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ScopeJune 26, 2014

Volume 36 Issue 11

Berkshire Medical Center Breast Program Approved by National Accreditation Organization

Berkshire Medical Center’s Breast Program has been granted

a three-year/Full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The BMC program was also cited by the NAPBC in four areas for Best Practice designation.

Accreditation by the NAPBC is only given to those centers that have voluntarily committed to provide the highest level of quality breast care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. During the survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease. The standards include proficiency in the areas of: center leadership, clinical management, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement.

“A breast program that achieves NAPBC accreditation has demonstrated a firm commitment to offer its patients every significant advantage in their battle against breast disease,” according to the NAPBC.

“This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication of our entire Breast Program team at BMC to provide our patients with the highest quality of care,” said Diane Kelly, RN, BMC Chief Operating Officer. “It’s critically important that we provide these comprehensive breast care services, giving our community access to multi-disciplinary, state-of-the-art care, close to home.”

The NAPBC cited BMC’s Breast Program in four areas for providing Best Practice services, including breast conservation, breast cancer staging, pathology reports and

nursing. BMC’s work in those areas will be included in NAPBC’s national database of information that can be used by other programs to help meet NAPBC standards of care.

The NAPBC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to the improvement of the quality of care and monitoring of outcomes of patients with diseases of the breast. This mission is pursued through standard-setting, scientific validation, and patient and professional education. Its board membership includes professionals from 20 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of breast care.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be 232,670 patients diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States in 2014. In addition, hundreds of thousands of women who will deal with benign breast disease this year will require medical evaluation for treatment options.

Receiving care at a NAPBC-accredited center ensures that a patient will have access to:

• Comprehensivecare,includingafullrange of state-of-the-art services

• Amultidisciplinaryteamapproachtocoordinate the best treatment options

• Informationaboutongoingclinicaltrialsand new treatment options

And, most importantly,

• Qualitybreastcareclosetohome.

For more information about the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, visit their Web site at www.accreditedbreastcenters.org.

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Staff HighlightsDr. Adam Joins Neurology Team at BMCBerkshire Health Systems announces the appointment of Octavian R. Adam, MD, a board certified and fellowship trained Neurologist, to the medical staff of Berkshire Medical Center and the Neurology Professional Services of BMC physician practice. Dr. Adam is accepting new patients in need of Neurology services and is partnered with Drs. Laurence “Jay” Ufford, Thomas Kwiatkowski and Emma Weiskopf in providing comprehensive Neurology care at Neurology Professional Services of BMC.

Dr. Adam came to the Berkshires from active duty service as a Neurologist in the US Navy at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. A Lieutenant Commander, Dr. Adam was also deployed twice to Afghanistan between 2011 and 2013. He has previously served with the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, and the Methodist Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital in Houston.

Dr. Adam is board certified in Neurology and received his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. He completed his residency in Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, and was fellowship trained in Movement Disorders at Baylor College of Medicine, Parkinson’s Disease Center and Movement Disorders Clinic, Houston.

For an appointment with Dr. Adam or one of his colleagues at Neurology Professional Services of BMC, ask your physician for a referral or call 413-395-7694.

Octavian R. Adam, MD

Dr. Chitti Named Resident of the Year

Dr. Chitti poses with fellow Internal Medicine residents during a ceremony to honor him as this year’s award recipient.

Dr. Sridhar Reddy Chitti was recently named Gerald L. Haidak, MD,

Memorial Resident of the Year.

Sridhar Reddy Chitti, MD, has been recognized with this year’s Gerald L. Haidak, MD, Memorial Resident of the Year Award. Dr. Chitti, an Internal Medicine resident at BMC, was joined by program leaders and colleagues on June 12th for a celebration of his achievements. Dr. Chitti was honored for his commitment to humanity and patients, teamwork, dedication to his profession, his willingness to teach, commitment to medical education, scholarship and improvement during the past year.

