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August 22, 2008
In This Issue:
LifeShare Award 2
Two New Physicians on Staff 3
Celebrating MERIT Mentors 4
Blood Drive Sept. 3 5
Elder Emergencies 6
Zucchini Mania! 8
Ask Dr. Sig 10
Scope It Out 11
Kaleidoscope 12
Volume 13 #16
Stroke Program Named in
U.S.News & World Report
Silver level stroke treatment status
The Stroke Program of Mission
Hospital was recognized in the recent
annual “best hospitals” edition of U.S.
News & World Report for consistently providing our stroke patients with the treatment and care that is proven to give them
the best possible chance of survival and
recovery.
Mission Hospital is named as one of
only 128 hospitals in the nation to receive
the Silver award designation by meeting
standards set by the national “Get With
The Guidelines for Stroke” initiative. To
achieve the Silver award, hospitals must
meet the specified performance measures
at least 85 percent of the time for 12
months in a row.
Get With the Guidelines – Stroke
(GWTG-Stroke) is a web-based program
created to help hospitals improve the
quality of care they provide to stroke
patients by aligning treatment with the
most current scientific guidelines. The
program provides hospitals with a robust
database and real-time benchmarking
capabilities toward the goal of enhancing
patient outcomes and saving lives.
HOW PERFORMANCE AND
QUALITY ARE MEASURED
Performance and quality measures
provide the basis for evaluating and
improving treatment of stroke patients.
Formulating those measures begins with a
detailed review of stroke guidelines.
When evidence for a process or aspect of
care is so strong that failure to act on it
reduces the likelihood of an optimal
patient outcome, a performance measure
may be developed regarding that process
or aspect of care. As such, performance
measures the speed of translating strong
clinical evidence into practice. In order
for participating hospitals to earn recognition for their achievement in the program, they must adhere to the following
performance measures:
• IV rt-PA 2 Hour: Percent of acute
ischemic stroke patients who arrive at the
hospital within 120 minutes (2 hours) of
time last known well and for whom IV
t-PA was initiated at this hospital within
180 minutes (3 hours) of time last known
well.
• Early Antithrombotics: Percent of
patients with ischemic stroke or TIA who
receive antithrombotic therapy by the
end of hospital day two.
• DVT Prophylaxis: Percent of patients
with an ischemic stroke, TIA, or a hemorrhagic stroke and who are non-ambulatory who receive DVT prophylaxis by end
of hospital day two.
• Antithrombotics: Percent of patients
with an ischemic stroke or TIA prescribed antithrombotic therapy at discharge
• Anticoag for AF: Percent of patients
with an ischemic stroke or TIA with atrial
fibrillation discharged on anticoagulant
therapy.
• LDL 100 or ND: Percent of ischemic
stroke or TIA patients with LDL > 100,
or LDL not measured, or on cholesterol
reducer prior to admission, who are discharged on cholesterol reducing drugs.
• Smoking Cessation: Percent of
See Stroke Center on page 9
HHS Secretary Leavitt Meets with
WNC Healthcare Leadership
Mike Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, met in Asheville
with healthcare leaders on August 1 to share his
vision for a value-driven healthcare system
where treatment decisions are based on information about the cost and quality of goods and
services. He praised the WNC Health Network
DataLink project which connects all the region’s
hospitals and health departments and provides
instant access to crucial patient information.
Secretary Leavitt (center) is shown here greeting Mission President and CEO Joe Damore, left,
and Blue Ridge Regional Hospital’s President and
CEO Keith Holtsclaw, far right.
Mike Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS), met August 1 in Asheville with
North Carolina healthcare leaders to share his vision for a valuedriven health care system where treatment decisions are based on
information about the cost and quality of goods and services.
Leavitt joined an already-scheduled state health information
“town hall” meeting hosted in Asheville by the WNC Health
Network and the North Carolina Information and
Communications Alliance.
They discussed community collaboration, an HHS initiative
called Charter Value Exchanges, and the Governor’s Quality
Initiative. One of the goals of the town hall meeting was to discuss electronic health records and ways to exchange information
among health providers throughout the state.
“North Carolina has been very active in this area and the
state has already secured a number of federal grants for health
information technology,” said Keith Holtsclaw, President and
CEO of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine and
President of the WNC Health Network.
Secretary Leavitt praised the region’s hospitals for the WNC
DataLink project, developed by the WNC Health Network,
which connects all the region’s hospitals and health departments.
LifeShare Receives National Award for
Process Improvement
LifeShare of the Carolinas has been
selected as the recipient of the 2008
NATCO Quality of Care Award.
NATCO, the North American Transplant
Coordinators Association, the organization for transplant professionals, gives the
award to individuals or organizations that
develop or implement a program or
process resulting in a significant improvement in the care of the transplant patient
or donor family.
The Quality of Care Award was given
for the development of the Lung
Protection and Ventilator Management
Protocol. This protocol was developed by
Mission Hospital Trauma Services and
adapted for the use in the organ donor
scenario by Respiratory Therapy and a
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LifeShare Coordinator in collaboration
with our trauma surgeons. It was trialed in
Neurotrauma ICU with intensive support
from our nursing staff there.
The protocol, along with other lung
protective strategies and consistent critical care management by physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and LifeShare,
was implemented in 2007. During that
year, the recovery rate for lungs soared to
12 of 16 lung donors, a recovery rate of
75%, far beyond other best-practice models across the U.S.
LifeShare and our Mission team have
been busy sharing their insights with
other organ recovery organizations. The
goal is to get each one of the more than
2000 people waiting for a lung transplant
off the waiting list and breathing freely
again.
“Donating life through organ donation always occurs as a donor family
grieves the loss of a loved one,” explains
David Blackmon, director of Pastoral
Care. “When a donor has said ‘yes’ by
placing a heart on his or her driver’s
license, or when a grieving family says ‘yes’
when approached, Mission and LifeShare
have worked to make that gift of life
mean the most.”
Two New Physicians Join
Children’s Hospital Staff
Pediatric Gastroenterologist Michael
Bates, MD, PhD, has joined the medical
staff of Mission Children’s Hospital. Dr.
Bates sees
patients at
Mission’s Reuter
Children’s
Outpatient
Clinic in
Vanderbilt Park.
Prior to
joining Mission
Hospital, Dr. Bates was an Assistant
Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and
Nutrition of Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital Medical Center and the
University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was also
a member of the Division of
Developmental Biology and had a
research lab focusing on development of
the digestive system. He collaborated with
the Colorectal Center for Children on the
genetics and clinical care of patients born
with anorectal malformations.
Dr. Bates received his MD and PhD
in the Medical Scientist Training Program
of Duke University. He completed his residency in pediatrics and a clinical fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology and was
a William Cooper Procter Pediatric
Research Scholar at Cincinnati Children’s
before joining the staff there.
He has presented at national meetings
and at universities including Harvard, Yale
and Vanderbilt, on topics including congenital malformations in the digestive
tract, digestive system development and
its relationship to health and disease,
management of severe constipation in
children, and genetic conditions. He has
written extensively in journals on the
developmental biology of the digestive
system and has served on the editorial
board of Genomic Medicine. He has also
been a journal reviewer for more than ten
specialty journals.
