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October 22, 2010
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New Web-based PACS 3
Fall Trivia Quiz 4
Mammograms for Life 5
2010 Mandatory Flu Facts 6
Cancer Center Progress 7
Incident Command 8
Early Voting Locations 10
Volume 15 #20
UNC School of Medicine Announces
Expansion of Asheville Campus
Mission commits $7M to transform MAHEC bridge building
On October 16, leaders from the
UNC School of Medicine announced an
expansion of the school’s Asheville
Regional Campus, which operates in collaboration with Mission Health System
and the Mountain Area Health Education
Center (MAHEC).
“In these tough economic times, I am
pleased that we maintained our commitment to caring for the people of our state
by making this expansion a reality,” said
William L. Roper, MD, MPH, dean of the
UNC School of Medicine. “We are seeing
an increase in patient volume and a
decrease in the number of health care
providers. By expanding the School’s presence in Asheville, we will improve our
capacity to train more physicians, especially rural and primary care physicians,
for which the need is most urgent.”
The Asheville campus class size will
increase from the current six new students to up to ten next year, with a longterm goal of expanding to 20 students per
class.
Mission Health System President and
CEO Ronald A. Paulus, MD, MBA, also
announced that Mission will commit $7
million to purchase the MAHEC Bridge
Building on Biltmore Avenue and transform it into a dedicated center for all
medical education activities on the hospital campus. The building will become
home to the UNC School of Medicine,
the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy,
future hospital-based residencies and
other potential collaborations with UNC
in research, patient care and teaching.
Making the announcement of the expanded medical school in Asheville are, from left, Dale Fell, MD,
Mission chief medical officer;Teck Penland, president and CEO of MAHEC, Mountain Area Health
Education Center; Ronald A. Paulus, MD, MBA, president and CEO of Mission Health System; Jeffery
Heck, MD, associate dean of the Asheville Regional Campus; and William L. Roper, MD, MPH, dean of
the UNC School of Medicine. Blake Madden photo.
“Mission is proud to continue our
long-standing partnership with UNC,
MAHEC and our dedicated physician faculty to help train the next generation of
physicians and other health professionals
here in Western North Carolina, “said Dr.
Paulus. “We see this as critical to
Mission’s responsibility to advance the
long-term health and well-being of this
region. In addition to contributing to the
health of our people, this expansion will
also contribute to the health of our economy by continuing to cultivate a vibrant
healthcare sector that spurs jobs and business growth.”
Teck Penland, PhD, president and
CEO of MAHEC, commented that the
expansion of the Asheville Regional
Campus “is a significant move forward for
the entire Western North Carolina
region, as it will help to ensure that we
have an adequate supply of physicians to
meet the increasing healthcare needs of
our growing, aging population.”
The Asheville Regional Campus,
launched in 2008, provides clinical education for third- and fourth-year medical
students at Mission Hospital. Currently,
ten medical students are enrolled in two
classes at the Asheville campus, working
closely with practicing Mission physicians
as their primary teachers and mentors.
The campus utilizes an innovative
patient-centered curriculum which is now
being replicated across the state.
– Luanne Stewart
CNAs Honored for Excellence
Georgia Crump Award
day,” said Dr. Noel. “Their kind, skilled
Two Certified Nurse Assistants were
honored this year with the Georgia
hands assist with the most intimate care
Crump CNA Award presented at the 11th
needs of the frail and infirm – they are the
Annual Nursing Assistant Conference
ones that determine whether a vulnerable
held at MAHEC. They are Edna Crowe,
patient feels secure and comfortable.
CNA II, who works in the progressive
They ease the feelings of helplessness and
care adult medicine unit, 9 North, on the
burdensome-ness that threaten to over-
St. Joseph Campus; and Tracy Conseen,
whelm patients more than their physical
CNA, who works in the Emergency
illness. Our healthcare system will never
Department of Cherokee Indian
reach its potential until certified nursing
Hospital.
assistants are recognized, compensated
and appreciated for the critical role they
play.”
“Edna has a unique gift in that she
Of 43 CNAs nominated for this year’s Georgia
Crump Award, Edna Crowe, CNA II, received
honors for excellence.Tracy Conseen, CNS,
of Cherokee Indian Hospital, was the other
recipient.
by fellow nurses from all over Western
port for memory-impaired individuals and
Mary Butler, Nicole Carter, Edna Crowe,
their families. The first year, it was named
Jessica Fisher, Cindy Fox, Linda Fuller,
values. We are more than blessed to have
in honor of Georgia Crump, a Mission
Linda Hensley, Thelma Jackson, Julia
her here. She sets an example for others
Licensed Practical Nurse who began her
Kindell, Nataliya Lebed, Daniel Lewis,
to follow. Her role is critically important.”
career as a CNA and now works in
Nellie Melton, Star Mullins, Laura
Mission’s Community Health
Neelands, Tamara Petty, Alicia Rhodes,
Enhancement program.
Sandra Riddle, Ashley Ruccio, Elina
builds rapport with her patients,” said
Leigh Angel, nurse manager for 9 North
Stepdown. “She goes above and beyond to
ensure that her patients’ needs are met.
And from giving, she receives.
“She encompasses our MERIT core
The award was established in 2003 by
North Carolina. Nominated from Mission
were: Sandra Brown, Danielle Bruckner,
Stines, Kim Swingle, Rebekah Thomason,
Margaret Noel, MD, founder of
MemoryCare, a non-profit charitable
This year, 43 CNAs were nominated
“MemoryCare is a program about care
Edith Thorpe, Stewart Vieira, Linda
organization established to meet the
giving, and this award honors excellent
Wealsh, Martha White, and Amorita
needs for assessment, treatment and sup-
CNAs for the heroic work they do every
Wright.
