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Care ConnectionMarch2015
Rolling out our germ-zapping robots
Baptist Health has added a unique new device to our
infection-prevention toolkit to enhance the safety of
our patients and team members.
The seven Xenex® Germ-Zapping Robots™ at our
hospitals feature a chemical-free, environmentally
friendly technology that uses ultraviolet light to
destroy dangerous microorganisms and reduce
germs. They augment, but do not replace, our
extensive traditional cleaning procedures.
The Xenex robots, which disinfect a room in about
five to 10 minutes, are being used in ICUs and other
high-risk areas, such as patient isolation rooms, after
the room has been cleaned in preparation for a new
patient. They also are being used in surgical and
procedural areas at night and during hours when the
rooms are not in use.
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New germ-zapping robots add another layer of protection to improve safety
A cadre of Environmental Services technicians and OR technicians has completed classroom and hands-on training on operation of the devices.
“These devices are part of phase 2 of
our Quality and Safety Plan, which
was enthusiastically supported by our
Baptist Health Board of Directors.”
- Kristin Vondrak, DNP, ARNP, BC, NE, CPHQ, vice president and chief quality officer
Xenex implementation team members
Waheed Baqai, director of Clinical Quality, Education & Accreditation, Baptist Jacksonville; Hugo Rivera, director of Environmental Services, Baptist Beaches; Juan Allen, Environmental Services UV technician, Baptist Jacksonville; Mel Maycole, Director of Environmental Services, Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s; and Jonathon Beisler, senior operations manager, Environmental Services, Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s; with a Xenex robot. (Not all team members are pictured.)
“These devices have been proven to reduce hospital
acquired infections from pathogens such as C. diff
and MRSA, and they are a welcome addition to our
overall infection prevention strategy, but it’s important
to understand they are not a magic bullet,” said
Kristin Vondrak, DNP, ARNP, BC, NE, CPHQ, vice
president and chief quality officer. “I can’t emphasize
enough that practicing good hand hygiene remains
one of our best defenses against infection.”
Safety Features This sign on a door indicates
that room cleaning by a robot is
currently in progress and no one
should enter. An orange cone-guard is also placed
outside the door to alert you of the disinfection.
Although brief exposure is not harmful, the Xenex
robot also includes a motion detector that will stop
the pulses if anyone enters the room.
Things to know about the Xenex system: n Exposure to the bright, powerful UV light used by
the Xenex robots can be irritating to the eyes
and skin.
n For those who may be photosensitive to flashing
lights, please note the light does not pulse
quickly enough to trigger seizures.
n No one should be in a room where a robot is
operating; however, it is safe to watch the robot
pulsing through a glass window.
n When the robot is in use, you will hear a loud
clicking sound as the UV light is zapping.
To learn more about the Xenex germ-zapping robots,
see the Q&A sheet and photo gallery posted on
the Infection Control and Prevention section of
the intranet .
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New germ-zapping robots add another layer of protection to improve safety
Our robots have namesFive robots were named by team
members from each hospital and two
were named by the community.
The winning names are:
Bee
Bop
Cootie-bot
Gizmo
Little Hugo
R2Clean2
Zeus
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This week reminds us that, as professional caregivers,
we are all called to be vigilant, mindful and sensitive
to all facets of our work in order to promote the safest
environment possible.
This year’s national theme, “United in Safety,” reinforces
the message that patient safety is a goal we all share and
by working together, we can maintain a Culture of Safety
that minimizes adverse events and provides the highest
quality care possible.
During National Patient Safety Week, team members
will receive a series of “spotlight” emails that focus on
important activities that enhance our Culture of Safety.
Remember, if you have a specific patient concern, please
call the Patient Safety Hotline at 202.SAFE (7233).
National Patient Safety Week is March 8-14
2015 National Patient Safety GoalsThe Joint Commission established
the first set of National Patient
Safety Goals in 2003 and provides
updates each year to help health
care organizations address specific
areas of concern in regard to
patient safety. For 2015, there are
no new National Patient Safety
Goals for hospitals. However, there
are some minor language changes
in the goal related to labeling
medications. A summary sheet
of the expanded goals, provided
by the Joint Commission, and
the full chapter are available
on the intranet under Support
Departments/Risk Management.
n Identify patients correctlyn Improve staff communicationn Use medicines safelyn Use alarms safelyn Prevent infectionn Identify patient safety risksn Prevent mistakes in surgery
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Christy Foster, RN, a
Flex Team nurse and
paramedic, was caring
for an elderly woman on
a very busy day in the
Emergency Department
at Baptist Jacksonville
when she became aware that an anti-seizure
medication had been ordered for the patient.
Knowing this patient had been diagnosed
with a urinary tract infection, Foster thought
the medication ordered seemed odd, so she
checked her medical record and didn’t find
anything to indicate the patient had a history
of seizures or neurological disorders. Foster
brought this to the attention of the attending
physician, who realized the medication had
been ordered for the wrong patient and
was able to correct the situation to avoid an
adverse event.
“This was a great catch that played a major
role in keeping the patient safe,” said Risk
Manager Pamela Bullard, RN, BSN, LHCRM.
“The nurse was aware and diligent. She
stopped and paid attention to her concerns.
She investigated and verified prior to acting.”
Good catch, Christy Foster!Her vigilance helped keep an elderly Emergency Department patient safe
Magnet™ Poster ContestThe deadline to enter is Friday, May 1
All team members are invited to express how you
display Magnet in your work area by submitting
entries to the Magnet poster contest. Winning
posters will be displayed in our facilities, on the
intranet and during our next Magnet site visit.
You can submit entries individually or as groups,
and you may submit multiple entries.
Contest rules:
n Use a standard size (28” x 40”) tri-fold poster
board. Limited quantities are available at no
charge from the Magnet site coordinators at
each campus.
n Posters must remain foldable for easy
transport between facilities.
n The Magnet model must be included on the
poster. Copies of the model are available
from your Magnet site coordinator or can be
printed from the intranet.
n Posters must be turned into your nursing
office or designated office at your campus.
n On the back of each poster, you MUST
include the names of team members who
created the poster and the contact person,
including title, department name,
hospital/facility, daytime phone number
and email address.
Judging will take place
during Nurses Week
and Health Care
Week in May. For
more information,
visit the “We are
Magnet” section of
the intranet .
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New Knowledge,Innovations & Improvements
Global Issues in Nursing & Health Care
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Your Total RewardsYour 2015 Total Rewards statement is online for you to view throughout the year.
Your statement is updated annually and includes not only your wages, but your Total
Rewards regarding benefits and other programs available to you as a valuable team
member of Baptist Health.
