Around Green Clinic October

A PUBLICATION OF SCRIPPS CLINIC AND SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL FOR EMPLOYEES, PHYSICIANS AND VOLUNTEERS
OCTOBER 2007
Scripps Health Again Named Among Nation’s Top Employers
Reinforcing its track record as one of America’s top employers, Scripps Health has been ranked No. 4 in the
nation in AARP’s 2007 listing of the 50 Best Employers for Workers Over 50, while Working Mother magazine has named Scripps Health to its 2007 list of America’s 100 Best Companies for its family-friendly policies.
The rankings will be published in the November-December 2007 issue of AARP The Magazine and the October 2007 issue of Working Mother. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based organization to be named to
either of these national lists in 2007 and was AARP’s highest-ranked California employer this year. Scripps
Health has been included on the AARP list for four consecutive years, and the Working Mother list for three
straight years.
AARP recognized Scripps for creating policies that value
its mature workers, including flexible work schedules, opportunities for training and career development and benefits
for current and retired employees. Working Mother cited
Scripps for establishing a work environment that is attractive to all women, particularly working mothers, with policies such as job sharing, telecommuting and flextime.
Mature and female employees are an important part of
Scripps’ workforce. Approximately 33 percent of Scripps’
employees are age 50 or older, and more than 13 percent of
Scripps’ new hires last year were age 50 or older. In addition, 77 percent of Scripps’ employees are women.
Said Vic Buzachero, senior vice president of human resources for Scripps Health: “We believe it’s important to provide our employees with a wide range of flexible benefits, to help them through the various cycles of their lives and careers.”
Scripps Health achieved high marks in a workforce satisfaction survey earlier this year. The vast majority of Scripps’
11,000 employees – 85 percent – reported they agree that
Scripps Health is a great place to work.
Scripps President and CEO Chris Van Gorder said employee
satisfaction plays a vital role the quality of patient care. “By
listening and responding to our employees’ needs, we allow
them to grow within Scripps in a position that meets their
needs, and our patients benefit through the care and compassion of our talented employees.
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Torrey Pines to Host Cheering Station for Breast Cancer 3-Day
Each year, San Diego hosts committed men and women who walk 60 miles over the period of three days to
make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. These walkers dedicate an entire weekend
raising awareness and funds in pursuit of a cure. Scripps will be there just as these walkers hit the crest of
the notorious Torrey Pines hill, with a cheering station set up to root
on the walkers. We are looking for volunteers to cheer, as well as
hand out water and sustenance.
As the second most common type of cancer among women in this
country, it is important that we work together as a community toward
finding a cure for breast cancer. The National Health Institute (NHI)
estimates that 180,510 women and men will be diagnosed with breast
cancer this year alone. NHI’s website (www.cancer.gov) is an excellent resource for information about this and many other diseases
As research continues, this walk is one of many fund-raising events
to support the search for a cure for breast cancer. Join us to inspire
and be inspired, Nov. 9th as we cheer the 3500+ walkers. For more information about volunteering, please
contact Lauren Alden at 760-633-6970 or Grace Miller at 858-592-1226.
Scripps Employees Show Strong Support at the Heart Walk
The entire Scripps team had an impressive showing at the 16th annual Heart Walk held Sept. 15 at Balboa
Park. The bright red t-shirts worn by Scripps’ participants stood out from the crowd, demonstrating the
generous support of our employees and Scripps’ concern for the health of our community. Thank you to all
of our walkers, donors and team captains for making us all proud to be part of Scripps!
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INVESTING IN OUR WORKFORCE
Success Shares Update - Strive for Five!
The new Success Shares program recognizes your contributions to Scripps’ goals of providing excellent patient care
and strong financial performance. As part of your total
compensation package, the annual incentive award program rewards exceptional patient care based on the overall
performance of your business unit.
Your Bonus: Maintaining patient satisfaction scores above
a mean score of 87 for Scripps Clinic sites and the 94th
percentile for Green Hospital guarantees your bonus to be
the maximum five days of pay. Currently, both Clinic and Green are exceeding these targets with scores of
88 and 96% respectively!