2 • Scope • October 22, 2010
An Updated Way to Share Information
New web-based PACS will aid clinicians with better
access to radiology files and improve information sharing
When Mission Health System began
“In addition to the many new features
searching for a replacement Picture
available in iSite®, this new PACS also
Archive and Communications System
gives us the opportunity to redesign the
(PACS) several years ago, we already knew
use of electronic imaging in the operating
that the existing system for archiving and
room at Mission and our area affiliates,”
sharing radiology reports and images
says John Campbell, Mission’s Chief
could not meet our growing demand for
Imaging Informatics Officer. “The open
efficient access to files.
architecture of Philips iSite® facilitates
the efficient use and ease of access to
In January 2010, Mission began imple®
numerous large display monitors and
mentation of a new Philips iSite
various new applications within the OR
Enterprise wide and web-based PACS
setting.”
that will ultimately distribute radiological
reports and images throughout all of
“We continue to strive to always keep
Mission Health System’s affiliated facili-
the patient as the central focus as we
ties. The system is scheduled to be in
launch such advanced technology,” says
place and in use by November 16, 2010.
Kathey Jones, Mission director of
Radiology and chair of the PACS Steering
Committee. “Making it easier for physi-
“We are eagerly
anticipating the
cians to access information in a timelier
implementation of
manner, reducing current barriers, will
®
certainly expedite care.”
Philips iSite ,” said
Dr. Bryon Dickerson,
There will be numerous opportunities
president of Asheville
for training in the coming weeks. iSite®
Radiology Associates.
“The new web-based
system features
Dr. Dickerson
PACS demos are planned in the physician
lounges at both Memorial and St. Joseph.
improved tools func-
Make sure to watch for them the week of
tionality designed to enhance user experi-
November 8. Clinical training sessions are
ence and promote much better sharing of
also being offered on this new PACS to
clinical information with referring physi-
various departments and physicians
cians.” Other improvements include a
offices. Philips iSite® PACS will continue
three-second to display guarantee,
to be accessed through Cerner’s
decreased downtime, and automatic soft-
PowerChart® or may be accessed remotely
ware upgrades. “iSite® was designed by cli-
through a secured web connection.
nicians who believe that improved patient
care is the most important goal when
developing a product.”
For additional information or scheduling on-site demonstrations, please contact
John Campbell, john.campbell@msj.org or
“The added benefit of a unified
patient radiology jacket that is accessible
across different hospitals, clinics and
call 828-775-4733 or 213-1324.
Pictured left to right are Michael Boerner, MD,
medical director, Mission Radiology; John
Campbell, chief imaging informatics officer; Jeff
Preyers, Mission PACS administrator; and
Kathey Jones, director of Mission Radiology and
chair of the PACS Steering Committee.
A Closer Look
Major Improvements with
New Philips iSite® PACS
• Web-based PACS from home or
office via VPN connection
• Single log-on from Cerner’s
PowerChart and CPSI ChartLink
• 3-second image display
• New enhancement tools (3-D
recons, individual profiles follow user,
timeline of all procedures
performed on patient, etc.)
• Access patient images from other
Mission hospitals (Mission Hospital’s
Memorial and St. Joseph Campuses,
McDowell, Blue Ridge)
• 99.99% guaranteed uptime
physician offices can only increase the
quality of patient care, including patient
safety,” says Dr. Dickerson, who added
that the patient timeline, a graphical display of the patient’s imaging record, is a
unique feature that will enhance patient
care.
Scope • October 22, 2010 • 3
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ED Admit Unit
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NICU
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Facility Services
Gail Stephens
Heart Path
25 Years
Barbara Davis
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Johnna Parham
Julia Roueche
Surgical Preoop
Lab Microbiology
Information Technology
Huff Center Therapies
20 Years
Frances Clubb
Melanie Darling
John Robinson
Kenni Snelson
Dana Sorrells
Joan Wheeler
Environmental Services
MCSD
Information Technology
Maternal/Fetal Unit
Radiology Diagnostics
Endoscopy
15 Years
Melanie Clark
Pediatric Hem/Onc
Fall For Trivia
Jody Miller
Respiratory Services
Carol Nelson
Emergency Department
Teresa Owen Child Development Center
Diana Wortham
Oncology Service Line
10 Years
Melissa Ballard
Mother/Baby
Roy Barlow II
Air Medical
Mary Anne Burge
CVICU
Sharon Burwell
Radiology CT
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Yancey EMS
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CV Diagnostic
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Telecommunications
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Transfer Unit
Michael Lorenzo
Surgery
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Information Technology
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EnvironmentalServices
Karen Meadows
NICU
Kathryn Ottino
Cardiology Invasive
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Women’s Surgical
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Lactation Center
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Environmental Svcs.
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Lori Barnes
Derek Cowan
Lab Transfusion Svcs.
Emergency Department
Karen Cox
Jade Cress
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Anthony Durall
Maria Durham
Arthur Fergus
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Regional Transport
Labor and Delivery
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Inhouse
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Theresa Grable
Staffing Pool
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Emergency Department
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Breast Program
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Metabolic Support
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ACA Cath Lab
Sandra Petersen
Radiation Therapy
Christopher Phillips
Insurance Billing
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Neurosciences
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Sleep Lab
Janet Terwilliger
Rehab Inpatient
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General Surgery
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Alison Whipple
Marketing and Web
Mary Yacopino
Wound Therapy
How well do you know these facts about Fall?
1. “Autumn” is now only used in North American English.
Before the _____ century, “harvest” was the term usually
used to refer to the fall season.
13th
14th
15th
16th
2.What is a sign of a bad winter?
Cold Fall
Hot Summer
Warm November
They’re all bad winters
3. Leaves have just as much yellow and red color pigment
as green.
True
False
5.What year was the first Thanksgiving held?
1605
1621
1760
1800
6.Where did the name Halloween come from?
Ireland
Scotland
Canada
Germany
7. In Eastern Canada and New England, fall foliage tourists
are called _______.
leaf peepers
tree huggers
foliage freaks
leaf lovers
4.The first Jack o’lanterns were made in Ireland out of
hollowed-out:
canteloupes
turnips
watermelons
pumpkins
1. 16th; 2.Warm November; 3.True; 4.Turnips; 5. 1621; 6. Scotland; 7. Leaf peepers
4 • Scope • October 22, 2010
No More Excuses!
A mammogram could save your life! Spread the word!