To access your statement:
1. Access Self Service from the intranet home page.
2. Log in using your network ID and password.
3. Click on Main Menu and navigate to Payroll and Compensation, then My Total Rewards.
Main Menu > Self Service > Payroll and Compensation > My Total Rewards
If you do not have computer access, please see your on-site Human Resources Department for assistance, or ask your manager for access to a computer.
If you have questions, please email [email protected] , or call 202.2811, option 0.
TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY
Summarizes the actual dollar amounts contributed to your Total Rewards for 2014 by both Baptist Health and you.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Provides the actual dollar amounts contributed by both Baptist Health and you to your Health and Wellness benefits.
RETIREMENT PROJECTIONS
An estimate based on you continuing to work until age 65, based on your current retirement plan and savings habits.
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Total Rewards – On The RoadThe Employee Benefits team is joining the Healthy For Life team at their Healthy Fun Zones in March and April.
Take time to visit with an Employee Benefits team member to get important benefits information and to have your questions answered as they take ”Total Rewards on the Road.”
Be on the lookout for upcoming games in March and April that will help prepare you for the road ahead so you can take advantage of all of the benefits of being a valued Baptist Health team member.
Healthy Fun Zones run from 11 am to 1 pm.
March
Baptist South Conference Room B Tuesday, March 10
Baptist Jacksonville Main Lobby by Gift Shop Thursday, March 12
Baptist Beaches Main Lobby by Café Thursday, March 19
Metro Square Conference Center, Bldg. A Wednesday, March 25
Baptist Nassau Conference Room by Cafeteria Thursday, March 26
April
Baptist South Conference Room B Tuesday, April 7
Baptist Jacksonville Main Lobby by Gift Shop Thursday, April 9
Baptist Beaches Main Lobby by Café Thursday, April 16
Baptist Nassau Conference Center, Bldg. A Thursday, April 23
Metro Square Conference Room by Cafeteria Wednesday, April 29
Your Employee Benefits team members are Valerie Sadler, Kim Pera, Tammy Lota, Camille Cossa and Katie Clarkson.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Your Total Rewards at Baptist include more than cash pay, as this graph illustrates. The total value of your compensation includes health and wellness benefits, life and disability benefits, retirement benefits, paid time off and other rewards.
Figures shown are samples. Your benefits will vary based on your age and tenure at Baptist Health. This statement is available to team members hired prior to Dec. 21, 2014.
As a Baptist Health team member, pay is just the beginning of
Continuing Down the Road Your 2015 Benefits Guide Here’s an overview of the many services and programs available to you. Be sure to explore them all!
Pay is just the beginning… At Baptist Health, we strive to be the Employer of Choice. This is accomplished by providing a compensation program that ensures that the pay for our team members is fair, competitive and encourages the things we value. We do this by: 1) collecting and reviewing market data; 2) comparing our jobs to those included in the market data; and 3) determining which pay grade within our pay structure the job should be placed.
Our Compensation team is consistently reviewing the latest market data. All benchmark positions are reviewed on at least an annual basis and all other jobs every two years. Our program includes market-driven pay, merit adjustments, performance-based incentives, additional pay programs, referral bonuses and second jobs. In 2014, Baptist Health provided $6 million in market adjustments, $6.9 million in merit increases and $1.1 million for the special staff bonus given to team members.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Flexible work schedules allow you to work around your busy life.
Payroll deduction* – You may use your Baptist Health badge to payroll-deduct meals, fitness center fees, gift shop purchases and pharmacy prescriptions.
Credit union and major bank ATMs on-site give you convenient ways to access and manage your money.
Rewards & recognition programs celebrate your commitment to excellence.• Distinguished Caregivers • Spirit of Magnet• Legendary Caregivers… and more!
Baptist Health provided approximately $160,000 for service award checks and celebrations in 2014; $230,000 for holiday gift cards; $95,000 for Health Care Week; and $60,000 in team member give-a-ways, in addition to Distinguished and Legendary Caregiver events for our team members.
Vestex uniforms – Baptist Health has adopted this antimicrobial, liquid-repellent fabric for uniforms and patient apparel and, in 2014, spent approximately $520,000 on this technology for our team members.
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Healthy For Life is an on-site, comprehensive wellness program that is available to you for FREE. You can partner with a wellness coach who can help you make healthy behavior changes, manage stress and get more active. As part of the Healthy For Life program, Baptist will contribute $12.50 per month toward a membership to either Wolfson Wellness Center, Beaches Wellness Center or any First Coast YMCA. Healthy For Life also provides annual biometric screenings, an online Personal Health Survey offered via the PATH (Personalized Approach to Health) Program, and free flu vaccinations. Baptist Health team members should also be on the lookout for information on how to qualify for bigger savings on your health insurance discount in 2016.
Employee Assistance Program* (EAP) is available to help you and your family with a wide range of personal and work-related needs. The program provides for five visits to a licensed, professional counselor at no cost to you.
Transfer & Lift with Care (TLC) helps you avoid on-the-job injury by providing appropriate equipment and training.
You are eligible to defer pre-tax dollars toward your retirement savings (401k or 403b). If you qualify, and if you contribute to either plan, Baptist will make a matching contribution. If you were hired after Jan. 1, 2004, you may also be eligible for the graded/non-elective contribution. In 2013, Baptist paid more than $5 million toward employee non-elective plans. If you were hired prior to Jan. 1, 2004, you may still be accruing benefits under the Defined Benefit Plan.
TravelConnect is a free service for employees traveling 100 miles or more from home. Whether you need emergency medical help, have lost your passport while traveling, or require delivery of emergency medications, support is available 24/7.
Baptist Internal and Family Medicine, located in Suite 1400 of the Medical Pavilion, offers same-day appointments for Baptist Health team members with acute conditions who need immediate access to a health care provider. Call 904.396.0000 to make an appointment.
Business travel/accident insurance provides $300,000 in coverage in the event of death or dismemberment while traveling on company business.
Pastoral Care provides the support of trained professionals on call to assist with personal issues. They also manage the Employee Care Fund, which is an employee-funded emergency fund for qualifying team members who are experiencing financial hardship. Approximately 250 team members receive assistance each year through the Employee Care Fund.
Employer-paid benefits* include Baptist paying approximately 80 percent of the cost of your medical and prescription drug coverage, and 100 percent of your core life insurance, vision coverage, and long-term disability plan. In 2014, Baptist paid an average of $1.3 million per week for medical claims for our 15,000 team members and their dependents.