Your role in patient satisfaction—Uncertain wait times seem longer than known, finite wait times.
When patients are made aware of the time that they will have to wait, they tend to experience the passage of
time more quickly. Implication: inform patients how long they will have to wait before receiving their service. Example: constantly update patients who are waiting to be seen.
Scripps Clinic Welcomes August New Hires
Scripps Clinic hired 32 new employees in the month of August. Please welcome these new additions to our
team!
PHILIP ALONZO, PHYSICAL THERAPY, RANCHO BERNARDO
VANESSA AMAYA, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF BONITA
INGRID BAEDKE, OPHTHALMOLOGY, TORREY PINES
TODD BRATTON, HEALTH INFORMATION, RANCHO BERNARDO
MARIVEL CABRALES-GARCIA, BUSINESS SERVICES, SORRENTO VALLEY
MARIA LIZA CAVARLEZ, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF ENCINITAS
JAYNE CERNA, URGENT CARE, TORREY PINES
DAWN CHAMBERLAIN, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF HILLCREST
ASHLEY CHESNUT, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF HILLCREST
JACALYN CIPRIANI, HEAD/NECK SURGERY, TORREY PINES
KAREN DE LA CRUZ, PATHOLOGY, LABORATORY
ROSEMARY DORMAN, ASC, CARMEL VALLEY
WENDY FOURNIER, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF HILLCREST
AIMEE HARTEL, OB/GYN, LA JOLLA OB-GYN
CARIN HOTELLING, FLOAT POOL, TORREY PINES
HOLLY JAGIELINSKI, ADMINISTRATION, CARMEL VALLEY
DONNA JURLINA, HEAD/NECK SURGERY, TORREY PINES
JULIE KROPP, HUMAN RESOURCES
NATHAN MANSI, HEALTH INFORMATION, CARMEL VALLEY
MORGAN MC INTIRE, URGENT CARE, RANCHO BERNARDO
SUSAN MORRIS, GEN & ADMINISTRATION, SMF HILLCREST
JAYNEE MUNOZ, PEDIATRICS, RANCHO BERNARDO
KRISTIN OLSON, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, TORREY PINES
STAN PATTERSON, NEPHROLOGY, TORREY PINES
BONNIE PEARSON, DERMATOLOGY MOHS SURGERY, TORREY PINES
LISA ROCHA, RADIOLOGY, CARMEL VALLEY
BRENDA SALAS, BUSINESS SERVICES, SORRENTO VALLEY
SALINA SOTO, DERMATOLOGY MOHS SURGERY, TORREY PINES
JAMES STEVENS, FLOAT POOL, MISSION VALLEY
SANDRA TODD, UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT, SCHPS
LEAH VILOCURA, FAMILY PRACTICE, CARMEL VALLEY
VALERIE WILLIAMS, FLOAT POOL, RANCHO BERNARDO
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
William H. and Ruth Black Employee Achievement Award Recipients
Scripps Clinic, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Clinic Medical Group are proud to announce
the recipients for the 2007 William H. and Ruth Black Employee Achievement Awards. The program was
initiated to honor and recognize
employees for outstanding performance, and is made possible
by a generous contribution from
William H. and Ruth
Black. Each recipient received
$1000 and an engraved
plaque.
Scripps Clinic Recipients: Felicia Barrientos, RN Encinitas, Roberta Shiflet, PSRIII Torrey Pines,
Deeann Lacy, Supv. LVN's Mission Valley, Dawn Naab, PSII Encinitas, Maria Thomas, RN Encinitas.
Scripps Green Hospital Recipients: Jancie Grover, Manager-Endoscopy, Choy-Ling Leung, RN, Linda
Hayden, RN.
Scripps Clinic Medical Group Recipient: Symphorosa Williams, M.D.
