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Monthly Archives: August 2016
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Aug24
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HaysMed Catheterization Lab Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary

By Alan Wamser - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

HaysMed recently celebrated 20 years of Cardiac Catheterizations in Western Kansas. The first ever cardiac catherization lab in Western Kansas opened its doors on August 1, 1996. It was located on the first floor of HaysMed next to the emergency department, which presently houses the OB department.

The cath lab was part of HaysMed’s strategy to provide specialized services for western Kansas. That plan included the recruitment of two cardiologists to High Plains Cardiology which opened in July 1996. In 1998 HaysMed began offering heart surgery which completed the cardiovascular program now known as the DeBakey Heart Institute. In March of 2005 the lab was expanded to 2 rooms and 8 recovery bays and relocated to the Bickle Pavilion where it remains today. Patients are admitted, recover and discharged all from one location.

“Prior to the opening of the cath lab at HaysMed patients had to drive to Topeka, Wichita and Denver to seek heart services and follow up care.” Said Shae Veach, Vice President Regional Operations and Marketing. “We are proud to have been the first to provide cardiac services in Western Kansas and even more proud that our program is still strong, providing much needed care to patients throughout the area. The strength in our program lies in the tremendous support we’ve received over the years from Western Kansas providers, hospitals, patients and communities we serve.”

In the first year 901 procedures were performed well eclipsing the 187 that were projected. To date over 31,000 cases have been performed in the cath lab. Those procedures include: Left and right heart catheterizations, peripheral/renal/carotid angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), inferior vena cava filter placement, loop recorder implant, implantation of single-chamber and dual chamber pacemakers, defibrillators and biventricular pacemakers, transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), DC Cardioversion, AV fistulagrams, kyphoplasties.

The current staff consists of four cardiologists, three radiology technologists and eight registered nurses. Two cardiologists, Dr. Mauricio Anaya and Dr. Mohammed Janif perform invasive procedures in the lab while Dr. Rashmi Thapa and Dr. Anil Pandit, also cardiologists, perform non-invasive procedures.

“We are fortunate to have four highly skilled cardiologists at DeBakey Heart.” Veach noted. “We are actively recruiting additional cardiologists in an effort to expand our heart services in the future.”

In 2013 HaysMed became an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. This accreditation acknowledges that cath lab services are available 24/7 every day of the year. This means they have a call team made up of the cardiac cath lab staff and an interventional cardiologist who arrive to the facility within 30 minutes of STEMI activation. HaysMed has formal agreements with the facilities that regularly refer STEMI patients for primary PCI. They also have mapped their STEMI processes to maximize efficiencies which lead to quicker treatment and improved outcomes.

“HaysMed is committed to providing specialized heart care for the people of Western Kansas.” Said Veach. “Our strong history provides a solid foundation ensuring cardiac care for future generations.”

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Aug15
00

HaysMed Acute Care Department Nurse Recognized with Daisy Award

By Alan Wamser - Daisy Award Winner,HaysMed News

Tyler Aug 2016 Reduced

Tyler Kaiser, RN in the Acute Care Department was recently recognized as HaysMed’s newest DAISY Award Winner!

Kaiser was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee.  The Practice Committee consists of Staff and Supervisors from a variety of departments across HaysMed.  Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings.

“His nomination epitomizes teamwork, leadership and customer service,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed.  “We are so fortunate to have nurses of his caliber and dedication working at HaysMed.” Kaiser has been an Associate of HaysMed since 2010.

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter.

To nominate a HaysMed nurse for the DAISY Award online, go to www.haysmed.com/daisyaward.  If you have questions, you can call 785.623.2388

Aug11
00

Member of the Month – August 2016

By Alan Wamser - The Center News

wagnerName: Mike Wagner

Member Since: July 2015

What are your fitness goals for 2016?

First and foremost, I strive to be in the best shape I can be; both physically and mentally. I plan to lift in a Masters (old person) competition in late July to mid August.

What is your weekly workout routine?

Monday – 60min Rowing (14,310m is my personal best)

Tuesdays – Squat and Deadlift

Wednesday – Bench and light Shoulders and Back

Thursday – High rep Legs mixed with Cardio

Friday – Heavy Arms and Shoulders with Core

I take off on the weekends

What keeps you motivated?

I have several motivations:

#1 – Seeing and feeling the strides I have made and demolished the goals I have already set

#2 – My daughter, Julia, my workout companion

#3 – The people around me that keep me up and help along the way

Do you have a success story to share?

Only July 1, 2015, I came in pushing 310 pounds. By July 1, 2016, I will have lost over 30 pounds and gained strength. My 3 major lifts have all been added to be 100 pounds plus, all due to the help of some knowledgeable staff and trainers and the mindset to never stop and never quit no matter what.

“Fitness is not about being better than someone else… it is about being better than you use to be!!!”

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