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Within these pages you will find our report on Methodist Hospitals’ efforts to bring the highest quality health care to Northwest Indiana residents in 2014.

This is our accounting to you, our valued community members, of the steps we have taken in the past year to improve your health and wellbeing. We do this in several ways:

• We place the safety of our patients as our first priority and continuously strive to improve the quality of the care we provide.

• We invest in the latest technology to support the skills of our physicians and clinical staff.

• We provide a caring environment here at Methodist Hospitals where the circle of life plays out each and every day – birth, life, joy, pain and healing.

• We strive to maintain an employee culture in which every staff member is passionate in their commitment our mission to be the best place for patients to receive care.

• And we make the commitment to take our expertise and resources beyond our hospital walls and out into all sections of our community.

We hope that you will share our pride in our accomplishments of 2014 and that you will continue to choose Methodist Hospitals as we strive to meet the future challenges of our changing health care environment.

We invite all of the stakeholders in the Methodist family to join us in leading change, driving results and building alliances to achieve a new and stronger future for Methodist Hospitals. Together we can achieve the “Triple Aim of Healthcare,” which is to improve cost, improve the patient experience, and improve the quality and outcomes of care for the patients and families we are so privileged to serve.

Mamon Powers, Jr.Chairman, Board of Directors

Raymond GradyPresident and CEO

Mamon Powers, Jr.Chairman, Board of Directors

Raymond GradyPresident and CEO


Methodist Hospitals has made a long term investment in building an employee

culture in which highly engaged staff are fully committed to the Hospitals’ mission

and who work together to provide the very best care to all of our patients every

day. This effort has paid off in improved patient experience, strong quality

performance and higher employee retention rates. Now, respected third parties

are recognizing Methodist Hospitals for its strong employee culture.

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ChiCago Tribune’s Top 100 WorkplaCes for 2014

Methodist Hospitals was named one of the Chicago Tribune’s 2014 Top 100 Workplaces. It is an honor to be included among this group of first class Chicago area organizations – we were the only Northwest Indiana organization to be included in these rankings. The Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplaces are determined solely by employee feedback – employees of organizations across the Chicagoland area were asked to rate their employers on several dimensions. We are very proud that our employees gave feedback that placed us in the top 100 workplaces in the Chicago area.

posT- Tribune neighbor’s ChoiCe aWards

We are proud to be voted the best Lake County hospital by Post-Tribune readers in its 2014 Neighbors’ Choice reader poll. Methodist Hospitals also finished in the number two spot among all Lake County employers for Best Place to Work in the same poll.

A gratifying number of people work at Methodist for many years. At our 2014 Service Awards, we honored 279 people who reached milestones of five, ten, fifteen, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 or more years of service, including 55 with more than 25 years of service. We also honored our Safety Star and Employee, Leader and Humanitarian of the Year at this event.

Methodist Hospitals exists to providecompassionate, quality health care

services to all those in need.

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The best place for employees to work, thebest place for patients to receive care and thebest place for physicians to practice medicine.

Our mission, vision and values inspire everything we do.

From left to right: Safety Star of the Year: Kelly Woodbury, RN, Labor and Delivery; Humanitarian of the Year: Michelle DeVries, Senior Infection Control Officer; Leader of the Year: Stan Robinson, Director, Environmental Services and Employee of the Year: Adel Baghdady, Home Health Therapist


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Mamon Powers, Jr. Chairman

Scott T. Ribordy Vice Chairman

Frances Taylor Secretary

John A. Lowenstine, CPA Treasurer

Raied Abdullah, MD

Bharat H. Barai, MD

Douge Barthelemy, MD

William G. Braman

Charles D. Brooks, Jr.

Mattison A. Dilts

F. Ritchey Eibel

Raymond Grady

Glenn C. Hannah

Robert E. Johnson, III

Abdul Kawamleh, MD

I.J. Roberts

Glenn S. Vician

Rev. Larry K. Whitehead

Katrina Wright, MD

Bishop Michael J. Coyner Ex-Officio

Fredricka Davidson Ex-Officio

eXeCuTiVe leadership

Raymond Grady President and CEO

Wright Alcorn, MHA, FACHE Vice President, Operations

Michael Davenport, MD Vice President, Medical Affairs

Matthew Doyle, CPA Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Alex Horvath, MS Vice President, Human Resources and Marketing

James M. Kirchner, MS Vice President, Physician Integration

Shelly M. Major, RN, MS, MBA, NEA-BC, FACHE Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer

