Carolinas College of Health Sciences Newsletter

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Help Carolinas College Fight Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

CCHS Hours of Operation

Administrative Offices Monday - Friday

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Computer Lab Hours Special Fall Break Hours

Mon - Tues, Oct 15-16 8 AM - 4:30 PM

(No Evening Hours)

Normal Hours Monday - Thursday

8 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday

11 AM - 4 PM

Charlotte AHEC Library (in Medical Education Building)

1st Floor is open Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

2nd Floor study rooms open

24/7 via badge access.

It’s your space…Use it!

Visit the Charlotte AHEC Library the last week of October

and register for a chance to win a pumpkin full of candy.

Happy Fall!

The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.

1) All CCHS students are expected to get the flu vaccine this fall. 2) It’s being provided to you here, for free.

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is concerned about your health, the health of its staff, and the health of the patients we come into contact with daily. We are also anxious to minimize or eliminate potential interruptions to your academic progress. Therefore, all students are expected to get vaccinat-ed this season. For your convenience, and In cooperation with the CHS Employee Health Department, influenza vaccines will be available to all CCHS students, free of charge.

Who should be vaccinated this season? Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. Vaccination is especially important for health care workers, and others who live with or care for high risk people.

What’s required? Flu vaccinations will be voluntary this year. However, if you choose not to get a flu vaccination, a

declination form must be completed. If you choose not to receive a vaccination, you will be required to wear a mask in the clinical envi-

ronment, even if you complete the declination form. The mask requirement is not in effect for pub-lic spaces such as cafeterias, hallways, elevators, and lobbies.

When you receive the flu vaccination, you will get a sticker for your badge indicating you have been vaccinated. If you received the flu vaccination last year, please remove the sticker in October.

If you get your flu shot at a location other than CMC (personal physician, clinic, etc.), you need to take the documentation to Employee Health to receive this sticker. Note: this sticker is the verifica-tion of your receiving a vaccination and will allow you to avoid wearing the mask.

Where can I get my FREE vaccination? CCHS students can get vaccinated here at the college as well as at various locations on the CMC campus, including Employee Health in the Annex Building. Employee Health nurses will be administering the vaccine at Carolinas College as follows: Monday, Oct. 29, 9:00 a.m. – Noon Thursday, Nov. 1, Noon – 3:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 9:00 a.m. – Noon

You may also be vaccinated without charge anywhere flu shots are being administered on the CMC cam-pus. Just show your badge.

How can I prevent the flu? Maintain a healthy lifestyle through rest, diet, exercise, and relaxation. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash

after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-

based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

All participants in the Carolinas HealthCare System Education Loan Forgiveness and/or the Federal Di-rect Stafford Loan Programs are required to complete exit counseling prior to graduation. During this session you are given your borrowing totals for both programs, if applicable, and there will be plenty of time for questions. A great deal of valuable information is exchanged during this session, so don’t miss it!

WHEN: Oct. 9 WHERE: CCHS Auditorium, Room 190 TIME: 2:00 – 3:30

Required Exit Counseling for December 2012 Graduates Find us on Facebook:

Carolinas College &

Carolinas College Alumni Association

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Reception for December Graduates

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Emergency Notification Test on November 8

The Student Life Committee is sponsoring the annual Fall Festival on Oct. 22, 10:30-1:30 in the small front parking lot. Hot dogs, potato salad, chips, warm pretzels, and root-beer floats will be served at the Oktoberfest-themed festival. This year’s Oktoberfest will pro-vide fun games like bean bag toss and a cake walk. Watch the lobby message board for more details! In other Student Life news, mark your calendars for Monday, Nov. 19, the college’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon; FREE to all students and served by CCHS faculty and staff.

