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Aug18
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HaysMed Anesthesia Welcomes New Providers

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, KS – Two new providers have joined HaysMed Anesthesia this summer.  Dr. Kenneth Kreisler, Anesthesiologist, and Hayley Hullman, CRNA, are recent additions to the group.

Dr. Kreisler completed medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, Nevada.   He did his residency and fellowship at West Virginia University Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Dr. Kreisler is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Hayley Hullman, CRNA, received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences.  She received her Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from The University of Kansas Medical Center.  She is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Aug3
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HaysMed Recognizes Nursing Staff

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, Kansas – HaysMed recently recognized Kirsten Schroeder, Patient Care Technician (PCT) with the PCT of the Year award.  A PCT is a vital part of the patient care team and are key in keeping processes running smoothly.  She works on the Acute Care Unit.          

Schroeder was noted for going above and beyond for patients and co-workers.  She consistently strives to provide a quality environment of care for patients and sets an example for others.

Jul31
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HaysMed Athletic Sports Injury Clinic Begins Seeing Patients August 8

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

HAYS, Kansas – The HaysMed Athletic Sports Injury Walk-In Clinic will once again be seeing patients starting August 8.    Athletes who get hurt during the week have several options to seek immediate care.  The sports injury walk-in clinic is open Monday and Thursdays from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at the Hays Orthopedic Clinic, 2500 Canterbury Drive.  This year there are also expanded time for same or next day appointments.

Dr. Wally Walstrom, board-certified sports medicine physician, is the medical director of the clinic.  Dr. Walstrom is full-time at the Hays Orthopedic Clinic and has increased availability to see injured athletes.

“Any injury that raises a concern and a parent or a coach thinks an athlete needs to be evaluated can be seen in the clinic.”  Said Walstrom.

The clinic gives injured athletes the opportunity to see a provider without going through an emergency department or waiting to schedule an appointment.  All acute injuries including concussions are seen at the clinic.

Digital x-ray services are available at the clinic, and, if needed, the process of getting an MRI can be set in motion.

“It’s a nice option for families to see someone who has the ability and training to manage an athlete’s injury,” stated Walstrom.   “Once evaluated we can get you in quickly to see an appropriate Orthopedic Surgeon, if necessary.” 

Athletes leave the clinic with a plan of recovery and return to play.  The recovery process begins sooner for athletes seen in the clinic.  They can be fitted with crutches or knee braces, if necessary, and when they leave, they know what follow up is needed. 

For athletes requiring rehabilitation, sports specific programs can immediately be started with the Outpatient Rehab Center located just steps away from the Orthopedic Clinic.

“The Athletic Injury Walk-In Clinic helps take care of the kids in our community,” Walstrom said. “They will start their recovery process faster so they can safely get back to their sport quicker.”

Jul26
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HaysMed Physician Named to Kansas State High School Activities Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News

Hays, KS – Dr. Wally Walstrom, an Orthopedic physician who specializes in Sports Medicine at the Orthopedic Clinic, was recently selected to be part of the Kansas State High School Activities Association Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

The committee’s primary role is to advise and work cooperatively with the Associates’ s Executive Board, staff, and legal counsel in matters related to sports medicine and student-athlete safety within the 750 member schools.  Additional responsibilities include evaluating and developing potential recommendations, guidelines, policies, services and educational resources related to medical and student safety matters.

The committee was formed in 2014 and meets twice a year.

Jul20
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HaysMed Welcomes “Hoss” the Pet Therapy Dog

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,HaysMed News

HAYS, KS – A new volunteer began his duties last week at HaysMed.  Hoss, a husky/German shepherd mix, started his new job as a therapy dog.

Hoss made his first appearance on the Acute Care Unit, visiting with approved patients, as well as Associates. Hoss is 10 years old and belongs to Andrea Coover, APRN, who works in the Pulmonology Clinic. Andrea and Hoss are a certified Pet Therapy Team through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Pet Therapy provides a positive social interaction between the pet and a patient, family, or staff member. Pet therapy sessions at the hospital are a great way to help patients feel happy. Handlers and their dogs make short visits to the rooms of patients to help relieve stress, depression, and anxiety. Pet therapy is known for lifting spirits and lowering blood pressure when patients interact with the dog.  Patients and children who engage in pet therapy find it provides a comforting source for healing.

Hoss and Andrea will visit patients and staff on Wednesday afternoons! The program is currently being piloted on the Acute Care Unit, but plans are to expand our program to other units soon. 

