MATHER Matters - Mather Hospital

MATHER Matters
A newsletter for the staff, volunteers and benefactors of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital
Winter 2012
The Joint
Commission Lists
Mather as Top
Performer
Mather Hospital is one of only eight
hospitals in New York State to be cited
by The Joint Commission as a “Top
Performer” for sustained excellence in
key quality measures.
“We are proud to
have Mather Hospital
once again recognized
for excellence in
quality by the Joint
Commission,” said
Mather Hospital
President Kenneth
Roberts. “I congratulate
the entire Mather Hospital family –
our employees, physicians, board of
directors and volunteers – for helping
us with our goal of becoming the best
community hospital in New York State.”
The Joint Commission’s Top
Performers on Key Quality Measures
program is based on data reported
by hospitals about evidence-based
clinical processes for certain conditions.
The four measures for which Mather
achieved a performance threshold of 95
percent or above are heart attack, heart
failure, pneumonia and surgical care.
As a Top Performer on Key Quality
Measures for 2010, Mather Hospital
was among the top 14 percent of Joint
Commission accredited hospitals
of those that report core measure
performance data. Only 405 hospitals
were recognized nationwide out of
almost 3,100.
An independent, not-for-profit
organization, The Joint Commission
accredits and certifies more than
19,000 healthcare organizations
and programs in the United States.
Joint Commission accreditation and
certification is recognized nationwide
as a symbol of quality that reflects an
organization’s commitment to meeting
certain performance standards.
Mather First LI Hospital to Use Solar Power
Mather Hospital is
the first hospital on Long
Island to tap into the sun’s
energy for electrical power.
A 50 KW photovoltaic
ground-mounted bank of
solar panels constructed
on the Hospital campus
supplies a small part of
Mather Hospital’s total
electric usage, and is
expected to save the
Hospital about $12,500
a year in electrical costs,
according to Engineering
Director Stuart Fisher.
The solar panels were
The energy savings resulting from Mather Hospital’s
funded by $735,000 in
solar panels is updated constantly on the manufacturer’s
federal stimulus funds
website: http://live.deckmonitoring.com/?id=john_t_
awarded to the Hospital
mather_hospital (screenshot above). Mather is the first
hospital on Long Island to draw some its electrical power by the New York State
from the sun.
Energy Research and
Development Authority
(NYSERDA), which also paid for several other energy conservation projects. The
total annual energy savings from all these initiatives is expected to reduce Mather
Hospital’s carbon footprint by 829,921 pounds annually. “Mather Hospital is committed to reducing our carbon footprint through energy
saving initiatives that will also help us reduce costs and continue our role as a
good neighbor in the community,” said Mather President Kenneth Roberts.
Go Green, Get Green!
Not only is the hospital plant
“going green,” but employees
are contributing to the
environmentally friendly effort.
About 130 Mather employees
have signed on for the alternative
commuting program called
Go Green, Get Green!, funded
through a grant from the New
York State Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Participating employees have Engineering Director Stuart Fisher says that
agreed to ride their bikes to work, solar panels combined with other energy-saving
carpool with a co-worker, walk or initiatives are expected to reduce the hospital’s
carbon footprint by more than 800,000 tons each
hop the bus. Those that meet a
minimum monthly requirement of year.
“green” commutes are awarded gift
cards. The current participating level represents about 90 cars taken off the road.
If you are interested in joining the “Go Green, Get Green!” program, contact
Marc Weiner at mweiner@matherhospital.org.
A Message from the President:
Throughout history, great feats have
been accomplished through the focused
efforts of many people working toward a
common goal. Whether it was a massive
construction project such as the Panama
Canal or the Empire State Building, a
research effort such as finding a Polio
vaccine, or our nation’s drive to place a
man on the moon, these great successes
were made possible because of a clear
vision and well-defined goals. Everyone
involved in those great efforts, from chief
executives to frontline workers, had their
individual goals and knew how achieving
those goals contributed to the project’s
success.
The same is true at Mather. The
new Clinical Information System,
SAM (Sunrise At Mather) is the result
of a concerted effort by Information
Services and the members of a dozen
teams comprised of representatives
of practically every department and
specialty at Mather Hospital. These
individuals have helped to design,
customize and implement the electronic
patient record system and develop a
training schedule for everyone who will
be using the system. By working toward
their individual goals, the teams and our
IS staff are helping us to reach our goal of
ensuring that SAM goes live on January
14, 2012.
Similarly, our 2012 Organizational
Goals address key areas on which we
need to focus in the coming year.
To achieve these goals, we need to
ensure that every Mather employee has
a clear vision of his or her role and goals.
Your goals should be directly tied to
those of your department’s goals. In turn,
your department’s goals should support
achieving specific Organizational Goals
as identified by your Vice President. This
coordinated approach ensures that we
are working toward the same end: To
be the Best Community Hospital in New
York State.
We have already taken a number of
steps toward achieving these goals.
People
Denise Uettwiller-Geiger, PhD, DLM
(ASCP), Mather Hospital’s Director for
Clinical Laboratory Trials, received two
awards for her work in implementing new
protocols that resulted in the reduction
of Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI)
transmissions by 74 percent. Siemens
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Kenneth D. Roberts
President
Corp. recognized Dr. Geiger for her
research paper detailing the Laboratory’s
role in decreasing the incidence of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) through a rapid screening
process. Mather’s staff lowered the
MRSA infection rate from 0.9 per 1,000
patients in 2007 to 0.25 per 1,000
patients in 2010.
In addition, Dr. Geiger received the
2011 American Association of Clinical
Chemistry’s Management Sciences and
Patient Safety Division’s Patient Safety
Abstract Award for an abstract detailing
the laboratory’s critical role in detecting
another HAI, Clostridium difficile, or
C-Diff. Her efforts since implementing
a screening process in 2010 led to a 40
percent decrease of illnesses caused by
C-Diff.
Four individuals nominated by
Mather Hospital for their service to the
Hospital and the community were named
2011 Health Care Heroes by Long Island
Business News.
Congratulations to Daniel Baram,
MD, Physician Hero, for bringing
advanced diagnostic and therapeutic
methods of examining the lungs to
Mather; Congratulations to Theresa
Grimes, MN, RN, FNPC, CCRN, Nurse
Hero, for her longtime work with Mather’s
pain management programs; and
Congratulations to recreational therapist
Jill Snelders, Health Care Professional
Hero, who was the force behind the
creation of Mather’s rooftop garden for
psychiatric patients. Congratulations to
Michael Focazio, who has been our top
fundraiser for the annual Families Walk
for Hope to benefit the Fortunato Breast
Health Center, our Volunteer Hero.
Service
Centralized Scheduling has made it
more convenient for our patients to make
appointments for medical procedures and
tests. Centralized Scheduling is currently
in use in Imaging Services, allowing
patients to call one number to schedule
any imaging procedure. Patients can
also schedule their Pulmonary Function
Testing by calling the same number, and
can also coordinate that test with any
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JOHN T. MATHER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Kenneth A. Jacoppi, Esq
President
Kenneth D. Roberts
Vice Chairwoman
Betsy Noyes Britton
Vice Chairman
Konrad J. Kuhn
Vice Chairman
Harold Tranchon Jr.
Treasurer
John R. Sini
Secretary
Gene Gerrard
Chairwoman, Medical Board;
President, Medical Staff
Kara H.V. Kvilekval, MD
Vice Chairman, Medical Board;
Vice President, Medical Staff
Richard Savino, MD
Board Members
Alan D. Beck
Ahmad Bhatti, MD
James Danowski
M. Cecile Forte, Ph.D
Judith A. Fortunato
Kathryn B. Frey
Frederick C. Johs, Esq
Thomas Kohlmann
Richard Lusak
Wayne Rampone
Leo Sternlicht
Edward J. Weiss
Chairman,
Public Affairs Committee
Alan Beck
Vice President, Public Affairs
Nancy Uzo
Director, Public Relations
Stuart Vincent
Public Affairs Staff
Hannah Feldman
Nancy Fischetti
Julie Parenti
Published quarterly by the
Public Affairs Department
(631) 476-2723 or ext. 4291
or e-mail us at
publicaffairs@matherhospital.org
HEALTH Matters
Rooftop Garden Offers “Healing” Space for Psychiatric Patients
With the sun brightly shining on
its lovely plantings, Mather’s Rooftop
Garden was officially opened during
a ceremony that celebrated all those
responsible for the healing space,
particularly Jill Snelders, Assistant
Director of Recreation Therapy.
