Healthy LivingSummer 2018

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DCH Scholarship recipients Renee Burch, Brooke Kavanaugh, Sarah Yoder, Natalie Schultheis, Annie Graber, and Carrie Lane.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

3 | DCH Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

4 | New Cataract Surgery Offered at DCH

5 | FollowMyHealth Being Used to Improve Diabetes Care

6 | DCH Foundation Hosts Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

6 | DCH Receives Employer Gold Standard Award

7 | 2018 DCH Nurse of the Year

8 | Oncology Unit Expansion Begins

DCH Foundation Recognizes 2018 Health Careers Scholarship RecipientsD aviess Community Hospital

Foundation held the 2018 Health Career Scholarship Award Reception on Sunday, April 15, for scholarship recipients. Recipients, special guests, hospital personnel, and Foundation Board members attended the reception in the DCH Education Center. Ten area students were recognized for their academic accomplishments and awarded scholarships totaling $10,500 from the Health Careers Scholarship Fund. The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation also awards one nursing student $500 from the Helen Arthur Memorial Scholarship for Nursing. Since the beginning of the scholarship program, 142 recipients have received $163,350 in Health Career Scholarship awards from the DCH Foundation. Students from Daviess, Martin, and Pike counties attending accredited educational institutions pursuing healthcare fields of study are eligible to apply.

Second-year Scholarship AwardsThree students received second-year Health Careers Scholarship awards of $1,000 from the DCH Foundation:

Chase Salmon has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess

Community Hospital Foundation. Chase is the son of Larry and Tamara Salmon and was a member of the 2017 graduating class at Barr-Reeve High School. Chase is currently pursuing the field of psychiatry at Indiana University.

Taylor Swartzentruber has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Taylor is the daughter of Marlin and Marlene Swartzentruber and was a member of the 2017 graduating class at North Daviess High School. Taylor is currently pursuing the fields of both athletic training and physical therapy at the University of Evansville.

Carrie Lane has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Carrie is the daughter of Eric and Linda Lane and was a member of the 2016 graduating class at Washington High School. Carrie is currently attending Indiana State University pursuing the field of dental surgery.

First-year Scholarship AwardsSeven students were first-year recipients of the Health Careers Scholarship awards of $1,000 from the DCH Foundation:

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Annie Graber has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Annie is the daughter of David Graber and Tracy Devine and is a member of the 2018 graduating class at Barr-Reeve High School. Annie intends to pursue to field of biology at the University of Evansville with the goal to become a physician assistant.

Sarah Yoder has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Sarah is the daughter of Travis and Marsha Yoder and is a member of the 2018 graduating class at North Daviess High School. Sara plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana and will pursue a degree in nursing.

Renee Burch has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Renee is the daughter of Tracy Smith and was a member of the 2016 graduating class at Loogootee High School. Renee is currently attending University of Southern Indiana pursuing the field of dental hygiene.

Zachary Walker has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Zachary is the son of Robert and Debra Walker and was a member of the 2016 graduating class

at Washington High School. Zachary is currently attending Notre Dame University pursuing the field of biochemistry with the goal to become a physician.

Brooke Kavanaugh has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Brooke is the daughter of Louis and Kristina Kavanaugh and is a member of the 2018 graduating class at Barr-Reeve High School. Brooke will attend Vincennes University this fall to study nursing.

Natalie Schultheis has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Natalie is the daughter of Jody and Rhonda Schultheis and is a member of the 2018 graduating class at Barr-Reeve High School. Natalie intends to pursue the field of nursing at Purdue University.

Kaylee Wagler has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. Kaylee is the daughter of Tory Schulte and Kerry Wagler and was a member of the 2017 graduating class at North Daviess High School. Kaylee is currently a student at the University of Evansville pursuing the field of exercise science with the goal of becoming a physical therapist.

Helen Arthur Scholarship AwardVeronica Burris has been awarded a $500 scholarship from the Daviess Community Hospital Foundation. In addition, Veronica has been named the recipient of the $500 Helen Arthur Scholarship. Veronica is the daughter of Debbie Burris and Craig Burris. She was a member of the 2008 graduating class at Washington Catholic. Veronica is currently attending the University of Southern Indiana pursuing a graduate degree and plans to become a Nurse Practitioner. She is a full-time employee at the DCH Quick Care Clinic.

