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New CEO joins Intermountain Aug. 1, starts leadership role Oct. 16 Data‐sharing consor�um accelerates cancer precision medicine development Dr. Vivek Reddy named as Intermountain’s Chief Health Informa�on Officer Intermountain offers Naloxone to help prevent opioid‐related deaths CEO Dr. Charles Sorenson shares op�mism with U of U School of Medicine graduates Intermountain and Utah’s ElevateHER Challenge support women as leaders About half of Intermountain’s facili�es are now live on iCentra Advanced trauma care saves a life Utah’s primary elec�ons are June 28 Research highlight: heart device now available to all eligible Utah pa�ents Awards and recogni�on Visit the online Trustee Resource Center
New CEO Dr. A. Marc Harrison joins Intermountain Aug. 1, starts role as CEO Oct. 16
file:///Volumes/revolver/Brian%20Kearney%20Inc/2015%20Intermountain%20Trustee/Trustee_NL_June_2016.html 1/16 6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* Intermountain’s recently announced new President and CEO, A. Marc Harrison, MD, will join Intermountain Aug. 1 to begin transi�oning to his new role. Intermountain’s current President and CEO, Charles W. Sorenson, MD, will con�nue to lead the organiza�on un�l he re�res Oct. 15.
Our Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Harrison as the new Intermountain leader. He has had a dis�nguished career in pediatric cri�cal care, and he most recently held posi�ons as Chief of Interna�onal Business Development for Cleveland Clinic, headquartered in Ohio, and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, which is a mul�‐specialty hospital and part of Mubadala Healthcare’s network of healthcare facili�es. He previously served as Chief Medical Opera�ons Officer for Cleveland Clinic, where he was responsible for a broad range of clinical opera�ons worldwide, and as Chairman of Pediatric Cri�cal Care.
“Dr. Harrison has impressive experience and a proven track record of leading health organiza�ons and is immensely qualified to build on our legacy and oversee Intermountain as we con�nue the work of transforming healthcare to meet the challenges ahead,” Dr. Sorenson said. “I have tremendous confidence in his abili�es. Dr. Harrison will be an excellent fit for Intermountain. He embodies our Values, and is enthusias�c about our Mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible® and our Vision to be a model healthcare system.” 6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* IAn tnear�moonuanl tsaeianr Hche awltahsc caoren dLuecatdeedr,s hanipd I tnhse�rteu twea, sw ah ihcihg his lexvpeel octfe idnt teor eospte in tinh i2s 0p1o8s.i�on from talented leaders within Intermountain and around the country. “The na�onal “I cannot adequately express the gra�tude I have for my experience at Intermountain interest in this posi�on is a tribute to Dr. Sorenson’s excep�onal leadership,” said Sco Healthcare,” Dr. Sorenson said. “From my first days washing dishes at LDS Hospital as a Anderson, Chair of Intermountain’s Board of Trustees. “He’s built upon the legacy of teenager to my prac�ce as a surgeon and my administra�ve roles, I have loved my the leaders who came before him and established a growing local, na�onal, and work. Most par�cularly I have valued the opportuni�es it has given me to work with interna�onal reputa�on for Intermountain as an industry leader and model for people of such tremendous talent and character, who have dedicated themselves to evidence‐based medicine that provides high‐quality healthcare at sustainable costs.” making a difference in the lives of all they encounter.” Dr. Harrison earned an undergraduate degree at Haverford College and a medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School. He completed a residency and an internship in pediatric cri�cal care through the University of Utah School of Medicine, working Dpriamtaarily‐ sinh thaer cirni�cgal caoren unsitos rof Inutemrmo tunota ian’cs Pcreimlaeryr Cahtiledr ecn’as Hnocspeitarl. His pwirfee, Dcri. sMiaoryn C amrolee Hdarircisionn,e se rdveed vase thloe cphimef reesnidetnt in the same program. Dr. Marc Harrison later received a Masters of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University and completed addi�onal study in management at Harvard Business School.