Dr. Bates is a certified diplomat of the
American Board of Pediatrics, with special qualifications in Pediatric
Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
He currently lives in Asheville with his
wife, Lorrie, and their two children.
Developmental Behavioral
Pediatrician Melissa Ann Thingvoll, MD,
has joined the medical staff of Mission
Children’s
Hospital and
sees patients at
Mission’s
Reuter
Children’s
Outpatient
Clinic.
Prior to
joining Mission
Children’s Hospital, Dr. Thingvoll prac-
ticed at Easter Seals of New York in
Rochester, NY, caring for patients with
developmental disabilities transitioning
from pediatric to adult care. For the past
two years, she was an instructor at
Golisano Children’s Hospital at the
Strong Center for Developmental
Disabilities of the University of Rochester
Medical Center.
She brings an extensive background in
developmental pediatric research, including the topics of obesity in children taking
atypical antipsychotics, health disparities
in children with autism and parental perceptions of pediatric medical information
available in the mass media. She has published and presented on these at various
national conferences.
Dr. Thingvoll completed her residency
in Pediatrics and a fellowship in
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at
Golisano Children’s Hospital. She
received her Doctor of Medicine from the
University of Rochester School of
Medicine and Dentistry.
Dr. Thingvoll is a Diplomat of the
American Board of Pediatrics. She lives in
Asheville with her husband, Erik
Thingvoll, MD, neonatologist, and their
10-month-old twins.
Registered to Vote in Buncombe County?
If you recently moved to Buncombe County and need to register to vote, or if you have changed your name or wish to change
your party affiliation, you still have time before the November 4
General Election.
Deadline for registration is October 10. You may register
to vote, make changes in your registration, or obtain a mail-in
registration form at the following locations in Buncombe
County:
• Board of Elections, 189 College St.
• Public Libraries
• Public High Schools
• Various Town Halls
or when receiving services at these public
service agencies:
• Driver’s license offices
• Public assistance agencies
• Agencies serving persons with disabilities
For information on early voting and onestop early voting, curbside voting and absentee ballots, visit http://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/depts/Election/ for a helpful
2008 voting guide published by the
Buncombe County Board of Elections.
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Celebrating Our MERIT Mentors!
Gold MERIT Mentor
June Griffin, 8N Neuro, Diabetes,
Adult Medicine
In working with a patient suffering
from Alzheimer’s Disease, June exhibited
extraordinary compassion and patience.
The patient was undergoing an EKG, and
due to her dementia, she was agitated and
unable to cooperate. June spoke to her in
soothing ways, with a calm, quiet voice.
She remained with the patient throughout
the procedure, making it possible to complete the EKG. June expressed compassion to the family, as well. Her professional manner and exemplary nursing care, in
a very difficult situation, portray Mission’s
MERIT values.
Silver MERIT Mentor
Stacey Adcock, MSICU
As a charge nurse in MSICU, Stacey
has repeatedly shown a willingness to provide nursing care “above and beyond” in
critical situations. Recently the Rapid
Response Team was dealing with a patient
in a very precarious situation. When the
order came to transfer the patient, Stacey
didn’t hesitate to take charge and care for
the patient until another RN was available. “Just bring the patient on now,” is
the response she gives each time a patient
needs intensive care. Stacey is also attentive to caring for family needs. Her reliable and consistent actions make her a
truly outstanding nurse.
Silver MERIT Mentor
Susan Patton, Facility
Planning
Susan initiated, led
and organized a Mission
artwork committee and
personally invested
many hours beyond her normal work
schedule to craft and conduct the staff
photography contest with hundreds of
remarkable entries. She personally supervised the hanging of the photographs
including a “gallery” open house in the 2nd
floor corridor. If not for her drive and passion for this effort, it definitely would not
have happened.
Bronze MERIT Mentor
Jennifer Ogle, Food & Nutrition
Jennifer demonstrates MERIT values
as evidenced by a note received from a
grateful patient. The note, from a patient
who has been here many times, states: “As
you may imagine we have met many excellent staff members. This is the first time I
have felt compelled to write about someone. This visit, we have had the distinct
pleasure of meeting one of your nutrition
staff named Jennifer. . . .Jennifer always
has a smile and a kind word for us. Sharing
her particular brand of ‘pixie dust’ has
brightened an otherwise extra stressful
day. Thank you Jennifer! and thank you
Mr. Masonheimer and Human Resources
for finding and hiring people like
Jennifer.”
Department MERIT Mentors
Frank Alagna, CVICU
Gayle Becker, Lab
Jacqueline Lukas, Women’s Surgical Unit
Leone Renee Jones, Pathology
Lisa Boone, General Surgery
Lynn Cutrell, Spine Unit
Sandra King, Pediatric Hematology
Sharon Labatte, Cancer Data Services
Stephanie Whitaker, Emergency Dept.
Tommi Workman, OR
Tracie King, Lab Patient Services
Billy Mauney, 9 Stepdown
MERIT Mentors
Amy Johnston, Neurosciences
Janice Juhlin, 8 North
Jeri A. Beck, Critical Care Services
Justin Meadows, Pharmacy
Lisa Smith, General Surgery
Megan Houston, General Surgery
Sam Coble, Neurosciences
Staff Photos Chosen for First Floor
St. Joseph Campus Display
Soon more staff photos will be displayed on our walls, this time on the first
floor of St. Joseph.
This is an ongoing project to decorate
our halls with photographs submitted by
our staff. As renovations to other hallways are completed, you will see more of
these fantastic photos.
To the right is a list of the Mission
photographers chosen for this display.
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Abby Adkins
Sandra Ambrose
Wilma Barnes
Terry Bartlett
Ken Behm
Rachel Brewer
Jennifer Brock
Jeremy Case
June Cerrezuela
Karen Chappell
Jim Clark
Chris Devera
Stephanie Garrett
Kathi Graham
Daryl Hardister
Tony Hood
Chuck Hooper
Sandra Houts
Byron Hovey
Vicky Hyder
Susan Isley
Vicky Jacobsen
Jim Lawrence
Rebecca Marigliano
Theresa McCall
Stephanie McIntosh
Dottie Miles
Faisal Mohammed
Julie Mull
Rebecca Peterson
Tanya Roberts
Catherine Roberts
Betsy Silver
Tighe Simons
Mike Sitton
Dorothy Sloan
Olaf Snyder
Brandy Sprinkles
Marta Stoneman
Debra Thomas
Denise Vlahakis
Ann Wiig
Beverly Williams
Dr. Gordon Groh Addresses
Japanese Orthopedists
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gordon I.
Groh, of Blue Ridge Bone & Joint in
Asheville, was a lead speaker at the recent
annual meeting of the Japanese Society
for Fracture Repair in Fukuoka, Japan.
