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20 09 CARDIOVASCULAR REPORT 20 09 Our Mission: Lourdes extends the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities Dear Friends, In 2009, our team faced natural disaster and economic times that stretched our resources and tested our mission. However, it is in challenging times that the true values of an organization rise to the top. The Ice Storm of 2009 was no exception, and the Lourdes team rose to the challenge and responded with compassion and a reverence for human dignity. They exemplified the healing ministry through service to our patients and all those who entered our doors in need. with emphasis on people who are poor and underserved. The year quickly moved from no water and power to the power of collaboration as we celebrated the opening of the Ray and Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute. The Institute was the culmination of strategic decisions to provide a model of care unprecedented in our region. The model brings multiple physician specialties together into one location in order to provide the best in patient-centered care. This annual report will highlight the cardiovascular program at Lourdes. With a talented team of physicians and staff using the technology invested in by Lourdes and supported by Lourdes Foundation, we are honored to provide our patients with five-star cardiovascular care here in Paducah. The future of an organization is determined by the vision and character of its leaders and dedication of its associates. This organization has proven time and time again that our values do not just hang on the wall as décor. They are at work in the hearts of our associates and they remain the focus of our vision for the future. Steven Grinnell Regional CEO, Mercy Health Partners - KY Region President and CEO, Lourdes John Durbin Board Chair, Mercy Health Partners - KY Region Mercy Health Partners KY Region Board of Directors Front Row – L-R: Laura Chastain, Geraldine Montgomery, John Starcher, John Durbin, Steven Grinnell, Dr. Joseph Pittard, Dr. David Hogancamp Back Row – L-R: Helen Sims, Rex Smith, William Carter, Rex Jones, Roger Harris, James Wurtz, Sister Patricia Connolly, Doreen Hahn Our Core Values: Absent were: Sister Theresa Marie Osborne, Dr. James Foster Compassion • Excellence • Human Dignity • Justice • Sacredness of Life • Service 20 09 The Warmth of Lourdes' Heart Felt During Ice Storm Some of the grandest views of God’s power come from nature. While we felt the powerful effects of nature, we also felt the powerful effect of the Lourdes healing ministry at work. On January 26, when the National Weather Service in Paducah warned of coming storms, the leadership team and staff at Lourdes moved into action. However, even the predictions underestimated the scope of the outages. The hospital lost power and continued its mission to serve the needs of our patients and the community with backup generators. Quickly, our medical team and associates rose to the occasion and responded to the Governor’s state of emergency by putting disaster plans into action. Lourdes physicians and nurses quickly responded to the need for assistance at both the hospital and emergency shelters. Our ministry was also extended to the community as we welcomed those in need of temporary shelter and warmth. Countless smiles were generated with warm coffee and blankets. Thanks to the dedicated associates at Lourdes, guided by the hands of the Lord, the storm challenges were overcome and the hospital is stronger for experiencing them. Brenda Milam submitted the following letter to the editor of The Paducah Sun. Dear Editor: While many around us still suffer from the effects of the ice storm, we’d like to share some of the positive remembrances we have. We work in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Lourdes. Most of us have been here for many years, and we agree we have never seen anything like what we are seeing now. We are accustomed to the grand and exciting physical work of the human heart. But in recent days, we have learned volumes about the emotional working of the human heart. Many have come into our facility for warmth, food, and a safe place to rest. Many have no family and their needs are so great, yet, so basic. We have had the opportunity to leave our usual area of work to give personal care to our patients. It has been a wonderful experience for us all! We applaud the efforts of the entire staff of our hospital for the sense of community. There is a cooperative spirit among doctors, patients, staff, families, and our leadership team. Today, as in Biblical times, we realize the truth in the statement that we rise and fall on leadership. One night in the past week, at the bedtime prayer, Sr. Clara read a prayer that so perfectly expresses our dependence on God. The prayer is based on Psalms 16:8. "We are reminded of the need for a oneness with God to gather energy, faith, and serenity. When we allow a moment of stillness, we are bathed in His presence." Brenda Milam R.N. Clinical