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Non profit Organization MAY 2010 U.S. Postage PAID Microscope is a newsletter written by and for Raleigh, NC 40 Under 40 WakeMed Health & Hospitals Permit NO. 1307 (continued from page 1) What an Employee! the employees of WakeMed. Our goal is to provide employees and friends of WakeMed with the most 3000 New Bern Avenue NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS OF WAKEMED Laura Aiken Wake Specialty Physicians - Brier Creek up-to-date news on all of the hospital system’s activi- Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 Patsy Davis, RN, (Surgical Services - OR) ties. The Public Relations department thanks all of the Aiken serves as director of Advocates for was recognized this March as the North Medical Group Welcomes New Physician ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Health in Action (AHA), a collaborative employees who contributed to this publication. Carolina Perioperative Nurse of the Year by WSP - Brier Creek Medical Group is happy to welcome Sara New Raleigh Campus co-created by Aiken in 2007 and formed the North Carolina Council of Perioperative We welcome comments and suggestions on this Rooker, MD. Dr. Rooker will work alongside John Holly, MD, who E Wing and WakeMed by WakeMed, the John Rex Endowment, Registered Nurses. publication and its content. Call (919) 350-8120, e-mail has been with the practice since it opened last year. Dr. Rooker is www.wakemed.org Wake County Human Services and nearly [email protected], or write Microscope, Children’s Hospital Brad Hiatt (Respiratory Care Services) was a family physician who is Board certifi ed in Family Medicine. Most 50 other organizations in Wake County. WakeMed Public Relations Department, 3000 New recently promoted to team leader. recently, she worked for North Raleigh Primary Care and Preston Grand Opening Funded by the John Rex Endowment, Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27610. Marie Johnson (Volunteer & Community Medical Associates in Cary. A graduate of East Carolina University’s Wake County Human Services and Services) was awarded her fi rst Brody School of Medicine, Dr. Rooker is a member of the Coleen Smith, Moira Dutton, Editors WakeMed, the AHA partners are working recertifi cation as a Healthcare Volunteer American Academy of Family Physicians and the North Carolina Leslie Keefe, Design to build a healthier community and Manager through the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians. Brier Creek Medical Group WakeMed Employees, Photos reduce childhood obesity. Society of Directors of Volunteer Services. is currently accepting new patients. ©WakeMed Public Relations, May 2010 Childhood obesity in Wake County and Bethany Kelly (Volunteer & Community Call 919-350-0953. beyond has increasingly become a main Services - Cary Hospital) was awarded focus for Aiken, who joined WakeMed 10 her second recertifi cation as a Healthcare It’s a Party! years ago. In fact, she created WakeMed’s Volunteer Manager through the North Carolina Society of Directors of Volunteer WakeMed Celebrates Employee fi rst fi tness and weight management May Services. Julie Kaye-Sack, RN, (Women’s Pavilion is Stroke program for children. The program later New Pharmacy View from Appreciation Month this May & Birthplace - Cary) graduates this May Awareness served as the foundation for the Benita Smith, RN, (Children’s Emergency Residency Program the front of the new with Ice Cream Socials Department) obtained her Certifi ed from the UNC-Chapel Hill Women’s Health WakeMed Children’s Diabetes program’s (continued from page 2) Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) Nurse Practitioner program and obtains Month. patient tower Please join us to celebrate Employee national award-winning ENERGIZE! national certifi cation. her master’s degree in nursing (MSN). developed a syllabus and curriculum, and were Appreciation Month as we thank you, our program, a grant-funded initiative to help Learn Pamela Narron (5C Nephrology & Urology) assisted by several of the department’s clinical the signs valued employees, for your hard work children ages 10 to 18 prevent type 2 Kathy White (Cardiovascular Testing) was lease joinjo us for a special community Grand Opening Event on Sunday, May 23, is now a certifi ed phlebotomy technician. specialists who each developed their own CALENDAR and dedication. Plan to attend an Ice promoted to team leader for Peripheral of stroke. ffrom 1t1 to 5 pm. Enjoy live music, entertainment, activities, special presentations and diabetes with diet and exercise. A former P Cream Social at your facility, and enjoy a Vascular Testing. Rhonda Zillmer, PharmD, (Pharmacy) rotations for the program. PGY-1 will accept member of WakeMed’s Corporate & OF EVENTS guided tours, including a tour of WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Wake County’s fi rst was voted the Inpatient Pharmacy two residents annually and, once the fi rst delicious treat with your coworkers. Community Health team, Aiken also Lynn