Some 2,000 Japanese orthopedists
attended Dr. Groh’s presentation on new
treatments for shoulder fractures, titled
“Treatment of Proximal Humeral
Fractures with Intramedullary Nailing:
Indications, Technique, Results and
Complications.”
The meeting in Japan was Dr. Groh’s
first speaking engagement in that country.
Prior to joining Blue Ridge Bone & Joint
in 1995, he was a full-time faculty member
and director of shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Colorado School
of Medicine in Denver. He continues to
actively pursue research and teaching
opportunities in his specialty of shoulder,
elbow and hand surgery, and has presented in every major city in the U.S., as well
as in Mexico and Canada. One big difference in preparing for this engagement,
said Dr. Groh, was the need to provide his
PowerPoint presentation ahead of time so
interpreters could translate from English
to Japanese.
Earlier this year, Dr. Groh served as
moderator for a live surgery webcast of a
reverse shoulder arthroplasty performed
at North Carolina Specialty Hospital in
Durham. Last February, the Journal of
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery published an
article on treatment of periprosthetic
shoulder factures for which Dr. Groh was
lead author.
Board certified in
shoulder, elbow and hand
surgery with added qualifications in hand surgery,
Dr. Groh is one of only
three orthopaedic surgeons in the United States
to hold memberships in
both the American
Shoulder and Elbow
Surgeons as well as the
American Society for
Surgery of the Hand.
Orthopedic surgeon Gordon I. Groh, MD, was recently the lead
speaker at a conference of 2000 physicians in Japan.
Next Blood Drive September 3
Gifts and drawings for donors
Mission’s next staff Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, September 3, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. in
Conference Rooms 1 & 2 on the St. Joseph Campus.
We encourage staff to make an appointment to donate by calling One Call Scheduling at
213-2222. Those with appointments will be taken before walk-ins.
Donors will again have the opportunity to enter in a drawing for gas cards being given
away by the Red Cross, and there will also be free t-shirts.
No time to give at work? You can now donate at your convenience at the
Red Cross Center on Edgewood Road (off Merrimon Ave.), and your donation will be counted toward Mission’s annual goal. Just show your Mission
ID and note your affiliation on the sign-in log.
Thanks to all the individuals who make a difference in the world
through the donation of blood. We honor and thank you!
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Handling an Emergency With Your
Aging Parent: Are You Prepared?
very comforting in the strange environment of the ER.
We are living in a time that is different from any other before now. One of
the main differences is that we have our
parents and grandparents with us often as
we grow older ourselves. The family,
whether it is a blood kin family or a
church family or a “family” of another
type, can enjoy the richness of experiencing an elder for whom life’s little problems
seem very small indeed.
“Here in Asheville we are especially
blessed to have so many elders who teach
us valuable lessons as nurses, doctors, staff
and as human beings,” says Kay MantiplyClark, GNP, of Mission’s Elder Clinic.
“All of us who care for elders and their
families, both in the hospital and in the
outpatient and community settings are
better at what we do when we listen to
what our elders tell us.”
As we watch our parents and elders
age, and as we need to serve as their caregivers, it’s common to wonder, “What
should I do when an emergency arises?”
It’s first important to realize that in
aging and especially in advanced age (85
and older), our definition of “emergency”
must expand. An emergency begins anytime there is a sudden change in health or
living circumstances.
Although it’s difficult to be completely prepared, you will find a few tips below
that can save you time and frustration in
the middle of a crisis. More importantly,
you can prevent a crisis by knowing the
impending signs.
The situations below are precursors
to an emergency, and should be addressed
immediately:
• Sudden unexpected illness such as a
bad cold, flu or pneumonia
• Sudden accident such as a fall
• A chronic disease getting out of
control
• Diabetes where the blood sugar drops
or rises without warning
• Difficulty breathing from worsening
heart failure or emphysema
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You will be the one that helps put the
pieces of the puzzle together. Putting
your name and contact information in
your parents’ purse and wallet can save
precious time.
Below is a list of ten things you need
to know about your aging parents’ health.
• Increased frailty where the ability of
your parent to maintain things the way
they have been is lost. Gradual weight loss
or weakness and fatigue can become overwhelming, leading to falls and dehydration
• A move from one place to another or
a change in living situation
• Confusion or a change in their usual
mental status
If your aging parents were to have a
medical emergency, could you provide the
vital information doctors would need to
care for them? Do you know the names of
your parents’ doctors? Is your mom taking
any medications? Has your dad ever had
any surgery?
If you’re like most, you probably don’t
know the answers to some of these questions. It only takes a few minutes to collect and write down this vital information,
and it can save precious time in an emergency.
Prepare for an emergency by gathering the information you might need
should your parent be hurt and unable to
respond to doctors’ questions.
If your parent is sent to the
Emergency Room, get there or call as
soon as you can to be an advocate and
provide information. If you cannot get to
the ER, call the doctor’s office and ask
them to fax the health history and medication list. You may also want to ask to
talk to your parent, as your voice can be
1. Names of their doctors. If you don’t
know anything else, this is probably the
most important piece of information.
Chances are good that your parents’ doctors can provide much of the rest of the
information needed as well as more
details about your parents’ specific health
histories.
2. Names and contact information for
the person or persons with whom your
elder has frequent contact. There are
many informal caregivers such as neighbors or church members who can not only
provide information, but assist you in a
time of need.
3. List of allergies. This is especially
important if one of your parents is allergic
to medication such as penicillin.
4. A list of medications. Have a list of
medications readily available on or in the
refrigerator in their home, and keep an
updated copy for yourself. You can obtain
the “Vial of Life” free from the Red Cross.
This is a vial that is kept in the refrigerator with important medical information
on it.
Has your parent recently started a
new med or stopped taking one?
Remember that this includes ALL pills
that they take, not just prescription.
Include over the counter and herbal
remedies.
5. Advance directives. An advance directive is a legal document that outlines a
person’s decisions about his or her healthcare, such as whether or not resuscitation
efforts should be made and their views on
the use of life support machines.
Terms you may be familiar with
include Healthcare Power of Attorney or
living will. The 5 wishes website
(www.agingwithdignity.org/5wishes) is a
good resource for advance directives.
6. Major medical problems. This
includes such diseases as diabetes or heart
disease. The most important information
relates to how the elder’s health and ability to do usual activities has changed over
time, especially over the past two weeks
to a month.
7. Insurance information and birth
dates. Know the name of your parents’
health insurance provider and their policy
numbers.
8. Prior surgery. List past medical procedures, such as cardiac bypass surgery.
10. Lifestyle information. What is the
usual state of health for your parent?
What is different about right now or this
“emergency” in terms of what he or she is
able to do or not do? What has changed?
Do your parents drink alcohol or use
tobacco?
As our parents decline, we may experience a series of “emergencies.” This may
be the first of many crises. Use what you
learn to begin building a team in support
of your parent. Calling a family huddle
may be helpful.
During conversations with medical
staff, the issue of privacy may come up.
