N E W S B R E A K128A publication for the Anna Jaques Hospital Community SUMMER 2018

J u l y & A u g u s t

CELEBRATING

Yankee HomecomingPages 6-7

Page 2: Mark’s Message, BILH News

Pages 4-5: Wellness @ AJH

Page 8: Giving Well

Page 10-11: Celebrating MilestonesWhat’s

Inside

Favorite part of my job? Working as part of an

unbelievable team of doctors, midwives, and nurses, all

striving for healthy outcomes for mothers and babies.

Best part of working at AJH? It is truly a community

that I am proud to be a part of.

A collegue shared: “Cathy gives 110% every shift,

constantly goes above and beyond, and is loved by her

co-workers and the doctors and midwives.”

Cathy Wade

Department:

Birth Center

Years at AJH: 5

UNIT COORDINATOR

Kathy Rowe

Department:

Case Management

Years at AJH: 33

Favorite part of my job? Meeting patients, hearing

their stories and hopefully helping them through a

difficult time.

Best part of working at AJH? The sense of community

and wonderful staff in every department.

A collegue shared: “Kathy always goes the extra step.

She has a genuine concern for the well-being and safety

of her patients, earning respect from patients and their

families, physicians and co-workers.”

RN, CCM

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NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 20182

One of the many things that makes our community hospital so unique is the role our providers

play in the lives of our patients and in creating the collaborative culture of our hospital and

community. We are so fortunate to be a part of a tight-knit community where world-class

doctors – who could live and work anywhere – choose to call home. Several members of our

medical staff share their time and expertise by serving on local public health boards, playing

in the Annual Fore Your Health Golf Tournament, or participating in Yankee Homecoming

events – like Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gail Fayre and Dr. William Jackson (see pgs. 6-7).

Anna Jaques has several longtime physicians who have cared for generations of families over

the years. We also continue to welcome new physicians who are attracted to the high quality,

community-based setting Anna Jaques offers. The more we are able to attract and retain

excellent providers, the more care we can keep in our community.

I love hearing from grateful patients, whether through a handwritten thank you note, or when

a friend shares a story about how their parent received top-notch care, or when I bump into

someone in town who is so appreciative of their experience at our hospital. In every issue we

share kudos from patients which you will see on pg. 12.

To our providers - on behalf of the hospital and the many patients you care for every day - thank you for choosing

Anna Jaques and this community as your home. I look forward to seeing many providers at the upcoming Annual Medical

Staff Meeting on September 25th at the Blue Ocean Event Center and extending my gratitude in person.

On August 17th, Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) filed its response to the Health Policy Commission’s (HPC) preliminary

report on their Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) of our proposed combined system. BILH’s response provided:

Additional information about how BILH would operate as a system to strengthen patient care, expand access and

help control rising health care costs;

Included specific recommendations from some of the integration design teams;

Expressed that the HPC’s preliminary report did not adequately consider current conditions of the health care market

in MA and that concerns raised about the possibility of increased costs do not reflect the unique regulatory constraints

and market dynamic of MA;

The HPC plans to meet on September 27th to discuss the proposed system further and vote on a final report.

In April, the Deptartment of Public Health voted unanimously to approve our proposed affiliation.

The HPC presented preliminary recommendations on July 18th; BILH submitted its response on August 17th.

Working with the Attorney General’s Office, and expect a decision following HPC’s final report.

Continue to share requested data with FTC. Anticipate a decision late 2018.

W h a t d o e s i t t a k e t o b e c o m e a c o m b i n e d h e a l t h s y s t e m ?

B e t h I s r a e l L a h e y H e a l t h N e w s

M a r k G o l d s t e i n

P r e s i d e n t & C E O

M a r k ’s M e s s a g e

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 2018 3

As we continue to move forward with the creation of Beth Israel Lahey Health, the

future CEO of the system, Kevin Tabb, MD, will become increasingly visible both

within and outside of our organization. Get to know Dr. Kevin Tabb with a short

video available for viewing on the AnnaOnline homepage.

QCan the Institution for Savings Inpatient Unit get a new ice machine and water dispenser? We have many orthopedic patients that need ice on their incisions and our machine is constantly breaking down. Also, patients are requesting water and we have to give them tap water. Getting water bottles from the Kitchen takes time.

After experiencing an unfortunate series of unrelated problems, the ice machine is now fully functioning. Thank you for advocating for your patients and we apologize for the inconvenience this caused on the unit.A

Q Many staff agree that the plastic “chucks” used for incontinent pa-tients are not up to par. They do not absorb much, resulting in more complete bed changes needed and skin issues for patients. The chucks we used in the past were much better. Can we change back to the old ones or find a new alternative?