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we areMediCal sTaff offiCers

Raied Abdullah, MD Medical Staff President Chair, Medical Council

Abdul Kawamleh, MD President-Elect

Katrina Wright, MD Past President

Bharat Barai, MD Past Past President

Thessa Robertson, MD Secretary

Amead Atassi, MD Treasurer

Chiefs of CliniCal diVisions

Harish Shah, MD Medicine

Arnita Reed, MD Obstetrics/Gynecology

Steve Simpson, MD Pediatrics

Mohammad Butt, MD Psychiatry

Ray Sawaqed, MD Surgery

Fadi Alzeidan, MD Family Medicine

Glyn Porter, MD Pathology

Tulsi Sawlani, MD Radiology

Choong Yoon, MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Ronald Hayes, MD Anesthesia

Michael McGee, MD Emergency Medicine

CoMMiTTee Chairs

David Ashbach, MD Leadership Performance Improvement Council

Robert McMahon, DDS Credentials and Professional Standards

Angelique Brown, MD Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Hakam Safadi, MD Medical Education/Research/Library

Surendra Shah, MD Utilization Management

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Richard Longley, MD (2015)

Robert McMahon, DDS (2015)

Vijay Dave, M.D. (2016)

Adolphus Anekwe, MD (2017)

William Pierce, MD (2017)

Kumar Venkat, MD (2017)

foundaTion board of direCTors

Heather A. McCarthy President Anthony DeBonis Jr. & Associates

Ronald F. McColly Vice President McColly Real Estate Prudential Insurance Co.

Jeffery A. Draper Secretary Prudential Insurance Co.

Patrick Salvi Treasurer Gary SouthShore Railcats

Sharon Chambers State Farm Insurance Co.

Robert E. Johnson, III CIMCOR, Inc.

Michael A. McGee, MD Northwest Emergency Associates, LLC

Niall McShane McShane’s Total Graphic Solutions

Gary Miller Prompt Ambulance

Stephen R. Place Lucas, Holcomb & Medrea, LLP

Scott T. Ribordy Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Chareice White Majestic Star Casino & Hotel

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faCiliTies

Northlake Campus600 Grant StreetGary, Indiana 46402

Midlake Campus2269 West 25th AvenueGary, Indiana 46404

Southlake Campus8701 BroadwayMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Southlake - Pavilion AOutpatient Surgery CenterOutpatient Services101 East 87th AvenueMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Southlake - Pavilion BCenter for AdvancedClinical Studies200 East 89th AvenueMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Southlake - Pavilion C8777 BroadwayMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Southlake - Pavilion DRehabilitation Centers303 East 89th AvenueMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Southlake - Pavilion EEndoscopy Center at IMA8895 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410

Cardiac Rehabilitation753 East 81st AvenueMerrillville, Indiana 46410

Home Health Services650 Grant StreetGary, Indiana 46402

Methodist Hospitals Leads The Way with Groundbreaking Research on Safety Improvements in Intravenous Therapy.

Devices called disinfection caps are often used with central line IVs to reduce the incidence of blood stream infections. Methodist nurses proposed their use as one of the interventions to help reduce these infections. Infection control and nursing collaborated to conduct research that demonstrated that the use of these devices throughout the hospital on peripheral, as well as central IV lines, resulted in 45% fewer overall infections. This research was published in the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. This publication and other initiatives have led major national health providers to begin implementing similar practices in their systems.


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Value based purChasing (Vbp):

The Federal Government evaluates the performance of hospitals on key quality measures, including safety, patient experience and outcomes of care, creating a “Total Performance Score” for each hospital. Penalties and bonuses for individual hospitals are assessed based on this score.

Methodist Hospitals’ VBP total performance score in 2014 exceeded both state and national averages, earning a bonus of $200,000. Methodist was among only 25% of hospitals nationally to earn a VBP bonus payment.

qualityi m p r o v E m E n tMethodist Hospitals’ highest priority is the safety and quality of the care we deliver to patients. And we continuously strive to improve our quality and safety performance. Some of these efforts are highlighted below.

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parTnership for paTienTs:

This American Hospital Association-affiliated program aims to reduce inpatient harm by 40% and hospital readmissions by 20% in 11 target areas. Methodist Hospitals made significant strides toward meeting these goals in 2014.