Voluntary benefits* available to you include dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care, short-term disability, group cancer insurance, group accident insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term care insurance, a legal plan and more.
Team members with same-gender domestic partners* are able to cover their partners, as well as their qualifying children, under their Medical, Dental and Vision plans.
Free access to Care.com!* Family life can be unpredictable, so we’ve partnered with Care.com for free memberships for benefits –eligible team members. Search for background checked babysitters, housekeepers, tutors and even pet sitters. In-home eldercare coverage is for team members experiencing an abrupt loss or sudden need of eldercare services. Baptist provides up to 10 days of pre-screened, in-home eldercare coverage arranged anywhere in the country for a co-pay of just $2 an hour, provided through Care.com .
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Free tax preparation and educational classes are available to qualifying team members through RealSense, a United Way initiative. In 2014, 52 Baptist Health team members used our free on-site tax prep service and received refunds of approximately $96,000!
Through the Baptist Health Employee Discount Program, you can buy discounted Jaguars tickets, save thousands of dollars on a new Toyota, get 22-25 percent off your cell phone bill and save money with discounted car insurance through Travelers. These are just a few of the many discounts available. Visit the Benefits link from the intranet home page for additional information about all of the discounts available to you.
As a first-time homebuyer, you may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 in Baptist Health Housing Assistance*. In 2014, 11 team members received checks for $5,000 for their down payment or closing-cost assistance on the purchase of a first home.
Subsidized child care* Baptist Health subsidizes the cost of daycare for qualifying team members. In 2014, Baptist helped more than 31 families by covering approximately $52,000 in daycare expenses.
Prescription delivery Many prescriptions are only $5. Plus, Baptist Pavilion Pharmacy will deliver prescriptions to team members located on the Jacksonville campus. Take advantage of our new online prescription refill process for added convenience.
Blue365* offers exclusive health and wellness deals, keeping you healthy and happy every day of the year. Save up to 50 percent on gym memberships, weight loss programs, hearing and vision products and more. It’s exclusive to Florida Blue members. For details, visit blue365deals.com .
LEAP education – The LEAP (Learning and Educational Assistance Program) provides tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate classes, seminars and certifications. Last year, more than $1.4 million was paid out in tuition reimbursement for our team members; more than half of these funds were for nursing education. In addition, the Baptist Health Foundation provided scholarship funds of approximately $124,000.
Emerging Leaders* is a one-year program designed to prepare team members for supervisory and management roles.
Spirit of Caregiving guides you on a personal journey to explore your motivations, needs and aspirations as someone in the special arena of caregiving.
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Relax and Recharge ChallengeStarting April 6, do a Relax and Recharge activity for a minimum of 15
minutes, at least 23 days during the month, and submit your completed
worksheet to Healthy For Life via fax by May 5 for a chance to win one of 10
stress-reducing prize packages. Visit Healthy For Life on the intranet to print
the challenge worksheet. This challenge is open to all Baptist Health team
members. Participation qualifies as one Port-of-Call activity in the Cruise to
Wellness Challenge, which is your chance to win a cruise for two to the Caribbean.
Down to Size Program
Healthy For Life introduces our Down to Size
participants for 2015. This year-long diabetes
prevention program is designed to reduce the
risk of type 2 diabetes and to teach participants
how to live healthier lifestyles. Participants will
work toward goals to lose at least 7 percent
of their body weight and be physically active
a minimum of 150 minutes each week.
Healthy For Life
From Wellness CoachTiffany Thomas
Start slow and make healthy
changes to your diet over time.
Take small steps, like adding a
salad to your diet once a day
or switching from butter to
olive oil when cooking. As your
small changes become habits,
you can continue to add more
healthy choices to your diet.
Metro Square Down to Size class
Baptist Jacksonville Down to Size class
Refill. Reduce. Refresh. Join us Wednesday, March 11, to celebrate the opening of our new water bottle filling
stations at Baptist Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. See page 18 for details.
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Nominations will be reviewed by Shared Governance Committees, nursing leaders
and medical staff leaders. All physicians nominated will be notified and are invited
guests at the Spirit of Magnet Celebration on June 11, when the winner from each
hospital, Home Health Care and our physician practices will be announced. Winners
will also be featured in the July issue of the Care Connection.
Any clinical, non-physician staff member may nominate any active physician. Nominations must be
made online and may NOT be made anonymously. The nomination form will be available March 15 –
April 15 in the Highlights section of the intranet .
Our 2014 winners
Spirit of Magnet™ Physician Award Nominations accepted March 15 – April 15
Vikram Gopal, MD, Gastroenterologist
Warren “Casey” Carrigan III, MD, Neurohospitalist
George Le-Bert, DO, Cardiologist
Jeffrey DiMascio, DO, Hematologist/ Oncologist
Kevin Sullivan, MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist
Benjamin Webster, MD, Emergency Medical Specialist
Marisol Lance, DO, Geriatrician
Minh Le, MD, Family Medicine Physician
Annabelle Lee, MD, Rheumatologist
Certified Nurses Day on March 19
provides the opportunity to recognize the value
of certifications and honor those who have
achieved them. As a Magnet™ health system,
we take this opportunity to recognize all team
members who hold certifications, knowing that
their credentials not only benefit the individual
and strengthen our organization, but also
enhance the care of the patients and families
we serve.
Collectively, our team members have achieved
more than 150 different designations and
credentials in a variety of clinical and nonclinical
fields. Please take the time to view names of our
team members who hold certifications, available
in the Education Station section
of the intranet, and thank
them for their
commitment to
their profession.
Certification is the hallmark of excellence
Tammy Daniel, DNP, MA, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services Tammy Daniel, who has served for seven years
as vice president of Patient Care Services for
Baptist South, has accepted the position of vice
president of Patient Care Services for Baptist
Jacksonville. During March, she is transitioning
to her new role and dividing her time between
both campuses. A search is underway for her
replacement at Baptist South.
“Tammy has been with us through a tremendous
amount of growth and many exciting times,” said
Baptist South Hospital President Ron Robinson,
FACHE. “She was an integral part of our team
during the hospital’s infancy, and we are better for
having her with us these last seven years.”
Prior to her tenure at Baptist South, Daniel served
as vice president of Clinical Services at Florida
Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast. Her nursing
specialty is critical care. She has a Bachelor
of Science degree in Nursing from Marycrest
College in Davenport, Iowa; a Master of Arts
degree in Health Services Management from
Webster University; and a Doctorate in Nursing
Practice from Rush University in Chicago.