Unfortunately, the chucks that we originally used are no longer manufactured. Purchasing is working with Nurse Managers to identify a new product. A

Q & A w i t h t h e P r e s i d e n t - M o x B o x

M e e t D r. Ke v i n Ta b b

Gerrish Breast Care Center

G e r r i s h B r e a s t C a r e C e n t e r C e l e b r a t e s 5 t h A n n i v e r s a r y

In July 2013, the Gerrish Breast Care Center (GBCC) opened

its doors in Newburyport to provide comprehensive breast

care services to the community. Over the past five years,

the GBCC – led by Dr. Peter Hartmann, Medical Director

– has introduced new technology, earned prestigious

accreditations, and continues to improve the quality

and breadth of services available for its patients and the

community. Highlights include:

The GBCC is now a Certified Breast Center as

recognized by the National Accreditation Program for

Breast Centers, a program administered by the American

College of Surgeons – one of 18 Certified Breast Centers in

Massachusetts.

The GBCC opened a satellite office in our

Haverhill Medical Offices building to better serve patients in

the greater Haverhill area. An article featuring a GBCC patient

who has benefited from the new location in Haverhill will be

featured in the fall issue of Merrimack Valley Magazine.

AJH introduced 3D Mammography, the latest

imaging technology available, to all three mammography

locations in Newburyport, Amesbury, and Haverhill to catch

more cancers, sooner.

Stay tuned for the many ways AJH and the GBCC raise

awareness and education during Breast Cancer Awareness

Month in October, both in the hospital and out in the

community.

Kathy Porter, Patient Care Navigator; Brenda Rossi, GBCC patient;

and Dr. Peter Hartmann, Medical Director, at the new satellite office

at Haverhill Medical Offices of AJH.

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 20184

R o b e r t a H o m a n , R N , R e c o v e r y/ S u r g i c a l S e r v i c e s

My adventure of living a healthier life started with the first hospital Steps Challenge. I loved

the competition and positive feedback from the Fitbit (we average 1,000 steps an hour in

Pre-Op!). I went on to join the original Weight Watchers @ Work group in Spring 2017. I felt

a strong need to change some old unhealthy habits. Having Weight Watchers (WW) come

directly to Anna Jaques was a wonderful opportunity.

In the past year, I’ve lost 50 pounds and am striving to make my goal weight. Aspects of my

weight loss success include:

• Goals: Making daily decisions and setting weekly goals;

• Guidance: The guidance of our WW leader, Leslie, and the support of our group has been the most important

aspect of my weight loss.

• Support: The group setting of WW makes it fun to have cheerleaders, both in Surgical Services as well as

throughout the hospital.

My success has not been fast, but it’s worth it. The support of my Anna Jaques family

has been outstanding and I’m grateful for the wellness opportunities that Anna Jaques has offered me.

WELLNESS AJH@We i g h t Wa t c h e r s @ Wo r k – We l c o m i n g N e w M e m b e r s

Anna Jaques’ Weight Watchers @ Work group seeks

more employees to join the team. Meetings are held on

Wednesdays in the Higgins with weigh-in from 3:45pm

– 4:00pm, followed by the meeting from 4:00pm-

4:30pm. Contact Human Resources at ext. 1035 for

more information.

R o o t s t o W i n g s Yo g a @ A J H

Starting September 11th, AJH will offer Gentle Yoga and Meditation in

the Higgins on Tuesdays from 4:30pm-5:45pm. As part of the hospital’s

employee wellness initiative, Anna Jaques has contributed to the cost of the

sessions to make it affordable for employees: $60 for 8 sessions, with payroll

deductions available.

Contact Human Resources at ext. 1035 to sign up or with any questions.

Bring your own yoga mat!

We l l n e s s S p o t l i g h t

Sharon Peel , Melissa Cotter, Kristen Duffy, Janet McBrien,

WW instructor Leslie Booth, Nancy Ross, Rhonda Keith

and Roberta Homan, RN.

“

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Roberta Homan, RN, Recovery / Surgical Services

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 2018 5

WELLNESS AJH@“ Ye a t M e e t U p” C o r p o r a t e C h a l l e n g e

A team of AJH employees participated in the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce’s “Yeat Meet Up” Corporate

Challenge on July 12th at the Amesbury Sports Park. This event challenged teams made up of local businesses to a field day

style competition that tests athletic, mental, and team-building abilities.