Medical staff may want to make sure
they’re allowed to speak with you regarding your parent’s care. In the U.S., patient
privacy is governed by rules often referred
to as HIPAA, or the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act, however HIPAA does not prevent a doctor,
nurse or health plan employee from discussing your parent’s care with you if it’s
in the best interest of your parent.
My Mother, Your Mother, by Dennis
McCullough, MD, can be a very helpful
guide book for working with aging parents.
– Cathy Hebert, RN, MSN,
Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
Don’t Forget!
Mandatory Education
must be
completed by
September 30!
Use WebInService
Details on MOD
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Zucchini: Rated by Scope the
Perfect Summer Vegetable
What more could you ask for? Zucchini are cheap, plentiful and versatile. You can stir-fry them, stuff them, put them in soup, add
them to meatloaf, make desserts out of them and grill them. These summer treats are also nutritious and delicious, so enjoy their
abundance by trying out some of these recipes submitted by your Mission friends!
Zucchini Salad
Zucchini Patties
submitted by Deborah Lawing of PMCU
submitted by Penelope Wortman, RN, of the Child & Adolescent Unit
2 medium zucchini
1 med. red onion
1 c. red bell pepper
1/2 c. green bell pepper
1/2 c. roasted unsalted peanuts
1/8 cup sweet pickle relish
2/3 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. cider or balsamic vinegar
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 large (12 in.) zucchini
2 eggs
1/2-3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 c. flour (you can vary amounts of bread crumbs & flour, more of one,
less of the other—also more of one or the other if the batter is too soupy)
1/2 c. finely minced fresh onion
1/2 tsp. chicken-flavored seasoning (Penelope uses McKay’s)
Salt and pepper to taste
(All amounts of ingredients are inexact; you can vary them to suit you or
what you have on hand.)
Chop the first four ingredients, add peanuts and relish. In a jar with a tightfitting lid, combine the rest of the ingredients and shake well for 1 or 2 minutes. Pour over chopped ingredients and allow to marinate in the refrigerator at least one hour or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon. Makes a
great light meal all by itself and is good as a side dish. Especially good with
beans and cornbread.
Coarsely grate the zucchini and place it in a colander with a little salt. Let it
drain for 20-30 minutes. Squeeze out and discard the water.
Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well, and drop by spoonfuls into a hot,
oiled fying pan. Use spoon as needed to press into patty shapes. Allow to
brown on both sides, drain on paper towels and serve hot. Yum!
Zucchini Soup
submitted by Pat and Pete Adams, Scope Cartoonist
1.5 lb. zucchini, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. chunks
1/2 cup onions, chopped
3 T. butter
6 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 tsp. wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. tarragon
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream
Cook onions in butter until tender. Add zucchini chunks, chicken broth, vinegar and tarragon. Simmer partially covered for 25 minutes. Blend until
smooth using a blender or blending wand. Add a little liquid if consistency is
too thick. Season carefully. To serve, bring to a simmer and stir in 1/2 cup of
sour cream.
Zucchini Bread
submitted by Charmaine Strong of Heart Services CICU
1 (18.25 oz) pkg. spice cake mix
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium)
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat cake mix and next three ingredients at low
speed on electric mixer for 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium and beat
1 minute. Stir in zucchini and 2/3 cup pecans. Pour batter into 2 (9 x 5")
lightly greased loaf pans. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top.
Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and
cool 15 minutes before slicing.
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Zucchini Cake
Submitted by Jan and Bruce Thorsen of the Mission Healthcare Foundation
2 cups finely grated zucchini
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 1/2 cups of flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz. can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350º. In a large bowl combine the oil, sugar, brown sugar,
vanilla, salt, cinnamon and eggs. Beat well. Add zucchini, drained pineapple
and walnuts and mix well (batter will start to loosen and soften). Pour into
13 x 9 in. baking pan.
Bake at 350º 45-55 minutes or until dark golden brown and cake springs
back when lightly touched. Add cream cheese frosting if desired and store in
refrigerator.
Cream Cheese Frosting
1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
2 c. confectioner’s sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Celebrating Service In August!
35 Years
Buddy Ledbetter
Offsite Maintenance
30 Years
Lee H. Davis
Jane Y. Frye
Tracy M. Lanning
Susan F. Mitchell
Donna W. Spitzer
Veronica A. Wilson
Lab General
Pharmacy
Radiology Special Proc.
Mother Baby
Utilization Review
Trauma Care Unit
25 Years
Deena R. Boles
Devolia E. Chambers
Benny K. Coleman
Donna B. Donaldson
Janet E. McKendrick
Carole A. Piercy
Maternal Fetal Med Unit
Compensation
Air Medical
Information Tech.
Labor & Delivery
CVOR
20 Years
Melanie H. Bryson
Melba T. Jackson
Linda L. McDuffie
Jerri A. Mitchell
Martha A. Rohrback
Gerard P. Smith
Julia D. Smith
Lorna M. Weldon
Anita L. Wilson
Adult Medicine
Surgical Preop
HIM
Endoscopy
Administration
Pastoral Care
NICU
Emergency Dept.
Sterile Processing
15 Years
Deborah L. Bell
Jeffrey K. Deweese
Angela G. Edwards
NICU
Pharmacy Thoms
Insurance Billing and
Collections
Elizabeth A. Kinchen
Rehab Inpatient
Chalayne T. Love
Prenatal Education
Candace C. Krebs
Heart Path
James W. McKee
Radiology Nuclear Medicine
Simons W. Michels
Pediatrics
Joel R. Norton
Food & Nutrition
Yvonne D. Styles
Deborah C. Swanger
Jackie H. Thomas
Margaret A. Turnbull
Kristy Wilson-Hale
Neurosciences
Respiratory Svcs.
NICU
Critical Care
Genetics Lab
10 Years
Norma L. Allen
Lab Transfusion Services
Jennifer E. Arledge
Med Card Admin.
Billy M. Briggs
Respiratory Svcs.
Shae-Lynn C. Byas
PASU
Melissa A. Byrnes Child Development Center
Angela A. Cathcart
Radiation Therapy
Roger L. Claud
Security
Barbara P. Enloe
Copestone
Ashley J. Farmer
Adult Medicine
Deborah J. Gerrer
Mother Baby
Melissa W. Honeycutt
MSICU (CNTH)
Dawn R. Hughes
Information Technology
Shirley K. Israel 8 Neuro, Diabetes, Adult Med.
Linda F. Lindsey
Facility Dispatch
Frank A. Luther
Emergency Care Ctr
Tonja K. Mikell Pool
Mitchell EMS
Angela L. Riddle
ASC
Deborah L. Shelton
Purchasing
Cynthia D. Shingles Suber Child Development
Center
Tonya M. Sibert
General Medicine
Diana C. Silver
Staffing Pool
Delores M. Stafford
Emergency Dept.
Fabienne Sterckx
CVRU
Gary A. Trimby
Respiratory Svcs.
Elaine H. Warren
Insurance Billing and Coll.
Roy A. Wilcox
Emergency Dept.