Dr. Sorenson will remain with Intermountain as Founding Director of the
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Intermountain Healthcare has joined a new consor�um to advance cancer care through data sharing and to increase pa�ent access to clinical trials. The new consor�um, the Oncology Precision Network (OPN), was recently announced by Intermountain, Stanford Cancer Ins�tute, Providence Health & Services, and Syapse (a so�ware company). Responding to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Ini�a�ve, the OPN consor�um will share, as appropriate, aggregated cancer genomics data through an advanced so�ware pla�orm, rapidly bringing the most promising treatment insights to cancer pa�ents and physicians.
This unprecedented collabora�on between two of the na�on’s largest not‐for‐profit health systems, one of the country’s premier academic research centers, and a leading precision medicine so�ware company, aims to find breakthroughs in cancer care by leveraging previously untapped real‐world cancer genomics data while preserving privacy, security, and data rights.
The vast majority of cancer pa�ents are not treated by major cancer centers and don’t benefit from high‐volume‐based analy�cs. The OPN consor�um will open access to precision medicine and clinical trials to previously underserved cancer pa�ents and
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“I cannot adequately express the gra�tude I have for my experience at Intermountain Healthcare,” Dr. Sorenson said. “From my first days washing dishes at LDS Hospital as a teenager to my prac�ce as a surgeon and my administra�ve roles, I have loved my work. Most par�cularly I have valued the opportuni�es it has given me to work with people of such tremendous talent and character, who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of all they encounter.”
Data‐sharing consor um to accelerate cancer precision medicine development
Intermountain Healthcare has joined a new consor�um to advance cancer care through data sharing and to increase pa�ent access to clinical trials. The new consor�um, the Oncology Precision Network (OPN), was recently announced by Intermountain, Stanford Cancer Ins�tute, Providence Health & Services, and Syapse (a so�ware company). Responding to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Ini�a�ve, the OPN consor�um will share, as appropriate, aggregated cancer genomics data through an advanced so�ware pla�orm, rapidly bringing the most promising treatment insights to cancer pa�ents and physicians.
This unprecedented collabora�on between two of the na�on’s largest not‐for‐profit health systems, one of the country’s premier academic research centers, and a leading precision medicine so�ware company, aims to find breakthroughs in cancer care by leveraging previously untapped real‐world cancer genomics data while preserving privacy, security, and data rights.
The vast majority of cancer pa�ents are not treated by major cancer centers and don’t benefit from high‐volume‐based analy�cs. The OPN consor�um will open access to
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Read more about the consor�um here.
Dr. Vivek Reddy named as Intermountain’s Chief Health Informa on Officer
Vivek Reddy, MD, will begin serving as Intermountain’s new Chief Health Informa�on Officer in July, a�er transi�oning from his current posi�on as Chief Medical Informa�on Officer for the University of Pi sburgh Medical Center. He will report to Mark Briesacher, MD, Senior Vice President for Clinical Integra�on.
In his role, Dr. Reddy will assume responsibility for configuring, implemen�ng, and advancing iCentra and other clinical systems. He will work closely with David Gardiner, who will con�nue as Assistant Vice President of iCentra Opera�ons, to develop a well‐coordinated approach to the adop�on and use of meaningful technology. Dr. Reddy will champion and op�mize the physician and caregiver experience in using advanced clinical and financial systems to improve care delivery and pa�ent engagement.
Dr. Reddy’s appointment follows an extensive na�onal search. He brings strong exper�se in electronic health records and other technologies, as well as a research background in neurology and medical informa�cs. He has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and recently completed a Masters of Medical Management at Carnegie Mellon University. He completed an Internal Medicine internship, Neurology residency, and Vascular Neurology fellowship at University of Pi sburgh Medical Center.
Intermountain offers Naloxone to help prevent opioid‐related deaths
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Read more about the consor�um here.