“More than any other population,
adolescents need space, fresh air
and sunshine as part of their overall
wellness,” said Snelders. The “healing
garden” allows patients to work with
plants and participate in supervised
recreational activities.
“When you look out at our beautiful
garden you see the thriving foliage and
many areas for patient activities,” said
donations, including a $50,000 grant
Mather President Kenneth Roberts.
from New York Community Bank.
“It represents the
vision, persistence
and extraordinary
dedication to our
patients by our
Behavioral Health
staff. “
The Rooftop
Garden was 15
years in the making.
Funds were raised
through Mather
The Rooftop Garden gives adolescent patients an outdoor
Hospital’s annual
Comedy Show and space for supervised activities.
New Advanced 320-Slice CT Scanner is
Faster and Safer for Patients
Mather Hospital’s state-of-the-art Toshiba Aquilion ONE 320-Slice CT Scanner
is the most advanced CT scanner available on Long island and the only one
located at a community hospital.
The Aquilion ONE can produce detailed three-dimensional images of the heart,
brain and other internal organs with a single rotation of the x-ray tube, reducing
radiation dosage, the amount of contrast (dyes) needed and the time patients
spend on the table. Other scanners need to take multiple images that are then
“stitched” together, which in some cases expose patients to more x-ray radiation
and require more contrast.
“This scanner offers patients and physicians comprehensive diagnostic tests
unavailable elsewhere,” said Michael Burghardt, administrative director of imaging
services.
Speed and image clarity are critical, particularly with patients suspected of
having a stroke. This CT scanner allows radiologists to analyze the flow of blood
through vessels in the brain in real time and determine whether there is blockage
and neurologists and emergency physicians to quickly administer lifesaving
treatment.
The $1.8 million system was purchased in part with a $445,000 federal
legislative appropriations
grant that U. S. Rep.
Timothy Bishop helped
secure, which represents
more than 24 percent of
the cost of the system.
Mather also received
$260,000 toward the
scanner purchase from
the principle component
of the John T. Mather
Memorial Hospital
Perpetual Trust, and
a $231,000 donation
from Mather’s Auxiliary
This 320-slice CT scanner positions Mather Hospital at the
representing the
forefront of imaging technology on Long Island and ofproceeds of its various
fers patients exceptional scans in less time and with less
fundraising activities.
radiation than any other scanner in the area.
Blood Drawing
Center Opens in
Stony Brook
Patients needing blood work
and laboratory testing can now use
Mather Hospital’s Patient Service
Center (PSC) at 2500 Nesconset
Highway, Suite 78, located off Rte
347 in the Stony Brook Medical
Park.
Mather’s Patient Service Center
is a full service phlebotomy center
offering blood drawing services.
No appointment is needed. The
PSC is open Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m.
until 5 p.m., Tuesday from 7 a.m.
until 8 p.m., and Saturday from
8 a.m. until noon. To reach the PSC,
call 631-675-2870.
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HOSPITAL Matters
Sunrise Clinical Manager Top 10 Staff Benefits
Go Live
Jan. 14
8 p.m.
10. Computerized Provider
Order Entry (CPOE)
Speed, Safety
Computer Provider Order Entry (CPOE) improve the safety
and efficiency of carrying out a physician order — no more
handwriting to decipher, orders go directly to the staff who must
carry the order out (no more scanning to pharmacy hoping the
scanner isn’t broken!)
9. Chart Accessibility
Speed, Convenience
Multiple staff will have access to the patient chart at the same
time. Use of various types of equipment and Sunrise’s ability
to display the updated electronic chart from any approved
computerized device will save time.
8. Medication Error Reduction
Safety
Standardized order sets and documentation reduces the
possibility of unapproved abbreviations or unintended duplicate
orders! If a duplicate order entry is attempted, the system will
notify the provider.
7. Eliminate the need to read
Provider handwriting
Safety, Convenience
Easily accessible and readable orders within the electronic chart
allow the caregiver to see all pertinent orders sorted by discipline
6. Ability to easily access
historical information
Convenience
Historical information is retained in the system allowing the
caregiver to easily review information from previous visits. In
addition, information such as past medical history can be pulled
forward into the current visit saving documentation time.
5. Demographic and DNR
information in patient
header
Convenience, Safety
SAM will provide a singular application to view all patient
demographic information including emergency contacts. The
patient header is an easy-to-read snapshot of the patient
including code status, allergies, and height and weight.
4. Ability of system to compile
data from various sources
into summaries
Convenience, Safety,
Speed
A real-time and up-to-the-minute Clinical Summary will
automatically update important patient information such
medications, allergies, patient orders, treatments and the like.
3. Current patient location
available
Convenience
SAM will provide easy access to patients’ historical and current
locations and visit status.
2. Drug information readily
available
Knowledge base
enhancement
Drug information is available at your fingertips and can be
viewed from multiple locations within the system.
1. Medication Reconciliation
improved
Safety, Productivity
Automated medication reconciliation will be completed by
the provider during the Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
processes. Access to current home medications is easily entered
and viewable from a singular function.