Christopher A. York
Security
5 Years
Jennie S. Arey
Kimberly K. Bachman
Kristina E. Branham
Pierre A. Brazeau
Pediatric Hem/Onc
Kelly L. Carr
MSICU
Rosalie J. Carson
Environmental Services
Nancy Crawford
Radiology Nursing
Juan J. Cruz
Laundry
Deborah M. Davis
Cardiology Invasive
Teresa G. Durvas
Operating Room
Elizabeth F. Durway
Wound Therapy
David E. Eichler
Environmental Services
Elaine D. Ellis
Psych Day Program
Alexandria E. Fender
Radiology Diag.
Jane C. Garrett
Neurosciences
Rebecca J. Griffin
9 Stepdown
Richard B. Haney
HIM
Kristi W. Hensley
ASC
Melissa M. Holloman
Pharmacy
Amanda N. Jones
MSICU (CNTH)
Danielle M. Jones Collections and Cash Mgmt.
Billy F. Keever Jr.
Information Technology
Andrea F. Kelpin
NTICU
Renee L. Kirby
Registration Bed Control
Barbara Macaluso
Staffing Pool
Christine G. Martin
MSICU
Quantika M. McMorris
Central Transport
Laurie M. Morgan
Respiratory Svcs.
Emma R. Nyagbona
Environmental Svcs.
Bethany M. Pitts
Spine Unit
Cathy Ann Price 6 Pulmonary Adult Med Taynia
S. Reeves
Cardiology Invasive
Dionicio Rivas
Laundry
Noreen A. Seeney
Neurosciences
Brandy G. Sprouse
Emergency Dept.
Cherie D. Stump
Institutional Review Board
Roel R. Tan
Central Transport
Julie A. White
HIM Transcription
Jean F. Wilson
Emergency Svc. Line
Mother Baby
MCSD
9 Stepdown
Stroke Center, continued from page one
patients with ischemic, TIA, or hemorrhagic stroke with a history of smoking
cigarettes who are, or whose caregivers
are, given smoking cessation advice or
counseling during their hospital stay.
MISSION STROKE PROGRAM
In the 1990s, well before the national
Get with the Guidelines stroke program
was established, Mission was already
working aggressively to develop a formal
stroke program.
Today, we have our own dedicated
Stroke Program, coordinated by Robin
Jones, BSN, CNRN, Mission Stroke
Program Coordinator. The “stroke team”
is a multidisciplinary coordinated
approach to best practice care encompassing staff from Regional Services, the
Emergency Department, Code Stroke
Nurses, Radiology, Surgery, Lab,
Pharmacy, Chaplaincy, NTICU,
Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Discharge
Planning, Case Management,
Performance Improvement and
Community Education.
“Our greatest reward is serving our
patients. That’s why we’re committed to
turning guidelines into lifelines,” Jones
said. “Being honored as giving excellent
patient care is the best recognition a team
can get.”
“Every one of us should be proud of
the teamwork and dedication and clinical
skill that went into winning this award,”
said Jim Miller, Clinical Vice President for
Neurosciences. “We should take deep satisfaction in knowing that their effort has
resulted in patients surviving even catastrophic strokes – and in many, many
cases, resuming productive and rewarding
lives.”
Stroke Program
• Reid Taylor, MD, stroke neurologist
• Kathey Ponder, RN, MBA, MHA,
Director for Mission Neurosciences
• Robin Jones, BSN, CNRN, Stroke
Program Coordinator
• Melissa Hanrahan, BS, RN, Stroke
Case Manager for Neurosciences
• Amy Buckner, BSN, Stroke Data
Analyst
• Elizabeth Carlson, MSN, Clinical
Specialist Neurosciences
• Mary Sue Carson, RN, Director
NTICU
MISSION NEUROSCIENCES
STROKE PROGRAM LEADERS
• Alexander Schneider, MD, stroke neurologist and Medical Director of Mission
Scope •August 22, 2008 • 9
Ask Dr. Sig
Dear Dr. Sig,
My e-mail inbox and the inboxes of the nurses I work with are constantly
exceeding capacity due to attachments sent by well-meaning individuals. For example, I received a message today with six Word documents of six revised policies
attached. Since policies are posted on MOD, could we ask that people who are
going to send this kind of information to the masses simply provide a hyperlink to
each policy in the body of the e-mail? It would save a lot of time for those who are
constantly having to clean their mailbox due to the massive amount of data
received. – Jan Bailey
Great suggestion! Now that we have MOD, we don’t have to clog up
everyone’s mailbox. And inserting a hyperlink in MOD is so easy: Go to
MOD and find the policy or page you are referring to, highlight the address,
copy it, and then go back to your e-mail. You can paste the link right into the
correct place in the copy, OR, type “click here,” highlight that, and choose
Insert, then Hyperlink. Paste the address into the hyperlink field and hit OK.
Dear Dr. Sig,
Just wanted to give some BIG kudos to the staff of St. Joseph’s Pre-op, OR,
PACU and Stepdown recovery units. I had surgery July 10 and got the best care I’ve
ever had from all of those folks. I was stressed due to my fear of needles (yeah, I
know, I’m a nurse, but it’s a life-long thing). I was also used to having severe nausea
post-operatively. My pre-op nurse did the best IV start I’ve ever had, the CRNA and
anesthesiologist made sure I was "out" before I left pre-op, and the recovery crew
helped me immensely. The good news is that I didn’t get nauseated at all due to
some new protocol they now do post-operatively as well as a new med I got before
surgery. I was well taken care of and felt blessed to be on the good side of some
care. Thanks to all of these folks whose names I remember: Meg, my CRNA; Dr.
Seigert, my surgeon; and those I don’t: my anesthesiologist, and all the great folks in
recovery. I’m gonna try to get your names to thank you better. I appreciate everything you did!!
– Janet L.. Webb, RN
Dear Dr. Sig,
I wanted to send a few thanks. My grandfather was brought to the Memorial
Campus via ambulance early Saturday morning. Ty and the other security officer
(I’m so sorry I didn’t catch your name) were so compassionate and helpful to my
entire family. Nancy, the RN working with us, was also wonderful. Thank you, to the
three of you for everything.
– Michele Rowland, RN
Dr. Sig,
Do you know who we should contact about when the next batch of people to
move from Biltmore Lot to the parking deck would be?
All of the parking is coordinated by Vicki Crawley of Facility Services,
who tells me that right now there is no room in the deck and no plans to
move anyone over at this time. Daily counts are being taken, so they have a
good idea of where people are parking and when. Poor Vicki, I think she has
a worse job than Dr. Sig.
Dear Dr. Sig,
I am writing this letter while sitting next to one of my favorite nurses who lives
too far away to commute to work by bicycle, though she would like to! So with
much respect to those who have many and varied ways, means and reasons for
the way they get to work, I was just wondering if those of us who are blessed
enough to be able to commute to work by bicycle could get a little pat on the back
– or an incentive program – so maybe we could get even more folks to ride to
work?