• In three areas, Methodist, not only achieved a 40% or greater reduction but engaged in improvement initiatives that go beyond the program goals, making it a potential Mentor Hospital: – Preventing venous thromboembolisms – Preventing central line-associated blood stream infections – Preventing early elective deliveries

• Methodist is rated as demonstrating sustained high performance or a national benchmark in preventing: – Adverse drug events – Pressure ulcers – Adverse obstetrical events – Patient injuries from falls and immobility – Surgical site infections – Readmissions

• Methodist was rated as demonstrating outstanding improvement in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

• Methodist is currently working on improvements in preventing ventilator-associated events and submitting data on outcomes.

ToTal JoinT replaCeMenT QualiTy iniTiaTiVe:

One of several service line-specific improvement efforts, the work of a multidisciplinary team has resulted in significant improvements:

• 23% decrease in complications

• 35% drop in length of stay

• Maintenance of 0% mortality rate and readmission rate below 5%


CoMMission on CanCer ouTsTanding aChieVeMenT aWard. Accredited since 1974, Methodist Hospitals was one of only 74 hospitals nationally to receive the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award, based on its most recent accreditation.

napbC aCCrediTaTion. Methodist Hospitals was the first in the region to earn accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

breasT iMaging CenTer of eXCellenCe. Methodist Hospitals is also designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

WoMen’s ChoiCe aWard. Methodist Hospitals was named one of America’s Best Breast Care Centers in 2014 by WomenCertified®, home of the Women’s Choice Award and a leading advocate for female consumers.

JoinT CoMMission aCCrediTaTion for laboraTory serViCes recognizes Methodist Hospitals for demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, and demonstrating commitment to providing high quality and safe laboratory services.

priMary sTroke CerTifiCaTion by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program recognizes Methodist Hospitals’ stroke program as meeting national standards for quality stroke care.

gold plus perforManCe aChieVeMenT aWard for sTroke is awarded by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for exemplary adherence to all performance measures established in its Get With the Guidelines program. Methodist Hospitals was the first Northwest Indiana hospital to earn this award.

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awardsMethodist Hospitals is committed to leading the region in quality specialty care. The hard work and dedication of our physicians, nurses and employees have brought the hospital a number of honors and distinguished awards.

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ChesT pain CenTer aCCrediTaTion was awarded to Methodist Hospitals by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care in recognition of its high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

CenTer for MulTiple sClerosis CoMprehensiVe Care. This designation recognizes Methodist Hospitals for providing exceptional, coordinated and comprehensive care for people with MS.

diabeTes CenTer of eXCellenCe. The American Diabetes Association recognizes Methodist Hospitals for the high quality of its community diabetes education programs.

lung CanCer sCreening siTe. Methodist is one of six official Lung Cancer Screening sites recognized by inclusion on the web site of the Lung Cancer Alliance.

ChiCago Tribune’s Top 100 WorkplaCes. Methodist Hospitals was named one of 2014’s Top 100 workplaces in Chicagoland by the Chicago Tribune, the only organization in Northwest Indiana to be named to this list. The Top Workplaces are determined solely by employee feedback.

hoMeCare eliTe. Methodist Hospitals was named to the Top 500 of the 2014 HomeCare Elite™, a recognition of the top-performing among the nearly 10,000 home health agencies in the United States.

fiT-friendly WorkplaCe. Methodist Hospitals is recognized by the American Heart Association as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Workplace. Methodist achieved this designation by implementing health initiatives such as encouraging walking, providing healthy food options in the cafeteria, healthy lunch and learn meetings and free annual wellness screenings for employees.

posT-Tribune neighbors ChoiCe aWard. Readers of the Post-Tribune voted Methodist Hospitals the 2014 Best Hospital in Lake County.

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Methodist Hospitals finished 2014 with six consecutive years of profitability, made possible by solid volume performance, including:

• 18,095 patient visits accounting for 105,413 patient days.

• 66,456 Emergency Department visits

• 1,506 babies delivered

• Outpatient services were up 3% compared to 2013

• Emergency department visits increased 4% versus prior year

Increasing volumes and excellent expense control allowed us to invest $14.8 million in new technology, equipment and facilities to benefit our patients and their families.

