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SEPTEMBER 2011PhysicianConnectionM E D I C A LC E N T E RPublished for the Physicians of Hurley Medical Center.Melany Gavulic, RN, MBA AppointedSenior Vice President andChief Operating Officer at HurleyWe are pleased toannounce that MelanyGavulic, RN, MBA, hasbeen appointed SeniorVice President and ChiefOperating Officer atHurley Medical Center.Melany comes to thisrole from the SeniorVice President forOperations.In addition to hercurrent duties, Melanywill be responsible fornursing and all patientcare services, ensuring patients continueto receive the highest quality clinical care,commitment and dedication to patient andfamily centered care, around the clock.“I am honored to be appointed tothis position. It is a privilege to beassociated with a team that providesexceptional clinical care and compassionto the patients and families in the greaterGenesee County community. Hurley is trulyin my heart. My three children were bornhere, and I believe in the outstanding carewe provide. At Hurley, “Clinical Excellence,Service to People” isn’t just a missionstatement, it’s a way of life.” says Gavulic.Ms. Gavulic has been an effective memberof the Hurley team for 14 years. As SeniorVice President for Operations, she workedclosely with Hurley’soutstanding medicalstaff and employeesto strengthenoperations, enhancecustomer service andbuild programs. Shehas taken steps tostrengthen our clinicalservice lines and hascollaborated withDr. Jaggi, our ChiefMedical Officer, toincrease physiciansatisfaction.As a results-oriented professional witha proven track record of collaborativeworking relationships with physicians,staff, colleagues, and external customers,Ms. Gavulic has been successful indeveloping and facilitating teams that havepositively impacted quality outcomes,demonstrated performance improvement,enhanced delivery of services andaccomplished various departmental goals,day in and day out.Melany is a proven leader with anoutstanding management style that helpseveryone work together and raise the bar ofperformance. She is consistently striving tohelp Hurley bring quality health care to theresidents of our community and beyond.Please congratulate Melany on her new role.CALENDARSeptember 12, 201127th Annual Hurley TraumaCenter Golf ClassicContact Angie Cuneaz810.262.9399September 21, 2011Cutaneous Manifestations ofSystemic DiseasesHoliday Inn Gateway Center5:00 pm - 6:30 pmApproved for AMA PRACategory 1 Credit No ChargeTo register, call 1.888.611.4462September 28, 2011Lyme Disease: Dilemmas ofDiagnosis & TreatmentHoliday Inn Gateway Center5:30 pm - 7:30 pmApproved for AMA PRACategory 1 Credit No ChargeTo register, call 1.888.611.4462October 22, 2011(Date Change)Endocrine UpdateHoliday Inn Gateway Center8:00 am - 12:00 noonApproved for AMA PRACategory 1 Credit 35 TuitionTo register, call 1.888.611.4462
Public Safety Department Security UpdatesHurley Medical Center is about to embark on a new project to replace theold access control system. The new system is called Premisys, which willallow Smart Card Readers to be used with this new network. The old systemusing barcode readers will be phased out. Having the new system meansthat everyone at Hurley will have to be rebadged, which includes retakingeveryone’s picture. The new ID card will be able to use both systems, andwill allow more flexibility as the system changes over.Along with new badges, a new color code will be used to help identifycertain areas and will easily identify contractors, volunteers and students.The color-coded system will be pink for Labor and Delivery and Pediatrics,light green for Physicians, light blue for ER, yellow for volunteers, orange forcontractors, light purple for students, and no color for general staff.The rebadging and system switch over will be coordinated with the openingof the new ED. A plan is being developed to coordinate rebadging for ourphysicians and will be communicated when in place. Please pardon anyinconvenience, as this change over will help move the hospital forward withthe latest technology possible. Thank you for your support.“LEARN & EARN”Health Screenings &Assessment Return!Hurley Physicians Invitedto ParticipateFor the third consecutive year, Employee Wellness is bringing freehealth screenings (cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, body fat,weight) plus an on-line health assessment to all Hurley MedicalCenter physicians and employees beginning October 3, 2011.This year’s “Learn & Earn” screenings will be held WEEKDAYS inthe Cafeteria Dining Room #1, October 3rd to October 16thfrom 7 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm and 5:30 - 7 pm and theWEEKEND of October 15th & 16th from 11 am - 1 pm. LEARNabout your health risks and ways to improve them.Participants who complete both the biometric screening andhealth assessment will EARN a free 10 Meijer gift card andautomatically be entered into additional drawings for over 3,200in valuable prizes, including a 500 Visa gift card!The online health assessment will be available to all HurleyPhysicians and employees through the Health First EmployeeWellness web portal beginning October 3rd. Receive importantinformation on how to improve your overall health as well as freetelephonic coaching for any participant who wants to improvespecific health risk conditions.PHYSICIANS: Access to the Employee Wellness web portal onthe Hurley Intranet is necessary to complete the online healthassessment. If you do not have access to the web portal or havequestions about accessing the web portal, please contactDawn Hiller at 810.262.6820 or dhiller1@hurleymc.com.
