Volume 18, Issue No. 2 - January 5, 2009

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A Weekly Publication for the People of Queen’s • Vol. 18 • No. 2 • January 5, 2009
EOM Spotlight Shines on Cheerful Marizel G.
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Christmas was only days away, but it
felt more like Valentine’s Day on QET6,
as dozens gathered in the cramped
quarters of the Ed Room to show their
love for colleague, friend and December
EOM, Marizel Gatioan, Nurses Aide.
With an abrupt opening of the door, a
startled Marizel stumbled in on her celebration. She was quickly overcome with
emotion and tears flowed as friends and
co-workers ambushed her. Hugs were
given and the lei were piled on high. The
piece de resistance? A chair laden with
crepe paper waited for her, serving as a
makeshift throne for the EOM.
“I have never seen so much crying,”
commented QMC President Art Ushijima. They were tears of joy, no doubt,
from a deserving employee that routinely goes out of her way for others.
As Art handed Marizel her EOM award
and parking pass, he ended by describing her “as the gem that shines brightly on T6.” It’s a sentiment that runs
throughout the QET 6 staff.
“Dynamite” is the first word that
springs to Liane Fujita’s mind when
speaking of Marizel. “Even employees
from other departments talk about her,”
says Liane, a clinical nurse specialist.
“She helps the dietitians deliver trays
to patients’ rooms. I would be with a patient and all of a sudden Marizel would
be behind me, asking if I needed help.
It’s eerie, but in a good way.”
“Marizel is one of the most positive
people you’ll find,” adds Jasmine Heresa, RN. “You will never see a frown on
her face.”
Sharon Yamauchi, RN, Nurse Manager of QET 6 Cardiac Comprehensive Care, recalls the plotting behind
Marizel’s EOM party. “We got Marizel downstairs as we set up, and then
I called her and told her to come up
immediately. I told her we were holding an emergency meeting. My voice
sounded pretty serious. You could tell
Marizel was a little nervous.”
(Continued on page 2.)
Top left: Dad Eugenio Gatioan, Marizel,
mom Delia and niece Princess Gatioan.
Above: Marizel with aunt Betty Bautista.
Dollars Help Bring Cure Closer
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Walk to Cure Diabetes, a major fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was led by Rick
Keene, Executive VP & CFO of QHS, as
the Walk’s corporate chairperson. The
two-mile walk took place in Kapiolani
Park on Saturday, November 1, one of
200 such walks held through out the
world to bring focus and funds toward
finding a cure for diabetes. The family
focused event raised over $175,000 for
the cause with about $32,000 coming
from QHS participants.
Type 1 diabetes is most often diagnosed in childhood, it lasts a lifetime,
and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure,
and amputation. It is estimated to effect as many as 3 million Americans.
JDRF’s mission is to find a cure for dia-
Magnet Survey
This Week
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The long-awaited Magnet Survey begins on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30
am with a ceremony in the main lobby. American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet surveyors will be
at Queen’s through Friday, January 9.
All staff member should review the 14
Forces of Magnetism, the key factors
which define Queen’s as a world class
health care institution.
Forces of Magnetism
1.Quality of Nursing Leadership
2.Organizational Structure
3.Management Style
4.Personnel Policies & Programs
5.Professional Models of Care
6.Quality of Care
7.Quality Improvement
8.Consultation and Resources
9.Autonomy
10.Community and the Hospital
11.Nurses as Teachers
12.Image of Nursing
13.Interdisciplinary Relationships
14.Professional Development
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betes and its complications through
research. Thanks
to dramatic research progress,
they really feel
that a cure is now
within reach.
“It was a great
event,” Rick enthused. “I was really pleased with
the participation
from Queen’s. Everyone seemed to have
a great time and, more importantly, we
raised a lot more money that will go toward finding a cure for diabetes.” Rick’s
young friend, Geoff Cox, 13-years-old
and diabetic, added, “It made me feel
very special to see all the people there
helping to find a cure to help me and a
lot of other kids.”
EOM Marizel Gatioan
(Continued from page 1.)
“Not really!” countered Marizel with
a laugh, while seated at her throne.
