VITAL SIGNS SEPT 2020

LABETTE HEALTH

September 2020

SHIELD YOURSELF

Flu Season is Upon Us

THE BEST JUST

GOT BETTER

Two Surgeons Join Labette Health

YEAH BABY!

Lab & OB Named One of the Best of the Best

A Culture of Care and Compassion

“The facility is very modern and the people there are very helpful, courteous, kind and professional.”

“Dr. Bouman and all the nurses treated me great. No complaints at all.”

“Dr. Meister is a very, very good physician. I would highly recommend him.”

“I’ve never been to an ER before. I really felt at ease even though I was in a lot of pain. I believe I got the best care. I would recommend Indy ER to anybody.”

“They were very quick about getting me help. Somebody stayed with me the whole time until I started getting better and they made sure that I was able to leave and be OK.” (Parsons ER)

“In all of my 78 years and several hospital stays, I have never received such excellent healthcare as I did from you good folks. You’re to be highly praised.” (2 North Patient)

General Surgeon and SEK Native Joins Medical Staff— Welcoming Dr. Eric Hunn, MD

Labette Health is pleased to welcome Erie, Kansas native Eric Hunn, MD, to its medical staff. He joins general surgeons Michael Bolt, MD, FACS; Jerry Bouman, DO, FACOS; and Scott Coates, MD, FACS.

Dr. Hunn, an Erie, KS native, received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015 and completed his five year residency at University of Kansas General Surgery Residency in Wichita, Kansas. “I look forward to earning the trust by providing high quality care to my fellow Southeast Kansans,” said Dr. Hunn. “It’s an honor and privilege to work with a nationally recognized medical staff. My wife and I are excited for the opportunity to raise our family in this great community.” Dr. Hunn has knowledge of and responsibility for the preoperative, operative and postoperative management of patients with a broad spectrum of diseases including those which may require non - operative, elective, or emergency surgical treatment. As a trained laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, he is able to use minimally invasive techniques for many procedures. In addition, the general surgery team provides 24/7 care in Labette Health’s Level III Trauma Center. “We welcome Dr. Hunn and his family back home where he joins the BEST general surgery team in Southeast Kansas,” said Brian Williams, President and CEO. “With four experienced and highly trained general surgeons, Labette Health is prepared to serve the future needs of Southeast Kansas and maintain its premiere Level III Trauma Center.” Dr. Hunn is located in Building E, Suite 300, at Labette Health. For appointments call 620 - 820 - 5840.

Celebrating September Birthdays

From Surgery:

From Cherryvale Clinic:

Breanne Burry, Shelly Hinkle

Laci Davis, Kelsey Sale

From Nursing:

From Wound Care: Cindy Spriggs From Internal Med/Peds Clinic: Nathan Ostermann From General Surgery Clinic: Fern Vail From Urology Clinic: Amanda Koger From PFAC: From Nursing Administration: Rhonda Scales From Pulmonary: Todd Kahler From Oswego Clinic:

Nichole Adkison, Taylor Beery, Halie Bettencourt, Abigail Callahan, Jesse Clark, Tricen Cook, Sara Cruse, Candace Kastle, Julie Nodine, Tracy Rhodes, Hannah Riebel, Samantha Schmid, Kayla Smith, Carly Snider, Donna Vitt, Kelley Wood, Colleen Wright

From EMS/Transportation/Courier:

Randy Grimmett, Travis Modesitt

From Indy Healthcare Center:

Angela Pasternak, Kari Truskett From Business Office/Registration/Scheduling: Mary Bertrand, Kinzey Capps, Lisa Morse From ER:

Barbara Wallace, Gary Woolard

Kelsey King, Leonivic McCune, Ashton Newell, Anh Nguyen

From Environmental Services:

Carol McKinney, Carol Wright

Maranda Ash, Courtney Schoenhofer

From Laboratory:

From Pharmacy: Don Dixon From Home Care: Kelly Lee From Screeners:

Nathaniel Elliott, Kyla Lawson

From Chanute Clinic:

Debbie Cummings

From Administration: Tom Macaronas From IT: Chase Dodsworth From Facilities:

Heavyn Chase, Miklaine Peyton

From HIM:

Dinah Davis, Debbie Gatton, Teresa Lilly

From Rehabilitation Services:

Doug Meseraull, Steve Sines

Caryl Fank, Debbie Johnson, Sydney Krull, Erica Manners, Carrie Manners

From Professional Claims:

Leslie Sandusky, Kimberly Stevens

From Imaging Services:

From Physicians & Providers:

Jerry Dixon, Marilyn Horton

Rick Payne, Brenda Pursley

From Finance:

From Food Services:

Pam Mathis

Sherrie Hodge, David Smith

From Family Practice: Alyssa Dixon

STROKE ALERT! Stroke Alert Drills demonstrate tactics employed on a case - by - case basis to best address patient needs and to sharpen staff’s skills. Looks like it was another successful drill.

Celebrating October Birthdays

September Years of Service Milestones 5 Years of Service Miranda Eaton, Rehab Services Sharon Llanes, EVS Dr. Roseanne Olmstead, OB/Gyn Rick Payne, Anesthesia Tina Villano, EVS Brian Williams, Admin

From Surgery:

Travis Baker

From Nursing:

Stephanie Bynum, Amanda Cash, Jacqueline Forbes, Kylie Gero, Wan Ting Hao, Brenda Johnston, Stephanie Morris, Tomi Roark, Morgann Teal, Erica Thresher, Darian White

From EMS/Transportation/Courier:

Scott Feagan, Shawna Jump, Roger McCune

From Indy Healthcare Center:

Rhonda Brown, Monique Brown, Amanda Corish, Melissa Jones, Andrea Knight, Chad Mavers, Erika McClure, Becky Mitchell, Jana Niver

From Business Office/Registration/Scheduling:

15 Years of Service Emilee Doyle, 2N

Aly Delich, Jeremie Hodge, Taya Prater, Payton Smith

From ER/Infusion Clinic:

Alyssa Hinman, Keri Smith, Ross Varone

30 Years of Services Brenda Johnston, IRU

From Environmental Services:

Koletta Alvarado, Opal Ewbank, Kaelin Holter

From Laboratory:

Jalen Jones, Michelle Kowalsky, Jessica Mayfield, Dylan Pape

From Facilities:

October Years of Service Milestones 5 Years of Service Cindy Blackburn, F & N Cassandra Compton, X-Ray Breezy LaForge, Clinics Adam Thornton, Facilities

Kevin Cruse, Matt Shultz From Physicians & Providers:

Scott Fox, Dr. Melissa McIntosh, Dr. Alix Oreck, Dr. Yash Patel

From Food Services:

Regina Hopkins, Linda Johnson, Tyler Moore

From Finance:

Stella Blanchard

From Pulmonary:

Carla O’Brien, Penny Smith

From Oswego Clinic: Debbie Chavez From Erie Clinic:

20 Years of Service Debbie Mosier, Sono

Whitney Norwood

From Home Care: Erin King From Screeners:

25 Years of Services Stephanie Mackensen, Lab

Hannah Adams, Katherine Bath

From HIM:

Lisa Merrill, Martha Miller From Rehabilitation Services/Med Based Fitness:

Haley Crepinsek, Sarah Denton, Jeff Ferguson, Kaci Mullins, Jeanne Rankin, Cody Spencer, Sierra Strathe, Tracy Walker

From Imaging Services:

Trishia Clifton, Darby Dillman, Jill Troy

From Quality/UR/Social Services:

Michelle Bernd, Jennifer Ewan, Laken Westhoff

WE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE IF NAMES ARE MISTAKENLY MISSPELLED OR NOT PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO NAME PREFERENCE. WE WILL NOT RESEND OR REPRINT.