2North and Security represent

AJH: Maura Pinilla, RN; Leanne

Paparella, RN; Al Zabriskie,

Security Manager; Lisa Kardos,

OT; and Derek Deboisbriand.

H e a l t h y C o o k i n g D e m o

Alison Hurteau, RN, LDN, (left), and Jessica Favazza, Wellness

Workdays Dietetic Intern (right), demonstrated how to prepare

two easy and healthy recipes in the Cafeteria on August 22nd.

Employees and visitors enjoyed samplings of Lentil Tacos and a

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding.

H S A S c r e e n i n g s

All employees covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA health insurance plan must have

an updated screening done either through their PCP or Occupational Health. For those

who have had a physical after July 1st, Occupational Health will accept a completed form

by your PCP with a copy of current cholesterol result. Contact Occupational Health at

978-834-8190 to schedule an appointment or for more details.

YANKEE HOMECOMING

riverside

continued from page 1

Thank you to participating fitness studios and gyms who offered free waterfront workout classes:

Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Workout Series Sponsored by Anna Jaques Hospital offered 15 hours of

free workouts to 300+ participants

80+ employees ran/walked an estimated total of 351.5 miles in the Newburyport Lion’s Club’s

Yankee Homecoming 5K & 10M Race

Dr. Gail Fayre, Chief Medical Officer, won “Best Costume” for the 4th year running for her portrayal of

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the Coastal Trail Coalition’s Slow Bike Race

Six members of the Emergency Department raced down Federal Street for the Annual Bed Race

AJH donated 1,000 packets of SFP 30 at Family Day at Maudslay Park

Latitudes Sports Club - Salisbury Motivate Barre • Cardio • Cycle Fuel Training Studio

Slow Bike Race: Dr. Gail Fayre, Chief Medical Officer, celebrates her

“Best Costume” award as Mayor Donna Holaday cheers her on.

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 2018 7

Melanie Ayotte, PT

Joseph Bohenko, RN

Christine Bolduc, OT

Dawn Bryk, RN

DebBurke, RN

SarahCarrico, PT

Kristina Caulfield, MT

Lynda Colby, RN

Sarah Comora, RN

Jessica Cossette, RN

Shana Counts-Vanhoose

Michelle Couture, PT

Beth DeSimio, PT

Shelley DeSimone

Maria Emilio

Erin Finnegan, MT

Bridget Flynn, RN

Tasha Gunnarson, IBCLC

Katherine Hart

Anna Hill

Anita Huot

Brenda Houde

Dr. William Jackson

Christina Jahl, RN

Nichole Kalaus

Chris Karampatsos, RN

Sara Lahaie, MSW

Janelle LeBlanc

Shannon Lozier

Katie Mahoney, PT

Alyssa Mahoney, RN

Katelyn Marshall, RN

Maria Martellucci, RN

Savanah McDonald

Polly McDowell, RN

Christine McLaughlin, RN

Jane McNeil

Jennifer Meehan

Rebecca Moranville, MT

Michaela Nocco, RN

Ashley Noyes

Holly Olivio

Natasha Owen

Mary Pettigrew, RN

Maura Pinilla, RN

Michelle Plaisance, RN

Molly Plante

Lisa Provost, RN

Idonger Reese

Lindsey Roberts, MT

Amanda Ross

Alicia Russell

Dr. Mahmoud Sakr

Janine Sciuto, PT

Casey Souliotis, RN

Erica Talanian, RN

Amy Trecartin

Zoe Vincent

Cathy Wade

Rachel Whitman, NP

Cathy Willett, RN

Mary Williamson

Moray Wilson, LICSW

Kaylan Zall, RN

YANKEE HOMECOMING

riverside

10M & 5K Race: 80+ employees and physicians joined Team AJH (many – but not all – pictured here).

Bed Race: Betsy Russell, PA; Erin Russo, RN;

Casey Souliotis, RN; Kate Bartol, RN; Owen Beams,

MD. (Standing on stretcher) Erin Bradley, PA.

Trivia! What Emergency

Department nurse

participated in the road race,

bed race, and a waterfront

workout? Hint: you can

spot this person in three

different pictures.

?

Answer on pg. 12

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 20188

The annual student-powered fashion event,

Catwalk4Cancer, recently gifted more than $10,000 to

the Anna Jaques Cancer Center affiliated with Beth Israel

Deaconess Medical Center. In April, students from Central

Catholic High School, with support from TJX Companies,

brought together 300+ student and faculty volunteers, their

families and local businesses to combine a love for fashion

to impact the lives of those with cancer. Over the past ten

years, the runway benefit has raised a quarter of a million

dollars to fight cancer.