TaoismSince the earliest recorded times, Chinese thought has been characterized by an awareness of man’s close relationship with nature and the universe. Two basic distinctions in nature are symbolized by the Yin and Yang (sun and moon, heaven and earth, dark and light, chaos and order, etc.) Taoism sees balance as the basic characteristic underlying these distinctions.

Traditional Chinese medicine includes herbal treatments, diet therapy, use of animal secretions and organs, and folk methods. Chinese women, because they are modest about their bodies, believe in proactive healthcare. At the end of life on earth, Chinese perceive death as natural, an extension of life.

Diversity Includes You Focus on: Religion

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Generosity from Community Apparent at Cancer Center

The community is embracing the new BMC Cancer Center, as

has become clear in recent months with several touching donations from various individuals and groups. A group called the Red Hot Damsels of Dalton created a handmade shawl for a patient, in memory of one of their own, Barbara Rupprecht. The St. Stanislau’s Caring Hands organization followed in that same vein by donating over 20 handmade prayer shawls to the Cancer Center for its patients.

“One of the most heartfelt donations came from a 9-year-old boy and his mother,” said Sue Duncan, RN, BSN, CRNI, Administrative Director. “Mace Donahue and his mother, Meagheanne, came in with 20 large gift bags, filled with supplies that a cancer patient might need during treatment. This included water bottles, lotions, lip balm, Gatorade, tissues and more. He said he did this for his grandfather and an uncle, both who had cancer.”

Duncan said the family did not have a lot of money, but they wanted to make a difference. They and the many other people and organizations that have supported the Cancer Center have, and will continue to make a difference.

Sue Duncan, RN, Administrative Director of the Cancer Center, right, accepts one of the prayer shawls made by the St. Stan’s Caring Hands group. The shawls are being given to patients at the Cancer Center. Numerous other creative and touching donations have been made recently by members of the community to the new Cancer Center.

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BHS Accepting New

Applications for Critical Shortage

Radiologic Technologist

Program

Berkshire Medical Center, Fairview Hospital, BMC and Fairview Physician Practice and Berkshire Health Systems

Management Company employees who are interested in joining the ranks of Radiologic Technologists will have the opportunity to receive training free of charge, if eligible. Similar in nature to BHS programs that provide educational assistance in Nursing, the Radiology Training Program is open to employees with one year or more of service. The program provides 100% coverage of tuition, books, fees and uniforms for the Radiologic Technologist training.

To qualify for the program, interested employees must complete an application process which includes: verification of qualifications for admission into the program, submission of transcripts from past academic institutions (such as high school or college), completion of an application form, submission of a letter of recommendation from his/her supervisor and an essay identifying why you want to enter the program. Applications for the program are available through the Berkshire Health Systems Education Department.

There are a limited number of positions available in all Radiology Technology Programs, which require a minimum 2-year educational commitment. The successful applicants will be selected based on documentation submitted in the application process, attendance records, performance evaluations, overall work record and discussion with their supervisor(s).

BHS is again offering an opportunity for employees interested in training to become Radiologic Technologists to do so through the organization’s unique Critical Shortage program, which pays all tuition and fees for the training for eligible applicants.

Acceptance into the Radiology Critical Shortage Program does not guarantee acceptance into the school. Employees must also complete all application processes required by the school, as well as, all prerequisites. Application to the school must be made one year before admission. It may take up to two years to complete prerequisites and other requirements before being accepted into the school.

Completion of these requirements is considered to be a part of the Critical Shortage Program; and expenses for this are covered under the plan. Through a cooperative effort among Western Massachusetts community colleges, courses for these schools may be completed at any local community college, such as Berkshire Community College. There is an academic advisor appointed at each of these institutions to assist in identifying each applicants specific learning needs. Other specific criteria will be reviewed with the applicants who are accepted into the program.

Upon completion of the program, participants must agree to work a minimum of two years at an assigned entity of BHS. Employees who choose not to work for BHS during the program are committed to three years employment.