Women can make a lot of excuses for
putting off getting their annual mammogram: “I just don’t have time,” “I don’t
want to be exposed to the radiation,” “No
one in my family has breast cancer,” “I
can’t afford it.”
But mammograms are one of the best
tools we have for finding breast cancer
early, and early treatment means a better
chance for a cure.
In 2009 at Mission, an average of
63.2% of women of all ages took advantage of our mammogram wellness benefit.
Nationally, it’s estimated that about 35 40% of women who should be getting
mammograms are not. That means that at
least 20,000 to 40,000 women in the U.S.
will die of breast cancers that could have
been prevented through screenings done
over the next ten years.
To answer some of the most common
excuses, we’re setting out to make an
argument for early detection. It could save
your life or the life of someone you love.
“I just don’t have time.”
The Asheville Breast Center at
Asheville Imaging Center (534 Biltmore
Ave.) is open from 7 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Monday through Wednesday, and 7 a.m.
until 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Those
convenient hours give you lots of opportunities to schedule a mammogram before
or after your work shift.
And new digital mammography equipment makes your visit shorter because you
don’t have to wait around while they
develop your films; they can see the image
while they’re taking the pictures.
“I don’t want to be exposed to the
radiation.”
While radiation exposure was never
very high with the old equipment (no
more than if you spent the afternoon at
the top of Mount Mitchell!), digital equipment reduces exposure by more than
40%. This small dose is well worth the
benefit of finding breast cancer when it’s
still too small to feel.
“No one in my family has breast cancer.”
The biggest risk factors for breast
cancer are being a woman and getting
older. The chance of you getting breast
cancer is higher if you have a relative who
had breast cancer, but most women who
get it don’t have breast cancer in their
family.
“I can’t afford a mammogram.”
If you have insurance through
Mission, your annual mammogram is covered 100%. Mission also helps pay for
mammograms for uninsured women. The
program is called Ladies Night Out,
offered by Mission with the BCCCP program of the Buncombe County Health
Center, Asheville Radiology Breast
Center, ABIPA (Asheville Buncombe
Institute of Parity Achievement), the
Housing Authority of Asheville, and the
YWCA.
Since the program began in October
2007, Ladies Night Out has served 1,133
women and 24 women have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Funded for
three years by a grant from the Kate B.
Reynolds Foundation, the program is
now receiving support from Mission’s
Breast Program through the Mission
Hospital Foundation. You can learn more
about this by calling Wanda Anderson at
828-250-6006.
You don’t need a prescription to make
a screening mammogram appointment,
but you do need a provider (physician, PA,
or nurse practitioner) who can accept the
report.
“I’m afraid. What if they find something?”
You don’t want to wait until you feel a
lump.If your cancer is found by a mammogram, that means it was found early and
it’s very likely that your treatment will be
fully successful.
A Closer Look
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
recommends that you:
1. Know your risk
• Talk to your family to learn about
your family health history
• Talk to your healthcare provider
about your personal risk of breast
cancer
2. Get screened
• Ask your healthcare provider which
screening tests are right for you if you
are at a higher risk
• Have a mammogram every year
starting at age 40 if you are at average
risk
• Have a clinical breast exam at least
every three years starting at 20, and
every year starting at 40
3. Know what is normal for you
and see your healthcare provider
right away if you notice any of
these breast changes:
• Lump, hard knot or thickening
• Swelling, warmth, redness or
darkening
• Change in the size or shape of the
breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other
parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot that doesn’t
go away
4. Make healthy lifestyle choices
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Add exercise into your routine
• Limit alcohol intake
Source: Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
ww5.komen.org
To more about breast health and
detection and treatment options at
Mission, go to
www.missionhospitals.org/breastprogram.
Scope • October 22, 2010 • 5
Update: 2010 Mandatory Flu Vaccinations
Deadline is December 1
As you are already aware, Mission has
•
MOD (search “influenza”).
The employee receiving the vaccine
or approved exemption must provide a
adopted the CDC’s recommendations for
Staff members who receive an exemp-
mandatory flu shots for all employees this
tion will normally be allowed to work dur-
copy of the immunization form or exemp-
year. We join many hospitals both around
ing flu season, however Infection
tion approval notification to their manag-
the nation and in North Carolina that
Prevention may determine that it’s neces-
er or director.
have already adopted this policy.
sary to keep flu vaccine-exempt employ-
ABOUT
ees away from work or wear protective
•
equipment while at work based on the
the form/notification in the employee file
severity of the flu outbreak. Staff mem-
containing the TB testing form.
THE
VACCINE
Only one flu immunization will be
required. The influenza (flu) viruses
bers required to remain away from work
selected for inclusion in the seasonal flu
will be placed on leave without pay or
vaccines are updated each year based on
allowed to use PTO.
The manager should file the copy of
It’s so important for Mission staffers
to understand that unless they have an
approved medical or religious exemption,
information about which influenza virus
they may not decline the flu vaccination.
strains are identified, how they are
•
spreading, and how well current vaccine
vaccinations within 30 days of being
That’s why we began communication and
strains protect against newly identified
offered the vaccine but no later than
education back in May. We hope that by
New: Employees should receive flu
strains. As the most prevalent flu virus
NEW
last year, H1N1 virus has been included in
•
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING THE FLU SHOT OR
AN EXEMPTION:
the 2010-2011 seasonal influenza vaccine.
The Flu vaccine Mission uses contains
DECEMBER 1
AT MIDNIGHT
dead viruses and cannot give you the flu.
Mission purchased all single-dose prefilled syringes this year so the vaccine
does not contain Thimerasol (a perservative).
REQUIREMENTS
•
Flu vaccination is mandatory for all
clinical and non-clinical employees (full-
December 1. This new date is consistent
now all staff members have become com-
time, part-time and PRN) including those
with the Medical Staff ’s policy and pro-
fortable about the requirement or have
who work in off-campus locations or from
vides flexibility for staff members who
already made arrangements to file their
home.
may not be available when immunizations
exemption requests. We do not wish to
are offered in their work area.
lose any employees because of this, but we
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are prepared to face that possibility.
