Sep24

HaysMed Hosts Cardiovascular Symposium 2019

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Cardiovascular Symposium on Friday, November 1, 2019. The program is jointly provided by HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System and 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 7:30 am. The program runs from 8:15 am – 4:45 pm. Topics covered include: advanced heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiac transplants and ventricular assist devices, preoperative and perioperative CV care and clearance in noncardiac surgery, update on the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative, update from The University of Kansas Health System, cardiac pacing devices and remote monitoring, structural heart intervention including TAVR, mitral valve repair; PFO and left atrial closure, antithrombotic treatment for AFib and DVT: NOCAS, DOACS and warfarin; and CABG vs PCI for left main and multivessel CAD;

Speakers for the program include: Andrew Sauer, MD, Y. Mahdu Reddy, MD, FACC, FHRS, Nicholas A. Haglund, MD, Dak Burnett, MD, Robert Moser, MD, Eddie Herrman, CEO, Rigoberto Ramirez, MD, Mark Wiley, MD, and Greg Muehlebach, MD all with The University of Kansas Health System.

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 requesting continuing education credit must complete verification of attendance and evaluation form online. Instructions will be distributed at the time of sign-in.

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 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.Physicians 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 8.5 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 6.5 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
Application has been submitted to EMS. Approval is pending.The fee for the program is $90 for non HaysMed employees, $45 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed Associates, Pawnee Valley Campus Associates, Great Bend Campus Associates and St. Rose Medical Pavilion 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.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Refund of CE fees: Workshop fees will be refunded if notification of cancellation is made 24-hours prior to the workshop. Cancellation: HMC reserves the right to cancel any workshop that does not meet enrollment quota. All pre-registered attendees; will receive a full refund.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.

Sep20

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HaysMed Cardiologist Receives Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology (FACC) Designation

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – Dr. Byungsoo Ko, Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiovascular Cathertization Laboratory at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, was recently elected to a Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Fellowship is one of the most distinguished designations the AMCC offers its members, and is the ultimate recognition of professional achievement.

Based on outstanding credentials, achievements and community contributions to cardiovascular medicine, those who are elected to Fellowship signal to peers and patients their commitment to quality cardiovascular care through use of the FACC designation. Fellows of the ACC come from all specialties within cardiology and include adult cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, surgeons, researchers, academicians, specialists in a cardiovascular-related field and cardiovascular team members with advanced degrees.

The strongest evidence of achievement for those who earn the FACC designation comes from the applicant’s peers through letters of sponsorship attesting to their professional competence and commitment to excellence.

“Achieving FACC designation is an important professional milestone for Dr. Ko.” said Dr. Jeffery Curtis, Director of Cardiology Services at HaysMed. “We congratulate him and we are proud to have him as a colleague here at DeBakey Heart Institute at HaysMed.”

Aug6

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HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiology Provider

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Luann Evert, APRN. She will be seeing patients at the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

Evert graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BS in Nursing, pre-med classes and also a masters in nurse practitioner and nursing education.

“We are very happy to have another provider to accommodate the increasing number of heart patients we are seeing at the DeBakey Heat Clinic.” said Dr. Jeffery Curtis, cardiologist and Administrative Director of Cardiology. “It’s exciting that our program continues to grow every year.”

To make an appointment call 785-623-4699 or go to www.haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute/

Aug5

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HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiologist

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Dr. Hema Pamulapati, MD, Cardiologist. She will be seeing patients at the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

Dr Pamulapati received her medical degree at the S.V.S. Medical College in India. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

“As we continue to expand our cardiac program at HaysMed, Dr. Pamulapati will be an excellent addition to our medical staff” said Dr. Jeffery Curtis, cardiologist and Administrative Director of Cardiology.

To make an appointment call 785-623-4699 or go to www.haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute/

Jul25

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HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS– HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Robert A. Phillips, MD, cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeon to the DeBakey Heart Institute. Dr. Phillips began seeing patients July 1 at the DeBakey Heart Clinic.

“We are so very excited to have Dr. Phillips join our team,” said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer. “Because he specializes in all three areas of heart care, cardiac, thoracic and vascular, Dr. Phillips will be a great asset to our heart program.”

