News from Hilo Medical Center
News from Hilo Medical Center December 2015
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East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Hoola Hamakua and Kau Hospital, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 373 beds and over 1,300 employees and a medical staff comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. The region has a network of 10 outpatient clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 44,000 patients annually. Hale Hoola Hamakua and Kau Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals.
The East Hawaii Region of HHSC is part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, a public entity established in 1996 by the State of Hawaii to fulfill the promise to provide quality, hometown healthcare.
For more information, go to: http://www.hilomedicalcenter.org, http://www.halehoolahamakua.org or http://www.kauhospital.org.
Hilo Medical Center Ranks as Top Performing Hospital in Hawaii
Nationwide ranking in the top 2% for preventing hospital-acquired conditions
Hilo Medical Center continues to receive national attention for its transformation to one of Hawaii’s top performing hospitals.
“Last week, we were informed that Hilo Medical Center had the best scores in the state for preventing hospital-acquired conditions,” said Dan Brinkman, East Hawaii Regional CEO of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. “In fact, just 54 hospitals in the country posted better scores. This ranking demonstrates the high quality of our services that result in better outcomes for our patients.”
l to r: Chad Shibuya, Infection Control Director; Pedro Odasco, Environmental Services Worker; Tandy Newsome, Quality Management Director; Noriko Panek, Critical Care Unit Nurse; Dr. Francis Cavanaugh and Darrel Mosher, Respiratory Therapy Manager; all contribute to Hilo Medical Center’s success in preventing hospital-acquired conditions and top ranking in the state.
Hospitals, both public and private nationwide, are required to track and measure key indicators. They are then ranked under the nation’s Department of Health and Human Services. Those hospitals that rank poorly are penalized by adjusted Medicare payments.
“Beyond the financial incentive, we have an incredible team of physicians, nurses, aides and housekeepers in all clinical areas who care deeply about our community and are committed to quality and patient satisfaction,” said Brinkman.
The ranking by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) scores Hilo Medical Center with a 1.5 for hospital-acquired conditions, placing it among the top 2% of the 3,308 hospitals across the nation involved in the CMS HAC Reduction Program. Hospitals in Hawaii were ranked (in order):
1. Hilo Medical Center
2. North Hawaii Community Hospital
3. Kuakini Medical Center
4. Kona Community Hospital
5. Castle Medical Center
6. Straub Clinic and Hospital
7. The Queen’s Medical Center
8. Kaiser Foundation Hospital
9. Wilcox Memorial Hospital
10. Wahiawa General Hospital
11. Pali Momi Medical Center
12. Maui Memorial Medical Center
Hilo Medical Center created multi-disciplinary teams to research best practices for minimizing patient infections, particularly with patients who have foley catheters, central lines, a surgical procedure, or are assisted by a ventilator. “Once these evidence-based practices were identified, we educated all clinical staff and tracked compliance data,” said Arthur Sampaga Jr., Chief Nursing Officer. “I applaud the clinical staff for making these best practices part of their everyday routine.”
“Our staff continues to find ways to produce exceptional results,” said Chad Shibuya, HMC Infection Control Director. “Everyone who touches a patient, including our housekeeping staff, helps maintain a safe environment and deserves credit for our excellence.”
Hilo Medical Center’s top Hawaii ranking follows several other recent honors and accolades recognizing important milestones in its transformation as a leading hospital in Hawaii.
Sharing Our ‘Buy Local” Message
What do Stephen Wong, Mike Dowsett, Virginia Maeda, Lisa Young, Chantelle Kaapuni-Figueroa, Dennis Vierra, Rosemarie Hurley, Gary Safarik, Stacie Mandaloniz, Chelden Caitano, Jacob Batalona, Barbara Beatty, and the Harmeling, Kurohara and Gancinias ohanas have in common? They’ve all shared their very personal stories of the excellent care they’ve received at Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho’ola Hamakua and Ka’u Hospital.
