HaysMed’s Jayne Inlow Receives Citizen of the Year Award at Hays Chamber Banquet

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HaysMed is delighted to spotlight the remarkable achievements of Jayne Inlow, who serves as a Development Officer for the HaysMed Foundation. At the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet hosted by The Chamber of Commerce in Hays, Kansas, held at Fort Hays State University on January 30, Jayne Inlow was honored with the Nex-Tech Citizen of the Year award.

During the ceremony, Chamber President and CEO Sarah Wasinger acknowledged the exceptional contributions of community members in different areas, as well as the commitment of Chamber staff and board members. Wasinger included, “Jayne’s quiet yet impactful contributions to the Kiwanis Club of Hays and various community initiatives earned her this prestigious recognition.”

The following statement was shared during the banquet, highlighting Inlow’s significant philanthropic efforts and influence within the Hays community, earning her the Nex-Tech Citizen of the Year award:

 

Some people are destined to be bold leaders and accomplish incredible feats while maneuvering in the front lines. Others take a humbler approach, working quietly with others in the background to make a positive difference in the lives of those around them. Tonight’s Citizen of the Year recipient is the latter. Chances are, you have seen numerous fruits of this individual’s labor as you have traversed across the wonderful city of Hays and haven’t even known she had a helping hand in making those things come into fruition.

As a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Hays for the past six years, she has invested countless hours supporting this organization by distributing flags throughout the community on patriotic holidays, helped organize the Wild West Festival Saloon, served on the 70th anniversary celebration committee, and coordinated the community’s largest easter egg hunt. Additionally, she serves as a current Kiwanis board director and was responsible for bringing numerous funding opportunities that benefitted hundreds of youth right here in Hays.

When she is not doing good work through Kiwanis, this year’s award winner can be found volunteering for The Chamber as a proud Ambassador, where serves as a positive beacon of encouragement and support of local businesses and the individuals they employ. One of her most noteworthy contributions to this organization and many others across the community is the knowledge and expertise that she brings to the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament and numerous other fundraisers for area non-profits, such as The ARC of Central Plains annual Festival of the Trees. She has given freely of her spare time to help set up these online auctions, which has garnered her the nickname of “Click Bid Hero.” She also serves on the Campus Community Collaborative that is dedicated to empowering the relationships between FHSU and the communities it serves.

 

“This is a well-deserved honor,” said HaysMed Foundation Executive Director Jeff Brull, “The list of people and organizations that owe successes to Jayne’s efforts over the years is more extensive than I think anyone even realizes.” HaysMed extends heartfelt congratulations once again to Jayne Inlow. Her exemplary dedication and contributions make a significant and positive impact not only within the HaysMed organization but also within the broader Hays community. HaysMed commends her outstanding efforts and unwavering commitment to excellence, which serve as an inspiration to all.

To learn more about The Chamber in Hays, Kansas, and to discover the award winners, please visit hayschamber.com.

HaysMed Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care

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 Hays, KS – HaysMed is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) with a Blue Distinction® Centers+ (BDC+) for Maternity Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation, each facility must deliver quality care, safely and cost-effectively.

“HaysMed is steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of maternity care quality. We recognize that providing exceptional maternity care is not only crucial for the health and well-being of our patients but also integral to the overall strength and resilience of our community. This distinction reflects our ongoing efforts to prioritize excellence in maternity care and to contribute positively to the well-being of the families we serve.” said Eddie Herrman, President and CEO of HaysMed.

The Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program plays a key role in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s (BCBSA) National Health Equity Strategy aimed at reducing racial health disparities across the care spectrum and improving patient outcomes for all Americans. To align with this strategy, the Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program enhanced its quality and measurement standards to recognize higher-quality facilities that have taken action to respond effectively to obstetric emergencies, reduce racial disparities, and improve maternal health outcomes.

Based on data from the current designation cycle, facilities designated under the Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program demonstrate higher-quality care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center facilities, with overall average rates of 26% lower episiotomies, 60% fewer elective deliveries and 17% lower cesarean births—all of which point to healthier outcomes for patients. BDC+ designated facilities also exhibited an average savings of 21% for maternity care.