We ended 2014 with a strong 198 days of cash on hand and were able to provide more than $90 million in community benefits during the year. Methodist Hospitals makes a significant contribution to the health of its communities via underwriting care for the uninsured and underinsured as well as free services to community members via health fairs, health screenings and other free programs.

finanCial adVoCaCy on behalf of Vulnerable populaTions

Methodist commits significant financial resources to assist our patients with addressing their overall long-term healthcare needs, through application assistance for various local, state and federal healthcare programs, such as township assistance, Medicaid, HIP, CHIP, and other grants such as income assistance and food stamps. Believing that everyone has the right to quality care and coverage, we create and support programs that lower financial barriers, so that the uninsured and underinsured can gain access to the care we provide. We accomplish this through the provision of charity care and free or subsidized coverage. In 2014 Methodist made a significant effort to help community members take advantage of the Health Care Marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act and the state HIP 2.0 program to expand Medicaid. Methodist employees trained as navigators conducted a series of informational seminars which helped hundreds of local residents to gain health coverage.

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How Methodist Gives Back to Northwest Indiana

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$15.2 Million

ChariTy Care

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Funds Available for Growth

MeThodisT hospiTals finanCial perforManCe

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accomplishmentsMeThodisT hospiTals is firsT in norThWesT indiana To aChieVe designaTion as a leVel iii TrauMa CenTer

A decade-long aspiration and goal for Methodist Hospitals was realized in 2014 when official approval came from the Indiana State EMS Commission for Methodist Hospitals’ Northlake Campus to be considered an “in the process” Level III trauma center. With this approval, the Northlake Campus Emergency Department now becomes the state’s 16th trauma center and the first in Northwest Indiana.

This designation means that EMS providers may now transport the most seriously injured patients within a 45-minute radius to Methodist Hospitals’ Northlake Campus. In addition, trauma center status, with its emphasis on the coordination of care from the patient’s first contact with EMS through all phases of care, has a ripple effect that raises the level of care across the whole organization. That is good news both for Methodist Hospitals patients and for the hospitals’ commitment to providing the very best care possible.

Methodist Hospitals’ team displays the Trauma Designation.

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MeThodisT parTnership WiTh Valparaiso faMily yMCa deepens

Methodist Hospitals broadened its relationship with its ‘Partner in Wellness’ - in addition to a physician and nurse on site at the YMCA, Methodist expanded its services offered in Porter County with a Diabetes Center, nutrition program and a Corporate Wellness program in addition to a series of health seminars, screenings and health fairs.

MeThodisT naMed one of ChiCagoland’s Top 100 WorkplaCes for 2014

Methodist Hospitals was the only Northwest Indiana-based employer of any kind to be one of the Chicago Tribune’s Top 100 Employers for 2014. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey was conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement.

MeThodisT hospiTals hoMe healTh naMed one of The Top 500 in The us

Methodist Hospitals was named to the Top 500 of the 2014 HomeCare Elite™, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. The HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, best practice (process measure) implementation, patient experience (Home Health CAHPS®), quality improvement and consistency, and financial performance. In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare. Out of 9,994 agencies considered, 2,501 are elite.

The Midlake Campus Multi-Specialty Center

Methodist Hospitals Sous Chefs Pamela Ward (center) and Greg Kretschmar (right) serve lunch at the Farmers Market.

A Methodist Hospitals technician conducts a screening at a Valparaiso Family YMCA event.

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Methodist Hospitals sponsored a series of Farmer’s Markets and Food Fairs at the Northlake Campus to promote good nutrition and enhance the availability of fresh produce to Gary residents.

MulTi-speCialTy CenTer opens aT The Midlake CaMpus

A new Multi-Specialty Center at the Midlake Campus was opened to improve the Gary community’s access to specialty care. The core services offered in the Multi-Specialty Center are those of the Orthopedic and Spine program, including orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons, specialists in podiatry and podiatric surgery and clinics devoted to the treatment of conditions such as osteoporosis and scoliosis. The Multi-Specialty Center will also include specialists in other high need areas, such as general surgery and neurology.


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institutions, legislators and local governmental officials, and organizations in the

education, business and nonprofit sectors. We offer a diverse range of class sessions,

seminars and outreach that touch every person within the family unit.

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helping youTh Make healThy life ChoiCes

Methodist Hospitals partnered with the Gary School Corporation and Workforce Development Services to bring a 5-week healthy choices program to Roosevelt College and Career Academy and West Side High School students. The program addressed high profile health issues in the teenage population.