Keon Falkner, MHAVice President, Operations
We welcome Keon Falkner,
who joined the Baptist
Medical Center Jacksonville
administration team in
February as vice president of
Operations. In this role, he is
overseeing Imaging, Rehab
Services, Pulmonary Services,
Environmental Services, Food and Dietary
Services, Safety and Security, and Audiovisual
Services at the Jacksonville campus.
Falkner previously worked for Baptist Memorial
Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn., and most recently
was assistant administrator of Baptist Memorial
Hospital-Desoto. He also served as administrator/
CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Lauderdale, a
critical access facility, and as assistant administrator
of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City.
“Keon’s experiences as a successful operations
administrator in multiple acute-care settings will be
an added value to our leadership team and to the
Baptist Health system,” said Baptist Jacksonville
Hospital President Michael Mayo, FACHE.
Falkner has a Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration from the University
of Memphis and a Master of Healthcare
Administration degree from Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is a
member of the American College of Healthcare
Executives. His office is located on the eighth
floor in Administration, and his phone number
is 904.202.1432.
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New leadership at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
During a “Change of Command” ceremony organized by Hospital President Michael Mayo (center) in February, Nancy Simon (left), passed the Baptist Jacksonville flag on to Tammy Daniel (right), the hospital’s new vice president of Patient Care Services.
Two new locations are planned for late 2016
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Town CenterBaptist Health is in the final stages of acquiring land at
the intersection of St. Johns Bluff Road and Town Center
Parkway for a 15,540-square-foot, free-standing emergency
center. The planned Baptist Emergency Center will open
in late 2016, staffed by board-certified pediatric and adult
emergency medicine physicians. The center also will include
imaging and laboratory services.
Dunn AvenueOn a 40-acre site at the intersection of Dunn Avenue and
Interstate 295 in Northwest Jacksonville, Baptist Health
plans to create a medical campus similar to Baptist Clay
in Fleming Island. It will include a 24/7 free-standing
emergency center for children and adults, imaging and
laboratory services, and a medical office building for Baptist
Primary Care and other medical specialties in phase one.
Future phases may include an ambulatory surgery center.
Expanding our emergency services for children and adults
New Cardiovascular Service Line directorRon Roberts, MHA, RRT, has been named director of the Cardiovascular Service
Line for Baptist Health, a position previously held by Susan Allen-Umerley. Roberts
joined Baptist Beaches in 2007 as director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Baptist
Beaches and transferred to Baptist South in 2010 where he has served in the same
role. He has made tremendous contributions at both facilities. In his new position,
Roberts, along with the cardiologists of Baptist Heart Specialists, will lead efforts to
enhance the quality, service and growth of the cardiology service line. A registered
respiratory therapist, Roberts has a Master of Health Administration from University
of Phoenix. He begins his new role on March 15 and will be located on the first
floor of the Howard building.
Vestex garments now endorsed by American Hospital Association The American Hospital Association has awarded its exclusive endorsement
of Vestex® Active Barrier protective health care apparel, further validating its
ability to protect health care workers and patients by reducing bacteria on
clothing that can lead to hospital-acquired infections. The endorsement was
based on a rigorous due diligence process. Learn more at vestagen.com .
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New choices available for your Vestex® uniforms
Vestex® is partnering with allheart to bring Baptist Health team members two new styles of scrub tops
and pants in royal blue, navy, and black, now available to order through Baptist.allheart.com . To access
the website, use the password: caring<3
As an added bonus, you will receive a discount on all other products offered on the allheart website,
including myGuardian Vestex® styles, which are already below allheart’s unbeatable low prices (excludes
Littmann and Welch Allyn). No coupons or discount codes are needed. Your discounted pricing will be
displayed at checkout.
Women’s multi-pocket cargo scrub pants
Women’s elastic-waist two-pocket scrub pants
Women’s V-neck with modest-insert scrub top
Women’s modern mock-wrap scrub top
President and CEO Hugh Greene is pleased to
announce that Mark A. Frisch has joined the
Baptist Health Board of Directors. Frisch is executive
vice president of Beaver Street Fisheries™, an
importer, manufacturer and distributor of frozen
seafood products, and owner of the Jacksonville
Armada FC, the city’s new professional soccer
club that kicks off its inaugural season in the North
American Soccer League this spring.
A graduate of Bolles High School and the
University of Florida, Frisch joined his family’s
business in 2003 and has held a variety of
positions throughout the
company, including sales,
operations, information
technology, human resources
and finance. He is involved in
a number of philanthropic and
civic organizations, including
serving as the 2015 chair of
JAXUSA Partnership, the economic development
arm of JAX Chamber. He also served on the
Wolfson Children’s Hospital Board of Directors.
New Baptist Health board member
YMCA Community Partner of the YearOn Feb. 24, the YMCA of Florida’s First Coast
named Baptist Health the 2015 recipient of
the E. William Nash, Jr. Legend Award for the
Y’s Community Partner of the Year. The award
acknowledges our partnership with the Y that led
to the development of two innovative programs
in the past year to help build a healthier future for
Northeast Florida.
The Y Healthy Living Centers, located within the Ys
in Mandarin and Ponte Vedra, are open five days a
week and make health education, screenings and
care navigation more accessible to surrounding
communities. Within the centers, Baptist Health
features “Talks with a Doc,” which are free, as well
as daily health risk assessments, health promotion
programs and more. Additional Healthy Living
Centers are being planned for the future.
PATH, Personalized Approach to Health, is a
corporate wellness program that leverages the
medical expertise of Baptist Health and the
lifestyle-modification expertise of the Y to help local
companies improve employee health.
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New Baptist Health board member
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Meet this month’s Star:Emily E. Rineberg, BSN, RN, CPN, Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Why did you initially become involved in ExCEL?I started with ExCEL as I became more involved on my unit. After I began
working full time, I became our Unit Council chair and served on several
committees. ExCEL is a great way to be rewarded for being involved at
Baptist Health. I was lucky to have strong encouragement from Sharon
Simmons, my nurse manager, as well as Amanda Brown, our clinical nurse
leader at the time, and Ann Dixon, our ExCEL champion.
How have you benefited from the ExCEL program? Being part of ExCEL helps you get involved in activities that are outside of your comfort
zone. As an ExCEL nurse, I was a SHIELD super user during the Electronic Medical Record
implementation, as well as for Bar Code Medication Administration. Being involved this way
helps you become more knowledgeable in these areas and makes the implementation easier
for you. Participating in Evidence-Based Practice workshops and lectures has added to my
knowledge base. ExCEL also encourages committee participation. I serve as Shared Governance
Clinical Practice chair for Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and because of this role, I had the privilege
of attending the Magnet Conference last October. It has given me the opportunity to work with
our great leaders at Baptist Health.
