Nov29

HaysMed Hospice Sponsors Community Memory Tree

HAYS, Kan.– Hospice at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, once again will be sponsoring a Community Memory Tree. With the holiday season approaching you can honor someone special in your life by donating $20 to the HaysMed Hospice. A brass dove ornament will then be engraved with the name of the person you are honoring or remembering. The doves will be placed on one of two trees located at HaysMed and in the Dessin Fournir building at 308 W. Mill in Plainville.

For over 30 years, Hospice at HaysMed has lit the community and the surrounding area with hope, comfort and understanding for the terminally ill and their families. Donations enhance the resources available for education, support the volunteer and bereavement programs in their entirety and cover patient-related expenses not paid for by insurance.

Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Memory Tree form is available at https://www.haysmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2018-Memory-Tree-Form.pdf For more information contact the HaysMed Hospice at 623-6200.

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Nov26

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HaysMed Receives “A” Rating in Patient Safety from the Leapfrog Group

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Nov 26, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was awarded an “A” rating in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The “A” is for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.

“Only about one-third of 2600 general acute-care hospitals nationwide get an “A” grade from the Leapfrog organization,” said Melanie Urban, Director of Patient Quality. “Our “A” rating is indicative of the strong culture and focus on patient safety by all of the employees who put patients first every day at HaysMed.” Grades are assigned twice a year by The Leapfrog Group.

According to Leapfrog this is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death, such as medical errors, infections, and injuries. Receiving an “A” Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing these problems and putting their patients first, 24 hours a day.”

Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to approximately 2600 hospitals twice per year. It is peer reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The 28 performance measures include handwashing practices, blood infections and patient falls. Leapfrog uses the measures to come up with a single letter grade ranging from A to F, meant to show how effective a hospital is in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

Nov26

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HaysMed Associate Receives Respiratory Therapist of the Year Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kan. (Nov. 26, 2018) –Jason Livesay, Respiratory Therapist at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was recently named Respiratory Therapist of the Year. Respiratory Services awards an annual Breath of Fresh Air award to recognize a respiratory therapist for their hard work and dedication.

The award winner is nominated and chosen by their peers and highlights an Associate in the respiratory therapy department who positively contributed the most teamwork and patient care during the year.

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.

Nov19

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HAYSMED OFFERS WINTER SESSION OF ATHLETIC EDGE

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

(November 19, 2018, Hays, Kansas) – The Winter Session of Athletic Edge at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will run from December 3 through February 23. This program is designed for ages 10 – 18 to increase their skills in a fun, positive environment. Our certified professional trainer will determine your individual strengths and weaknesses and then guide you through an intense program. Workouts are designed to motivate and challenge athletes while providing age-level safe and appropriate techniques and corrections that set a foundation for good life-time habits. We will also teach you how to decrease your chance of injury so that you’re able to stay in the game as long as you want. Whatever your sport of choice, we can help you turn small gains into big results.

Workouts are held every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The Winter Session offers three program options.

The Weights & Gym Workout is a full 2 hours per session. It consists of a signature workout program plus individualized weight training program. The training isi deal for inexperienced lifters who need more guidance. This option is also great for highly motivated athletes who want to supplement their school’s weight training with a more sport-specific or need-specific program. The cost of the program is $200.

A second option, Gym Workout only is a 1 hour per session. This option is ideal for athletes who are already involved with weight training at their school but want to supplement their program with our speed and agility workouts. This option also works well for younger athletes who do not feel they are ready for weight training. The fee is $125.

The third program is the Weights Workout only which is 1 hour per session. This option is great for athletes who want an individualized weight training program that is sport specific. For athletes who are busy with school workouts, open gyms and rec games, our weight program offers a great way to still improve strength and ability while avoiding burn out. In addition, our certified strength and conditioning specialists focus on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Cost for this program is $125.

There is a special discount offered for those families with multiple children enrolled in the program. The first child is full price while sisters and brothers receive $25 off their session.

