KU Med Continues Growth for Fiscal Year 2003 - University of Kansas Medical … · 2003-09-03 ·...
Transcript of KU Med Continues Growth for Fiscal Year 2003 - University of Kansas Medical … · 2003-09-03 ·...
During fiscal year 2003, KU Med
recorded another year of growth
in terms of patients served, expansion
of facilities and financial strength.
Since the 2003 fiscal year
ended on June 30, Medical Records
and Financial Operations have been
busy crunching the numbers. Here’s
a look at the results.
KU Med’s inpatient discharges
reached 18,746, a nearly eight per-
cent increase from fiscal year 2002.
“Not only did the number of
patients we cared for go up, but
patients’ conditions were more
complex and challenging to treat.
Our staff responded well and rose
to the challenge,” explained Bob
Page-Adams, chief operating officer
of KU Med.
Outpatient visits also jumped to
222,844 from last fiscal year’s total
of 193,470. That represents an
increase of approximately 13 per-
cent. The rise in both outpatient and
inpatient numbers continues a trend
that began a few years ago.
To meet the increased demand
for patient services, KU Med has
committed millions of dollars to
capital improvement projects.
During fiscal year 2003, the hospital
invested $22 million in construction
of the sixth floor, $7.2 million in the
Cancer Center expansion and anoth-
er $15.6 million in other projects.
The growth doesn’t stop there.
A groundbreaking ceremony
planned for Oct. 29 will launch
construction of a new $72 million
heart hospital. The facility will be
built adjacent to the northeast cor-
ner of the main hospital building.
Funding for the projects has
come from revenue bonds issued by
KU Med last December, as well as
operating income.
“Overall, it was a great year for
KU Med. Our employees and medical
staff are to be congratulated for their
roles in making fiscal year 2003 a
success,” said Page-Adams. “This
success allows us to continue to invest
in the facilities, technology and staff
needed to achieve the highest levels of
patient care and satisfaction.”
Page 2 Urgent Care CenterOccupational Health
Page 3 Kemper Awards
Pages 4-5 Front & Center
Page 6 EMR Program
Page 7 What’s News
Page 8 Classifieds, etc.
KU Med Continues Growth for Fiscal Year 2003
The University of Kansas Medical Center
28 AUGUST 2003 • VOLUME 5 • NUMBER 35
Inside
The Cancer Center expansion is one of the visible signs of growth for KU Med.Tina Hicks, health care technologist in the Cancer Center, works in the recep-tion area of the new examination area, which is currently being used forhematology patients.
“No matter why you’re here,
we’re here to take care of you,”
explained Craig Kazmaier, RN,
Urgent Care Center.
Whether it’s the flu or an
ingrown toenail, KU Med can now
treat patients faster and more effi-
ciently thanks to the Urgent Care
Center, which operates out of the
hospital’s Emergency Department.
People with sprains and strains,
coughs and colds, and common stom-
achaches often come to KU Med’s
Emergency Department for treatment.
When they arrive, their conditions are
evaluated in triage. Patients whose
conditions are not true emergencies
are sent to Urgent Care, where an
advanced registered nurse practitioner
and registered nurse can provide
diagnosis, treatment and instructions
for follow-up in half the time.
“For the last two years, we have
been growing our Urgent Care
Center, and it now sees from 24 to
40 patients a day,” explained Dennis
Allin, MD, director, Emergency
Department. “We believe those
numbers will only increase in the
coming months.
“Patients with minor complaints
can now be seen and discharged
quickly, instead of waiting, which is
typical in EDs,” Allin added. “The
hospital benefits because this sys-
tem is more efficient and can assess
about 20 to 25 percent of the ED’s
patients. And our patients are happi-
er and more satisfied because it’s a
great time-saver for them.”
The Urgent Care Center provides
the same quality care that the ED
does. Basic lab work, X-ray and ultra-
sound are also available. If additional
tests are required or if a patient’s con-
dition warrants it, ED staff physicians
are only seconds away for evaluations
and consultations.
Currently, the Urgent Care Center
is staffed from 1-11 p.m., seven days
a week. Those are often the busiest
hours in the ED with the highest
patient volumes, Kazmaier said.
Since January, Urgent Care has
shared space with Occupational
Health, which was located across
from the cafeteria. With the move
of Occupational Health to G110
Delp, Urgent Care will expand from
two to five patient exam rooms.
Urgent Care Center Aids In Patient Satisfaction
Most KUMC employees know
the Occupational Health Clinic as
the place you go to get your TB test.