Dr. Phillips completed medical school at the University of Alabama. He completed a residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals and a fellowship in complex cardiac and thoracic aortic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

“HayMed is committed to providing the people of western Kansas with exceptional heart care and maintaining a strong cardiology presence in the region.” Said Shae Veach, Vice President for Regional Operations. “Our goal is giving heart care patients the right treatment at the right time and providing this care as close to home as possible.”

For more information call 785-623-6544 or go to haysmed.com/debakeyheart

Jul23

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HaysMed Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Certified by Industry Leader

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition HaysMed’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.

To earn accreditation, HaysMed’s cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.

About AACVPR

Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about AACVPR at www.aacvpr.org

Jul18

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HaysMed Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Award recognizes high standards of patient care

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019. HaysMed is one of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes HaysMed’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that HaysMed has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

To receive the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, HaysMed has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry for eight consecutive quarters and has performed at the top level of standards for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.

“As a Platinum Performance Award recipient, HaysMed has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care in patients with acute myocardial infarction,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “By meeting the award requirements set forth in the registry, HaysMed has demonstrated a commitment to providing reliable, comprehensive treatment for heart attack patients based on current clinical guideline recommendations.”

The Center for Disease Control estimates that over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.

“This award reflects the ongoing commitment of DeBakey heart Institute, Hays Med, and the University of Kansas health system to the goal of improving the cardiovascular health of our patients in western and central Kansas. Congratulations to all involved!” said Jeffery Curtis, FACC, FACP, Director of Cardiology Services.

Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.

The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its more than 52,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org

Jul18

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HaysMed Receives Get with The Guidelines Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Award

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

American Heart Association Award recognizes HaysMed’s commitment to quality stroke care

HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

HaysMed earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients should also receive education on managing their health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.

“HaysMed is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our stroke patients by implementing the American Heart Association’s Get with The Guidelines-Stroke initiative,” said Carol Groen, stroke coordinator. “The tools and resources provided help us track and measure our success in meeting evidenced-based clinical guidelines developed to improve patient outcomes.”

HaysMed additionally received the association’s Target: Stroke℠ Honor Roll Elite award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke.

“We are pleased to recognize HaysMed for their commitment to stroke care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the Get with The Guidelines quality improvement initiative can often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”

According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year

Jul9

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HaysMed Cardiologist Presents at International Conference

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – Dr. Byungsoo Ko, Cardiologist and Director of the Cardiovascular Cathertization Laboratory at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, recently presented at the C3 (Complex Cardiovascular Catheter Therapeutics: Advanced Endovascular and Coronary Intervention Global Summit) international conference. The conference was held in Orlando, Florida.

The C3 Conference is specifically designed for physicians who specialize in interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology, as well as fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals interested in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Their mission is to deliver educational innovation through a global exchange of scientific research, new techniques, and technologies to improve patient care and utilize best practices to improve lives of countless individuals across the world.

Dr. Ko presented on Impella Supported Left Main Intervention in a Patient with STEMI Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock. He also was on a panel for the International Joint Session with Korean Complex Cardiovascular Invention (CCI) Group Complex Endovascular and Structural Heart Disease Intervention.

Jun10

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HaysMed Offers Cardiac Calcium Score CT Scan

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has added an important new screening test that can identify serious cardiac problems early. Cardiac calcium scoring, also known as a heart scan or calcium scoring, can calculate your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD) by measuring the amount of calcified plaques in the coronary arteries.

Cardiac calcium scoring CT screening is a convenient, non-invasive test that evaluates whether you are at an increased risk of a heart attack. The computed tomography (CT) scans are painless, have no side effects and typically take seven minutes to complete.

This is one of five screenings that the public can request without a physician’s referral.

“Anyone can call and schedule any or all of these tests.” Said Dr. Jeffery Curtis, cardiologist and director of cardiology services. “The tests are all non-invasive and very simple to perform.”

Tests offered include screening for atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), peripheral arterial disease, stroke, aortic aneurysm and the latest for cardiac calcium scoring. The tests vary in cost from $15 to $75 or you can get all five for $150. The tests are not covered by insurance.

“The procedures we offer are similar to the traveling mobile screens that are hosted by various organizations. The beauty of our screens is that they are available every week, offer a larger choice and are performed by local hospital staff. Cardiovascular screenings are a great preventative service for patients.” Noted Dr. Curtis.

To schedule a screening any patient can call 855-429-7633 or go to https://www.haysmed.com/debakey-heart-institute/heart-health/cvscreening-hays/