Dr. Vivek Reddy named as Intermountain’s Chief Health Informa on Officer
Vivek Reddy, MD, will begin serving as Intermountain’s new Chief Health Informa�on Officer in July, a�er transi�oning from his current posi�on as Chief Medical Informa�on Officer for the University of Pi sburgh Medical Center. He will report to Mark Briesacher, MD, Senior Vice President for Clinical Integra�on.
In his role, Dr. Reddy will assume responsibility for configuring, implemen�ng, and advancing iCentra and other clinical systems. He will work closely with David Gardiner, who will con�nue as Assistant Vice President of iCentra Opera�ons, to develop a well‐coordinated approach to the adop�on and use of meaningful technology. Dr. Reddy will champion and op�mize the physician and caregiver experience in using advanced clinical and financial systems to improve care delivery and pa�ent engagement.
Dr. Reddy’s appointment follows an extensive na�onal search. He brings strong exper�se in electronic health records and other technologies, as well as a research background in neurology and medical informa�cs. He has a Doctor of Medicine degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and recently completed a Masters of Medical Management at Carnegie Mellon University. He completed an Internal Medicine internship, Neurology residency, and Vascular Neurology fellowship at University of Pi sburgh Medical Center.
Intermountain offers Naloxone to help prevent
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Opioid overdoses have reached epidemic levels in the na�on and in Utah. To help prevent overdose deaths, Intermountain now offers Naloxone—a lifesaving medica�on that reverses the effects of opioids—at pharmacies in our hospitals and clinics throughout Utah. Anyone can purchase Naloxone at our clinics without a doctor’s prescrip�on.
In Utah, deaths from prescrip�on medica�ons increased nearly 400 percent from 2000 to 2014, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven�on. Opioids include prescrip�on pain medica�ons and heroin, and their use is so prevalent that earlier this year, Governor Gary Herbert and the Utah Legislature declared drug overdose deaths a public health emergency.
Offering Naloxone is part of a statewide mul�‐faceted approach Intermountain is suppor�ng along with other health partners. More informa�on is available here.
In another effort, Intermountain is partnering in a behavioral health pilot program with the Utah Department of Health and health agencies in Davis and Weber Coun�es to iden�fy and help pa�ents at risk for abusing opiates.
President and CEO Dr. Charles Sorenson shares op mism for the future with U of U School of Medicine graduates
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Opioid overdoses have reached epidemic levels in the na�on and in Utah. To help prevent overdose deaths, Intermountain now offers Naloxone—a lifesaving medica�on that reverses the effects of opioids—at pharmacies in our hospitals and clinics throughout Utah. Anyone can purchase Naloxone at our clinics without a doctor’s prescrip�on.
In Utah, deaths from prescrip�on medica�ons increased nearly 400 percent from 2000 to 2014, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Preven�on. Opioids include prescrip�on pain medica�ons and heroin, and their use is so prevalent that earlier this year, Governor Gary Herbert and the Utah Legislature declared drug overdose deaths a public health emergency.
Offering Naloxone is part of a statewide mul�‐faceted approach Intermountain is suppor�ng along with other health partners. More informa�on is available here.
In another effort, Intermountain is partnering in a behavioral health pilot program with the Utah Department of Health and health agencies in Davis and Weber Coun�es to iden�fy and help pa�ents at risk for abusing opiates.
President and CEO Dr. Charles Sorenson shares op mism for the future with U of U School of Medicine graduates
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Intermountain Healthcare President and CEO Charles Sorenson, MD, shared op�mism with University of Utah School of Medicine graduates as he delivered their commencement address on May 20.
During his speech—�tled “It’s the Best of Times. Period!”—Dr. Sorenson men�oned three reasons he is op�mis�c about the future of healthcare: 1) rapidly expanding medical knowledge will get to the front line of care much more quickly; 2) innova�ons will vastly increase our capabili�es; and 3) team‐based care is coming of age.
In a recent blog, the school’s Dean, Vivian S. Lee, MD, reflected on Dr. Sorenson’s influence on healthcare and why he was chosen to address the U’s graduates. “Dr. Sorenson is the kind of healthcare leader we hope our students will one day emulate.” Read the rest of her remarks about Dr. Sorenson in the May 17 post on her blog, “Notes: A blog by Dr. Vivian S. Lee.”
