Nov19

HAYSMED OFFERS WINTER SESSION OF ATHLETIC EDGE

(November 19, 2018, Hays, Kansas) – The Winter Session of Athletic Edge at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will run from December 3 through February 23. This program is designed for ages 10 – 18 to increase their skills in a fun, positive environment. Our certified professional trainer will determine your individual strengths and weaknesses and then guide you through an intense program. Workouts are designed to motivate and challenge athletes while providing age-level safe and appropriate techniques and corrections that set a foundation for good life-time habits. We will also teach you how to decrease your chance of injury so that you’re able to stay in the game as long as you want. Whatever your sport of choice, we can help you turn small gains into big results.

Workouts are held every Monday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The Winter Session offers three program options.

The Weights & Gym Workout is a full 2 hours per session. It consists of a signature workout program plus individualized weight training program. The training isi deal for inexperienced lifters who need more guidance. This option is also great for highly motivated athletes who want to supplement their school’s weight training with a more sport-specific or need-specific program. The cost of the program is $200.

A second option, Gym Workout only is a 1 hour per session. This option is ideal for athletes who are already involved with weight training at their school but want to supplement their program with our speed and agility workouts. This option also works well for younger athletes who do not feel they are ready for weight training. The fee is $125.

The third program is the Weights Workout only which is 1 hour per session. This option is great for athletes who want an individualized weight training program that is sport specific. For athletes who are busy with school workouts, open gyms and rec games, our weight program offers a great way to still improve strength and ability while avoiding burn out. In addition, our certified strength and conditioning specialists focus on proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Cost for this program is $125.

There is a special discount offered for those families with multiple children enrolled in the program. The first child is full price while sisters and brothers receive $25 off their session.

In addition to the three programs the Athletic Edge also offers individual and small group training session. If you’d like a one on one training program at a great price or a small group training program with friends, please contact us for more information including available dates/times . You can contact The Center for Health Improvement to sign up or for more information contact me @785-623-6369 or shawn.landers@haysmed.com

Nov12

00

HaysMed Associate Receives Quarterly Associate Spirit Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, Kansas (Oct 31, 2017)— Jane Soukup, Graphic Design Specialist in Marketing, was recently awarded HaysMed’s quarterly Associate Spirit Award. The Associate Spirit Award recognizes an outstanding Associate who has gone above and beyond their daily job duties to care for a patient, visitor or Associate at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Jane went above and beyond when a family needed help finding the Convenient Care Walk In Clinic. They were from out of town and had come to the main hospital campus. She was just getting off work and offered to have the family follow her in their vehicle to Convenient Care in order to make sure they arrived at the correct location.

Soukup was awarded the traveling “Associate Spirit Stick”, $50 in chamber checks, and her own Associate Spirit Award parking spot for 90 days.

Oct31

00

HaysMed Recertified as a Primary Stroke Center Hospital

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

(Hays, KS – Oct 31, 2018) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, recently successfully completed an on site survey of their stroke program. The hospital was awarded a three year extension of their certification as a Primary Stroke Center hospital by DNV Healthcare reaffirming the hospitals’ readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. HaysMed was the first hospital in Kansas to receive this designation in 2013 and has remained certified since that time.

The three-year certification from DNV Healthcare, a hospital accreditation organization with some of the toughest standards in health care, means HaysMed’s stroke response staff follows the best methods to fast-track patients suspected of stroke so doctors can begin brain-saving treatments immediately.

“This certification let’s our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care.” Said Erin Hemphill, MD, Hospitalist and medical director of the stroke program at HaysMed. “It’s a combination of the right medical teams, equipment, and training to quickly assess and treat strokes. Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program to improve every life we touch.”

HaysMed stroke response includes in hospital collaboration that speeds diagnosis and treatment during a patient’s crucial first moments at the hospital. The Hospital’s Emergency Department hospitalists, neurology and critical care departments work together – sharing lab results and CT scans, examining patients and recommending treatment all within a short time of a patient’s arrival.

