staff to arrange all hospitals transports. The communications center has a staff of
over 60, including Coordinators, Supervisors, dispatchers and call takers.
Internationally AccreditedAs a testament to MONOC’s clinical, operational and business acumen, in 2004 MONOC became the first
company in New Jersey to receive unconditional accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of
Ambulance Services (CAAS). As the “JCAHO of ambulance services,” CAAS standards are viewed as the
gold standard in the industry. Today, MONOC remains one of just over 150 agencies throughout the World to
have obtained this distinction. In 2007, MONOC’s Education Department received organizational accreditation
by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS). As one of
only 95 agencies Worldwide to have earned this prestigious honor, this accreditation is reserved for those few
organizations that are truly dedicated to quality continuing medical education. Additionally, in 2011 MONOC
became an Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED)
and is the only training center in New Jersey for NAED dispatch programs.
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OUR VIEW
Hospital Newspaper has had the pleasure of being at the beautiful League of Nurse’s convention
every year since 2001!
There is no better convention and every exhibitor is treated with the utmost professionalism.
Nurse’s from the Tri-state are treated to the best educational opportunities available. There is always
excitement at the many promotions at the three-day event.
Beyond the convention Gail Hammond, Executive Director of NJLN, helps the communities’ that
the nurse’s serve. Recently the NJLN donated not only $1,000 to assist in the recovery efforts from
Hurricane Sandy, but many others volunteered their time and nursing skills in the recovery.
I hope you get the chance the to thank Gail for her years of service. Hospital Newspaper thinks there is
no one better!
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Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
announced that it has received a $1
million grant from The Dorothy B.
Hersh Foundation to help construct a
14-bed plus minor care pediatric
emergency department. The new pe-
diatric emergency suite will bear The
Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation name
and is scheduled to open in early
spring. When completed, the pedi-
atric ED will be among the largest of
its kind in New Jersey.
“The Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation
welcomed the opportunity to work
with Saint Peter’s on this new addi-
tion to the hospital”, stated Robert W.
Donnelly Jr., the foundation’s presi-
dent and director. “Dorothy would
have been proud to have her name as-
sociated with such a wonderful proj-
ect benefiting the area children and
their families.”
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is
in the midst of a two-and-half-year-
long project to enlarge its emergency
department and expand emergency
services. The pediatric emergency
suite is part of the first phase of that
project. Later additions will include
special treatment bays for women’s
health, acute care and rapid-treatment
patients, a geriatric-friendly design,
and a redesigned entranceway for
ambulances, among numerous signif-
icant enhancements.
“Each year Saint Peter’s treats ap-
proximately 22,000 infants, children
and young adults through our pedi-
atric ED,” said Ronald C. Rak, presi-
dent and CEO of Saint Peter’s
Healthcare System. “Approximately
2,200 to 2,400 of those young pa-
tients are admitted to our hospital as
in-patients. More than 50 percent of
the children visiting the pediatric ED
live at or below 200 percent of the
poverty level. Saint Peter’s is com-
mitted to the expert care of every one
of those children. The Dorothy B.
Hersh pediatric emergency depart-
ment will greatly further our cause in
that important mission of care.”
Among its special features, the
Saint Peter’s pediatric ED will deploy
a dedicated child life specialist to an-
swer any of the emotional concerns
of a child and family members during
a visit. “The child life specialist helps
the child and family cope with illness,
treatments and procedures by using
therapeutic and diversionary inter-
ventions, medical and procedural
play, and offers coping techniques,”
said Michael Hochberg, M.D., chair-
man, department of emergency med-
icine. “If a child is admitted from the
ED to the hospital, the child life spe-
cialist liaisons with in-patient staff to
smooth the transition.”
When it opens, the pediatric ED will
have grown from roughly 3,300 square
feet to 5,200 square feet and feature 14
pediatric beds (11 in private rooms) as
well as fast-track pods, which allow
patients with acute but non-life-
threatening conditions to be diagnosed
within 90 minutes, treated, and then re-
leased. The pediatric ED will treat pa-
tients from newborns to 18-year-olds.
The entire pediatric ED - from floors
to beds – will be brand-new.
“The Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric
ED will help ensure that every child
who seeks our aid will receive nothing
less than the best treatment,” Rak said.
For more information about Saint
Peter’s Healthcare System, please
visit www.saintpetershcs.com or call
732-745-8600.
For more information about the
Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation, visit
www.dorothybhershfoundation.org
An artist rendering of the Pediatric Emergency Department’smain reception area.
Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation awards 1 million for new, expandedchildren’s emergency department
Pediatric area at Saint Peter’s to be one of largest in N.J.
provided
PAGE 8 March, 2013 Hospital Newspaper - NJ
Increasingly the link between inpatient and outpatient care is emergency departments (EDs). They account for about
half of hospital admissions, which is why poor patient throughput cannot be ignored. Issues in the ED are not just ED
issues, they are hospital issues.
In addition, long ED wait times have been tied to negative patient outcomes and low Press Ganey quality scores.
And with more ED closures, the heavy patient loads that are being transferred to open EDs, coupled with the prospect
of more unexpected emergency conditions testing hospital capacities—such as Superstorm Sandy—it is more
important than ever for hospitals to improve their ED processes.
The ED often copes with large numbers of sick and stressed patients. It has limited staff and space, and is much like
a complex machine with many moving parts. Given the potential impact on both patient care and facility costs, your
hospital would likely benefit from a thorough evaluation of your ED throughput. At Nexera, our consultants use their
own clinical experience to help client hospitals assess each component of their ED—process, people, organization
structure, and information technology—while at the same time keeping the ED, the hospital, and cost in mind.
Thorough data collection and analysis is a key step in improving ED flow. After collecting data on the current state of
the ED—such as the total time from door to decision and the number of patients who leave without being treated—
then combining it with comprehensive, cross-departmental interviews with staff and leadership, our consultants can
provide a custom-made assessment and flow design recommendations. This plan works within the departmental and
institutional parameters, providing implementation support that identifies opportunities for savings and efficiency.
The new custom-made ED plan can include alternatives, such as adding a nurse hotline or creating a fast-track system
for non-urgent patients and an observation area for short-term inpatients to improve post-discharge follow-up.
But to address these improvement opportunities and the process gaps identified in the assessment, the ED must
have buy-in from their staff and other departments (e.g., Imaging and Lab) in order to implement the changes.
Increased, sustained improvement is more likely when hospital leadership increases its interaction with staff across
departments through collaborative, regular discussions about the ED and works to align hospital goals with department
goals.
Creating a more efficient ED, which for many patients has become the front door of the hospital, requires coordination
at all levels. Real change can start with an in-depth assessment of current ED performance against best practices.
But real success requires a long-term commitment from the C-suite to make EDucation a priority on your hospital’s
strategic agenda.
Christopher J. O’Connor is Executive Vice President of GNYHA Ventures, Inc., the for-profit arm of the Greater New York Hospital
Association, and President of two GNYHA Ventures companies: GNYHA Services, Inc., an acute care group purchasing organi-
zation, and Nexera, Inc., a healthcare consulting firm. Mr. O’Connor is Chair-Elect of the Association for Healthcare Resource
& Materials Management (AHRMM).