CCHS staff and faculty are incredibly generous! A proof point is the amount they donate each year to the one CHS-sanctioned solicitation: a combined campaign for United Way, Arts & Science Council, and Children’s Miracle Network. This year, as a special incentive, staff who pledged during the first two weeks of the campaign earned the privilege of breaking dress code by wearing jeans and sandals to work. (You’d be amazed what an incentive that is!) So when you see a staff member in jeans and sporting an “I Gave” button, be sure to thank them for sharing generously with our community!

Pardon our Jeans!

CCHS will test its emergency response communication system on Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. A blast voicemail message will be sent to the primary and secondary phone of students, faculty, and staff. This test ensures that the emergency response system is functioning; subsequently, the system is activated only in emergencies. For information on the emergency response communication system, contact Hampton Hopkins in student services.

Text messaging is now available for emergency communication. Follow these 5 easy steps:

1) Log on to Sonis-Web using your e-mail & PIN; 2) Click on “Update Bio” at top of page; 3) Enter your cell phone num-ber & provider; 4) Check the “Text Me” Flag; 5) Click “Submit” at bottom. While there, make sure all of your phone

numbers and your address are correct. The Sonis text messaging system will be tested on Nov. 8, so enter the information above by Nov. 7 to activate text messaging notification.

GET NOTICED - GET INVOLVED

BECOME A STUDENT

AMBASSADOR!

Interested?

Contact Rhoda Rillorta, Admissions

Coordinator, Student Services

Rhoda.Rillorta@CarolinasCollege.edu

704.355.3243

Room 168

On Thursday, Oct. 18, CMH/CCHS Alumni will be in the lobby from 2:30 - 3:30 to offer congratulations and celebrate a job well done. Stop by for cake, punch, and cookies.

Student Ambassadors Rock !

Got

Questions?

 

New, Simpler AED Comes to CCHS Every minute that passes after cardiac arrest decreases the chance of successful defibrillation by 10%. With CCHS’s new AED (located just outside the lobby restrooms in the white AED cabinet) saving a life is easier than ever. Call for help; start CPR, and use the AED like this:

PULL - Pull open the pad cartridge in the AED and remove the pads. The AEd turns on automatically.

PLACE - Place the AED pads onto the victim’s bare chest using the pictures on the pads. (Allow the AED to analyze the rhythm and order bystanders to step away.)

PRESS - Press the orange shock button. Immediately resume CPR and ensure 911’s been called.

What could be simpler? Any use of the AED must be reported so report use to a CCHS staff

member. Now you’re ready...go save a life!

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Faculty/Staff Updates

The College recognizes Laurie Hatfield is the October Student of the Month. Sometimes this award recognizes a student who has done something extraordinary. Other times it lauds a student involved in many activities and organizations. But the true spirit of this award is the recognition of students who personify the core values of the college, both in personal actions and in recognizing the actions of others. Laurie Hatfield demonstrates commit-

ment to the CCHS Standards of Excellence by regularly writing WOW cards for faculty, staff, and other students,

Through WOW cards, Laurie communicates her appreciation, models the core values of the college, and contributes to the culture of excellence that permeates Carolinas College. Her caring attitude as she takes time to recognize others is an example for all of us. Still more evidence of her caring spirit: she volunteered at Camp Luck over the summer. It was an experience she describes as, “One of the best of my life. Cardiac Kids Rock!” Prior to CCHS, Laurie earned a bachelor of arts degree from Cleveland State University in social services. She’ll graduate from CCHS’s nursing program in May 2013. When you see Laurie on campus, please congratulate & thank her!