As part of its review, DNV inspected actual and potential patient outcomes, as well as required processes followed by the hospital’s stroke care team. DNV surveyors assessed the care provided at HaysMed, including the appropriateness of the care and hospital services within the context of the certification requirements.

Surveyors also visited the areas where stroke patients are diagnosed and treated and reviewed clinical records, staff records and other documentation to validate information gained from observations and interviews.

“HaysMed will continue to put quality processes and programs in place to provide the best health care for the people of Western Kansas,” said Hemphill. “Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence, and it demonstrates that the hospital is performing at the highest level.”

Oct25

00

HaysMed Hosts Diabetes Symposium

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 26)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present a Diabetes Symposium on Tuesday, December 4, 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 and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 4:30pm. Topics covered include: overview of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea with diabetes and obesity and weight loss and insulin sensitivity.

Speakers for the program include: John Miles, MD, Endocrinologist, Brian Noone, RN, Sleep Lab, Zurab Tsereteli, MD, Surgeon, Dorothy Gideon, RN, Tara Roa, PA-C, CDE all with The University of Kansas Health System; Diane Bickford, President, TriVantage Development.

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 6.00 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 6.0 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

EMS approval pending.

The fee for the program is $60 for non HaysMed employees, $30 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Great Bend and Larned Associates, part of The University of Kansas Health System. 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. Workshop fees will be refunded if notification of cancellation is made 24-hours prior to the workshop.

Oct15

00

HaysMed Hosts Spiritual Care in Healthcare

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 15, 2018)— HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will present Spiritual Care in Healthcare on Tuesday, October 23. The program is 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.

The program is designed to educate healthcare professionals and clergy in being present with patients and families during crisis and with patients of various faith traditions and their special needs.

Registration and breakfast for the program begins at 8:00 am. The program runs from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. Topics covered include: theology and philosophy of pastoral care, communication and the practice of listening and ministering in grief and loss.

Speaker for the program is Al Henager, MRE, DipIPS, Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.

The program is designed for Advance Practice Nurses, 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.

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

Respiratory TherapistsThe Hays Medical Center Respiratory Care Continuing Education Evaluator on behalf of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts has approved this program for 3.0 CRCE hours. Providership No. 004.

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

The fee for the program is $10 for non HaysMed employees, $10 for CAH employees. There is no registration fee for HaysMed, Great Bend and Larned Associates of The University of Kansas Health System. 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.

Oct8

00

HaysMed Welcomes New Ear, Nose and Throat Physician

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Oct 8, 2018) –Justin R. Bond, MD, FACS, has joined the medical staff of HaysMed.

Dr. Bond, ENT, joins Dr(s). Douglas E. Barnes, Michael Franklin, Matthew D. Glynn, Tyler Grindal, Scot Hirschi, Robert V. Lane and Jason A. Meyers at the Ear, Nose and Throat clinic at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Dr. Bond graduated from medical school and completed a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at The University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City. His clinical practice is focused on Head & Neck Cancer, Head & Neck Oncology, MicroVascular Reconstruction, Parathyroid Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Bond’s specialties include Cosmetic/plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, ENT-Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Oncology and Head and Neck Cancer Surgery.

“We are excited to add another ENT specialist to our group.” Said Bryce Young, Chief Operating Officer at HaysMed. “Being a part of the system played an integral role in arranging for Dr. Bond to see patients in Hays.”

Dr. Bond is now accepting new patients. Please call 785-650-2880 or go to haysmed.com/ent

Oct4

00

HaysMed Recognizes 2018 Second Quarter Patient Satisfaction Award Winners

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 4, 2018)—The OB Unit, Sleep Center, Orthopedic Clinic and Human Resources were recently named the patient satisfaction award winners for the second quarter of 2018 at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

Each quarter HaysMed recognizes the patient satisfaction award winners based on results from CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) surveys administrated by HealthStream. Health Stream is the research firm HaysMed contracts with to conduct the government required Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) hospital surveys on patient experience. The CAHPS survey is the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients’ perspectives of hospital care. The CAHPS Hospital Survey is a survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patients’ perceptions of their hospital experience. Four areas are recognized every quarter including an inpatient department, an outpatient department, a clinic and a non-clinical area.