Eschenbacher, PharmD, (Pharmacy - dedicated children’s hospital. Bring the family and help us celebrate! Employees, Preceptor of the Year for Wake AHEC. residents begin the program, it will be eligible WakeMed’s Primary Stroke To help you plan ahead, this calendar lists upcoming system-wide events, training classes and community helped local companies and organiza- Raleigh Campus) was nominated for the physicians and volunteers are also invited to attend Sneak Peek Events on Friday, for accreditation by the American Society of Program wants you to know the events. For complete details and fee information, visit the WakeMedWeb. Please send calendar submissions tions coordinate wellness programs and North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Clare Skerry, RN, (3A Cardiovascular Courtyard behind May 21, from 7 to 9 am and 2 to 4 pm. Tour the new building and enjoy light snacks. (NCAP) Acute Care Pharmacist of the Year Intermediate Care) graduates this May Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). signs of stroke. Use the acronym to the Public Relations department or e-mail [email protected]. launched a campaign at WakeMed to the tower award by a fellow NCAP member. from Winston-Salem State University After the celebrations, patient care will begin on these dates: 3E Cardiovascular “Being a hospital pharmacist requires a lot FAST to remember: make healthy food and drinks available with her bachelor’s degree in nursing. SUPPORT GROUP FOR BARIATRIC Cary Hospital – Tuesday, May 18 from Triangle Nurse Appreciation Celebration Intermediate Care, Wednesday, June 2; 2E Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Sherry King (Patient Financial Services) more than getting medications onto the fl oor. in our vending machines and cafeterias. SURGERY PATIENTS 8:30 am to noon and Tuesday, June 1 from (TNAC) – Tuesday, May 11, 5 pm at the Wednesday, June 9; and WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Tuesday, June 15. was elected president of the North Carolina Tara Wasilewicz, RN, (STICU) achieved That explains why education is my biggest Does the Most recently, Aiken’s achievements Health Information Management her CCRN certifi cation. face look Tuesday, May 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in 5:30 to 9 pm. Both sessions held in the McKimmon Center, Raleigh mission,” said Eschenbacher. “Coaching uneven? RALEIGH CAMPUS as AHA director have been numerous, Association. the Cary Hospital Conference Center – Conference Center. 8th Annual Triangle Breastfeeding Alliance Julie Jackson, RN, (2E Medicine - Cary and mentoring pharmacy residents, students ace Ask the Wednesday, May 12 including her work with the N.C. State F person to This monthly support group for people who Conference: Connecting the Dots to Jeanette Ellis, RN, (Surgical Services - OR) Hospital) passed her Medical-Surgical smile. NURSING EDUCATION Two WakeMed 2:30 to 4 pm & 11 pm to Midnight and staff is how we can all improve our skills.” have experienced bariatric surgery is led WakeMed Foundation Receives $1 Million Gift University Center for Earth Observation passed her Certifi ed Nurse Operating Room Nurse examination certifi cation. The Medicine of Compassion – Open to all Provide Care – Thursday, May 13, 8:30 am Employees Receive TBJ Café 3000 to create a Wake County map that high- (CNOR) certifi cation exam. Last year, along with Human Resources, by a WakeMed registered dietitian. Call direct caregivers. See Learning Link (code: at the Andrews Center in Honor of Area Pediatrician lights destinations for healthy food and Eschenbacher and Mack worked to recruit (919) 350-2358 or ext. 02358 for details. CARY HOSPITAL NE014-9073) for dates, times and locations. APPCNC 2010 Annual Conference: The WakeMed Foundation is pleased to Foundation Board – a position he held 40 Under 40 Award physical activity; her work to assist the residents from across the country for the Thursday, May 13 WAKEWATCH 2010 Nursing Grand Rounds: Caring for the 25 Years of Investing in Youth – Tuesday announce a $1 million gift to the Just For for nine years. However, it’s likely that Does one The Triangle Business Journal (TBJ) 2:30 to 4 pm - Points West Café City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation PGY-1 program. Their team recently selected arm drift Presented by WakeMed Campus Police Bariatric Population – Friday, May 28 through Thursday, May 18 - 20, at the Joseph down? Kids Kampaign honoring the good works Dr. Bernstein’s most impactful contribu- has named Laura Aiken (Community Department with providing healthy the fi rst two students to begin the program & Public Safety – A program to help S. Koury Convention Center, Greensboro 10:30 to 11:30 pm - Delivered to units Raleigh Models Raise Money for WakeMed rm Ask the from 11 am to noon in the Andrews Center of Jerry Bernstein, MD, a pediatrician tion was helping to spearhead the pro- Outreach) and Valerie Barlow, snacks for kids; her work on the Brains on July 5 – one from the UNC Eshelman School A person to reduce and eliminate