Marizel came to Hawaii with her family from the Philippines in 1992. She
spent the last seven years at Queen’s,
first with Med/Surg before finding her
way to QET 6 as a Nurses Aide.
“We’re so proud,” said Marizel’s aunt
Betty Bautista. She was one of an entourage of family members, which included parents Eugenio and Delia and
finacee Brown Lamanga (see photo, bottom left), there to support her.
Betty wasn’t entirely surprised by her
niece’s honor, seeing Marizel’s sense of
responsibility and hard work blossom at
an early age. “Since Marizel was young,
around elementary school, she would
help around the house, sweeping and
cleaning up. She would never complain.”
These days Marizel’s take-charge instincts and medical knowledge are often
put to use. She takes family members to
the doctor, says Betty, routinely encouraging them to take care of themselves.
“I was very surprised by the award,”
said Marizel. She added, with a smile
that stretched from ear to ear: “Christmas came early this year.”
Free Program Helps Kids Climb Thru Cancer
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A cancer diagnosis comes replete with
many questions and fears. If you are a
parent with cancer, oftentimes your own
issues are overridden with concern for
the way your children will handle your
diagnosis and treatment. Peter VanDerNoot of Denver, Colorado, recognized
this in 2001 and approached a local hospital to fund a project directed at this
critical need. He was told, “we could probably get the funding; what we need is a
program!” Undaunted, Mr. VanDerNoot
developed just such a program, and it has
proven successful and is now being offered at the Queen’s Cancer Center.
The program is named CLIMB,® Children’s Lives Include Moments of Brav-
A Rose for
Queen Emma
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Stop and smell the roses. One of Queen
Emma’s favorites, the lokelani rose,
has found a happy home in the Harkness courtyard where several bushes
are thriving and frequently blooming.
Essential oils derived from roses are
said to be relaxing and good for everything from insomnia to stress to PMS
symptoms. Swing by for a sniff, but no
picking, please; leave the blossoms attached for all to enjoy.
ery, and is managed by
The Children’s Treehouse Foundation, a
non-profit organization based in Denver,
Colorado. The foundation is dedicated to the
emotional support of
children whose parent
or primary caregiver
has cancer. A cadre of
experts train local institutions like Queen’s
to facilitate the program on their own.
The program is free
of charge and takes
place one evening a
week for four weeks.
The inaugural Queen’s
session will begin on
Thursday, January 15,
from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
at The Queen’s Conference Center.
CLIMB is a group support system for
families using art, journaling and other
methods to cope with the intense feelings brought on by a cancer diagnosis.
Each session begins with dinner. Then,
the parents and children break into separate groups. The first activity for the
kids is a tour of the cancer floor. “It really helps to demystify the whole thing,”
explained Diane Thompson, MD, Development Director of the Queen’s Cancer
Center. A hospital can seem like a black
hole a parent disappears into; that can be
terrifying for a child.
“I don’t want to alarm my children, but
I don’t know want to lie to them either.
How much should I tell them? “ asked
one mother shortly after her diagnosis.
Experts agree that one thing NOT to do
is rush home and blurt it all out. Let a few
days pass before having a sit-down talk
with your kids. You know that you have
many questions about your treatment,
and on top of that, you’re now worried
about how to talk to your kids about it,
and how to help them handle their feelings while attempting to handle your
own simultaneously. CLIMB also helps
to normalize feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear and anger of the children, while
stimulating improved communication
With the help of the Queen’s Cancer Center’s
new CLIMB group-support program, a family’s burden of dealing with cancer and the
inevitable stress is significantly reduced.
between the children and the parents.
Kids need support because they tend
to imagine the worst; experience intense feelings of shock, disbelief, denial, fear and anxiety; mistakenly believe
they caused their parent’s illness; and
sometimes act out their feelings, displaying behavior problems. The CLIMB
sessions give children a supportive
place to address their thoughts and
emotions while connecting with other
kids going through a similar experience. Through proven art therapy techniques, CLIMB gives children creative
means to express feelings they might
not otherwise know how to talk about.
“The goal is also to open communication between the parent and the
child,” Dr. Thompson stresses. Susan
Mikami, MD, a pediatric psych fellow,
and a group of pediatric psych resident
volunteers will staff the program. To
enroll or for more information, call
545-8778. The program is open to the
general public, not just patients of The
Queen’s Medical Center.
