Sep3

Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available September 29 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays KS – HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, September 29. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

It will be the 20th year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

Adults wanting to receive a free flu shot can get one without having to leave their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event, and the maximum wait time is estimated at 15 minutes.

Children older than 6 months will be vaccinated inside the gym at the Center for Health Improvement (CHI). Adults attending with children also can receive their shots inside the waiting area of Hays Orthopedic Institute, located inside the CHI building.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

Sep3

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HaysMed Hosts Wound Symposium

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,Would Healing & Hyperbaric Center News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Wound Symposium on Friday, September 20, 2019. The program is jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education and Professional Development and the Area Health Education Center – West. The program will be held at HaysMed in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:30 am. The program runs from 9:00 am – 3:30pm. Topics covered include: amputation prevention, management of venous disease, wound healing, wound VAC and multi-layer compression wraps and nutrition and wound healing.

Speakers for the program include: Adam Alli, MD, Jenny Cho, MD, Jeff Green, RN, WCC, Todd Walburn, RN, WCC and Andrea Harmoney, MS, RD, LD, all with The University of Kansas Health System.

The program is designed for Physicians, PAs, APRN’s, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, PTS, OTS and other interested Healthcare Professionals.

All participants are required to complete and sign a “verification of attendance” form. After the program, a certificate of completion will be provided to activity participants based on documentation of actual attendance time.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 5.00 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

Respiratory Therapy.
The HaysMed Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 5 CRCE Hours. Providership No. 004

PT/OT
Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT
An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Great Bend Campus, St. Rose Medical Pavilion and Pawnee Valley Campus Associates of The University of Kansas Health System. You can register online: www.haysmed.com/education and click on professional education or registering by calling 785-623-5500. You may pay online with a valid credit card or may choose to be invoiced.

Aug28

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HaysMed Successfully Completes CDC Training Initiative Aimed at Supporting Optimal Infant Nutrition

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Women-Infant Services

Hays, Kansas — HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System is among the first hospitals in the nation to successfully complete the EMPower Training initiative, a skills-based competency training to advance knowledge and skills in evidence-based maternity practices supportive of optimal infant nutrition.

Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the EMPower Training initiative is committed to safe implementation of maternity care practices to support optimal infant nutrition, including breastfeeding, toward the ultimate goal of improving the public’s health.

“As the new manager of the Women’s and Infant Care Center I have been inspired by the commitment of the OB/NICU associates and staff. HaysMed is very fortunate to have a team of nurses who are dedicated to improving and adapting to evidence based practices.” Said Michelle Toogood, BSN, RN, Supervisor of Women’s services/NICU.

“We are thankful to have had the opportunity to participate in the Empower program, led here by Jill Rozean, RN, IBCLC Lactation Services and Jessica Seib, RN, IBCLC, Staff Educator, and continue to strive to provide the best care possible for the families we have the privilege of caring for.”

As part of this effort, HaysMed committed to training staff in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) guidance outlined in the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. With the help of the EMPower Training initiative, HaysMed is now equipped with skills needed to help support mothers in the safe implementation of optimal infant nutrition.

The EMPower Team is led by Abt Associates, Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, and the Center for Public Health Quality.

Aug15

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HaysMed Implements Smartphones to Improve Patient Care

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS–—HaysMed recently launched a new initiative to coordinate patient care. The Voalte Platform™ helps enhance patient care and communication through the use of smartphones. The system integrates Apple® iPhones with multiple alarm sources and HIPAA compliant messaging to ensure physicians, nurses and support staff always have the most up-to-date patient information.

The Voalte Platform implementation will include Voalte One™ on shared smartphones for nurses at the point of care, Voalte Me™ for physicians and others using personal smartphones outside the hospital, and the Voalte Messenger™ web client for unit coordinators and secure calling and messaging, bringing together all forms of communication on one powerful, smartphone-based platform.

“As hospital dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our community, we look for solutions to improving patient care,” said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer. “We want our employees to have the most up to date technology as the foundation for communication across the hospital to ensure that care teams can access and exchange information securely, and collaborate efficiently on patient care.”

With this system physicians and nurses will be able to collaborate quickly and efficiently on an easy-to-use smartphone, and provide the best possible patient care.

‘The ability to streamline care team communication and improve access to vital patient information is invaluable” said Young.

Jun12

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Eight registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the yearlong RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

The program began a year ago in July 2018 and the nurses spent the first 3 weeks in a classroom setting. The remainder of training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class included Kelsey Belzer, RN, Caitlin Gabel, RN, Gabriela Garcia, RN, Nick Knickerbocker, RN, Ciara Kroeker, RN, Lindsay Mattison, RN, Sarah McDonald, RN and Omelia Thomas, RN.

The RN Residency Program at HaysMed is one of only two in the state and has been offered since 2008. Shari Hertel, RN heads the program and has oversight of all the training.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Hertel. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 19 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins July 10. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Jan11

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Two registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the yearlong RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

The program began a year ago in February 2018 and the nurses spent the first 3 weeks in a classroom setting. The remainder of training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class included Brandell Hecker, RN and Kristen Jones, RN.