Ask An ExpertAsk An Expert
Christopher J. O’ConnorExecutive Vice President, GNYHA Ventures, Inc.,
President, GNYHA Services, Inc. and President, Nexera, Inc.
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With ED patient throughput increasingly linked to outcomes and satisfaction, a comprehensive
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experience to assess every component of your ED and create a custom improvement plan.
Call us today at (877) NEXERA-0.
PUT YOUR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ON THE FAST TRACK
PAGE 10 March, 2013 Hospital Newspaper - NJ
Latestinfo fo
r
nurses and
students
By Alison Lazzaro
As the snow settles along the side of the roads and you wish
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhogs day,
you are not alone in feeling the winter drag. March madness sets
in when school or work feels monotonous and your routine falls
into a rut. Here are some easy ways to de-stress yourself this
winter and enhance your outlook on nursing.
Put a little love in your heart: Sign up for a volunteer day.
Helping others is the basis of your profession, but it can also boost
your mood. While enriching your resume and life experiences, taking
a few hours of your day to help out at a nursing home or with after
school activities could be just what you need to change up your routine.
Nurse’s Viewpoint
Hospital Newspaper Correspondent
March Madness
Everybody dance now: Taking a break to go to the gym can seem monotonous when you repeat the same exercises.
So break up your usual work out with a new exercise class. Short on cash? Online workout videos can be done at home
without costing you a dime. Get your friends together to improve your cardiovascular health while getting a good laugh
out of the silly workout moves.
Rub-a-dub-dub: Start spring cleaning early. Turn on some of your favorite background music and do a clean sweep of
your room. This will get you off the couch, break up your day and leave you invigorated to get back to the books when
everything is in its place.
Top chef: Take a break from researching for your next class and pick out a
recipe you have been meaning to try. Cooking or baking something new can
excite your taste buds. The best part? You have a great home cooked meal
once you are done or you can satisfy your sweet tooth.
Pamper yourself. You might not want to spend the money on a day at the spa,
but making time to give yourself a mani pedi can be a nice release to relax.
A bright color can help you remember that spring is right around the corner!
Schedule something to look forward to: Put on your calendar a day at
the aquarium, night at a comedy club, or even just a movie night at home
with a few friends. Having future plans can keep you motivated to stay on
top of your work that week and energize you.
Relieving stress is an important part of nursing because it allows us to take a few moments to focus on ourselves so that
we can provide better patient care for others. Although the weather might not be as bright and sunny as we want, these little
tips can keep you from going mad in March!
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Coming off another snowstorm, it’s nice to
know that, soon, you can put away the shovel
and snow blower.
The weather is about to break. Finally! Believe
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The springtime serves as peak home-buying
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agent and real estate lawyer, they can negotiate and review that contract on your behalf. If you
end up negotiating the price of the property, make sure that you check in with your H.E.L.P.
Program representative. You do not want to overbid the price of the property and then not be
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educationAMA medical students tell Congress: Protect Residency Programs
Hundreds of medical students from across the
country visited Capitol Hill for the AMA’s medical
student advocacy day. They urged Congress to
retain Medicare funding for graduate medical
education (GME) programs, known as residencies,
and lift the cap to increase the number of
Medicare-supported residency slots. As the nation
deals with a physician shortage, it is important that
all medical students can complete their training
and care for patients.
“Residency training gives new physicians
hands-on experience and provides high-quality
care to patients,” said AMA President Jeremy
Lazarus, M.D. “Limiting residency slots available
to train physicians as they leave medical school
creates a bottleneck in the system and prevents the
physician workforce from growing to meet the
needs of our nation’s patients.”
The demand for physicians will grow as the
U.S. population continues to age, life expectancy
increases and 30 million newly-insured Americans
have increased access to health care services from
the Affordable Care Act.
Medical schools are expanding enrollment and
making changes to prepare students for the future
practice of medicine, and the AMA has announced
a $10 million initiative to further accelerate change
in undergraduate medical education. But that is
just part of the continuum of medical education
essential to produce physicians ready to meet
future demands. The number of GME slots has
been frozen by the federal government since 1997,
and U.S. medical school graduates will exceed the
number of available slots as soon as 2015.
“Medical students, patients and physicians
who are concerned about protecting GME slots
to reduce the physician shortage can contact
their elected officials through a new website,
www.SaveGME.org,” said Dr. Lazarus. “The
timing is especially critical as Medicare budget
cuts from sequestration could have an impact on
funding for graduate medical education.”
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Medical student advocates call for retaining
funding for graduate medical education,
and increasing training positions
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The January 2013 graduates of the
Trinitas School of Nursing, the largest
class in the school’s history, were awarded
their diplomas and their Associate degrees
at a ceremony held recently at the main
campus of Union County College with
which the school is affiliated.
The class boasts 71 graduates from New
Jersey and 25 from New York. Eleven
men are included among the graduates
who have completed the nursing/Associ-
ate Degree program offered at the school
which is recognized as one of the largest
nursing schools in the nation. Twenty of
the graduates were Licensed Practical
Nurses who completed their studies to
achieve their RN degree. Three of the
graduates received Nursing High Honors
while 22 others received Nursing Honors.
The Trinitas School of Nursing cur-
rently holds a designation as a National
League for Nursing Center of Nursing Ed-
ucation Excellence for its commitment to
nursing education excellence among its
faculty and student body through 2015. At
the Union County College campus in Eliz-
abeth, the Trinitas School of Nursing has
a state-of-the-art 16-bed Learning/Simu-
lation Center simulation lab Students and
faculty members work together in the lab
that resembles a fully outfitted Intensive
Care Unit. Here, patient care simulators
(men, women and infants) serve as pa-
tients with whom nursing students practice
their skills.
Trinitas is the recipient of Laerdal Med-
ical Corporation's Pinnacle Award for Col-
laboration in Education (PACE Award) for
its leadership contribution to the develop-
ment of standards and practices in simula-
tion-based learning in nursing education.
Marybeth Kelley, MSN, MEd, RN,
CNE, Dean of the School, who holds an
honorary doctorate from the College of
Saint Elizabeth located in Convent Sta-
tion, New Jersey, has also been honored as
a visionary for her commitment to cultural
diversity among the faculty and student
populations at the School. The National
League for Nursing has recognized Trini-
tas School of Nursing as the first in the
United States to have 100% of its eligible
faculty certified with the Certification in
Nursing Education (CNE) credential.
Interest in the Trinitas School of
Nursing stretches around the world. In
2011, the School hosted the visit of two
Australian nurse educators and researchers
who consulted with faculty members
about a simulation program for their
respective institutions.
For more information on Trinitas Re-
gional Medical Center, visit: www.Trinitas
RMC.org or call (908) 994-5138.