What advice would you give to nurses who are interested in joining ExCEL? I encourage nurses to think about the activities they are already involved in, or are interested
in, and think about the ExCEL program as a reward for being involved. Talk with the
ExCEL champion on your unit, who can help you figure out what you need to do meet the
requirements. It’s easier than you think, and there are plenty of people to help you meet
your goals.
Emily Rineberg has worked on Wolfson 4 since
2004. She began part time as a staff nurse while
attending the University of Florida to obtain
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
After graduation, she began working full-time.
Currently, she is attending Jacksonville University
and has recently taken on the role of acting nurse
navigator on Wolfson 4.
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In addition to delivering exceptional care in our community, many Baptist Health team members take
time to extend the mission of caring to other communities and cultures throughout the world. Several
team members have recently returned from medical mission trips.
CambodiaSarah Hollifield, RN, of
Baptist Nassau and Christy
Foster, RN, a Flex Team nurse
and paramedic, participated
in Project Angkor, a
humanitarian organization
that provides free medical
care to patients and free
training to local health care
professionals and volunteers
throughout Cambodia. During the week-long
trip, they triaged hundreds of patients each day
as part of a larger team of 150 medical volunteers
who provided treatment and medications to
approximately 5,000 people. The team also
fitted and provided free prostheses to amputees
who lost limbs because of land mines that are
still active throughout Cambodia. In this photo
(above), Hollifield is in the blue shirt on the left
and Foster is in the blue shirt on the right.
Haiti In January, Sarah
Luffman, RN,
who works in the
Progressive Care
Unit at Wolfson
Children’s
Hospital, traveled
to Jacsonville,
Haiti, with a
team from Sante
Total, a nonprofit organization associated with the
Tulane School of Medicine. Jacsonville is a small
village with no electricity or running water. Patients
come from the local village, as well as walk from
other villages that are several hours away. Luffman
triaged patients, provided glucose checks and
assisted physicians with minor procedures as part
of a team that treated about 130 patients each day.
Jamaica
Last November, Michael Gayle, MD, chief of
Pediatric Critical Care at Wolfson Children’s
Hospital, and David Doward, MD, a pain
management specialist with Jacksonville
Orthopaedic Institute, were part of a team of
32 physicians, residents and other medical
professionals who traveled to rural areas of
Western Jamaica to treat patients at six clinics
and perform surgery at three hospitals. The trip
was organized by Kenneth Jones, MD, a general
surgeon from Jacksonville. The team treated
more than 625 patients, including some who had
been on waiting lists for at least two years.
Team members extend mission of caring around the world
Baptist Health was listed on the honor roll of Companies with Heart in the
February issue of 904 Magazine, an annual salute they publish to recognize
companies in Northeast Florida that put community and giving in the
forefront of their agendas.
The magazine specifically recognized Baptist Health for providing grants
that accelerate access for students who need behavioral health care; paying
the salary of the administrative director for Nassau County’s only indigent
clinic; and funding a program that provides food for low-income students.
904 Magazine names Baptist Health a “Company with Heart”
Seventh Annual Autism SymposiumWednesday, March 11University of North Florida
Registration deadline is March 10. Baptist Health team members can attend for a special rate of $20, which is $45 less than the cost to the public, by using the following promotional code when registering online: EMPLOYEE (all caps). Online registration is required and is available at
WolfsonChildrens.org/Autism .
Congenital Heart WalkSaturday, March 28Arena Plaza, UNF
Join the Wolfson Children’s Hospital team, “You and Me and CHD,” or the “U of Florida Jax Ped CV Center & ACHD Clinic” team at congenitalheartwalk.org .
Katie Ride, Walk and Fun RunSaturday, April 18Atlantic Recreational Center, Fernandina Beach
Join “Team Wolfson: Cranking 2015.” Proceeds go to organ donor awareness. See page 24.
Baptist Health CalendarHealth Care recognitions and observancesMarch is National Nutrition Month – Celebrate the 2015 theme, “Mind, Body, Soul,” every Thursday in March in the Tower 8 cafeteria, Baptist Jacksonville. There will be opportunities for taste testing, prizes and education, of course!
More observances in MarchBrain Injury Awareness MonthChild Life MonthProfessional Social Worker Month
March 8 – 14 Patient Safety Awareness Week (see page 4)
March 9 – 15 Pulmonary Rehab Week March 15 – 21 Health Care Human Resources
Week March 31 – April 6 Patient Access Services Week March 11 Registered Dietitian Day March 19 Certified Nurses Day (see page 5)March 24 Diabetes Alert Day
March 30 Doctors Day
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Providing health screenings at events like this Back-to-School Festival is one of the many ways that Baptist Health shows it is a company with heart.
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Welcome new physiciansFrancisco Martinez-
Wittinghan, MD, PhD
Baptist Primary Care
Nocatee
Dr. Martinez-Wittinghan joins
Baptist Primary Care at its
newest location in Nocatee,
scheduled to open March 16.
He earned his medical degree from the Colegio
Mayor de Nuestra Senora Del Rosario in Bogata,
Colombia. He also has a master’s degree and
doctoral degree from State University of New
York at Stony Brook. Dr. Martinez-Wittinghan
completed his residency in family medicine at
Southside Hospital – North Shore Long Island
Jewish, Bay Shore, N.Y. He is board certified in
family medicine. To schedule an appointment,
call 904.824.1020.
John Chauvin, MD
Hospitalist Team,
Baptist South
Dr. Chauvin earned his
Bachelor of Science degree
from the University of Notre
Dame in South Bend, Ind.,
and his medical degree at
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Chauvin completed his internship in internal
medicine at University Hospitals in Madison,
Wis., and his residency in internal medicine at
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,
where he was chief resident during his final year.
He is board certified in internal medicine.
Barnecett is office manager at new Nocatee office
Joan Barnecett has accepted
the position of office manager
of the new Baptist Primary
Care office in Nocatee. She
graduated magna cum laude
with a bachelor’s degree
from the Pontificial Catholic
University of Puerto Rico and
has worked in health care since 2006. Barnecett
joined Baptist Health in April 2012 as office
manager at Baptist Primary Care Hilden Road and
previously worked for the UF Health Jacksonville
Bone and Joint Institute.
Service Anniversaries Baptist Primary Care Mandarin
South is pleased to honor Lab
Technician Cathy Becker (left)
and Office Specialist Marilyn
Leslie (right) for their 10 years
of service. We commend
them for their dedication and commitment to
the practice.
