Jan31

Member of the Month – February 2017

Name: Nick Ryan Hall

Member Since: June 2014

What are your fitness goals for 2017?
Get between 8-9% Body Fat
Holding my weight at 210lbs
I want washboard abs or better
To keep eating healthy everyday this year

What is your weekly workout routine?
I workout 2+ hours a day. It changes weekly between weight lifting, pool workouts, and cardio

What keeps you motivated?
Knowing that if I stop I will slowly go back to a non-physical being I became due to my massive car wreck.

Jan25

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HaysMed Receives Hip and Knee Replacement Certification for Center of Excellence from DNV GL Healthcare

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, KS Jan 25, 2017 — HaysMed has been recognized as a DNV GL Healthcare certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center. HaysMed is the first Hip and Knee Replacement Center in Kansas to earn this certification of excellence.

The DNV GL Healthcare Hip and Knee Replacement Certification, based on standards set forth by DNV GL Healthcare and considering the guidelines of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, recognizes program excellence in patient care and outcomes.

DNV GL Healthcare certification as a Hip & Knee Replacement Center validates the hospital’s excellence across the spectrum of hip and knee replacement care, from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation, education and outcomes.

“This certification tells our community that we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care for Hip and Knee replacement,” says Joyce Mattison, RN, MSN, NEA-BC

Director of Inpatient Services at HaysMed.

“It’s a combination of the right equipment, personnel and training to exhibit excellence in orthopedic surgery within the scope of Hip and Knee Replacement and related procedures. Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program to ensure the health and safety of our patients.”

“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” says Patrick Horine, CEO of DNV GL Healthcare. “It helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”

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Jan23

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Convenient Care Reveals Plans for New Building at Big Creek Crossing

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Jan 23, 2017) —HaysMed will be moving it’s Convenient Care Walk In Clinic to the new building being developed at Big Creek Crossing. The multi-tenant building will be located at the northwest corner of the property, where the former Montana Mike’s once stood. Starbucks will be occupying the other portion of the building. Ground was broken last week and completion is expected by the summer of 2017.

“This will be a great location for our walk in clinic,” said Shae Veach, Vice President for Regional Operations and Marketing. “The parking is great and the office is located just off Vine allowing for easy access for our patients who live in Hays or might just be visiting and need medical care.”

The 4000 square foot area will feature 7 exam rooms, 2 procedure rooms, lab, large waiting room and easy check in area. The individual registration offices afford patients more privacy when checking in at the clinic.

The hours are expected to stay the same, Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. The clinic is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas but open 9:00 am – 4:30 pm for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Labor Day and 4^th of July.

Jan19

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Emprise Bank Establishes Endowment with HaysMed Foundation

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas Emprise Bank and the HaysMed Foundation announce the creation of the Emprise Bank Endowment with a gift of $25,000. The Endowment is a permanent endowed fund that will provide much-needed funding for capital equipment.

“We’re pleased to work with HaysMed to bolster health care in the Hays, Ellis County, and Western Kansas communities,” said Wayne Woofter, President of Emprise Bank. “At Emprise, we want to make a difference in people’s lives and give generously in the spirit of accomplishing things that makes Kansas stronger. It’s with that spirit we worked with the Foundation to establish this fund.”

Mark McCullick, Senior Vice President at Emprise Bank, joined the Board of Directors at the HaysMed Foundation last year.

“Nothing is as important as your health and the health of your loved ones,” stated McCullick. “We are very fortunate to have a medical center of this caliber for our region. Being on the Foundation’s Board of Directors gives me an opportunity to assist in seeking funds to sustain quality healthcare at HaysMed.”

Endowment gifts are established to provide perpetual support for a project, program, or other needs of HaysMed. The fund is permanently invested with the earnings providing continuous revenue streams for the purpose specified by the donor.

“Emprise Bank has long been a generous donor to many community organizations throughout Kansas,” said HaysMed President and CEO John Jeter, M.D. “This gift continues that tradition in a way that will have a great impact for generations to come in assisting HaysMed with the purchase of needed healthcare equipment to treat the people of our region.”