Suppor ng women as leaders: Intermountain and the ElevateHER Challenge
Le�: Kim Henrichsen, Intermountain’s VP of Clinical Opera ons and CNO, and Laura S. Kaiser, Execu ve VP and COO, visit with staff at Primary Children’s Hospital. Right: Dr. Linda Leckman, Vice President and CEO of Intermountain Medical Group.
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Intermountain Healthcare President and CEO Charles Sorenson, MD, shared op�mism with University of Utah School of Medicine graduates as he delivered their commencement address on May 20.
During his speech—�tled “It’s the Best of Times. Period!”—Dr. Sorenson men�oned three reasons he is op�mis�c about the future of healthcare: 1) rapidly expanding medical knowledge will get to the front line of care much more quickly; 2) innova�ons will vastly increase our capabili�es; and 3) team‐based care is coming of age.
In a recent blog, the school’s Dean, Vivian S. Lee, MD, reflected on Dr. Sorenson’s influence on healthcare and why he was chosen to address the U’s graduates. “Dr. Sorenson is the kind of healthcare leader we hope our students will one day emulate.” Read the rest of her remarks about Dr. Sorenson in the May 17 post on her blog, “Notes: A blog by Dr. Vivian S. Lee.”
Suppor ng women as leaders: Intermountain and the ElevateHER Challenge
Le�: Kim Henrichsen, Intermountain’s VP of Clinical Opera ons and CNO, and Laura S. Kaiser, Execu ve VP and COO, visit with staff at Primary Children’s Hospital. Right: Dr. Linda Leckman, Vice President and CEO of Intermountain Medical Group.
6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* Intermountain Healthcare is one of more than 120 Utah businesses suppor�ng the file:///Volumes/revolver/Brian%20Kearney%20Inc/2015%20Intermountain%20Trustee/Trustee_NL_June_2016.html 6/16 Women’s Leadership Ins�tute’s ElevateHER Challenge—a plan to elevate the stature of women in leadership by improving societal understanding of the value of diversity in leadership roles, helping leaders reach their full poten�al, and conveying the posi�ve impact women have on organiza�onal performance and economic development. Two leaders at Intermountain—Mikelle Moore, VP of Community Benefit, and Kathrina Holzhauser, AVP in Informa�on Systems—recently represented Intermountain at a recent ElevateHER Challenge anniversary celebra�on.
Laura S. Kaiser, Intermountain’s Execu�ve Vice President and Chief Opera�ng Officer, serves as a founding member of the Women’s Leadership Ins�tute. The Ins�tute, housed at the Salt Lake Chamber, launched in 2014. Kaiser said, “Intermountain is a strong supporter of leadership development for all of our leaders, and in this case, women in leadership. We recognize the incredible strength and vision all leaders bring to our health system and to communi�es throughout Utah and Idaho.”
The ElevateHER Challenge includes seven areas of focus:
Increase the percentage of women in senior leadership posi�ons. Increase the reten�on rate of women at all levels of the organiza�on. Increase the number of women on organiza�onal boards; extend the influence of women in industry and on community and corporate boards. Monitor pay by gender to ensure fairness and close any iden�fied gaps. Ensure women have opportuni�es for leadership development and mentoring. Encourage women to run for public office. Create innova�ve ways to elevate the stature of women’s leadership in the organiza�on.
About half of Intermountain’s facili es are now live on iCentra
file:///Volumes/revolver/Brian%20Kearney%20Inc/2015%20Intermountain%20Trustee/Trustee_NL_June_2016.html 7/16 6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* Intermountain Healthcare is one of more than 120 Utah businesses suppor�ng the Women’s Leadership Ins�tute’s ElevateHER Challenge—a plan to elevate the stature of women in leadership by improving societal understanding of the value of diversity in leadership roles, helping leaders reach their full poten�al, and conveying the posi�ve impact women have on organiza�onal performance and economic development. Two leaders at Intermountain—Mikelle Moore, VP of Community Benefit, and Kathrina Holzhauser, AVP in Informa�on Systems—recently represented Intermountain at a recent ElevateHER Challenge anniversary celebra�on.