Supervisor, Lourdes Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. — Psalm 16:8 2 20 09 Cardiovascular Institute Grand Opening February 2009 saw the dedication and blessing of the Ray and Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute. The $6 million, 30,000 square-foot addition moved all of the cardiovascular functions of the hospital in one convenient location. With direct access from the Emergency Room to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Surgery, patients receive the fastest interventions when minutes can save lives. Cardiovascular Institute features: • Direct access from ER • Front door entry • Private rooms • Centralized medical team “This facility affords physicians the ability to work side-by-side as an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and treat our patients,” said Dr. Timothy Ranval, vascular surgeon. Cardiologist Dr. David Talley concurs saying, “The institute enhances Lourdes’ commitment to develop quality patient-centered cardiac care.” From prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation, the premier cardiovascular team at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute provides care that saves more lives than any other heart program in the region. EKG's Speed Response When it comes to a heart attack, every minute counts. The sooner treatment can be given, the less chance of damage to heart muscle. Lourdes is now able to speed the minutes to treatment thanks to the addition of electrocardiograms (EKG’s) in Mercy Regional EMS ambulances funded by a grant from the Lourdes Foundation. “With the latest 12-lead EKG technology, paramedics can transmit information about a patient’s heart condition even before they arrive. The sooner we have the EKG, the sooner we can make decisions about a patient’s care,” said Dr. C. David Hogancamp, Lourdes cardiologist. “If the EKG data indicates a heart attack, we can begin mobilizing even before seeing the patient,” said Dr. Jeremy Klope, Lourdes emergency physician. “It speeds all of the actions forward so the team is prepared before the patient even arrives.” “For example, a recent case using the 12-lead EKG technology from the field allowed us to achieve a door to balloon time of under 30 minutes for a patient – a fourth of the national average,” said Hogancamp. “In a heart attack, saving time can mean saving a life.” Lourdes Leads nation in dooR to Balloon Times When the Ray and Kay Eckstein Cardiovascular Institute was conceived, an efficient and thoughtful floor plan was key to its success. Physically backing up to the Emergency Room – only a few steps away to the Cath Lab – provides heart attack patients with an express path to life-saving treatment. Lourdes continues to shorten the “door to balloon” times achieved by the Lourdes cardiovascular team. Door to balloon time is measured from when a patient arrives at a hospital (“the door”) with symptoms of a heart attack to when a cardiologist inflates a balloon through a catheter in the heart (“the balloon”), opening the blockage that is damaging the heart muscle. Improving blood circulation through the heart as quickly as possible is critical to minimizing the damage done to the heart during a heart attack. Lourdes Door to Balloon Times Beat Both National Average and Goal: Lourdes average 75.6 minutes (2009) American College of Cardiology national goal 3 90 minutes National average Note: Shorter time is better 120 minutes (2008) Source: National Cardiovascular Data Registry 20 09 Lourdes Ranks Best Again! Clinical Achievements Recognized by HealthGrades Annual Analysis In November 2009, HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, ranked Lourdes as the best in western Kentucky for cardiac care for the third year in a row and critical care for the second. Lourdes’ quality was found to be among the top 15% of hospitals across the country. Cardiovascular Care • • • • • In addition, the organization gave Lourdes five-star ratings for Coronary Interventional Procedures, Treatment of Respiratory Failure and Treatment of Sepsis. Hospitals receiving a five-star rating have mortality or complication rates that are below the national average, to a statistically significant degree. Dr. David Talley, cardiologist, said the rating confirms that when patients seek care at Lourdes for cardiac and critical care, they receive the best care in the western Kentucky region. “Lourdes has times to open an artery that are consistently better than the national benchmarks,” he said. “The HealthGrades five-star rating in Coronary Interventional Procedures verifies that those results are making the difference that counts – we are saving lives.” Top in Ranked Best in Western Kentucky for Overall Cardiac Care – 2010, 2009, 2008 Five-star Rated for Coronary Interventional Procedures – 2010 Top 10 in Kentucky for Coronary Interventional Procedures – 2010, 2009, 2008 Top 10 in Kentucky for Cardiology Services – 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 Five-star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure –2009, 