Founded over 100 years ago, Emprise Bank serves more than 20 communities across Kansas. Emprise Bank is committed to delivering the superb level of service and innovative banking products that have made Emprise the premier community bank in Kansas.

The HaysMed Foundation was formed in 1995 and is a charitable, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to support HaysMed. The Foundation, in partnership with donors, seeks to meet both immediate and long- range health care needs of the people of Western Kansas. An 18-member volunteer board guides the efforts of the Foundation. Donations can be sent to the HaysMed Foundation, 2220 Canterbury Drive, Hays, Ks. 67601 or by visiting www.haysmedfoundation.org/donate.

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Jan17

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Taylor Wade, Bone, Joint & Spine; Taylor Ottley, CPCU; Lindzie Rambat, OB; Jenifer Brewer, Acute Care; Julie Gross, OR and Cheryl Herman, Acute Care.

HAYS, Kansas (January 17, 2017)— Six registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the year long RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed.

The program began a year ago in February 2016 and the nurses spent the first 3 weeks in a classroom setting. The remainder of training focuses on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses receive training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, OB and others.

The RN Residency class included Jenifer, Brewer, RN, Julie Gross, RN, Cheryl Herman, RN, Taylor Ottley, RN, Lindzie Rambat, RN and Taylor Wade, RN.

The RN Residency Program at HaysMed is one of only two in the state and has been offered since 2008. Shari Hertel, RN heads the program and has oversight of all the training. HaysMed also works closely with critical access hospitals in the region through a rural residency program to provide training to nurses practicing in the rural setting.

“It is a great program.” said Hertel. “Having one year of focused, on the job evidenced based learning produces nurses who are more confident and competent in their skills which translates into improved patient care.”

Currently there are 5 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins in February. There are also 2 nurses in the Rural Residency program. The program is open to newly graduated RNs.

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Jan5

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Member of the Month – January 2017

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

Name: Thomas Jacobs
Member Since: August

What are your fitness goals for 2017?
-More consistency on eating healthier meals and snacks
-Continue regular exercise that includes weight lifting, cardio workouts, and stretching

What is your weekly workout routine?
I do 3 days of 1 hour weight lifting workouts and 2 days of 1 hour cardio and abs workout.

What keeps you motivated?
A positive attitude will always be rewarding!

Do you have a success story to share?
I have had several major surgeries that have included neck, back, and partial shoulder replacement. Although these have brought difficult times, I have always found help through the Physical Therapy department and the staff at the Wellness Center to get me back on track.

Jan4

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HaysMed Family Medicine to participate in University of Kansas Medical Center Weight Management Study

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Jan 4, 2017) — Selected patients of the HaysMed Family Medicine Clinic will soon be participating in RE-POWER, a research study examining the best ways to treat obesity in rural areas. RE-POWER is an innovative and collaborative multi-site research study comparing three different models to treat obesity in primary care practices throughout the Midwestern United States.

Conducted by researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center, the study will include patients from 36 practices in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Staff from HaysMed Family Medicine Clinic attended training sessions on November 4, 2016 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Research partners include the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin.

According to the HaysMed Family Medicine providers they wanted to be a part of RE-POWER because obesity is a serious problem that affects their patients every day. Studies like these give patients practical tools to lose weight and keep it off, and the data gathered gives family doctors insight on best approaches for rural residents.

Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural communities, and individuals from rural areas have higher rates of obesity and obesity-related illnesses than individuals in urban areas. Those illnesses include diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. This study will test three different approaches to weight management, following either an individual or group counseling format. Participants in all three groups will be instructed on diet, exercise and behavioral changes that provide sustained weight loss.

“RE-POWER is a multi-site trial with a patient-centered approach,” said Christie Befort, Ph.D, principal investigator for the study and an associate professor in the University of Kansas School Of Medicine’s Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. “Primary care doctors and researchers from across the Midwest are teaming up to deliver weight management programs to rural patients.”

The program is supported by a grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), and it is offered at no cost to the participating practices and their eligible patients.

HaysMed Family Medicine Clinic is one of 20 practices in Kansas participating in the study over a 36-month period.

The HaysMed Family Medicine providers appreciate the opportunity to expand their services to the community, and are looking forward to the opportunity to collaborate with other rural practices.