In addition to the three programs the Athletic Edge also offers individual and small group training session. If you’d like a one on one training program at a great price or a small group training program with friends, please contact us for more information including available dates/times . You can contact The Center for Health Improvement to sign up or for more information contact me @785-623-6369 or shawn.landers@haysmed.com

Nov12

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HaysMed Associate Receives Quarterly Associate Spirit Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas (Oct 31, 2017)— Jane Soukup, Graphic Design Specialist in Marketing, was recently awarded HaysMed’s quarterly Associate Spirit Award. The Associate Spirit Award recognizes an outstanding Associate who has gone above and beyond their daily job duties to care for a patient, visitor or Associate at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Jane went above and beyond when a family needed help finding the Convenient Care Walk In Clinic. They were from out of town and had come to the main hospital campus. She was just getting off work and offered to have the family follow her in their vehicle to Convenient Care in order to make sure they arrived at the correct location.

Soukup was awarded the traveling “Associate Spirit Stick”, $50 in chamber checks, and her own Associate Spirit Award parking spot for 90 days.

Oct31

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HaysMed Recertified as a Primary Stroke Center Hospital

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

(Hays, KS – Oct 31, 2018) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, recently successfully completed an on site survey of their stroke program. The hospital was awarded a three year extension of their certification as a Primary Stroke Center hospital by DNV Healthcare reaffirming the hospitals’ readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. HaysMed was the first hospital in Kansas to receive this designation in 2013 and has remained certified since that time.

The three-year certification from DNV Healthcare, a hospital accreditation organization with some of the toughest standards in health care, means HaysMed’s stroke response staff follows the best methods to fast-track patients suspected of stroke so doctors can begin brain-saving treatments immediately.

“This certification let’s our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care.” Said Erin Hemphill, MD, Hospitalist and medical director of the stroke program at HaysMed. “It’s a combination of the right medical teams, equipment, and training to quickly assess and treat strokes. Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program to improve every life we touch.”

HaysMed stroke response includes in hospital collaboration that speeds diagnosis and treatment during a patient’s crucial first moments at the hospital. The Hospital’s Emergency Department hospitalists, neurology and critical care departments work together – sharing lab results and CT scans, examining patients and recommending treatment all within a short time of a patient’s arrival.

As part of its review, DNV inspected actual and potential patient outcomes, as well as required processes followed by the hospital’s stroke care team. DNV surveyors assessed the care provided at HaysMed, including the appropriateness of the care and hospital services within the context of the certification requirements.

Surveyors also visited the areas where stroke patients are diagnosed and treated and reviewed clinical records, staff records and other documentation to validate information gained from observations and interviews.

“HaysMed will continue to put quality processes and programs in place to provide the best health care for the people of Western Kansas,” said Hemphill. “Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence, and it demonstrates that the hospital is performing at the highest level.”

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.

Oct15

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HaysMed Hosts Spiritual Care in Healthcare

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 15, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present Spiritual Care in Healthcare on Tuesday, October 23. 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.

The program is designed to educate healthcare professionals and clergy in being present with patients and families during crisis and with patients of various faith traditions and their special needs.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Topics covered include: theology and philosophy of pastoral care, communication and the practice of listening and ministering in grief and loss.

Speaker for the program is Al Henager, MRE, DipIPS, Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.

The program is designed for Advance Practice Nurses, 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.

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 3.00 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

Respiratory TherapistsThe Hays Medical Center Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 3.0 CRCE hours. Providership No. 004.

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

The fee for the program is $10 for non HaysMed employees, $10 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Great Bend and Larned 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.

Oct8

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HaysMed Welcomes New Ear, Nose and Throat Physician

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Oct 8, 2018) –Justin R. Bond, MD, FACS, has joined the medical staff of HaysMed.

Dr. Bond, ENT, joins Dr(s). Douglas E. Barnes, Michael Franklin, Matthew D. Glynn, Tyler Grindal, Scot Hirschi, Robert V. Lane and Jason A. Meyers at the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Dr. Bond graduated from medical school and completed a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City. His clinical practice is focused on Head & Neck Cancer, Head & Neck Oncology, MicroVascular Reconstruction, Parathyroid Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Bond’s specialties include Cosmetic/plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, ENT-Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Oncology and Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.

“We are excited to add another ENT specialist to our group.” Said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer at HaysMed. “Being a part of the system played an integral role in arranging for Dr. Bond to see patients in Hays.”

Dr. Bond is now accepting new patients. Please call 785-650-2880 or go to haysmed.com/ent