The RN Residency Program at HaysMed is one of only two in the state and has been offered since 2008. Shari Hertel, RN heads the program and has oversight of all the training. HaysMed also works closely with critical access hospitals in the region through a rural residency program to provide training to nurses practicing in the rural setting.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Hertel. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 5 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins February 5. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Nov26

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HAYSMED NURSE RECOGNIZED AT MARCH OF DIMES Nurse of the Year Gala

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Women-Infant Services

(November 26, 2018, Hays, KS) — Jill Rozean, BSN, RN, I BCLC at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was recently recognized as a finalist at the 7^th annual March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards Gala in Kansas City.

Nurses who demonstrated excellence and leadership were recognized at the March of Dimes 2018 Nurse of the Year Awards. This event honors nurses from across Kansas and the Greater Kansas City area whose strength, courage and perseverance advance their profession. March of Dimes received nearly 800 nominations across 22 categories.

Patients, families and colleagues honor the selflessness, dedication and passion of Kansas and Greater Kansas City Nurses with nominations for the awards. From neonatal and pediatric care to mental health and advance practice, these awards recognize the contribution that registered nurses are making in our community and help fund the mission of the March of Dimes.

March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Event Chair Dr. Eva Karp, SVP, Chief Clinical and Patient Safety Officer Cerner Corporation presided over the awards which were presented at a gala event on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Marriott Hotel in Kansas City, MO.

Rozean works in the Women/Infant Department of HaysMed and has been an Associate since 2001.

Oct25

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HaysMed Hosts Diabetes Symposium

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 26)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Diabetes Symposium on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. The programs are jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education and Professional Development and the Area Health Education Center – West. The program will be held at HaysMed in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 4:30pm. Topics covered include: overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea with diabetes and obesity and weight loss and insulin sensitivity.

Speakers for the program include: John Miles, MD, Endocrinologist, Brian Noone, RN, Sleep Lab, Zurab Tsereteli, MD, Surgeon, Dorothy Gideon, RN, Tara Roa, PA-C, CDE all with The University of Kansas Health System; Diane Bickford, President, TriVantage Development.

The program is designed for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advance Practice Nurses, Nurses, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other interested Healthcare Professionals.

All participants are required to complete and sign a “verification of attendance” form. After the program, a certificate of completion will be provided to activity participants based on documentation of actual attendance time.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 6.00 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

Respiratory Therapy

The HaysMed Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 6.0 CRCE Hours. Providership No. 004

PT/OT

Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT

An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

EMS

EMS approval pending.

The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Great Bend and Larned Associates, part of The University of Kansas Health System. You can register online: www.haysmed.com/education and click on professional education or registering by calling 785-623-5500. You may pay online with a valid credit card or may choose to be invoiced. Workshop fees will be refunded if notification of cancellation is made 24-hours prior to the workshop.

Oct4

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HaysMed Recognizes 2018 Second Quarter Patient Satisfaction Award Winners

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 4, 2018)—The OB Unit, Sleep Center, Orthopedic Clinic and Human Resources were recently named the patient satisfaction award winners for the second quarter of 2018 at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Each quarter HaysMed recognizes the patient satisfaction award winners based on results from CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) surveys administrated by HealthStream. Health Stream is the research firm HaysMed contracts with to conduct the government required Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) hospital surveys on patient experience. The CAHPS survey is the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients’ perspectives of hospital care. The CAHPS Hospital Survey is a survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients’ perceptions of their hospital experience. Four areas are recognized every quarter including an inpatient department, an outpatient department, a clinic and a non-clinical area.

The OB Unit was recognized for having the highest improvement in overall satisfaction from the first quarter to the 4^th quarter of FY2018. Last year they had 572 deliveries, 684 lactation consultations and triaged 638 lactation triage phone calls.

The Sleep Center, an outpatient department, had the highest improvement in overall satisfaction for FY2018. In 2017 the department did 439 sleep studies and 120 EEGs. They have 4 full times associates. The EEG studies, which began in December of 2017, are a direct result of a joint effort with The University of Kansas Health System Neurology department. The Sleep Center serves patients in Kansas, southern Nebraska and eastern Colorado.

The Center is accredited through the Academy of Sleep medicine. They also are involved in mobile testing which brings sleep testing to many of the area communities.

Garnering the clinic award was the Orthopedic Clinic. They had a 16% increase in overall satisfaction for FY2018 and are at the 99^th percentile. The clinic averages 1100 patients a month and they provider outreach clinics in Great Bend, Larned, Colby, Scott City and Hill City.

They are a certified hip and knee center of excellence and are the official orthopedic physicians for Fort Hays State University Athletics.

Human Resources received the Customer Service Award for their significant contributions to the mission, vision and values of HaysMed. The department has 7 full time Associates who provide services to a total of 1723 Associates. This includes all Associates at Hays, Larned and Great Bend. They process approximately 3000 application per year and last year hired 241 new Associates.

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Oct3

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HaysMed Offers Flexible Staffing Positions for Nursing

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS (Oct 2, 2018) –HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Medical Center, is offering a flexible staffing choice for nurses. PatientsFIRST is an initiative to eliminate extra shifts and better accommodate the hospital patient census highs and lows.

Nurses are required to have a BSN and one year of inpatient experience within the last 2 years in the unit of specialty.

“This is the first time we have offered this type of nursing position at HaysMed,” said Terry Siek, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Patient Care Services. “We are expecting a positive response to these open positions.”

Flexible staffing allows a nurse to make the most of their time, passion and talent while reaching their full potential in terms of maximum work/life balance.

For more information on how to apply and frequently asked questions go to https://bit.ly/2IxpuRa