From Risk Management: Barbie Nance From St. Paul Clinic: Abby McDaniel From Internal Med/Peds Clinic: Crystal Rexwinkle From Altamont Clinic: Lindsay Waun

Labette Health Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon— Welcoming Dr. Brandon Morris, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Labette Health is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon, Brandon Morris, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Morris joins the Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic team of Brad Meister, MD; Kevin Mosier, MD; Pat Webster, PA - C; and John Taber, PA - C. “We have looked for a long time to find the right physician to join our clinic and are very pleased to be bringing Dr. Morris to Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic,” said Dr. Meister. “His talents will be a big asset to the care of orthopedic patients in Southeast Kansas for years to come.” Dr. Morris, a native of Fort Collins, CO, graduated with honors from Dartmouth College, obtained his medical degree at University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2013 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Morris then elected to pursue two additional years of specialized surgical training, spending one year completing an orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Morris completed his fellowship train- ing in orthopedic sports medicine at University of Kansas Health System, where he gained extensive exposure in caring for athletes of all levels, including Kanas City area high schools, University of Kansas Athletics, the Kansas City Royals, and the Kansas City Chiefs. “Having grown up on a small farm and participated in 4 - H as a youth, I welcome the opportunity to return to my rural roots and serve the communities of Southeast Kansas and am excited to join the medical staff at Labette Health,” said Dr. Morris. “I look forward to adding my expertise in sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery to the orthopedic center of excellence that exists at Labette Health and Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic. My training has focused on the treatment of orthopedic conditions involving the shoulder, hip, and knee, as well as the foot and ankle.”

The orthopedic team is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system - specializing in joint replacement, trauma and sports medicine. “The demand for orthopedic specialty care is rising,” said Kerry Volmer, RN, Joint Care Coordinator. “It’s rewarding for us to be able to fulfill that need for individualized care close to home by continuing to have premier orthopedic surgeons at Labette Health.” Labette Health is ranked among the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Joint Replacement and Top 10% in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery according to CareChex, a national rating system. Labette Health is also designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee & Hip Replacement and nationally recognized by Healthgrades for Total Knee Replacement. “Dr. Morris is very personable and well trained,” said Dr. Mosier. “I have no doubt that he will be a 5 - star orthopedic surgeon for Southeast Kansas.”

Dr. Morris is now seeing patients at Southeast Kansas Orthopedic Clinic located in Bldg D at Labette Health. Patients can contact the clinic at 620 - 421 - 0881. “Whether breaking tackles or bucking hay bales, I look forward to helping patients move on from injury to enjoy the activities they love,” said Morris.

TAKE TIME TO GET A FLU VACCINE. • CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu and it’s potentially serious complications. • While there are many different flu viruses, flu vaccines protect against the viruses that research suggests will be most common. • Flu vaccination has been shown to:  Reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu.  Reduce the risk of flu - associated hospitalization for children, working age adults, and older adults.  Prevent serious medical events associated with some chronic conditions.  Protect women during and after pregnancy and protect their babies from flu after birth for several months.  Be lifesaving in children. • Flu vaccination has been shown in several studies to reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick. • Getting vaccinated may also protect people around you, including those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain health conditions. • Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine annually by the end of October. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • If you are sick with flu symptoms, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever reducing medicine. • While sick, limit your contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If not available, use alcohol - based hand rub. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu. TAKE FLU ANTIVIRAL DRUGS • If you get sick with flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat your illness. • Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. They are prescription meds (pills, liquid or an inhaled powder) and are not available over - the - counter. • Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For people with high risk factors, treatment with an antiviral drug can mean the difference between having a milder illness versus a very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay. • CDC recommends prompt treatment for people who have influenza infection or suspected influenza infection and who are at high risk of serious flu complications. • Studies show that flu antiviral drugs work best for treatment when they are started within two days of getting sick, but starting them later can still be helpful, especially if the sick person has a high risk factor or is very sick from the flu. HELP REDUCE THE SPREAD OF GERMS

