Aug31

HaysMed ELITE Training Program for Youth Begins September 11

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS (Aug 31, 2017) – HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is offering an 8 week program designed for youth ages 12 to 16. The ELITE training program will focus on core, speed, agility, teamwork, coordination, balance, power and strength.

The progressive program begins September 11 and runs through November 1. Sessions will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s 3:45 to 5:00 pm in the CHI Gymnasium, 2500 Canterbury Drive, Hays, Kansas.

The fee for the entire program is $120 or enroll for 1 month at a time for $60 (months run Sept. 11 – Oct. 4 & Oct. 9 – Nov. 1). Drop in fees are $10 per day.

To register or for more information call 785-623-5900 or go to www.haysmed.com/the-center. Space is limited.

Aug29

HaysMed Offers Mixed Mountain Climbing Adventures & Training

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, KS (Aug 29, 2017) – HaysMed’s Center for Health Improvement (CHI) is inviting the community to learn about a new program “Explore the Outdoors and Beyond.” An informational presentation about the program will be held on September 12 at 7:00 pm in the CHI Education Room.

The Center has organized a series of mixed mountain climbs designed for both rookie and seasoned hikers. These easy/moderate level mixed climbs will take you to stunning Colorado vistas and trails. The first climb is scheduled for October 29 at Hallet Peak near Estes Park. An experienced local mountaineer will accompany the group on the climb.

The Center will provide a 6 week training program for each mixed climb for an additional cost.

For more information please call 623-5900 or go to www.haysmed.com/the-center

Aug28

Leash Your Health Offered at HaysMed’s Center for Improvement

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

Hays, Kansas (Aug 28, 2017) — The Center for Improvement at HaysMed is offering a fun, yet challenging workout for you and your canine companion. Personal Trainer Paul and his dog Kaiba will lead you through a weekly workout on the Fitness Trail at HaysMed.

Each session includes cardiovascular training/drills, strength training and core conditioning. The sessions are held on Thursdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm starting September 14 and run through November 2. The class meets at the east side of The Center for Health Improvement.

All fitness levels and dog breeds are welcome. Dogs must have a leash and be well socialized. Water will be provided.

Registration fee is $4 per class or $28 for a punch card (8 classes). On-line registration is available per class or call 623-5900 to purchase a punch card. Classes open to the community.

For more information go to www.haysmed.com/the-center/

Aug24

Mother’s Milk Donation Center Established at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Women-Infant Services

Milk donations help save the lives of infants in need

Hays, Kansas (Aug 24)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System in collaboration with the Ellis County Breastfeeding Coalition, has established a Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB)depository and is now accepting the donation of breast milk for MMB, a Colorado based nonprofit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation who collects, processes and provides human donor milk. The program is being made possible through donations from the HaysMed Foundation.

Human milk is the key to a healthy future, providing newborns and babies with essential immune properties, growth factors, hormones and enzymes that they cannot get from formula. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants should be fed human milk exclusively for the first six months of life. If mother’s own milk is unavailable, donated milk from a human milk bank approved by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, which MMB is a member, is the next best choice.

On Wednesday, August 30 the OB/Lactation Department and the Ellis County Breastfeeding Coalition will have a display in the Miller Pavilion with information on the Mothers’ Milk Bank. From 11:00 am – 1:00 pm members of the OB Department and coalition will be on hand to answer specific questions.

HaysMed will be following MMB’s strict guidelines to ensure that milk donations are delivered safely to MMB’s Denver facility where it is pasteurized and distributed to babies across the country whose mothers cannot supply sufficient milk for their needs.

Since 2011, MMB has provided more human milk donations to hospitals than any other milk bank in the country producing an average of 12,000 ounces of human milk every week. Babies who receive milk donated by mothers in Ellis County and across the nation may be premature or have severe illnesses and need human milk to thrive.

MMB consistently provides more milk to newborn intensive care units than any other nonprofit milk bank in North America and adheres to the strict guidelines of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America.

HaysMed is one of three sites in Kansas that participate in the program.

To become a breast milk donor, mothers must undergo a blood test and health screening, be willing to donate a minimum of 150 ounces total, and have a medical release form signed by a medical provider.

For a full list of donor qualifications, please call 1-303-869-1888 or visit the Mothers Milk Bank website. Women interested in donating milk may fill out the donor screening form on MMB’s website at www.milkbankcolorado.org or call 303.869.1888.

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About Mothers’ Milk Bank

A nonprofit program of Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation, Mothers’ Milk Bank (MMB) collects, processes and provides human donor milk to babies across the country. Babies who receive the milk may be premature or have severe illnesses and need human milk to thrive. MMB consistently provides more milk to NICUs than any other nonprofit milk bank in North America and adheres to the strict guidelines of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA). For more information on MMB visit www.milkbankcolorado.org.