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No declinations are possible.
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Requests for a medical exemption
must be accompanied by documentation
from the employee’s primary care
provider and include the clinical symptoms that the employee experiences that
prevent immunization. These should be
submitted directly to Staff Health and
may not be attached to the flu immunization form. Attaching the request to a form
will delay review of the request.
•
Requests for religious exemptions
should be submitted to HR. The request
should be submitted on the form that can
be picked up in HR or is available on
6 • Scope • October 22, 2010
Employees who are not immunized by
midnight on December 1, or who are not
Remember that it’s for the sake of our
exempt, will be terminated. All policies related
to termination will be followed (i.e. loss of
patients that we are committed to the
PTO and ineligible for re-hire for 2 years).
cinate against other diseases such as per-
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tussis. If we are not properly immunized,
Employees who choose to resign rather
than take the flu immunization must do so
according to existing policies to preserve their
PTO payout and rehire eligibility.
Resignations must be submitted by November
15 for non-managers and by November 1 for
managers and above.
mandatory influenza policy just as we vac-
we can contract these illnesses and, even
though we don’t feel any symptoms, carry
these viruses among our patients.
For additional information including
links, go to MOD and put “influenza” in
the search engine.
Cancer Center Progressing Quickly
Anyone (meaning just about every one of us) who has driven from Biltmore Avenue up to the main entrance of Memorial, has watched as Victoria
Road has transformed.The hill leading from Victoria Road leading down to McDowell Street seems to diminish daily. In fact, the mass excavation is
95% complete and rock excavation of utility trenches is underway.The boring under Biltmore Avenue is complete, and the renovation of the
St. Joseph entrance drive to widen the entrance for better campus access, should begin by March 1 and be completed by early June 2011.
The new home for all of Mission’s cancer services is also making amazing progress (photo above). Rooftop penthouse erection has been completed. The exterior wall framing, sheathing, and window installation is underway on the north, west, and south sides, while the brick veneering is
underway on the north and west sides. Parking deck foundations are nearly complete and the pre-cast concrete will arrive in November.
Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical rough-in is nearly complete on the lower level. Metal stud framing is underway on the lower level.The building
dry-in should be completed by early December.
Confused?
Fall Back on November 7
and enjoy that
extra hour of sleep!
Scope • October 22, 2010 • 7
Planning and Training Keeps Mission
on Its Toes for Emergencies
Incident Command is “information and decision central”
We all know to dial 9-1-1 whenever an
emergency arises. But what happens when
Mission Hospital is in crisis?
mined procedures and a readiness to facilitate the hospital’s Incident Command
Center.
That’s a question our team must
answer each time a real or possible system-wide or regional crisis occurs that
could overwhelm or disrupt our
resources.
The Command Center is located on
the Memorial Campus with on off-site
alternate location. It is fully equipped
with several video screens which can feature several sources at once, backup communication devices (computers, resource
manuals, statewide emergency communication links), and more.
As Mission Hospital’s Community
EMS Coordinator and Disaster Planning
Committee Chair, Mike Barnett maintains the hospital’s Emergency
Operations Plans and provides education
and training. He also assists the Hospital
Administrator on Call (AOC) when they
activate the Hospital Command Center
along with other aspects of the
Emergency Operation Plan when disaster
strikes. A former flight medic and ER
nurse, Barnett is the hospital liaison who
serves as the link between regional EMS
agencies and the hospital on a daily basis.
He is responsible for EMS Quality Issues
in three counties – Buncombe, Madison
and Yancey.
Barnett leads the Disaster Planning
Committee, a multi-disciplinary group
that works to identify and respond to all
types of crisis situations, both natural and
man-made. More than a dozen hospital
employees serve on the committee, representing respective departments that range
from Trauma Services to Marketing and
Web Services. Local Fire and Rescue personnel also attend meetings and provide
input.
The group meets monthly to coordinate emergency preparedness plans, while
continually working on performance
improvement measures identified in past
drills, incidents or hazards. On an annual
basis, a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment
(HVA) helps determine possible scenarios
– potential disasters that could strike.
This committee, as well as the hospital Administrators on Call (AOC) staff,
work with Barnett to maintain predeter-
8 • Scope • October 22, 2010
“EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS TODAY
IS A BIG DEAL IN
HOSPITALS,”
EXPLAINS BARNETT.
“WHEN THE JOINT
COMMISSION STAFF IS
HERE THEY CAN STOP
ANYONE IN THE
HALLWAY AND ASK
THEM TO IDENTIFY A
CODE OR A TRIAGE
TERM AND WHAT
THEIR ROLE WOULD
BE IN AN
EMERGENCY.”
Once a Code is declared and the call
goes out, the Center becomes operational
and fully functioning within a matter of
minutes. In place for more than a decade,
the Hospital Command Center and
Incident Command structure at Mission
has already proven its worth, says Barnett.
Barnett says Mission has a main hospital Emergency Operations Plan which
addresses different categories of disaster,
but also has several sub-plans, such as a
mass casualty plan like a plane crash or a
bus accident – anything that would overwhelm the ED and hospital. He recalls
two incidents a few years ago that exemplify the need for cohesive disaster man-
agement.
“We had some major flooding in
Biltmore and the hospital lost water for
four days. In a facility this size, it takes
thousands of gallons of water just to keep
the air conditioning going and the commodes flushed. We also had dialysis
patients who needed daily treatment, so
they had to be transported offsite to
other dialysis centers and hospitals.
Regional fire departments delivered fresh
water for the air conditioning system.”
During another crisis, 46 local high
school students were bused to Mission
Hospital after they were exposed to an
unknown but potentially hazardous gas at
their school. Each student was evaluated
and when necessary, assigned to the “hot
zone” followed by rigidly controlled
decontamination. All 200 ED staff and
more than 100 Regional Transport EMS
staff are trained on hazardous material
and decontamination techniques.
Other more recent real-life cases
involved a computer network that went
down, resulting in a temporary systemwide loss of communication and coordination of electronic patient treatment
plans; a total electrical failure; two severe
winter storms that stranded hospital personnel and patient families; and a flu pandemic which forced the hospital to vaccinate staff, take extra precautions and limit
visitors.