I am proud to be a part of MERIT at Mission by not taking up a valuable
parking space, and by not burning fossil fuels on my way to work. I also am participating in health prevention by increasing my cardiovascular fitness, and thus
decreasing healthcare costs to the average consumer. Many kudos and thanks to
all the people who, while driving in to work, give me lots of space (especially while I
ride up the hill to old St. Joseph!). And thanks for the bike racks; they are getting
fuller! We are about to need more! I so appreciate all the support I already receive
here at Mission.
Oh, and I know many people will say it is not safe to ride a bicycle to work
and I completely understand that point of view. I do not suggest that anyone should
do anything that feels unsafe to them. FYI, in good old NC, you can ride on the
sidewalk legally, but note that pedestrians have the right of way. I always dismount
my bike and give a friendly smile and say, “you have the right of way” whenever I
ride the sidewalk on Biltmore Ave.
– Kristi Sanborn
10 • Scope • August 22, 2008
Dear Dr. Sig,
Why is it that you have to maintain 160 hours of PTO if you are fulltime
before you can sell it? I feel like if you earned them, you should be able to sell
them. Give me some insight please. Thanks. – Running Cook
Dear Running Cook,
The PTO Sell-Back program is designed to give employees the flexibility
to sell their PTO time back instead of taking time for all hours accrued.
Taking time off from work is still a requirement before time can be cashed
out. At a minimum, one week should be taken in order to cash any hours.
The program is not set up to create a hardship in the event of an unforeseen
situation, so a bank of 160 hours is required before time can be sold. This
provides the protection needed to bridge time before short-term disability
benefits begin. Contact your HR Department rep. if you still have questions.
Dear Dr. Sig,
Okay, I’m new and I have tons of questions. I really feel like we need to have
a second orientation after we have been here for 90 days. I don’t remember half
of the things that we discussed at orientation and now I have lots of questions.
1. I bought the health and dental insurance, but my regular dentist doesn’t
take the insurance. Who does?
2. When I want to actually use my PTO and not sell it, how? How far in
advance must I ask off?
3. Can I use the hours in an overtime situation? Or if I always work 36 hours,
could I use only 4 hours to make 40?
4. I know in order to sell the PTO hours I have to have 80 but do you have to
have any more to use them?
5. How do you get the direct withdrawal from your check to get lunch?
Thanks that will do for now.
– Questioning Things
Hmmm...I’ve been here 20 years and I have questions, too!
Your HR rep can answer the organizational questions about dental
insurance and PTO banks, etc. To find out who your HR rep is, go to MOD
and use Quick Links to go to Human Resources, then choose HR
Representatives in “In This Section.” Questions about how to request time
off can be answered by your direct supervisor.
Dr. Sig,
With all the parking issues, how come we have 1 or 2 RVs in the Latta Lot?
– Just Curious
Dear J.C.,
Emergencies happen, even on vacation, so we try to accommodate these
patients and their loved ones when we can. We occasionally park RVs or
campers on a temporary basis in the Latta Lot and other locations. Its a
courtesy to these visitors at a stressful time.
Dear Dr. Sig,
I recently went out the McDowell deck and noticed how great it looks now.
The paint really brightened it up. Is there a possibility that the Biltmore deck will
get the same treatment? It is very dirty and dark. FYI, the elevators and stairwells
really need a good cleanup.
Monies have been requested in the upcoming budget for waterproofing
the Biltmore deck, as we are doing to the McDowell deck. If approved, it will
be done along with additional upgrades to the lighting also.
Scrubbing/cleaning of the stairwells within the Biltmore deck and the
elevators will be taking place very soon!
Visit the Dr. Sig Forum from the MOD Main Page.
From there, you can simply click and send a
comment to Dr. Sig.
Staff and volunteers are welcome to submit ads for “scope it out.” Please include your name and contact information. The ads themselves must include
your home e-mail or phone number – not your work contact info. No names will be printed. Listings will appear once in the next available issue of Scope.
To repeat the ad you must resubmit it. The deadline for each issue of Scope can be found on the last page of each edition. To place an ad, mail it to Linda
Gooden in Community Relations, e-mail Linda.Gooden@msj.org or fax it to 213-4812. All questions regarding ads should be directed to Linda at 213-4800.
Cars and Motorcycles
2004 Kia Optima LX: Silver w/gray interior, 59k miles. Clean mid-size sedan in
excellent condition. 4 cyl., auto, a/c, pw, pdl,
cruise, CD player, pull down back seats for
longer trunk room, good tires. 22 mpg city /
32 mpg highway. Still has full factory warranty. Smooth ride, runs great. $6995. Call
828-768-3803.
Jeep Wrangler YJ/CJ (87 - 95): Soft
doors; uppers and lowers, gray in color.
Good condition. $200.00. Call (828) 7683803.
2007 Chevy Impala SS: Flex fuel and V8
6.7 liter engine, 22,700 miles, Automatic,
Black Exterior, Black Leather Interior, Can
email pics. Heated/power seats, sunroof,
Radio and 6 CD changer, XM, ON Star and
MP3 Capable. Warranty conveys. $22,000.
Call 681-1748
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE: Super
clean,3.5L,V6 -Leather, Bose AM/FM/6-disc
CD player and speaker system, moon roof,
power everything, heated seats and steering
wheel, premium wheels and tires - 26+mpg.
Pampered company car with 117,000 highway miles. Non-smoker vehicle. 100%clean
CARFAX report. Report purchased
3/18/2008. $8950 OBO. Call 713-0736 or
225-236-2220. Ask for Maria or Jeremiah.
Maria_wexler@hotmail.com.
2004 Tahoe Z71: Loaded Z71 off road
Tahoe. 37K miles, moonroof, 6 disc CD
changer, captains chairs, and will seat 7. Pro
6" lift with 2 piece aluminum wheels with
35 inch tires. Magnaflow exhaust, affordable
14 mpg mixed driving with perf chip.
$24,000. Call 828-273-8523.
2005 Yamaha R1: Red, just over 10,500
miles. In good condition, never been
dropped. Added frame sliders, smoke windshield, flush mount turn signals, and fender
eliminator kit. $7,500. Contact Chris, 828514-0117.
2000 Honda Odyssey: Purchased new.
Same owner. Has had meticulous care.
Excellent condition. Navigation system,
leather seats, VHS player. Documentation of
all services performed. Call 296-0705.
2005 Saturn Ion-I: Excellent condition,
35+MPG, new tires & inspection, 5-spd,
AC/CD/PS/AM-FM/tilt, dual front air bags,
40Kmiles, one owner, $8000 firm. Call 828649-9780 or 545-4657 anytime, leave message.
1996 Toyota Tacoma: 166,000 miles, new
tires, new brakes, gold with matching
camper cover, 5 speed 4 wheel drive, single
cab, tilt, cd player. Call 828-593-9386. $5000.
Ford F250 XL Heavy Duty: 4WD, CD
player, AC/Heat, 1800 watt power inverter,
towing package, running boards, Reading
Utility bed. Has all new brakes and shocks.
120K. $10,000 OBO. Excellent work truck.
Call (828)768-7832.