Taking a sTand againsT youTh ViolenCe

Methodist Hospitals is committed to the prevention of youth violence, offering programs for local youth with partners such as Indiana University Northwest, Community Organizations for Families and Youth (COFFY), Merrillville and Gary high schools and the POP on Violence Foundation.

proMoTing WoMen’s healTh – annual firsT ladies healTh iniTiaTiVe

Methodist Hospitals is a partner and continuous supporter of the First Ladies Health Initiative to better meet the health needs of women and their families. Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson proclaimed September 28th as “First Ladies Health Day”, throughout the communities of Gary and Merrillville.

yWCa & yMCa parTnerships

Methodist Hospitals’ outreach efforts at the Gary YWCA and Valparaiso Family YMCA provide a series of educational sessions that address geriatric health, prevention of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and offer information about nutritional health. Methodist Hospitals distributes health literature, offers health education, conducts workshops and makes referrals to its services and programs.

inTroduCing high sChool sTudenTs

To healTh Careers – In 2014, Methodist continued its intern program to give students comprehensive exposure to clinical and non-clinical careers in health care.

eduCaTing organized labor groups

Methodist provides educational programs for local labor groups on topics such as health care reform, workforce development and health care career trends.

supporTing regional CiViC and healTh organizaTions

Methodist supports a wide variety of community organizations serving the Northwest Indiana community, including the Indiana Hospital Association, the Northwest Indiana Health Disparities Council, the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, the Crossroads, Gary, Lake Shore and Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce. The hospital is also a leader in the support of health advocacy organizations, including the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the Pink Ribbon Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Parkinson’s Foundation and the March of Dimes.

CoMMuniTy healTh iniTiaTiVes

Methodist Hospitals demonstrates its commitment to improving community health through a wide array of community outreach programs, including dozens of regular screening programs, support groups and clinics, as well as free community health fairs and educational seminars led by physicians and other experts.

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assessMenT ouTreaCh targets health conditions identified as presenting barriers to the good health of community members.

Cancer: More than 2500 people were reached in 2014 with screenings, education and risk assessments in the effort to improve early detection and treatment of skin, colon, breast, lung and prostate cancers.

Diabetes: 22 programs reach more than 2000 adults and children. The reach of our Diabetes Center was extended to Porter County.

Heart Disease and Stroke: A total of 35 events provided education and screenings to more than 2,500 community members.

A summer series of Farmer’s Markets were held to improve the availability of fresh produce in the Gary community.

Other programs were developed to address kidney health, teen pregnancies and infant mortality.

Methodist Hospitals invested $91.3 million in community benefit in 2014.


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Merrillville High School internships – Methodist Community outreach kicked off its annual 8-week internship program for Merrillville High School students interested in health care careers.

COFFY Youth Violence Conference – Methodist Hospitals clinical staff educated nearly 300 attendees on strategies for preventing violence and injury.

february

Heart Month Seminars – Methodist physicians kicked off a series of four community seminars to educate community members on maintaining and improving their heart health.

Valparaiso Family YMCA Health Fair – Methodist Hospitals continued its Valparaiso YMCA partnership with a second annual community health fair.

MarCh

Spirit Talks – The first round of our Spirit Talks - quarterly employee town hall meetings - was held to update employees on the organization’s progress toward goals and to hear questions and comments from employees.

Doctor’s Day – Hospital leadership, staff and volunteers paid tribute to the contributions of the medical staff with events at both campuses.

april

Spring Spa Day – Methodist Hospitals Oncology Institute honored female breast cancer survivors with a day of pampering.

Volunteer Week – Methodist recognized the contributions of its dedicated volunteers during Volunteer Week.

Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony – Methodist Hospitals showed its support of organ donation with a flag raising ceremony at the Southlake campus and a month-long campaign to enlist organ donors.

May

State of the Organization Address – More than 350 community leaders, physicians and hospital leaders gathered to hear President and Interim CEO, Dr. Michael Davenport review recent accomplishments and plans for future investment in our communities.

national nurses Week and Hospital Week –Methodist honored its nurses, employees, physicians and volunteers with celebrations at both campuses.

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activities & eventsMay continued

Go Red Symposium – Methodist Hospitals served as Exclusive Presenting Hospital Sponsor of the event.

Walk for Babies – Methodist Hospitals supported the March of Dimes as a Prematurity Partner.

Free Spring Community Health Fair – was held at the Gary SouthShore Railcats baseball stadium in Gary.

June

Men’s Health Luncheon and Fair – Methodist supported this Ivy Tech event with speakers and health screenings for attendees.

Strike out Stroke – Methodist Hospitals teamed with Genentech during a Gary SouthShore Railcats game, with screenings and education on stroke prevention reaching more than 4,000 game attendees.