Green Hospital announces Platinum Performance winner for August
Congratulations to Dana Bisson, registered nurse in
Surgical Acute, 4 West. Robin Brown and Jeanette
Frabotta surprised Dana in front of her peers in the
amphitheatre with her gifts including a month long
parking pass in front of the hospital, a Platinum Performance pin, and a $250 gift card. Dana has been
recognized as an excellent care giver who is smart,
empathetic and trustworthy. She is pictured with
Jeanette and Robin.
- Submitted by Ibsen Valino, Human Resources
THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
R.B. Physician Wins World Medical Tennis Society Championship
On Sept. 14, the World Medical Tennis Society held its 37th annual championship tournament at the Barnes
Tennis Center in Point Loma. More than 200 doctors from 31 countries from around the world participated
in various age groups, men’s and women’s singles, doubles and
mixed doubles.
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo was privileged to have head and
neck surgeon Brendan Gaylis, M.D. represent the United States in
men’s singles age 40-45. Tournament play began on Sept. 9 and
continued daily until championship matches in each age group and
category took place on Sept. 14. After progressing through earlier
tournament play, Dr. Gaylis’ opponent for the final match was Kasparis Feldmanis, M.D. of Latvia.
Dr. Gaylis smashes a serve en route to
the World Medical Tennis Society
Championship.
At the culmination of a hard-fought match, Dr. Feldmanis faulted on
match point, to which Dr. Gaylis responded by ripping off his head
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band, throwing it in the air and screaming, “YEAH BABY!” Dr. Gaylis was ecstatic to have just won the
men’s singles championship, and we at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo could not be more proud!
- Submitted by Kelly Murphy, R.N.
Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care Center Teams Up to Save Man’s Life
Early in August, a man’s life was saved due to the diligent teamwork of the Rancho Bernardo Urgent Care
Center’s staff.
The Urgent Care Center opened its doors as it always does at 9:00 a.m. to the usual patient symptoms of
sore throat, cough, shoulder pain et al., when in the early afternoon, a gentlemen in his forties walked in the
door with another typical complaint of “I don’t feel well.” Patients often say this when they are having difficulty pinning down exact symptoms. Colleen Croft, Customer Service Specialist, checked him in and by
the look of his face, she
could see that something
indeed was very wrong.
Immediately, she alerted
Kim Little, R.N. to this
man’s state and asked
that he be taken back
right away. Kim came
out to assess him and
found him short of
breath and complaining
of chest pain. When immediately placed on the
heart monitor, he went
from a normal heart
The quick-thinking, team-oriented, life-saving staff at R.B. Urgent Care
rhythm to a very dangerous heart rhythm called
ventricular tachycardia and fell unconscious. This heart rhythm—if not immediately converted back to a
normal sinus rhythm—can lead to an even more lethal rhythm called ventricular fibrillation, or death.
David Smith, M.D. and Matt Perl, M.D. were on duty and rushed over along with Larry Berg, R.N. Finding
no pulse and no spontaneous respirations, they began CPR and called for a Code Blue. A code blue is not
normally called when the patient is already in the Urgent Care, but Dr. Smith and Dr. Perl knew they had a
fight on their hands and needed a cardiologist to come and assist with the code. Anil Patel M.D., a cardiologist, was upstairs in his office and when he heard the code and responded immediately. Paddles were
charged, a life saving jolt of electricity was administered and a normal heart rhythm was restored. The patient regained consciousness and asked what had happened. By that time, paramedics had arrived and transported the patient to Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas where the patient had cardiac catheterization and
stents placed in the coronary arteries to keep them open.
Without Colleen’s recognition that this patient needed immediate help, Kim’s quick response, Larry’s assistance, Dr. Smith, Dr. Perl and Dr. Patel’s quick action and treatment, this gentlemen’s life would have come
to an abrupt end. What an amazing team! Rancho Bernardo is extremely proud of its Urgent Care staff and
forever thankful for the lives saved.