crime at WakeMed (teleconferenced to the Cary Hospital Electronic Health Records (EHRs): What with Raleigh Pediatric Associates for 36 posal to build WakeMed Children’s PharmD, (Pharmacy - Raleigh Campus) NORTH HEALTHPLEX and Bodies Workshops that educate Children’s of Pharmacy, and one from raise both by educating staff on how to stay alert, arms. Conference Center). Learning Link code Health Care Professionals Need to Know – years. The gift also honors Dr. Bernstein’s Hospital – the fi rst dedicated children’s recipients of the 40 Under 40 Monday, May 10 parents about wellness policies in the University of Maryland remain observant, protect themselves and NE014-1066. Thursday, May 20, 8:25 am at the WakeMed friendship with the benefactors, Wes and hospital in Wake County. “It is the fi rst Leadership Award. Aiken and Barlow 11 am to Noon - Third Floor schools; and her work with Community This April, Models for Charity, an School of Pharmacy. report a crime if it occurs on WakeMed CPR Blitz – Thursday, May 6 – “Check-off Cary Hospital Conference Center Janet Chesson. Early in his WakeMed project that is were two of only 40 local business Conference Room Care of Wake and Johnston Counties to organization of professional men property. Monday, May 17, at the Andrews In addition to their new only” is any time between 8:30 am and 8 pm. career, Dr. Bernstein realized entirely dependent on leaders to receive this award. 10:30 to 11:30 pm - Emergency train local pediatricians to teach families and women in the Triangle who Does their Center (8 am - Refuse to Be a Victim: Part 1; Basics of Addiction Medicine – Saturday, residency program, the speech sound Classes held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; 1:30 to May 1, 9 am at the Andrews Center distinct holes when it came to funding from the Foun- Department Lounge about our Greenway system. raise money for local charities strange? 10 am - Gang Awareness with the Raleigh Raleigh Campus Pharmacy peech 4:30 pm; and 7:30 to 10:30 pm. See Learning the availability of pediatric dation and the philan- through modeling, and Saks Fifth S Ask the person Police Department; 1 pm - Self-Defense Issues of Women Returning From Combat – APEX HEALTHPLEX has precepted students from to repeat a Link (codes: NEAHA20 & NEAHA24). services in Wake County. thropic support of the Valerie Barlow Avenue hosted their Spring 2010 with WakeMed Campus Police; 4 pm - Thursday, May 6, 9 am at the Andrews Center Wednesday, May 12 the UNC Eshelman School of simple phrase, His allegiance to WakeMed community, but it is such In November 2009, Barlow was named Fashion Show fundraiser to benefi t for example, Refuse to Be a Victim: Part 2) and ACLS Renewal Check-off – Thursday, May 6 11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Pharmacy and the Campbell “The sky is Institute for Educators in Health Care: took shape when he saw that an important need for director of Pharmacy Services for the the WakeMed Children’s Hospital. blue.” Thursday, May 27, at the Cary Hospital from 8:30 to 11:30 am and 5 to 7 pm in the Second Floor Conference Room University College of Phar- Summer Institute - Keys to Successful the health system’s mission our growing community,” Raleigh Campus. Prior to this role, she Guests were treated to a fashion Conference Center (same itinerary, Andrews Center. No registration required. 7 to 8 pm - macy & Health Sciences Teaching – Thursday & Friday, May 20 & 21, mirrored his own. added Dr. Bernstein. served as director of Pharmacy Services show highlighting the latest spring any however the Cary Police Department will STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING Departmental Break Rooms since 2005. They now precept If you observe of at the Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel at Cary Hospital for nine years including fashions as well as a silent auction, these signs, then present Gang Awareness). For more Enroll in any of the listed classes via Focused on meeting the acute, Currently a member of around 50 students per year. it’s time to call 9-1-1. Basic Spanish for Health Care Professionals: Visit the WakeMedWeb for responsibilities for Apex Healthplex. wine and hors d’oeuvres. information or to sign up, contact First Learning Link or ask your manager/ chronic and preventive care the WakeMed Board of Laura Aiken Valerie Barlow For the precepting program, ime Communicating Effectively with Your details on Ice Cream Socials at all other T Sergeant Eric Weaver (Campus Police supervisor to send an e-mail to needs of area children, Dr. Directors, Dr. Bernstein As director of the Raleigh Campus students are each assigned to Clients – Friday, May 21, 8:30 am at the “40 Under 40 winners are truly the leaders WakeMed locations. Enjoy! & Public Safety) at ext. 07424 or eweaver@ [email protected] with your Bernstein brought his ideas to continues to lend his Pharmacy, Barlow has already made a pharmacist for job shadow- WakeMed Cary Hospital Conference Center of tomorrow,” says Charlene Grunwaldt, wakemed.org. For details