Piaggio Fly 50 Scooter: New. 12 miles
on odometer. 2007 model, silver with storage compartment. Helmet available also.
Speed 40 mph. 828-684-1610.
Homes and Land
Fairview: 3BR/2BA Doublewide with permanent foundation on .81 wooded acres.
1610 square ft. Cathedral ceilings, walk in
closets, large kitchen with lots of cabinet
space. Living room, den with stone fireplace
and built in book shelves. Open floor plan
makes this home very spacious. Wooded
acreage means minimal lawn upkeep!
Home has own well and is in a very quiet
neighborhood near Cane Creek. Just 14
miles from Chimney Rock! Owner financing
possible. $110,000. Call 828-273-8523 for
more details.
House For Sale: 3/2 house on 1.64 level
acres with views of the mountains and lots
of decking for enjoying the outdoors.
Hardwood floors, central heat and air, large
living room, separate dining room, large
closets, large laundry/crafts room, covered
patio, garden area with fire ring, two storage
buildings with a potting shed, excellent location only 15-20 minutes to the hospital.
Asking $300,000. For more information call
Ted at 628-6719.
Lots in Leicester: 2 lots, both 3.4 acres. 9
miles from Patton Ave. 1 lot is $62,500 and
the other lot with better views & nice, 1
level building sites is $75,000 or both for
$124,500. Email tiresd@netscape.net for
plats and info, or call 828-645-7930.
Lot in Weaverville: 1.9+ acres with nice
views, south facing, private and gently sloping in restricted subdivision. $119,900. Email
tiresd@netscape.net for plats and info, or
call 828-645-7930
Barnardsville: 3 BR/2 BA on 2+ acres.
Lease with option to buy for only $15,000
down and $1400 a month. Custom built in
1992. Great views, hardwood & tile floors,
Anderson doors & windows, new appliances
& water heater, full unfinished basement
with 2 car garage, new Maytag 13 seer heat
pump & oil heat, 2 X 6 exterior walls and
concrete basement. Pictures at http://webpages.charter.net/tomdaley/Poverty_web_Pa
ge.html. Email tiresd@netscape.net or call
828-645-7930.
Cabin in Homeland Park Subdivision:
1BR/1BA. Built in 1932. 0.60 acres.
Completely renovated in 2001 (roof, plumbing, porch, paint, kitchen, appliances & water
heater, windows, wiring, heathing, deck
flooring, bath, doors & insulation). Wood
and ceramic floors throughout – installed
2003. All new appliances in 2002 &
2003/convey Full Size Washer/Dryer - 2003
(3 yr warranty renewed 2008). Parking for
two vehicles. Sell completely equipped and
furnished. $145,000. Call 230-2151.
Beverly Condo for Sale: Next to
Memorial Campus. 1BR/1BA, hardwood
throughout. 560 sq ft. Nice kitchen and living area with good sized bedroom. 3 minute
walk to hospital!! These units don’t hit the
market often and do not last long. Great
opportunity! $95,000. Call Joshua Aaron for
details and appt. 828.989.9595.
Beaverdam Run Condo: Price Reduced.
Beaverdam Run condo featuring 2BR/2 BA
and 2 beautiful stone fireplaces with new
energy efficient gas logs. There are no other
condos like this in Asheville with huge sites
making them very private. Community
offers spacious sites having 132 units on
116 acres. There are 5 ponds, miles of walking trails and a clubhouse offering an indoor
heated pool with a retractable roof and fitness center. The condo was recently updated and all this with a year-round mountain
view. For more information on our condo
go to MLS # 414472. Also visit
http://www.beaverdamrun.org/ to learn
more about the community. Asking
$399,999 and we will consider rent to own.
Call 645-6199 to schedule a viewing.
West Asheville, For Rent: 2 BR/1 BA
house in West Asheville. Fenced yard, newly
renovated. Available mid-Sept. $800/mo. Pets
ok with deposit & approval. Call Cindy at
828-216-6556.
House for Sale: 12 minutes from hospital.
3/2.5, two story, custom built 2006, 2 car
garage, fenced yard, flowering trees and
flower garden, city amenities, 1/2 mile to
Oakley Elem, park and library. Reynolds
school district. Military move. Reduced to
$239,900. 231-6333.
Household
Sofa bed couch solid dark blue in good
condition, $75. 687-9193.
Rattan style chair with cushion matching
couch, $20. 687-9193
27-inch RCA TV with remote, $75. 6879193.
Baby Bed: White finish $100. Also a child
of mine crib set by Carter has bumper pad,
mobile, 3 sheets, dust ruffle and comforter,
$50. Changing pad, $20 (goes on dresser).
All were bought at Babys R Us. Call 828215-1433.
Computer: Custom built computer. Intel
dual-core E-6600 cpu 4 GB RAM, Nvidia
8800GTX video card 250MB hard-drive,
Plextor DVD, OCZ power supply, thermaltake case. Plays video games great!
$550.00. Call Bill at 687-1044.
Monitor heater in excellent condition,
moving must sell, cell phone 508-9602/4001975 located in Clyde.
Miscellaneous
Small dorm-size refrigerator: Haier
brand. Used briefly once. Excellent condition. $80 OBO. call 277-4141 after 6 p.m.
Rummage Sale: Mothers of Multiples
sale, Saturday, Aug. 23, 7 a.m.- 2 p.m.
National Guard Armory, Brevard Rd.
Cash/credit only, no checks, shopping bags
provided. Come early for best selection.
Childrens fall/winter clothes, (size newborn
to 11/12), shoes, toys/games, movies/music,
furniture, bedding, feeding supplies, household/misc. Hope to see you there!
Moving Sale: Fisher-Price Rainforest
Jumperoo for children under 12 months-Safe for jumping-child weight 25 lbs.
Rainforest music & lights-toys all around &
overhead $60 (new $90). Graco Pack ‘n Play
portable playard-Bacroft. Full size bassinet
use & changing table. Comfy quilted bumper
pad & mattress pad-detachable toys-mobile,
travel bag, electronic unit w/nature sound
music $80 (new $136). IKEA white wood
crib $50 like new used three times! Call
215-4800.
Piano for Sale: Fayette S. Nelson 36"
spinet upright - black. $200. 828-298-5045.
Selling 17" chrome rims: Purchased for
$500, selling for $200. Call 828-329-2503
after 6 p.m., leave message.
Moving Sale: Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to
1p.m. 42 Edwin Place, Asheville. Lots of
items, including antique desk, large dining
room table. Ph. 225-6087.
Lenmar computer battery: li-ion 10.8vused few hours, (cost $100) asking $50.
Wireless notebook adapter (Lindskys) $25
/real nice, soft, computer carry bag with lots
of pockets $50.
email:babesadie5@yahoo.com.
Needs Wheelbarrow: If anyone has a
small, old, functional wheelbarrow (a little
rust is okay, no holes please), I would like to
pay $15 for it. 828-883-8999.
Two tickets to see SugarLand on
September 13 that I would like to sell. $100
for both. Home: 926-9385.