Student of the Month: Laurie Hatfield

School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences Appoints Coordinator for New Histotechnology Program - The College an-nounces the appointment of M. Lamar Jones as coordinator of the new histotechnology program, which will become a part of the School of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Mr. Jones is a histologist who earned his BS de-gree in allied health education at the University of Kentucky and who graduated from the University of Tennes-see Medical Unit’s School of Histotechnology. He has substantial experience in teaching and program develop-ment that includes the histotechnology training program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, the School of Histotechnology at Southern University at Shreveport in Shreveport, LA, and the histology program at Davidson County Community College in Mocksville, NC. Mr. Jones has expertise in several areas of histotech-nology and pathology. A few of his research projects include breast cancer, immunohistochemistry, and the “rust eating” bacteria on the Titanic. He is an “in demand” lecturer and presenter at local, national, and inter-national meetings and has received over 34 scientific awards. Additionally, Mr. Jones serves as a trustee to the Biological Stain Commission. He has a passion for histotechnology, teaching, and scholarship as evi-denced by numerous published book chapters and journal articles. Mr. Jones’ spouse, Wanda, is also a histol-ogist, and he has two stepsons, Kerry and Kyle, and one grandson, Caleb. Mr. Jones’ will be joining the college in early October, 2012. His office will be Room 125. Please stop by to welcome him! Lamar Jones

Evan Bequette

It’s a Boy! Master Evan Matthew Bequette made his greatly anticipated debut on September 18 at 12:13 a.m. Evan is the first child of CCHS Dean of Assessment and General Studies, Dr. Lori Bequette, and her husband Tony. Evan weighed in at 7lbs. 15oz. and was 21 inches long. Dr. Bequette reported that the care she and Evan received at CMC was phenomenal and that all of the nursing staff were incredible….but partic-ularly the many CCHS graduates who were part of her care team.

To better meet your schedule needs, future Open Forums will be scheduled for 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This monthly drop-in invites you to share your sug-gestions and ideas with the college president. The first ten students to the October 1 Open Forum win a free pen!

Open Forum Time Change

Welcome to all the new members inducted at the recent ceremony on Sept. 27. The next regular meeting is Oct. 26 at 11:15. Agenda items include the next community service opportunity, volun-teering at the NC Missions of Mercy Dental Clinic, being held at the Charlotte Convention Center, Dec. 6 - 8. Infor-mation will be available on the PTK page on the college’s information portal. For more information about NC Mis-sions of Mercy Dental Clinic, see their website: http://www.ncmom-charlotte.com/2012_Medical_Professional_Volunteer_Form_0910.pdf. PTK, the College’s national honor society, recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of 2-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, fellowship, and service programming. Current members are reminded to regu-larly visit the PTK site on the College’s Information Portal for the latest information, updates, and upcoming events! Faculty advisors are Cathy Borysewicz (704.355.0368) & Cathey Miller (704.355.0036).

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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Part of a culture of excellence is recognizing others. It may be that person who lifted your spirits when you were down, who offered a hand when it was needed, or went out of their way to make sure you had

what you needed to succeed. To recognize someone who’s made a difference for you, complete a WOW card in leave it in the lobby WOW box. It will be presented with fanfare, even it the recipient is not a CCHS employee.

The following CCHS students or staff were recognized recently for their WOW deeds:

WOW! These Folks Are Amazing!

The highest form of employee recognition at Carolinas HealthCare System is the Pinnacle Award. Of over 44,000 CHS employees, 400 were nominated for Pinnacle recognition. Congratulations to these seven from CCHS for demonstrating our values daily and for being Pinnacle nominees. Of all the nominees, 75 were selected as finalists. CCHS is proud that Sara Masters was one of those finalists selected! Watch in coming weeks for their nomination to be posted on college bulletin boards. CCHS also recognizes and thanks those who took time to nominate a teammate for recognition, and our neighbor in the Rankin Build-ing, Karen Lucisano, Director of the CRNA program, who was also nominated.

Celebrate Our 2012 Pinnacle Nominees!