On-Time Doctor AwardCongratulations to Arpitha
Ketty, MD, Baptist Primary
Care Ponte Vedra, who
won the 2014 Vitals On-
Time Doctor Award, which
recognizes doctors who
manage their time efficiently.
Physicians are selected for
the award based on patient reviews. The national
average wait time is 20 minutes, while Dr. Ketty’s
average wait time is 11 minutes. To schedule an
appointment with Dr. Ketty, call 904.273.6900 or
visit baptistprimarycare.net .
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Best wishes in retirementLawrence “Larry” Lisska,
MD, Baptist ENT Specialists,
retired in January after
practicing medicine in
Jacksonville for more than
four decades. Dr. Lisska came
here in 1975 when he was
assigned to the Jacksonville
Naval Hospital. When he got out of the Navy in
1978, Dr. Lisska went into private practice as an
otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist).
He was one of the founding physicians of Baptist
ENT Specialists, which was created in 2011 when
Baptist Health bought his practice at the Salisbury
Road location where Iman Naseri, MD, continues
to practice.
Margaret Moody, RN,
director of Outpatient
Surgical Services, Jacksonville
Orthopaedic Institute (JOI),
retires on April 1 after 38 years
of service. Moody joined
Baptist Medical Center in
1976 as a nurse in the Tower
4 ICU. She worked in several other roles and
departments throughout the years, including
assistant nurse manager, associate director of
nursing, Critical Care supervisor, PACU staff
RN, and schedule coordinator for the Pavilion
Ambulatory Surgical Unit OR.
Moody transferred to the JOI Surgical Unit 15
years ago as an assistant nurse manager and
progressed to nurse manager, then director.
She said, “Baptist Health has offered me many
opportunities for professional growth. We have
a very dedicated staff in every department, and I
have been lucky to work with so many of them.”
Spotlight on Alison Sheppard, Baptist Primary Care St. Johns Forest
Medical Assistant Alison
Sheppard is a tremendous
asset to St. Johns Forest. Her
ability to cover many different
areas in the office has been
wonderful, and her team
members commend her for
her willingness to step in and help out without
being asked. Office Manager Lynn Booth said,
“Alison is definitely a team player and extremely
valued. She comes to work every day with a
positive attitude and ready to step in wherever
she is needed without hesitation.”
Heart Month celebrationTeam members in the Baptist Heart Specialists
Corporate Business Office celebrated National
Heart Month in February with food, fellowship
and a cubicle decoration contest. The grand prize
winners were Leahanna Diggs, Stacy Dunning,
Michelle Wade, and Stephanie Sanchez
(pictured left to right) who decorated their entire
room, including all five cubicles. Carla Rhoden
was first runner-up for her office decorated in
pink, and Patient Representative Debra Joshua
was second runner-up.
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Bariatrics program now a Blue Distinction® Center
Congratulations to the Baptist Center for
Bariatrics team for being recognized by Florida
Blue with the Blue Distinction Center designation
in bariatric surgery, effective January 2015. This
designation is part of the national Blue Distinction
Centers for Specialty Care program. To receive it,
a health care facility must demonstrate success
in maintaining patient safety, as well as bariatric-
specific quality measures, including reduction
of complications and readmissions for gastric
stapling and/or gastric banding procedures.
The facility must also have earned national
accreditations at the facility level and the bariatric
care-specific level.
“We are pleased to be recognized by Florida
Blue for our patient safety and health outcomes,”
said general surgeon Craig Morgenthal, MD,
medical director of the Baptist Center for
Bariatrics. “Bariatric surgery is increasingly
becoming recognized as an effective treatment
for morbid obesity and can improve or resolve
medical problems related to obesity, such as
diabetes, high blood pressure and increased risk
for stroke and heart attack.”
Supply Chain Excellence AwardGHX (Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC) recently
named Baptist Health one of the “Best 50” health
care providers for supply chain excellence in
2014. The honorees were selected from among
more than 4,000 hospitals in the U.S. and Canada
for improving operational performance and
driving down costs through supply
chain automation.
JacksonvilleB a p t i s t J a c k s o n v i l l e
Refill. Reduce. Refresh. Join the Healthy For Life team
Wednesday, March 11, to
celebrate the opening of our
new water bottle filling stations
at Baptist Jacksonville and
Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony,
Noon – 12:30 pm
Adult Tower 1, outside
the surgery waiting room
The first 25 team members to arrive will
receive a free Healthy For Life water bottle.
Water Bottle Filling Station
Showcase, 12:45 – 1:30 pm
Stop by one of these five stations
to try them out. The first 50 team
members per location will receive a
free Healthy For Life water bottle.
n Wolfson Wellness Centern Adult Tower by surgery waiting roomn Wolfson 2, near the nurses’ stationn Heart Hospital 2, outside the restroomsn Howard 2, hall near the time clock
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GHX is a company that works with health care
providers and suppliers to provide a more
efficient and collaborative supply chain. Scott
Kelley, vice president of Sales and Marketing,
GHX, said “These leaders in health care are
showing the strategic value of supply-chain
management to tackle cost, remove waste, drive
efficiency, and in so doing, help deliver quality
patient care.”
Panel discussion helps nursing graduates land first job
Robert Bailey, MSN, RN, CCRN, a nurse
navigator at Baptist Heart Hospital, recently
participated in a panel discussion conducted
for University of North Florida nursing students
who are about to graduate with their bachelor’s
degree. The panel presented information to help
new nurses land their first job, such as resume
basics, interview tips and what employers look for
in new nursing graduates. Bailey is pictured here
(second from the right) with panel members from
four other hospitals.
In memory of Ron BurroughsTeam members at Baptist
Jacksonville were saddened
by the loss of Ron Burroughs,
who passed away on
Feb. 7 after a prolonged
illness. Burroughs had worked
in Plant Facilities for more
than 33 years as a mechanic and mechanical
supervisor. He was known as a calming force in
the midst of emergencies and someone who
could fix anything that was fixable. He will be
deeply missed by all who knew him.
Open Forum winnerCongratulations to Linda
Whitney of the Outpatient
Center who was the winner
of an IPAD AIR for the Open
Forum drawing. The Open
Forums held in January set
a new record for attendance
with 742 team members present at the forums.
Wolfson Wellness Center News New Wolfson Wellness Center hours – In
response to team member requests, the Wolfson
Wellness Center has changed its hours of
operation for a trial period of approximately
six months. The center now opens at 5 am,
Monday – Friday. Staff will monitor utilization
to determine long-term hours of operation.