Aug16

Crawford Family Establishes Endowment with HaysMed Foundation

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas The HaysMed Foundation announces the creation of the Cecil and Brenda Crawford Family – Crawford Supply Endowment with a gift of $25,000. As a permanent endowed fund, the gift is invested and the earnings will be used to provide funding for special projects at HaysMed.

“Our family is proud to provide these funds to help improve the overall healthcare in western Kansas,” said Scott Crawford, President of Crawford Supply. “Crawford Supply is appreciative of the support received since our start in 1986. As a local business, we will continue to do our part in giving back.”

“We are deeply grateful for this generous gift,” stated Dr. John Jeter, President and CEO of HaysMed. “The Crawford family endowment will provide perpetual support for essential projects of the medical center and helps ensure specialty healthcare remains accessible in our region.”

Cecil and Brenda Crawford started their oilfield supply business, Crawford Supply, in 1986. In 1993, the company diversified and became a distributor for Traeger Wood Pellet Grills. Crawford Outdoor was established in 2016 to separate the grill distribution division. Crawford Supply has now grown to five oilfield locations and four warehouse locations for Traeger and other outdoor products. Crawford Supply’s dealer network has spread to 11 states.

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.

Aug14

HaysMed’s Medical Oncology/Hematology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Renewed for another 3 Years

By Gayla Wichman - Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,HaysMed News

HAYS, KS (Aug 14, 2017) – The HaysMed Medical Oncology/Hematology Section of the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute has been recertified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI^®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI^®Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet the highest standards for quality care. HaysMed’s recertification is for another three years through May of 2020.

“We’re extremely proud to receive QOPI recertification for ASCO”, said Dr. Robert Rodriguez, Medical Director of Medical Oncology/Hematology. “It represents our sincere commitment to excellence for our patients.”

QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compare these to more than 160 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. Individual practices are also able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement.

To become certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. The QOPI^® Certification Program (QCP™) staff and steering group members then verify through on-site inspection that the evaluation an documents are correct and that the practices meet core standards in areas of treatment, including: treatment planning; staff training and education; chemotherapy orders and drug preparation; patient consent and education; and monitoring and assessment of patient well-being.

The QCP™ is a project of ASCO’s Institute for Quality, an ASCO affiliate dedicated to innovative quality improvement programs. It was launched in January 2010, with more than 200 practices already certified. This certification for outpatient oncology practices is the first program of its kind in the United States in which oncologists can achieve certification by meeting the highest standards of care. The QCP seal designates those practices that no only scored high on the key QOPI quality measures, but meet rigorous chemotherapy safety standards established by ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS).

Aug14

HaysMed Establishes Vein Clinic

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Imaging,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, Kansas (Aug 14, 2017) – HaysMed has recently established a vein clinic for treating varicose veins, spider veins and other venous problems. People who suffer from leg pain, welling, heaviness, restless legs and cramping are also candidates for vein treatment.

Veins in your legs carry blood back to the heart through one-way check valves. When the veins become diseased, the valves no longer work properly, and a backflow or “reflux” of blood leaks backward down the leg causing the veins to bulge or balloon. These dilated or bulging veins are called varicose and may occur on or under the surface of the skin.

Tiny red or blue bursts on your legs are called spider veins. Often seen on the thighs, around the knees, on the calves and at the ankles, they are a result of dilated venous capillaries that fill with blood and become visible.

Although heredity plays a role in 80 percent of all venous disease cases, other causes can include aging, obesity, leg trauma, hormones, pregnancy and occupations that require prolonged standing or sitting.

There are several treatment options available at the vein clinic including phlebectomy, endovenous laser therapy and sclerotherapy. Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove varicose veins on the surface of the leg that local anesthesia and tiny skin incisions that do not require stitches and are barely visible when they heal.

Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) offers patients a minimally-invasive choice for treating varicose veins and provides them with quicker recovery and a return to normal daily routines, as compared to surgical stripping. Under local anesthesia with the aid of ultrasound, a catheter is placed and preciously delivers laser energy to the vein wall, causing the vein to close and seal shut. EVLT treatment is usually reimbursed by Health Insurance.

Sclerotherapy is the preferred method of treatment for spider veins. In this simple procedure, veins are injected with a solution that produces an irritation to the inner lining of the vein, causing scar tissue to form that seals off the unwanted veins. The number of treatments varies depending on the extent of the condition; the average number of treatments is six to ten treatments.

Patients will receive an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan to address each of their specific needs. Consultation will begin with a visit at the Orthopedic center, which typically follows with an Ultrasound to assess the severity of the issue. After this, your procedure will be scheduled to take place in the HaysMed Imaging Center.