Training, both online and in-house, is
provided to the Command Center staff
that meets the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) requirements. Ongoing training is required by
the Joint Commission, the hospital’s
accrediting body. As part of the accreditation, Mission must meet certain standards
to maintain emergency preparedness
services.
“Emergency preparedness today is a
big deal in hospitals,” explains Barnett.
“When the Joint Commission staff is here
they can stop anyone in the hallway and ask them to identify a
code or a triage term and what
their role would be in an emergency.”
hazardous material spill.”
That’s why, for example, all
employees are issued hospitalwide “disaster code cards” that
provide color-coded categories
and triage terms each employee
must memorize.
Jill Jones, director of Adult
Critical Care and Step-down,
has served as Administrator on
Call (AOC) and “Incident
Commander” during drills and a
couple of real-life emergencies.
She, along with several other
members of the Command
Center and Disaster Planning
teams, have sought additional
training conducted at the
Center For Domestic
Preparedness (CDP) site in
Anniston, Alabama.
An emergency page about a hospital or regional crisis could come at
any time, so Mission’s Administrators on Call (AOC) are specially
trained in Incident Command structure and emergency operations.
When the Center is operational, it serves as “information and decision central” for the Code. Information Technology also operates an
Incident Command Center for Code Black situations that cause
computer downtime.The duration of an incident varies and the
phones rarely stop ringing during an emergency, so it’s important to
have many staff members who are trained to step in. Pictured left to
right during a severe weather event are, left to right, Jill Jones, Karen
Grogan, and Renee Carpenter.To view the updated AOC list and
contacts, see the AOC tab on the homepage of MOD.
“My participation in
Mission’s drills and disasters has
allowed me to gain a better
understanding of our community resources and establish those
relationships before a disaster
strikes,” she says. “Proactively
planning for various situations
allows us all to perform more efficiently
and effectively during times of crisis.”
But emergencies that haven’t yet happened keep Barnett and Mission’s
Administrators on Call on highest alert.
“We conducted a drill using UNCA
students dressed as victims of a mass
shooting in our laundry,” says Barnett.
“One of the ‘patients’ who came through
the ED was also the shooter. This is something that could happen. I also worry
about the fact that are close to railroad
lines and the interstate in case of a major
And our disaster preparedness
continues to improve and evolve.
Approved in this year’s budget is a
high-tech notification system
called Everbridge Aware, which will
allow us to list all emergency contacts along with several key phone
numbers, pagers, and email
addresses. The system will continue to automatically dial until the
person answers and acknowledges
receipt of the message. It can be
tailored to notify any number of
groups, large or small, from physicians to department directors to
staff members as well as providing
emergency alert messages designated phones in each department. The
system is located offsite, so it won’t
be affected by a computer or telephone system crash.
“We really could have used this
system during our two recent real
Codes,” says Barnett. “It will really
improve the speed and efficiency
of getting the word out quickly and
keeping information current.
“The needs and the demands
for hospital emergency management and the requirements of the
Joint Commission continue to
change. It’s the goal of these teams
to provide the preparation, processes,
training and tools to assure hospital continuity of operations during emergencies
within our hospital and our community.”
– Marie Bartlett
Scope • October 22, 2010 • 9
One Stop Early Voting
2010 General Election
Buncombe County
Downtown Office Location – 199 College St.
Oct. 25 - 29 8 am - 6 pm
Oct. 30, 8:30 am - 1 pm
Avery’s Creek Community Center
Oct. 25 - 29 10 am - 6 pm
Oct. 30, 8:30 am - 1 pm
ABCCM-ACTS Building
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Biltmore Square Mall
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Black Mountain Branch Library
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Fairview Branch Library
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Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
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Leicester Branch Library
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North Asheville Branch Library
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Oak Forest Presbyterian Church
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South Buncombe Branch Library
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Swannanoa Fire Department - Bee Tree
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Weaverville Town Hall
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W. Asheville Branch Library
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MARC - Mountain Area Resource Center
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Board of Elections Office - 72 East Central St.
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Fletcher Library
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Etowah Library
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County Commissioners’ Board Room
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Board of Elections Office - 328 Longview
Drive, Rm. 103, Bakersville
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Transylvania County Old Library Building
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Board of Elections Office
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Product
Recalls for
Your Safety
Whether it’s a Fisher-Price high chair,
smoke detectors or shell eggs, there are
several government organizations that
track the safety of our consumer products
and work hard to get the word out about
items that are causing harm.
One is the U.S. Consumer Products
Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov,
which states that its goal is protecting
consumers and families from products
that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or
mechanical hazard or can injure children.
The CPSC’s work is to ensure the safety
of consumer products such as toys, cribs,
power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals. It has contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the
rate of deaths and injuries associated with
consumer products over the past 30 years.
Another is the Food and Drug
Administration, www.fda.gov, which
monitors our food supply, dietary supplements, medical devices, cosmetics and
many more related consumer goods.
Recalls.gov combines information
from six federal agencies in one comprehensive and easy-to-navigate website: the
National Highway and transportation
safety board, the United States
Department of Agriculture, the
Environmental Protection Agency, the
Consumer Products Safety Commission,
the United States Coast Guard, and the
Food and Drug Administration. There
you will find information for all U.S.
Government recalls including photos and
learn what to do with recalled products in
your homes. It will also give you the
resources for reporting something that is
unsafe.
Yet one more is www.foodsafety.gov,
which lists the most recent food recalls,
allergy alerts, and information on food
preparation and storage.
10 • Scope • October 22, 2010
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Cars and Motorcycles
1992 7.3L Turbo Diesel Van:
Econoline 350 w/ aftermarket turbo; rebuilt
O/D transmission, new belts, alternator, fuel
pump, u-joints, brake steering box. Factory
towing package; 157,000 miles; seats 7.
Excellent condition travel van, travel trailer,
or shuttle. Email: squishface25@gmail.com.
2008 Scooter: About 1700 miles. Asking
$800. Call 828-674-2807.