About Trinitas School of Nursing
Trinitas School of Nursing, one of the largest nursing schools in the
nation, conducts a Cooperative Nursing Program with Union County
College and confers a Diploma in Nursing from Trinitas and an Asso-
ciate Degree from the College. Initially offering nursing studies as the
Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, Trinitas School
of Nursing has been in continuous operation since 1891. Trinitas
School of Nursing received a renewal of its designation as a Center of
Excellence in Nursing Education (2011 – 2015) from the National
League for Nursing for its commitment to both student and faculty ad-
vancement. The Cooperative Nursing Program offers a Diploma in
Nursing from Trinitas School of Nursing and an Associate in Science
Degree from Union County College upon successful completion of the
curriculum. Fully accredited by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.,
the program offers a basic course of study in nursing. Itprovides a sound
theoretical base of knowledge in the nursing, biological, behavioral and
sociological sciences and integrates this knowledge into academic and
practical experiences within the health and illness continuum of client
care. Utilization of a variety of health care agencies facilitates the ap-
plication of all aspects of the students’ learning. Students earn a total
of 75 credits in the Cooperative Nursing Program. Upon graduation,
students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exami-
nation(NCLEX) for Registered Nurse Licensure. For information
about the program of study at Trinitas School of Nursing, call 908-659-
5200 or visit www.trinitashospital.org/school_of_nursing.htm.
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Since its founding in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Peace, Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey,
has evolved into a dynamic and comprehensive medical center
that combines the highest standards of clinical proficiency
and advanced technology with the convenience of a local
community setting.
Widely recognized for its commitment to caring and
compassion - as reflected in the Holy Name model of care,
in its culturally and linguistically sensitive outreach programs,
in the Villa Marie Claire residential hospice that offers a
holistic, family-focused approach to achieving quality of
life for people with advanced terminal illness - Holy Name’s
commitment to innovation fosters the development of
medical, surgical and technological initiatives across the
spectrum of its departments and service lines, as exemplified
by the Interventional Institute at Holy Name Medical Center,
one of the Medical Center’s Centers of Excellence.
The Institute offers innovative, non-surgical treatment
options for a broad spectrum of illnesses, from vascular
conditions and gynecologic health problems to skeletal disease
and cancer. A dynamic field whose treatment techniques are
adaptable to many different medical problems, interventional
radiology (IR), is a rapidly growing medical specialty devoted
to advancing patient care through minimally invasive, targeted
treatments that are performed with the assistance of imaging
guidance.
Under the leadership of John H. Rundback, MD, an inter-
nationally recognized specialist in the field of interventional
radiology, board-certified interventionalist physicians insert
narrow catheters and miniature instruments
through tiny incisions, and navigate them
directly to the treatment site. Often performed
on an outpatient basis, IR carries fewer risks than
surgery, with less discomfort and faster recovery.
More important, treatment results are comparable
to those of traditional approaches.
This revolutionary branch of medicine can
shrink uterine fibroid tumors that once necessitated
a hysterectomy, clear a life-threatening blood
clot in a deep leg vein, eliminate leg pain and
amputation risk from plaque buildup in the
peripheral arteries, resolve unsightly varicose veins,
stabilize painful spine fractures due to osteoporosis,
and deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells.
Its success in limb salvage has earned the Institute a
national reputation and helped to establish it as a referral center
for complex vascular care. “Advanced technology delivered
by a highly skilled collaborative medical team in a dedicated
hospital setting,” says Dr. Rundback, “enables the Interven-
tional Institute at Holy Name Medical Center to provide its
patients with an extraordinarily sophisticated level of care.”
Services of the Interventional Institute at Holy Name Medical Center:
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment • Limb salvage • Chemoembolization and transcatheter chemoembolization • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) • Ablation of nonresectable lung cancers • Uterine fibroid embolization • Fallopian tube recanalization • Pelvic congestion syndrome • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment • Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins • Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for osteoporosis • Microsphere radioembolization
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Trinitas Regional Medical Center provides a more direct routeto critical care for heart attack patients
Dr. Fayez Shamoon, Director of Cardiovascular Services (left), confers with Dr. John D’Angelo, Chairman of the Department ofEmergency Medicine, about the life-saving potential of field assessments of patients suffering heart attacks caused by blockedarteries, known as STEMI.
When the recommended timeframe of
emergency angioplasty treatment for a heart
attack is only 90 minutes, every minute is
crucial.
When a healthcare facility is able to cut 15
to 20 minutes off its “door-to-balloon” time,
the potential for saving lives soars.
At Trinitas Regional Medical Center, that
life-saving potential is realized every time a
heart attack patient is en route. Field assess-
ments of emergency responders trigger an
early call to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
The Cath Lab team calls the Emergency De-
partment where doctors can assess the patient
and confirm the diagnosis immediately upon
arrival resulting in reduced time spent in the
Emergency Room.
Trinitas is one of the only medical centers
in New Jersey to offer this direct line to car-
diac care. Patients experiencing STEMI (ST
segment elevation myocardial infarction, a
heart attack brought on by a blocked coro-
nary artery) have traditionally been forced to
make a first stop in a hospital’s ER before
being brought to a cardiac unit for treatment
– a practice the American Heart Association
is lobbying to change,” says Trinitas Mobile
ICU Coordinator Ken Reardon.
“It comes down to doing what’s in the pa-
tient’s best interest,” Reardon says. “Now
when we have a patient in the field showing
STEMI, EMS responders have a 20-minute
head start in notifying the hospital and the
cath lab. They can perform a 12-lead ECG
and transmit those results [from the truck] to
the hospital and on-call staff via e-mail and
fax, and they can keep that patient on a
stretcher all the way to the lab.”
Reardon, along with Chairman of the De-
partment of Emergency Medicine John
D’Angelo, DO, FAAEM, Fayez Shamoon,
MD, Medical Director of Cardiovascular
Services, and RNs Denise Loneker and Jan-
ice Lynch were among the key players in
helping transform Trinitas’ response to
STEMI emergencies. For D’Angelo, who’d
seen the system succeed at the Florida facil-
ity where he worked before joining Trinitas,
the premise is simple. “Time is muscle,” he
says. “Symptom onset [when a patient expe-
riences chest pain] to opening the blocked ar-
tery is critical. Our patients need to
recognize signs of a heart attack and present
to the Emergency Department immediately.
Every second counts—every second we save
means we’re saving heart muscle and poten-
tially preventing complications like fluid re-
tention and shortness of breath.”
D’Angelo continues, “Our approach is to
view medicine through the eyes of our pa-
tients. The team at Trinitas recognizes that
the quicker we get blood flowing again to a
patient's heart muscle, the better the out-
come. A patient's quality of life depends on
our ability to respond with a best-practice
approach.” For patients arriving in an am-
bulance, that means being able to remain on
the paramedic stretcher all the way to the
cardiac lab without spending extra time at an
ER stop and transferring to another stretcher.
Patients who walk into the ER and present
cardiac arrest symptoms are given an EKG
and evaluated on the spot.
With so many departments either directly
or indirectly involved in emergency cardiac
patient care, effective collaboration is vital in
ensuring the initiative runs efficiently. To
that end, D’Angelo holds monthly meetings
to assess recent cases and identify ways that
“door-to-balloon” time can be even further
reduced.
“We have monthly ‘door-to-balloon’
meetings of all critical personnel to scrutinize
where we can pick up more time in the
process,” he says. “The idea is to create a
feedback loop so that everyone’s sharing
information and best practices, to make
sure everyone is educated on the best way
to do this.”
As Reardon points out, it wasn’t difficult
to bring the staff together in making the new
system work. “There’s no downside to it,”
he says. “It’s what’s right for the patient,
which makes it what’s right for the hospital,
and it’s a win for everyone.”