Mahalo to our ambassadors who participated in our Hawaii Tribune-Herald and social media campaigns that feature the high quality healthcare East Hawaii residents receive right here at home.
Alzheimer’s Assoc Presentations Set in Hilo, Kona and Waimea
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In Kona at the Regency, 75-181 Hualalai Rd., Kailua-Kona
Friday, January 8, 2016
6:00 PM—8:00 PM
What Is Dementia; Stages, Symptoms, Treatments
Saturday, January 9, 2016
9:00 AM—11:00 AM
Legal Affairs in Dementia
11:00 AM—1:00 PM
Still Alice (Movie)
1:00 PM—3:00 PM
Communication and Behaviors in Dementia; causes of behaviors with possible interventions
Supported in part by the Remembering Doc Buyers Fund
Limited seating. Register with Chris Ridley, 443-7360
In Waimea at Tutu’s House,
64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea
Saturday, January 23, 2016
9:00 AM —11:00 AM
What Is Dementia; Stages, Symptoms, Treatments
11:00 AM —1:00 PM
Still Alice (Movie)
1:00 PM —3:00 PM
Communication and Behaviors in Dementia; causes of behaviors with possible interventions
Supported in part by the Remembering Doc Buyers Fund
Limited seating Register with Chris Ridley, 443-7360
Action for Health Justice announces Health Insurance Enrollment Glossary
With the third Open Enrollment Period underway, AHJ partners across the country are working to provide assistance to those who need help navigating the health insurance enrollment process, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AAs and NHPIs)—a community where one in three have difficulty speaking, writing, or reading English.
In order to increase the effectiveness of in-person, in-language health care enrollment assistance, AHJ worked with certified outreach and enrollment assistors, and other community partners to develop its Glossary. Last year, AHJ released its Glossary in Chinese (Traditional), Korean and Vietnamese. It was the first step in an effort to respond to a lack of reference tools for those working to get health care coverage for this community.
The AHJ Glossary contains approximately 100 of the most frequently used (and often confused) terms encountered by in-person assisters and navigators. Many AHJ partners including navigators, Certified Application Counselors (CACs), Community Based Oragnizations (CBOs), and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) identified common terms in the Glossary and took part in its translation and review process.
With the success of its Glossary, AHJ is pleased to make it available in the following languages: Laotian, Marshallese, Tagalog and Tongan—and will release additional languages in the coming weeks. It is AHJ’s hope that its Glossary will be a helpful tool in ensuring more AA and NHPI communities understand the Marketplace and get covered this Open Enrollment Period.
Request your free copy of AHJ’s Glossary here.
AHJ is the only national coalition working to reach and enroll AAs and NHPIs through one-on-one in-person assistance in more than 50 Asian and Pacific Islander languages. The Glossary is a resource to help assisters provide accurate translations and help more people get covered.
We look forward to working with our partners and hope this resource will continue to benefit in-language efforts to reach and enroll AAs and NHPIs in health insurance. If you have any questions regarding the AHJ Glossary, please email ahj-glossary@aapcho.org.
Asian Pacific Community in Action
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Charles B. Wang Community Health Center
Healthy House Merced
Hmong American Partnership
International Community Health Services
JR Language
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KERN Global Language Services
Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services
Lowell Community Health Center
Marshallese Educational Initiative, Inc.
National Tongan American Society
Operation Samahan
PALS for Health
South Asian Network
Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken
Tyson Foods Inc. Recalls Chicken Product Due To Possible Adulteration
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Hormel Foods voluntarily recalls some jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter
10/29/2015 02:05 PM EDTHormel Foods Sales LLC is voluntarily recalling 153 cases, or 1,871 total pounds, of a single code date of SKIPPY Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, due to the possibility that some jars may contain small pieces of metal shavings which were discovered on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning. Foodborne objects that are greater than 7mm in length may cause injury such as severe choking with airway obstruction, gastrointestinal peroration or secondary infection.