on the Refuse name, employee number, course name, WakeMed administrators. “There have energy to the WakeMed Foundation and great strides in a short amount of time. ing, mentoring and training. DANB Certifi cation Exam Review Course – publisher of the TBJ. “Not only do these to Be a Victim program, visit http://www. date(s) and time(s). For information, visit the always been receptive ears at WakeMed,” the Just For Kids Kampaign to raise Under her leadership, two nursing units First-year students come Wednesday, June 2, 5:45 pm at the individuals have impressive bodies of work, they display immense nrahq.org/RTBAV/index.asp. WakeMedWeb or call ext. 08306. Preliminary said Dr. Bernstein. “It’s a ‘We can do this’ $20 million for the WakeMed Children’s recently went live on bedside medication to WakeMed as part of the Andrews Center potential for great things in the future. Our tomorrow is certainly requirements may apply. attitude that began with former CEO Hospital and the expansion of children’s barcode administration, and plans are ▲ Introduction to Hospital rota- VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Becoming Bicultural – Thursday, June 3, Ray Champ and continues with services. Now chairman of the Founda- brighter in the hands of these young achievers.” already in place to implement this Travis Honeycutt, MD, tion for practical experience Raleigh Campus – Wednesday, May 19 Computer Training (continued on page 5) at 9 am at the McKimmon Center, Raleigh WakeMed’s current president & CEO, tion Physicians’ Council, Dr. Bernstein, process on the hospital’s remaining (WakeMed Faculty Physicians - in the operation and manage- from 1 to 4 pm and Monday, June 7 from Windows XP Introduction – Thursday, Dr. Bill Atkinson.” the Council, Foundation staff and • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • inpatient units within six months. Barlow Pediatrics) takes to the catwalk ment of a hospital pharmacy 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Both sessions held in Training for Interpreters in Health and Human June 3, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the MOB, physicians have raised $700,000 for has overseen exciting advancements in sporting a trendy men’s suit. and its drug distribution ace Conference Dining. Service Settings: Level 1 – Tuesday, June 8, Dr. Bernstein’s role in shaping pediatric F SD&T Classroom #4 the campaign. her department such as additional train- system. Fourth-year students Arm 8:30 am at the WakeMed Cary Hospital health care services at WakeMed and ech Employee Development ing for staff in IV therapy admixing, an participate in the Advanced Hospital rotation to Spe Conference Center throughout Wake County has been and With their $1 million pledge, Wes and Time Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce WakeMed Around Town enhanced focus on clinical pharmacy further enhance their clinical skills. They have Crib Matters: A Neonatal Educational continues to be dramatic. Among his Janet Chesson, long-time friends of Dr. Several pediatric physicians affi liated with – Thursday, June 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 am services, and WakeMed’s fi rst pharmacy the opportunity to round with multidisciplinary Symposium – Tuesday, June 8, 8:30 am at contributions is the development of the Bernstein and his wife Peg, have gener- We’ve Been Busy this Spring! WakeMed joined the models to “walk the cat- Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the MOB, SD&T Classroom #3 residency program beginning this year. Meanwhile, Barlow is also patient care teams and are exposed to different the Andrews Center WakeMed Children’s Emergency Depart- ously chosen to pay tribute to their good walk” including (pictured avove, left to right) Throughout the spring, WakeMed has hosted responsible for the pharmacy needs of North Healthplex, and she rotations including cardiology, internal medi- Management Development ment (ED), which opened in 1997 as the friends and Dr. Bernstein’s advocacy for Jamila Fletcher, MD, (Raleigh Children and OSHA and North Carolina Infection Control and participated in several community events works with pharmacy schools and pharmacy technician programs cine, pediatrics, critical care and administration. fi rst of its kind in North Carolina. Dr. Wake County children. As a result, the Adolescents Medicine); Ed Piqueras, MD, Goal Setting: Focus, Prioritize and S.M.A.R.T Methods Annual Update – Tuesday, June 8, to promote health and wellness as well as the whose students come to the Raleigh Campus for job training and Healthworks Weight – Monday, May 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 am in Bernstein, along with Marilyn Hicks, MD, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the new (Wake Emergency Physicians, PA); Duncan Many students have expressed great 5:45 pm at the Andrews Center care and services we offer. We’ve also been mentoring as part of their studies. the MOB, SD&T Classroom #3 a former attending physician with the children’s hospital will be named the