Prom dresses variety of colors and styles
sizes 6-10. $15 each. 687-9193.
Services
Remodeling or General Repairs: Is
your home in need of some re-modeling or
general repairs. We do it all.
Bathroom/kitchen remodels, additions, roofing, painting, tile work, hardwood floor
installation, windows/doors, electrical,
plumbing. Reasonable rates. Licensed and
insured. Call Ben at 683-3513. References
available.
Homemade 4-inch by 6-inch postcards: Made out of recycled food boxes,
with photographs of local beautiful nature
scenes, and the unique white squirrel of
Brevard. Also, totally recycled Christmas
postcards. All proceeds go to The Fuller
Center For Housing, founded by Millard and
Linda Fuller, who also founded Habitat For
Humanity. They build houses for people in
need. 50 cents each, or five for $2. Please
call 828-883-8999, to arrange pick-up at
Mission Hospitals. Thanks for helping those
in need. Specify type of cards desired.
Scope • August 22, 2008 • 11
Kaleidoscope
Celebrate September!
Baby Safety Month
Cholesterol Education Month
Craniofacial Acceptance Month
Fruits and Veggies: More Matter Campaign
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Head Lice Prevention Month
Healthy Aging Month
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness
Month
Pain Awareness Month
Prostate Health Month
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
1–7
Childhood Injury Prevention Week
7 – 13 Assisted Living Week
7 – 13 Healthcare Environmental Services and
Housekeeping Week
7 – 13 Prostatitis Awareness Week
7 – 13 Suicide Prevention Week
14 – 20 Nephology Nurses Week
14 – 20 Prostate Cancer Awareness Week
14 – 20 Surgical Technologists Week
21 – 27 Adult Immunization Awareness Week
21 – 27 Child Passenger Safety Week
21 – 27 Farm Safety and Health Week
21 – 27 Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration
21 – 27 Reye’s Syndrome Awareness Week
21 – 27 Vasculitis Awareness Week
28 – 4 Hearing Aid Awareness Week
7
Grandparents Day
15
Neonatal Nurses Day
16
Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day
24
Women’s Health & Fitness Day
27
Family Health and Fitness Day
Welcome New Staff Members!
Claire Oberg, RN
9 Stepdown
Bunny L. Sams, CNA 1
9 Stepdown
Deborah Gabriel, RN
Adult Medicine
John Lewis
CICU
Lori J. Coon
ECC Registration
John W. DeWine
Environmental Services
Conny L. Hughes
Food & Nutrition
Kaitlyn F. Gwyther
Health Education Center
Darcy Kuhn
Heart Path
Michele Yost
Lab - Student
Jessica Zimmer
Lab - Student
Ailes D. Ramon
Laundry
Graham Skinner
Laundry
Evelyn L. Schweers
Med Ctr Pharmacy
Janice S. Pitts
Medical Cardiology Stepdown
Jamie Canupp, RN
NTICU
Tamikka Young, RN
Oncology
Amber Hyman, RN
Pediatrics
Glenda D. Laws
Pharmacotherapy Clinic
Katherine Z. Wurster
Pharmacy
Mary Juliano
Radiology Nuclear Medicine
Matthew G. Maddock
Radiology Nuclear
Medicine
Michelle Biddix
Revenue Cycle Mgmt
Suzanne Stepanek, RN
Transfer Unit
Elizabeth Brown, RN
Trauma Care Unit
Sheri Ledford
Trauma Care Unit
Scope is available online.
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Bruce Wilson, LPN
Ashley Wrightenberry
Trauma Care Unit
Trauma Care Unit
Staff Achievements
Gloria Perry, RN, nurse recruiter in Human
Resources, has earned the Certified Health Care
Recruiter credential from the National
Association for Health Care Recruitment.
Martha Scruggs Hoskyns, orthopedic case
manager, graduated from Pfeiffer University on
August 2 with a Master of Health Administration
degree. She also holds a BSN from Western
Carolina University, and a diploma in nursing
from St. Joseph’s College in Syracuse.
Silver Thorne Colorado and other destinations;
US Masters tickets; fine jewelry; antiques; catered
parties from local chefs; kitchen appliances;
household goods; sports memorabilia and so
much more! There will be something for everyone!
Complimentary wine and beer along with
heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are
$50 for singles or $80 per couple. 100% of proceeds raised will go towards supporting the programs and services Meals On Wheels provides
to the elderly homebound of Buncombe County.
For more information or tickets contact Terri
Bowman at 253-5286 or visit www.mowabc.org.
In Sympathy
The Mission Family extends its sincere sympathy to staff members and volunteers who have
recently lost loved ones.
Shannon Moss of Audit and Compliance
recently lost her grandmother, Margaret Reagan.
Linda Wright of 4S Orthopedics recently
lost her sister, Jo Ann Black. Jo Ann was a CNA at
Mission Hospital in the 1970s.
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.
Your Gently Used Books Needed!
Volunteer Services is accepting donations of
used hardback and paperback books of all kinds
for distribution to our patients. Recent magazines
are also welcome. You can drop these off in
Volunteer Services on either campus. Questions?
Contact Nicki Wiggins at 34187.
Lighten Up 4 Life Community Rally
Mark your calendars and plan to attend
Mission’s Lighten Up 4 Life Community Rally on
Sunday, October 5, from 1 - 4 at McCormick
Field.
Health and fun for everyone in the family!
Help us make Asheville the healthiest community
in the country! More details to come.
Lifeline Awareness Days
Come learn more about Mission’s Lifeline®
emergency response system by visiting their table
on September 11 from 10:30 until 2 p.m. in the
Memorial Cafeteria and on September 12 (same
times) in the St. Joseph Cafeteria. Information you
gather could help your patients and maybe even
someone in your family live more independently.
Plate Expectations 2008 Live & Silent
Auction to Benefit Meals on Wheels
Meals On Wheels invites the general public to
join them at the Country Club of Asheville for
their annual Plate Expectations live and silent
auction. Among items on the auction block are
vacation homes at Lake Keowee, Hilton Head,
Scope is published twice monthly for the staff, physicians, volunteers and friends of Mission Health System
– The McDowell Hospital; Blue Ridge Hospital System,
Inc.; Mission Healthcare Foundation, Inc., Mission
Hospital, Inc.; and Horizon Management Services, Inc.
This publication is produced by the Community
Relations Department, Mission Hospitals, 509 Biltmore
Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. Phone: 828/213-4800.
President and CEO
The deadline for the next Scope is August 25 for an
September 5 distribution. If you have a story idea,
department news or an important announcement to
share, send it to Scope at jprchd@msj.org.
Community Relations Staff
Ads for Scope It Out should be sent to
Linda.Gooden@msj.org or faxed to 213-4812.
Cartoonist
Joseph F. Damore
Director of Community Relations
Janet Moore
Editor
Carole Donnelly
Becky Brown, Ryan Chambers, Linda Gooden,
Merrell Gregory, Amy Partilla, Michelle
Rabell, and Alison Whipple
Pete Adams