Domestic Violence Action Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
Matt Levi Investigates: Domestic Violence
The Men’s March Against Violence was a raging success. Dr Jamie Ford has perfected the art of emcee-ing. Dr Salvatore Lanzilotti received the Distinguished Citizen Award for his unparalleled leadership in every position he has held, sharpening understanding about domestic violence. George Greene, CEO and President of the HealthCare Association of Hawaii lent his personal and professional perspective to the issue. Dr. Jerris Hedges, as Honorary Chair, mobilized the university community and employed media resources to emphasize the importance of men speaking out about domestic violence. Catholic Charities Hawaii, C&C of Honolulu, DVAC, HSCADV, Kapiolani Community College, PACT, PHOCUSED, Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, Central Pacific Bank, Kaiser Permanente, Waipahu High School, University of Hawaii, Honolulu Police Department, Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaii Community Foundation, Damien High School, St. Louis High School, UH Athletics, Pacific Business News, Commission on the Status of Fatherhood, Salvation Army ATS, Ala Ku’ola, and government officials (State Legislators, Mayor’s Cabinet members, City Council members)… were all represented at the event.
UH Strong in Men’s March Against Violence
The 25th Anniversary Gala, hosted by the Domestic Violence Action Center, featuring Travis Thompson, Starr Kalahiki and Na Wahine O La’akea brought friends, supporters and allies together to reflect on the progress that has been made in our communities over the last 25 years.
First Lady Dawn Ige presented the agency with a Commendation, Diane Paloma opened the evening with a beautiful oli, and Eric Schiff carried the guests through an exciting live auction, featuring paintings by Eva Makk, a surfboard shaped by Ninja Surfboards, a Roy’s feast prepared at the buyer’s home and a HASR Bistro wine tasting party. Iona dancers were there, Heart Art gave guests an opportunity to attach a ribbon (Peace Begins with Me) to further sculpt the artwork donated by Jonathan Swanz. The Chalkboards were available, for personal messaging about “A Loving Relationship is _______.” Services for Safety were available for support from guests and Pegge Hopper recyclable bags and mugs were on sale. Jade Moon served as the solo sister emcee, bringing her whole self to the task at hand. Her voice is one of beauty and conviction always. DVAC staff worked together with community allies who served on committees to bring the Gala to life. Judi Morris chaired the Gala Planning Committee which was comprised of Marsha Bolson, Suzanne Young, Bridget Holthus, Cori Weston, Cedric Duarte and Ikaika Hussey. Michele Nishikawa chaired the Silent Auction Committee which successfully collected donations of art, certificates for food, clothes, athletic and professional training and jewelry. Vera Wright, Cori Weston, Ikaika Hussey and Rex Fujichaku (current DVAC Board President) served as the Table Sales committee.November brings us The Art of Peace exhibition at the Pegge Hopper Gallery. This invitational fundraiser exhibit will feature more than 50 artists who have agreed to participate in the show, with A. Kimberlin Blackburn serving as the Committee Chair. The exhibit kicks off with an opening Reception on November 12, 2015 from 5:00pm – 7:30pm and runs through December 12, 2015. Some of the featured artists include Keli’i Beyer, A. Kimberlin Blackburn, Margaret Ezekiel, Jon Hamblin, Nanci Hersh, Ryan Higa, Pegge Hopper, May Izumi, John Koga, Marcia Morse, Betsy Robertson, Esther Shimazu and Liz Train. Through a month long silent auction bidding process or buy-it-now options, funds will be raised for DVAC.
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While it may seem early to think about holiday gift giving, we are promoting Poinsettias for Peace now because we want to make your holiday shopping easy this year. With a few “clicks”, you can purchase beautiful locally grown 6″ Red Poinsettias to give to your clients or colleagues, family and friends while also supporting a valuable community resource. Or, you can make a monetary donation in their name and we will send a Personalized Holiday Greeting from you to them. Click on the image above to find out more and place your order!
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