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JSMC Health Beat JUNE 2014 Robotic surgery program reaches 100th patient milestone he robotic surgery program at Jennie Stuart Medical Center marked its first anniversary in April and treated the 100th patient in May. The first few dozen procedures using the high-tech da Vinci® robotic surgical system were for removal of the gallbladder and hysterectomy. This year, JSMC has expanded services to include operations related to the kidney and prostate. “We performed the first urologic procedure in March and it went smoothly,” Heather Miller, RN, BSN, JSMC robotic surgery coordinator, said. “Our first 100 patients ranged in age from 17 to 80.” The advantages of robotic surgery to patients are less pain and scarring, and faster healing and a return to work or other activities of daily living. “Our capabilities for patients are much greater in robotic surgery than they were a year ago,” Matthew Robinson, MD, FACS, said. Dr. Robinson, with Western Kentucky Surgical Associates and on staff at JSMC, helped launch the program last year. T Continued on next page Members of JSMC’s robotic surgery team working with the physicians are, front row: Amy Kelly, CST; and Jocc Ware, CST/FA. 2nd row: Bonnie Page, RN; Heather Miller, RN, BSN; Gwen Rowe, CST/CSA; and Francietta Frank, CST/FA. 3rd row: Pam Snead, CST/KCSA; and Sharon Coleman, RN. 4th row: Merlin, our da Vinci® Si HD System. Patient satisfaction scores continue climbing F or the past two years, partnered with Studer Group®, our team has focused on patient perception and always providing our patients with Beth McCraw, ARPN exceptional service. Vice President, Nursing On April 4, we received final patient satisfaction scores for the fourth quarter of 2013, showing that we reached the 50th percentile compared to peer hospitals nationally in seven of nine components: • Communication with nurses • Communication about medicines • Responsiveness of hospital staff • Pain management • Cleanliness of the hospital • Quietness of the hospital • Discharge information Continued on next page Communication is an integral part of our program to improve patient satisfaction, as demonstrated by Karen Perry, RN, nurse manager, in a huddle with her staff of Medical-Surgical/7th Floor. Robotic milestone Page 2 Two urologists from BACH join Jennie Stuart JSMC welcomes L. Andrew Evans, MD, and G. Leighton Lee, III, MD, to the Associate Medical Staff. Dr. Evans is board certified in urology and serves as Chief, Urology Service, at Blanchfield L. Andrew Evans, MD Army Community Hospital. He earned a medical degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, WinstonSalem, N.C., and completed a urology residency at the Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, San G. Leighton Lee, III, MD Antonio, Tex., at Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Lee was stationed at BACH as a staff urologist in 2013 after completing a urology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md. He earned a medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md. Dr. Evans and Dr. Lee are now on call for urology patients who seek treatment through the JSMC Emergency Department. Teamwork is key for our robotic surgery nurses and technicians. Continued from Page 1 Shortly thereafter, he received additional training and began performing “single site” robotic procedures at JSMC, such as removal of the gallbladder, via a single incision in the navel. Special robotic surgery training for JSMC nurses and technicians who support the physicians during procedures is ongoing, Miller said. “Every member of our robotic team completes modules and performs competency tests — on the da Vinci community website — specifically designed for our model of robot. Along with these modules, all staff members also are tested on their ability to perform certain tasks that we do every day with the robot,” she added. There are four physicians on staff at JSMC trained to perform robotic procedures. Another board-certified general surgeon is scheduled to join the JSMC Medical Staff later this year. Read more online at jsmc.org/ robot or call (800) 887-JSMC (5762). Shine a light on skin cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. About 20 percent of Americans will develop this form of cancer in their lifetime. Anyone can get skin cancer. Skin cancers are named for the type of cell in which the cancer begins. There are three main kinds: basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma. Basal cell and squamous cell are the two most common forms of skin cancer and have cure rates near 95 percent when detected early and treated promptly. If left untreated, both can grow, destroying skin tissue and even bone. Melanoma is the least common of the three, but the most deadly. Although melanoma is highly curable when found early, it causes about 75 percent of skin cancer deaths. The incidence continues to rise. Between five and 10 percent of melanomas develop in people with a family history of the disease. Melanomas can appear suddenly without warning or they can develop in an existing mole. If a mole is different from other moles, or changes, enlarges, itches or bleeds (even if it is small), it should be examined by a doctor. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation — either from the sun or indoor tanning — is the most preventable cause of skin cancer, including melanoma. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends the following precautions to prevent skin cancer: • Generously apply water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad spectrum protection. • Wear protective clothing to cover the skin when possible. • Seek shade especially during midday when the sun’s rays are the strongest. • Protect children from sun exposure. • Use extra caution near water, snow and sand because they reflect the sun’s damaging rays. • Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet and supplements, if needed, rather than from the sun’s rays. • Avoid tanning beds. A tan is the skin’s way of trying to protect itself from damaging UV radiation and is a sign of injury to the skin. • Check your birthday suit on your birthday. — Joan Lang The Kentucky Cancer Program, and member, E.C. Green Cancer Center Cancer Committee Autumn Triplett joins Aesthetic Associates Family nurse practitioner Autumn Triplett, FNP-C, MSN, RN, has joined Aesthetic Associates & Women’s Health. Triplett joins