The Helen Arthur Memorial Scholarship Award honors Helen Arthur, a local resident who was unable to fulfill her desire to become a nurse after contracting tuberculosis. The scholarship recognizes the women of Omega Alpha Chi, a local homemakers group, who in 1954 established and named a Helen Arthur Memorial Educational Loan Fund for students pursuing medical careers. In 2006, the group gifted the balance of the fund to the DCH Foundation to support the scholarship program.

DCH Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades this spring. Daviess Community Hospital was one of 750 awarded an ‘A’ for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. The Safety Grade assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms among patients in their care.

“Safe, high-quality patient care is a priority of Daviess Community Hospital,” said Tracy Conroy, CEO. “This A-grade is a reflection of longstanding commitment by staff, physicians, and hospital

leadership to keep our patients in the forefront and best practices in place for exceptional outcomes.”

“This is the only national rating of how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm and death, such as medical errors, infections, and injuries,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Receiving an ‘A’ Safety Grade means a hospital is among the best in the country for preventing these terrible problems and putting their patients first, 24 hours a day.”

To see Daviess Community Hospital’s full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade on Twitter and Facebook.

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New Cataract Surgery Offered at DCH

Wagih Satar, MD, ophthalmologist

C ataract surgery moves to the next level at Daviess Community Hospital with

Dropless and Less-Drops Cataract Surgery offered by ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon Wagih Satar, MD.

Dropless Cataract SurgeryDropless cataract surgery involves a medication placed into the eye after the intraocular lens implant is in place during cataract surgery. “Placing medications in the eye at the conclusion of cataract surgery eliminates postoperative eye drops use in about 80 percent of patients,” Dr. Satar reported. “I believe putting antibiotics and steroids directly into the eye is better and more effective than using eye drops, because it places the medicine in the best location in the eye, where it works more effectively,” he explained.

This relatively new approach eliminates out-of-pocket costs for eye drops. “Our senior population is suffering with the cost of generic medications going through the roof,” Satar observed. The procedure also eliminates compliance issues of using eye drops after surgery for two to three weeks. “From this perspective, it has a great value,”

Dr. Satar stated. “I use this technique at other hospitals in the region. The patients loved it and have been extremely satisfied,” he said.

Less-Drops OptionFor patients who are allergic to the dropless cataract surgery medication, the Less-Drops option can be used. This solution includes a combination of three medications in one bottle. The eye drops are administered by the patient. This option increases compliance and it is less costly to the patient.

What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. A cataract can occur in either or both eyes. It cannot spread from one eye to the other.

The most common symptoms of a cataract are:• Cloudy or blurry vision.• Colors seem faded.

• Glare. Headlights, lamps, or sunlight may appear too bright. A halo may appear around lights.

• Poor night vision.• Double vision or multiple images in one

eye; shadows.• Frequent prescription changes in your

eyeglasses or contact lenses.• You think your glasses are dirty and often

try to clean them.

These symptoms also can be a sign of other eye problems so it is important to consult with an eye care professional.

About Dr. SatarDr. Wagih Satar is an ophthalmologist in southern Indiana and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Eye Care Surgery Center in Evansville, Union Hospital in Terre Haute, and Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. He received his medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine and has been in practice for several years.

Committed to staying on the cutting-edge of advancements in ophthalmology. Dr. Satar maintains memberships with several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has hospital affiliations with a number of hospitals

in Indiana and Illinois as well as Ambulatory surgery centers, which allow him to perform surgery locally for the convenience of his patients. As a seasoned eye surgeon, he has refined his skills over the years and made cataract surgery his specialty. Dr. Satar has performed thousands of successful cataract and laser surgeries in his career.

Dr. Satar began seeing patients and performing procedures May 7, 2018, at the DCH Specialty Clinic at Daviess Community Hospital. To learn more about Dr. Satar and his services, please go to www.indianaeyecenter.net. To schedule an appointment, please contact his office at 1-800-252-1067.

“I had the surgery done on both of my eyes. I had helped with drops for other people ... it was challenging and time-consuming. The decision to have the direct injection made it very easy. For anyone who’s going to have cataract surgery, I’d definitely say they should go that method. It’s much easier and I didn’t have any complication from it.”

– patient Darlene Sartore

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FollowMyHealth Being Used to Improve Diabetes Care

A team of employees with the Daviess Community Hospital Diabetes &

Endocrinology Clinic are collaborating on a project to help patients with diabetes and their health care providers better manage blood sugar levels.