The Anna Jaques Community

Health Foundation held its

28th annual “Fore Your Health”

Golf Tournament on August

13th at Renaissance Golf Club

and raised over $128,000.

Proceeds of the tournament

support MAKO robotic arm

technology at the hospital.

Under the leadership of Byron Matthews, chairman of the

golf committee, the annual tournament has generated over

$2.5 million to support programs and services at Anna Jaques.

Thank you to Byron and the committee of volunteers for their

hard work and dedication to this event: Steve DeGuglielmo,

Rich Doolan, Luis Fernandez, Dr. Kevin Gasiorowski, Tom

Howard, Rob Kotarba, John Matthews, Mac McKay and

Donna Twombly.

C e n t r a l C a t h o l i c H i g h S c h o o l ’s C a t w a l k 4 C a n c e r R a i s e s $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 f o r C a n c e r C e n t e r

2 8 t h A n n u a l F o r e Yo u r H e a l t h A n n a J a q u e s G o l f To u r n a m e n t

Catwalk4Cancer is an annual fundraiser organized by Central

Catholic High school students.

George Fraley, RN; Peter Hartmann, MD; Paul Freedberg, MD; and

Patrick Morgan.

A special post-dinner tribute honored Byron Matthews,

(right), Golf Chairman and AJH Board Member, on the

milestone of his 90th birthday. Charlie Cullen, (left) former

Chair of the AJH Community Health Foundation and board

member, presented Byron with a framed vintage hickory

shaft golf club, inscribed with thanks from AJH for his

dedicated service.

YOUR HEALTH

THE 28TH ANNUAL

GOLFTOURNAMENT

/ Recognizing the Impact of our Donors and VolunteersGiving Well

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 2018 9

A J H N o w a n O f f i c i a l I n d e p e n d e n t P e d i a t r i c A d v a n c e L i f e S k i l l s Tr a i n i n g C e n t e r

Anna Jaques has been approved as an authorized independent Pediatric Advance Life Skills (PALS) training center. This

enables staff and physicians who need PALS education to receive both their initial and renewal classes at the hospital and in

a timely manner.

The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved

outcomes. This approval comes after over two years of dedicated work from the Nursing Education Department and PALS

instructors. Working together as a team, they were able to demonstrate the need for and benefits of becoming a PALS training

center for the hospital, as well as community members to the American Heart Association.

The Birth Center hosted its Annual Mother & Baby Picnic

on August 14th that welcomed mothers, babies, and

families who met during prenatal and breastfeeding classes

and support groups to reconnect in celebration of National

Breastfeeding Month. The Birth Center takes great pride in

supporting mothers and families with breastfeeding – both

during their stay on the unit and continued after they go

home through Mother & Baby Support Groups.

In 2014, the Birth Center started its journey towards becoming

an official “Baby Friendly” hospital. Baby Friendly is a global

effort launched by the World Health Organization and

UNICEF to implement practices that protect, promote

and support breastfeeding philosophies. On September

6th and 7th, surveyors will tour the hospital for final

Baby Friendly accreditation.

P a r k i n g L o t C o n s t r u c t i o n U p d a t e

Drainage and the binder coat of asphalt has been completed in all areas being repaved (employee lots,

main hospital lot, physician lot on Highland Avenue). Next steps include installation of granite curbing,

followed by the final coat of asphalt in all four areas. The project is expected to be completed within the

next month, though weather plays a major role in the scheduling.

Thank you for your continued patience with this project and for prioritizing patients and visitors. Any

questions or concerns should be directed to Dave Fowler, Senior Director of Facilities, at ext. 1047.

A n n u a l M o t h e r & B a b y P i c n i c

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 201810

As part of the hospital’s commitment to reducing energy, lighting in the basement and associated offices have been replaced from standard florescent lighting to LED lighting.

C e l e b r a t i n g R e t i r e m e n t s & M i l e s t o n e s

AJH celebrated over 100 cumulative years of service:

Maureen Cullen, RN, (left) retired after 34 years in

Cardiology; Steve Salvo (center) retired after 33 years

in Human Resources; and Donna Therriault, RN, (right)

retired after 35 years on the Birth Center.

Kathleen McCarthy, RN, (second from left) retired after

19 years on the Birth Center.

Pictured: Mark Goldstein; Kathleen McCarthy, RN; Alison

Sekelsky, Director of Maternal Child Health; and

Shelley DeSimone, VP of Human Resources.

Transport Volunteer, Rita Vreeland celebrated her 80th

birthday. She has volunteered delivering mail for 14 years.