adult nurse practitioner Helen Cayce, APRN, who opened the practice in 2007 to provide primary care to women ages 2-102. The practice also specializes in treatment of dermatological disorders for men and women, and cosmetic skin services. Triplett is now accepting new patients. In addition to routine wellness visits, she also treates diabetes, high blood pressure and behaviorial health-related illnesses. “This is a natural extension of our practice, and Autumn Triplett’s skills and medical training allow us to expand the breadth and depth of our medical services to our community,” Cayce said. Triplett is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-saving programs such as ACLS/PALS and ACCS/PACS, has been a disaster relief nurse for the Red Cross during Hurricane Katrina, and has served as a preceptor for nursing students. Triplett moves to Aesthetic Associates after working the past three years with Baptist Health in Madisonville and Hopkinsville. She also is employed by Align MD medical staffing, working in the Emergency Department at Jennie Stuart. Previously, Triplett worked for Crown Staffing Agency at Western State Psychiatric Hospital. Aesthetic Associates is located at 112 Keeton Dr., and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 270-886-7427. Family nurse practitioner Autumn Triplett (right), is now accepting new patients at Aesthetic Associates & Women’s Health. She joins the medical practice founded by adult nurse practitioner Helen Cayce (left). Courtney Gyll and DiAnna Young, Jennie Stuart Ambulatory Surgery Campus, staff the JSMC table at Bark for Life fundraising event for the American Cancer Society in Hopkinsville on April 26. Patient satisfaction scores up greatly since 2012 Continued from Page 1 Further, we achieved the 75th percentile among peer hospitals nationally in three of these components: • Responsive of hospital staff • Pain management • Discharge information In the prior year, we reached the 50th percentile in only one of the measurements. In my 17 years in healthcare, this is one most impressive turnarounds I’ve seen in such a short period. We still have some work do, but our scores have improved greatly from where we started in 2012. On behalf of my 900 colleagues across JSMC Health, thank you for your feedback via Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys that led to these scores. We look forward to reporting even greater results for 2014. — Beth McCraw, APRN, Vice President, Nursing, JSMC Page 3 Kaye Sweeney Pharmacy Tech A painting of Jennie Vaughn Stuart, photos of the valuable coins donated by Edward Stuart, MD in 1913 to build Jennie Stuart Memorial Hospital, and many other items will be displayed as part of the JSMC Centennial Celebration, starting July 1, 2014, the 100th anniversary of the opening of the hospital. Revealing Jennie The public is invited to join us on Tuesday, July 1, for a series of activities related to our 100th anniversary: 1. 7 a.m. — Christian County Chamber of Commerce Eye Opener Breakfast at our Intensive Care Unit waiting area. This will be a light meal served stand-up style. (Sorry, no tables or chairs that morning.) 2. 7:30 a.m. — Remarks by hospital officials, proclamations and recognition of long-time physicians, JSMC CALENDAR Check out our classes and events for June: 1. Monday, June 2, 5:15 p.m. — Support group for spouses, caregivers and survivors of strokes and head injuries at conference rooms A, B & C, lower level of the Doctors Pavilion at JSMC. Call (270) 885-7023. 2. Tuesday, June 3, 7 p.m. — Cancer survivors night at Hoptown Hoppers, Christian County High School. Survivors walk on the field prior to the game, and this will be fundraising night toward Relay for Life. 3. Thursday, June 5, 6-8 p.m. — Free breastfeeding class led by an RN lactation consultant at OB conference room, 3rd floor of the hospital, 320 W. 18th Street, Hopkinsville. Reserve a seat by calling (270) 885-2888. 4. Friday, June 13, 6 p.m. — Christian County Relay for Life at Stadium of Champions, Hopkinsville. Drop by the Survivors’ Tent sponsored by JSMC. Register at relayforlife.org/christianky. 5. Tuesday, June 17, 4:30 p.m. — Ratilal Gajera, MD, JSMC Medical Oncology, will hold a Q&A session at the weekly cancer support group meeting of patients and family members at Doctors Pavilion conference room E, JSMC. No reservation required. 6. Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m. — Weight-loss surgery support group at Doctors Pavilion conference Page 4 employees and volunteers at the ICU waiting area. 3. 7:45 a.m. — Placement of a JSMC time capsule by hospital officials, long-time physicians, employees and volunteers in the courtyard outside the ICU waiting area. 4. 7:50 a.m. — Opening of our Centennial Display in the hallway connecting the ICU waiting area to the JSMC medical mall. 5. 8-10 a.m. — Health fair by various JSMC departments and facilities in the medical mall. Also that morning, there will be a live broadcast of the Lite98.7 morning show — 5-9 o’clock — near the fountain at our medical mall. Stop by and say “hello,” to Mark, Jeff, Todd and other members of the WHOP team. JSMC HEALTH BEAT rooms A, B & C, JSMC. No reservation required. For more information, call (800) 887-JSMC, ext. 4402. 7. Friday, June 20, 6 p.m. — Todd County Relay for Life at Elkton Public Square. Register at relayforlife.org/toddky. 8. Monday, June 23, 5:30 p.m. — Weight-loss surgery lecture by Gerame Wells, MD, FACS, in the Cotthoff Learning Center, lower level of the Doctors Pavilion at JSMC. Reserve a seat at this free program by call (800) 887-JSMC, ext. 4402. Classes and events are updated frequently on the JSMC website, jsmc.org Editorial Advisors Earl L. Calhoun, CPA Chair, JSMC Board of Trustees Keith Toms, MD President of the Medical Staff Eric Lee President & CEO Beth McCraw, RN, APRN Vice President, Nursing Services Nancy Raines Vice President, Integrated Services Lori Legaspi, MSN, RN, SANE Assistant Vice President, Ancillary Services Greg Moore, CFO Editing: Steve King Writing: Linda Dougherty, Steve King Photography: Southern Exposure Design, production and printing: Pacesetter Printing JSMC Health Beat is produced by JSMC to provide general health information. It is not intended as personal medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a healthcare provider. Comments can be sent to Marketing & Community Relations, JSMC, PO Box 2400, Hopkinsville KY 422412400. (270) 887-0287.