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HOSPITAL Matters
Service Excellence Awards
January 2011
February 2011
March 2011
Frances Abbott
Joan Adams
Laura Adcock
Theresa Aiello
Patricia Alban
Christine Albinski
Brian Alfredsen
Usman Ali
Linda Altenburger
Deborah Amato
Lisa Ambrose
Nicole Amendola
Kendra Anderson
Donna Apinis
Kathie Appel
Sandra Aragana
Penny Arpen
Marilyn Arthur
Deborah Aureliano
Rose Aurigue
Anne Babcock
John Baitz
Hatty Baldwin
Daphne Baldwin Kornrich
Mary Ballato
Melissa Baranowski
Virginia Barrington
Maureen Bastias
Radmila Batinovic
John Becherer
Vickie Bendjy
James Berger
Cheryl Bishop
Vanessa Bishop
Donna Blaskopf
Laura Block
Loriann Bloomfield
Deidre Boehme
Deborah Bordonaro
Ramona Born
Carol Borsman
Samantha Bowen
Christine Brady
Kimberly Brady
Anna Marie Braslow
Catherine Breitenbach
Debra Brennan
Lori Brooks
Sharon Buda
Debbie Buganza-Estepa
Donald Bulin
Kimberly Buncke
Maureen Buonaguro
Carrie Burcham
Deborah Burke
Carolines Burns
Ginamarie Butera
Gabriela Calderon
Jennifer Callahan
Trisha Calvarese
Sheila Campbell
Dana Cardiello
Janet Carlantone
Catherine Carlson
Dr. Joseph Carrucciu
Theresa Carter
Irene Cassata
Anthony Catania
Sandra Cayemitte
Linda Cazaurang
Diane Cesario
Youseline Champagne
Dr. Bo Chao
Everette Charles
Dr. Tommy Chau
Laura Chesnowitz
Diane Chiodo
Diane Chiodo
Ketlie Chrispin
Jennifer Christofor
Christina Cirolli
Danielle Clark
Denise Clark
Timothy Clark
Frank Clarke
Joanna Clasen
Stefani Cleary
Nicole Colantonio
Dayna Colao
Kelly Coleman
Donna Collins
Michelle Collins
Cassidy Conley
Elizabeth Conneally
Maureen Connor
Kelli Contri
Sequana Cooke Harris
Eileen Corcoran
Tracey Corcoran
Sheyla Cordero
Heather Cordle
Kathleen Cote
Susan Couch
Stephanie Crispino
Joanne Cuervo
Maria Antonia
Cuison
Alethea Cunningham
Michael Daley
Kelli Daly
Dawn Marie
D’Amico
Niquette Daniel
Erin Daniels
Christina DaVanzo
Marianna David
Karen De Angelis
Teresa Degonzague
Carol Degregorio
Shannon DeLuca
Coleen Delvalle
John DiBella
Deborah
DiCostanzo
Jomar Dimanlig
Laureen Diot
Joan Dipiazza
Marlene
Dmytryshyn
Patricia Dodd
Lillian Donnelly
Barbara Dugan
Cynthia Dunn
Joy DuPlessis
Ellen Dwyer
Barbara Eagen
Lisa Eggers
Katelin Elenteri
Helen Eloriaga
Noel Eloriaga
Lori Ann Emmel
Jean Englezos
Maria Enriquez
Daniel Epstein
Ed Estrada
Jackie Faetz
Joan Fahey
Judee Falcone
Kiersten Falcone
Holly Feldman
Joseph Feola
Patricia Fernandez
Aimee Ferrantino
Christine Figueroa
Diane Filetto
Donna Finn
Denise Fiorito
Shannon Firrello
Lorraine Fitzgerald
Jennifer Flanagan
Jane Foley
Linda Folken
Florence Fox
Sean Fredrickson
Shelly Frieda
Larissa Friedmann
Dr. Paul Fritz
Karen Fritzson
Janet Fulton
Joseph Gaeta
Gail Garcia
Kristen Garcia
April 2011
May 2011
June 2011
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HOSPITAL Matters
Service Excellence Awards
Dr. Mildred Garcia
Nicole Genovese
Mark Gentile
Steven Georgakis
Carolyn Germaine
Eileen Giambrone
Jennine Giordano
Kimberly Giordano
Michelle Giuffrida
Debra Giulietti
Dina Giulietti
Floyd Glubiak
Joan Godbold
Maureen Godfrey
Mary Ann Goodman
Dennis Gordon
Margaret Gordon
Peta-Gaye Gordon
Brianna Grande
Michel Graziano
Mary Greco
Ciara Grennen
Dr. Lindsey Grober
Maureen Gross
Laura Grosse
Janice Grover
Catherine Gullo
Diane Gully
Melissa Hafner
Jenna Hall
Carmen Halladay
Holly Halpin
Lori Hamilton
Lindsay Handy
Kimberlee Hanson
Jessica Harris
Dr. Keith Harris
Laura Hart
Stacey Hartcorn
Marie Hassard
Margaret Hassett
Christine Haubold
Patsy Hayward
Amy Healy
Anita Heege
Edward Hickey
Megan Hickey
Rosemary Hickey
Dr. Kenneth Hirsch
Jaclyn Hoehn
Caryn Holly-Valencia
Lyla Hongthong
Kevin Hood
Kelly Hrostowski
Joann Hughes
Janice Iannacone
Barrie Jacobsen
Sarah Jacobsen
Sadaf Jalili
Chandra Jeffries
Jo-Ann Jelley
Carolyn Jimenez
Katherine Johnson
Stacey Jolley
Dwayne Joseph
Daniel Jusza
Drew Kaelin
Eileen Keary
Bethanne Kelly
Caitlin Kennedy
Lorraine Kennedy
Michele Kerremans
Colleen Kiernan
Marianne Kiernan
Andrea Knapp
Danielle Knapp
Christine Koester
Nancy Kollmeier
Valerie Konon
Kristen Krawczyk
Audrey Krutys
Kathleen Krygier-Rate
July 2011
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Melanie Kuffner
Donna Kull
Joan Landers
Debra Lang
Karen LaRossa
Emilio Lastella
Christina Lauria
Dr. William Lemaster
Debra Lembo
Dawn Leone
Gina Marie Libretti
Mary Lindner
Dr. Anthony Llorens
Chanel Loganzo
Kathleen Long
Lillian Lopez
Merritt Love
Janetta Lowry
Phyllis Macchio
Christine MacEntee
Luisa Machado
Meghan Mack
Tracey Magro
Susan Mallardi
Timothy Malone
Karen Maloney
Kandace Maniaci
Frank Mannino
Despina Manolakis
Thomas Manzi
Josette Marchese
Katie Mardosa
Marlene Mari
Heather Marletti
Karen Marshall
Joshua Martino
Rosemary Mason
Danielle Maurino
Juliane Mauro
Christopher McCarron
Mary McIntosh
Shirlee McKenna
Elizabeth McLary
Janet McMillan
Charles Mellor
Jodi Merlino
Margaret Micelli
Sarah Miller
Wayne Miller
Pat Mirabella
Jessica Mojica
Patricia Monroe
Katherine Montefusco
Catherine Mooney
Breanna Moore
Marissa Morgan
Dr. Maxine Morgan
Kurt Muller
Robert Mulligan
Felicia Murphy
Rosa Nania
Joanne Navas
Shala Naz
Filomena Neves
Dr. Juliet Nichols
Laura Nicolosi
Patricia Nugent
Marguerite O’Dwyer
Lisa O’Hara
Joseph Ohm
Mary O’Leary
Patricia Olsen
Maggie O’Malley
Toluwalope Omolayo
Kara O’Neil
Linda O’Riordan
Olabisi Oshikanlu
Kerry O’Sullivan
Patricia O’Sullivan
Dr. Peter Ottavio
Karen Pagano
Victoria Palmiotto
Susan Paternoster
Nina Pellegrino
Ann Marie Penney
Alexandra Perrone
Laronda Peters
Jean Marie Peterson
Karen Petrosino
Christine Piazza
Emily Picton
Cody Piggott
Christy Poli
Loraine Pomarejos
Sherwin Pomarejos
Edward Pometti
Lorraine Pope
Mary Pope
Richard Poveromo
Theresa Powell
Jessica Pozzolano
Willie Mae Presswood
Dr. Michelle Price
Dena Promutico
Rohya Qaderi
Dr. Joseph Quercia
Geri Quinn
Kara Ragone
Robin Rahn
Dr. Stephen Ralph
Donna Randone
Peter Raszka
Louise Reichel
Dr. Usha Rengarajan
Stella Repko
Debbie Reuter
Tammy Reynolds
Mirna Richard
Mary Pat Rivers
Dawn Marie Robson
Nancy Rochler
Donny Rodriguez
Michele Rodriguez
Barbara Romeo
Tracey Royer
Dawn Russ
Pauline Ryan
Ann-Marie Sainsbury
Patricia Santoro
Therese Sargent
Teresa Scalzo
Melanie Scattone
Justine Schleiffelder
Samantha Schmidt
Charles Schneider
Suzanne Schwamb
Denise Sears
Daniel Seigh
Angela Shapiro
Stephanie Shapiro
Ryan Sipala
Patricia Slokovitz
Donna Smith
Patricia Smith
Dr. Jacob Sokol
Dr. Mario Solomita
Dr. Bradley Spangher
Darlene Specht
Richard Squillace
Jerry Stallone
Veronica Stallone
Karen Starin
Darlene Steigman
Luann Stewart
Patricia Stillwagon
Darlene Sutherland
Jason Swartz
Amanda Swenning
Michelle Swensen
Eileen Swieczkowski
Najmin Tanwir
Paul Theiss, Sr.
Jennifer Thompson
Leanne Tobin
Michelle Tomasetti
Diane Trube
Susan Ulrich
Jill Veglia
Cheryl Viggers
Lee Viggiano
Cindy Waage
Susan Wade
Carol Walsh
Marisa Wescott
Woody White, Jr.