Membership discount for team members –
Wolfson Wellness Center and Healthy For Life
continue to offer a subsidy discount for employee
memberships. Eligible team members can receive
a monthly contract membership for $12.50 per
month. For questions or more information, call
Ron Baxa at 904.202.9708.
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BeachesB a p t i s t B e a c h e s
Distinguished CaregiverYvex Foor, RN, Medical
Surgical Unit
Yvex Foor’s co-workers say
that no matter how busy she
is, she always finds time to
help them. A team member
shared, “One night, when
we were short staffed, Yvex
went out of her way to assist
me with a confused patient.
She cleaned the patient,
started a new IV and took her vital signs. She also
responded to this patient’s bed alarm many times
when I was gowned up in isolation rooms.” A
family member said, “My father had episodes of
shortness of breath, which caused anxiety in all of
us. She stayed at the bedside to calm him before
the respiratory therapist arrived.”
American Diabetes Association recognitionKudos to the team members involved in the
Diabetes Self-Management Program at Baptist
Beaches for once again being awarded Education
Recognition from the American Diabetes
Association. This recognition shows that Baptist
Beaches adheres to national standards for quality
education of people with diabetes.
Baptist Beaches achieves Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation The Joint Commission has awarded
Baptist Beaches accreditation
as an Advanced Primary Stroke
Center. This accreditation means
that Baptist Beaches continuously
provides safe, high-quality stroke
care, treatment and services, and follows the
clinical practice guidelines set forth by the
American Heart Association and American Stroke
Association. The Joint Commission awarded the
advanced certification after an on-site review in
November 2014.
“We are glad to be recognized for having the
skills and technology in place to give stroke
patients the immediate care they need,” said
Baptist Beaches Hospital President Joe Mitrick.
“Seconds can make a difference in preventing
severe brain damage or death.”
Neurologist Casey Carrigan, MD, director of
the Baptist Beaches Stroke Center, said, “Our
Beaches team is fully trained and ready to
receive, diagnose and treat patients with
acute stroke.”
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Healthy babies are worth the wait Kudos to the Baptist Nassau Labor and
Delivery team members and physicians who
were recognized by the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists District XII
(Florida) and the March of Dimes for reducing the
number of early elective inductions and cesarean
deliveries. They were among hospitals in Florida
who achieved a rate for elective deliveries
before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy of
5 percent or lower, and they have policies in
place to discourage these types of deliveries.
The recognition is part of the March of Dimes
“Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait” campaign.
NassauB a p t i s t N a s s a u
Lunch and Learn explores hereditary risk for cancer Annie Parker, whose
life is depicted
in the movie
“Decoding Annie
Parker,” appeared
on WJXT Channel
4’s morning show
on Jan. 28. She was
in town to speak at an event hosted by Baptist
Beaches at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse on the
topic, “Understanding your Hereditary Risk for
Cancer.” A three-time cancer survivor, her life was
the inspiration for the movie, which is about the
discovery of the BRCA 1 gene mutation.
Also presenting at the Lunch and Learn, which
was attended by 115 people, was Melinda
Fawbush, MSN, ARNP, AGB-BC, coordinator
of the Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetics
Program at the Baptist Health Hill Breast Center.
Fawbush discussed the screenings that are
available to show cancer risk and how to research
your family’s cancer history. The event was made
possible by a generous donation from the Pink
Ribbon Gold Classic, which raises money for
cancer awareness and research.
At a celebration in the Amelia Breeze Café on Jan. 30 are Lynne Grinold, RN, assistant nurse manager, Labor and Delivery, Newborn Nursery; Jesse Greenblum, MD, OB-GYN specialist; and Angela Fontaine, RN, director, Inpatient Services.
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Service AwardsOn Feb. 4, Baptist South recognized team members
who have been with Baptist Health for service
anniversary milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. A
special thank you to Human Resources, Environmental
Services and Dietary Services for making the event
possible. Congratulations to all of these team
members and thank you for your years of service.
SouthB a p t i s t S o u t h
25 years of service John Green and Raymond Ayrey
20 years of service Kathy Chappell, John Yanochik, and Anne Marie Bush
10 years of service
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15 years of service Kristin Suder
Distinguished Caregiver Reception
Baptist South’s 2014 Distinguished
Caregivers were recognized at
an annual reception on Jan. 29,
when they received a plaque acknowledging
their contributions. Congratulations to the
following recipients: Aimee Doyle, Anne
James, Joe Leone, Amber Crossley,
Christina Dotson, Lata Mitchell, Dario
Romo and (not pictured) Demetrius Pitts.
Blood DriveGive the gift of life at a blood drive hosted
by Baptist South on Tuesday, March 31,
from 9 am - 1 pm in the Azalea and Begonia
conference rooms. Advance registration is
recommended but not required. Contact
Rachelle Jivoin at 904.271.6081 or
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Service AwardsBaptist Clay recognized the team members with service anniversary
milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 year anniversaries on Feb.11 during a
luncheon with their managers and directors. “Baptist Clay is truly blessed
to have received a strong vote of confidence when we opened from many
Baptist Health team members who joined us from other campuses to support
our growth. We appreciate our Baptist Clay team and thank them for their
many years of service,”said Darin Roark, administrator, Baptist Clay.
ClayB a p t i s t C l a y
Nurse navigators make poster presentation Kudos to Melissa Templeton, BSN, RN, and
Tasha Thomas, MSN, RN, both nurse navigators
at Baptist South, who presented a poster at the
National Clinical Nurse Leader Summit, which
took place in Orlando on Jan. 22. Their topic
was, “The Impact of the Clinical Nurse Leader
on Improving Care Transition and
Care Coordination.”
Jackie Penn, Jill Hillis, Darin Roark, Kim Billings, Pat Dombroski, Dawn Clark, Rosa Guibas, Dora Rutledge, Kim Hurse, Will Brown and Todd Mollitt.
20 years of serviceKimberly Billings
15 years of service Dawn Clark Rosa GuibasDora Rutledge
10 years of service Peter Mrgich
5 years of serviceJoan Bartlett Deborah Greaves Ashley NelsonKatherine Pickett Stephen Weiner
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WolfsonWo l f s o n
Wolfson Children’s Challenge raises $300,000 and countingThank you to the many employees, physicians,
volunteers and families who took part in our
Wolfson Children’s Challenge on Jan. 31. Held for
the first time at EverBank Field, this year’s event
included a new individual 30K run.