The pet therapy program at HaysMed is sponsored by the HaysMed Volunteers.  If you are interested in the pet therapy program, please contact Nikki Mihm at Nikki.mihm@haysmed.com or 785-623-5890.  Each of our Pet Therapy Teams are certified through a national pet therapy organization.

Jul19
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HaysMed Nurse Earns Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certifications

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, KS – Shaley Knickerbocker, BSN, RN recently earned board Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certifications.  Knickerboacker earned the credential of SANE-A (Adult/Adolescent), and SANE-P (Pediatric).   She is a part of the Sexual Assault Forensic Nursing program at HaysMed.

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.

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.  Knickerbocker joins Jessica Albers and Trisha Haskell as having attained SANE-A and SANE-P certifications at HaysMed. 

Within the state of Kansas there are currently 24 SANE-A and 12 SANE-P certified nurses. HaysMed’s Forensic Nursing program was established in 2010 and was the first forensic SANE program in western Kansas.  If you are interested in joining the Forensic Nursing Program, please contact Cammie Townley cammie.townley@haysmed.com

Jul14
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HaysMed Clinics Announces New Providers

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News

HAYS, KS – Four HaysMed clinics have added new providers recently. 

Tiffany DeWitt, APRN has joined the Urology Clinic.  DeWitt graduated from Tabor College with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.  She obtained her Master’s of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from United State University.

New to the Pediatric Clinic is Kaitlin Robben, APRN.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University and a Masters in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner from Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.

Danielle Spencer is the new Physician Assistant in Cancer Clinic.  She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Kansas, Lawrence and her Master’s of Science in Physician Studies from Wichita State University.

The Family Medicine Clinic welcomed Danielle VonFeldt, APRN on July 1.  She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing and a Master’s of science degree in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Walden University, Minneapolis Minnesota.

Jul11
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HaysMed Awards Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year Award

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, KS – Karen Matal, LPN was recently recognized with the Lanita Smith LPN of the year award for her focus on quality patient care, compassion, service to others and willingness to do what is necessary to provide great customer service to those she works with and around.

The LPN of the Year award is named after Smith, a former nurse that took pride in her role as an LPN and her ability to positively impact a patient’s life as a nurse in many different roles at HaysMed.  This award honors an LPN who displays many of the same characteristics that Smith had including kindness, compassion, concern and friendliness all the while being a great member of the patient care team.  

Matal works in the Medical Specialists Clinic.

Jun9
00

HaysMed Honors Nurses Completing the RN Residency Program

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News

HAYS, Kansas – Seventeen registered nurses at HaysMed were honored recently at a recognition ceremony and luncheon.  They completed the year-long RN Residency Program offered at HaysMed.

The program began a year ago in July 2021 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 Alexis Clarke, RN, Lyric Dewey, RN, Yetunde Egundyti, RN, Amethyst Encarnacion, RN, Julia Gfeller, RN, Tina Ariano Kirton, RN, Lori Leiker, RN, Olubukola Ogunsakin, RN, Beverley Sammons, RN, Sarah Schaffer, RN, Cassie Schemm, RN, Sara Schippers, RN, Gannon Spresser, RN, Taylor Wade, RN, Jenna Wark, RN, Rystal Waldman, RN and Lee Ann Wilson, 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 Jennifer Peirano, 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 20 nurses scheduled in the next program which begins July 11, 2023.  The program is open to newly graduated RNs and RNs that have less than one year of acute care experience.

 

 

May10
00

HaysMed Nurse Recognized with Daisy Award

By Gayla Wichman - Daisy Award Winner,HaysMed News,Nursing News

Hays, KS –Erin Bowers, RN, was recently recognized as a Daisy Award winner at HaysMed.  This award is presented to a nurse in deep appreciation of all that they do, who they are, and the incredible meaningful difference that they have made in the lives of so many people.  Bowers was nominated by a patient’s family member.

Bowers was selected from a group of blinded nominations voted on by the HaysMed Practice Committee.  The Practice Committee consists of nursing staff, supervisors, and directors from HaysMed.  Nominations are received from patients and family members, physicians, volunteers, and Associates for nurses in inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings.

“We are proud to be among the hospitals participating in The DAISY Award program,” said Terry Siek, VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed.  “Nurses are heroes every day. It’s important that our nurses know their work is highly valued, and The DAISY Foundation provides another way for us to do that.”

The DAISY Award is an international 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 785.623.2365.

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