- Submitted by Kelly Murphy, R.N. Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
Foods that Fight Cancer: Green Tea
Since ancient times, tea has been used as both beverage and medicine. Both black and green teas contain
numerous active ingredients, including polyphenols and flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants. One
class of flavonoids called catechins have recently become the focus of widespread study for their anticancer potential.
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Tea is the best source of catechins in the human diet, and green tea contains about three times the quantity
of catechins found in black tea.
In laboratory studies, green tea has been shown to slow or completely prevent cancer development in colon,
liver, breast and prostate cells. Other studies involving green tea have shown similar protective effects in
tissues of the lung, skin and digestive tract.
Studies that track the diets of human subjects over several years, particularly studies
conducted in Asia, where green tea consumption is common, have associated regular
usage of green tea with lower risk for bladder, colon, stomach, pancreatic and esophageal cancers.
Very recently, human clinical studies have begun to explore consumption of green tea
among cancer survivors. Preliminary results suggest that regular consumption (3 or
more cups/day) of green tea is associated with reduced recurrence of early (Stage I)
breast cancer. Evidence for prevention of Stage II and III breast cancer recurrence is
less consistent.
Note: Very high amounts of green tea components (usually associated with overdosage of green tea supplements) have been shown to interact with drugs that affect blood clotting such as aspirin.
- Submitted by Susan Juenger, Food and Nutrition Services
Ultrasound Expands at Carmel Valley; Adds New Imaging Technology
October is ultrasound awareness month—and in celebration—Carmel Valley would like to announce the
expansion of their services.
We have added a fourth room
for ultrasound imaging to accommodate the growth at the
clinic and also have added a
fabulous new unit called the
GE Voluson, capable of both
2D and 3D imaging. Its main
uses currently are in women's
imaging—specifically OB/
GYN—but its applications are
rapidly expanding into abdominal imaging as well. Please
contact Candace Goldstein, our
sonography educator, for any
questions about this new technology.
Shown at right is a 3D image of
a face in utero, captured by the
GE Voluson Unit.
EVENTS AROUND SCRIPPS
New Courses Offered Through Center for Integrative Medicine
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine helps you and your patients by offering evidence-based complementary medicine under the supervision of board certified physicians. To schedule an in-service or a “lunch
and learn” for you and your office staff, please call Karin Ward at 858-554-3334.
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We are pleased to offer the following courses:
Introduction to Integrative Medicine
Sat., Oct. 27, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Take charge of your health, prevent disease and learn how to live a happier healthier life. The latest trends in mindbody medicine and topics such as stress management, nutritional medicine and lifestyle change will be discussed. Expert faculty will review treatments and therapeutic options promoting holistic health and wellness. Cost: $95. Scripps
employees cost: $55. Lunch and materials included. Location: Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, CA. Presented by
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. For more information, call 858-587-4404.
NEW CLASS!
Qi Gong
Mondays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese healing art that uses gentle flowing movement, healing sounds, conscious intention and
breath exercises to support your body’s natural healing abilities. This deeply relaxing meditative and subtle mind-body
exercise helps to restore vital energy and inner peace. This therapeutic style of Qi Gong, called Wisdom Healing Qi
Gong, is easy to learn and has been shown to help people with a variety of health concerns. Beginners are welcome.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. For more information, or to register, call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
Upcoming Continuing Medical Education Opportunities
Scripps Clinic depends on keeping our physicians and medical staff at the leading edge in all aspects of
medicine. Scripps Continuing Medical Education program is tailored to meet these needs of our physicians,
staff, residents, and fellows, as well as non-Scripps physicians in the medical community by discussing interesting case studies, as well as the diagnosis, treatment, and research/education of different disease states.