2008, 2006 Critical Care • • • • Rated Best in Western Kentucky for Critical Care – 2010, 2009 Top 10 in Kentucky for Overall Critical Care – 2010 Five-star Rated for Treatment of Sepsis – 2010 Five-star Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure – 2010, 2009 Customer Service Not only are Lourdes' patients receiving the best quality care, but patients have told us that they receive the best in compassionate, service-oriented care as well. Press Ganey survey results report that satisfaction by patients choosing the Lourdes Cardiac Catheterization Lab ranks in the 98th percentile nationally and 99th among Kentucky facilities. Exceeding Core Measures in Cardiac Care In order to provide patients with the best level of care possible, the Joint Commission has established “core measures” that set national benchmarks and expectations for effective healthcare. The Lourdes cardiovascular team is dedicated to achieving those core measures. One of the core measures focuses on patients suffering from heart attacks. Lourdes’ adherence to this core measure regularly exceeds the state and national levels. Heart Attack Measures Lourdes KY (CMS) National (MIDAS) 97% 93% 95% Core measure ratings for the recommended care of patients arriving with heart attack include: the (1) percent given aspirin at arrival, (2) percent given aspirin at discharge, (3) percent given ACE inhibitor, (4) percent given smoking cessation counseling, (5) percent given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival, (6) percent given PCI within 90 minutes of arrival. Note: Higher percentage is better 4 20 09 Life-saving Technology Allows Heart to Recover James King was traveling with his grandson to check out colleges when he started having trouble breathing. The 56-year-old retired basketball coach went to Lourdes and learned he had experienced a heart attack. His heart was working at 10 percent. He was in heart failure and shock with a dangerously low blood pressure. He would need immediate triple bypass surgery. “In the past, patients in this condition would have needed to be sent to Nashville, St. Louis or Louisville,” said James O’Rourke, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon. “Thanks to our Mechanical Cardiac Assist Program, we now have the tools to be able to operate here.” Mechanical cardiac assist devices function for the heart when the heart is too weak to do so. “They let the heart rest completely,” said Dr. O’Rourke. They are used in several instances: 1) to support a patient who has irreparable heart damage and is awaiting a heart transplant; 2) used only at transplant centers, a permanent device used for the duration of the patient’s life; and 3) as applied in James King’s case, it allows the heart to recover sufficiently and allow the return of cardiac function. Through this technology, King was “weaned to recovery,” meaning he was able to be taken off the device once his heart recovered following bypass surgery. More Patients “I have no doubt that Dr. O’Rourke saved my life,” King said. Rely on Lourdes for Stroke Treatment Joan Rives of Boaz woke up on a Tuesday morning with stroke-like symptoms. She came to the Lourdes Emergency Room with slurred speech and left-sided weakness. The experienced Lourdes staff provided a full continuum of stroke care for Joan – from the Emergency Room physicians, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and vascular surgeons to the rehab therapists and home health nurses. Lourdes treats more stroke patients than any other hospital in the region. Lourdes' stroke team is equipped with and supported by a vascular lab accredited by the ICAVL (International Commission Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories). This accreditation, combined with the latest in surgical operating suites and skilled rehabilitation therapists, allows more than 90% of the stroke patients treated in Lourdes' full continuum of care to leave the hospital and return to their homes or caregivers. For those patients who suffer a stroke, Lourdes offers the region’s only inpatient rehabilitation facility, the Otto J. Diller Rehabilitation Center. Skilled therapists in the areas of occupational, speech and physical therapies can assist patients with regaining their skills. In Joan’s case they were able to utilize the Vital Stim treatment, offered only at Lourdes, to assist her in learning to speak and swallow again. Lourdes continues to offer community education on the risk and prevention of stroke because awareness and fast, early action is key to successful outcomes. Recently, Lourdes screened more than 300 attendees at the “Detect a Silent Killer” vascular screening for carotid artery blockages, peripheral arterial disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. 5 Joan made the right choice at the right time. She chose the Lourdes stroke team, and as a result, has returned to life full force – recently competing in the Purchase Area Senior Games with her husband and taking home a gold medal in shuffleboard. 