Jennifer Whitfield
Maryanne Wisniewski
Andrea Wohlenberg
Denise Wolmart
Joanne Worrell
Dr. Adam Wos
Renee Xikis
Patricia Zarb
Sara Zaret
Nancy Zavesky
Jennifer Zeman
August 2011
MEDICAL STAFF Matters
Welcome New Doctors
Javier Andrade, MD
Specialty: General Surgery
Medical Degree: Universidad
Central de Venezuela, Luis Razetti
School of Medicine, Caracas,
Venezuela
Residency: General Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical
Center, Miami Beach, FL; General Surgery,
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Fellowship: Laparoendoscopic and Bariatric
Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial
Hospital, Miami, FL
Practice: 3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 307,
New Hyde Park (516-616-5500)
John D. Angstadt, MD
Specialty: Surgery
Medical Degree: Jefferson
Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: General Surgery,
Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship: Transplantation Surgery, Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Practice: 3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 307,
New Hyde Park (516-616-5500)
Saeed I. Bajwa, MD
Specialty: Palliative Care
Medical Degree: Nishtar Medical
College, University of Punjab,
Pakistan
Residencies: Internal Medicine,
New York Medical College, Our
Lady Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, NY; Internal
Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, City
University of New York, North General Hospital,
New York, NY
Practice: 15 Park Avenue, Bay Shore (631-9684200)
Mohammed Fazlul Bari, MD
Specialty: Hospitalist
Medical Degree: Bangladesh
Medical College, Draka University,
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center,
Jamaica, NY
Practice: Mather Hospital Hospitalist Program
James P. Cavanagh, MD
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Degree: Albany Medical
College, Albany, NY
Residency: Pediatrics, Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Practice: 200 Belle Terre Road, Port Jefferson
(631-474-6205)
Shu-Ho S. Chang, MD
Specialty: Radiology
Medical Degree: Albert Einstein
College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology,
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship: Interventional Radiology, Beth Israel
Medical Center, New York, NY
Practice: 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip
(631-376-4027)
Joseph A. Crapotta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Medical Degree: New York
Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency: Ophthalmology,
Catholic Medical Center, Jamaica,
NY
Fellowship: Vitreoretinal Surgery,
University of California, School of Medicine, San
Diego, CA
Practice: 82-12 151 Avenue, Howard Beach, NY
(718-845-4400).
Vlada Frankenberger, DO
Specialty: Hospitalist
Medical Degree: New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Old Westbury, NY
Residency: Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation, Stony Brook
University Medical Center
Fellowship: Interventional Pain Management,
Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Practice: Mather Hospital Hospitalist Program
Shawn M. Garber, MD
Specialty: Surgery
Medical Degree: New York
Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Residency: General Surgery,
from Long Island Jewish Medical
Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive
Surgery, George Washington University Medical
Center, Washington Institute of Surgical
Endoscopy, Washington, DC
Practice: 3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 307,
New Hyde Park (516-616-5500)
Amy Goldberg, MD
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Degree: Ross School
of Medicine, Commonwealth of
Dominica, West Indies
Residency: Pediatrics, Upstate
Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, NY
Practice: 2233 Nesconset Highway, Suite 106,
Lake Grove (631-585-4440)
Yuval Hiltzik, DO
Specialty: Critical Care,
Pulmonary Medicine
Medical Degree: New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Old Westbury, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine, North Shore
University Hospital, NYU School of Medicine,
Manhasset, NY
Fellowship: Pulmonary Critical Care, North Shore
University Hospital, NYU School of Medicine,
Manhasset, NY
Practice: 70 North Country Road, Suite 101, Port
Jefferson (631-473-0037)
Spencer A. Holover, MD
Specialty: Surgery
Medical Degree: St. George
University School of Medicine,
Grenada, West Indies
Residency: St. Barnabos Medical
Center, Livingston, NJ
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive
Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Pittsburgh, PA.
Practice: 3003 New Hyde Park Road, Suite 307,
New Hyde Park (516-616-5500)
Sei Iwai, MD
Specialty: Cardiology
Medical Degree: Columbia
College of Physicians and
Surgeons, New York, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York,
NY
Fellowships: Cardiology, Cardiac
Electrophysiology, New York Hospital-Cornell,
New York, NY
Practice: EP Lab, Stony Brook (631-444-3575)
Erika Lorig-Wolf, DO
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Degree: New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Old Westbury, NY
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MEDICAL STAFF Matters
Welcome New Doctors
Residency: Pediatrics, Winthrop Hospital,
Mineola, NY, and Good Samaritan Hospital, West
Islip, NY
Practice: 701 Route 25A, Suite B3, Mount Sinai
(631-476-7676)
Patrick G. Lynch, MD
Specialty: Nephrology
Medical Degree: Albert Einstein
College of Medicine, Yeshiva
University, Bronx, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Fellowship: Nephrology and Hypertension, Stony
Brook University Medical Center
Practice: 701 Route 25A, Suite B1, Mount Sinai
(631-331-4403)
Donald S. Krieff, DO
Specialty: Surgery
Medical Degree: NOVA
Southeastern University of the
Health Sciences, Fort LauderdaleDavie, FL
Residencies: Neurological Surgery, Long Island
Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY;
Neurological Surgery, North Shore University
Hospital, Manhasset, NY
Practice: 500 Montauk Highway, Suite K, West
Islip (631-983-8400).
Tara A. McConnon, DO
Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Medical Degree: New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
Residency: Rehabilitation Medicine, JFKJohnson Rehabilitation Institute, Edison, NJ
Practice: 200 Belle Terre Road, Suite E140, Port
Jefferson (631-474-6011)
Nardeen Mickail, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Medical Degree: University of Alexandria, Egypt
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Winthrop-University Hospital,
Mineola, NY
Fellowship: Infectious Disease,
Winthrop-University Hospital,
Mineola, NY
Practice: 14 Technology Drive, Suite 10, East
Setauket (631-689-5400)
Javeria Nasim, MD
Specialty: Hospitalist
Medical Degree: Ross School of Medicine,
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Commonwealth of Dominica,
West Indies. Residency: Family
Medicine, Stony Brook University
Medical Center.
Practice: Mather Hospital
Hospitalist Program
Nick N. Patel, DO
Specialty: Critical Care, Pulmonary Medicine,
Sleep Medicine
Medical Degree: New York College of
Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine, North Shore
University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
Fellowships: Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicine, North
Shore University Hospital,
Manhasset, NY; Sleep Medicine,
University of Cincinnati Medical
Center/Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital Medical Center,
Cincinnati, OH
Practice: 70 North Country Road, Suite 101, Port
Jefferson (631-473-0037)
Eric J. Rashba, MD
Specialty: Cardiology
Medical Degree: Yale University,
New Haven, CT
Residency: Strong Memorial
Hospital, Rochester, NY
Fellowships: Cardiology
Research, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester,
NY; Cardiology and Electrophysiology, New
England Medical Center. Boston, MA
Practice: Division of Cardiology, T16-080, Stony
Brook (631-444-1062).
Sharlaina C. Sircar, MD
Specialty: Hospitalist
Medical Degree: Ross School
of Medicine, Commonwealth of
Dominica, West Indies
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
Practice: Mather Hospital
Hospitalist Program
Sathish J. Subbaiah, MD
Specialty: Neurological Surgery
Medical Degree: Harvard
Medical School, Boston, MA
Residency: Neurosurgery,
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
and Children’s Hospital, Boston,
MA
Fellowship: Minimally Invasive
Spine Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital,
Chicago, IL
Practice: 6 Technology Drive, Suite 100, East
Setauket (631-689-6698)
Anthony Ming Szema, MD
Specialty: Allergy/Immunology
Medical Degree: Albany Medical
College, Albany, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Hahnemann University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA.
Fellowships: Pulmonary Disease,
Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Adult and Pediatric
Allergy and Immunology, Columbia-Presbyterian
Medical Center, New York, NY
Practice: 2500 Nesconset Highway, Building 17A,
Stony Brook, NY (631-751-6262).