Now the clinic, formerly located
across from the cafeteria, has moved
to a new location – G110 Delp.
In addition to regular patient
exams rooms, the recently renovated
and expanded facilities feature a new
treatment room, a testing area for
procedures such as EKG, pulmonary
functioning and auditory testing, and
a new drug screening room.
Occupational Health provides
diagnosis and treatment for all
worker’s compensation injuries,
exposures and work-related illness-
es for both the university and the
hospital. It also provides services
to about 30 to 50 outside employ-
ers who contract with the clinic for
a fee. These employer services
include drug screenings, tests for
many types of environmental expo-
sures, immunizations, flu shots and
executive physical programs.
The clinic does not diagnose or
treat personal illness such as
employees who have flu symptoms
or a fever, explained Barbara Strain,
business manager. These employees
are referred to their personal physi-
cians or the Emergency Department.
Recently the clinic received
national certification from the
Association of Occupational and
Environmental Clinics. It’s now
part of a network of 60 clinics
nationwide that collaborate on
research and information related
to occupational health and envi-
ronmental medicine.
Occupational Health is staffed
by Gregory Bono, MD, a board-
certified occupational health
physician, two certified occupa-
tional health nurses, a medical
assistant, a part-time nurse practi-
tioner, an RN case manager and
support staff. Clinic hours are
Monday through Friday,
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For emergency
cases after hours, the doctor and
nurses can be reached by pager.
Occupational Health Moves to Delp
2
3
A “surprise patrol” led by
University of Kansas Chancellor
Robert Hemenway, PhD, and KUMC
executive vice chancellor Donald
Hagen, MD, handed out Kemper
Awards Aug. 25 to three KUMC pro-
fessors. The $5,000 awards, presented
during classes, recognize excellence
in teaching and advising.
Those receiving the awards were:
• Robert Klein, PhD, professor,
Department of Anatomy and
Cell Biology. This is the second
Kemper Fellowship for Klein,
who received his first award in
1996, the first year the awards
were given.
• Amy O’Brien-Ladner, MD,
associate professor and director,
Division of Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicines.
• Judith Widen, PhD, associate
professor, Hearing and Speech
Department.
In all, 20 University of Kansas
professors on all campuses will be
honored with Kemper Awards, and
$100,000 will be distributed this year.
What are Kemper Awards? The
W.T. Kemper Fellowships for
Teaching Excellence recognize out-
standing KU teachers and advisers
chosen by a seven-member selection
committee. Now in the eighth year of
a 10-year program, the awards were
established by a $500,000 fund from
the William T. Kemper Foundation-
Commerce Bank, Trustee, and
$500,000 in matching funds from the
KU Endowment Association.
“Surprise Patrol” Presents Kemper Awards
Chancellor Robert Hemenway, PhD(right), gave opening remarks duringthe Kemper Award presentation toJudith Widen, PhD, in the Departmentof Hearing and Speech.
Donald Hagen, MD, KUMC executive vice chancellor (third from left), present-ed the Kemper Award to Amy O'Brien-Ladner, MD (white coat), with the help ofthe “surprise patrol.” Other members were (from left) Allen Rawitch, PhD, vicechancellor for Academic Affairs and dean of Graduate Studies, Matt Anderson,Commerce Bank representative, Barbara Atkinson, MD, executive dean andvice chancellor for Clinical Affairs, and Robert Hemenway, PhD, KU chancellor.
Robert Klein, PhD (far right), received the first Kemper Award of the year on theKUMC campus. On hand for the presentation were (from left) Mike Wall, vicepresident for medical development, KU Endowment Association, DonaldHagen, MD, KUMC executive vice chancellor, Allen Rawitch, PhD, vice chan-cellor for Academic Affairs and dean of Graduate Studies, Matt Anderson,Commerce Bank representative, Barbara Atkinson, MD, executive dean andvice chancellor for Clinical Affairs, and Robert Hemenway, PhD, KU chancellor.
Free Check-UpsSaurin Patel, MD, second-year medicine/pediatric resident,
provides a free sports physical to Joshua Jones, 14, at the
Silver City Health Center in Wyandotte County.About 24
students from Argentine Middle School received back-to-
school sports physicals Aug. 20 during the annual community
service event staffed by KUMC medicine/pediatric residents.