Healing Touch Training
Level 3 – NEW DATE! Sat., Nov. 17, & Sun., Nov. 18, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Learn how Healing Touch, an energy based therapeutic approach to health and healing can promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being for you, your loved ones and your patients. Continuing education credits available. Location: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, Shiley Pavilion, La Jolla, CA. For more information, or to
register, call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Sunday, October 28 – November 1, 2007
Optional Board Exam Friday, November 2
Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and the American Board of Holistic Medicine will host a comprehensive
course on integrative holistic medicine for physicians, nurses, and other health care providers. Board exam is only
available for physicians and is optional. Continuing medical education credits available. Location: Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, CA. Presented by Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine. For more information about the Scripps
rate, call 858-587-4404.
Grand Rounds
Timken Amphitheater, Scripps Green Hospital, Wednesdays Noon - 1 p.m.
October 17th
Title: Treatment of Fibromyalgia: The First and Only FDA-Approved Medication for the Management of
Fibromyalgia
Frank Kozin, M.D.
Division of Rheumatology
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines and Rancho Bernardo
Objectives: Discuss Fibromyalgia and who is most likely to be affected. Describe the pain of fibromyalgia and how it
is diagnosed. Discuss the causes of fibromyalgia. Describe how fibromyalgia is treated.
October 24th
Title: Allergy/Immunology Division
Donald Stevenson, M.D.
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Scripps Clinic
Objectives: TBA
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October 31st
Title: Update on Human Subjects Protection
Ronald A. Simon, M.D.
Chair, Human Subjects Committee
Head, Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Scripps Clinic
Objectives: To explore current research issues that present unique ethical challenges. To promote professional awareness of ethical issues and decision making in human research. To broaden public knowledge of ethical issues involving researchers, human subjects and the institutions hosting the research. To enhance public confidence in medical
research.
The Tony Moore Internal Medicine Conference
Timken Amphitheater, Scripps Green Hospital, Thursdays 12 noon - 1 p.m.
October 25th
Title: An Elusive Case of Pulmonary Edema
Rachel Israel, M.D.
Internal Medicine Resident
Scripps Clinic
Objectives: Discuss Acute Pulmonary Edema: Cardiogenic vs. non-cardiogenic. Describe transthoracic echocardiography vs. transesophageal echocardiography in an acutely ill patient. Discuss the role of surgical intervention in
mitral valve insufficiency. Discuss the value of cardiac MRI in determining underlying cause of papillary muscle rupture.
Title: Hemophilic Arthropathy: An Insight into the Integrity of Joint Synovium
Richard Nguyen, M.D.
Internal Medicine Resident
Scripps Clinic
Objectives: Define Hemophilic Arthropathy. Describe the pathophysiology of Hemophilic Arthropathy. Discuss the
management of Hemophilic Arthropathy.
Scripps Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Scripps Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For more information, please contact Conference Services and CME: Phone: 858-587-4404,
Med.edu@scrippsheatlh.org, www.scripps.org/conferenceservices
CLINICAL TRIALS
The following studies are currently accepting enrollment for new participants at various Clinic locations:
A Bone Health Study: Women participating in this study will give us the opportunity to test a new screening program
that could potentially help many women catch osteoporosis early and prevent devastating fractures. Involves: Answering some questions about your health, giving a urine sample (for some women at risk for fracture), having a bone density scan (for some women whose urine test shows a certain mount of bone activity).
Subj. Qualifications:
Women ages 50-64 years who have not taken oral estrogens (HRT or
BCP) in the past six months (vaginal creams and rings OK), have never taken bisphosphonates: Actonel (risedronate), Fosamax (alendronate), Boniva (ibandronate), Evista (raloxifene), Miacalcin
(calcitonin), Forteo (teriparatide), Aredia (pamidronate), Didronel (etidronate), or Zometa
(zoledronic acid).
Registration Deadline:
January 2008
Principal Investigator:
James McCallum, M.D.
Contact:
Kaye Waite, R.N C.C.R.C. 858-554-9242
We want to hear from you!
If you have an article to submit to include in an upcoming issue of Around Green / Clinic, please send it to
Ian Wright in Marketing & Communications by the middle of each month. We will do our best to include
all submissions and will edit them accordingly. You can submit your story via email to
wright.ian@scrippshealth.org.
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