Michael R. Weber, MD
Specialty: Cardiology
Medical Degree: SUNY at Stony
Brook
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Georgetown University Hospital
Fellowships: General Cardiology
and Electrophysiology, Montefiore Medical Center,
Bronx, NY
Practice: 48 Route 25A, Suite 103, Smithtown
(631-862-3737)
Adam Wurstle, MD
Speciatly: Emergency Medicine
Medical Degree: Loma Linda
University School of Medicine,
Loma Linda, CA
Residency: Emergency Medicine,
Stony Brook University Medical Center
Practice: Mather Hospital Emergency Department
Qing Jane Zhang, DO
Specialty: Hospitalist
Medical Degree: New York
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Old Westbury, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine,
Jacobbi Medical Center, New
York, NY
Fellowship: Rheumatology, Stony Brook
University Medical Center
Practice: Mather Hospital Hospitalist Program
You can now provide updates
to your Physician Referral
listing electronically by visiting
matherdoc.org
NURSING Matters
Saluting Nurses for Outstanding Contributions
Each year, Mather Hospital
recognizes nurses who have
demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to their patients, their
coworkers and their profession. Here
are the nurses who were cited for
exemplary performance this year:
2011 Rookie of the Year RN:
Donna Hardwicke, RN
Donna Hardwicke, RN has worked
on 2 South for many years as an
LPN, and recently received her RN
degree. She is known for delivering
compassionate care to her patients;
orienting new nurses to the unit and
“...shows maturity not usually found in
‘new’ RNs.”
2011 Nurse Leader of the Year:
Suzanne Bittner, RN
As an integral member of the
Mather community for 48 years,
Suzanne Bittner, RN is dedicated to
patients, their families and fellow staff
on 2 South. Her warm and positive
attitude, encouragement for staff
education and ‘leading by example’
approach makes her a role model for
those who know her.
Enjoying the celebration of Mather’s outstanding nurses are (right to left, standing)
Mather President Kenneth Roberts, Board Member Betsy Britton, Vice President
Nursing Marie Mulligan, JeanetteVoelger, Mary Ellen Glennon, Maureen Hervan, Eugenia Ercole-Fricke, Terry Murphy, (seated) Tina Stoebe, Anita Meyer, Lillian Donnelly,
Donna Hardwicke and Margaret Massaro.
2011 Nurse Assistant of the Year:
Margaret Massero, NA
Orvilla Shore, NA
With her compassionate bedside
care, Orvilla Shore, NA of 3 South
has shown a dedication to exceed
expectations that sets her apart. She
is always willing to help nurses, fellow
nurses’ assistants and patients, no
matter what the task is.
2011 Nurse Assistant of the Year:
In the busy Ambulatory Surgery
Unit, Margaret Massero’s strong
work ethic is greatly appreciated. Her
pleasant, warm and caring personality
creates a comforting environment for
patients prior to surgery. Her willingness
Surgical Staff Specially Trained
for da Vinci System
The success of the da Vinci
robotically assisted surgical system at Mather relies
on the surgical team whose
members have taken part in
extensive training. Making
up that team are (from left to
right) Kenny Nissen, RN BSN;
Gerrie Murillo,LPN; Angela
Shapiro, RN; Kelly Coleman, RN; David Kochnower,
Surgical Technician; Stelanie
Poalillo, RN; Barbara Sloma
PA.
to help patients and nurses makes her a
great asset to the unit.
2011 Unit Secretary of the Year:
Anita Mayer
Compassionate, kind and
empathetic, Anita Mayer of Behavioral
Health PHP helps create a positive
atmosphere. Her coworkers say
she “...handles the population with
professionalism, respect and ensures
dignity... as she embodies the Mather
mission with every encounter.”
2011 Precepter of the Year:
Jeannette Voelger, CAN
Behind every new nurse, there is
a great nurse precepter; and for many
new nurses in the Intensive Care Unit,
that precepter is Jeannette Voelger,
CAN. Having recently received her
CCRN certification, Voelger is an
advocate for learning and challenges
new nurses to think critically, ask
questions and understand techniques
for proper patient care. Her intelligence
and warm personality make her a role
model for all nurses.
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VOYAGE Matters
Employees Enjoy Party Under the Big Top
To show appreciation to the Mather Hospital staff, the Voyage teams got
together to host a party under “the big top.” The carnival crew served up a
delicious lunch and employees tried their hands at old-fashioned games.
Vassallo Named Top
of the Wave Winner
The WAVE Program recognizes
and rewards employees, volunteers
and leaders for superior service that
supports the Mather Hospital pillars
of excellence. Employees, volunteers
and leaders may earn a WAVE
certificate by exceeding their scope
of service in one or more of the four
pillars (People, Service, Quality &
Safety and Innovation & Growth).
Steven Vassallo, Assistant
Laboratory Supervisor, was honored
as the Top of the Wave Grand Prize
Winner. He earned the honored
because he came to the aid of a
mentally challenged patient and was
awarded a Nextbook Next3 Tablet.
Top of the Wave runners-up were:
• Patricia Stillwaggon, assistant
nurse manager in the ICU, for
arranging for a CCU patient and
his wife of 63 years, who was
on 3 South, to spend some time
together at his bedside;
• Cathy Hammer of Professional
& Regulatory Services for
volunteering to drive to Mather
an intern who had been walking a
long distance in cold weather to
catch a bus to the hospital. She
also helped make the intern feel
welcome at Mather;
• Peter Bambola, Executive Chef,
for coming to work in a snowstorm
even though he had to walk;
• and, Dr. Joseph Carrucciu, CoDirector Fortunato Breast Health
Center, for shoveling snow in the
front of the center so that patients
and staff could be safe.
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Fall 2011 Q&A
Will Sunrise Clinical Manager
be integrated into the
Emergency Department?
The current plan is to continue to
use MEDHOST in the Emergency
Department. Sunrise Clinical
Manager (SAM) is specifically an
Inpatient clinical information system.
There are technical challenges with
getting MEDHOST and SAM to work
together. We are hoping to have those
systems integrated with one another
in the future.
Why not save money on
advertising and open a
Facebook page?
Social media will not take the place of
conventional advertising or marketing,
but rather will supplement our efforts
there. Mather is moving to embrace
various social media platforms as
a way of keeping in touch with our
community, employees, physicians
and supporters. We have launched
a Facebook page at www.facebook.
com/matherhospital and encourage
everyone to “Like” the page. In doing
so, you will learn about hospital news,
events and program developments.
We are also looking at how other
forms of social media may enhance
our communication efforts.
What is the projected solar
grant savings in dollars?
The 50 KW photovoltaic groundmounted solar panel system we built
next to the upper parking lot is one
in a series of green initiatives we
undertook with the help of $735,000
in federal stimulus funds awarded to
the Hospital by the New York State
Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA). The total
annual energy savings from all these
initiatives is expected to reduce
our carbon footprint by 829,921
pounds annually, or the equivalent of
not driving 814,204 miles. In dollars
this equates to $180,000 a year. The
solar project’s contribution to the total
is about $12,500 a year.
The other projects include
improvements to the central chiller
plant, replacing exterior lighting
with high efficiency lighting fixtures
and LED technology, and upgrading
interior lighting using high efficiency
lamps and ballasts, for which we
received an $8,400 LIPA rebate.
In addition to these projects, more
than 130 Mather employee have
signed on for a new alternative
commuting program called Go Green,
Get Green!, funded through a grant
from the New York State Department
of Transportation (DOT). That equates
to more than 87 cars taken off the
road. You can still sign up for the Get
Green! Go Green! program at Mather
which runs through June 2012. To do
so, contact mweiner@matherhospital.
org or call 476-2723.
Will central scheduling be
used in Pre-Surgical Testing?
Central Scheduling is currently in use
in Imaging Services, replacing the
many telephone numbers that were
used to schedule individual tests with
a single number.
