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NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH PEOPLEEd Jimenez takes the helm at UF Health ShandsBoard approves transition from interim to permanent CEO“At UF Health Shands, I have the privilege of being ona journey with expert and compassionate physicians,nurses and staff who bring the best possible patient careto the citizens of Florida and beyond.”Ed JimenezUF Health Shands CEOEd Jimenez assumed his new role aschief executive officer for UF HealthShands on April 22, following approvalby the UF Health Shands Board ofDirectors.“Ed has demonstrated incredibletalent and leadership during his fiveyears at UF Health Shands, first as chiefoperating officer from 2010 to 2014 andduring the past year as interim CEO,”said David S. Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., UFsenior vice president for health affairsand UF Health president. “We aredelighted that he will continue to bringhis strong vision, operational skills andinsights to this key leadership position.”As CEO, Jimenez guides theoverall direction for UF Health Shandsunder the oversight of Guzick and incollaboration with the faculty of the UFCollege of Medicine and the other UFHealth Science Center colleges.“At UF Health Shands, I have theprivilege of being on a journey withexpert and compassionate physicians,6 NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015nurses and staff who bring the bestpossible patient care to the citizens ofFlorida and beyond,” Jimenez said. “Ilook forward to working with all ofthem in the patient care, research andeducational arenas to make this the besthealth care system possible.”Michael L. Good, M.D., UF College of Medicine dean, extended hissupport.“Ed believes in the link betweenexcellence in patient care and cuttingedge research,” Good said. “He hasan exceptionally strong grasp of howeducation, research and patient care fittogether to create high-quality experiences for our patients and the best possible outcomes of their care.”Jimenez has spearheaded improvements in all operating categories,financial performance and employeeengagement. He has led constructionprojects, electronic medical recordimplementation and national accreditation surveys. He also has played a keyrole in establishing several successfulregional relationships and partnershipswith other health systems.“As chief operations officer, Edshowed tremendous skill in managingthe day-to-day operations of the hospital and its staff, and the transition toCEO has shown that his understandingextends to our whole system,” said IreneAlexaitis, D.N.P., R.N., NEA-BC, UFHealth Shands Hospital chief nursingofficer and Nursing and Patient CareServices vice president.Before joining UF Health in October 2010, Jimenez served as system vicepresident for St. Joseph’s Healthcare System, a 900-bed health system in northern New Jersey. He oversaw hospitaloperations, business development andregional/physician partnerships andwas responsible for the 200-memberphysician group practice. At St. Joseph’she was also president of seven for-profit,joint venture LLCs. N&N

NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH RESEARCHLab Notes: What’s happening at UF Health?Check out some recent research developments at UF Health Increasing state alcohol taxes couldprevent thousands of deaths a year fromcar crashes. UF researchers found thatalcohol-related motor vehicle crashesdecreased after taxes on beer, wine andspirits went up in Illinois. Fatal alcoholrelated car crashes in Illinois declined 26percent after a 2009 increase in thealcohol tax. The decrease was even moremarked for young people, at 37 percent.The reduction was similar for crashesinvolving alcohol-impaired drivers andextremely drunken drivers, at 22 and 25percent, respectively. The study wasreleased online in the American Journalof Public Health in March. “Similaralcohol tax increases implementedacross the country could preventthousands of deaths from car crasheseach year,” said Alexander C. Wagenaar,Ph.D., a College of Medicine departmentof health outcomes and policy professor.“If policymakers are looking to addressdangerous drivers on our roads andreduce the number of fatalities, theyshould reverse the trend of allowinginflation to erode alcohol taxes.” If you are overweight and haveosteoarthritis, you may want to increaseyour consumption of dairy productswith vitamin D. Higher levels of vitaminD may decrease pain and improvefunction in obese individuals withosteoarthritis. Findings published in theJanuary issue of The Clinical Journal ofPain indicate that obese individuals whosuffer from osteoarthritis and haveadequate vitamin D levels could walk,balance and rise from sitting to standingbetter than obese participants withinsufficient vitamin D levels. “Adequatevitamin D may be significant toimproving osteoarthritis pain because itaffects bone quality and protects cellfunction to help reduce inflammation.Vitamin D maintains calcium andphosphate concentration levels to keepbones strong,” said lead author Toni L.Glover, Ph.D., ARNP, a UF College ofNursing assistant professor. “Increasedpain due to osteoarthritis could limitphysical activity, including outdooractivity, which would lead to bothdecreased vitamin D levels andincreased obesity.” For most patients with a common braintumor, the outlook is grim. Aggressiveand stubborn, glioblastoma is hard towipe out with surgery, radiation orchemotherapy. Now, a group thatincludes UF Health researchers hasfound a way to improve survival time in amouse model by halting the tumor’sspread. It’s the first time scientists havesuccessfully manipulated the signals in acell that allow it to contract in order toimpede a brain tumor’s growth. Theapproach makes it harder for the cell tosqueeze through surrounding tissue,keeping the tumor in check. Other UFHealth researchers are working on adifferent approach to treat glioblastoma— a vaccine. In collaboration withresearchers at the Duke Cancer Institute,researcher Duane Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D.,UF Brain Tumor Immunotherapy director,and his team discovered a commonbooster virus could help improve theeffect of a vaccine aimed atglioblastoma, potentially improvingpatient survival.NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015 7

NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH SHANDS SERVICEUF Health Shands HospitalManagement Engineering Consulting ServicesA behind-the-scenes look at a vital teamQuick facts:71AVERAGE NUMBEROF PROJECTSPERFORMEDANNUALLY(2010-14)47YEARS MANAGEMENTENGINEERING HASBEEN SERVING UFHEALTH9TEAM MEMBERS5 FULL-TIMEENGINEERS4 INDUSTRIALENGINEERINGINTERNSWhen it comes to problem-solving at UFHealth, a small but mighty team of industrialand system engineers is always willing to provide solutions — UF Health Shands HospitalManagement Engineering Consulting Services.THE DEPARTMENT’S MISSIONThe Management Engineering team strivesto improve the delivery of health care at UFHealth. The staff leads process-improvementinitiatives for departments that provide careto and support UF Health Shands and UFHealth Physicians facilities. These initiativesinspire positive, sustainable changes that eliminate waste and inefficiencies and support UFHealth’s patient-centered goals.SOLUTIONS FOR ALLFrom transition planning for a pediatric unit,to refining patient flow strategy in the E.R.,8 NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015to improving quality outcomes, our Management Engineering experts help find solutionsfor diverse clients.TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FORPROCESS-IMPROVEMENT Lean Six Sigma Queueing theory Discrete event simulation Operations research Facilities planning Project management Descriptive and inferential statistics Process improvement Benchmarking

NEW&NEXTUF Health Shands Hospital Management Engineering Consulting Services team members include (from left) Carla Rodriguez-Caro, staff engineer;Shane Wiggins, intern; Cristina Galloway, staff engineer; Roque Perez-Velez, director; Janna Browning, intern; John W. Jackson, staff engineer; Maria LynCauthorn, intern; and Derek Murray, senior engineer.HOW CAN MANAGEMENT ENGINEERINGHELP YOUR DEPARTMENT?Interested departments can visit the UF Health Bridge andsearch “Management Engineering.” Once on the team’s page,click the “Request a Project” tab. Management Engineeringalso offers several courses through UF Health Shands HumanResources Development, and others on demand, including: Process Improvement Facilitator Training (HRD) Process Improvement Specialist Training (HRD)coming soon Process Improvement Associate Training (On demand) 5S Organization Training (On demand)technical director. “Management Engineering brings an outsideperspective that is organized, data-driven and produces resultsin a finite period of time. It is so very important to have that outside assessment, because some issues seem too overwhelming totackle internally.”For more information, email Roque Perez-Velez, P.E.,DSHS, UF Health Shands Hospital Management EngineeringConsulting Services director, at perero@shands.ufl.edu.“We pride ourselves in facilitating process improvement initiatives led by multidisciplinary teams throughout the UF Heathsystem,” said Perez-Velez. “These initiatives spark the discoveryof efficient and effective ways to make the most out of availableresources. Like everyone at UF Health, our ultimate goal is tohelp improve the patient experience.” N&N“It is so valuable to have a resource with analytical expertise and outside perspective to facilitate process improvements.Management Engineering has facilitated three major projects forus,” said Caroline Bell, UF Health Shands Hospital RadiologyNEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015 9

NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH PEOPLEWelcoming new UF College of Medicineresidents and fellowsNearly 250 new housestaff start orientation in JuneEach summer, medical school graduates andnew physicians begin training at UF HealthShands hospitals and programs and UFHealth Physicians outpatient primary careand specialty practices. Before they beginadvanced clinical education, they are introduced to the UF Health system at housestafforientation, conducted by the UF Collegeof Medicine Graduate Medical EducationHousestaff Affairs, or GME, office.The UF College of Medicine GME officesupports residents and fellows for three toseven years while they continue their education at UF Health. In the hospital, thesephysicians are known as housestaff. Residentsbegin work at a hospital after graduationfrom medical school. Fellows are physicianswho completed their residency and are pursuing additional specialized training.“Residents and fellows need to be awareof the numerous opportunities available fortheir personal and professional growth throughthe GME office,” said Lisa Dixon, M.D., UFCollege of Medicine associate dean and thedesignated institutional official for GME. “Iwant them to know where the GME office isand feel confident that we’re here for them.”Nearly 250 new housestaff will attendorientation on June 30. College of Medicineleaders will welcome them and they will learnabout UF Health patient safety and qualityinitiatives and hospital and clinical programsand resources. They will also be required tocomplete UF Health Hospitality and Servicetraining, which focuses on specific Standardsof Behavior that enable staff to provide thebest possible patient experience.As an academic health center, UF Healthprovides education and supervised on-thejob training for future generations of healthUF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION TEAMLisa Dixon, M.D.Associate dean and designatedinstitutional officer for graduatemedical education“One of my first yearsat UF, the football teammade it to the nationalchampionship.”Jacqueline GarciaProgram operations coordinatorJackie Hobbs, M.D., Ph.D.Chair of programreview committee“My favorite sportis boxing.”With UF Health10 NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015IT support“I have worked with orfor GME for my entire 13years at UF Health.”“My favorite cities fortravel are New York Cityand Paris.”With UF Health14 yrs10 yrsSony Kuruppacherry10 yrsWith UF Health13 yrsWith UF Health

NEW&NEXTThis summer, 181 new UF College of Medicine residents from around the U.S. and other countries will joinour staff and train at UF Health Shands and UF Health Physicians.care providers and leaders. Residents and fellows practiceunder the direct supervision of UF College of Medicine faculty physicians. They are a vital part of the health care team, andwork with nursing, clinical and support staff to offer exceptional care. This interdisciplinary, diverse team approach is abenefit to patients being served in a teaching environment.“Orientation day introduces housestaff to our health caresystem and familiarizes them with UF Health requirements,priorities and goals,” said Cristin Owens, UF GME housestaffaffairs manager. “We want residents and fellows to feel likethey’re part of the team, and orientation is the first step in thatprocess.” N&NCristin OwensDiana MorrisHousestaff affairs managerLynne Meyer, Ph.D., M.P.H.Medical educator“I’ve moved 11 timesin 15 years andGainesville’s the longestplace I’ve ever stayed.”5 yrs“I’ve always beenfascinated witharcheology, have beenon several archeologicaldigs and visited ruinsoverseas.”With UF Health3yrsWith UF HealthCarolyn Stalvey, M.D.Accreditation specialist“I welcomed my firstgrandbaby this year.”With UF Health5yrsCollege of Medicine assistantprofessor and assistantdesignated institutional officer“I was chief residentfor UF Health InternalMedicine in 2002.”With UF Health21yrs (including medical schooland residency)NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015 11

NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH SERVICE“WECARE” CAN FIX IT!Beneath the bustling floors at UF HealthShands Hospital is a small departmentthat keeps our facilities operatingsmoothly.The Enterprise Building OperationsCenter, or EBOC, a UF Health ShandsFacilities department, occupies a controlroom in the basement filled withtelevision screens, monitors and phones.Staffed by 18 employees, the EBOCoperates 24/7, 365 days a year.The EBOC serves two main functions: EBOC employees dispatch securityofficers, Environmental Servicesemployees and Maintenance andFacilities staff when needed forissues ranging from security escorts,WeCare (formerly iCare) calls,transportation requests and more. They also monitor multiple systemsat several buildings, including thefire alarm system, tube system andday-to-day maintenance.For immediate issues like empty paperrolls in a restroom, spills, torn chairs ordamaged flooring that can pose ahazard, the WeCare team would likepatients, employees and staff to callthem at 352-594-2273.Any UF Health Shands or UF College ofMedicine staff person providing servicein a UF Health Shands facility, as well aspatients and visitors, can call WeCare. Thesystem is designed to empowerindividuals to report problems and knowthat help is on the way from staff inEnvironmental Services, Engineering andSafety and Security. You’ll start to seesignage in key areas promoting WeCare.If you need to report a clinical or patientsafety issue, please don’t use WeCare.Instead, make a Patient Safety Report onthe UF Health Bridge (under the “Qualityand Patient Safety” widget on the homepage, click the orange “Submit a SafetyReport” button), or call the 24-hourPatient Safety Hotline at352-538-2635.12 NEWS&NOTES JUNE/JULY 2015UF HEALTH QUALITYQUALITY GRAND ROUNDS ATTENDEES: WE’RE LISTENING!A recent survey about Quality Grand Rounds revealed that nearly 80 percent ofrespondents found the monthly presentations pertinent to their jobs. The majorityalso agreed that the content is presented in a way that is easy to share with peersand colleagues.Quality Grand Rounds feature monthly presentations focused on clinical qualityand safety initiatives that affect outcomes, patient experience and satisfaction.Each session of the classroom-style talks given by employees lasts one hour. Topicsvary each month. Past subjects included advanced directives, patient safetyrounds and the clinical learning environment.Improvements for Quality Grand Rounds suggested in the survey included arequest for more presentations by interdisciplinary, front-line staff and additionalreviews of high-level, systemwide surveys.“We’re committed to studying these recommendations and making this a betterprogram for all,” said Debbie Lynn, UF Health Quality and Patient Safety qualityand accreditation director.Open to UF Health faculty, staff and students, Quality Grand Rounds are heldmonthly at 1 p.m. (see dates below) at UF Health Shands Hospital (north campus),Room 6120. Take the UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium elevators to the sixth floorand make the first two lefts. You’ll see a table of refreshments for attendees.Join us each month to hear from your UF Health colleagues, learn about UFHealth’s quality goals and understand our journey toward becoming a saferorganization. Become a member of the Quality Grand Rounds collaboration groupon the UF Health Bridge and search "Quality Grand Rounds" to find links tolive-stream Quality Grand Rounds and presentation notes.Upcoming QualityGrand Rounds dates:1 p.m.July 9August 13September 10October 8

NEW&NEXTUF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL SERVICEHOSPITAL MAINTAINSELITE LEVEL 4 EPILEPSYDESIGNATIONThe National Association of EpilepsyCenters recently renewed UF HealthShands Hospital’s Level 4 epilepsyprogram designation under the moststringent criteria to date. Less thanone percent of hospitals nationwidehave Level 3 or Level 4 designation.According to the NAEC, a fourth-levelcenter provides the more complexforms of intensive neurodiagnosticsmonitoring, as well as more extensivemedical, neuropsychological andpsychosocial treatments. Fourth-levelcenters offer patients a completeevaluation for epilepsy surgery,including intracranial electrodes, andprovide a broad range of surgicalprocedures for epilepsy. The epilepsyprogram at UF Health is led by JeanCibula, M.D., UF College of Medicineneurologist (right), and Steven Roper,M.D., UF College of Medicineneurosurgeon (left).UF HEALTH SHANDS SERVICENEW FEATURES ENHANCE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROCESSThe UF Health Shands Tuition Reimbursement Program has added features to make thisemployee benefit more consistent with our organization’s emphasis on professionalgrowth and development and continuous learning.A partnership with EdAssist has automated the tuition reimbursement process, providesno-cost academic

During the introduction to UF Health's new strategic plan, The Power of Together, at the UF Health Shands Hospital Atrium on May 20, a number of UF Health faculty and staff addressed the crowd, including (from top left, clockwise) Voncea Brusha, R .N ., a UF Health Shands Hospital Mother/Baby Unit 35 nurse; David S .