If you are interested in applying for this program, please complete the application appearing in this issue of The Scope and send it to the BHS education department by August 16, 2014.QuestionsmayalsobereferredtoBettyKirbyintheEducation Department at Ext. 2132.

Prime Red Sox Tickets Available in Prize Drawing for Golf Tournament

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Want to support the BMC Golf Tournament and have a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Red Sox home game, with prime seating? The BMC Golf Tournament

Committee is holding a prize drawing to benefit the tournament, open to all employees.

Tickets for the drawing are available for $10 each, beginning July 1st, in the following locations and from the following committee members:

o BMC Development Office, 2nd Floor, Bishop Clapp, Suite 2000

o Main BMC Campus – Jeanne Morin, Lisa Rosier or Sue Earle

o Clock Tower – Ronnie Lacey

o Hillcrest Campus of BMC – Maggie Risley

o BMC Café – tickets on sale July 21st and 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm

Up for grabs are two tickets to the August 20th Red Sox game versus the LA Angels of Anaheim at Fenway Park, 7:10 pm, with seating in the State Street Pavilion/Home Plate Pavilion, Club 4, Row 4, Seats 1 and 2. These tickets were generously donated by Krokidas & Bluestein, LLP of Boston.

The BMC Golf Tournament is being held on Wednesday, July 23rd at the Pittsfield Country Club and is generously underwritten by TD Bank. This year’s tournament will benefit the new BMC Cancer Center and Integrative Medicine and Wellness Services.

The drawing will be held at the tournament. The winner does not need to be present.

United Way Corner

Berkshire United Way is helping families maximize their income by increasing their tax refunds? For the 2013 tax year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, supported by Berkshire United Way, secured over $1.3

million in tax refunds to 985 Berkshire County low-income working families; half a million dollars more than in 2012. The county’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) return increased to $559,912 in 2013, and studies show that the EITC encourages work, reduces poverty, and also improves child health and academic achievement, increasing the likelihood of college attendance and improving the prospects for higher earnings when children become adults.

Consider donating today – your community depends on it! Visit the BHS United Way portal page or contact your BHS United Way Co-Chairs (bbenciveng@bhs1.org or alentine@bhs1.org) to learn more.

Did You Know…

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Visit the WellnessWorks page of the employee portal for more information and to register for any of our programs. https://www.bhswellnessworks.org

Bringing Health & Wellness to Life

BHS employees and spouses who complete their Wellness screening and requirements by August 15, 2014, could WIN an iPad Mini or one of ten $100 Visa Gift Cards.

Am I REALLY Hungry?Kayak Clinics

Stop Dieting and Start Living!Learn 8 simple steps that will free you from: • overeating • emotional eating • constant dieting

“When a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it.” -Michelle May, MD

Pre-registration is required. Call ext. 3100 or log on to https://www.bhswellnessworks.org.

Join Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CPT, Wellness Registered Dietitian, at one of these

Tuesday workshops:

July 8 12:15 pm Hillcrest Campus of BMC, Library

July 15 Noon & 1:00 pm

Clocktower, 5th floor large conference room

July 16 Noon Fairview Hospital, 4th floor conference room

July 22 11:30 am & 12:15 pm BMC, PDR “D”

July 22 2:00 pm Central Block, small conference room

Join Experienced paddler Joanna Ezinga for a 2 hour clinic that explores Berkshire scenic lakes and ponds. Classes are limited to 12 participants. Meet at the boat ramp. Beginners will learn the basics and intermediate kayakers can refine their skills and technique. Pre-registration and PARQ required. Call ext. 3100 for more informationt and to reserve your space.