It’s a Zoo at KU Med
KU Med recreation therapist Dianna
Moser knows that animals can play a
role in healing and helping patients
reconnect with people.That’s why
Moser brings the Kansas City Zoo’s
ZooMobile to visit patients in KU Med’s
Psychiatry Units once a month. Tricia
Hanska (below),Kansas City Zoo edu-
cation coordinator, showed an African
fat-tailed gecko to patients.
New Faculty LuncheonNew faculty members in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public
Health (from left) Quingjiang Hou,Sandra Hall, PhD,Matthew Hall, PhD,and
Aimee James, PhD,were welcomed to KUMC at a new faculty luncheon
Aug.27.
Front & Center
4
SEAD BarbecueSEAD (Students Educating and
Advocating for Diversity) sponsored
a barbecue for students and faculty
Aug. 23 in Kirmayer Fitness Center. It
was the first of a series of SEAD lec-
tures and activities planned for the
academic year.
SEAD board members attending
included (back row) Asma Latif,
Chris Haydel, Terah Isaacson, Miguel
Catano, Travis Engelbert, Ashleigh
Surber, Robert Page, KU director of
Multicultural Affairs, and (front row)
Eric Vidoni, Mayra Sanchez, Jennifer
Bacani and Jennifer McAllaster.
SEAD recently introduced a new
Diversity Credit Card. At each SEAD
event, KUMC students, faculty and
staff can get their cards punched.
If they’ve attended at least three
lectures and three activities during
the academic year, they’ll be hon-
ored at a spring banquet and
receive a certificate. To obtain a
card, attend a SEAD event or
e-mail [email protected].
5
New Students WelcomedThe KUMC Alumni Association welcomed new students to campus with a
lunchtime barbecue Aug. 22 in the School of Nursing Atrium. Registering prior
to the lunch were (above from left) Heidi Seuling, RN, Ludmila Wilson, RN, and
Marion Manion, RN, all Graduate Studies students in nurse anesthesia.
Enjoying the barbecue were (below from left) Lindsay Patterson, School of
Allied Health, Tia Akers, SoN, and Stephani Painter, SoN.
6
Kansas Senator Sam Brownback
toured the University of Kansas
Medical Center campus Aug. 15 to
see a first-of-its-kind program to edu-
cate future health care professionals
in using clinical information systems.
Brownback was joined by
Karen Miller, RN, PhD, dean of the
Schools of Nursing and Allied
Health, and Cerner board vice chair
Cliff Illig. Together, they saw the
technology in action in the SoN’s
Skills Lab.
In the past, nursing students
learned how to document patient
care and assess patients’ health sta-
tus manually, using a paper-based
record. With the new program, KU
nursing students can track and trend
patient information electronically
through a simulated electronic med-
ical record powered by Cerner
Millennium information technology
(IT) solutions.
The new program is called
Simulated E-hEalth Delivery
System (SEEDS). SoN faculty
Helen Connors, RN, PhD, Judith
Warren, RN, PhD, and informatics
team members developed the project
along with Charlotte Weaver, RN,
PhD, vice president and chief nurs-
ing officer at Cerner. It supports the
educational components required for
teaching nursing students how to
use electronic health records.
A pilot class of 38 students
began using SEEDS in fall 2001.
Plans are under way to extend the
program to the School of Medicine
and the School of Allied Health.
While clinical use of electronic
patient health records is a growing
trend, they have not traditionally
been part of the nursing education
curriculum.
The simulated electronic chart
helps nursing students carefully
work through every area of patient
assessment. It provides the informa-
tion they need at the point of care to
enhance their decision-making and
the overall quality of care they can
provide to their patients.
“We now have the tools needed
to teach our students how to use
electronic patient record systems
that assist health professionals to
make decisions about care or serv-
ices rendered,” stated Miller.
Miller believes the use of technol-
ogy in the classroom can have a
positive effect on the current nursing
shortage. Technology also can assist
nurses in working more efficiently in
a time when efficiency and accounta-
bility are driving forces in health care.
In addition, Miller believes nursing
education programs that use technolo-
gy will more successfully attract
graduating high school students who
are much more familiar with the bene-
fits of technology than previous
generations.
Electronic Medical Records Program PreparesFuture Nurses
Faculty, staff and students from the School of Nursing demonstrated a newclinical information systems program to Kansas Senator Sam Brownback(standing), who toured the SoN’s Skills Lab Aug. 15. From left are HelenConnors, RN, PhD, professor, associate dean for Academic Affairs and directorof Educational Innovations, Jana Parrett, secretary, Academic Affairs (in thehospital bed), and Ann Barrows, RN, 2003 SoN graduate and participant in theSEEDS pilot project.