The project is being spearheaded by Frontier Nursing University Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Alicia Fields, MSN, FNP-C, in collaboration with mentor Suresh Lohano, MD, MBA, FHM, FACP, FAAP; and site sponsor Jennifer Butler, RN, CIC, CPHQ.

Easing CommunicationThe team is using the hospital’s online tool, FollowMyHealth, which now allows patients to send documents or photos to their health care provider. This is especially useful for patients with diabetes. They can simply take a photo of their blood sugar records and message it to their provider for review, eliminating the need to mail, fax, call, or even hand deliver this information to the clinic.

More frequent communication of information and instructions along with adjustments to medication/insulin regimens can have both clinical and behavioral benefits in diabetes management, such as: • Lower hemoglobin A1c levels • Fewer complications• Greater patient education and

empowerment

FollowMyHealth is free and available via computer or smartphone app. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and setting up an account takes less than five minutes. Search for FollowMyHealth on Google Play or the App Store and download today!

A Powerful Online ToolFollowMyHealth allows all patients who receive care at Daviess Community Hospital or its clinics to access their personal health records 24/7, enabling them to take an active role in managing their care.

With FollowMyHealth, patients can:• Review medical records in a safe,

secure environment• Communicate privately and directly

with health care providers via secure messaging – no need to try to get through on the phone or wait for a return call

• View radiology and lab results • Read medical notes from health

care providers• Update health information (allergies,

medications, conditions, etc.)• Request Rx refills• Schedule appointments, and more!

To schedule an appointment at the Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinic with Dr. Vasdev Lohano or Alicia Fields, please call 812-254-2250.

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DCH Foundation Hosts Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

T he weather and location could not have been more perfect on Saturday, May 5, as Daviess Community Hospital Foundation

hosted its 4th Annual “Kentucky Derby Fundraiser.” Over 100 people were registered for the event with the purpose of raising money to support the Oncology program at DCH.

Women were encouraged to wear hats or fascinators similar to those worn at the Kentucky Derby race at Churchill Downs. Men were also encouraged to wear a hat or tie that reflected the theme. “We were pleased at the amount of participation and thought that went into attire again this year,” remarked Angie Steiner, Foundation Director. Prizes were awarded for best Ladies Derby hat best Men’s Derby tie and/or hat. Winners were Adrienne McCracken for best hat/fascinator and Alan Goodwin for best tie/ensemble.

After a wonderful meal prepared by Aces Restaurant, guest speakers shared information about the current offering and renovation plans. Keith Miller, Chief Operating Officer at DCH, shared the hospital’s plans to renovate space for the growing Oncology program including an approved floor plan for the area formerly occupied by Rehab Therapies. “The added space will allow patients to have more privacy and to feel more relaxed during exams, consultations, and treatments,” Miller stated.

Dr. Thomas Waits, Oncology at OHA in Evansville who sees patients at DCH each week, also spoke to the crowd. “Hearing the word “cancer” can be very overwhelming,” stated Dr. Waits.

Left to right: Angie Steiner, Pon Young, Lynn Goodwin, Natalie Smith, Jamie Miller, Jennifer Filangeri, Julie Stephens, Anna Olsen Kroeger, and Clara Myers.

“There are many decisions you are suddenly required to make along with physician appointments, lab tests and scans. The services offered here at Daviess Community Hospital are as sophisticated and state-of-the-art as you find in Evansville, Indianapolis and other places.”

The Daviess Community Hospital Foundation has made a commitment to help provide philanthropic support to the Oncology program,” stated Steiner. “The DCH Foundation Board has committed to raise $70,000 for this project in the next several months.

Next year’s event will again be held on the first Saturday in May to coincide with the Kentucky Derby. For more information on the Oncology project and other Foundation efforts, please contact Angie Steiner at 812-254-8858 or asteiner@dchosp.org.

DCH Receives Employer Gold Standard AwardDaviess Community Hospital (DCH) recently received the Employer Gold Standard award from the Indiana Cancer Consortium. This award was given in recognition of our hospital’s effort to go to extra lengths to ensure our employees get their screenings.

The consortium recognizes employers for implementing best practices to increase cancer screenings and healthy habits among

employees to reduce health care costs, prevent lost productivity, expand treatment options and increase employee survival rates. It acknowledges DCH as a model for other employers.