Beginner & Intermedidate Clinics

Intermediate Kayak Clinics

Beginner Kayak Clinics $35 (include kayak rental)/ $10 if supplying own kayak

(If you own a kayak, please bring paddle and life jacket)

Wed., July 9 5:30-7:30 pm Stockbridge Bowl, Lenox

Sat., July 19 2:00-4:00 pm Goose Pond, LeeSun., August 3 10:00 am to Noon Stockbridge Bowl, Lenox

Tues., July 22 5:30-7:30 pm Stockbridge Bowl, Lenox

Wed., August 13 5:30-7:30 pm Stockbridge Bowl, LenoxSat., August 23 9:00-11:00 am Stockbridge Bowl, Lenox

WellnessWorks (413) 447-3100

TENNIS ANYONE?

BHS Friday Evening Tennis at Berkshire West–Call or email Cheryl Martin to register each week: (413) 822-8957 or Shiralyn10@gmail.com

 

*  Rate does not apply to existing Berkshire Federal Credit Union loans. Rate subject to change without prior notice    

 

www.berkshirefcu.com  

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Job Opportunities

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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D

BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr

BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N

BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D

BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D

BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled

For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.

ScopePlease direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scopeto Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.

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* New Driveway * Replacement Siding and/or Windows * Remodeling of the Kitchen or Bath

*Rates subject to change. 80% LTV. Max. loan amt. $150,000. No pre-payment penalty. Property insurance required. No appraisal fees. $175 recording fee. MA residents only.

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4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N

Scope is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper.

BMC Postings 08/22/08

American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.

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Job OpportunitiesBMC Postings 03/09/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr D/E5 South Medical, RN, 36 Hr E/N5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/E5 South Medical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DStroke Unit, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 24 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/EStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 12 Hr/ESafety & Security, Lead Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/DSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/ESafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 24 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 32 Hr E/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NSafety & Security, Safety & Security Guard, 16 Hr/NHillcrest Health, Charge Entry, 40 Hr/DSmoking Cessation, Tobacco Treatment Counselor, 32 Hr D/EAnesthesia, Anesthesia Technician, 40 Hr/EWomen’s Imaging, Diagnostic Technologist, 32 Hr/DWomen’s Imaging, Mammography Tech., Non-ScheduledRadiology, Radiology Aide, 25 Hr/ENutrition, Dietitian, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NCase Management, Secretary, 8 Hr/D

BHS Posting 03/09/07Patient Accounting, Biller/Collector, 40 Hr

BMC Postings 03/16/07Maternal Child Health/Special Care Nursery, RN, 32 Hr D/E3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.3 East Surgical, RN, 32 Hr/ECritical Care, RN, 32 Hr D/ECritical Care, RN, 36 Hr D/E2 East Rehab, RN, 24 Hr D/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia/Crisis, RN, 36 Hr/NPerianesthesia, RN, 24 Hr/D Temp.Ambulatory Surgery, RN, 40 Hr/D3 East Blue, Clinical Team Leader, 40 Hr/EExpress Care, Physician Assistant, 40 Hr/RotatingRadiology, Ultrasound Technologist, 32 Hr D/ERespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/NRespiratory Therapy, Registered Resp. Therapist, 40 Hr E/N

BMC Postings 03/16/07 (continued)Access Services, Access Reception Specialist, 40 Hr/DPatient Relations, Patient Services Coordinator, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr/DEnvironmental Services, Housekeeper, 40 Hr E/NEnvironmental Services, Project Worker, 40 Hr/NTransport, Transport Aide, 24 Hr/EFood Services, Dietary Aide, Non-ScheduledStroke Unit, Unit Secretary, 16 Hr/D

BVNA Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Health SystemsLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/DLTC, Referral Specialist, 40 Hr/D

BHS Postings 03/16/07Berkshire Visiting Nurse AssociationHome Health Aide, Non-Scheduled

For Fairview Hospital positions, contact Bertha Holcomb at(413) 528-0790. For all other positions, please call theBerkshire Health Systems Employment Office at 447-2784.

ScopePlease direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scopeto Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.

Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Elzbieta “Ala”TrzepaczLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management

Are you ready for Spring?

Let Berkshire Federal Credit Union help you with the financing!