Phillips, MD, pediatric surgeon; Jerry Bern- appreciation for their WakeMed preceptors. Loss Challenge Webinar: Perinatal Mood Disorders Update: spreading the word about the new WakeMed WakeMed ED who passed away in 2006, Jerry C. Bernstein, MD, Pediatric At Cary Hospital, Barlow also achieved much. She helped imple- stein, MD, (Raleigh Pediatric Associates); Travis One Pharmacy preceptor in particular, Rhonda We Need to M.E.E.T.: Managing for Respect Current Treatment/Resources – Tuesday, Children’s Hospital, opening for patient care Starting this January, was instrumental in helping WakeMed Intensive Care Unit – deserved recogni- ment bedside medication barcode administration on all inpatient Honeycutt , MD, (WakeMed Faculty Physicians Zillmer, PharmD, supervisor, was recently in the Workplace – Thursday, May 27, from June 15, 2:30 pm (online) this June on the fourth fl oor of the new Healthworks challenged their administrators understand the need tion for a dedicated caregiver. The Just units, oversaw the hospital’s Pharmacy renovation project as well - Pediatrics) and Tara Bastek, MD, (WakeMed named the Inpatient Pharmacy Preceptor of 8:30 am to 12:30 pm in the MOB, SD&T Raleigh Campus patient tower. members to a weight loss Interpreter Update Training – Wednesday, for a specialized facility. Today, For Kids Kampaign continues through as the installation and implementation of the hospital’s Medication Faculty Physicians - Neonatology). Additionally, the Year for Wake AHEC after being nominated Classroom #3 competition. To win the Fat Chance Challenge, contestants had to either June 16, 8 am at the WakeMed Cary Hospital WakeMed is the number one provider 2011, and while hospital construction is Events have included the WakeMed Carousel, and successfully led her team through Joint Commis- Mark Piehl, MD, pediatric intensivist and medi- by her students. maintain their weight or lose weight over a three-month period of time. WAKE AHEC CONTINUING EDUCATION Conference Center of children’s emergency services in nearly complete, millions of community Wellness Wednesday program, Healthy sion and Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) surveys. cal director of WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Educational credit available for all programs. “I am very proud of Rhonda for receiving this Out of 30 fi nalists, Denise Cashwell (Information Services) was selected Interpreter Certifi cation Preparation the state. dollars are still needed to cover the costs Kids Day at the YMCA, Advocates for 5 spoke on behalf of WakeMed. For details/fees call ext. 08547 or visit www. Apart from her accomplishments at WakeMed, Barlow is chair well-deserved recognition and am equally as 6 from a random drawing to win the $220 prize, paid in by all challenge Workshop – Wednesday, June 16, 1 pm of the second phase of the project, the Health in Action’s Dig In! event about wakeahec.org and click Program Listings. In addition to leadership roles as presi- of the North Carolina Pharmacists Recovery Network, a non-profi t Visit www.childrencantwait.org and click “Blog” proud of our entire team for the work they put participants. Cashwell (right) is pictured receiving her prize from Janis at the WakeMed Cary Hospital Conference renovation and expansion of the hospi- community gardens, the 2010 Cool Kidz dent of WakeMed’s Medical Staff, the organization dedicated to impaired pharmacists and pharmacy to see photos, podcasts and WRAL-TV’s evening into helping students,” added Eschenbacher. McLaughlin, manager, (Outpatient Rehab). Together, the members who Spanish/English Interpreter Training: Center tal’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. To Expo, the Town of Cary’s Spring Daze Twinkle, the WakeMed Children’s mascot, Department of Pediatrics and the Medical technicians. Additionally, she will graduate this August from the newscast from the event. Thank you to Models “As we continue to train and mentor those who participated lost a grand total of 108 pounds. Healthworks thanks all Advanced Medical Terminology – Tuesday fi nd out more about how you can contrib- Festival, the Apex Peak Fest and Wake pals around with the YMCA’s Y Guy at the Executive Committee, Dr. Bernstein UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Executive MBA Program for Charity, Saks Fifth Avenue and everyone are new to our fi eld, our knowledge base will members who accepted the Fat Chance Challenge. Keep up the good & Wednesday, May 11 & 12, at the ute, visit www.childrencantwait.org. Forest’s Meet in the Street Festival. Kraft YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day event. was the fi rst chairman of the WakeMed with her master’s degree in Business Administration. who helped make this fun event a success! continue to grow in the name of improved work! To learn more about Healthworks’ programs and membership McKimmon Center, Raleigh Take a look at page three for event details patient care.” options, call ext. 08602. and photos.

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