Sodexo Brings Café Spice to Hurley Medical Center CafeteriaSodexo, Inc. has signed an agreement withthe award-winning Indian concept, CaféSpice, to bring traditional Indian cuisine witha South Asian flair to Sodexo operationsacross the country, including Hurley MedicalCenter’s cafeteria. The concept made itsnon-traditional university debut at BabsonCollege in Massachusetts and at GeorgiaTech in Atlanta. Café Spice opened atHurley’s cafeteria on August 17, 2011.“The menu features traditional Indianfavorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, CurryBowls and Chicken Vindaloo, all preparedusing all natural ingredients and Halalmeats. Also available are Café Spice’snaan sandwiches, a uniquely ‘made toorder’, folded, crispy naan bread with avariety of authentic fillings. Adding to theexperience is the chutney bar where guestscan customize their entrée with traditionalSodexo Brings Café Spice to Hurley Medical Center Cafeterchutneys such as mango, tamarind andAgreement between Sodexo and Café Spice offers traditional and imaginative Indian cumint,” says Chef Steve Dunn, Sodexoto hospitals, universities and corporate locations via a fast casual settingExecutive Chef at Hurley Medical Center.Sodexo, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with the award-winning IndianCafé Spice, to bring traditional Indian cuisine with a South Asian flair to Sodexo operations acr“Indian fare plays an important role in ourcountry, including Hurley Medical Center’s cafeteria. The concept made its non-traditional unexpanding menu as patients, visitors, physiciansdebut at Babson College in Massachusetts and at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Café Spice openedand Hurley Medical Center staff seek traditionalcafeteria on August 17, 2011.ethnic flavors, including the aromatic spicesmenu features traditional Indian favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Curry Bowls and Chand rich flavors that Cafe Spice has to “Theoffer,”Left to right: Chef Steve Dunn,Vindaloo,says Joanne Whitlatch, Director, Clinicaland all prepared using all natural ingredients and Halal meats. Also available are Café SpCafé Spice Corporate Chef Hari Nayaksandwiches, a uniquely ‘made to order’, folded, crispy naan bread with a variety of authenticNutrition Services at Hurley.Adding to the experience is the chutney bar where guests can customize their entrée with trachutneys such as mango, tamarind and mint,” says Chef Steve Dunn, Sodexo Executive Chef aMedical Center.Hurley’s High Five HandHygiene Program“Indian fare plays an important role in our expanding menu as patients, visitors, physicians anMedical Center staff seek traditional ethnic flavors, including the aromatic spices and rich flavCafe Spice has to offer,” says Joanne Whitlatch, Director, Clinical and Nutrition Services at HurIn the United States, patients getnearly 2 million hospital acquiredinfections each year. That’s about1 infection for every 20 patients.Infections that patients get in thehospital can be life-threateningand hard to treat. Hand hygiene isone of the most important ways toLeft to right: Denise Charles, ICprevent the spread of infections.Coordinator; Ann Newell, IC Manager;Hurley Medical Center has started aTraci Sperry, IC Coordinator“high-five” hand hygiene program.When a staff member witnessesanother staff member not performing hand hygiene, hold up your hand and separateyour fingers “high-five” to remind the other staff member to clean their hands. Newhand soap, posters and signage are being installed throughout the medical center.Healthcare providers should practice hand hygiene at key points in time to disruptthe transmission of microorganisms to patients including: before and after patientcontact; after contact with blood, body fluids, or contaminated surfaces (even ifgloves are worn); before invasive procedures; and after removing gloves (wearinggloves is not enough to prevent the transmission of pathogens in healthcaresettings). All staff members are expected to WASH IN * WASH OUT. If you haveany questions, please contact Ann Newell at 810.262.9459. CongratulationsDr. John CarrDr. John Carr has been selectedto serve as a Member of thePediatric Chest MedicineNetWork Steering Committeethrough the American College ofChest Physicians.