* New Driveway * Replacement Siding and/or Windows * Remodeling of the Kitchen or Bath

*Rates subject to change. 80% LTV. Max. loan amt. $150,000. No pre-payment penalty. Property insurance required. No appraisal fees. $175 recording fee. MA residents only.

700 North Street, Pittsfield, MA (413) 447-7772

Rates Starting at

7.75%*APRfor 10 years

ENTER TO WIN A $150 GIFT CARD

Please direct any comments, questions or suggestions for Scope to Development and Community Relations at 447-2060.

Editor: Ruth BlodgettWriters: Mike Leary, Lauren SmithLayout and Printing: Deirdre McKenna, Materials Management

C o m e G r o w W i t h U s !

Home Equity Loans

APR

Go green and create a

year-round retreat at home.

Pools Decks Porches Sunrooms Landscaping… and more!

Save fuel, Save money!

4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 24 Hr/E4 West Telemetry, RN, 32 Hr/E2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Observation, RN, 36 Hr E/N2 East Rehab, RN, 32 Hr/E3 East Blue, RN, 16 Hr/EMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 24 Hr D/NMaternal Child Health/Mother Baby Unit, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialMaternal Child Health/Pediatrics, RN, 32 Hr/E Temp.Renal, RN, 36 Hr D/EWomen’s Health/Men’s Health Care Coordination, RN, 30 Hr/DEndoscopy, LPN or Certified Surgical Technician, 40 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NOR, Perioperative Aide, 40 Hr/D Temp.Renal, Hemodialysis Technician, 30 Hr/DRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledRadiology, Imaging Support Specialist, Non-ScheduledBFS Neurology, Medical Assistant II, 40 Hr/DFood Services, Dietary Aide, 40 Hr/NMain OR, Preference Card Coordinator, 40 Hr/D BHS Postings 08/22/08Information Systems, Clinical Analyst – Pharmacy, 40 Hr/DInformation Systems, BFS Applications Specialist, 40 Hr/D Temp. BMC Postings 08/29/083 East Surgical, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special5 South, Clinical Leader, 40 Hr/EBehavioral Sciences/McGee Unit, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 32 Hr/ENOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night SpecialNOF, RN, 40 Hr/Night Special3 East Surgical, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/D5 South, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/DNOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 8 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/ENOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/NNOF, Nursing Assistant, 32 Hr/N4 West Telemetry, Unit Secretary, 24 Hr/NBehavioral Sciences, Psych Aide, Non-ScheduledBehavioral Sciences, Clinical Therapist, Non-Scheduled D/E/NBehavioral Sciences/Partial Hospitalization, Social Worker III, 8 Hr/DPharmacy, Pharmacy Tech I, 40 Hr/D BHS Posting 08/29/08BHS/BFS Billing, Patient Accounting Supervisor, 40 Hr/D Fairview Postings 09/03/08Med/Surg, Director of 2MS, CCU, SDC, 40 Hr/DRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemPharmacy, Pharmacist, 8 Hr/D-WeekendAdmitting, Admitting Officer, 34 Hr D/EMed/Surg, Nursing Assistant, 24Hr D/E/N

Scope is printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper.

BMC Postings 08/22/08

American Heart Association Annual Heart Walk Sunday, September 28 at Wahconah Park. 9 a.m.– registration, 10 a.m.– walk. Anyone interested in par-ticipating, call Carol Nixon, ext. 9350. All walkers Earn 10 Wellness points.

Scope is printed on paper with post-consumer recycled content.

Berkshire Medical Postings, 06/26/14We have several open positions. To view job descriptions and/or apply for any of these positions, please visit our website at: www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and click on “Employment”.