“This is a total collaborative effort,”
D’Angelo adds. The team consists of EMS,
Emergency Department Personnel — secre-
taries, nurses, technicians, doctors and the
leadership team—catheterization lab mem-
bers, the interventional cardiologist and the
intensive care team who receive the patient
post-procedure. Our senior administrators,
Trinitas’ President and Chief Executive Offi-
cer Gary Horan and Chief Nursing Executive
Bernadette Countryman are committed to
making Trinitas a leader in cardiovascular
care.”
That Trinitas is served by a relatively
small, concentrated paramedic unit ensured
that training on the new procedure could run
quickly and efficiently; since September,
STEMI patients from Elizabeth and the sur-
rounding area have seen the benefits. About
three patients per month are expected to be
transported to the cardiac lab under this new
procedure, and that can translate into dozens
of lives saved every year by shaving precious
minutes off the front end of a response time.
“Reperfusion is the most important part of
this process,” Reardon says. “The quicker
you get patients on the table [in the lab], the
more heart you can save. By saving more
heart muscle, you’re decreasing recovery
time and patients can spend less time in the
hospital.”
In conjunction with the American Heart
Association’s Mission: Lifeline initiative to
change the way STEMI patients are trans-
ported, received and treated,Trinitas Regional
Medical Center is leading the way in provid-
ing more efficient, effective care when these
types of coronary blockages threaten lives.
The AHA estimates that less than half of
STEMI patients around the country receive
treatment within their recommended time-
frames; Trinitas is taking the lead among
New Jersey hospitals in changing that life-or-
death trend.
About Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC),
a major center for comprehensive health
services for those who live and work in
Central New Jersey, is a Catholic teaching
medical center sponsored by the Sisters of
Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with
Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. With
10 Centers of Excellence across the contin-
uum of care, Trinitas has distinguished itself
in cardiology, cancer care, behavioral health,
renal care, nursing education, diabetes man-
agement, wound healing and sleep medicine.
For more information on Trinitas Regional
Medical Center, visit: www.TrinitasRMC.org
or call (908) 994-5138.
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Hospital Newspaper - NJ March, 2013 Page 19
Smartphone Technology for faster heart attack careHunterdon Medical Center
(HMC) is taking advantage of
the latest smartphone technology
to minimize the time it takes for
heart attack patients to receive
lifesaving treatment.
Paramedics with HMC’s
Mobile Intensive Care Unit are
using iPhones to send electro-
cardiogram (EKG) results di-
rectly from the field. These
real-time results can help physi-
cians diagnose a heart attack and
activate the treatment team be-
fore a patient even arrives at the
hospital. As a result, patients
can be “fasttracked” for emer-
gency angioplasty, the most ef-
fective procedure available to
restore blood flow to the heart,
according to Andrey Espinoza,
MD, Medical Director of the
Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
“Everyone involved can re-
spond much more quickly when
we have EKG results in ad-
vance,” Dr. Espinoza says.
“In some cases, our team is
literally sitting there waiting for
paramedics to walk through the
door.”
Prior to iPhone technology,
transmitting EKGs via cellphone
was slow and somewhat unreli-
able, says Martin Hogan, Direc-
tor of the Mobile Intensive Care
Unit. What’s more, results could
only be sent to the hospital’s
Emergency Department (ED).
Now, paramedics can send an
iPhone photo of test results. The
photo goes directly to iPads in
the ED and Cardiac Catheteriza-
tion Lab as well as to iPhones
carried by the hospital’s inter-
ventional cardiologists.
Paramedics follow up with a
call to ED doctors, who deter-
mine whether to activate the
hospital’s heart attack treatment
protocol.
“It’s not uncommon for a
heart attack patient to arrive by
ambulance in extreme distress,
only to be resting comfortably
45 minutes later after emergency
angioplasty,” Mr. Hogan ex-
plains. “It’s just unbelievable to
see the science and the technol-
ogy and the talent all converge
to make a difference in a pa-
tient’s life—it’s the greatest
thing in the world.”
To learn more about cardiac
care at Hunterdon Medical
Center, visit www.hunterdon-
healthcare.org.
Hunterdon Medical Center.
Left to right: Meghan Sheehan, RT, RCIS, Felicia Snyder, RN, BC,William Schafranek, MD, Kathy Morgan, RN, BSN, BC and PamMoss, RN, BC. photos provided
PAGE 20 March, 2013 Hospital Newspaper - NJ
Two Families, Joined By One Heart, Are Connected After 19-Month SearchCPR skills key to saving one life and giving life to six more
Fifteen year old Washingtonville resident Brianna Barker
doesn’t have to sit out of gym class anymore because of her
heart condition. She says she can go hiking with her friends,
she can climb waterfalls. She can be the person she wanted
to be – because of a North Carolina family’s ultimate gift –
their daughter’s heart.
It’s been 19 months of searching by Brianna’s mother,
Veronica Barker, to finally find the heart donor’s family in
Kinston, North Carolina. The two families’ previous attempts
at corresponding had failed but now the two families have
been connected by email. The Barkers hope to eventually
travel to North Carolina to meet the donor family face-to-face
to provide what they hope will be an ounce of healing for the
Rouse family, who lost their 16-year old daughter, Kaitlyn
Nicole Rouse, after a tragic battle with prescription drug
addiction.
“I feel so blessed to have been able to find the donor family
that saved Brianna's life, and further that our donor family warmly
welcomed communication with us,” said Veronica Barker,
“Brianna has her life back, there will never be enough words
to thank them for the amazing gift of life that they gave us.
Shannon Rouse, Kaitlyn’s mother, said she prayed for the
little girl who received Kaitlyn’s heart but she never learned
the outcome of the heart transplant surgery. When she re-
ceived the Veronica Barker’s email, she said she dropped
everything in her hands. “It’s so emotional to learn that
Brianna is alive and is so much like Kaitlyn - so articulate,
so smart. I am so proud and happy that she is that kind of child
and that she’ll be a powerful impact on the world and other
kids that she meets,” said Shannon Rouse, Kaitlyn’s mother.
Brianna’s Story:
As a child, Brianna Barker suffered heart muscle deterio-
ration, or cardiomyopathy, due to a virus that damaged her
heart. She eventually had a defibrillator implanted to correct
the irregular heartbeat caused by the scarred heart tissue.
But on the night of June 10, 2011, after the 8th grade school
dance, she told her mother she was tired and didn’t feel well.
She collapsed suddenly from cardiac arrest (SCA) at home.
Her mother, Veronica Barker, called 911 and the dispatcher
gave her CPR instructions by phone. She had learned CPR
in high school and thanks to the 911 dispatcher Brad Dain’s
instruction, her training came back to her. She continued CPR
until the ambulance arrived.
Brianna survived, without brain damage, thanks to her
mother’s immediate CPR. Her heart was severely damaged,
however, and she went to top of transplant list. She was only
14 years old.
Kaitlyn’s Story:
At the same time in Kinston, North Carolina, 16-year-old
Kaitlyn Nicole Rouse, was home facing the challenges of
being released too early from prescription drug rehab
program. When an injury prevented her from participating in
cheerleading, her social network diminished. Teenage pressures
overcame her and she turned to illegally acquired prescription
drugs. Her mother eventually entered her into a drug rehab
program but there was a lack of funding for her to continue,
local resources were not available.