Laura S. Kaiser, Intermountain’s Execu�ve Vice President and Chief Opera�ng Officer, serves as a founding member of the Women’s Leadership Ins�tute. The Ins�tute, housed at the Salt Lake Chamber, launched in 2014. Kaiser said, “Intermountain is a strong supporter of leadership development for all of our leaders, and in this case, women in leadership. We recognize the incredible strength and vision all leaders bring to our health system and to communi�es throughout Utah and Idaho.”
The ElevateHER Challenge includes seven areas of focus:
Increase the percentage of women in senior leadership posi�ons. Increase the reten�on rate of women at all levels of the organiza�on. Increase the number of women on organiza�onal boards; extend the influence of women in industry and on community and corporate boards. Monitor pay by gender to ensure fairness and close any iden�fied gaps. Ensure women have opportuni�es for leadership development and mentoring. Encourage women to run for public office. Create innova�ve ways to elevate the stature of women’s leadership in the organiza�on.
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iCentra—Intermountain’s integrated clinical and financial informa�on system—is now live at Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, and surrounding Intermountain Medical Group loca�ons. The launch marks the halfway point of implemen�ng iCentra throughout Intermountain—11 of our 22 hospitals are now using the new system, along with 42 percent of Intermountain Medical Group iCentra loca�ons.
“Physicians, clinicians, staff, region leaders, and iCentra project and support teams put in many extra hours to ensure the transi�on was as smooth as possible,” said Steve Smoot, Intermountain South Region Vice President. “Our teams were very engaged as we prepared and launched. We can expect challenges in the coming weeks as we learn the system, but with con�nued pa�ence and focus, I’m confident we’ll be successful.”
A�er John Ames takes a 38‐foot fall, advanced trauma care saves his life
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iCentra—Intermountain’s integrated clinical and financial informa�on system—is now live at Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, and surrounding Intermountain Medical Group loca�ons. The launch marks the halfway point of implemen�ng iCentra throughout Intermountain—11 of our 22 hospitals are now using the new system, along with 42 percent of Intermountain Medical Group iCentra loca�ons.
“Physicians, clinicians, staff, region leaders, and iCentra project and support teams put in many extra hours to ensure the transi�on was as smooth as possible,” said Steve Smoot, Intermountain South Region Vice President. “Our teams were very engaged as we prepared and launched. We can expect challenges in the coming weeks as we learn the system, but with con�nued pa�ence and focus, I’m confident we’ll be successful.”
A�er John Ames takes a 38‐foot fall, advanced trauma care saves his life
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Inside our Annual Report: Recently expanded trauma services at Intermountain’s Dixie Regional Medical Center meant lifesaving treatment was close to home for St. George realtor John Ames when he broke his pelvis a�er falling 38 feet into a ravine last year.
A Washington County search‐and‐rescue team carefully navigated the difficult terrain where John fell, strapped him to a body board, and lowered him 195 feet to where Intermountain’s Life Flight helicopter had flown from its base at Dixie Regional. “Once they got me to the ground, I was on the helicopter and to the hospital in less than 10 minutes,” Ames said.
Orthopedic trauma surgeon Warren Bu erfield, MD, sees great benefits for pa�ents who are able to remain close to home for treatment and recovery. “When pa�ents are injured, they’re under a lot of physical and emo�onal stress. Their family, friends, and social support become very important to their recovery,” he said.
At Dixie Regional, Dr. Bu erfield repaired serious breaks in Ames’s pelvis and lower back. Prior to Dr. Bu erfield’s arrival, pa�ents with pelvic fractures were sent to another trauma center. Ames is now back to working full‐�me and is living an ac�ve life. “I will be forever grateful to Intermountain Healthcare, Dixie Regional Medical Center, and gracious dona�ons from the community for providing these services here,” he said.