SunL 4 Wheeler: 110 cc $250.Yellow.
Great starter, fun and holds up to 210 lbs.
Call 828-515-0309.
2006 Harley Davidson Street Bob:
7400; black, in great condition. Only asking
for payoff amount. Call 828-712-5496.
1991 Ford Aerostar Van: “The Mule.”
Extended length, high mileage (227,000) but
runs well, has good tires. Extras include:
studded snow tires and chains, also a Yakima
bike rack for 4 bikes. Asking $1000 or best
offer. Need to sell, call 828-684-2250.
Homes and Land
Exclusive Town Mountain Road
Home: 9 minutes to the hospital.
Contemporary European design, featuring
open floor plan, high end European contemporary kitchen featuring Snaidero cabinets;
Miele,Viking, Donbraunt, Blanco appliances.
Great views-year round. Large windows,
pond, organic gardens, flat yard. 2 bedroom,
2 bath, detached office/studio. Large
garage/shop space/renovation. Lot size –
1.04 acres. $750,000. Email:
squishface25@gmail.com.
House For Sale Weaverville Area:
3BR/1.5BA 1200sf. private country home
with protected views and tree filled 1.7acre
lot. Full unfinished basement. New high efficiency windows and doors. All appliances.
New well-40gpm. New HVAC. New HW
heater. New carpet throughout. New tile in
kitchen and baths. All new electrical and
plumbing fixtures. Over $50k in recent
upgrade. Survey completed! Easy closing!
Best deal in all of Buncombe county and
only 12 min to Mission. Reduced Price
$179,000 ($3000 closing costs will be paid
at time of closing). Call 828-275-4506.
Land For Sale Nantahala River: 25acre cove with 4 established home sites and
graded road. Plan for underground electrical
and shared/deeded well. Great views.
Privacy and convenience. 1 mile to NOC
and Nantahala River. 4 miles to Tsali and
Lake Fontana. Lots from $75k. Entire parcel
available. Call: 828-275-4506.
Weaverville Apartments For Rent:
One bedroom and efficiency apartments
outside Weaverville. Quiet clean remodeled
units with private entrances, private parking
and porch. In unit W/D. All appliances.
Utilities and cable included. Less than 15
easy minutes to Mission. On site manager.
$50 move in bonus and for move in referrals. Units range from $565-650. Call 7782787 (Mona) or 778-1650 (Fred).
Two Story 2 BR/2.5 BA
Townhome: 1243 sq. ft. South Asheville
area on city street. Friendly neighborhood.
Open living space, laundry room upstairs
with bedrooms, master bedroom with walkin closet, great closet space plus attic complete with shelving, flooring and pull-down
stairs, great back porch, 1.5 car garage with
cabinets, yard maintenance by HOA, personal mailbox, city garbage pickup, 5 minute
drive to Biltmore Park, 10 minute drive to
airport and Mission Hospitals on state
maintained roads; newly replaced air conditioning unit, kitchen appliances included.
Gas fireplace in living area. Crown molding
downstairs. Generous backyard commons
area with gazebo and picnic table.Well landscaped unit front and back entry areas.
Easily accessible crawl space.Wired for
security system. $150,000. Call 828-6540842.
Great Location: With many updates:
painted in and out, new flooring and light
fixtures.Wonderful large deck to enjoy outside living in quiet neighborhood. Great
room with two story high ceiling & stone
fireplace, very open. Nice MBR/loft, two
bedrooms on ML, great recreation
room/game room. Oversized garage, plenty
of storage.Well cared for 1700 sq. ft. home.
Fletcher/Arden area near Airport Road,
only 12.5 miles to hospital--walk to the Ag.
Center/State Fair! Asking $174,900. Contact
Judy Dawkins at judydawkins@charter.net,
http://www.allstarswnc.com/, or 828- 6701500 for link to pics/virtual tour and more
information. MLS# 475117.
1 Bedroom Furnished Garage
Apartment: Very private, washer-dryer,
dishwasher, ac, cable, internet, electricity,
garbage included; small pet ok. 5 minutes
from intersection of I-26 in Hendersonville;
$685/month+deposit. Call 828-698-1545.
Household
Eco-Smart Vision Fireplace: Ecofriendly, bio-ethanol, vent free, heats large
space. Cost $7500.00. Used twice, new.
Must sell- $2900.Visit website @ecosmartfires.com. Email: squishface25@gmail.com.
Charming 1 BR/1BA Cottage:
Swannanoa, near Warren Wilson College.
Beautiful oak floors, large eat-in kitchen,
kitchen and bath have been updated, laundry room with almost new washer and
dryer, rocking chair front porch, and many
more great features! Located on .23 acres.
Great neighborhood, only 12 minutes to
the hospital! Priced at $99,900. Call Micah
Solomon at 828-254-7253.
Three 6’ tall Bookshelves: Beautiful,
good condition, $35 each. Call: 828-6840988 or Email: josephine_f@yahoo.com.
House For Rent: 3BR/1.5BA. LR with
F/P, hardwood floors throughout except
kitchen and baths. D/W, frost free refrigerator and self cleaning range. $950.00 mo &
sec. dep. No Pets. Email: cynthia.ray@avlcard.com.
Home In Asheville: 2002 3 BR/2 BA
1249 sq. ft. home located 5 minutes from
Mission Hospital. Located behind Texas
Roadhouse in a quiet neighborhood. In the
TC Roberson School District. $188,000.
Call Kelli at 828-775-3116.
Beautiful Cape Cod Home: Amazing
views of Bent Creek all year. Open floor
plan with large kitchen, complete stainless
appliances and huge island. Master on main
level has large bathroom and views from
windows. Second floor has large bedroom
and bonus room that could easily be converted to 2 separate bedrooms and full
bath (4BR septic). 2 car garage w/ workshop area and room to expand in “superior
walled basement”. Less than 15 minutes to
downtown AVL! MLS#468845 2200 sq/ft,
1240 sq/ft unfinished in basement.
3BR/2BA with plumbing available for additional BR upstairs and in basement.