On June 23, her mother’s birthday, she was pulled uncon-
scious from her family pool by her brother. Her mother used
CPR to revive her but despite multiple attempts by EMT’s
and eventually hospital staff, she did not survive. She was
pronounced dead at the hospital, from prescription drug over-
dose. Kaitlyn’s life ended tragically but thanks to her mother’s
CPR and selflessness, it was possible to have save six more
lives by donating her organs.
On June 24th, Brianna received Kaitlyn’s heart and was
discharged after only ten days, on July 4th. She is now living
a normal teenage girl’s life. She is an A-student and she gives
back to her community. She and her mom are advocates the
American Heart Association. Last spring, they’ve traveled to
the NY state capitol to speak out for the CPR in the Schools
Bill. They will share their story at an upcoming Go Red For
Women Luncheon in Poughkeepsie, NY to request support
for AHA programs and research. They also speak out for
organ donation, through Donate Life New York.
“Brianna is amazing and proof positive of the importance
of CPR. Now she is trying to help give the gift of life to others.
The Barkers have worked tirelessly to spread the word that
CPR can and will save lives. We hope others will join
their crusade to turn the CPR in Schools Bill into law,” said
Julianne Hart, AHA NYS Government Relations Director.
“I never thought that I would need to know how to use
CPR. I don’t even know how I did it,” said Ms. Rouse, “After
Kaitlyn’s death, I was afraid I didn’t do it right. No parent
should ever have to feel that way.”
Kaitlyn’s family has since started the PEACE Foundation
– PEACE stands for Prescription - Education - Abuse - Coun-
seling and Empowerment. PEACE will be one of the few
organizations in the east aimed specifically at prescription
drug abuse. Ms. Rouse is a tireless advocate for preventing
prescription drug abuse, serving on multiple councils and
advocacy groups for teens.
Both families feel blessed that they found each other. They
have connected on Facebook through the “In Memory of
Kaitlyn Nicole Rouse” page. Her story there says that Kaitlyn
wanted to be a cardiologist to make a difference and save
lives. Because of CPR and her family’s selflessness through
organ donation, Kaitlin saved six lives.
People can learn more about CPR or find a local CPR
training class at www.heart.org/CPR . To show support for
the CPR in Schools Bill, contact your representative through
www.yourethecure.org.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving
people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and
No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund
innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies,
and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and
treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the
nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated
to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get
involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit www.heart.org or call
any of our offices around the country. The AHA is the leader
in CPR education. Visit www.heart.org/CPR.
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Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center announces new OrthopedicSurgery Residency Program
Meadowlands Hospital Medical
Center (MHMC) recently an-
nounced the accreditation of its
new Orthopedic Surgery Resi-
dency Program, the hospital’s first
medical residency.
“Orthopedic surgery is an ex-
ceptionally challenging and com-
petitive specialty and we’re
honored that our hospital has been
selected as the training ground for
new surgeons,” said Dr. Maurizio
Miglietta, MHMC Chief of Sur-
gery and Director of Medical Ed-
ucation. “This is the first of what
will be several residency programs
provided by Meadowlands Hospi-
tal Medical Center.”
The new residency program, ac-
credited by the American Osteo-
pathic Association, will commence
on July 1, 2013. The five-year pro-
gram is approved for twenty posi-
tions.
The MHMC program is unique
in that it is designed to give partic-
ipants a greater depth and breadth
of experiences by exposing them
to a variety of patient populations
in the Meadowlands region. We are
thrilled to welcome an academic
environment at the hospital.”
The hospital has also expanded
its patient programs and services.
The MHMC Emergency Services
launched a fleet of six ambulances
and three support vehicles. The
Outpatient Physician’s Center has
increased the number of ambulatory
services provided, providing pa-
tients with specialized care in one
convenient location.
MHMC is accredited by DNV,
the Joint Commission on Accredi-
tation of Healthcare Organizations,
the American Diabetes Association,
the American College of Radiology,
and the Medical Society of New
Jersey. Memberships include the
American Hospital Association, the
New Jersey Hospital Association,
and the Hudson Perinatal Consor-
tium. Meadowlands Hospital is cer-
tified by the ACR with the highest
ratings in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and
Mammography, making it one of
only a few select hospitals with
these four national certifications
and by the Clinical Laboratory Im-
provement Amendments.
Meadowlands Hospital Medical
Center values the expression of its
mission through open communica-
tion because we understand that the
true power of healing lies not only
in the excellence and professional-
ism of its staff, but in an environ-
ment of integrity and safety.
According to Hospital Compare,
part of the Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital
Quality Initiative, Meadowlands
was the highest ranked hospital in
Hudson County for physician com-
munication, pain management,
cleanliness, overall care and recom-
mendations. MHMC also received
a 5-star rating for gall bladder
(cholecystectomy) surgery out-
comes for the second consecutive
year from Healthgrades, the leading
provider of information to help con-
sumers make an informed decision
about a physician or hospital.
Healthgrades bases its objective
measures solely on clinical per-
formance.
found in Northern New Jersey. In
addition to their rounds at Mead-
owlands Hospital, residents will
have the opportunity to rotate
through Palisades Medical Center,
Englewood Hospital Medical Cen-
ter and Hackensack University
Medical Center for additional spe-
cialty training.
“There will always be a need for
top notch physicians and surgeons
to serve people living in the area,”
said Lynn McVey, MHMC Acting
CEO. “By bringing in physicians to
this part of the state early in the be-
ginning stages of their careers,
we’ll create a pipeline of specialists
who will be eager to live and work
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SCVTS Health Occupation students acquire hands-on experience during Matheny visit
Visiting with Matheny adult patient Rasheedah Mahali are, clockwise from lower left:Jocelyne Munoz (glasses) and Michaelle Pelaez of Bound Brook; NJ; Dayanna Mendoza,North Plainfield, NJ; Nancy Giamo, Bridgewater, NJ; Ina Geathers, Somerville; NJ; DanielaLopez, Raritan, NJ; Sabrinna Miranda and Zoe Ledesma, North Plainfield; and BethanySchultz, Hillsborough, NJ.
Health occupation students from the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in
Bridgewater, NJ, regularly rotate through the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack,
NJ, to observe treatment sessions in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, music
therapy, recreation therapy, dietary services and pharmacy services. During the most recent visit in
early January, the students, according to their instructor Kim Vasaturo, “were genuinely amazed at all
the adaptive equipment and truly astonished at how, despite their disabilities, these young people
(Matheny patients) are just like them.”
Among the activities the students experienced were: driving motorized wheelchairs, riding on adap-
tive bicycles and getting raised into a wheelchair by Matheny’s overhead lift system. Matheny is a
special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental
disabilities. The SCVTS students are encouraged to connect conventional classroom instruction with
work-linked experiences.
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Atlantic Health System, honored for Security Program, receives Inaugural Cso40 Award
Atlantic Health System has been
selected as one of the inaugural
2013 CSO40 Award honorees by
IDG’s CSO magazine.
The parent organization of
Morristown, Overlook and Newton
Medical Centers and Goryeb
Children’s Hospital was selected
for its “Red Cell” program, a
method in which AHS’s security
team finds ways to improve the
hospital system’s security – by
attempting to thwart it.
