Jul28

HaysMed Wound Care and Hyperbaric Services Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary

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

Hays, KS – The HaysMed Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is celebrating 10 years of providing highly specialized wound care treatment for difficult, complicated, or atypical wounds. This includes diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, wounds with infections, compromised skin grafts and flaps and wounds that have not healed within 30 days.

The Center opened on July 11, 2011 and had been providing services to patients from all areas of Western Kansas. The Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of their treatment procedures for qualifying wounds.

The quality outcomes over the last 10 years include 2970 patients treated, 3425 total wounds treated, and 3000 total wounds healed. This represents an 85% cure rate for wounds which is the above the national cure rate of 73.96%.

The staff of 12 at the center includes three physicians, one APRN and one PA. Services are available both at HaysMed and as outreach at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned.

“We are excited to be celebrating this milestone at the Wound and Hyperbaric Center here in Hays.” Said Todd Walburn, Nursing Supervisor of the Center. “For 10 years the people of Western Kansas has benefited from the expert care they have received at our center.”

Jul28

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HaysMed Welcomes Two New Cardiologists

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS – HaysMed welcomes two new cardiologists to the medical staff this month. Dr. Jason Okuhara, Interventional Cardiologist and Dr. Siva Taduru, Cardiologist joined the team at the DeBakey Heart Institute.

Dr. Okuhara completed medical school at Nova Southeastern-COM, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He did his residency in Internal Medicine at Northside Hospital and Heart Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, New Jersey. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Taduru completed medical school at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri. A fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases was completed at the University of Kansas, Kansas City. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

“We are very pleased to have Dr. Okuhara and Dr. Taduru working with our team of cardiologists at Debakey.” Said Steve Albright, Director of Cardiology. “Their expertise will expand the number of patients we can serve and also increase the catheterization procedures we will be able to offer our cardiac patients.”

To schedule an appointment with cardiology call 785-625-4699.

Jul22

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HayMed Hosts Continuing Education Program A Stroke of Genius Symposium for Health Professionals

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS Hays, KS – HaysMed will present A Stroke of Genius Symposium via Zoom on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. 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.

Due to COVID-19 the program will be held both live and virtual. The live portion will be held at the Hadley Rooms at HaysMed, 2220 Canterbury, Hays, Kansas. The live portion is limited to 50 participants. Screening, masks, and physical distancing will be required. You can also register to the virtual program and you will receive an e-mail with information about joining the meeting

Topics covered include: Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Heart and Stroke Connection, Ischemic Stroke Treatment, and the Future of Stroke Care, Past, Present and Future of Neuro Interventional Radiology and A Day in the Life of a Stroke Rehab Patient.

Speakers for the program include: Halinder Mangat, MD, Madhu Reddy, MD, Colleen Lechtenberg, MD, Ernest (John) Madarang, MD and MD, Holly Fisher, BSN, RN, CRRN

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 4.5 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 4.5 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 6.25 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.

The fees for the program are:

VIRTUAL-Non-HaysMed providers $50

VIRTUAL-Critical access hospitals $25

VIRTUAL-HaysMed/Pawnee Valley Associates $0

Non-HaysMed providers on-site $50

Critical access hospitals on-site $25

HaysMed/Pawnee Valley Associates $0

Bi-State Stroke Consortium members $0

* HaysMed on-site enrollment is limited to 50 participants.

You can register online: Online Registration (haysmed.com) 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: HaysMed 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.

Jul15

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HaysMed Welcomes Two New Physicians

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Urology

Hays, KS – HaysMed welcomes two new physicians to their medical staff. Dr. Rajbabu Krishnamoorthy, Urologist and Dr. Artem Ryazantsev, Hospitalist began working on July 1.

Dr. Krishnamoorthy completed medical school at Stanley Medical College in India. He completed a fellowship in Urology. He joins the HaysMed Urology clinic. Appointments can be made at 785-628-6014.

Dr. Ryazantsev completed medical school at Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California. He also completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF Fresno, Fresno California. He will be part of the hospitalist team that takes care of in-patients while they are hospitalized at HaysMed.

Jul8

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DOT Physicals Now Available at HaysMed Walk In-Clinic

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS – Beginning July 12, HayMed will offer DOT Physicals at the Walk-In Clinic located at 3216 Vine, Suite 20, Big Creek Crossing in Hays.

The expanded hours at the walk-in clinic give more flexibility for those seeking a DOT physical.

“Sometimes 8 to 5 isn’t always an easy time to get DOT physicals.” Said Zena Jacobs, Physician Practice Operations Officer. “We are very pleased to be able to offer this service to the public.”

To schedule an appointment, you can call 785-261-7065 or simply just walk in.