Pictured are Sharon Mead, RN OCN (DCH Patient Navigator), and Rishika Chauhan, M.P.A. (Director of the Indiana Cancer Consortium).

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2018 DCH Nurse of the Year Announced at Nurses Recognition Reception

Left to right: Tracy Conroy, CEO; Judy Wagler, RN Nurse of the Year; Nancy M. Case, VP of Nursing.

D aviess Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Judy Wagler, RN, has been named 2018 DCH Nurse of the Year.

Attendees of the Nurses Recognition Reception listened with great anticipation as last year’s winner, Sharon Mead, RN OCN, read the nomination that led to this year’s selection.  

“This year’s nurse of the year is always willing to assist in any situation. The compassion and caring are the same from patient to patient and co-worker to co-worker. The positivity and creativity add to the willingness to go above and beyond the “job description” to always provide the best interaction for patients and co-workers. This nurse stays productive and is very cognizant of the needs of DCH. The nurse of the year is flexible in that she changes shifts as needed, as well as willingly floats to other departments as needed. She often volunteers to assist in hospital and community activities. She can always be counted on to provide the needed encouragement or jump in to work when called upon. She excels at providing an excellent customer experience for the patients and the physicians we work with. New staff always share that she is the “go-to” nurse as they become accustomed to their new environment. She is the true definition of a Servant Leader and the epitome of the WE CARE model. As a loyal and long-term employee of over 20 years, we announce Judy Wagler as our 2018 Nurse of the Year.”

Judy Wagler was overcome with emotion after being named the hospital’s Nurse of the Year. “I just really don’t know what to say,” she said, moments after receiving the award.

Other DCH Nurse of the Year nominees included Becky McDowell, RN, SDS; Billie White, RN, BHU; Debbie Tuell, LPN, Behavioral Health; Libby Worland, RN, ER; Nicole Plummer, RN, Med/Surg; Lila Fitzgerald, RN, BHU; Emily Thompson, RN, Quick Care; Deb Knepp, RN, BHU; Jessica Kavanaugh, RN, Med/Surg; Chris Banks, RN, Behavioral Health; and Jennifer Bledsoe, RN, Nursing House Supervisor.

Nurses Recognized for Continuing EducationSeveral nurses were also honored for their continuing education over the last year. Sandra Cox earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree. Heather Ford, Corie Chaney, Rebekah Hedrick, John Swartzentruber, Maci Briggeman, Lynda Plummer, Lindsey Roach, and Jennifer Robinson all earned Bachelor of Science in

Nursing degrees this year. Rebecca Brawley, Nicole Kroeger, Brandi Day, Connie Wilson, and Sara Lett each received certifications in the last year while Heather Racey, Myra Brenneman, Haven McBride, Melody Leighty, and Shawna Webb earned Associate degrees.

Scholarships AwardedDuring the reception, two $500 scholarships were awarded to those continuing their education and those earning degrees or other certifications. Both $500 scholarships were funded from proceeds from the color walk/run events DCH hosts each year to kick off Nursing Week. This year’s winners were Emily Davis and Jordan Mann.

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Daviess Community Hospital is excited to announce the expansion of cancer services for patients here at the hospital. Our continued relationship with Oncology Hematology Associates (OHA) and Dr. Thomas Waits, as well as the addition of our fellowship-trained surgical oncologist, Dr. Jack Rostas, has brought significant growth in both capability and quality.

An increase in the number of patients receiving care at DCH, along with anticipated future growth, has led to the need for additional space that is conducive to delivering this highly specialized care.

For the remainder of this year, DCH will be working to expand newly finished space on the first floor of the hospital, adjacent to the main lobby. This project will convert 1,800 square feet of unused space into a state-of-the-art infusion center for our patients receiving chemotherapy. The space will also include private rooms for patients who are being evaluated by our medical oncologist, cancer surgeon, and plastic surgeon.

This new DCH Cancer Center will have the look and feel of a comprehensive cancer center you would find in bigger cities such as Evansville or Indianapolis, and offer

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many of the same services and specialized physicians found in much larger facilities. This is an exciting project for us at DCH, and we appreciate all who support us in this effort!

The DCH oncology unit expansion plans

include a state-of-the-art infusion center for

chemotherapy.