Spring 2010 HeartbeatsMagazine 30 Years of Caring – Dr. Oliver Stalsbroten...p 4 Dr. Robb and Jane Petty – Medical Mission in Haiti...p 12 Also: When to get your mammogram...p 8 Farm-to-Hospital = sustainable nutrition ach are some of the expected produce to be Commissioner included; and selection will vary over the course of the season. The full-season (20 message weeks) and the short-season (12 weeks) pro- by Paul Maughan PhD grams both begin deliveries on June 3. Island Hospital Board of Commissioners For more information or to sign-up for the CSA, contact Hedlin Farms at (360) 466- Det Norske Veritas 3977 or [email protected]. – DNV Healthcare Cafeteria/patient Meals Since 2007, Island Hospital has participat- Farm fresh produce will continue to be Island Hospital ed in the Farm-to-Healthcare initiative that incorporated into cafeteria, Island Bistro, and recently switched its has proven its value for the community, hospital patient menus. Island Bistro contin- accreditation to Det patients, employees and local farmers. Island ues to provide local, fresh ingredients and to Norske Veritas Hospital is one of the first hospitals in the offer an array of healthy choices. The Food Healthcare region to sign the Healthy Food in Healthcare Services Department plans to offer more (DNVHC), an inter- Pledge. vegetarian and gluten-free selections for peo- national independent Along with the obvious health benefits of ple who follow these diets. foundation with more eating produce that is pesticide-free, certified than 300 offices in organic or otherwise less exposed to chemi- thoroughly Fresh! Thursdays 100 countries. The cal treatment, the Farm-to-Healthcare pro- Island Hospital will host a local farm organization has a solid reputation for certi- gram promotes better nutrition, supports stand on Thursdays, from noon to 3 p.m., fication, standards development and risk local farmers, reduces air pollution by short- June 3 through Sept. 9, adjacent to the main management. In 2008, the U.S. Centers for ening the trip needed to deliver food and hospital entrance at 1211 24th Street. Along Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) helps preserve the agrarian landscape of with the farm stand, the Summer Wellness authorized DNVHC as an accrediting agen- Skagit County. Fest will include wellness information, cy for hospitals. At Island Hospital this initiative has resources, information/registration for well- Island Hospital (IH) has been accredited resulted in fresher products for patient and ness-oriented community classes and more. in the past by the Joint Commission, for- cafeteria meals, a Thursday afternoon farm Fresh-cut flowers and chair massage will be merly JCAHO, a private not-for-profit orga- stand on the hospital campus and a consum- offered again this season. Berries from nization. Accreditation allows IH to receive er-supported agriculture (CSA) program. Sakuma Farms will be available for purchase payment from Medicare and Medicaid as and more vendors offering healthy local well as from most for-profit insurance firms. Consumer-supported Agriculture products are expected to be added to the Using DNVHC will allow the hospital to In cooperation with Hedlin Farms of La weekly event. focus more on education and patient safety. Conner, Island Hospital hosts a Consumer- Cooking demonstrations will be offered Education is critical to achieving our long- Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. regularly through the summer – with sam- term goal of incorporating quality manage- Participants in the CSA pay a fee at the ples provided – using fresh produce. Recipes ment systems standards set by the beginning of the season and pick up a box of will be given out each week to encourage International Organization for fresh fruits and vegetables each Thursday at people to use more farm-fresh products. In Standardization (ISO). New ISO standards, the hospital. addition, local products will be featured at termed ISO 9001, will be adopted by more Typically, there are eight to 10 different monthly barbecues. than 1 million organizations in 170 coun- items with a full share representing the For more information, contact Sherrie tries. ISO 9001 requirements emphasize amount for a family of four. Tomatoes, straw- Veatch at (360) 299-1377, or Suzie DuPuis at establishing processes that improve commu- berries, lettuce, radishes, artichokes and spin- 299-1300, ext 2567. nication and coordination throughout the hospital that lead to improved outcomes, both clinically and financially. Our goal at Island Hospital is to achieve payment drop-off box compliance with ISO 9001 within one to two years and continue to improve our A recently installed drive-through, patient, staff and physician satisfaction. We believe that DNVHC is the right organiza- drop-off box for payment of Island tion to help us do just that. This accrediting Hospital charges is accessible via the organization supports the initiatives that we circular driveway at the hospital front have developed for patient