A video and more informa�on about Ames’s experience are available online. Other stories and key informa�on are available in Intermountain’s complete interac�ve online Annual Report.
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Intermountain encourages all trustees, employees, and providers to vote in Utah’s primary elec�on on Tuesday, June 28. Utah’s polls are open in some coun�es; other coun�es are holding elec�ons by mail. For informa�on about how and where to vote, click www.vote.utah.gov.
In addi�on, trustees can receive ongoing legisla�ve updates related to healthcare policies from Bill Barnes, Intermountain’s Director of Federal Government Rela�ons, by sending a request to [email protected].
Intermountain does not endorse any poli�cal party or candidate.
Research highlight: heart device tested at Intermountain now open to eligible pa ents
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The WATCHMAN is permanently inserted by catheter into a small pouch on the le� side of the heart to prevent blood clots that form in the le� atrial appendage from entering the bloodstream and poten�ally causing a stroke. It is the first and only device of its kind in the United States. The Intermountain Medical Center Heart Ins�tute has been one of the leading na�onal research sites—and one of about 60 centers in the United States—to inves�gate its use. Intermountain Medical Center is the only Utah hospital authorized to implant the WATCHMAN at this point.
Read more in news coverage from ABC 4 and KSL 5. More informa�on is also available here.
Awards and recogni on
Seven Intermountain clinics recognized for managing high blood pressure
The Utah Million Hearts Coali�on honored several Intermountain Healthcare clinics with the Excellence in Blood Pressure Control Award. The award recognizes the clinics’ work in measuring and managing high blood pressure in pa�ents.
The award is �ered from bronze to pla�num and recognized the following Intermountain clinics: Budge Internal Medicine Clinic, Silver Level; Heber Valley Clinic, Silver Level; Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center, Silver Level; Moroni Clinic, Bronze Level; Mt. Pleasant Clinic, Silver Level; North Orem Family Prac�ce, Silver Level; and Sunset Family Prac�ce, Gold Level.
Read more and view the full list of honored clinics here.
Nurses across Intermountain Healthcare honored with 2016 Nurse Excellence awards
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The WATCHMAN is permanently inserted by catheter into a small pouch on the le� side of the heart to prevent blood clots that form in the le� atrial appendage from entering the bloodstream and poten�ally causing a stroke. It is the first and only device of its kind in the United States. The Intermountain Medical Center Heart Ins�tute has been one of the leading na�onal research sites—and one of about 60 centers in the United States—to inves�gate its use. Intermountain Medical Center is the only Utah hospital authorized to implant the WATCHMAN at this point.
Read more in news coverage from ABC 4 and KSL 5. More informa�on is also available here.
Awards and recogni on
Seven Intermountain clinics recognized for managing high blood pressure
The Utah Million Hearts Coali�on honored several Intermountain Healthcare clinics with the Excellence in Blood Pressure Control Award. The award recognizes the clinics’ work in measuring and managing high blood pressure in pa�ents.
The award is �ered from bronze to pla�num and recognized the following Intermountain clinics: Budge Internal Medicine Clinic, Silver Level; Heber Valley Clinic, Silver Level; Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center, Silver Level; Moroni Clinic, Bronze Level; Mt. Pleasant Clinic, Silver Level; North Orem Family Prac�ce, Silver Level; and Sunset Family Prac�ce, Gold Level.
Read more and view the full list of honored clinics here.
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Intermountain recognized 27 “Nurse Excellence Award” recipients at a luncheon in May. Peers nominated those honored for exemplifying Intermountain’s Values and nursing philosophy.