“The provider and patient experience is powerful and we are proud that HaysMed has put in the work to ensure their patients have this level of care,” said Matt All, President/CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. “Each facility recognized as a Blue Distinction Center is meeting rigorous quality metrics in all phases of their maternity care programs and, in doing so, delivering better care for our members and all Kansans.”

The Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care program’s selection criteria was devised to close clinical care gaps and reduce inequities that persist throughout the maternal care spectrum. The selection criteria includes components of BCBSA’s Maternal Health Equity Actions, which dismantle the cultural, operational and structural barriers that have created inequities that persist in maternal care.

To be designated under this program, each applicant facility was evaluated on a combination of objective data on patient outcomes as well as the practices implemented to reduce racial disparities and improve maternal health outcomes, such as:

  • Using evidence-based best practices to respond effectively to obstetric emergencies
  • Offering unconscious bias training
  • Participating in the regional Perinatal Quality Collaborative
  • Having doula support available on the maternity care team
  • Collecting race, ethnicity and language data
  • Having a program dedicated to quality improvements in maternal care
  • Running drills and simulations to prepare providers are prepared to deal with a range of obstetric emergencies
  • Demonstrating health outcomes that exceed the selection criteria from our program’s previous evaluation cycle

Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality specialty care at lower costs in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacement, maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment and recovery, and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver.

For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated providers, visit the BCBSKS website.

HaysMed Welcomes Exceptional New Providers in January: Alex Cotten, APRN and Teal Sander, PA

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Hays, KS– HaysMed continues its expansion of high-quality healthcare providers as it welcomes Alex Cotten, APRN, and Teal Sander, PA to its team. As HaysMed continues its mission to enhance the diverse healthcare needs of the community, patients can expect personalized and specialized care with Cotten and Sander.

Alex Cotten, APRN is joining the HaysMed Convenient Care team, ensuring that our community receives prompt and reliable care for acute medical issues. With a focus on addressing minor injuries, common illnesses, and acute care needs, Cotten’s dedication to providing comprehensive and compassionate care is evident.

In addition, HaysMed is pleased to welcome Teal Sander, PA, joining the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute in Radiology Oncology. Sander’s specialized knowledge, compassionate approach, and commitment to delivering the highest standards of care align seamlessly with HaysMed’s mission for patient-centered service.

Bryan Brady, Vice President of Physician Practice Administration and Ancillary Services said, “We look forward to the positive impact these skilled professionals will have on the well-being of our patients and the continued success of our all-encompassing healthcare services.”

HaysMed remains committed to its pursuit of excellence in healthcare. The addition of these accomplished providers solidifies HaysMed’s ability to offer a diverse array of medical services to our community.

HaysMed Pediatric Clinic Now Offers Same-Day Appointment

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HAYS, KS — HaysMed is excited to announce an expanded service at the Pediatric Clinic – now offering same-day appointments to address urgent healthcare needs promptly. To schedule, call 785-623-2360 starting at 7:45 a.m. Please be aware these same-day appointments are exclusively reserved for existing patients of the HaysMed Pediatric Clinic.

Tailored for urgent concerns, these appointments will address issues such as sore throat, cough, congestion, earache, runny nose, new rash, and similar conditions.

To accommodate the high demand for same-day appointments, HaysMed kindly requests that you arrive promptly. All appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis to ensure quality and timely care for all our patients.

If you’re dealing with more complex needs or persistent symptoms like abdominal pain, headaches, and medication refills, we recommend scheduling a regular appointment to ensure sufficient time for addressing your specific needs.

At HaysMed Pediatric Clinic, our commitment is to deliver prompt and quality care to our patients. Same-day appointments will offer added convenience and accessibility for our established pediatric patients in addressing their urgent healthcare concerns.

2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall Luncheon hosted by HaysMed

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To gauge the overall community health needs of residents, Hays Medical Center, in conjunction with other area providers, invites the public to participate in a Community Health Needs Assessment Town Hall roundtable on Friday, February 23rd for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. located at The Venue, 2704 Vine, Hays, KS.

This event is being held to identify and prioritize the community health needs.  Findings from this community discussion will also serve to fulfill both federal and state mandates.