Lori Bequette Dean,

Assessment & General Studies

Kelly Shirley Director, School of

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Lucy Davison Clinical Coordina-

tor, Radiologic Technology

Nancy Watkins Student Success

Coordinator

Jill Powell Financial Aid Coor-

dinator

Sara Masters Continuing Education

Faculty

Business, Finance & Technology: Bo Clarke, Larry Turner Continuing Education: Marilyn Bean, Lakisha Bennett, Susan Thomasson, Hildegard Witteman General Studies: Janice Bellamy, Matamba Mbayabu, Suzanna Thornton Medical Laboratory Science: Cynthia Bean Student Services: Diana Bell, Joy Godwin, Rhoda Rillorta, and Nicki

Sabourin Nursing: Susan Bass, Cathy Borysewicz, Tracy Hayes, Lynn Jordan, Claudette Kaveler, Sherri Marlow, Michele Pfaff, Sherlene Robinson Radiologic Technology: Lucy Davison, Doug Frankenburg, Cathey Miller Simulation Center: Melinda Armstrong, Katherine Ingram, Scott Wil-son

Doug Frankenburg Radiologic Technology

Director

Student Success News For study tips, information about peer tutoring, or questions about any of the items below contact Nancy Watkins, Student Success Coordina-tor, Student Success Center, room 213, 704-355-4025, Nancy.Watkins@carolinashealthcare.org.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

Study Tip of the Month: Have you tried working with a study buddy or study group? If you have but it didn’t work out, give it another try. You may want to start your own study group; here are some suggestions: Choose group members who are serious students, and include at least one who is doing well in the class! Choose goals for your group: Is everyone determined to earn an “A” or a “B”? Your goals should be similar. Choose rules for your group: When and where will you meet? What preparation is required? Determine what will happen when you meet

– don’t let your study group turn into a social hour.

Have you tried the Study Group Forum on the information portal? If you’re looking to form a group, join a group or open your group to others, click on Student Resources and then on Student Support to post your information. For more study tips, as well as current opportunities for part-time and PRN employment, check out the Student Support page on the information portal. (Click on Student Resources, then on Stu-dent Support.)

Peer Tutors Needed! If you have earned an “A” or a “B” in a course and feel you could be helpful to another student as an academic coach, please contact Nancy Watkins to learn more about the program. It offers the following opportunities to tutors: Flexibility! Tutors decide how much time they have and determine their availability. Review! Keeping past material fresh in your mind makes preparing for board exams less strenuous. Gifts! CCHS rewards peer tutors with cafeteria passes. Experience! This volunteer leadership opportunity looks great on your resume. Satisfaction! How rewarding to help other students achieve their goals!

Come to the Fair on October 1!

What: Fall 2012 Continuing Education/Job Fair

When: Monday, Oct. 1, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Room 161

Drop by to gather information from representatives of colleges and universities offering programs leading to your next degree. The colleges participating:

Belmont Abbey College, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Gardner-Webb University, Grand Canyon University, Pfeiffer University, Queens University of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Wilmington, University of Phoenix, Walden University, and Winston-Salem State University

Also attending are two healthcare employers – Cleveland County Healthcare System and Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC – with whom you can talk about future opportunities with their organizations.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

If you missed the Continuing Education Fair on October 1… Many of the materials distributed at the fair are available in the Student Success Center. Come by and look through the file cabinet for information about programs you may be interested in.

Human Resources Recruitment on Campus If you’re interested in part-time/PRN employment with CMC, look for Jacquelynn, our Human Re-sources Recruitment Specialist, in the lobby on Oct. 1, 10:00 - 12:00. Contact information: Jacquelynn Williams, 704.631.0314, or Jacquelynn.Williams@carolinashealthcare.org.

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THE CENTER IS A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY!

Yet another benefit of attending a Carolinas HealthCare System school: Free Immunizations! TST is the Tuberculin Skin Test, part of CHS’s safety plan for all patients, employees, and students. An an-nual TST assesses likely exposure to TB, so you can get the care you need. A TST is required during your birthday month or you can opt to get the test as much as 90 days in advance of your birthday. Free TST’s are available at CCHS and at the Employee Health Office in the Annex Building across from the CMC ED. TST’s will be administered in the college lobby on Oct. 1, 11:15 - 11:45 AM. If you are unable to take advantage of this, visit the Employee Health office in the CMC Annex Building for your free TST, M - F, 7:30 - 4:30.