The prestigious honor is bestowed
upon a select group of organiza-
tions that have demonstrated that
their security projects/initiatives
have created outstanding business
value and thought leadership for
their companies. Atlantic Health
System will accept its award at the
CSO40 Security Confab + Awards
conference held on April 2-3, 2013,
just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlantic Health System was se-
lected for its protection and security
services department’s “Red Cell”
program. “Red Cell,” which was
also recognized by the Joint Com-
mission in 2012 among a list of best
practices in health care security, is
among the examples of the depart-
ment’s preparedness initiatives.
The program includes regular
infiltration testing, in which under-
cover security agents attempt to
gain unauthorized access to sensi-
tive areas of Atlantic Health System
facilities, in order to identify and
prevent potential breaches. During
these surveys, the undercover,
plainclothes agents test locks and
access to equipment, as well as the
ability of employees to question or
challenge individuals as to whether
they are authorized to be in a
particular area.
“The best way to begin to fortify
your security is to identify the
potential risks,” said Alan Robin-
son, director of protection and
security services and emergency
management for Atlantic Health
System. “Continually testing our
system, especially our employees’
attention to security, is crucial to
preventing these risks.”
CSO is the premier content and
community resource for security
decision-makers leading “business
risk management” efforts within
their organization. Starting in 2013,
the CSO40 Awards recognizes 40
organizations for security projects
and initiatives that demonstrate out-
standing business value and thought
leadership. The CSO40 Awards are
scored according to a uniform set of
criteria by a panel of judges that in-
cludes security leaders, industry
experts, and academics.
“We would like to congratulate
this inaugural class of CSO40
Award honorees,” said Derek
Slater, editor in chief, CSO. “This
year's honorees have created
outstanding security projects and
initiatives that have truly resulted in
positive long-lasting outcomes for
their organizations. We are pleased
to have these organizations as
our first class of CSO40 Award
honorees.”
Atlantic Health System’s security
force oversees approximately nine
million square feet of facilities
throughout New Jersey. The depart-
ment has a senior staff with 300-
plus combined years of experience
in law enforcement, investigation,
security, fire safety, regulatory com-
pliance and emergency manage-
ment, and utilizes state-of-the-art
technology to keep staff, patients
and visitors safe.
For more information about
Atlantic Health System, please visit
www.atlantichealth.org.
For more information about CSO
magazine, visit www.csoonline.com.
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Plymouth Rock Assurance is a marketing name used by a group of separate companies that write and manage property and casualty insurance in multiple states. Insurance in New Jersey is offered by Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey on behalf of High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company and their affiliates. Each company is financially responsible only for its own insurance products. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policies as issued by each company. Group discounts apply to policies written in High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company. If the discount is not currently applied, it may be added upon request. May not be combined with any other group discounts. Offer available to New Jersey residents only.
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The Chang Foundation, based in
Westfield, New Jersey, recently pre-
sented Children’s Specialized Hos-
pital Foundation with a pledge for
$250,000. The funding will support
the renovation of the pediatric am-
bulatory care center which provides
specialty physician services to chil-
dren with a variety of special needs.
The support from the Chang Foun-
dation will enable the hospital to
renovate the unit and ultimately en-
hance the entire patient experience.
The origin of the Chang Founda-
tion’s mission is to help young peo-
ple who cannot afford much needed
medical treatment on their own.
“When we considered Children's
Specialized Hospital, we realized
that we had a perfect fit,” said
Michael Miller, Chang Foundation
investment advisor. “We are glad to
have been of assistance to Chil-
dren's Specialized and know that
our grant will help many deserving
young people.”
As the largest pediatric rehabili-
tation hospital in the United States,
Children’s Specialized Hospital of-
fers highly experienced pediatric
medical subspecialists who are
leaders in their fields. The compre-
hensive range of medical subspe-
cialists available at Children’s
Specialized Hospital include those
in the following disciplines: devel-
opmental pediatrics, pediatric
physiatry (physical medicine and
rehabilitation), pediatric neurology,
orthopedics, urology, ophthalmol-
ogy, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose,
and throat), orthotics and casting &
splinting.
“The improvements will allow us
to provide a more welcoming, family
friendly environment,” said Dr. Uday
Mehta, associate medical director
and neuro-developmental pediatri-
cian for Children’s Specialized Hos-
pital in Mountainside. “We diagnose
and treat children with conditions
such as autism, ADHD, develop-
mental delays, brain injuries, fetal al-
cohol syndrome and cerebral palsy.
The Chang Foundation’s very gener-
ous gift will undoubtedly change the
way healthcare is given to this very
special group of patients.”
Children’s Specialized Hospital is
the preeminent provider of rehabili-
tation services for children with spe-
cial needs. The hospital serves
children affected by brain injury,
spinal cord injury, premature birth,
autism, developmental delays, and
life-changing illnesses. Children’s
Specialized Hospital has eight sites
in New Jersey and treats 19,000 chil-
dren each year, making it the largest
pediatric rehabilitation system of its
kind in the nation. Services include
outpatient services, acute rehabilita-
tion, and long-term care through its
sites in Bayonne, Clifton, Mountain-
side, Toms River, Fanwood, Hamil-
ton, New Brunswick and Roselle
Park as well as outreach programs in
many communities.
Children’s Specialized Hospital
Foundation supports the programs
and services of the hospital. The
Foundation is ranked among the top
six pediatric hospital foundations in
the country. To help, or find more
information, visit www.childrens-
specialized.org.
Chang Foundation makes gift of $250,000 to Children’sSpecialized Hospital Foundation
From left to right: Phil Salerno, president and chief developmentofficer for Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation; CyreneFoltz, Chang Foundation treasurer; Gweneth McNabola, ChangFoundation president and David Foltz, Chang Foundation legalcounsel. The check was presented at the Children’s SpecializedHospital Ambulatory Care Center in Mountainside.