The 2016 Intermountain Healthcare Nurse Excellence Winners are Maria Ramirez, Alta View Hospital; Lisa Smith, American Fork Hospital; TerriLyn Olsen, Bear River Valley Hospital; Ma Ramsey, Cassia Regional Medical Center; Pam Hansen, Cedar City Hospital; Erin Ashby, Delta Community Hospital; Stacie Bird, Dixie Regional Medical Center; Sheila Stevens, Fillmore Community Hospital; Sheri Woolsey, Garfield Memorial Hospital; Kortney Picke , Heber Valley Medical Center; Melissa Jasperson, Intermountain Homecare and Hospice; Bethany ElHalta, Intermountain Medical Center; Breann Nelson, Intermountain Medical Center; Tony Hull, LDS Hospital; Ally Lamborn, Logan Regional Hospital; Diane Young, McKay‐Dee Hospital; Laurie Hales, North Ogden Clinic; Heather Hardin, Memorial InstaCare; Amberly Pearce, Orem Community Hospital; Chad Himmer, Park City Medical Center; Jim Yaeger, Primary Children’s Hospital; Kindra Aguiar, Riverton Hospital; Traci Buchanan, Sanpete Valley Hospital; Shannon Seymour, SelectHealth; Lori Whi aker, Sevier Valley Hospital; Sharon Perkins, TOSH; and Mark Ellsworth, Utah Valley Hospital.
Intermountain Medical Center becomes first Utah hospital to earn top stroke center cer fica on
Intermountain Medical Center, Utah’s busiest stroke treatment center, has become the first stroke center in the state to earn The Joint Commission’s cer�fica�on as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Out of nearly 5,700 hospitals in the United States, only 96 of them—or 1.7 percent—are accredited by The Joint Commission as Comprehensive Stroke Centers. Joint Commission accredita�on and cer�fica�on is recognized na�onwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organiza�on’s commitment to mee�ng rigorous performance standards.
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Intermountain recognized 27 “Nurse Excellence Award” recipients at a luncheon in May. Peers nominated those honored for exemplifying Intermountain’s Values and nursing philosophy.
The 2016 Intermountain Healthcare Nurse Excellence Winners are Maria Ramirez, Alta View Hospital; Lisa Smith, American Fork Hospital; TerriLyn Olsen, Bear River Valley Hospital; Ma Ramsey, Cassia Regional Medical Center; Pam Hansen, Cedar City Hospital; Erin Ashby, Delta Community Hospital; Stacie Bird, Dixie Regional Medical Center; Sheila Stevens, Fillmore Community Hospital; Sheri Woolsey, Garfield Memorial Hospital; Kortney Picke , Heber Valley Medical Center; Melissa Jasperson, Intermountain Homecare and Hospice; Bethany ElHalta, Intermountain Medical Center; Breann Nelson, Intermountain Medical Center; Tony Hull, LDS Hospital; Ally Lamborn, Logan Regional Hospital; Diane Young, McKay‐Dee Hospital; Laurie Hales, North Ogden Clinic; Heather Hardin, Memorial InstaCare; Amberly Pearce, Orem Community Hospital; Chad Himmer, Park City Medical Center; Jim Yaeger, Primary Children’s Hospital; Kindra Aguiar, Riverton Hospital; Traci Buchanan, Sanpete Valley Hospital; Shannon Seymour, SelectHealth; Lori Whi aker, Sevier Valley Hospital; Sharon Perkins, TOSH; and Mark Ellsworth, Utah Valley Hospital.
Intermountain Medical Center becomes first Utah hospital to earn top stroke center cer fica on
Intermountain Medical Center, Utah’s busiest stroke treatment center, has become the first stroke center in the state to earn The Joint Commission’s cer�fica�on as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Out of nearly 5,700 hospitals in the United States, only 96 of them—or 1.7 percent—are accredited by The Joint Commission as Comprehensive Stroke Centers. Joint Commission accredita�on and cer�fica�on is recognized na�onwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organiza�on’s commitment to mee�ng rigorous performance standards. 6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* Intermountain Medical Center is the only hospital in Utah and the Intermountain
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Intermountain again named one of na on’s top 100 places to work in IT
For the seventh �me in the past nine years, Intermountain Healthcare ranks among the “100 Best Places to Work in Informa�on Technology,” according to an annual study conducted by Computerworld magazine. The 100 Best Places program showcases IT departments from across all industry sectors that offer a s�mula�ng work environment, as well as compe��ve benefits and compensa�on. The list is ranked by company size, with Intermountain ranked No. 46 among large companies (those with more than 5,000 employees). Read more here.