20 09 Best Survival Rates in the Region HealthGrades has ranked Lourdes Best in Cardiac Care in western Kentucky based on its annual study of mortality rates at 30, 60 and 180 days post-surgery. Why does Lourdes’ heart program have the best survival rates in the region? In addition to quality cardiac bypass surgery, Lourdes has taken a lead in adopting an array of innovative procedures. lourdes successfully • • • Pioneers cardiac advancements Lourdes is the leading non-transplant hospital in the nation to wean patients to recovery using mechanical cardiac assist devices. Only hospital in the region utilizing mechanical cardiac assist devices to assist patients with heart failure. Lourdes was the first hospital in Kentucky to insert the Impella • • • cardiac assist device in the operating room. Highest percentage of off-pump coronary bypass procedures performed in any hospital between St. Louis and Louisville. Lourdes is the only facility in the region with a surgeon to perform Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR) thorascopically, or through the chest with a minimally invasive incision. Lourdes is the only hospital in the region performing minimally invasive paracardioscopic ablation for atrial fibrillation. Clinical Excellence in Cardiac Care Indicator Advanced Cardiac Procedures Benefits for Our Patients Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR): When bypass surgery or angioplasty is not an option, this procedure can relieve severe chest pain in very ill patients. It entails using a laser to make a series of holes through the heart muscle to improve blood flow and grow new blood vessels. Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: This procedure treats problems relating to the rhythm of the heartbeat. Radiofrequency energy is used to destroy the tissue blocking out the abnormal heartbeats. Ventricular Assist Device (VAD): A device is implanted and temporarily takes over the pumping function of the patient’s heart. The device can be left in place for weeks or even months to allow the heart to recover, or to sustain it until transplant can occur. 2009 Cardiac Imaging Studies......................................... 7566 Cath Lab Procedures................................................ 4878 Vascular Lab Procedures......................................... 6621 Angiography Procedures....................................... 2589 Coronary Interventions..............................................458 Open Heart Surgery.....................................................242 Other Heart/Lung Procedures................................... 96 Sources: ACC/NCDR, STS, MIDAS - 2009 Percutaneous Mechanical Circulatory Assist Device: Like the temporary VAD, this device performs pumping function so the heart can rest. However, because it is designed for shorter usage, it is smaller and can be inserted via catheter. This device inserted over a small guidewire can be used in the Operating Room or Catheterization Lab for patients who need temporary support. It is minimally invasive and is used between 24 and 72 hours. Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Off-pump or "beating heart" surgery is a form of bypass surgery performed without using a heart-lung machine. When a cardiac surgeon chooses to perform the Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass, the heart is still beating while the surgeon works to bypass blocked arteries. Patients typically have a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay, reduced risk of stroke or memory problems, and fewer transfusions and complications. 6 20 09 the Heart of who we are Ask us what drives us to do well at work, and we will simply say “the Mission.” The Lourdes mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to all we serve is the foundation of who we are. We are a place of work that begins meetings with prayer, and we take time to acknowledge the “mission moments” that are happening around us. From saving a life to helping a colleague, it is these special moments that ground us in our call to serve. "Patients at Lourdes expect compassion, excellence and respect from the people who care for them," said Kim Lindsey, Lourdes Chief Human Resource Officer. When we hire people at Lourdes we imagine a patient doing the interview. Caring for our patients the way we would our family is more than a priority to us, it is a promise. It is the heart of who we are. the promise of a Heart-Healthy environment In January 2009, Lourdes promised the community that we would commit to a tobacco free campus. Physicians, associates and community members came together to make this a reality and we have kept that promise. Going tobacco free was not an experiment; it is a new way of life. By making our campus tobaccofree, the air we breathe is safer for those we serve. “We simply needed to do this, it was the right thing to do,” comments Steven Grinnell, President and CEO. “Making the commitment to be Western Kentucky’s heart hospital means that we have to do what is best for our heart patients in all that we do. Each day we invite families