The OB Unit was recognized for having the highest improvement in overall satisfaction from the first quarter to the 4^th quarter of FY2018. Last year they had 572 deliveries, 684 lactation consultations and triaged 638 lactation triage phone calls.

The Sleep Center, an outpatient department, had the highest improvement in overall satisfaction for FY2018. In 2017 the department did 439 sleep studies and 120 EEGs. They have 4 full times associates. The EEG studies, which began in December of 2017, are a direct result of a joint effort with The University of Kansas Health System Neurology department. The Sleep Center serves patients in Kansas, southern Nebraska and eastern Colorado.

The Center is accredited through the Academy of Sleep medicine. They also are involved in mobile testing which brings sleep testing to many of the area communities.

Garnering the clinic award was the Orthopedic Clinic. They had a 16% increase in overall satisfaction for FY2018 and are at the 99^th percentile. The clinic averages 1100 patients a month and they provider outreach clinics in Great Bend, Larned, Colby, Scott City and Hill City.

They are a certified hip and knee center of excellence and are the official orthopedic physicians for Fort Hays State University Athletics.

Human Resources received the Customer Service Award for their significant contributions to the mission, vision and values of HaysMed. The department has 7 full time Associates who provide services to a total of 1723 Associates. This includes all Associates at Hays, Larned and Great Bend. They process approximately 3000 application per year and last year hired 241 new Associates.

-30-

Oct4

00

HaysMed To Hold Special Remembering Together Remembrance Walk

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Oct. 4, 2018) The Birthing Unit at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, will host Remembering Together Remembrance Walk on Sunday, October 21. Participants are asked to meet in Hadley Room 2 at HaysMed at 2:00 pm. The group will be walking on the fitness trail so please dress for appropriate weather conditions. This special service is for anyone who has experienced a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.

-30-

Oct4

00

HaysMed Expands Cardiac Care Services with New Heart Failure Clinic

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,HaysMed News

Hays, KS (Oct 4, 2018) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, recently added a monthly heart failure clinic at the DeBakey Heart Institute.

Bhanu Gupta, MD, Nicholas Haglund, MD and Andrew Sauer, MD, all with The University of Kansas Health System, will be in Hays on a regular basis to see patients diagnosed with heart failure. This team brings advanced treatment options for heart failure that are not currently available in the region, such as CardioMems and ventricular assist devices.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 5.7 million adults in the United States have heart failure. Early detection and diagnosis are critical for improving quality and length of life. Common symptoms include:

Shortness of breath
Cough or wheezing
Fatigue
Swelling of the feet, ankles or legs
Sudden weight gain
Reduced appetite and nausea

“We’re fortunate that being part of the system has afforded us the opportunity to offer specialized expertise and advancements not previously available in our region.” Said Jeffery Curtis, MD, FACC, FACP, cardiologist and director of cardiology services at HaysMed DeBakey Heart Clinic. “Our cardiology team continues to explore innovative ways to broaden the depth of heart services for our patients.”

For more information please call 888-625-4699 or go to www.haysmed.com

Oct3

00

HaysMed Offers Flexible Staffing Positions for Nursing

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS (Oct 2, 2018) –HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Medical Center, is offering a flexible staffing choice for nurses. PatientsFIRST is an initiative to eliminate extra shifts and better accommodate the hospital patient census highs and lows.

Nurses are required to have a BSN and one year of inpatient experience within the last 2 years in the unit of specialty.

“This is the first time we have offered this type of nursing position at HaysMed,” said Terry Siek, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President for Patient Care Services. “We are expecting a positive response to these open positions.”

Flexible staffing allows a nurse to make the most of their time, passion and talent while reaching their full potential in terms of maximum work/life balance.

For more information on how to apply and frequently asked questions go to https://bit.ly/2IxpuRa