To adequately prepare for this event, is vital everyone planning to attend this event RSVPs. Please complete your RSVP by clicking here.

We hope that you will be able to join us for this discussion on February 23rd. Thanks in advance for your time and support! If you have any questions about CHNA activities, please call 785-623-2265.

HaysMed Honors Nurses Graduating from the RN Residency Program

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HAYS, Kansas – HaysMed hosted a ceremony and lunch recently honoring the graduating class of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program. The 12 registered nurses took some of their first bows this past Wednesday, January 10th as HaysMed celebrated the progress in their nursing career.

The HaysMed RN Residency graduating class included Martin Kuria, Kaylyn Bustillos, Kilie Braun, Megan Groom, Cheyenne Rhoades, Jennifer St. Clair, Shraddha Patel, Ednah Onsongo, Sheridan Beaumont, Benjamin Anyanechi, Kaitlyn Richmeier-Sproul and Grace Winget.

The journey for this residency class began in February 2023 and included a year-long practice introduction providing the 12 nurses with essential clinical experience, personalized mentorship, and on-the-job training, all aimed at enhancing their skills and experience. Additionally, nurses in the program received training from professionals in several departments, such as Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Obstetrics, Ambulatory Care Unit, Surgical, and others.

HaysMed Residency Coordinator Jennifer Peirano said, “All these nurses have special talents and have grown into fine professionals. They have learned so much, while enjoying the acclimation of nursing from academia and/or international nursing to working at the bedside. Together, they will be very successful and assets to the organization. Congratulations to the February 2023 Cohort, we are indebted to the difference you make every single day.”

HaysMed is dedicated to fostering the skills of nurses and ensuring their readiness to provide exceptional patient care. The organization acknowledges the significance of investing in the professional development of its staff, and the RN Residency Program serves as a testament to that commitment.

For more information about HaysMed and its RN Residency Program, please visit www.haysmed.com.

HaysMed Receives “Birthing Friendly” Designation

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Congratulations to the HaysMed Birthing Center for receiving a “Birthing Friendly” designation.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its first-ever “Birthing-Friendly” designation to describe high-quality maternity care. The designation identifies hospitals and health systems that participate in a statewide or national perinatal quality improvement collaborative program and implement evidence-based care to improve maternal health.

“The staff in the Birthing Center is dedicated to improving maternal health, with Kristy Schlaefli, Director of Acute Care and Obstetrics, Kalin LaBarge, Clinical Supervisor of Women Infant Care, and Jessica Seib, Birthing Center Development Coordinator leading this exemplary HaysMed team” said Terry Siek, Vice President of Patient Care/Chief Nursing Officer.

HaysMed provides optimal care to women and their infants during one of life’s most pivotal moments, including LaBarge and Seib, who are certified in inpatient obstetric nursing (RNC-OB) from the National Certification Corporation, recognizing their knowledge, skills, and expertise in providing exceptional care to expectant mothers and their newborns.The Birthing Center works collaboratively with the healthcare team to identify and address any potential complications that may arise during labor and delivery and are also knowledgeable about breastfeeding support, postpartum care, and newborn care, ensuring a smooth transition into the postpartum period.

To earn the “Birthing Friendly” designation, hospitals and health systems report their progress on CMS’s Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure to the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program. The measure identifies whether a hospital or health system has participated in a statewide or national perinatal quality improvement collaborative program; and, implemented evidence-based quality interventions in hospital settings to improve maternal health.

HaysMed’s listing on CMS’s website, Care Compare, now includes the pink mother-and-baby icon, denoting the hospital’s Birthing-Friendly status.

To view other designated “Birthing Friendly” hospitals, visit, https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/birthing-friendly-hospitals-and-health-systems

About HaysMed

Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary level services in the region. The hospital is NIAHO-accredited by DNV Healthcare and ISO Certified. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a Primary Stroke Center and a Certified Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence by DNV GL Healthcare.  In addition, HaysMed has earned advanced certification in Infection Prevention.

Other services include in patient rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.