Funding to support renovation of
Specialty Pediatric Care Center
provided
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NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION
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8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Convention Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. GRAND EXHIBITION HALL OPEN (Free Morning Refreshments) 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. New Jersey Nursing Convention’s Opening Ceremonies 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. KEYNOTE SESSION (Contact Hours)
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) There will be 18 Poster Presentations available for review that highlight current issues in health care. 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING - 2013 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Contact Hours) 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION LUNCHEON (Contact Hours)
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1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. STUDENT TRACK ONLY -- CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS STU1 – TOPIC: Interviewing Techniques & Job Seeking SPEAKER: Claudia Cotarelo, Talent Acquisition and Strategic Recruiter, Atlantic Health System OBJECTIVES: Identify social media, interviewing techniques, searching for a job, and effective resume writing. STU2 – TOPIC: NCLEX Test Tips SPEAKER: Laura Moskaluk , RN, MSN, CNE, Faculty, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School OBJECTIVES: Review of basis prioritization mnemonic; review of alternate form questions; sample NCLEX style questions 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STUDENT TRACK ONLY -- CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS STU3 – TOPIC: Interviewing Techniques & Job Seeking -- (Repeat of STU-1 Topic) STU4 – TOPIC: NCLEX Test Tips – (Repeat of STU-2 Topic) 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) A1-TOPIC: The Transgender Population: The “T” In LGBT SPEAKER: Barbara Chamberlain, PhD, APRN, MBA, President, BJC Consultants OBJECTIVES: Describe the history of the LGBT movement; Compare and contrast the unique needs of the transgender individual; State one victim of transgender hate crimes; Explore the myths surrounding the LGBT population. A2 – TOPIC: A Nurse’s Role in Disasters SPEAKER: Kathe M. Conlon, BSN,RN,CEM MSHS, Burn Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Education Coordinator, St. Barnabas OBJECTIVES: Identify disaster types and implement appropriate nursing interventions for pt. care; Understand evolution of
disaster nursing and its role in modern times; Understand the impact of disasters on nursing practice. A3 – TOPIC: Dealing With Difficult Student Situations SPEAKER: Patricia A. Castaldi, DNP, RN, ANEF, Director, Practical Nursing Program, Union County College OBJECTIVES: Recognize difficult situations that may occur in nursing education setting; Identify effective strategies for
dealing with difficult students; Incorporate principles for the revision and/or development of program policies. A4 – TOPIC: Care Transitions – Partnerships That Work for Patients SPEAKERS: Alyce Brophy, RN, BSN, MPH, President/CEO, Community Visiting Nurses, and
Alyssa Kizun, MSW, LCSW, CCM, Director of Care Management, Somerset Medical Center OBJECTIVES: Identify and discuss the formation, implementation and results of a community collaborative for Care
Transitions utilizing the Coleman Transitions Care Model; Discuss formation of community provider collaborations and the implementation of evidenced based models of care.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CONVENTION WELCOME CELEBRATION (NJLN Scholarship Drawing, Attendee Prize Drawing) 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) B1 - TOPIC: S.O.S. – Support Our Staff and Stop The “Suffering in Silence” SPEAKER: Susan Fisher Brown, RN, Owner of CISM company called S.O.S. Crew Rescue, LLC OBJECTIVES: Describe Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and explain the significance of the implementation of
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B2 – TOPIC: Understanding Cultural Diversity – Improving Patient Outcomes: Keys to Providing Culturally
Competent, Congruent, and Sensitive Care SPEAKER: V. Alexandra Hascup, PhD, MSN, RN, CTN, CCES, Asst. Professor, Kean University, College of Nursing OBJECTIVES: Define cultural terms including cultural sensitivity and competency; Develop knowledge of culturally
competent care and behavior strategies that lead to improved patient outcomes; B3 – TOPIC: The Walking Wounded: Consequences of Recurrent Sports Related Head Injuries SPEAKER: Christine Wade, RN, BSN, CRRN, Nurse Manager, Brain Trauma Unit, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute OBJECTIVES: Discuss the effects of head injuries for all ages in sports and repeated injuries; Review how brain injury can be
very subtle and complex at the same time. B4 – TOPIC Everything We Learned in Kindergarten: Arts and Crafts for Simulation SPEAKERS: Pamela J. Hicks, MSN, RN, Skills Laboratory Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College Susan Ellison, MSN, RNC, CNE, Course Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College OBJECTIVES: Discuss the creation of environmental props to enhance the realism of the simulation; Demonstrate how to
create a variety of moulage techniques; Identify strategies to integrate moulage into simulation. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Campaign Reception Hosted by the Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Board and the New Jersey League for Nursing
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Topic: “Don’t Get Sick In July” Speaker: Theresa Brown, BSN, RN,OCN, Writer and national lecturer, Pittsburgh, PA. 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) C1 – TOPIC: Adjunct Orientation: The Key To A Successful Academic Year SPEAKER: Nancy Berger, RN, MSN,CNE, Director of Nursing Education, Middlesex County College Nursing OBJECTIVES: Discuss research regarding importance of adjunct orientation in the college/nursing education realm; C2 – TOPIC: Making a Difference in Ghana Through Community Nursing SPEAKER: Michelle L. Foley, MA, RN, CNE, (retired nurse educator) OBJECTIVES: Provide overview of Ghanaian culture; Describe village experiences and its impact on nursing and health care; C3 – TOPIC: Wound Management: Past, Present and Future SPEAKER: Tracey Siegel, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNE, EdD (c), Program Coordinator, Middlesex County College Nursing OBJECTIVES: Discuss wound healing research and its impact upon nursing practice; Identify factors that affect wound
healing; Review topical therapies and describe appropriate topical therapy based upon wound assessment. C4 - TOPIC: Diabetes: Improving Outcomes, How Sweet It Is SPEAKERS: Dawn Gallagher, RN, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. Jackie Plick, RN,BSN,MA,ANP-C,CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. OBJECTIVES: Review how Diabetes is managed today, including new therapies and education techniques; Discuss
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BRIEF SUMMARYNitroMist® (nitroglycerin) lingual aerosol Rx OnlyINDICATIONS AND USAGE– NitroMist is indicated for acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. CONTRAINDICATIONS– PDE5 Inhibitor Use: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guano-sine monophosphate (cGMP)-specifi c phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), as PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. Severe Anemia: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia. Increased Intracranial Pressure: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure. Hypersensitivity: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to it or to other nitrates or nitrites. Skin reactions consistent with hypersensitivity have been observed with organic nitrates. WARN-INGS AND PRECAUTIONS– Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to the development of tolerance. Only the smallest number of doses required for effective relief of the acute anginal attack should be used. As tolerance to other forms of nitroglycerin develops, the effect of sublingual nitroglycerin on exercise tolerance, although still observable, is reduced. Hypotension: Severe hypotension, particularly with upright posture, may occur even with small doses of nitroglycerin. The drug should therefore be used with caution in patients who may be volume-depleted or who, for whatever reason, are already hypotensive. Hypotension induced by nitroglycerin may be accompanied by paradoxical bradycardia and increased angina pectoris. The benefi ts of NitroMist in patients with acute myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure have not been established. If one elects to use NitroMist in these conditions, careful clinical or hemodynamic monitoring must be used because of the possibility of hypotension and tachycardia. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Nitrate therapy may aggravate the angina caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Headache: Nitroglycerin produces dose-related headaches, which may be severe. Tolerance to headaches occurs. ADVERSE REACTIONS– Headache, which may be severe and persistent, may occur immediately after nitroglycerin use. Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Postural hypotension, as manifest by vertigo, weakness, palpitation, and other symptoms, may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients. Marked sensitivity to the hypotensive effects of nitrates (manifested by nausea, vomiting, weakness, diaphoresis, pallor, and collapse) may occur at therapeutic doses. Syncope due to nitrate vasodilatation has been reported. DRUG INTERACTIONS– PDE5 Inhibitors: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specifi c phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. The time course and dose dependence of this interaction have not been studied, and use within a few days of one another cannot be recommended. Appropriate supportive care for the severe hypotension has not been studied, but it seems reasonable to treat this as a nitrate overdose, with elevation of the extremities and with central volume expansion. The use of any form of nitroglycerin during the early days of acute myo-cardial infarction requires particular attention to hemodynamic monitoring and clinical status. Antihypertensives: Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects. Marked orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used concomitantly. Labetolol blunts the refl ex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects. If labetolol is used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur. Aspirin: Coadministra-tion of aspirin and nitroglycerin has been reported to result in increased nitroglycerin maximum concentrations by as much as 67% and AUC by 73% when administered as a single dose. The vasodilatory and hemodynamic effects of nitroglycerin may be enhanced by concomitant administration of aspirin. Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator (t-PA): Intravenous administration of nitroglycerin decreases the thrombolytic effect of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA). Plasma levels of t-PA are reduced when coadministered with nitroglycerin. Therefore, caution should be observed in patients receiving nitroglycerin during t-PA therapy. Heparin: Intravenous nitroglycerin reduces the anticoagulant effect of heparin. Activated partial thromboplastin times (APTT) should be monitored in patients receiving heparin and intravenous nitroglycerin. It is not known if this effect occurs following single nitroglycerin doses. Ergotamine: Oral administration of nitroglycerin markedly decreases the fi rst-pass metabolism of dihydroergotamine and subsequently increases its oral bioavailability. Ergotamine is known to precipitate angina pectoris. Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS– Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction and teratogenicity studies have not been conducted with NitroMist or nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. It is also not known whether NitroMist can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. A teratogenicity study was conducted in the third mating of F0 generation female rats administered dietary nitroglycerin for gestation day 6 to day 15 at dose levels used in the 3-generation reproduction study. In offspring of the high-dose nitroglycerin group, increased incidence of diaphragmatic hernias and decreased hyoid bone ossifi cation were seen. The latter fi nding probably refl ects delayed development rather than a potential teratogenic effect, thus indicating no clear evidence of teratogenicity of nitroglycerin. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. NitroMist should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether nitroglycerin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when NitroMist is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of nitroglycerin in pediatric patients have not been established. Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of NitroMist did not include suffi cient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other rep-
orted clinical experience has not identifi ed differences in responses between elderly (greater than or equal to 65 years) and younger (less than 65 years) patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, refl ecting the greater frequencyof decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. OVERDOSAGE– Signs and symptoms of hemodynamiceffects: The effects of nitroglycerin overdose are generally the results of nitroglycerin’s capacity to induce vasodilatation, venous pooling, reduced cardiac output, and hypotension. These hemodynamic changes may have protean manifestations, including increased intracranial pressure with any or all of persistent throbbing headache, confusion, and moderate fever; vertigo; palpitations; tachycardia; visual disturbances; nausea and vomiting (possibly with colic and evenbloody diarrhea); syncope (especially in the upright posture); dyspnea, later followed by reduced ventilatory effort, diaphoresis, with the skin either fl ushedor cold and clammy; heart block and bradycardia; paralysis; coma; seizures; and death. No specifi c antagonist to the vasodilator effects of nitroglycerin is known, and no intervention has been subject to controlled study as a therapy of nitroglycerin overdose. Because the hypotension associated with nitroglycerinoverdose is the result of venodilatation and arterial hypovolemia, prudent therapy in this situation should be directed toward increase in central fl uid volume. Passive elevation of the patient’s legs may be suffi cient, but intravenous infusion of normal saline or similar fl uid may also be necessary. The use of epinephrineor other arterial vasoconstrictors in this setting is not recommended. In patients with renal disease or congestive heart failure, therapy resulting in central volume expansion is not without hazard. Treatment of nitroglycerin overdose in these patients may be subtle and diffi cult, and invasive monitoring may berequired. Methemoglobinemia: Methemoglobinemia has been rarely reported with organic nitrates. The diagnosis should be suspected in patients who exhibit signs of impaired oxygen delivery despite adequate arterial PO2. Classically, methemoglobinemic blood is described as chocolate brown, without color changeon exposure to air. If methemoglobinemia is present, intravenous administration of methylene blue, 1 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg of body weight, may be required.NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY– Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Animal carcinogenicity studies with sublingually administered or lingual spray nitroglycerin have not been performed. Rats receiving up to 434 mg/kg/day of dietary nitroglycerin for 2 years developed dose-related fi brotic and neoplastic changes in liver, including carcinomas, and interstitial cell tumors in testes. At the highest dose, the incidences of hepatocellular carcinomas was 52% compared to 0% in untreated controls. Incidences of testicular tumors were 52% vs 8% in controls. Lifetime dietary administration of up to 1058 mg/kg/day of nitroglycerin was not tumorigenic in mice. Nitroglycerin was found to have reverse mutation activity in the Salmonella typhimurium strain TA1535 (Ames assay). A similar mutation in S. typhimurium strain was also reported for other NO donors. Nevertheless, there was no evidence of mutagenicity inan in vivo dominant lethal assay with male rats treated with oral doses of up to about 363 mg/kg/day or in ex vitro cytogenic tests in rat and dog tissues. In vitro cytogenetic assay using Chinese hamster ovary cells showed no chromosomal aberrations. In a 3-generation reproduction study, rats received dietary nitroglycerin at doses up to about 408 mg/kg/day (males) to 452 mg/kg/day (females) for 5 months (females) or 6 months (males) prior to mating of the F0 generation with treatment continuing through successive F1 and F2 generations. The highest dose was associated with decreased feed intake and bodyweight gain in both sexes at all matings. No specifi c effect on the fertility of the F0 generation was seen. Infertility noted in subsequent generations, however, was attributed to increased interstitial cell tissue and aspermatogenesis in the high-dose males. PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION– Interaction with PDE5 Inhibitors - NitroMist should not be used in patients who are using medications for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l. These products have been shown to increase the hypotensive effects of nitrate drugs such as NitroMist. Administration - Patients should be instructedthat prior to initial use of NitroMist Lingual aerosol, the pump must be primed by pressing the actuator button 10 times to ensure proper dose priming. If the product is not used for more than 6 weeks, the bottle can be adequately re-primed with 2 sprays. NitroMist is meant to be sprayed on or under the tongue at the beginning of angina or to prevent an angina attack. Treatment with nitroglycerin products such as NitroMist may be associated with lightheadedness on standing, especially just after rising from a laying or seated position. This effect may be more frequent in patients who have consumed alcohol, since alcohol use contributes to hypotension. If possible, patients should be seated when taking NitroMist. This reduces the likelihood of falling due to lightheadedness ordizziness. Headache - Headaches can sometimes accompany treatment with nitroglycerin. In patients who get these headaches, the headaches may indicate activity of the drug. Tolerance to headaches develops. Flushing - Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Container information - The NitroMist bottle should not be forcefully opened. Because NitroMist contains a highly fl ammable propellant (butane),do not have the container burned after use and do not spray directly towards fl ames. While the container is in the upright position, if the liquid reaches the top to middle of the hole on the side of the container, a new supply should be obtained. When the liquid reaches the bottom of the hole, the remaining doses will have less than label content.Manufactured for Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC Cranford, NJ 07016 by Dynamit Nobel GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany Marketed and Distributed by: Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Cranford, NJ 07016 USANitroMist is a registered trademark of NovaDel Pharma Inc., used by permission. 141B002 10/2012
* Priming NitroMist: After receiving a new prescription or refi ll, patients should remove the plastic cap, place forefi nger on actuator button, and press 10 times. NitroMist is now primed for 6 weeks and ready to use. If not used for more than 6 weeks, the NitroMist bottle can be adequately reprimed with 2 sprays.
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