7
Mini Medical SchoolIf your favorite prime-time med-
ical dramas leave you craving a little
more substance and reality, KU Mini
Medical School may have the
answers. Since 1999, more than 1,000
Mini Med graduates, ages 16 to 85,
have gained an insider’s perspective
on the human body and learned more
about health, diseases and the latest
advances in medical research.
Classes begin Sept. 9 and con-
tinue every Tuesday evening for
eight weeks. Each session begins
with a reception at 6:30 p.m. fol-
lowed by two presentations from
7-9 p.m. For the first time this year,
classes will be held at Johnson
County Community College in
Overland Park, Kan. Tuition is $100
and includes a workbook.
There’s still time to sign up. Call
8-1227 to reserve your spot or register
on line at www.kumc.edu/som/minimed.
Volunteer FairAre you interested in becoming
more involved in your community?
KUMC and United Way of
Wyandotte County will host the first
Volunteer Job Fair from 10 a.m.-
4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Hixson
Atrium. Employees and students are
invited to meet with representatives
from about 70 area non-profit agen-
cies that need volunteers.
There will be door prizes and
drawings for gift certificates to
Chipotle, D’Bronx, Starbucks, Chili’s,
the Royals, Kansas Speedway, the
Renaissance Festival and more.
Cardiology ConferenceThe 22nd annual Mid-America
Cardiology Fall Conference will be
held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19
and 20, at the Hyatt Regency
Crown Center.
“Great Leaps Forward: Making
Differences in Treating Heart
Disease” will provide knowledge
about state-of-the art medical and
interventional treatment of cardio-
vascular disease.
The conference is designed for
primary care physicians, physicians
and cardiologists in training, allied
health personnel and critical care,
advanced practice and cardiovascu-
lar nurses.
The registration deadline is
Aug. 25. There is a fee. To register
or to receive a complete program
brochure, contact KU Continuing
Education at 785-864-5823 or toll
free at 877-404-5823 or e-mail
Nutrition SeminarIn conjunction with KUMC
Alumni Weekend, the Department of
Dietetics and Nutrition will sponsor a
clinical nutrition seminar Friday,
Sept. 19, in 1050 School of Nursing.
Alumni are invited to attend, and con-
tinuing education units are available.
The seminar guest speaker will
be Robert P. Heaney, MD, from
Creighton University in Omaha,
Neb. He will conduct two seminars
on “The Challenge of Nutrition’s
Second Century: Long Latency
Period Deficiency Disorders” and
“Calcium and Vitamin D Beyond
Bones: Roles in Blood Pressure,
Cancer, Weight Management.”
An advanced registration fee of
$25 is required by Sept. 16. To regis-
ter or for questions, call 8-5355. The
event is sponsored by the Mid West
Dairy Association.
Membership DriveFriday, Aug. 29, the KUMC
Auxiliary will sell Price Chopper
fund-raising coupon books outside
the cafeteria from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Those who decide to become
Auxiliary members that day will
receive a free coupon book (a $70
value) and a candy bar when they
pay their $20 dues.
Friday, Aug. 29• KUMC Auxiliary coupon book
sale, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., outsidecafeteria.
Monday, Sept. 1• Labor Day
Wednesday, Sept. 3• Volunteer Job Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Hixson Atrium.
Thursday, Sept. 4• Interdisciplinary Research Seminar,
“Access to Prostate Cancer Care inKansas Using GIS,” Sue-Min Lai,PhD, 7:30-8:30 a.m., 1050 Schoolof Nursing.
• Distinguished Visiting ScholarLecture, “The Shape of OurBuildings, Our Land and OurBodies,” Richard Jackson, MD,noon-12:50 p.m., 1050 School ofNursing.
• Internal Medicine ResearchConference, “Mast Cells andInfection: The ‘Toll Road’ toVascular Disease,” KottarappatDileepan, PhD, noon, SudlerAuditorium.
Coming UpClassifieds, etc.
Automotive:2000 GMC Sierra 2500, extended cab, 4 x 4, charcoal gray, excellent condition,Tonneau cover and bed liner, 45K,$19,000. 816-444-8047.
1999 Honda Passport, loaded, 43K,$14,000. 913-384-4417.
1997 Altima GXE, 95K, loaded, air, phone,CD, leather seats, sunroof, excellent condi-tion inside and out, $5,000. 816-221-1185.