Dietetic Interns GraduateThe Hurley Dietetic Interns graduate Friday, September 30, 2011, after completing their36-week supervised clinical practice at Hurley Medical Center and community affiliations,where they have provided patient care through nutrition assessment and education.Members of the Hurley Family are invited to the graduation tea to recognize the internsfor achieving clinical excellence and service to people. The tea will be held in CWCC onFriday, September 30, 2011, from 1 to 3 pm.Left to right, front: Lana Coxton, John Pancheck Back row: Tara Cook, Andrea ThompsonAsthma Champion In The MakingVijay Naraparaju MD, associate program directorin Hurley’s Combined Internal Medicine/ PediatricsResidency Program, soon may have even more tooffer as he teaches resident physicians and medicalstudents about asthma care and other topics.Naraparaju, a Michigan State University Collegeof Human Medicine faculty member, was one of25 pediatricians in the United States selected toparticipate in the Asthma Champions LeadershipTraining Program, funded in part by the NationalInstitutes for Health and the National Asthma Control Initiative of the NationalHeart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The 4000 workshop is free to Naraparaju,who is expected to generate improvement plans for asthma care throughoutthe 6-month program.The professional development program is led by the South Bronx AsthmaPartnership and the National Asthma Control Initiative. It targets early-careerpediatricians who: Have served as an attending pediatrician in any ACGME*-accreditedresidency training program with an academic appointment 7 years. Plan to continue as a faculty member in a residency training program for atleast two more years. Have demonstrated leadership potential in promoting quality patient care. Want to actively help the future health care system to succeed.The development program is especially designed to help those who servegeographical locations with the greatest need, such as the Flint area with its highprevalence of childhood asthma and Hurley as a community safety-net hospital.While Hurley provides excellent care to residents in many surrounding counties,disparate asthma outcomes still exist, primarily distinguished by geographicallocation and socioeconomic status. So, for example, children in neighborhoodsaround the hospital may fare worse than children in more affluent locations. Midland Family Lose600 Pounds, Star inHurley Bariatric TVCommercialOn July 29, 2011, a special family was tapedfor an upcoming Hurley Bariatric televisioncommercial. This Midland family has lost morethan 600 pounds, thanks to bariatric surgery.The mom, Nancy Grau, and her 3 children, whoare all in college, had their procedures doneby Dr. Kurt Kralovich over the past few years.We will keep you posted once the airdates areknown, so stay tuned.