Patients can also schedule their
Pulmonary Function testing by calling
the same number and can also
coordinate that test with any imaging
tests. The software is also being
evaluated by the Fortunato Breast
Health Center and the Sleep Center
staff. Moving ahead, the system will be
considered for other areas of the
hospital.
Mather Earns
Cancer
Accreditation with
Commendation
The cancer program at Mather
Hospital has received a three-year
accreditation with commendation from
the Commission on Cancer of the
American College of Surgeons.
The accreditation followed a
voluntary onsite evaluation of Mather
Hospital’s compliance with one or more
standards that represent the full scope
of the hospital’s cancer program. By
undertaking this evaluation, the hospital
demonstrated its commitment to quality
care, ongoing improvement and public
accountability for the care and services
it provides.
“I congratulate everyone associated
with Mather Hospital’s cancer program,”
said Mather President Kenneth Roberts.
“The accreditation is further proof of
our commitment to providing the best
cancer diagnosis and treatment in
an atmosphere of understanding and
compassion.”
Mather’s cancer program diagnoses,
treats and/or provides supportive care to
more than 1,000 cancer patients in our
community each year.
Social Work
Collection Drives
Help Community
Each year, the Social Work
Department coordinates collections
within Mather Hospital that benefit the
community and local organizations.
This year, the department’s effort were
among its most successful, including:
The Annual Food Drive, which
saw 385 items donated to the local
food pantry.
The Wine & Dine Raffle, raising
$1,300 for the Indigent Fund, which
allows the Social Work Department to
lend a helping hand to those in dire
circumstances. More than $300 was
raised this year than last.
The Eyeglass Drive, the
department’s newest effort, collected
74 pairs of used eyeglasses which were
donated to OneSight, an organization
sponsored by Lens Crafters that
provides eyeglasses to people in need
around the world.
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COMMUNITY Matters
One Enchanted Evening is a Swash-Buckling Success
Pirates and doubloons
were the order of the evening
on Friday, October 14 at the
46th Annual One Enchanted
Evening gala to benefit the
Kevin Murray, Senior
Fortunato Breast Health Center. Vice President,
The evening of dinner
celebrates the
pirate theme of One
and dancing, which this year
had a pirate theme “Save the Enchanted Evening.
Treasured Chests,” took place
at The Inn at East Wind in Wading River. At the
event, guests celebrated Mather Hospital’s
Community Honoree TRITEC Real Estate and
its Theodore Roosevelt Award winners John
Chumas, MD; Maria Arlinda Dias, PhD; and
Richard S. Litman, MD.
Mather Board Chairman Kenneth
Jacoppi (left) joins Mather
Board Member and Benefactor
Judith Fortunato (third from
left) in congratulating (from left)
Community Honoree TRITEC
co-founder and co-principal Bob
Coughlan and Theodore Roosevelt
Award winners Dr. Maria Arlinda
Dias, Dr. John Chumas and
Dr. Richard S. Litman.
Breast Cancer Victory Day Celebrates Survival and Hope
Mather’s Breast Cancer Victory
Day, which celebrates breast cancer
survivors and their families and
provides encouragement to those
battling the disease, drew hundreds
of participants from as far as New
York City to the Mather Hospital
Campus on Saturday, September 24.
Featured speaker Pat Battle,
WNBC-TV anchor, shared the story of
her own diagnosis and how she drew
strength from other women facing the
same challenges. Singer/songwriter
Kate Corrigan performed her original
anthem of survival entitled, “We
Believe.” Another highlight of the
day was the signing of the “Believe”
banner, upon which participants
wrote notes of encouragement and
survival.
Above: Taking part in Victory Day
were (from left) Dr. Michelle Price
of the Fortunato Breast Health
Center, Mather President Kenneth
Roberts, Mather Board Member
and Benefactor Judith Fortunato,
Dr. Joseph Carrucciu of the
Fortunato Breast Health Center,
representatives from Astoria Federal
Savings Melissa Bronsveld and
Ysabelle Florian, WNBC-TV Anchor
Pat Battle, Mather Board Chairman
Kenneth Jacoppi and Board Member
Cecile Forte.
Left: One of the many messages
inscribed on the “Believe” banner.
Above: Pat Battle, WNBC-TV anchor, holds the
“Believe” banner with other survivors and supporters
at Victory Day.
Help the Fortunato Breast Health Center
with Just a Click!
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This year we had the special opportunity to create a video of the event that
will generate further support for the Fortunato Breast Health Center. Thanks to The
Richard and Mary Morrison Foundation every time our 2011 Victory Day video is
viewed, a donation will be made to our Breast Center.
Please view the video at youtube.com/matherhospital and click on the main
video and view it all the way through to the end. Please link it to your Facebook
page and encourage your family and friends to do the same. By doing so you will
help to continue the good works of the Fortunato Breast Health Center and our
fight against breast cancer.
President’s Message (continued from page 2)
needed imaging tests. The software is
also being evaluated by the Fortunato
Breast Health Center and the Sleep
Center staff. Moving ahead, the system
will be considered for other areas of the
hospital.
This summer, a project 15 years
in the making was realized with the
dedication of our Rooftop Garden
for psychiatric patients. This outdoor
space will serve as a “healing garden”
for patients where they can work with
plants as well as engage in supervised
recreational activities.
Our Rooftop Garden represents more
than a natural environment for healing.
It represents the vision, persistence
and extraordinary dedication to our
patients by our Behavioral Health staff,
and in particular recreational therapist
Jill Snelders, whose persistence and
dedication to the project and our patients
helped this dream become a reality.
Thanks again Jill.
A new Mather satellite lab located in
Stony Brook Medical Park makes it more
convenient for our patients in our western
service areas to get their blood work and
other lab tests.
Quality & Safety
Mather Hospital was one of only
eight hospitals in New York State – and
one of only 405 nationwide – to be cited
by The Joint Commission as a “Top
Performer” for sustained excellence in
key quality measures.
The Joint Commission’s Top
Performers on Key Quality Measures
program is based on data reported by
hospitals about evidence-based clinical
processes for certain conditions. The
four core measures for which Mather
achieved an accountability rate of 95
percent or above are heart attack, heart
failure, pneumonia and surgical care. As
a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
for 2010, Mather Hospital was among
the top 14 percent of Joint Commission
accredited hospitals of those that report
core measure performance data.
A new Talyst machine in the
Pharmacy can sort 250 different types of
bulk medications into individual packets.
The machine has the ability to barcode
all medications in preparation for our
new computerized Knowledge Based
Medication Administration (KBMA)
system that is part of SAM, our clinical
information system to be implemented in
2012. We can further ensure that the right
patient is getting the right medication at
the right dose and right time through the
right method of administration (by mouth,
injection, etc.).
In addition, changes to our
medication delivery system coupled
with nursing medication administration
will promote patient safety. Our existing
automated Pyxis medication system has
been upgraded to Pyxis Profile and now
authorizes the nurse to access a patient’s
medication only after the pharmacist has
reviewed the order and entered it into the
computer. This improvement is important
to further maximize patient medication
safety and to meet Joint Commission
standards. This, along with our 24-hour
expanded Pharmacy service, represents
major advances in ongoing medication
safety.
for interior and exterior lighting. In
addition, our Go Green, Get Green!
employee program provides incentives
for those who car pool or get to work via
bicycle, walking or public transportation.
That program is funded through a grant
from the New York State Department of
Transportation (DOT).
As a result of these initiatives, Mather
Hospital is expected to reduce its carbon
footprint by 829,921 pounds annually,
or the equivalent of not driving 814,204
miles. In dollars this equates to about
$180,000 a year.
Training continues for all those who
will be using SAM, Sunrise At Mather,
which is scheduled to “go live” on
January 14, 2012. Achieving “Meaningful
Use” with the electronic patient record
system will be a top priority in the coming
year.
