2nd Quarter Summer 2016 Newsletter Columbus Community Hospital office call Where Your Health Matters. DR. Amanda Wilson, ob/GYN Dr. Amanda Wilson is the newest OB/GYN with Columbus Women’s INSIDE THIS Healthcare. She joins Drs. Nicholas Wulf and Kady Kiichler and ISSUE Nurse Practitioners, Jennifer Nekl and Mary Nolte. She completed her undergraduate studies at Colorado State • Upcoming Trainings University and received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. • Kendra Thiem, P.A.-C. She then completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. • Hospital Designated Blue Dr. Wilson is a member of several professional organizations including the American Distinction Center+ College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Osteopathic Association. for Maternity Care Beginning in August, Dr. Wilson will be seeing patients in the Columbus Women’s • Diabetes Self-Management Healthcare Clinic at 4508 38th Street, Suite 260. and Support Program DR. Shrestha JOINS STAFF • CCH Earns “A” Grade Dr. Pramod Shrestha has joined the medical staff at East • Columbus Community Hospital Central District Health Department / Good Neighbor Offers SANE Community Health Center. Born in Nepal, Dr. Shrestha completed medical school at Gajra • Columbus Cancer CARE Raja Medical College in Gwalior, India and his Pediatric Foundation Residency at Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India. Following his • DOC HALO Feature residency, Dr. Shrestha completed his fellowship at the Children’s Kidney Center at the Announcement National University Hospital in Pediatric Nephrology in Singapore. In 2016, Dr. Shrestha completed a Pediatric Residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. • Summer CME’s Dr. Shrestha has vast experience in the evaluation and treatment of pediatric patients, including those dealing with kidney or renal diseases. He is actively involved in in- • Save the Date - 6th Annual stitutional research activities and was in charge of the Pediatric Nephrology Unit for WE CAN Run, Walk & Roll three years while at the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Nepal. Dr. Shrestha has also gained experiences working in different rural and district health centers and hospitals as part of his compulsory rotations. Dr. Shrestha and his wife look forward to becoming a part of the community. New PHYSICIAN - coming SOON Dr. Alicia Mizner, Hospitalist, Summer 2017 www.columbushosp.org OfficeCall_SummerNewsletter16.in1 1 7/7/2016 1:59:36 PM Kendra Thiem, P.A.-C. Kendra Thiem, P.A.-C., enjoys helping people optimize their health. Since August, 2015 Kendra has been providing care for patients in the Columbus Community Hospital Emergency Department. On May 2, 2016, she began seeing patients at Columbus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic, joining Drs. Richard Cimpl, Michael McGuire, Edward Fehringer, Dustin Volkmer, Brandon Borer and Physician Assistant, Kelli Thomazin. A Columbus native and graduate of Scotus Central Catholic High School, Kendra upcoming trainings received her Bachelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She went on to receive her Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. ACLS Provider Courses 8am-4:30pm: September 26 and 27 Kendra has specialized training in general orthopedics, as well as extensive experience November 9 and 10 in the area of trauma orthopedics. The Columbus Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Office is located in the Healthpark ACLS Renewal Courses 8am-4:30pm: Medical Office Building adjacent to the Hospital at 4508 38th Street, Suite 133. September 8, and November 21 Healthcare Provider Renewal Classes Platte Room: Hospital Designated Monday, July 18 1:30-5:30pm Wednesday, July 20 7:30-11:30am Blue Distinction® Center+ Tuesday, August 23 1:30-5:30pm for MaternitY Care Thursday, August 25 7:30-11:30am In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable Monday, September 19 7:30-11:30am maternity care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska announced that Columbus Friday, September 30 1:30-5:30pm Community Hospital has been designated as one of the first hospitals to receive the Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under PALS Provider Courses 8am-4:30pm: the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. August 17 and 18, October 13 and 14 Hospitals that receive a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation PALS Renewal Courses 8am-4:30pm: agree to meet requirements that align with principles that support evidence-based August 30, and October 19 practices of care, as well as having initiated programs to promote successful breast- feeding, as described in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative by Baby-Friendly USA ACLS Renewal for Physicians/Allied or the Mother-Friendly Hospital program by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) through its “Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care.” The program also Health Professionals evaluates hospitals on overall patient satisfaction, including a willingness to recom- Platte/Pawnee Room: mend the hospital to others. August 13 8:45am-1:30pm February 11, 2017 8:45am-1:30pm “Providing the highest quality care for mothers and their newborns is center to our August 12, 2017 8:45am-1:30pm Maternal Child Health program.” states Mike Hansen, President and CEO. “The Blue Distinction® program recognizes hospitals that provide exceptional patient care and Please call Cheryl at Ext. 3320 or we are very pleased that Columbus Community Hospital has been designated as a 402-562-3320 or email cajohansen@ Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care.” columbushosp.org for assistance when registering for ACLS and PALS or for any “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is excited to announce that Columbus Com- additional questions. munity Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction® Center+ for a newly created program that recognizes outstanding Maternity Care. This designation indicates the facility meets nationally recognized standards for high quality care with the addition- al criteria of doing this cost efficiently. We’re pleased to offer our members the op- portunity to select from high performing facilities that can meet their maternity care needs during their pregnancy and following their delivery,” Deb Esser, MD, BCBSNE Quality Medical Director said. Cont. on back page OfficeCall_SummerNewsletter16.in2 2 7/7/2016 1:59:37 PM Kendra Thiem, P.A.-C. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT program Diabetes Self-Management and Support (DSME/S) provides Reimbursement for DSME/S is available from the Centers for the foundation to help those with diabetes to make a multi- Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and many private payers. tude of daily self-management decisions in order to perform Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), provided by a registered dieti- complex care activity. It is the position of the American tian, is also reimbursed through CMS and/or third party payers. Diabetes Association (ADA) that all individuals with diabetes To be eligible for reimbursement DSME/S programs must be receive DSME/S at diagnosis and as needed thereafter. The recognized or accredited by the American Diabetes Association goals of the position statement are ultimately to improve or the American Association of Diabetes Educators. the patient experience of care and education, to improve the Columbus Community Hospital’s Diabetes Education Program health of individuals and populations, and to reduce diabetes has been ADA certified for 15 years. We offer a variety of class- associated per capita health care costs. The use of the diabe- es, individual appointments, free programs and support groups tes education algorithm presented in this position statement to meet the needs of your patients. Joan Plummer, RD LMNT defines when, what and how DSME/S should be provided for CDE and Mary Jo Burkhardt, RN BSN CDE are certified diabetes adults with Type 2 diabetes. educators in our program. DSME/S has been shown to be cost effective by reducing hos- The 8-hour Comprehensive Diabetes Program includes one hour pital admissions and readmissions as well as estimated lifetime of individual assessment and education, plus seven hours of health care costs related to lower risk for complications. group education offered in three different sessions. This is for DSME/S improves hemoglobin A1c by as much as 1% in those who are newly diagnosed with diabetes or who have not people with Type 2 diabetes. DSME has a positive effect on had previous intensive education. The classes are offered every other clinical, psychosocial and behavioral aspects of two weeks on Wednesdays and Thursday with various start times diabetes. DSME/S is reported to reduce the onset and/or to accommodate your patient’s schedule. We recommend you advancement of diabetes complications to improve quality strongly encourage your patients to take advantage of this benefit of life and lifestyle behaviors such as having a more health- as new information about diabetes is constantly evolving. ful eating pattern and engaging in regular physical activity, to Another two-hour group class offered is a enhance self-efficacy and empowerment, to increase healthy Refresher Diabetes (offered every other month). This class is perfect for the coping, and to decease the presence of diabetes-related Class