Aug6

HaysMed Welcomes New Emergency Department Physician

By Gayla Wichman - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS (August 7, 2018) –Dr. Aaron M. Pfeifer, MD has joined the medical staff of HaysMed as a full time physician. Dr. Pfeifer, a Hays native, will join Dr(s). Gerald Matzke, Rob Miller and Derek Yarmer in the Emergency Department.

Dr. Pfeifer is a Thomas Moore Prep alumni and graduated from Fort Hays State University. He completed medical school at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City. He did his residency training in emergency medicine at Western Michigan Homer Stryker, MD, School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

For more information on emergency services at HaysMed go to haysmed.com/emergency-department.

Aug3

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HaysMed Presents Trauma Symposium 2018

By Gayla Wichman - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (August 3, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Trauma Symposium 2018 on Friday, August 24, 2018. 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 for the program begins at 8:30 am with Breakfast and Vendor booths. The program runs from 9:00 am – 4:30pm. Topics covered include: burn care priorities, lower extremity injuries, ATV safety and Safe Kids Kansas, geriatric trauma and traumatic brain injury.

Speakers for the program include: Christopher Thompson, RN, EMT-P, Wichita; Cherie Sage, KDHE, Topeka; and Jennifer Biggs, BA, RN, MSN, CNRN, Englewood Colorado

The program is designed for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advance Practice Nurses, Nurses, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, 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 6.0 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 6.0 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY
The Hays Medical Center Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program 6.0 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 6.0 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.

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.

Oct23

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HaysMed’s Low Infection Rates Recognized With National Certification

By Gayla Wichman - Breast Care Center,DeBakey Heart Institute News,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Orthopedic Institute News,Pediatrics,Urology,Women-Infant Services,Would Healing & Hyperbaric Center News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 23, 2017) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is the only hospital in Kansas that has earned a prestigious certification because of its low infection risk. And it is one of only four hospitals in the United States to receive the Management of Infection Risk (MIR) certificate.

“HaysMed goes above and beyond current standards to prevent patients from acquiring an infection while they are in the hospital,” said Kim Koerner, BSN, RN, infection prevention officer/associate health nurse. “As a result, we are at or below national hospital-acquired infection rates.

“Every department here works to decrease infection risk by reviewing processes and practices,” Koerner continued. “High-risk areas became focal points for each department, which has resulted in decreased infection risk and increased patient safety at HaysMed.”

Koerner cited just a few examples of areas in which safety has been enhanced.

They include: decreased hip/knee surgical site infection risk; decreased surgical site infection risk in colon procedures and hysterectomies; decreased device-related infections with urinary catheters and central lines; and decreased infections related to the environment.

“This certification validates the importance of decreasing infection risk and increasing patient safety to every single person at HaysMed,” Koerner commented. “Eighteen primary factors that cover the entire facility are considered in certification.

“And it’s not only doctors and nurses that are involved,” she added. “Processes in maintenance, dietary and environmental science also are reviewed.”

Melanie Urban, BSN, RN, HACP, patient quality services director, said Koerner has empowered all HaysMed employees to enhance safety. “It takes the motivation of everyone here to identify vulnerabilities, re-design systems and efficiently manage resources,” Urban said. “The Management of Infection Risk Committee has been diligent in getting everyone engaged.”

The committee includes clinical and non-clinical associates, as well as Dr. Kayla Gray, Hospitalist. “Attainment of this distinguished award demonstrates Hays Medical Center’s continued commitment to excellence in both patient and community healthcare. “ Gray stated.

HaysMed is accredited by DNV Healthcare, which is the entity that awarded the MIR certification. “This is a world-leading certification entity,” Urban said. “It helps us achieve excellence by improving quality and patient safety.”

MIR certification builds on three important pillars, Urban noted. These are: being proactive instead of reactive; developing a safety culture that is transparent and accountable; and engaging all staff in a systems-driven approach to safety.

“Therefore, our certification lets our community and region we serve know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care while managing infection risk,” Urban said.