TST Clinic Hours

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BCLS for the HealthCare Provider 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Oct. 2, 20 & 31. Cost $60. Textbook included. This course is designed for profes-sional rescuers or students required to have professional rescuer certification for their healthcare program of study. The course provides information on adult and pediatric CPR, two-rescuer scenarios, use of the bag-valve mask, foreign-body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious), AED, special resuscitation situations, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Questions about course information or require-ments should be directed to Christy Dull at 704-355-5699 or Christy.dull@carolinashealthcare.org.

BLS Renewal 4:00 - 7:00 PM, Oct. 17. Cost $57. All participants must show current provider card in class. A current 2010 BCLS text is-sued by American Heart is included in registration fee. Questions about course information or requirements should be directed to Christy Dull at 704-355-5699 or Christy.dull@carolinashealthcare.org.

Grief and Loss (FREE WEBINAR) Noon - 1:00 PM, Oct. 10. Learn about the stages of grief and the recovery process. Employee Assis-tance Program, 720 East Blvd., Charlotte. Space is limited so please call 704.355.5021 to register. FREE for CCHS students! CHS’ EAP is designed to help you and members of your family with all types of issues - marital conflicts, job stress, emotional, alcohol and drug problems, and difficulties with children. Whatever the problem, if you need help, call CHS’ EAP, 704.355.5021, for a private appointment or to register for a class.

Admissions Information Sessions 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Oct. 9 & 23. Want to know more about CCHS’ programs? Contact Joy Godwin at the front desk or call 704.355.5051 to sign up for the session of your choice. Check posted schedule for room locations. For more information on our Medical Laboratory Science or Histotechnology program, contact Kelly Shirley, Program Director, at 704.355.4275.

Spiritual Care of Deeply Troubled People Noon - 1:00 PM, Oct. 18. For nearly three decades our society as a whole has pulled back on the structured and intuitional care of those with mental disease. This has been further complicated by the busy schedules and hectic pace many in the field of mental health, including clergy, have experienced. A new, 9-part series is devoted to looking at the mental health dilemma we all face (patients, families, hospitals, physician practices, behavioral health centers, etc.) and hopefully find collaborative partnerships in caring fore those who too often feel disenfranchised and forgotten. All lectures will be held in the Suzanne Freeman Auditorium (aka the CMC Auditorium, located in the Cannon Research Building). October’s session, Multidisciplinary Care of the Mentally Ill, will be a panel dis-cussion. Feel free to bring your lunch. FREE for CCHS students!

Continuing Education

Student Nurses Association (SNA) The Student Nurses Association extends a warm welcome to its newest members: Meg Jones, Hally, Harrison, Megan Ocheltree, and Kim Carollo! We had a great turnout to our general meeting on Sept. 27. A panel of nurse managers provided insight about the interviewing and hiring process and things to do in getting that first job as an RN. They stressed the importance of developing a strong resume, the signifi-cance of past job experiences, and making a good first impression. Their discussion was invaluable in preparing students for their job inter-view.

ATTENTION! Nominations now being accepted for this year’s Cynthia Favorite Scholarship! This $250 scholar-ship is awarded twice yearly to a graduating NUR202 student who has been an exemplary role model in the areas of leadership, community involvement, and encouragement to their peers. Nominations should be sub-mitted to SNA President, Jo Rizer (at JRizer@carolina.rr.com) by Thursday, Nov. 1 to be considered. Include information about the nominee that reflects the criteria above. Are you currently a NUR202 student? We want to hear from YOU which of your peers deserves this scholarship!

Back by popular demand...the Nursing Student Survival Basket Raffle! This year’s basket will include items such as nursing text books, a brand new stethoscope, and more! Raffle tickets will be sold at the SNA booth at this year’s Fall Festival. The lucky winner will be announced the following week. Don’t miss out! Still interest-ed in joining? It’s not too late! Please join us for our October general member meeting on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8:00 a.m.