The June edi�on of Computerworld magazine, in which the 100 Best Places list is published, also includes an ar�cle on reten�on of IT employees and makes note of Intermountain’s unusually low turnover rate among Informa�on Systems employees.
Intermountain honored as a business technology innovator
Intermountain is included among the “2016 Elite 100 Awards” winners announced by Informa onWeek, a digital magazine focused on business and informa�on technology trends. This is the fi�h consecu�ve year Intermountain has been recognized. Overall, Intermountain ranked No. 23 on the 2016 Elite 100 list and was the fi�h‐highest ranked out of 17 Healthcare & Medical companies. Last year, Intermountain was ranked No. 34.
The Elite 100 “tracks the IT prac�ces of the na�on’s most innova�ve organiza�ons across core areas of opera�ons, including technology deployment, IT budgets, business technology infrastructure, and strategies.”
file:///Volumes/revolver/Brian%20Kearney%20Inc/2015%20Intermountain%20Trustee/Trustee_NL_June_2016.html 13/16 6/26/2016 *|MC:SUBJECT|* Intermountain Medical Center is the only hospital in Utah and the Intermountain West, including Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico, to earn the designa�on from The Joint Commission. University of Utah Hospital is accredited by a different organiza�on, DNV GL–Healthcare.
Intermountain again named one of na on’s top 100 places to work in IT
For the seventh �me in the past nine years, Intermountain Healthcare ranks among the “100 Best Places to Work in Informa�on Technology,” according to an annual study conducted by Computerworld magazine. The 100 Best Places program showcases IT departments from across all industry sectors that offer a s�mula�ng work environment, as well as compe��ve benefits and compensa�on. The list is ranked by company size, with Intermountain ranked No. 46 among large companies (those with more than 5,000 employees). Read more here.
The June edi�on of Computerworld magazine, in which the 100 Best Places list is published, also includes an ar�cle on reten�on of IT employees and makes note of Intermountain’s unusually low turnover rate among Informa�on Systems employees.
Intermountain honored as a business technology innovator
Intermountain is included among the “2016 Elite 100 Awards” winners announced by Informa onWeek, a digital magazine focused on business and informa�on technology trends. This is the fi�h consecu�ve year Intermountain has been recognized. Overall, Intermountain ranked No. 23 on the 2016 Elite 100 list and was the fi�h‐highest ranked out of 17 Healthcare & Medical companies. Last year, Intermountain was ranked No. 34.
The Elite 100 “tracks the IT prac�ces of the na�on’s most innova�ve organiza�ons across core areas of opera�ons, including technology deployment, IT budgets, business technology infrastructure, and strategies.”
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For the fourth consecu�ve year, Intermountain Healthcare’s Execu�ve VP and CFO Bert Zimmerli was named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “150 Hospital and Health Systems CFOs to Know.” He was selected through an editorial research process and the publisher’s evalua�on of na�onal reputa�on.
Zimmerli has been with Intermountain since 2003 and, among numerous achievements, has helped Intermountain earn consistently strong ra�ngs from na�onal bond‐ra�ng agencies. A full list of the 150 CFOs and their profiles can be found here.
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For the fourth consecu�ve year, Intermountain Healthcare’s Execu�ve VP and CFO Bert Zimmerli was named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of “150 Hospital and Health Systems CFOs to Know.” He was selected through an editorial research process and the publisher’s evalua�on of na�onal reputa�on.
Zimmerli has been with Intermountain since 2003 and, among numerous achievements, has helped Intermountain earn consistently strong ra�ngs from na�onal bond‐ra�ng agencies. A full list of the 150 CFOs and their profiles can be found here.
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