For more information or to schedule a consultation please call 785-261-7599 or 1-866-428-8221 or go to https://www.haysmed.com/vein-clinic/

Aug14

HaysMed Hosts Wound Symposium

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Upcoming Events,Would Healing & Hyperbaric Center News

Hays, Kansas (August 14, 2017)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Wound Symposium on Friday, September 22, 2017. The programs are jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, The University of Kansas Medical Center Continuing Education and Professional Development and the Area Health Education Center – West. The program will be held at HaysMed in the Hadley Conference Rooms.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 4:30pm. Topics covered include: pyoderma gangrenousm, arterial flow and wound healing, initial evaluation of the diabetic foot, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diabetic foot ulcers, ostomy care and management and dressing woundd and wound types.

Speakers for the program include: Zurab Tsereteli, MD, Surgeon; M. Javed Ashraf, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, and Todd Walburn, RN, WCC all from HaysMed. Steve Orr, MD, FACEP/UHM, FAPWCA, The University of Kansas Health System; Eugen Worth, MR, FABA, UHM, Kansas City; and Kristie L. Hartig, BSN, RN, PHN, SWOCN, WCC, SEOC, St. Francis Health Center, Topeka.

The program is designed for Physicians, PAs, APRN’s, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, PTS, OTS and other interested Healthcare Professionals.

All participants are required to complete and sign a “verification of attendance” form. After the program, a certificate of completion will be provided to activity participants based on documentation of actual attendance time.

Physician: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Kansas Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education and HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System. The University of Kansas medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The KU Medical Center Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TMPhysicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of the participation in this activity.

CNE: Hays Medical Center is approved as a provider of continued nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. The course offering is approved for 6.75 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

Respiratory Therapy

The HaysMed Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 6.75 CRCE Hours. Providership No. 004

PT/OT

Paperwork will be provided to submit to KOTA and KPTA for credits.

ASRT

An application has been submitted to ASRT. Approval is pending.

EMS

Ellis County EMS is an approved as a provider of continuing education for Emergency Medical Personnel. The course offering is approved for 6.75 contact hour applicable for all EMS recertification. Approved Provider Number: pp5800.

The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital and St. Rose Health Center Associates. You can register online: www.haysmed.com/education and click on professional education or registering by calling 785-623-5500. You may pay online with a valid credit card or may choose to be invoiced.

Aug14

HaysMed Hosts Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Education Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Aug 14, 2017) – HaysMed is hosting the program Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) on September 19 and 20 at. Both days’ sessions run from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and will be held in the Hadley Rooms at HaysMed, 2220 Canterbury, Entrance C. Registration opens at 7:30 am.

This 2 days seminar is specifically designed for acute care, critical care and perioperative nurse. It is designed to give inpatient staff members the foundational, evidenced-based information and critical thinking skills necessary to meet regulatory requirements and provide excellent care to this challenging patient population.

Topics covered included mobilization, delayed injuries, sepsis and organ failure, rhabdomyolysis, nutrition, pain management, geriatric and bariatric patients, late complications, compartment syndrome, VTE prophylaxis, intraabdominal hypertension, wound and skin care, alcohol withdrawal, post-traumatic stress, fluid management and organ and tissue donation.

Fourteen (14) hours of Continuing education contact hours are provided through the Laurelwood Group, a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15483.

Registration for the program is $295 for HaysMed Associates and all other registrations are $334. To register, please go to: www.tcarprograms.org

For any registration questions, contact TCAR Education Programs: 855-438-8227

Aug9

Member of the Month – August 2017

By Gayla Wichman - The Center News

Member: Lynn Fisher

Member Since: January 2006

What are your fitness goals for 2017?
I am currently in the best physical shape I have ever been and I am just trying to maintain that. I think being physically fit helps me look younger than my actual age and I like to keep people guessing! But I am considering a half marathon; as I ran a full marathon 5 years ago, but did not properly train. The competitive part of me wants to try again and run a respectable time.

What is your weekly workout routine?

I try to attend HIIT and Muscle Maxx classes 3-4 times per week.

I also will run and lift weights, usually twice a week.

What keeps you motivated?

Honestly, I have to practice what I preach. As a physician, every day I see people with poor health due to poor diet and lack of exercise. I don’t want to be a hypocrite. So if I am advising people to get 150 minutes of moderate to intense exercise each week, I better be too! Also, I have made workout friends in the classes I attend and we tend to encourage each other!

Do you have a success story to share?

Over the past 9 months, I have really cleaned up my diet. I mainly drink water as opposed to the diet soda habit I used to have on a daily basis. I also eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less desserts, which is a daily temptation at my hospital’s cafeteria. As a result, I am as trim as I have ever been and overall feel the healthiest I ever have as well!

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