DNV GL – Healthcare, which operates in more than 100 countries, surveys HaysMed annually. Patrick Horine, chief executive officer of DNV GL – Healthcare, said “achieving certification shows commitment to excellence. And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”

Jul26

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HaysMed Welcomes New Emergency Department Physicians

By Gayla Wichman - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Dr. Gerald E. “Jay” Matzke, Jr. Dr. Rob Miller

Hays, KS (July 26, 2017) – Two new physicians have recently joined the Medical Staff at HaysMed. Dr. Gerald E. “Jay” Matzke, Jr. and Dr. Rob Miller have joined the Emergency Department at HaysMed.

Dr. Matzke received his medical school training and did a residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He is Board Certified in Family Practice. Dr. Matzke has been a locums at HaysMed but is now permanently part of the Medical Staff.

Dr. Rob Miller attended Bethany College where he played basketball and received his B.A. He graduated from medical school from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. Dr. Miller completed his residency in emergency medicine also at the University of Kansas.

Jul17

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HaysMed Presents Trauma Symposium 2017

By Hays Medical - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (July 14)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Trauma Symposium 2017 on Friday, August 25, 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 for the program begins at 8:30 am with Breakfast and Vendor booths. The program runs from 9:00 am – 4:30pm. Topics covered include: blunt trauma, geriatric trauma patients, expeditious early transfer to tertiary care center, entrance and exit wounds, evidence packaging for clothing worn during a shooting, pediatric orthopedic fractures, pediatric orthopedic trauma patients, urgent versus routine pediatric orthopedic care, pediatric orthopedic problems that are commonly masked by orthopedic trauma or fractures, implications of inappropriately treated pediatric orthopedic fractures.

Speakers for the program include: Derek Yarmer, MD, HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, Hays; Burt Bote Katubig, MD, Swedish Medical Center, Denver; Nicole Apprill, APRN, ANP-BC, The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City; Jennifer L. Johnston, DNP, MSN, APRN, AFN-BC, CFN, SANE-A, SANE-P, Shawnee Health Hospital, Kansas City; Matt Hollenbeck, MD, MPT, Kansas Orthopedic Center, PA, Wichita; and Lillian Slater, EMS Assistant Director, Hays.

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 5.0 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 6.0 contact hours applicable for RN, or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing Approved Provider Number: LT0021-1138.

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 6.0 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.

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.

Feb28

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HaysMed Nurse Receives Recognition for Forensic Nursing Excellence

By Hays Medical - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, Kansas (Feb 28, 2017). Jessica Albers, RN, BSN, MFS, SANE-A, SANE-P was recently recognized for Forensic Nursing Excellence through the Peer Recognition program at the Annual International Associate of Forensic Nurses Conference.

This Peer Recognition program honors those forensic nurses that are active members of the Association. Many of whom help by providing preventive services, policy development, influencing legislation, and collaborating with other healthcare, social services, and criminal justice system professionals to enhance the care of their patients.

Albers if the Clinical Nurse Coordinator for HaysMed’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)/Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) program. She has been an Associate of HaysMed since 2010.

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Jul7

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Demonstrate Excellence through Multiple Certifications

By Hays Medical - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

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HAYS, Kan. (July 7, 2016) – Two HaysMed nurses have recently earned board certifications from the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification. Susan Smith, RN, BSN, SANE-A and Allison Jones, RN, SANE-A have each earned the credential of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Pediatric (SANE-P). This is their second specialty certification focused on the care of sexual assault patients. Smith and Jones join the ranks of only 14 Kansas nurses credentialed in SANE-P®.

The earned credential of SANE-P® designates that the recipient has achieved the highest standards of forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners in the pediatric and adolescent population. A forensic nurse is a nurse who provides specialized care for patients who are victims and/or perpetrators of trauma (both intentional and unintentional). Forensic nurses are nurses first and foremost. However, the specialized role of forensic nurses goes far beyond medical care; forensic nurses also have a specialized knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation and documentation. After attending to a patient’s immediate medical needs, a forensic nurse often collects evidence, provides medical testimony in court, and consults with legal authorities. Forensic nurses at HaysMed conduct medical-legal examinations for victims and perpetrators of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence victims. The team currently has five trained SANE nurses and two in training.

Smith and Jones are both nurses in the Emergency Department. Smith has been employed at HaysMed since 2000 and has been a member of the SANE team since 2012. Jones has been employed at HaysMed and been a member of the SANE team since 2010.