WELCOME To Our New Essentials Jackie Lafferty , Lab Amanda Johnson , Lab Nicole Williams , Indy X - Ray Taya Prater , Registration Caryl Fank , Rehab Services Michael Smith , EMS Aly Delich , Registration Shani Stacy , Rehab Services Chelsea Cook , Indy Clinic Debbie Cummings , Chanute Clinic Erin King , Home Health Nancy Krull , Screener Kimberly Stevens , Professional Claims Kendra Nash , Screener Heavyn Chase , Screener Craig Cook , Home Health Hillary Donovan , Screener Megan Cruse , 2N Pat McClure , Screener Autumn Dodsworth , Rehab Services Renae Whelan , Screener Tessa Newman , Screener Dylan Pape , Lab

Luz Hernandez , Indy Clinic Taylar Goins , Registration Angie McKeever , Lab Karlie Vail , Indy ED Ashley Lee , 2N Cody Spencer , Rehab Services Tracey Howard , Indy Clinic Janna Baker , Wound Care Brenda Craddock , Scheduling Tony Zamora Jr , Indy X - Ray Rachel Johnson , OB

Labette Health was named one of Kansas’ “Best of the Best in Point - of - Care/Metabolic and Genetic Newborn Screening” in 2019. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association and the Kansas Midwives Alliance, has created a recognition program for hospitals, facilities and midwives who provide newborn screening services. The first - ever awards were re- leased on July 31 by KDHE’s Kansas Newborn Screening Pro- gram (KS - NBS), honoring 131 birthing facilities and midwives for their dedication to higher newborn screening standards in 2019. “It’s an honor to be recognized by Kansas Department of Health and Environment,” said Janet Cruse, Laboratory Direc- tor. “We put forth every effort to make sure each baby born at Labette Health receives lifesaving newborn screening ser- vices in a timely manner.” Birthing facilities and newborn providers can earn top honors in up to five general categories by meeting or exceeding state goals or performing better than the state average. Facilities earning all recognitions for either point - of - care (hearing and critical congenital heart defects) or metabolic and genetic screenings earn a “Best of the Best” designation. The KS - NBS Program began in 1965 and currently screens newborns for 32 rare and serious medical conditions. In re- sponse to a 2018 recommendation from the KS - NBS Advisory Committee, the program began planning to add four new conditions to Kansas’ newborn screening panel. In prepara- tion, the program updated quality and timeliness expecta- tions. Over the last two years, Labette Health has worked dili- gently to retrain its staff, update protocols and adjust to high- er newborn screening standards. “Labette Health’s Obstetrics Department has a great working relationship with our Lab Department while insuring that the screening is completed efficiently,” said Sharon Roberts, RN, OB Director. “This recognition would not be possible without the collaborative efforts between OB and Lab.” The recognition publication is available on KS - NBS’s website, www.kdheks.gov/newborn_screening. Labette Health Amongst “Best of the Best” Recognized for newborn screening services

E NVIRONMENTAL S ERVICES W EEK September 13-19 Thank you to our entire EVS team! Quality awards are not EARNED without YOU ! Thanks for all that you do for us!

Diane Willey passed her certification for sterile processing. She’s officially a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

WELLNESS &

EQUIPMENT

FAIR

STEP 1: Blood Draw

Stop by our Parsons, Indy or Clinic labs between: September 9 - 28 * After 7am *MUST BE FASTING*

COUPON FOR FREE BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED

STEP 2: Equipment Fair & Wellness Results Flu Shots and Wellness Results will be provided at the Equipment Fair on: October 7, 7am to 5pm * October 8, 7am to 3pm Labette Health Jerry Lilley Conference Center October 20, 9am to 7pm Independence Healthcare Center

FLU SHOTS: FREE FOR EMPLOYEES

Mask fitting will be available to ALL employees!

$20 PER FAMILY MEMBER PAYROLL DEDUCTION ONLY

Any employee can participate in the Wellness Fair! Spouses must be on our insurance plan to participate.