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Jan3

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Agreements Completed in Historic Partnership of Hays Medical Center and The University of Kansas Hospital

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

KANSAS CITY, Kan./Hays, Kan. — The University of Kansas Hospital and Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) have finalized their partnership agreement, which took effect January 1, 2017.

Leaders of the two hospitals say they share a long-term vision to enhance and extend comprehensive, high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare in a not-for-profit setting to transform healthcare delivery throughout Kansas.

John Jeter, MD, who continues as CEO of HaysMed, says the final negotiations went smoothly.

“When both parties share the same patient care philosophy and vision, final agreements flow naturally. Our staff is excited now that the partnership agreement is complete and we can begin realizing our goals for this partnership,” says Dr. Jeter.

The basic elements of the partnership remain unchanged from the letter of intent:

Staff will continue to be employed by their current organizations.
The HaysMed Board of Directors will remain in place.
A new Operations Council, made up of leaders from both organizations, has been formed and is tasked with directing the HaysMed partnership.

The University of Kansas Hospital sees excitement and pent up energy from both staffs, eager to begin working together.

“We have spent months preparing to begin this partnership. Now the hospitals can truly work as one to improve the health of Kansans,” said Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Hospital.

A number of branding and signage examples will be unveiled in the next few weeks.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Kansas Hospital/Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) Partnership

Jan3

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Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Kansas Hospital/Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) Partnership

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

The University of Kansas Hospital and Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) have finalized their partnershipagreement, which took effect January 1, 2017.

Q: Why is the partnership needed?

A: HaysMed and The University of Kansas Hospital share a long-term vision to extend comprehensive, high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare in a not-for-profit setting for Kansans and to transform healthcare delivery throughout the state. Both hospitals have well-earned reputations for quality patient outcomes. Through easily accessible, affordable and coordinated care, the two organizations are working to optimize health value and support population health management.

Q: How will this partnership benefit the community?
A: The two organizations formed a relationship based on similar mission and vision: to provide high level of care for Kansans.

Together, both organizations are working to:

Sustain, support and enhance the primary and specialty services available at HaysMed

Increase the recruitment of primary care and specialty care physicians
Improve the health of the population in western Kansas
Improve quality and patient experience across the state
Explore opportunities to partner around telemedicine, clinical program development, physician recruitment, rural health training/residency development, and population health initiatives.
Position both organizations to be better prepared for health care reform and new reimbursement models ahead.
Expand opportunities to partner on additional funded, health improvement opportunities, such as the highly successful Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative, an innovative care delivery program to improve patient care in western Kansas.

Q: What will be the role of The University of Kansas Hospital in everyday operations at HaysMed?
A: The everyday operations of HaysMed will not immediately change. The two organizations will form a new operations council. This council will plan how to advance the partnership’s goal of extending comprehensive, high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare in a not-for-profit setting for all citizens of Kansas and transforming healthcare delivery throughout Kansas.

Q: What does this mean for patients of HaysMed?
A: Patients will continue to receive the services they now receive from their health care provider, along with additional resources for specialty care. Patients will be assured of a smooth and efficient transition if they require a higher level of care at The University of Kansas Hospital.

Q: If I am hospitalized at The University of Kansas Hospital will I have access to my records at HaysMed?
A: While The University of Kansas Hospital and their affiliates use the EPIC platform and HaysMed uses Meditech, we will develop an easy and seamless transfer of information.

Q: Is Hays Med joining an already existing health system or are The University of Kansas Hospital HaysMed establishing the system?

A: HaysMed is joining The University of Kansas Health System. (The University of Kansas Hospital will formally transition to The University of Kansas Health System in January.)

Staff at both organizations will continue to be employed by their current organization.
John Jeter, MD, will continue as the CEO of Hays Medical Center, and Bob Page will continue as the president and CEO of The University of Kansas Hospital.
A new operations council, made up of members from both organizations, will be formed and tasked with operationalizing the partnership.

Q: Will the HaysMed Board remain the same?
A: The existing HaysMed Board of Directors will remain on the board upon the execution of the partnership.

Q: Which Board will have ultimate authority/ultimate decision making power?