Fairview Hospital Postings, 06/20/14Med/Surg, Nursing Assistant, Per DiemRadiology, Registered Nuclear Technician, Per DiemRespiratory Therapy, Respiratory Therapist, Per DiemRehabilitation, Rehab Support Rep, Per DiemOperation of Plant, Maintenance B, 16 Hr/NOperation of Plant, Maintenance B, Per DiemRadiology, Ultrasound Technician, Per DiemRehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Per DiemAccess Services, Admitting Officer, Per DiemMother Baby Unit, Registered Nurse, 24 Hr E/NOperation of Plant, Security Officer, 15 Hr/ERadiology, Radiologic Technician, Per DiemCase Management, Case Manager, Per DiemWound Center, Registered Nurse, Per DiemRehabilitation, Physical Therapist, Per Diem

You Could Win an Ipad Mini or $100 Visa Gift Card!

Here’s how…Complete your BHS wellness screening and online requirements by August 15, 2014 and we will enter you into a special drawing to win an iPad Mini or $100 Visa Gift Card (we are giving away 10 cards!) Prize Drawings: September 15, 2014. Winners will be notified by phone.

BHS Wellness Health Insurance Plan requirements for employees and spouses must be completed by October 1, 2014. Beat the crowd and you could win great prizes by finishing your requirements.

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Thanks and Recognition

In Memoriam• Sandra L. Shank, a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Berkshire VNA & Hospice, died on June 10th at the age of 59. She had served for 26 years with the former VNA and Hospice of Northern Berkshire before it became Berkshire VNA & Hospice.

• James R. Kavey, a guard with the Safety & Security Department at BMC, died on June 13th at the age of 58. The staff of Safety & Security deeply mourn his loss.

The staff of Berkshire Health Systems offers its deepest condolences to their friends and family.

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Chaplain’s Corner God As Coach, Continued By The Reverend Art Kaufman, BMC Chaplain

I’m continuing a theme that I started a few issues ago, of thinking about God (Higher Power, Allah, Jehovah, Yahweh, the Force, etc.) as the world’s best coach, as a coach whose motto isn’t, “winning is everything,” but rather it’s how you play the

game that really matters.

One of the most important things every coach, including this one, does is let us know when the rules of the game change (and they are constantly changing). Bare Knuckles boxing is now outlawed; flagrant fouls are no longer ignored (or used by coaches as part of their strategy). In the game of life discriminating against people because of their culture, color, religion, sexual identity or preference is no longer tolerated, and no religion is considered to be any better (or any worse) than any other.

It is a certainty that yet more changes are on the way and our coach will help us to accept these changes because they are for our own good and for the good of those we live with in this ever-changing world.

“I’ve never had a single problem with any staff through many stays. The whole group, including doctors, nurses, food service, housekeeping, are terrific and top notch head to toe. You’ve all saved my life more than once.” – Comment from a BMC Surgical Services patient

“You have a great hospital, we are lucky to have you in our community.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“The staff I dealt with was awesome. My nurse was kind and compassionate, very quick to respond with the outcome of my test.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiovascular Center patient

“It’s always quick and easy here. I come in, wait a few minutes, get (my blood work done) and off I go.” – Comment from a BMC Laboratory Services patient

“I had a wonderful experience. Found a lump, and I was seen immediately for a mammography, went to ultra sound, where cysts were found. I was at work by 11:00 am when mammography was at 9:00 am. Dr. Lisa Loring was amazing as well as the clinician/nurse assisting. Thank you.” – Comment from a BMC Women’s Imaging Center patient

As a retired physician and an Emergency Department, I judge the Fairview Hospital physicians and care and facilities to be outstanding.” – Comment from a Fairview Hospital patient

“The nurses and other staff on the 3rd floor were so kind, compassionate and caring. I found that the entire staff at BMC is just exceptional. For a hospital stay I found it to be very nice and comfortable.” – Comment from a BMC Orthopaedic Unit patient

“Best program I've ever been involved in. Great caring, helpful staff.” – Comment from a BMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Program patient

“My medical, physical, and emotional needs were respected and addressed in a very professional manner.” – Comment from a BMC Oncology patient

“The lady who conducted my MRI was extremely kind and sensitive. Her attitude was very helpful to me.” – Comment from a BMC Radiology Services patient