to choose Lourdes for their cardiovascular care and we need to welcome them with a campus that is healthy and safe.” For Melissa Barton, a Lourdes patient care assistant, the change has been a breath of fresh air. “A year later, I am still smoke-free. My father passed away of lung cancer, and my son begged me to quit. It is one of hardest things I’ve ever had to do. It hasn’t been easy, but it has been worth it.” 7 We are proud to recognize a few of our colleagues that delivered on that promise in simple, yet extraordinary ways in 2009. Anne Ault, Pharmacist – Associate of the Year Anne is always taking time to understand and listen to your needs and always going above and beyond to help. There was a very serious emergency situation on the maternal/ child unit one night – none other than New Year’s Eve. Many of the medications and antibiotics needed were limited because the situation involved premature triplets. Although her shift had ended, Anne stayed into the night to assure the crucial needs of these tiny infants were met. Mary Hobbs, Behavioral Health Mary has been honored for never being too busy to do little things for her patients. She was recently seen taking the time to gently wipe the brow of an elderly lady with dementia and talking to her softly to reassure her. Kevin Jackson, Plant Maintenance Kevin regularly uses his skills in carpentry to mend areas of the hospital in need of repair. But, outside of work he volunteers his talents to refurbish motorized scooters for those who cannot afford the repairs. Barbie Sirls, Lourdes Wound Care Last fall, Barbie was checking in a patient and asked if he was ready for Thanksgiving. Sadly, he said he had no plans because his wife had just passed away and his children lived out of town. Barbie could not imagine him being alone, so she invited him to her home for Thanksgiving dinner. With tear-filled eyes, he said he could hardly believe it and thanked her from the bottom of his heart. lourdes Economic Impact Admissions.............................................12,271 ER Visits.................................................26,771 Surgical Procedures................................16,447 Radiology Tests & Procedures............. 104,874 Total Net Revenue..............................$199.0M Salary Expenses.................................... $81.3M Operating Expenses...........................$108.8M Total Capital............................................ $8.8M Total Community Benefit..................... $12.9M Community benefit consists of programs that help people access the healthcare they need and help improve the health of our communities. at the Heart of Our Future 20 09 Prevention is one of the most effective strategies for fighting heart disease. Lourdes has partnered with regional schools, area colleges, the Area Health Education Center and the District Health Department to develop an education program that targets 4th grade students. The Cardiac Project is a pilot program being conducted in an attempt to learn more about heart disease factors in children as a means of determining which children and their parents are at risk for developing early or premature coronary artery disease. Early identification of these risk factors will provide the opportunity to work with the child’s family to reduce the risk of disease. It is also hoped to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors and promote wellness. Lourdes provides free assessments of these 4th graders' height, weight, blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, and fitness levels. Each student's results are reviewed by a Paducah Pediatrics physician. Then the Lourdes cardiovascular team partners with the school to do follow-up cholesterol/blood sugar testing, and provides educational sessions on nutrition/ heart health education for both at-risk parents and children. In 2009, Lourdes screened more than 300 students at Farley, Heath, Ballard, Graves, Farmington, Symsonia, Central, Carlisle and Hickman Elementary Schools. the Heart Every year Lourdes partners with community organizations to provide education, charity support, and community development funds. Some examples of the causes our Associates give to include: • American Heart Association Heart Walk • American Cancer Society Relay For Life • March of Dimes March for Babies • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration • Area High School Project Graduations Laura Jane Huyck takes the blood pressure of 4th graders at Clark Elementary. of the Community • • • • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Research One World Run for Project AIDS Orphan Rotary Club In addition, the Lourdes Auxiliary members donated more than 60,209 hours in volunteer time and raised nearly $129,255 that they donated to various projects at the hospital and in the community. Pictured below, left to right: Lourdes Auxiliary check presentation to Women’s Center, Relay For Life, Rotary Club, and Heart Walk. 8 20 09 The late Norman Greenberg reviewing plans of the garden with Tara Miller, Lourdes