HaysMed Forges Partnership with UnitedHealthcare Marketplace Insurance Plan to Expand Healthcare Access and Coverage

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HAYS, KS – Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC) have reached an agreement for participation in the UHC Marketplace plan, ensuring Kansans enrolled in the UHC Marketplace plan have continued access to quality, affordable care at HaysMed.

Through diligent collaboration between HaysMed and UHC, an agreement has been signed where patients participating in the UHC Marketplace Plan will now be in-network for medical care received at HaysMed effective 1/1/2024. HaysMed is pleased to be able to offer this coverage option to patients throughout the region.

This agreement continues HaysMed’s commitment to providing quality patient care at an affordable cost as the premier provider in Western Kansas for specialized care.  The UHC Marketplace Plan is a new product offered in HaysMed’s service area.

For patients who are participating in the UHC Marketplace Plan, no action is needed. Those patients who would like to participate and are able to transition their coverage should reach out to their insurance broker before 1/16/2024.

 

About HaysMed

HaysMed is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary level services in the region. The hospital is NIAHO-accredited by DNV Healthcare and ISO Certified. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition, HaysMed has earned advanced certification in Infection Prevention.

Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2022, HaysMed was named as one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association. Learn more at haysmed.com.

Branson Sandoval, RN, Honored with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Patient Care at HaysMed

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Hays, KS – HaysMed is pleased to announce that Branson Sandoval, RN, has received the DAISY Award for his exceptional dedication to patient care. His efforts undeniably make a profound impact on the lives of his patients and their families.

“Branson will be registered with the DAISY Foundation as national recognition for his service as an extraordinary nurse. And, because we want everyone to know how proud we are at HaysMed, the DAISY Award Banner will be displayed on Branson’s unit which is the Intensive Care Unit.” praised Terry Siek, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Patient Services at HaysMed.

The nomination for the DAISY Award originated from a family member of a patient, expressing a desire to recognize Branson Sandoval’s thoughtful and impactful care. The family member said, “Branson cared for our mom in exactly the same way we would care for her, and he went above and beyond to not only connect with my mother but with me; as well. What a blessing and treasure you have in him, and I am beyond thankful I got the chance to witness this level of compassion that is grossly missing in our world today.”

The family member continued, “I really enjoyed watching his care and attention towards her. After the care I witnessed him give to her, I felt at ease to get a little bit of sleep for myself. He made me feel like she was his main priority; while in the room with her.”

Established in 2000, the DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, acknowledging the significant influence exceptional nurses had on him and his family. The name “DAISY” is linked to the autoimmune disease he battled, ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura). The DAISY award is accompanied with a daisy pin for awardees to wear to serve as a daily reminder of how much their caring efforts and outstanding customer service are appreciated by their patients and family members as well as HaysMed.

By awarding nurses that bring outstanding compassion and kindness to the bedside of patients in hospitals across the nation, the DAISY Foundation hopes to bring awareness to us all regarding how important a role nurses can and do play in our lives.  Hays Medical Center is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner by honoring our own outstanding nurses. To nominate a nurse or team at HaysMed for the Daisy Award, individuals are encouraged to visit the official website at https://www.haysmed.com/daisy-nomination-form/.

Diabetes Solutions Classes, HaysMed

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Diabetes Solutions is a comprehensive educational program accredited by the American Diabetes Association. The class content includes information about Diabetes, healthy eating, being active, monitoring blood sugars, Diabetes medications, reducing risks and healthy coping. This is a comprehensive program that consists of two, 5 hour sessions. Each session runs from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes lunch. You are not required to attend consecutive classes in the same month.

If you are interested in enrolling in the Diabetes Solutions Class ask your primary provider to fill out the referral form, sign it and fax it back to us at 785-623-5108.  Our staff will then contact you.

For more information about the class, visit our Diabetes Solutions page or content the Education Department at 855-429-7633.

2024 Class Dates
Tuesday, January 9
Tuesday, January 16

Tuesday, March 5
Tuesday, March 12

Tuesday,  May 7
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Tuesday, July 2
Tuesday, July 9

Tuesday, September 3
Tuesday, September 10

Tuesday, November 5
Tuesday, November 12

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8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Location
2220 Canterbury Drive
Hays, KS

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Hays, KS 67601

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Hays, KS 67601

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