0.87acres. $274,900. Call 828-230-9445 or
828-333-1262.
2 Bedroom 2 Bath: Excellent location, 9
foot ceilings, washer/dryer connections,
water included. Private parking. Rent $735 a
month. Call 828-551-2693.
Ping-pong Table: $50. Call 828-6840988 or email: josephine_f@yahoo.com.
Pilates Power Gym: Includes push up
bar & adjustable height. Never been
used/still in box $350. 828-242-3663 or
828-277-4110.
Fisher & Paykel Washer and Dryer:
Both top load and eco-smart. Not used
very much. Lids on both are cracked but
can be replaced. Paid $1400 for both 4 yrs.
ago, asking $500 for both. Must pickup
yourself. Call 828-688-2014.
Miscellaneous
Firewood For Sale: Full size truck load
split and stacked $100-$125 depending on
distance to be delivered. Call Anthony at
828-206-7487.
Nikon N80 film Camera: 28-80mm
autofocus zoom lens; used 4 times; mint
condition. 828-213-0499.
Beautiful, Stylish Coffee Table: 39
in. round, mahogany with inset glass top.
Decorative scroll base. Excellent quality.
$100. Matching end table $75. Both for
$150. Can email photos. Call 828-277-0481.
16” Chain Saw: Northern Tool
Powerhorse brand, in original box, $125.
Call Hank at 828-691-0785.
Collapsible Dog Crate: Removable
undercarriage. Dimensions 3ft. wide/4.5ft
deep and 3ft. 10in high. Great for large
dogs. Paid $225, asking $75. Email jimmoretz@mountainchurch.net or call 828242-4678.
Delta Unisaw: 10 in. tablesaw 3HP, joint
tech saw train fence, w/JET sliding table and
mobile base. $1500.00. Call 828-778-1063.
Pets
Morgan Arabian Mare: Beautiful 4 1/2
year old for sale. MI COPPER PENNY, is
double registered in the Half-Arabian and
Morab registries. She loves the trails and
will be a great horse for an experienced
rider. She is very friendly and trailers like a
dream. Up to date on all shots, coggins,
worming. Must sell due to finances. $2000.
Please call Sandie at 828-683-8768 or email
highmark_24@yahoo.com.
Services
Personal Chef Available: For in home
food preparation, special menu planning,
food sourcing and shopping, clean-up, natural and organic fare, international and fusion
cuisine. Affordable hourly rates and flexible
schedule. Call 828-255-1073.
Experienced Infant Nanny: Has fulltime openings in my home in
Hendersonville. Quality care with lots of
cuddles, laughter, music, and fun! Great references. CPR & First Aid Certified. Call
828-551-7116. Please leave message-I will
return your call ASAP.
Hardworking Local Man: Will handle
all your pruning needs with speed, excellence and care. For a free estimate call 828974-1592.
Tree Work & Removal: Full service,
low impact tree work or removal. 30 years
combined experience, fully insured, and
licensed with the State Board of
Registration for Foresters in North
Carolina and Georgia. Low prices. Call Bart
828-989-7975 or Vance 828-423-5051.
Email: vancegarren@att.net
or jbart1214@att.net.
Now Is The Time To Lose Weight:
Have more energy, and get the body you
always wanted. Call 828-242-0135 today
and use the certified trainer, with a BS in
exercise science, used by many Mission
physicians. 20% discount for Mission
employees. References available.
Private Duty CNA I/II: Will work any
hours; very flexible. Mon-Fri. Patient care:
Fairview, Arden, Asheville area. Call 828338-0122.
Got A Computer Problem? Let me
help you out. I can take care of all your
computer needs. Half the $ of the other
Geeks. Ryan Higgins. Call 828-699-0949,
Email: ryanhiggins86@gmail.com.
Master Carpenter: References and
photos available. Call 828-707-4348.
Scope • October 22, 2010 • 11
Kaleidoscope
Celebrate November!
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Diabetes Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month
Family Caregivers Month
Healthy Skin Month
Home Care Month
Hospice (Hospice/Palliative Care) Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Prematurity Awareness Month
Sexual Health Month
1-7
Diabetes Education Week
1-7
Medical-Surgical Nurses Week
1-7
Urology Nurses and Associates Week
7-13
Allied Health Professionals Week
7-13
Aspiring Nurse Leader Week
7-13
Health Information and Technology
Week
7-13
Mental Health Wellness Week
7-13
Patient Transport Week
7-13
Radiologic Technology Week
8-14
Perioperative Nurse Week
14-21 Bladder Health Week
18
Great American Smokeout
20
Family Volunteer Day
Welcome New Mission Staff!
Allyson Self
6th Floor (STJ)
Elizabeth C. Mathews, RN
6th Floor (STJ)
Emily N. Price, CNA I
6th Floor (STJ)
Alesha G. Smith
6th Floor (STJ)
Brena E. Lepore, RN
7th Floor (STJ)
Melba G. Case
Admissions & OP Regist.
Vickie M. Greene
Admissions & OP Regist.
Helen T. Henson
ASC
Terri W.Toms
ASC
Scotty E.Warren
ASC
Sofiane Benali
Cardiology Invasive
Kelly A. Lyons
Child Life
Kimberly K. Bishop, RN
CVPC
Robert Venable, RN
Emergency Department
Brian B. Fisher
Engineering
Danny D.Young
Engineering
Kathryn E. Dean
Environmental Services
Douglas V. Goldsmith
Environmental Services
Heather I. Harty
Environmental Services
Quintin A. Powell
Environmental Services
Helen D. Crossley
Environmental Services
Sarah A. Daniel
Environmental Services
Shannon S. McKeel
Environmental Services
Quentin A. Powell
Environmental Services
Angela Sanderson
ER Registration
Claudia E. Guzman
Food & Nutrition
Roy C. Lanning, Jr.