As each of us aligns our department
and personal goals with the larger goals
of the hospital, we should be aware
once again that we are all on this voyage
together. Or in the words of Fitzhugh
Dodson, Clinical Psychologist, “Without
goals, and plans to reach them, you
are like a ship that has set sail with no
destination.”
Innovation & Growth
Our latest change in the Imaging
Services department is the addition of
the Stony Brook Community Medical,
PC as our new radiology group. These
physicians provide a wide range of subspecialty imaging services. This change
compliments our recent acquisition of
the 320-slice CT scanner that improves
patient safety through lower radiation
doses.
We now have use of our
new da Vinci Surgical Robotic
System. This advanced
technology provides more
Goal I: Increase Employee Satisfaction To: 3.63%. Pillar: People
precision resulting in smaller
incisions and faster recoveries
Goal II: Improve Physician Satisfaction To: 86%. Pillar: People
for our patients. Robotic
surgical procedures at Mather
Goal III: Increase HCAHPS Overall Rating Of The Hospital To:
to date include the specialties
77%. Pillar: Service
of gynecology, gynecological
oncology and bariatrics.
Goal IV: Increase HCAHPS Willingness to Recommend The
To reduce costs and
Hospital To: 85%. Pillar: Service
improve the health of our
environment, we put into
Goal V: Increase Inpatient Satisfaction To: 75%. Pillar: People
operation the first hospitalGoal VI: Exceed Approved Budgeted Operating Margin To: 1%.
based solar power system
Pillar: Innovation & Growth
on Long Island. The 50 KW
system located next to the
Goal VII: Meet All Core Measure Benchmarks To: Meet or
upper parking lot is one in a
Exceed all Core Measures. Pillar: Quality & Safety
series of “Green” initiatives
we undertook with the help of
Goal VIII: Meet Meaningful Use for Sunrise Clinical Manager.
$735,000 in federal stimulus
Pillar: Innovation & Growth
funds. Other energy saving
initiatives that were funded
Goal IX: Maintain Medication Education - Patient Perception
through these grants include
To: 70%. Pillar: Quality & Safety
improvements to the hospital’s
Goal X: Exceed Benchmarks on Value Based Purchasing To:
central chiller plant, new high
65%. Pillar: Quality & Safety
efficiency lighting fixtures and
LED technology installations
2012 Mather Hospital
Organizational Goals
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VOLUNTEER Matters
Auxiliary Raises $231,000 for Mather Hospital
Earlier this year, the Auxiliary of Mather
Hospital presented the hospital with a
check for $231,000, representing the
2010 proceeds of the group’s Thrift Shop,
Gift Shop, raffles, plant sales and other
fundraising activities. In addition to the
monetary donation, the volunteer corps
gave Mather more than 42,000 hours of
service. On hand for the ceremonial check
presentation were (from left) Auxiliary
Treasurer Dorothy Milau, Chairman of the
Mather Hospital Board Kenneth Jacoppi,
First Vice President Louise Grinere,
Auxiliary President Helen Rodowicz,
Auxilians Nancy Hutchinson and Marge
Fifield, Second Vice President Ida Forstel
and Mather President Kenneth Roberts.
Volunteer
Al Breitenbach
Honored by Masons
Steve Emaleh
5,000 Hours
Sarah Randall
3,000 Hours
1,000 Hours
Rose Bucalo
Mary Heinbockel
Nettie Minella
Yang Shin
John Tuckosh
Lorraine Altman
8,000 Hours
3,000 Hours
Charlotte Batalitzky
Helen Samuels
4,000 Hours
5,000 Hours
Peggy Sheprow
In recognition of his
volunteer role at Mather
Hospital, Al Breitenbach
was honored by Suffolk
Lodge 60 of the Free
and Accepted Masons.
New York State
Assemblyman Daniel
Losquadro presented
him with the award.
Al joined the volunteer program at
Mather in 1997 and has been a valued
member of the Mather family since.
To date, he has given more than 8,400
hours to the hospital.
A member in Freemasonry since
1944, Al is also involved in other
community activities and spends his
time with his son, daughter-in-law and
three grandchildren.
Celebrating Every Day
This year’s Thrift Shop Fashion Show was a
rousing success, with the volunteer models
showing off ensembles for every occasion,
from a comfortable breakfast at home to
an elegant dinner at the finest restaurant.
Highlights of the event included an impressive
raffle and delicious lunch at the Hamlet at
Willow Creek.
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FAMILY Matters
Birth Announcements
Wedding Anniversaries
Breast Center: Joanne Worrell became a
grandmother for the first time – Welcome
Daniel James Worrell. Pharmacy: Jeff
and Bev Santorello celebrated the birth
of their granddaughter, Carmela Rose.
Congrats to Ed and Jane Pometti on
the birth of their granddaughter, Aidan
Elizabeth. Cindi Mazlin celebrated the
birth of her grandson, Brier Charles.
Michelle Alessi gave birth to her first
child, Aiden John. Physical Therapy:
Congrats to Melissa Musgrove who
gave birth to her son, Daniel Joseph,
on 3/3. Food & Nutritional Services:
Congratulations to Kristen & Val Reichling
on the birth of their son, Ryan James,
born 1/20, 3 lbs.13 oz., 18” long. Robin
Thornton welcomed her first grandchild,
Amina Marie Thornton, on 2/22, 6 lbs.
18 oz. Radiology: Donna Blaskopf
welcomes her first grandson, Dominic, on
1/28. Linda Romano welcomed her third
grandchild into their lives! Information
Services: Congratulations to Efrat Bolze
on the birth of her daughter, Anna Lucille,
on 6/23, 7 lbs. 15oz. Patient Access:
Congratulations to Sue Greco and family
on the birth of her grandson, Nicholas,
on 7/24, 8 lbs. 4 oz., 21 ¾ inches. 3
South: Denise Fiorito became the proud
grandmother of twins, Ethan & Victoria,
on 7/20. Linda Mulea became the proud
grandmother to Scarlet, born 8/8. Dawn
Marie & Joseph D’Amico gave birth to
their sixth child, Alex Christopher, on
6/28. Michelle & Reggie Jean-Charles
celebrated the birth of their son, Amaree
Joshua, on 6/28. Christyn & Tim Malone
gave birth to their second daugher, Grace
Charlotte, on 7/17.
Volunteers: Congrats to Fred and Ann
Behr who celebrated their anniversary in
June. Breast Center: Stephanie & Jim
Crispino celebrated 19 wonderful years
on 5/2. Professional & Regulatory
Services: Maureen & Sonny Dimaiuta
celebrated 31 years on 4/27. Patient
Access: Congrats to Diane & Jim Trube
5/10, Jennifer & Michael Thebner 4/7 (20
years) and Lynn & Doug Zigrosser 4/22
(22 years). Environmental Services:
Happy anniversary Frank & Lorraine
Armenti 4/1, Marty & Mary Callahan (50
years). Marty & Mary Callahan celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary on 2/4.
PJ Wound Care: Deborah & Jerry
Lamendola celebrated their 38th wedding
anniversary on 1/20.
Engagements
& Weddings
Care Management: Diane Martin
announced the engagement of her
daughter, Colleen, to David Nycz, and
will exchange vows this October. ASU:
Laura Grosse’s son, Thomas, married
Brooke Jacobs in North Carolina on
5/20, and honeymooned in fabulous
Hawaii. 3 South: Sue Wade celebrated
her marriage with a reception on 7/16
aboard the Miss Freeport with friends
& family and had a wonderful time.
Port Jefferson Wound Treatment
Center: Pat & Bill Santoro announced
the engagement of their daughter,
Jaclyn, to Jason Conrad. Social Work:
Congratulations to Rich Poveromo on his
May 28th wedding to Kathleen Budington.
Best wishes to Jamie Gelormino on her
June 11th wedding to Matthew Hawkins.