Peg McClure, Volunteer, celebrated her 80th birthday.

She has volunteered for nearly a decade and served as

President of the Aid Association.

D i d Yo u K n o w ?

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 2018 11

C e l e b r a t i n g R e t i r e m e n t s & M i l e s t o n e s

Colleagues and friends gathered on August 9th to

celebrate the retirement of Julie Little (pictured sixth in

from the left). Julie worked in Perioperative Services as

an Aide and retired with 25 years of service.

Susan Lepito, RN, (second from left) Recovery, retired

after 25 years at AJH. Pictured: Susan Murphy, RN: Susan

Lepito RN; Sandy Kurlene, RN; Sandy Keeler, RN; and

Lynne Terry, RN; (Back) Rebecca Vigneault, RN; Christine

Charland, RN, Clinical Manager; and Wally Szuksta, RN,

Director of Perioperative Services.

Board certified pediatrician Dr. Parker-Mello joined Dr. Tammy Bottner and Dr. Michael Pilz at Riverside Pediatrics, located at 18 Highland Avenue in Newburyport, this July.

Dr. Parker-Mello received her medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. She then completed her Pediatric Residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She has spent time abroad doing medical volunteer work in Colombia, South America, and in Swaziland, Africa.

Kelly Parker-Mello, MD

Riverside Pediatrics

Rhonda LeMaitre

Practice Manager, Women’s Health Care

Shelley DeSimone

Vice President of Human Resources

Rhonda joined Women’s Health Care (WHC) this spring with extensive managerial experience in health care. Prior to joining WHC, she worked in several roles at Hallmark Health System including manager for transcription services, manager for medical records department, physician liaison to the medical staff, and most recently as practice manager for the cardiology practice.

WHC has locations in Newburyport, Haverhill, and Middleton.

Shelley assumed the role of Vice President of Human Resources (HR) on July 1st. She joined the HR department in 2010, beginning as HR Generalist and rising to Director of Human Resources in 2012. Shelley has devoted her career in human resources to working in the non-profit sector, serving in human resources and management positions in higher education and workforce development organizations.

We l c o m e N e w P h y s i c i a n s & H o s p i t a l L e a d e r s

NEWSBREAK / SUMMER 201812

C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s

Airways – A Support Group for Chronic Lung Disease

September 4 – 3:00pm-4:30pm – Higgins

Topic: Pulmonary Medications – Free RSVP: 978-463-1289

14th Annual AJH Employee Golf Outing & Dinner October 16 – 1:00pm – Black Swan Country Club, Georgetown - 18-hole Scramble Tournament $100 includes golf, cart, and dinner

*Sign-up forms are available in HR. Sign-up before September 30. Guests of employees are welcome to play.

TRIVIA ANSWER:

Casey Souliotis, RN

Emergency Dept.

E d u c a t i o n a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Basic Life Skills (BLS) Recertification Options

• August 29 – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Higgins• September 5 – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Higgins• September 12 – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Higgins • September 26 – 7:00pm-9:30pm – Higgins

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Aug 27– Initial: 9:00am-5:00pm; Refresher: 2:00pm-5:00pm

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) September 24 – Initial: 9:00am-5:00pm; Refresher: 2:00pm-5:00pm

Pediatric Advanced Life Skills (PALS) September 28 – 9:00am-3:00pm 3rd Floor Conference Room

P a t i e n t K u d o s

“We had a patient in a wheelchair that needed help to

their car. Drew Robinson of Valet Services was more

than willing to come to our office and help the patient

down to their car. Our practice appreciated it and so did

the patient. Thank you for providing the Valet Service!”

“I just wanted to write a note to AJH about the fantastic

care I received from the nursing staff on the Institution

for Savings Inpatient Unit. I couldn’t have asked for

better nurses in Kelsey White, RN, Bridgett Flynn, RN,

Mike Rossi, RN, and Cindy Kuczwara, RN – they were

absolutely outstanding. AJH should be very proud and

appreciative of these staff members.”

“A sincere thanks to the staff and doctors in the

Emergency Department, Fast Track, and 3rd Floor for

making my time a positive experience. Dr. Peter Sebeny,

Dr. Mahmoud Sakr, the nursing staff, lab personnel,

housekeeping, and food service staff; everyone was

friendly, helpful, and professional.”

Reminder: How to Access Class Registration Forms Online

1) Visit AnnaOnline

2) Click on “Forms” at the top of the page

3) Select “Clinical Forms”

4) Scroll to the bottom and choose “Nursing Education Registration Forms”

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