1995 Toyota Corolla, 4-door, automatic,CD, good condition, 114K, $3,000. 913-384-4237.
1995 CBR-600 F3 motorcycle, 24K,new tires and battery, wrecked but goodmechanically, $2,000. 913-961-2708.
1991 Dodge pickup truck, red, excellentcondition, runs well, cab top, 2-door,$2,000 OBO. 816-241-6116.
1955 Chevy Bel-Air, 2-door post, newcustom drive shaft, new brakes, restoredinterior, headers and custom exhaust,front-to-back chrome, no rust or bondo,many more extras, needs paint andtorque converter. 913-271-6839.
Turbo Garret T-3 from a 2.2 L DodgeDaytona, will fit any car with propermodification, with all the fittings – oil,water and air, $250 OBO. 913-768-6152.
For Sale:Poolside townhome, 95th and Wornall, 3 large BR, 1 full and 2 half BA, formaldining room, large kitchen with breakfastnook, basement, 1-car garage, securitysystem, $102,000. 913-681-8730.
3 BR, 21/2 BA, 2-story home, 10 yearsold, new hardwood floors, new carpetand paint, lots of extras, beautifullylandscaped, immaculate, move-in condi-tion, south Overland Park, Blue ValleySchools. 913-987-9069.
2 BR, 11/2 BA KCK townhouse, full base-ment, quiet and friendly neighborhood,refrigerator, 2 window A/Cs, 2 ceiling fans,window coverings included, BerkshireVillage Townhouses, a HUD housingcooperative. $4,000. 913-334-4003.
Apartment-size refrigerator, $150; Dellcomputer package with Windows 98software, includes 17" monitor andcolor printer. 913-328-0039 after 6 p.m.for details.
Set of GE white appliances, all in goodworking condition: gas stove, self-cleaningXL44; Potscrubber 2230 dishwasher; OTRSpacemaker microwave; all $200 OBO.913-362-0791.
Pioneer DEH P6300 car stereo single-disc CD player, XM ready, multipledigital graphic screens, remote, detach-able face, only used 4 months, greatcondition, $300 OBO. 816-719-7780.
Harmon Kardon 7 x 50W 7.1-channelA/V receiver, brand new, factory-sealedbox, lists for $799, $500. 913-706-5274.
Full-size tube waterbed, heavy-dutyframe, 6 feet on the base, $100; darkbrown recliner, no tears, very little wear,$150 OBO. 913-648-5232.
Bedroom set, $200; treadmill, $125; 2 table and chair sets, glider, marble-topcoffee table, 2X clothes, more. 816-363-7006, leave message.
Hooked on Phonics, great condition, $300retail, asking $100; wooden swing set withswings and slide, $100. 913-721-0098.
To Rent:3 BR, 21/2 BA house in Mission, 10 min.from KUMC, 2-car garage with opener,totally updated, open floor plan, cedardeck, privacy fence. $1,300/month. 913-262-0023 or 913-710-2100.
2 BR house with loft/spare room, drive-under garage with laundry, C/A, allappliances provided, big wooded back-yard, 5-10 min. from KUMC,$925/month plus utilities. 913-677-0421.
Wanted:KUMC student renter, friendly, quiet, non-smoker who needs a basement bedroomwith a private entrance. 785-691-9477.
Irene M. Cumming Donald Hagen, MDPresident and Executive Vice ChancellorChief Executive Officer University of KansasKU Med Medical Center
Barbara Jaekel, EditorVal Renault, Senior Writer
Kevin White, Senior Graphic DesignerJan Lewis, Editorial Manager
Mary King, Communications Services Director
In The Center is a weekly employee publication pub-lished by the KU Med Communications ServicesDepartment. Send story ideas to Barbara Jaekel, Bldg.48, Room 1070, or e-mail bjaekel or call 8-1074.
Ad Policy - Send or bring your ad, 30 words or less, toBldg. 48, Room 1070, fax to 8-1063, or e-mail bjaekelby noon Thursday of the week before it is to run. Adsrun free of charge for employees, students and volun-teers. All ads must include the advertiser’s name andwork extension (or student box number) for verifica-tion. Only home phone numbers–no pager numbersor work extensions–will be published. Please includearea code. No ads for commercial services or pets forsale will be accepted. Ads will not be taken by tele-phone. Ads may be held a week if space is limited.
3901 RAINBOW BOULEVARD • KANSAS CITY, KS 66160 • (913) 588-5000 • WWW.KUMC.EDU