Foundation executive director. Greenberg’s Gift Above, right: Mary Rose and Norman Greenberg Builds New Healing Garden A beloved feature of the Lourdes campus is reborn as the Norman & Mary Rose Higdon Greenberg Garden opens. Named for the project’s donor and in memory of his late wife, Norman Greenberg donated $60,000 to the Lourdes Foundation to fully fund the project. “My wife and I loved outdoor activities,” he said. “The garden project is meaningful because it reflects an interest my wife and I shared and allows me to establish a legacy at Lourdes—an organization I have supported for many years.” The Greenberg Garden is located on the north corner of the hospital. Fragrant plants, flowering trees, dramatic lighting and comfortable seating areas offer a serene and peaceful destination for patients, visitors and Lourdes associates. The iconic statue of St. Francis was relocated to this area, atop an infinity-edge fountain. The Greenberg Garden replaces a previous serenity garden which was removed due to expansion of hospital facilities. The original garden was supported by Lourdes associates and dedicated to the Sisters of St. Francis who managed the hospital for many years. Lourdes Foundation 2009 Financial Highlights Total Gifts And Funds Raised......................... $828,077.70 Funds Distributed to Benefit Lourdes and Individuals in Need ..................................................................... $597,254.01 Lourdes Foundation Board of Directors Front (l to r): Tara Miller, Executive Director; Lillian Watson; Loree Eckstein; Susan Guess, Chair. Back row (l to r): Wally Montgomery, M.D., Secretary; Dale Hancock; Steven Grinnell, President & CEO, Mercy Health Partners-KY; Bill Jones; Lawrence Durbin, Vice Chair; Jim Garrett, Treasurer. Not pictured: Art Davis, David Denton, Bill Dyer, Patricia Holsapple, David Mast, Father Brian Roby. Total Lourdes Foundation Assets as of December 31, 2009 ................................................................. $3,024,513.64 Endowment Fund Investments................. $1,175,493.63 $106,543.69 Lourdes Associates Contributing to Lourdes Foundation... 603 Total Amount Contributed by Associates......... $93,321.12 Funds Raised Through Special Events............ $1 Million Gift Makes Cardiovascular Institute A Reality A historical $1 million pledge from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust to Lourdes Foundation, made possible the construction of Lourdes’ new cardiovascular facility. In recognition of this contribution, the center was named in their honor. The Eckstein Charitable Trust is a private foundation supporting educational, missionary, and ministry programs in public charities and Catholic affiliated organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Eckstein chose to invest in the healing ministry of Lourdes to improve the health of our community, a place their children and the business they founded call home. 9 Legacy Society Honors Planned Gift Donors Legacy Society Generous benefactors who have established planned gifts or remembered Lourdes in their will. Mrs. W.B. Akers Elisabeth Barnes Avedisian* Oakley Cobb, Jr.* James C. Griffin* James W. Grisham* Sara V. Harmon* Mary Frances Hines* Helene B. Holt* Gene Ray Miller Dorothy L. Parham* Captola M. Saxon* *deceased Patron Level ($10,000 and above) Credit Bureau Systems, Inc. Norman Greenberg Mary & Steven Grinnell Lourdes Gift Shop Marcia Nemer Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust Good Samaritan Level James Grisham was an ambassador for Lourdes, serving on the McAuley Village board of directors and attending many Lourdes events and fundraisers annually. Grisham’s legacy of service for Lourdes did not end when he passed away in June. Establishing a $15,000 bequest in his will to benefit Lourdes, Grisham’s spirit of generosity will live on through projects that enhance patient care. The Legacy Society provides appreciation and recognition of donors like Mr. Grisham, who thoughtfully plan ways to not only support Lourdes during their lifetime, but to make a meaningful gift after their death. If your will or estate plans include Lourdes or one of our services such as Hospice, please inform us so that your generosity may be properly celebrated. For more information on establishing a bequest or planned gift to benefit Lourdes, please contact Lourdes Foundation at (270) 444-2353. ($5,000 - $9,999) Abbas Emamdjomeh Innovative Technical Solutions LLC Bill & Theresa Jones US Bank Diamond Level ($2,000 - $4,999) Jennifer & Carl Adams Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP Brenda Cadwell Denton & Keuler Diamond Healthcare Corporation John & Loree Eckstein ExxonMobil Foundation Bruce & Doreen Hahn ICA Informatics Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation James Marine, Inc. Jim Smith Contracting Co. Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects, PC June Kelley Nick & Teresa Lewis Lourdes Auxiliary Marquette Transportation Co., Inc. Dr. Wally & Geraldine Montgomery Morrison Healthcare Food Services Paducah Bank & Trust Petter Business Systems, Inc. Ray Black & Son, Inc. Superior Care Home Vascular Specialists, Inc. 