Food & Nutrition
Joshua M. Long,
Food & Nutrition
Jeanette A. Mount
Food & Nutrition
Carrie J. Oliver
Food & Nutrition
Paul Scafidi
Food & Nutrition
Stacey L. Rhea
Heart Path
Debbie J. Shelton
HIM
John E. Stewart III
HR-Light Industrial Pool
Mason W. Ziegenfuss HR-Light Industrial Pool
Raymond E. Lacroix
HR-Light Industrial Pool
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HR-Light Industrial Pool
Andrew K. Margerison Huff Center Therapies
Sheri A. Denslow
Infection Control
Dana J. Gibson
Information Technology
Cynthia Brunker
Lab Chemistry
Miranda L. Horning,
Lab Microbiology
Rebecca L. Kim
Lab Pathology
Kina D. Corbin
Lab Patient Services Center
Shellie E. Flowers Lab Patient Services Center
Myra W. O’Hara, RN
Labor & Delivery
Marilyn J. Malpass
Laundry
Victor A. Ramos
Life Safety &
Building Maint.
Rebecca L. Mattson Medical Center Pharmacy
Lauren A. Fender
MSPC
Marcia P. Kriksey, RN
MSPC
Nakeshia D. Dishner, CNA I
MCSD
Jessica H. Clontz,CNA I
MCSD
Christopher R.Williams, LPN
MCSD
Benjamin M. Gould
MEM Giftshop
Crystal A. O’Dell, RN
Mother Baby
Amanda M.Wade, RN
MSICU (MEM)
Timothy J. Bristle, RN
MSICU (MMH)
Rebecca J. Pappas, RN
Neurosciences
Nicole A. Moore, RN
NICU
Rhonda B. Morris, RN
NTICU
Jarod M. Coffey
Olson Huff Ctr. Practice
Lorri Brill-Hickson, RN
Oncology
Christopher B. Morrow
Oncology
Kathryn R. Sabo, RN
Oncology
Sasha K. Mann
Operating Room
Annie K. Rathbone
Operating Room
Donna L. Lyon-Mitchell, RN
PACU
Nathan Bitner
Performance Improvement
Marc L.White
Performance Improvement
Bradley P. Lindholme
Psych 5 South
Michaella J. Harbaugh
Psych 5 South
Martha K. Baldwin, CNA I Pulmonary Medicine
Robert S. Little
Radiology Nuclear Medicine
Joshua H. Chambers
Regional Transport
Damon D. Landreth
Regional Transport
Erin E. Puterbaugh
Rehab Inpatient
Mark G. Anderson
Rehab Inpatient
Daniel T. Mick
Respiratory Svcs
John M. Koloshey
Security
Amanda T. Despathy, RN
Spine Unit
Mark S. Henderson
Sterile Processing
Misty D. Stover
Switchboard
Danette M. Crump, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Romina N.Valentini, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Danette M. Crump, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Kristy L. Ellison, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Glenn L,.Warpula, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Lori A. Martinson,RN Wound Therapy Center
Achievements
Lourdes Lorenz, director of Integrative
Medicine at Mission, has been named to the
Advisory Issue Council on Health for the
Institute for Emerging Issues, NCSU.
Retirement
Kathleen Slattery, RN, retired October 7
after 20 years of service. Congratulations!
Scope is published twice monthly for the staff, physicians, volunteers and friends of Mission Hospital. This
publication is produced by the Marketing and Web
Services Department, Mission Hospitals, 509 Biltmore
Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Phone: 828/213-4800.
The deadline for the next Scope is October 25 for a
November 5 distribution. If you have a story idea,
department news or an important announcement to
share, send it to Scope at jprchd@msj.org.
You can subscribe to receive
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Ads for Scope It Out should be sent to
Marketing@msj.org or faxed to 213-4812.
Sympathy
The Mission Family extends sincere sympathy
to staff members and volunteers who have
recently lost loved ones.
Rose Seleska, HUC on 7 General Surgery,
and Nadine McCarson of Sterile Processing
recently lost their loved one, Blanche
Bennett. Blanche worked in the Gift Shop on
Memorial Campus and volunteered after she
retired.
John Mozelewski of Radiology CT at
Memorial recently lost his sister, Patricia
Mozelewski.
If you or a co-worker has experienced the
death of a loved one, and you would like to
have it posted in Scope, please first contact
Sr. Carmen Cruz of Pastoral Care at
Carmen.Cruz@msj.org.
Free Event on Women’s Issues
“Awaken the Passion – Empower the
Woman” will be presented by Dona Caine
Francis on Thursday, November 11, from 6 - 7:30
pm at the Hilton Asheville, Biltmore Park, Pisgah
Ballroom. Registration and refreshments begin at
5:30 pm.
Dona Caine Francis is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, clinical
nurse specialist and certified sex therapist.
She is the author of Managing Menopause
Beautifully: Physically, Emotionally, and Sexually, and
is a national speaker on such topics as “Speaking
of Sex: How to be an Askable Parent” and “Sex
and the Seasoned Woman: A Menopausal
Survival Kit.”
To reserve your seat, call 828-213-2222.
Free Foot Assessment November 6
Foot pain? Need tips on what shoes to buy?
Krista Kelly, PT, of Mission Rehabilitation
Services will offer free foot assessments on
November 5 from 10 am until 3 pm at Discount
Shoes, right past Biltmore Square Mall on
Brevard Road. Learn about orthotics, aches and
pains, foot type and footwear needs.
New Personal Trainer Joins Mission
Fitness Center
Kim Hinzman of Flow Fitness, Certified
Personal Trainer NASM, has joined the staff of
Mission Fitness Center.
Hinzman specializes in corrective exercise,
functional training, and holistic wellness. She also
works with clients who are having weight issues.
Flow Fitness is offering a posture/functional
training special of four sessions for $160. Payroll
deduction is available.You must be a member of
the Fitness Center. For an appointment, call 828772-0160.
President and CEO
Ronald A. Paulus, MD, MBA
Director of Marketing and Web Services
Janet Moore
Editor
Carole Donnelly
Marketing and Web Services Staff
Becky Brown, Ryan Chambers,
Kathleen DesMarteau, Merrell Gregory,
Robert Hackney, Amy Partilla, Ryan Perry,
Michelle Rabell, and Alison Whipple
Cartoonist
Pete Adams