Sara Zaret is engaged to Matthew
Steele and planning an October 2011
wedding. Danielle DeBlase celebrated her
engagement to Juan Remus and a May
2013 wedding is planned. Pharmacy: Ed
& Helen Zack celebrated the engagement
of their daughter, Gabrielle. A May 2012
wedding is planned. John & Patty
Lessard’s daughter, Erica, celebrated her
engagement and will wed this September.
Breast Center: Cheryl Bishop’s daughter,
Leeann, got engaged to long time
boyfriend, Dan. Hyperbaric Unit: Janet
Maguire’s daughter, Erin, celebrated
her marriage to Keith in March. Patient
Access: Joan Grants daughter, Tricia,
celebrated her engagement to Bill on
her birthday! They will wed in Hawaii in
October.
Vacations
Occupational Therapy: Brian Haensly
traveled to Scotland to compete in a
level five bagpipe competition with his
group, The Saffron United Pipe Band.
Laboratory: Pat Callaghan had a great
time touring France, Loire Valley, Paris
and Normandy. Pat Callaghan and Cindi
Miller had a great time reuniting with
friends they met in Iceland and traveled
together for a week in New Orleans.
Environmental Services: Marty & Mary
Callahan cruised to the Caribbean,
a gift from their children for their 50th
anniversary. Social Work: Barbara
Brennan and children enjoyed a fabulous
vacation in Florence Italy, and while there
visited Barbara’s son, Bobby, who is
there as an exchange student through
Stony Brook University. Patient Access:
Jennifer Thebner vacationed in Nashville,
TN. Lori Olsewski and family went to
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FAMILY Matters
sunny Florida. Medical Affairs: Tiffany
Ketcham and family celebrated her
daughter’s 5th birthday with an enjoyable
trip to Disney World.
Graduations & Educational
Achievements
Pharmacy: Crystal Angerville graduated
from John Jay College in June. Cheryl
Accardi’s son, Nicholas, graduated from
SCCC. Olga Larios’ daughter, Anastasia,
graduated from Marist College and
will attend Pace University. Eleanor
Mack’s son, Andrew, graduated from
St. Anthony’s H.S. Luisa Franzese’s
daughter, Cora, graduated from Miller
Place H.S.and will attend Cortland
University. Melville Wound Treatment
Center: Karen Petrosino’s son, Kevin,
received his masters degree in Education.
Infection Control: Congrats to Eileen
Bastien, Esidler Eva Seidler, Chacko
Mariamma, Kelly Dunn, Loretta Healy,
Lori Accetta, Jeanette Lavery, Denise
Fiorito, Geraldine Walter, Andrea
Wohlenberg and Kathie Appel for
receiving a certificate of Excellence
for outstanding effort in following the
protocols of wearing the PPE and hand
washing. Food & Nutritional Services:
Kudos to the graduates: Megan Lang,
Adelphi University; Lindsay Ventura,
St. Joseph’s College; Danielle Stanisci,
St. Joseph’s College; Greg Keeton’s
daughter, Tracy, St. John’s Law; Debbie
Firrello’s daughter, Shannon, Mather
Partnership – RN; Celeste Gorman’s son,
Daniele, Comsewogue H.S.; Steven Pizzo
(Coffee Shop), Comsewogue H.S.; Trevor
Calleja, Newfield H.S.; Terri Ciovolella’s
daughter, Nicole, Newfield H.S.; Trevor
Perryman’s daughter, Tiara, Newfield
H.S.; Robin Martinez’s son, Joseph,
Miller Place H.S. Nursing Education:
Congratulations to Maureen Chernosky,
RN, on obtaining certification in Critical
Care Nursing. Maureen Chernosky &
Marina Grennen have been appointed
as NY State delegates to the National
Emergency Nurses
General Assembly. ASU:
Congratulations to our
new CAPA nurses: Irma
Rivera, Margaret Hassett
& Donna Hughes.
Congrats to Terry
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McDonald’s son, Daniel, who graduated
from NYC Police Academy. 2 South:
Lillian Donnelly achieved her BSN and
OCN Certification. Kerstin Konsevich
passed her NCLEX boards and will
begin the RN graduate program in the
fall. Infusion: Nancy Clavin, RN obtained
her OCN Certification. Professional &
Regulatory: Kelly Jackson successfully
completed the Health IT training program
at SCCC. Social Work: Barbara
Brennan’s daughter, Shannon, was
accepted to the Masters Program at
Stony Brook’s School of Social Welfare.
Purchasing, Materials Management:
Kudos to Sabrina Davis’ daughter,
Amber, who has been voted Miss Suffolk
(award presented by Suffolk County
Woman’s Basketball Coaches Assoc)
and Newsday First Team All Long Island,
which distinguishes her as one of the
top five players on L.I., and received a
scholarship for basketball to NY Institute
of Technology. Hyperbaric Unit: Alex
Willsey attended a course that trained
for Hyperbarics and its medicines, and is
presently working per diem.
New Employees
& New Appointments
Patient Access: Welcome Julianna
Demeglio. Professional & Regulatory:
Welcome back Tim Heiman.
Environmental Services: A big welcome
to Libby Acosta, Barbara Mullally,
Carina Goncalves, Matt Rabin, Brandon
Haggerty, Barbara Bedell, Patrick
Diamond, Thomas Santacapita, John
Sansone, Tina Martin, Carly Sanfilippo,
Alma Urena Imaging Services: A
warm welcome to Daniel Jusza, MRI
Supervisor. Kimberly Wilson was
appointed as Administrative Secretary.
Lab: The Lab welcomes Sherrie Lin, Sue
McVey and Dana Sapanto. Social Work:
Welcome aboard Danielle DeBlase.
Information Services: Welcome Denise
Rubinetti, Christa Dwyer, Scott Damm,
Seanna LoRusso and Marc Rosenboom.
Administration: A warm welcome to Jill
Veglia. We are all very happy to have you
join our team! Melville Wound Treatment
Center: Welcome aboard Ellen Conroy.
Information Services: Congratulations
to Wayne Seppala who was promoted
to IT Director. A warm welcome to Marc
Rosenboom, Scott Mathesie and Mary
Ellen McHugh-Jones. Laboratory: A big
warm welcome to Sherrie Lin, Valerie
Mule, Wendy Taranto, Laurie Ruziecki.
2 South: Welcome aboard Amanda
Caligiuri, Joseph Ohm and Marsha
Deckman. Good luck to Grace Ebinger
who transferred to 2 East. Port Jefferson
Wound Treatment Center: Welcome
Jan Doscher, Program Director, and Gina
Vernola. MRI: A big welcome to Daniel
Genovese. Social Work: Welcome
Melody Mays and Erin Wegge, per diem
Social Workers.
Retirements &
Farewells
Administration: Administration said a
sad goodbye and good luck to Heather
Heywood as she left her position as
Assistant to the Sr. Vice President and
began her life of leisure. 2 South: Good
luck to Janet Fulton, who retired after 24
years on 2 South. We will miss her! Social
Work: Farewell and best wishes to Social
Worker, Victoria White, as she embarks
on her new venture. Breast Center: Best
of luck to Colleen Fitzgerald who went to
Michigan to complete her clinical studies
for med school. We’ll miss you! Patient
Access: Wishing Annette Rivers and
Kayleigh Fox best of luck in their new
jobs - We will miss you both.
Miscellaneous Items
of Interest
Cathy Trudel purchased a home
in Charleston, South Carolina for
future retirement! ASU: Stacey
Jolley’s daughter, Melanie, performed
in The Sound of Music this past spring
at the CM Performing Arts Center
in Oakdale. Port Jefferson Wound
Treatment Center: Effective Aug 1,
2011, the former Wound Care Centers
will be known as the Wound Treatment
Centers. Pharmacy: Cindi Mazlin’s
daughter, Jessica Godin, was appointed
principal of Katonah Elementary School.
Congratulation to Lori Olsewski’s son’s,
Alex & Tyler, for making the Italian
National Honor Society.