Breastfeeding Advocateof the YearThe Genesee County Breastfeeding Coalition is pleasedto announce the recipient of the 2011 Genesee CountyBreastfeeding Advocate of the Year is Dr. Epifania Aranas.Selection of the Breastfeeding Advocate of the Year was basedon the following criteria: the person is clear in his/her supportof breastfeeding; he/she supports women to breastfeedthrough encouragement, accurate and timely information,advice, reassurance, affirmation, hands-on assistance andpractical tips; and he/she reinforces the practice and supportof breastfeeding with colleagues.Epifania Aranas, MDDr. Aranas was nominated by a colleague at Hurley MedicalCenter. The nomination submitted for Dr. Aranas describedher as “ [being] very instrumental in formulating policies andprocedures to improve breastfeeding rates and breastfeedingsupport for our most vulnerable population in the NICU. Dr.Aranas encourages nursing staff to promote practices to improvebreastfeeding success, and supports families during a very stressfultime in their lives. She encourages every mother to breastfeed orprovide breastmilk for their infant She promotes breastmilk as theoptimum source of nutrition with the goal of improving the healthof women and their infants. Dr. Aranas is a role model for otherphysicians and health care advocates in the community.”Larry Young, MDLarry Young, MD, OB/GYN at Hurley Medical Center andHamilton Community Health Network, was also recognized forhis outstanding efforts to support & promote breastfeeding.This award is one of many activities undertaken by theGenesee County Breastfeeding Coalition. Formed in 2008,the Coalition has been successful in bringing togetherrepresentatives from all three local hospitals, clinics, schools,public health and other human service agencies. For moreinformation, contact the Genesee County Health Departmentat 810.257.3612 or visit the website at www.gchd.us.Supervised/Monitored ExerciseProgram for Your PatientsAlthough most people in our communityknow Hurley Health & Fitness Center asthe BEST fitness center in Genesee County(per Flint Journal/MLIVE poll), it’s definitelymore than just a premiere exercise facility. Diabetes Education &Exercise Program (R.N.monitored)Over 600 area physicians have referredat least one patient to HHFC’s specialexercise programming. The followingexercise programs are unique in that theyare tailored to managing the individual’sspecific risk and/or disease and monitored/supervised by professional staff: Pulmonary Rehab PhaseII (Respiratory Therapistsupervised) Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program(certified Arthritis instructor) Arthritis for Tai Chi (certified Arthritisinstructor) Cardiac Rehab Phase III (R.N.supervised) Pulmonary Rehab Phase III(Respiratory Therapist monitored) Multiple Sclerosis (Yoga certified)All programs are out of pocket pay with theexception of pulmonary rehab phase II whichis third party reimbursable. Plus, HHFC willnotify you when your patient joins and, ifrequested, provide progress updates. Regardless of your patient’s exerciselimitations, Hurley Health & Fitness Centerhas a program that’s right for them!If you have questions regarding thePhysician Referral Program at HHFC orwould like to receive information, pleasecall Lisa Rensberger at 810.262.2200.
M E D I C A LC E N T E ROne Hurley PlazaFlint, MI 48503M E D I C A LC E N T E RM E D I C A LC E N T E RNon-profitOrganizationUS PostagePAIDPermit No. 442DQ Miracle Treat DayHelped Hurley Kids!REMINDERHurley Medical Center has delayed the “go-live” of theEpic Electronic Medical Record system until early 2012to assure all key elements of the system are in place for acritical, flawless implementation. We thank you for yoursupport.Please note the following: We are no longer accepting Epic training registrationappointments. If you have already signed up for Epic training, wewill cancel current training appointment (September/October dates). Epic recommends physicians betrained within 60 days of “go live.” Please remove yourscheduled sessions from your calendar. No furtheraction on your part is required at this time. We will notify all members of the medical staff offuture training dates as they are determined.The weather was perfect for “Blizzard conditions” on Thursday,August 11th when participating Dairy Queens hosted “MiracleTreat Day.” For the sixth year in a row, DQs throughout Hurley’s15-county Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals territorydonated a minimum of 1 per Blizzard sold to help the kids atHurley. Results are still being tallied as this goes to press. Overthe past five years, our region’s Dairy Queens have donatednearly 50,000.Children’sMiracle NetworkRepresentativesFrom left:Archer Granger,Drew Foster,Tom PlunkeyIn back:DQ owner/operatorDawn Davis
debut at Babson College in Massachusetts and at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Café Spice opened at Hurley's cafeteria on August 17, 2011. "The menu features traditional Indian favorites like Chicken Tikka Masala, Curry Bowls and Chicken Vindaloo, all prepared using all natural ingredients and Halal meats. Also available are Café Spice's naan