July

Valparaiso Family YMCA Partnership – Methodist supported the fund-raising efforts of its Partner in Wellness, the Valparaiso Family YMCA, as a sponsor of the YMCA’s annual golf outing.

Gary YWCA Health Matters – Methodist continued its series of monthly seminars at the Gary YWCA.

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POP on Violence 5K Walk/Run – Methodist sponsored this event to raise funds for the POP on Violence Foundation’s teen violence prevention programs.

Methodist night at the Railcats – Methodist Hospitals employees and their families enjoyed a summer night of baseball and fellowship at this annual event. Methodist supports the Gary SouthShore Railcats baseball minor league team as a Corporate sponsor.

The third Annual Physician Appreciation Golf Outing was held at White Hawk Country Club.

Methodist Hospitals provided screenings and education at the First AME Church’s back to school health fair in Gary.

sepTeMber

Heart Walks – Methodist was Exclusive Hospital Sponsor for Lake and Porter County Walks and raised more than $50,000 for the American Heart Association.

sepTeMber continued

Multiple Sclerosis Walk – Methodist was platinum sponsor of this fund raising event in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Pink Ribbon Society Tea – Methodist Hospitals was a Bronze sponsor of this annual event honoring breast cancer survivors.

First Ladies Health initiative – Methodist partnered with Walgreen’s and the City of Gary to offer more than 400 women from 20+ congregations a day of screenings, health education and activities.

oCTober

Breast Care Center Community Open House – The third annual community open house for the Northwest Indiana Breast Care Center at Methodist Hospitals was attended by about 150 women.

Free Fall Community Health Fair – the annual fall health fair, held at the Indian American Cultural Center in Merrillville, was attended by more than 400 community members.

influential Women Awards – Methodist was a Gold sponsor of this event honoring influential women of NWI, including two Methodist Hospitals leaders.

noVeMber

Annual Auxiliary Luncheon – At this event honoring the contributions of our many volunteers, the Methodist Hospitals Auxiliary presented a check funding scholarships to help LPNs become Registered Nurses.

Multi-Specialty Center Grand Opening – More than 100 community leaders, physicians and hospital leaders attended this event celebrating the opening of the Multi-Specialty Center at the Midlake campus.

deCeMber

EAP Open House – Methodist Hospitals’ Employee Assistance Program hosted an open house to introduce clients and prospective clients to its new offices in Pavilion D.

Physician Holiday Party – More than 200 physicians, board and hospital leaders gathered at Villa Cesare to celebrate a successful collaboration in 2014.

Employee Holiday Celebration – A free holiday dinner was served to all Methodist employees by the leadership team, accompanied by Christmas music performed by the Methodist Holiday Choir.


2014 Nursing Award Winners

Samera Mohammed, CNA, Outstanding Caregiver, Northlake Campus and Brianna Lambooy, RN, Nursing Excellence, Northlake Campus

Kelly Allis, RN, Nursing Excellence, Southlake Campus

2014 Daisy Award Winners

Peggy Mosby, RN, 5W, Med Surg Unit, Northlake Campus

Nikki Papalambros, RN, 2W3, Southlake Campus

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supporTing nursing professionalisM

Methodist invests in the educational advancement of its nursing staff and reaps the benefits in nurse retention and satisfaction:

• 56 certified nurses in 2014 – up from 29 in 2013

• 11 nurses attained RN, BSN or MSN degrees in 2014

• Methodist provides financial support for nurses seeking degrees and advanced certifications

• Methodist has academic affiliations with 22 colleges and universities

• Shared governance engages nurses in building a culture and practice of excellence

• 2014 nurse retention was 88.7%

adVanCing besT praCTiCes in paTienT Care

Methodist nurses are contributing to the development and dissemination of evidence-based care modalities:

• Conducted research on new protocols for reducing bloodstream infections that is having impact on nursing practice nationally

• Introduced a new system for bathing patients to provide greater comfort and safety

• Implemented new open visitation policy to better meet the needs of patient and their families and improve the healing environment

• In 2014, Methodist nurses had three poster presentations at regional and national conferences and two articles published in peer-reviewed journals

leading QualiTy iMproVeMenT efforTs

Methodist Hospitals nursing professionals are at the forefront of our quality improvement efforts.

In 2014, they implemented procedures that have produced significant declines in patient fails, hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, and hospital-acquired infections.

building an engaged, passionaTe and CoMpassionaTe nursing sTaff

Methodist Hospitals nurses provide exemplary nursing care to patients, families and community by providing care to “Every Patient, Every Day” and by living our Mission, Vision and Values.