A: The University of Kansas Hospital Authority Board will be the system board with final approval on key strategic, financial and operational issues. The HaysMed Board will continue to provide local leadership and guidance to ensure HaysMed meets the needs of the communities it serves.

Q: How does this affect the HaysMed and The University of Kansas Hospital physicians and other providers?
A: We anticipate that this formal partnership will deepen the referral relationships and processes already in place among providers in these regions.

Q: How does this affect the St. Rose and Pawnee Valley Community Hospital physicians and other providers?
A: The health care providers at St. Rose and Pawnee Valley Community Hospital will continue to provide care in their existing locations. As we begin to transform and enhance care and access, we’ll look to HaysMed to engage its physician partners and others in these initiatives.

Q: Will EagleMed and other ambulance services change because of this affiliation?
A: No. EagleMed and all area ambulance services will remain the same and are not affected by this new affiliation. Effective and affordable transportation solutions are critical to ensure patients can receive the right care at the right time at the right location. Together, we will continue to work with organizations across the state to ensure we can meet this need.

Q: Will this affect the HaysMed Foundation?
A: The HaysMed Foundation will remain the same. All assets and donations will be used for projects benefitting HaysMed and our region.

Q: Will all services HaysMed currently provide remain the same?
A: Yes. Together, both organizations will continue to evaluate and enhance services provided.

Q: Will HaysMed retain the name HaysMed/Hays Medical Center?
A: Yes. Hays Medical Center, Inc. is the legal name, and the organization does business as HaysMed.

Q: Does this partnership affect where I will be hospitalized?
A: No. Patients and families, as well as their physicians and other advisors, can always choose where to receive their healthcare services.

Q: Will the partnership affect the volunteers at HaysMed?
A: No. The rich history of the valuable work provided by volunteers will continue with even more opportunities in the future.

Q: Will HaysMed’s relationship with local vendors change as a result of this new partnership?

A: This partnership will not affect HaysMed’s ability to use local vendors.

Did the University of Kansas Hospital purchase HaysMed?
A: No. The assets of HaysMed (building, equipment, investments, etc.) will remain under the ownership and control of Hays Medical Center, Inc. We are not selling HaysMed as part of the partnership.

Q: What is the next step in the process?

A: The Letter of Intent is a critical step. Over the next few months, the two organizations will work through critical details, and begin to plan how the partnership will be operationalized. We anticipate the partnership will be effective January 1, 2017, and will have more details at that time.

ORGANIZATIONS

Q: Who is HaysMed?

HaysMed is a private, not-for-profit, 207-bed hospital in Hays, Kansas. They operate and partner with Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas and co-own St. Rose Health Center in Great Bend, Kansas with Centura Health. HaysMed acts as the supporting hospital for the 24-Critical Access Hospitals in the Northwest Kansas Health Alliance, collaborating on outreach services in more than 30 locations. With more than 1,400 associates and 110 physicians, it is home to the DeBakey Heart Institute, Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute, Hays Orthopedic Institute, and Center for Health Improvement. HaysMed is NIAHO accredited by DNV Healthcare and ISO Certified, a Level 3 Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and Primary Stroke Center. The hospital also features state-of-the-art robotic surgery, a dedicated breast care and wound-care management centers. HaysMed is rated A2 Stable by Moody’s Investors Service, a bond credit rating business that analyzes financial performances of businesses.

Q: Who is The University of Kansas Hospital?
A: The University of Kansas Hospital is the region’s premier academic medical center, providing a full range of care, from common to complex. The constantly growing facility contains 756 staffed beds (plus 24 bassinets) and serves more than 33,000 inpatients annually. Eleven of its medical and surgical specialty areas are ranked nationally by the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospital” lists, including Cancer (#25), Cardiology & Heart Surgery (#38 tie), Diabetes & Endocrinology (#33), Ear, Nose & Throat (#31), Gastroenterology and GI Surgery (#35), Geriatrics (#13), Gynecology (#38), Neurology & Neurosurgery (#22), Orthopedics (#35), Pulmonology (#28) and Urology (#17). The cancer program is part of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated program. The hospital has received Magnet nursing designation, reflecting the quality of care throughout the hospital, an honor awarded to only 7.8 percent of the hospitals nationwide. The hospital also houses the region’s only accredited burn center, the area’s only nationally accredited Level I Trauma Center and the area’s first Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center recognized by The Joint Commission. For more information, visit kumed.com.