safety as well as entrance, 1211 24th St. fostering innovations through development continued on Page 3 Heartbeats ❤2 spring 2010 offer ample space for the Cancer Care Center’s Our Mission: Survivor Program – which involves, and will benefit We will deliver quality, from close proximity to, Physical Therapy services – compassionate and As I as well as rooms for support groups and classes. personalized The MAP is situated to allow easy access to the healthcare to the new hospital building, while providing an efficient communities we serve. See It... way for ambulances to bring patients to our Emergency Department. The next Heartbeats will island Hospital By Vince Oliver (Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2) feature a layout and artist’s rendering of the new is governed by a Board of Commissioners. building as well as more detailed information about Correspondence to commissioners can be sent to: the services relocating there. Commissioners In the Winter issue of Heartbeats I wrote about c/o Administration our planned Medical Arts Pavilion (MAP) to be During the economic downturn, the Hospital has 1211 24th St, located on the east side of the hospital campus. In taken a cautious approach to expansion and the anacortes, WA 98221-2590 IH2020 long-term campus plan. As a result of the the past few months, we have had a few challenges to position 1 overcome before moving forward. Through a close District’s careful spending and budget observance, Jan Iversen working relationship with the City of Anacortes and we can proudly say we have thus far avoided layoffs position 2 its very professional staff, it’s a “go” for the Island and hiring freezes during this difficult time. This C.W. “Buzz” Ely MD Hospital Medical Arts Pavilion, and we expect to judicious responsibility to our taxpayers and com- position 3 break ground this fall. We have selected architect munity has positioned the District to move ahead Paul Maughan PhD Taylor Gregory Broadway of Edmonds, WA, a firm with the MAP at a time when increased services for position 4 with extensive experience designing healthcare facili- our community are in high demand. We are proud Laurie M. Gere ties in our region. of this accomplishment and invite the community to position 5 Several existing Island Hospital services will move take comfort in this work as well. A.J. “Chip” Bogosian MD (President) into the building: Island Hospital Physical Therapy, If you have any comments, concerns or questions Cancer Care and Cardiopulmonary Care. The MAP about our services, staff or facilities please contact Heartbeats will allow us to add new services in the remaining me directly at (360) 299-1300, extension 2411 or vol- is published by the Community Relations/ space. We are considering Kidney Dialysis and [email protected]. education Department. Wound Care, the latter featuring a hyperbaric cham- Comments or suggestions to: ber, among others based on community need. (360) 299-1310 In addition, the new facility will be designed to Community Relations/ EduCation DireCtor Dennis Richards Health ResourCes CoorDinator San Juan County residents: take a walk to Island Hospital! aubre Adams San Juan County residents can now get free round-trip taxi service from the Anacortes ferry terminal Community EduCation CoorDinator to Island Hospital or any hospital-operated clinic or outpatient service. Any San Juan County resident Claire Zaugra coming for services at Anacortes Family Medicine, Fidalgo Medical Associates, Island Surgeons, Island grapHiCs/Design teresa L. Pierzchala Hospital, Island Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, IH Sleep Wellness Center, Cardiopulmonary Writer Care Center or Cancer Care Center is eligible for the free ride to and from the ferry terminal. Dee Oliver Those who wish to use this service need only call Mert’s Taxi, (360) 299-0609 to be met at the ferry. commissioner’s message You Can Save a Life – Island continued from Page 2 You Have It in You! Hospital’s of hospital best practices, designed for our Please give blood at Island Hospital community and services. Promise We, as the Board of Commissioners, view retaining DNVHC as our accrediting organi- Tuesday, July 6th Your best healthcare zation as a major step toward reaching Island Tuesday, September 7th experience begins Hospital’s highest levels of performance, quali- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ty and safety. at Island Hospital. Island Health Resource Center If you have any questions or comments, We always place your Conference Rooms please contact us at (360) 299-1327, or visit emotional and www.islandhospital.org, click on contacts and Reservations preferred, but not required. visit the link for “Commissioners.” We want to Call 299-1309 for reservations or info. medical needs first hear from you. and foremost. Heartbeats ❤3 spring 2010 Three decades and counting for Dr. Stalsbroten fter 30 years of practicing medicine in just not possible to keep up with all the changes and advances in medi- AAnacortes, Dr.