Methodist Hospitals Nursing Mission, Vision and Values:

• Nursing Mission: The Professional Nurse at Methodist Hospitals provides respectful and compassionate, evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community.

• Nursing Vision: To be innovative caregivers committed to nursing excellence

• The INURSE Values in which we provide care: Integrity, Nursing Excellence, Unity, Respect, Scholar and Evidence-based Practice.


methodist physician groupThe primary focus of the Methodist Physician Group (MPG) is to support the market development and program expansion initiatives identified within the System’s strategic plan. As such, Methodist Physician Group continued to expand throughout 2014. The group currently totals more than 60 providers and staff. Providers included in Methodist Physician Group include:

Physician leadership and direction are key components to the long-term success of Methodist Physician Group. Dr. Michael Linton is the Medical Director for MPG. An Advisory Council is used to guide decision making with representation from the primary care, medical and surgical specialty areas.

key 2014 aCCoMplishMenTs inClude:

• Qualified for Meaningful Use incentive payments from Medicare and Medicaid for all eligible providers

• Opened the Multi-Specialty Center at the Midlake Campus

• Opened the Orthopedic & Spine Care Center on the Southlake Campus

• Expanded partnership with the Valparaiso YMCA

These activities have combined to position Methodist Hospitals and its medical staff for the numerous changes in reimbursement and population management that are altering the healthcare landscape.

Candice Anderson, MDFamily Medicine

Bernadette Aghaji, MDInternal Medicine

Adolphus A. Anekwe, MDInternal Medicine

Andre Artis, MDCardiology

Otito Anaka, MDObstetrics & Gynecology

Angelique Brown, MDFamily Medicine

Nadezda Djurovic, MDInternal Medicine

Beatrice Brewer, MDPsychiatry

Kristy Darnell, NPSpine Care Services

Debra Equihua, CNMObstetrics & Gynecology

Tonya Harvey, NPInternal Medicine

Venkatrama Garlapati, MDCardiology

Mary Hutchison, NPCardiology

Anthony Iwuagwu, MDObstetrics & Gynecology

Jerry Kuna, MDFamily Medicine

Anemaria Lutas, MDInternal Medicine

Michael Linton, MDGynecology

Mihas Kodenchery, MDCardiology

Mark Jones, DPMPodiatry

m o v i n g f o r w a r d . m a k i n g a d i f f E r E n c E .

Alfred Bonjean, MDSurgery-Orthopedic

• FamilyMedicine• GeneralSurgery• Hospitalists• InternalMedicine• Interventional

Cardiology• Neurology• Neurosurgery

• Obstetrics&Gynecology

• Orthopedics• PlasticSurgery• TraumaSurgery• NurseMidwives• NursePractitioners• PhysicianAssistants

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methodist physician group

At Methodist Hospitals, the expertise and dedication exhibited by our physicians inspires all of us to faithfully carry out our mission to provide quality care to all those in need. To effectively deliver quality care to the communities we serve, Methodist Hospitals’ medical staff includes more than 600 physicians, who represent a wide range of medical specialties. This accomplished group of health care professionals plays a critical role in ensuring that Methodist Hospitals delivers the best possible clinical outcomes though our comprehensive, patient-centered programs. Here are some of the specialties represented within our medical staff:

Accomplished physicians representing a broad spectrum of specialties comprise the Methodist Hospitals Medical Staff

Methodist Hospitals offers a free 24/7 physician referral service. To find the right physician for you or your family, call 1-888-909-DOCS(3627), or visit MethodistHospitals.org

AllergyAnesthesiologyBariatric SurgeryCardiologyCardiovascular&

Thoracic SurgeryDermatologyEndocrinologyFamily MedicineGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryHand SurgeryHematologyInfectious DiseasesInternal MedicineNephrologyNeurologyNeurosurgeryObstetrics&Gynecology

OncologyOpthamologyOral SurgeryOrthopedicsOtolaryngologyPain ManagementPediatricsPlastic&Reconstructive