Q: What is The University of Kansas Health System?

A: The University of Kansas Health System was formed by The University of Kansas Hospital Authority, and includes The University of Kansas Hospital and The University of Kansas Physicians. (They will formally begin using “The University of Kansas Health System” in January, 2017.)

NAME AND LOGO

Q: Will HaysMed retain the name HaysMed/Hays Medical Center?
A: Yes. Hays Medical Center, Inc. is the legal name, and the organization does business as HaysMed.

Q: Will the HaysMed logo remain the same?
A: No logo changes are planned immediately. As we begin to operationalize this partnership, and as The University of Kansas Hospital transitions to The University of Kansas Health System, we’ll work through how we’ll describe the partnership through names and logos.

PHYSICIANS AND PARTNERS

Q: Does this partnership affect other HaysMed area hospitals?
A: No, this applies only to HaysMed. The University of Kansas Hospital already partners with many of the HaysMed critical access network hospitals and communities through the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative.

Q: Will Pawnee Valley and St. Rose Health Center also be partners of The University of Kansas Hospital?
A: The partnership is between The University of Kansas Hospital and HaysMed; however, as we begin to transform and enhance care and access, we’ll look to HaysMed to engage its partners in these initiatives.

Q: Will our critical access hospitals also be affiliates of The University of Kansas Hospital?
A: The partnership is between The University of Kansas Hospital and HaysMed; however, as we begin to transform and enhance care and access, we’ll look to HaysMed to engage its partners in these initiatives.

Q: Why is the partnership needed?

A: HaysMed and The University of Kansas Hospital share a long-term vision to extend comprehensive, high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare in a not-for-profit setting for Kansans and to transform healthcare delivery throughout the state. Both hospitals have well-earned reputations for quality patient outcomes. Through easily accessible, affordable and coordinated care, the two organizations are working to optimize health value and support population health management.

Q: How will this partnership benefit the community?
A: The two organizations formed a relationship based on similar mission and vision: to provide high level of care for Kansans.

Together, both organizations are working to:

Sustain, support and enhance the primary and specialty services available at HaysMed

Increase the recruitment of primary care and specialty care physicians
Improve the health of the population in western Kansas
Improve quality and patient experience across the state
Explore opportunities to partner around telemedicine, clinical program development, physician recruitment, rural health training/residency development, and population health initiatives.
Position both organizations to be better prepared for health care reform and new reimbursement models ahead.
Expand opportunities to partner on additional funded, health improvement opportunities, such as the highly successful Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative, an innovative care delivery program to improve patient care in western Kansas.

Q: What will be the role of The University of Kansas Hospital in everyday operations at HaysMed?
A: The everyday operations of HaysMed will not immediately change. The two organizations will form a new operations council. This council will plan how to advance the partnership’s goal of extending comprehensive, high-quality, cost-efficient healthcare in a not-for-profit setting for all citizens of Kansas and transforming healthcare delivery throughout Kansas.

Q: What does this mean for patients of HaysMed?
A: Patients will continue to receive the services they now receive from their health care provider, along with additional resources for specialty care. Patients will be assured of a smooth and efficient transition if they require a higher level of care at The University of Kansas Hospital.

Q: If I am hospitalized at The University of Kansas Hospital will I have access to my records at HaysMed?
A: While The University of Kansas Hospital and their affiliates use the EPIC platform and HaysMed uses Meditech, we will develop an easy and seamless transfer of information.

Q: Is Hays Med joining an already existing health system or are The University of Kansas Hospital HaysMed establishing the system?

A: HaysMed is joining The University of Kansas Health System. (The University of Kansas Hospital will formally transition to The University of Kansas Health System in January.)

Staff at both organizations will continue to be employed by their current organization.
John Jeter, MD, will continue as the CEO of Hays Medical Center, and Bob Page will continue as the president and CEO of The University of Kansas Hospital.
A new operations council, made up of members from both organizations, will be formed and tasked with operationalizing the partnership.