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$15,500 obo. Call 216-9792.
Yard sale/bake sale: By QMC Float Pool
staff. Saturday, 1/10. Please email Adrea Dietz
RN Critical Care Float Pool at adietz@queens.
org for information.
Congratulations to Lannon Oldenburg, Honesto Zausa, Faye Matsuura for passing their CPAN Certification exams.
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The following departments are due for
TB monitoring at Employee Health
in January 2009: Carpenter Shop, Decision Support Services, DLS POB I
Lab, DLS POB II Lab, DLS QMC Lab,
Facilities Administration, General
Maintenance, Grounds, HVAC, Pain &
Palliative Care, Revenue Management,
Risk Management, Systems Solutions,
Utility Plant and Workmen’s Compensation Administration.
Low
Back
DISC
DISEASE
D I A G N O S I S & T R E AT M E N T
Thursday, January 15, 2009
6:30 – 7:30 pm
The Queen’s Conference Center
This free seminar teaches:
• Types of disc diseases
• Prevention
• Treatment options
Presenters:
• Kenneth Kaan, MD
Spine Specialist
• Blaise Seto-Mook
Physical Therapist
Call The Queen’s Referral Line to register.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Parking is available at the Miller Street
Parking Garage for a $5 flat rate.
537-7117
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Sell:
Dryer: $100. Charm bracelets: Brighton, never
used. $30. Handbag: Coach. $75. Handbag:
DB. $60. Duffle bags: Adidas. Good for equip/
travel. $10. Lv msg at 348-0985.
’06 Infiniti G35: Red, exclnt cond, V6 3.5L
sedan w/snrf. Dual heated seats, a/c controllers,
MP3, 6 disc changer. $25,000. Call 330-5302.
’05 Mini Cooper: Pepper white/black top.
Auto w/ 6 spd option. Harmon Kardon sound
sys. Sun/moon rf. Run flat tires w/spare. Factory
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On Wednesday and Friday mornings,
there may be mammogram screening appointments available between
7:30 am and 10:00 am at the Women’s
Health Center for employees only. Call
the scheduling office at 537-7555 one
day prior. Be prepared to pre-register
and have your insurance information
available as well as the date and location of your last screening mammogram. Walk-ins will not be accepted;
all patients must make an appointment and pre-register.
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To schedule a meeting for The Harkness Boardroom (HBR) or the President’s Conference Room (Harkness
117B), submit a reservation request
using the existing process for scheduling a meeting in QCC and Kamehameha Auditorium. Note that the
Harkness Boardroom follows scheduling guidelines that will give the “Board
of Trustees and its Subgroups” priority
in scheduling the room. Keys for the
conference rooms are available at The
Queen’s Conference Center and are
signed out at the QCC reception area.
(New keypads are coming soon.) If
you have meetings scheduled in these
rooms, please submit a reservation request to QCC. Existing meetings will
not be considered confirmed until QCC
has received the request form and confirmed them. If you have any questions, please call Diane Ratliff at extension 5114.
Miscellaneous:
LaserVision: Special offer for QMC employees. Pan Pacific Laser Vision Center, William K.
Wong, Jr, MD. Receive $400 discount per eye.
Offer good till 3/30/09. Mention code 80 and
bring QMC ID. Call 949-9200 or Hawaii Vision
Clinic @ 487-7938.
Shave Ice: Planning a party or event? We’ll
cater shave ice at your next birthday party or
any event. Party package includes up to 3 hrs,
machine rental, limited supplies. Service with
aloha. Free delivery island wide. Cotton candy
and popcorn also available. Call 692-2329 or
x7731 for more info.
Rent:
Nr. QMC: 1/1 apt. 1455 Pele Street, Unit #1,
>5 min walk to your desk. Newly renov, water,
Internet wireless incl; full size refrg, gas stove,
pvt lanai wash area w/washer hookup. $950.
Contact 692-2329 or ext 7731 for more info.
Nuuanu: Room to share in 2/1 house. N/S.
$850 incl utils & cable. Avail 1/15/09. Call 3660364 or 595-3141.
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