For more information contact Jessica Albers, RN, BSN, MFS, SANE-A, SANE-P, HaysMed SANE Clinical Coordinator at 785-261-7123 or jessica-albers@haysmed.com.

Nov10

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Demonstrate Excellence through Multiple Certifications

By Hays Medical - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

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HAYS, Kan. (Nov 10, 2015) – The HaysMed Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program congratulates three nurses on their newly earned board certifications! Susan Smith, RN, BSN and Allison Jones, RN have earned the credential of SANE-A (Adult/Adolescent), and Jessica Albers, RN, BSN, MFS, SANE-A has earned the credential of SANE-P (Pediatric). Smith and Jones are nurses in the Emergency Department and the SANE team and Albers is the SANE Team Leader. Smith has been employed at HaysMed since 2000, Jones since 2010 and Albers since 2001. HaysMed now has a total of six nurses certified in SANE and one in training.

Credentialing is issued through the Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification. The earned credentials of SANE-A® and SANE-P® designate that the recipient has achieved the highest standards of forensic nursing for sexual assault nurse examiners. Nurse examiners become certified by meeting the eligibility requirements, which include 300 practice hours in the specialty, and achieving a passing score on the certification examination. Smith, Jones and Albers join the ranks of 26 Kansas nurses credentialed in SANE-A, and 11 Kansas nurses credentialed in SANE-P.

This announcement of achievement for the HaysMed SANE Team is further accentuated by the coinciding celebration of Forensic Nurses Week, which is held November 9-13. Forensic Nurses Week is organized by the International Association of Forensic Nurses, a nursing association representing more than 3,300 registered nurses, death investigators, other forensic medical professionals, correctional officers, and law enforcement in over 24 countries.

A forensic nurse is a nurse who provides specialized care for patients who are victims and/or perpetrators of trauma (both intentional and unintentional). Forensic Nurses are NURSES first and foremost. However, the specialized role of forensic nurses goes far beyond medical care; forensic nurses also have a specialized knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation and documentation. After attending to a patient’s immediate medical needs, a forensic nurse often collects evidence, provides medical testimony in court, and consults with legal authorities. Forensic Nurses at HaysMed conduct medical-legal examinations for victims and perpetrators of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence victims. The team currently has six trained SANE nurses and one in training.

Show your support by joining HaysMed on Friday, November 13^th by wearing lilac- the designated color of forensic nursing- to commemorate the expertise and commitment of the HaysMed SANE Team!

For more information contact Jessica Albers, HaysMed SANE Team Leader at 785-261-7123 or jessica-albers@haysmed.com.

Oct27

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HaysMed Emergency Department Nurse Recognized with Daisy Award

By Hays Medical - Daisy Award Winner,Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Copy of Cammie Cammie Townley, RN and Trauma Coordinator is HaysMed’s newest DAISY Award Winner!

Cammie was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMedPractice Committee. The Practice Committee consists of Staff and Supervisors from a variety of departments across HaysMed. Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings.

“Her nomination epitomizes teamwork, leadership and customer service,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed. “We are so fortunate to have nurses of her caliber and dedication working at HaysMed.”

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing one of our nurses with this special honor every quarter.

To nominate a HaysMed nurse for the DAISY Award online, go to www.haysmed.com/daisyaward. If you have questions, you can call 785.623.2388

Sep29

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HaysMed Emergency Room Nurse Receives Certification

By Hays Medical - Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Frederking, Lori HAYS, Kan. (September 29, 2015) –Lori Frederking RN, recently passed the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) examination administered by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.

The CEN credential represents a commitment of the individual nurse, as well as the emergency department that supports CEN credentialing, to quality state-of-the-art emergency care. Emergency nursing incorporates a wide spectrum of patient care that requires highly specialized skills and extensive knowledge, as well as the unique ability to care for all ages of patients that have illnesses or injuries ranging from the very minor to extremely critical. The CEN examination evaluates the nurse’s knowledge in the areas of clinical pathophysiology, patient care management, and professional issues, environment, toxicology, shock, trauma, and medical emergency care.

Lori is a member of the hospital’s emergency services team that is increasingly recognized for its professional growth and clinical excellence. She has been an Associate of Haysmed since February 2010