Jun21

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HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Twenty registered nurses at HaysMed and 2 from Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH) were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon. They completed the yearlong RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed.

The program began a year ago in July 2020 with training focused on clinical experience, one on one mentorship with their preceptor, high-fidelity simulations and on the job training. Additionally, nurses received training from professionals in several departments, such as radiology, pharmacy, cardiac care, peri-op and others.

The RN Residency class from Hays included Emily Bellerive, RN, Taryn Bilbrey, RN, Katelyn Billings, RN, Amelia Borell, RN, Alexa Basgall, RN, Emily Duncan, RN, Ruth Hair, RN, Avery Hall, RN, Samantha Hollerich, RN, Dustin Koster, RN, Katie Kreutzer, RN, Dallas Mead, RN, Kayla Reed, RN, Courtney Robinson, RN, Haley Schonthaler, RN, Autumn Smades, RN, Emily Sable, RN, Morgan Tebo, RN, Melanie Tilton, RN and Megan Walter, RN. Those from PVCH included Joey Benish, RN and Christy Green, RN.

“It is so important for new nursing graduates to have a group of peers and mentors who assist them in enhancing their skills and becoming comfortable with the challenges of practice,” said Shari Hertel, RN Residency Coordinator. “Our program is evidence based, with positive clinical outcomes that will help not only the participating nurses, but also our patients.”

Currently there are 16 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins in July. The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

Jun14

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

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,Emergency Department News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS – HaysMed has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2021. HaysMed is one of only 212 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 two consecutive years (2019 and 2020), and performed at the highest level 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, and cardiologist at 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 Centers for Disease Control estimates that almost 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.

“Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of cardiac care for patients in Western Kansas.” Said Eddie Herrman, President and CEO. “The Debakey Heart Institute was founded over 20 years ago for the purpose of giving people in the area access to life saving cardiac care. Time is of the essence in treating heart attacks and having cardiac care available close to home has a direct effect on saving lives.”

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.

Jun4

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HaysMed Recognized for 2021 Excellence in Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Awards

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS – HaysMed was recently recognized by the Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) for their efforts in saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation with an Excellence in Donation Award.

Based on 2020 donation outcomes, MTN presents the Excellence in Organ Donation Award to hospitals that had greater than 75% of eligible families granting authorization for donation. They honor hospitals with the Excellence in Tissue Donation Award that had at least 15 eligible tissue donors with greater than 40% of families granting authorization.

MTN collaborates with nearly 250 hospitals.

Heidi Gohl, BSN, RN, VA-BC and Terry Siek, VP for Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer attended the awards ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of HaysMed.

May18

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HaysMed Awards Inaugural Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS – Susan Amrein, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, (APRN) was awarded the first annual Advanced Practice Provider (APP) of the Year Award at HaysMed. This award recognizes an advanced provider that supports the vision, mission, and goals of HaysMed, serves as a role model and successful mentor, improves collaboration, and encourages productive relationships with different levels of hospital Associates. Other criteria include showing leadership in quality improvement, participates in hospital and community affairs and influences positive cultural change regarding the growth and recognitions of the APP role at the hospital.

Amrein is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner at Family Medicine. She has been with HaysMed for 35 years. Co-workers remarked on her work ethic and knowledge, rarely missing a day at work, and treating all patients with dignity and respect and often altering her schedule to accommodate patient’s needs. She is noted as being one of the most stable entities to the medical care in the Hays Community adapting to the many changes in healthcare while continually providing excellent medical care.

In addition to the HaysMed recognition Amrein was also given a letter of commendation for her years of service as an APRN and as a mentor and instructor in the Department of Nursing at Fort Hays State University. Dr. Richard Rajewski, a former physician at Family Medicine, presented her with the letter.

May4

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FREE KidsQuest Summer Program for Kids

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,The Center News

HAYS, Kan.– The Center for Health Improvement and the HaysMed Foundation are sponsoring the annual FREE KidsQuest this summer. Kids will be encouraged to log 60 miles of fitness by running, walking, biking, swimming or completing the Kid’s Quest exercises. Participants will be figuratively traveling through Kansas. As they reach a destination, they will become eligible to earn prizes (coupons) from local business sponsors.

KidsQuest is recommended for children Pre-K through 8^th grade.

KidsQuest will begin on Tuesday, June 1^st and conclude on Sunday, August 15^th. T-shirt and coupon pick up will be offered Wednesday, August 11^th from 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. and 4:30-6:30p.m. at The Center gazebo (located east of The Center). Prizes picked up after August 11^th will be available at The Center for Health Improvement front desk and can be picked up during normal business hours.

You can register your child at www.thecenter.haysmed.com/kidsquest . If you register by May 31^st you will receive a free t-shirt.