SurgeryPodiatryPsychiatryPulmonologyPhysical Medicine

&RehabilitationRheumatologySpinal SurgerySubstance AbuseUrology

Sanjeev Maniar, MDNeurology

Ray Sawaqed, MDCardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery

Winifred Oniah, MDFamily Medicine

Frank Quint, MDFamily Medicine

Paul Nyongani, MDSurgery-General

Arnita Reed, MDObstetrics & Gynecology

Shashikant Rane, MDInternal Medicine

Reuben Rutland, MDSurgery-General

Laura Rodriguez, NPCardiology

Vineet Shah, DOSurgery-Orthopedic

Henrique Scott, MDSurgery-General

James Siatras, DOSurgery-Bariatric

George Tsoutsouris, DPMPodiatry

Elian Shepherd, MDSurgery-Spine

Susan Schneider, MDSurgery-Plastic and Reconstructive

Judson Wood, MDSurgery-Orthopedic

Nancy White, NPNeurology

Kevin Waldron, MDNeurosurgery


m E t h o d i s t h o s p i ta l s f o u n d a t i o n c o n t i n u E s i t s

The 2014 Mardi Gras Ball recognized the 2013 fundraising efforts of the Foundation’s Krewes – groups whose fund raising efforts benefit individual hospital services. The top fundraisers – Randalyn McColly-Fleener and Mario Minotti – were named King and Queen.

Foundation Krewes hosted a variety of fundraising events throughout the year such as Methodist Night at the Railcats, Wine, Women and Shoes, a Murder Mystery Masquerade and a Princess Brunch.

Thanks to the participation of 120 golfers and the support of several sponsors, the fourth annual Foundation Masters Golf Outing in June realized $18,000 to support its mission.

The Foundation float, the Methodist Belle, again took a prize at the City of Gary Fourth of July Parade.

In December, Foundation donor Mark McDaniels joined with Foundation leaders and Methodist Hospitals Oncology Institute staff to create a Holiday celebration honoring cancer survivors and their families.

2014 Mardi Gras Ball King and Queen

Glenn Vician (left), John Porecky, Ross MacLennan and Nick Grubnich (not pictured) comprise the 2014 Masters Golf Outing championship foursome.

mission of support

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serViCes

Bariatric SurgeryBehavioral Health ServicesBloodless MedicineBreast Care CenterDiabetes CenterEmergency Services- Level III Trauma CenterEndoscopy Center at IMAGERD CenterHeart and Vascular Institute- Cardiopulmonary RehabilitationHome Health ServicesNeuroScience Institute- Gamma Knife Center- Stroke Center- Multiple Sclerosis CenterOncology Institute- Lung Care Center- Radiation OncologyOrthopedic and

Spine Care CenterRehabilitation ServicesWomen’s and Children’s Services- Advanced Obstetrical ServicesWound Care Center

sTaTisTiCs

inpatient beds .........................630- Adult .....................................500- Pediatrics ................................20- Rehabilitation .........................39- Adult Psychiatric ....................16- Geriatric Psychiatric ...............14- Adolescent Psychiatric ............6- Neonatal .................................35nursery Bassinets ....................40

physiCians

Total .........................................589Active / Associate ....................433Other ..........................................62Honorary ...................................94

sTaff

Total Employees ..................2,457

VolunTeers

Volunteers ...............................150

affiliaTions

• American Cancer Society• American Heart Association• Bears Care Foundation• Edgewater Systems for

Balanced Living• Gary Career Center• Gary Literacy Coalition• Gary SouthShore Railcats• Indiana Hospital Association• Indiana State

Medical Association• Indiana University

Northwest Campus• Ivy Technical

Vocational School• March of Dimes• Multiple Sclerosis Society• Pink Ribbon Society• Purdue University

Calumet Campus - School of Nursing

• Purdue University North Central Campus

- School of Nursing• Valparaiso University - School of Nursing• Rosalind Franklin University

aCCrediTaTions

• Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education

• American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

• American College of Radiology• American Diabetes Association - Program and

Education Recognition•CentersforMedicare&

Medicaid (CMS)• Clinical Laboratory

Improvement Act (CLIA)• College of American

Pathologists (CAP)• The Commission on

Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

• Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)

• Health Care Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)

• Indiana State Department of Health (ISDOH)

• Indiana Board of Pharmacy• Joint Commission

Lab Accreditation• National Accreditation Program

for Breast Centers (NAPBC)• National Multiple

Sclerosis Society• Society of Cardiovascular

Patient Care

at-a-glance

mission of support

Thank you for your supportOur success is made possible by the unwavering support of our community,

our physicians, our employees, and our volunteers.

On behalf of the Methodist Hospitals Board of Directors and Administration, thank you for allowing us to continue our mission to provide compassionate, quality health services to all those in need.

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