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The Paducah Sun Marianne & Jim Potina Radiology Group of Paducah, PSC Radiopharmacy of Paducah, Inc. Retirement Plan Consultants, Inc. Revenue Solutions Joseph and Celeste Russell Sue Silcox Helen Sims Richard Sizemore Buddy Smith St. Jerome’s Catholic Church St. John’s Knights of Columbus United Fund Drive of Calvert City Area United Propane Gas, Inc. US Food Service Vanguard Contractors, Inc. Rick Walter Carolyn Webb West Kentucky Community & Technical College Williams Williams & Lentz LLP WPSD Local 6 Jim Wurtz Platinum Level ($500 - $999) Anonymous Anne Ault BB&T Bank BKD Boston Scientific Corp. Cardiology Associates of Paducah Dr. Rakesh & Anita Chandra Mark & Gail Chapman Community Financial Services Bank Barbara & Bill Conyer Bill and Peggy Conyer John & Dolly Dempsey April Dollins Jim & Johnna Douglas Bill & Mary Dyer Fort Construction Co., Inc. Golden Eagle Distributing, Inc. 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The task for the patient is simple: attach the monitor and immediately the Lourdes Cardiovascular Team can see how well the heart is performing. “If there are problems, we can intervene with treatment at home and avoid an admission to the hospital,” comments Kay Williams, Lourdes Hospice director. “Patients and their families feel safe knowing that our team of specialists is there any moment they need us. Most importantly, our patients get to stay in the comfort of their own home.” Out of the Office, But Always Available Before modern technology, when a physician went out of town a patient could be placed in the hands of a stranger. Now, thanks to a new electronic medical record at Lourdes, physicians can see a patient in the hospital anytime from anywhere in the world. In 2009, Lourdes invested more than $1 Million in a new physician portal that allows physicians to view test results, vital signs, and medications by simply logging into the patient’s chart from their computer. “This new technology allows me to be in two places at once,” responds Dr. Kyle Turnbo. “Whether I am in the office or out of town, this new physician portal allows me to respond more quickly to the needs of my patients when they are in the hospital. Being able to see how my patients are doing at any time of the day can mean a safer, shorter hospital stay for patients at Lourdes.” Cardiac Rehab Keeps Patients Healthy 20 09 Lourdes begins rehabilitation of cardiac patients before they leave the hospital with low-level activities that progress from passive and active range of motion to walking and stair climbing. Following discharge from the hospital, patients can be referred to continue cardiac rehabilitation. In this phase, patients undergo progressive aerobic activities while monitored by a registered nurse and exercise physiologist. This monitored therapy continues for 10-12 weeks. Cardiac rehabilitation is conducted in conjunction with the pulmonary rehabilitation team to address needs of any patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Lourdes’ comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Telemetry Equips Lourdes to be Kyle Miller, exercise physiologist, assists a patient working out in cardiac rehab Your Heart Hospital A service going on behind the scenes can arguably be one of the most life-saving features provided by the Lourdes cardiac program. Thanks to a gift from the Lourdes Foundation, Lourdes is able to provide continuous cardiac monitoring of patients in the hospital 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No matter where patients are in the hospital, trained technicians are stationed in the telemetry unit watching for any signs of distress or irregularity. This technology, available throughout the hospital, allows the team to be an extra set of eyes to monitor any patient on any floor. It also allows physicians to access the telemetry system from within the hospital or over a secure internet connection. “The telemetry technicians constantly review the rhythm strips of patients. If they note rhythm changes or lead displacement, they immediately notify the patient’s nurse or cardiologist,” said Karolyn Kelley, director of critical care. “This technology gives patients and their families confidence that we are using every means possible to care for their loved ones as they recover from a heart attack, open heart surgery, angioplasty or other cardiac event.” NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PADUCAH, KY PERMIT 21 1530 Lone Oak Road Paducah, KY 42003 RANKED THE REGION’S BEST IN CARDIAC CARE Third Year in a Row Five-Star Rated for the Treatment of Coronary Interventional Procedures 2010 Analysis Dr. James P. O’Rourke Cardiothoracic Surgeon Through the work of Dr. James O’Rourke and an exceptional team of specialists, Lourdes is the leading non-transplant hospital in the country using mechanical cardiac assist to wean heart failure patients to recovery.