Looking to get more involved at CCHS? SNA is in need of new board members starting January 1, 2013. Any and all interested students are encouraged to email Jo Rizer (JRizer@carolina.rr.com) or Brenda Vasquez (Brenda.Vasquez@carolinashealthcare.org).

In 2009, CCHS revived a long cherished rite of passage for nursing students: the capping. The ceremony had fallen out of favor for years as an association with the stereotypes of yesteryear, but for many, it represents the rich heritage of the nursing profession. Gradu-ating females are capped by an RN of their choice with the CCHS cap. Male students receive a souvenir RN pin in lieu of a cap. If you’re graduating from the nursing program in December and this traditional ceremony appeals to you, watch for information in your CCHS mail and in the November student newsletter. The ceremony is planned for the evening of Thursday, Dec. 13.

December Nursing Graduates

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Important Dates to Remember... Oct. 1 Open Forum with President Sheppard

Continuing Education/Job Fair

HR Rep on Campus

TST Clinic in Main Lobby

Oct. 2 BCLS for the HealthCare Provider

Oct. 4 Murdock Study Reps on Campus

Oct. 9 Exit Counseling

Admissions Information Session

Oct. 10 EAP Webinar, Grief and Loss

Oct. 17 BLS Renewal Course

Oct. 18 Alumni Reception for December Graduates

Reception for all ALL Scholarship Recipients

Chaplain’s Grand Rounds, Multidisciplinary Care

of the Mentally Ill

Oct. 20 BCLS for the HealthCare Provider

Oct. 22 Fall Festival

Oct. 23 Admissions Information Session

Oct. 25 SNA General Member Meeting

Oct. 26 PTK General Member Meeting

Oct. 29 Flu Shots Available

Save the Date: Nov, 1, 2 & 8 Flu Shots Available

Nov. 7 Deadline to Enter Current Contact Info in SONIS

Nov. 8 Emergency Notification Test

Nov. 19 Annual FREE Thanksgiving Luncheon

Dec. 6 - 8 PTK Volunteer Event (Charlotte Convention Ctr)

Documentation is of primary importance when providing patient care. If we provide care and don't document, for all intents and purposes, it wasn’t done. Verbal communication is good for shift reports, but electronic documentation is required for all patient care. Some areas not-ed to be missed when charting include: AM care, and level of patient participation Percentage of meals eaten Central Line dressings and IV care Catheter care

When using electronic charting, if you are documenting something and cannot find "box" to check that meets the description you need, look for a box marked "other" and free text your details. Correct documentation is an important part of complete patient care.

Compliance Corner

What Change? Your participation in healthcare research can lead to discovery, change, and improved treatments for thousands by joining Duke University’s locally based MURDOCK Study. Learn more in the CCHS lobby on Thursday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when a representative from the Duke Translational Medicine Insti-tute will be here to share information with you on participating in the MURDOCK Study, a research effort that is recruiting local vol-unteers into this long-term health study.

Tell Me More. Led by doctors and scientists from the Duke Uni-versity School of Medicine in partnership with doctors in our com-munity, the MURDOCK Study is a project that will last for many years. By collecting health information and other data from a large number of people, the Duke study hopes to improve the way com-mon diseases affecting many of us & our families are diagnosed, treated, and ultimately prevented.

Do I Qualify? Representatives from the MURDOCK Study will be available in the lobby to help you determine if you qualify and to answer your questions. General eligibility for participation includes your age and where you live. If you are eligible, MURDOCK Study staff can schedule an appointment for you to participate in a study visit.

What’s in it for Me? A $10 gift card, a t-shirt, and the excitement of participating in medical research that will change the future of medi-cine. Check it out in the CCHS lobby on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Be the Change in Health Care

Wound dressings Use of Incentive Spirometry Daily weights