WJXT TV 4 hosted our annual Wolfson Children’s
Challenge Telethon on Jan. 15, which raised
nearly $52,000. Funds from the Wolfson Children’s
Challenge will go toward a Nuclear Medicine
SPECT/CT camera and start a technology
support endowment.
By the Numbers
n Raised $300,000+n 47 30K runners n 28 55K Ultra runnersn 135 Ultra Relay teamsn 1,000+ attendeesn 55 Wolfson Children’s Hospital
patients honoredn 330 Wolfson patients honored during
the last six years
Katie Ride, Walk and Fun Run The Katie Ride and Walk for Life will be held
April 18 in Fernandina Beach. “Team Wolfson:
Cranking 2015” is comprised of employees,
physicians, family members and friends from
Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital,
Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville,
and UF Health-Jacksonville.
Riders who sign up for the team and register
online for the Katie Ride, Walk and Fun Run
will get a performance-wear bike jersey while
supplies last. All walkers, volunteers and under-18
Fun Run participants will receive a Wolfson
Children’s Hospital T-shirt. The registration fee is
$50. If you are a Baptist Health employee, register
for our team online at katieride.org/register by
Monday, March 9, and get 10 percent off using
the promo code “10wolfson.” For information
about training rides, email Team Captain
Stephanie Perry at [email protected]
or 904.483.1280. Register online for Team Wolfson
at katierideforlife.org/register .
New outreach manager Sabrie Arnold Edmonston,
MHA, has been named the
new manager for Wolfson
Children’s Hospital’s Regional
Outreach and Satellite
Centers. In her new position,
Edmonston will work closely
with Michael Gayle, MD,
medical director for Regional Outreach; manage
operations of the Wolfson Children’s Specialty
Centers in Daytona Beach, Fleming Island,
Lake City and Brunswick, Georgia; and develop
and maintain relationships with hospitals and
physicians serving children in North Florida and
South Georgia.
Runners enjoyed the new route that ran through EverBank Field.
President and CEO Hugh Greene, pictured with a “Wolfson 55” patient Rashard, participated in the medal ceremony.
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Previously a Business Development specialist
in Physician Enterprise, she has a Bachelor
of Science degree in Commerce and
Business Management from the University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and a Master of Health
Administration from University of North Florida.
New name for Nemours Nemours Children’s Clinic, Jacksonville, a
pediatric care partner of Wolfson Children’s
Hospital, has a new name. Effective this month,
Nemours Children’s Specialty Care is the new
name for Nemours Children’s Clinic.
The name change is in response to consumer
research and reflects their desire to provide
families, providers and partners with a better
understanding about what Nemours does in
Jacksonville. The change also aligns Nemours’
North Florida facilities with naming conventions
used by others across the Nemours Children’s
Health System enterprise.
“We have a new name, new signage and a new
way to talk about Nemours, but one thing will
always remain: our promise to the children and
families we serve,” said Michael Erhard, MD,
medical director of Nemours Children’s Specialty
Care, Jacksonville.
Working for stronger child safety laws Florida’s Child Restraint Law for kids
riding in cars was strengthened,
effective Jan. 1. The law now requires
children to ride in a car seat until
age 4 and ride in either a car seat or
a booster seat through age 6. Led
by THE PLAYERS Center for Child
Health, the Safe Kids Northeast
Florida coalition advocated for
the stronger law by meeting with legislators,
attending meetings and rallies in Tallahassee,
getting the issue in the news, and encouraging
phone calls, emails and letters to legislators.
The Safe Kids coalition also conducted quarterly
Booster Seat Saturday events during the past five
years, thanks to funding from generous donors
that includes Kohl’s and the Holland & Knight law
firm. During these events, participants received
valuable education on improving the safety of
child occupants while riding in vehicles, as well
as the child restraints they need to accomplish
that goal.
The best safety practice is to keep children in a
car seat as long as possible, then transport them
in a booster seat until they reach 4’9” in height,
which is usually between 8 -12 years of age. The
Safe Kids coalition and THE PLAYERS Center for
Child Health will continue to advocate for even
stronger laws and educate the community about
best safety practices for child passengers.
More than 75,000 children received
world-class medical care at Wolfson
Children’s Hospital in 2014.
DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?
AUTOMOTIVE2010 silver Honda Accord, 4D Sedan LX-P, perfect clean condition, VERY clean. 89,000 miles. Text Alisah for pics, 874.0659. $12,000 OBO.
1998 Mercedes E320, 4-door sedan. Good condition, approx. 119,000 miles. Black with black leather interior. Heated seats, CD changer. Call Diana, 904.379.8900.
FURNITURE Complete queen size bed, box spring and mattress. Dark cherry wood. Like new, asking $450. Pictures available. Contact 904.635.4484.
Ebony (black) buffet with 3 drawers/3 shelves w/doors. Like new, $125 (orig. $500). Call to see picture. 412.974.0598.
Antique living room set, $100. Glass dinner table, 4 chairs, $80. Good condition. Can send pictures. Pat, 904.229.6542.
Robert Louis Tiffany lamps (set of 3) $200. Octagonal table lamp, filigree mission torchiere floor lamp & 6-sided filigree torch table. Cheryl, 904.612.7300.
FOR RENT3BR/3BA with loft, 2,800 sq. ft. Located on lake in Waterford Estates off Greenland. 15 min from BMCS. $1,800/mo. Available 3/15. Call 561.699.4347.
MISCELLANEOUSHeavy duty electric wheelchair, good condition, $600. Also portable battery powered chair (breaks down into 3 pcs to fit in trunk) $600. Call 904.994.1944.
Large dog crate with decorative wood frame. Like new, excellent condition, $100. Call or text Pam for pictures, 904.347.0861.
Galaxy S5 Android phone, seldom used for 3 months. Paid $660, selling for $300. Contact 904.377.6716.
Thank you to the person who found my ID badge and turned it in one morning last week. You made my day. I would have been lost without it! Michele
Balboa baby car seat canopy, blue plaid, for sale, $10. Paid $29.99 at Buy Buy Baby store. Text Alisha, 904.874.0659.
Yakima bike rack – SuperJoe 2 trunk mount, $50. Call Cheryl 904.612.7300.
Pilates machine – Only used 5 times. $600 Bought in 2013 new. Contact 904.583.5832.
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Two great ways to help build a healthier community Be a Baptist Health team captain
First Coast Heart Walk
Saturday, Sept. 19
Metropolitan Park
Learn more at firstcoastheartwalk.org
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes
Saturday, Nov. 14
Jacksonville Riverwalk
Learn more at stepoutdiabetes.org
TO STOP DIABETESSTEP OUT WALK
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