Update~ol. 1 No.9
MED WALLET PROGRAM EXPANDS Total care of the patient, at the
Center and after discharge, is part of the philosophy behind the Med Wallet Program.
Begun late in 1975 for cardiac patients, the med wallet program actively involves the Nursing Department, Pharmacy, and the Physician in emphasizing the hos- -ital's role of providing a simple and fficient method of managing
continuing patient care. Recently, the program expanded to
include selected patients discharged on long-term maintenance and medications to insure compliance with the patient's medication therapy.
Up on ac, Ann Fields, R.N. (left), and Cathy Uban, R.Ph., explain the med wallet to Julius Fasesky.
Here's how it works: When a physician requests a med
wallet consult for a patient, an order must be written at least 24 hours prior to discharge. Name, dosage, frequency of medication, and when requested, a copy of the patient's latest EKG are all ordered. The patient's personal identi- fication and physician's name are also included, as are samples of medications (except for controlled substances).
October 13, 1978
Nursing then prepares the med wallet identification card which includes patient information and medical history: medical and surgical diagnosis from most recent admission and pertinent past medical and surgical problems.
A consultation with a pharmacist and nurse is then scheduled with the patient at least 24 hours before dis- charge; any questions about the med wallet and its role in follow-up care can be discussed at this time.
The Pharmacy maintains a med- wallet profile on each patient for one year to provide assistance to physician and/or patient when ques- tions arise concerning changes in therapy or loss of the wallet. A new med wallet cannot be given a patient without concurrence of the physician. Since it is essential to keep the infor- mation current, the wallet carries blank cards for physician use in changing medication.
Unique and successful, the med wallet is a valuable resource in total health care.
Trophy winners in last week's 2nd Mini Medical Marathon are (left to right): Dr. Karl Glassman, Jeff Carr, Bill Sayre, Ann Holmes, Dr. George McGinley, Dr. Martin Misenhimer, and Bob Green. Results inside!
TheCentep Weloomes
To Nursing Services Patricia Nesfeder Gail Wells
To Radiology Vincent Kowalski Jean Mansfield
Oncological Nursing - Current Concepts
Practices For professional nurses; a four-
part seminar on newer concepts for total management of the onco- logical patient.
October 18 - 7:00-9:45 P.M. - Cancer Detection and Staging
October 25 - 7:00-9:45 P.M. - l n d ig a t ion s for Medical Management of Cancer
November 1 - 7:00-9:45 P.M. - The Team Approach
November 8 - 7:00-10:00 P.M. - Caring
For more information, contact Nursing Services, 821-3110.
Gale Schmidt - Editor Jim Higgins - Associate Editor Janet Dech - Staff Assistant Jack Dittbrenner - Photography Daria Molnar - Photography Pete Gallo - Art
NEW RECORD SET
CARR RACES TO MARATHON WIN
Crossing the Hospital Center finish line is Jeff Carr; Jessica Higgins (front) and Linda Dech look on as Gale Schmidt records Jeffs winning time.
Jeff Carr, husband of the Heart Station's Nancy Carr, won the 2nd Mini Medical Marathon, a 10 kilometer run sponsored by the Allentown Affiliated Hospitals. Jeff's time of 35:04 shattered the old mark of 35:22, set in May by Ed Bosch.
Finishing a close second was Sacred Heart's Bill Sayre, and Karl Glassma: D.D.S., was third. Ann Marie Holmes of the Hospital Center's Housekeeping Department was the top women's finisher, and ninth overall.
Trophies were awarded for the top fourfinishers; highest placing Juniorfinisher (under 30), to Pharmacy's Bob Green, and the the highest placing Master (50 and over), Dr. Martin Minsenhimer.
Twenty-three runners took advantage of the cool weather, which made the run from Allentown Hospital to the Hospital Center seem too easy. Sacred Heart Hospital's Speech & Hearing van, at the halfway point in Cedar Park, again provided refreshment and encouragement to the runners.
The official results: 1. Jeff Carr 2. William Sayre 3. Karl Glassman, D.D.S. 4. George McGinley, M.D. 5. Robert Green 6. Chris Rock 7. Greg Binder 8. Rick Benkovic 9. Ann Marie Holmes
10. Michael Ufberg, M.D. 11. Scott Wilson 12. Stephen Klasko, M.D. 13. Jeff Burtaine, M.D. 14. James Pantano, M.D. 15. Mike Holmes
(Tie) Ron Lutz, M.D. 16. Tom Kostolsky 17. M. Misenhimer, M.D. 18. Nancy Carr 19. Gary Greenberg, M.D. 20. Robert Post, M.D. 21. Dale Bowen, M.D. 22. Tom Rutman
35:04 35:19 37:44 39:26 40:34 42:21 42:28 42:29 43:01 43:53 43:54 44:22 44:27 44:46 44:56
45:18 45:21 45:58 48:53 52:19 52:43 57:46
"Head and Neck Neoplasms" will be presented October 21, 1978, in the
,ntinuing "Symposium '78" medical nferences. Sponsored by the Hospital Center,
the four hour program features guest speakers Robert Harwick, M.D., Chief, Head and Neck Tumor Clinic, Professor of Surgery, Temple Univer- sity, and Frank Marchetta, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor, Head and Neck Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo. Also speaking are: Milton Friedberg, M.D., Chief, Surgical Oncology; Herbert Hyman, M.D., Chief, Gastroenterology; Robert Post, M.D., Department of Hematology & Medical Oncology; Edward Weiner, D.D.S., Oral Surgeon; all of the Hospital Center; Nathaniel Silon, M.D., Director, Division of Radiation Oncology, Allentown Hospital; and Mr. Harry Kobasiuk, laryngectomy patient.
Topics to be discussed include: Carcinoma of the Larynx, Salivary Gland Tumors, Diagnosis of Oral Carcinoma, Chemotherapy, Radiation Treatment, and a panel discussion.
Registration is at 9:00 A.M. For more formation, contact Educational velopfhent, Extension 2026. Category I credit is available
through the Lehigh Valley Area Health Education Center. Credit has also been applied for through The American Academy of Family Practitioners, and the American Osteopathic Associ- ation.
FOOTBALL With the Annual ASHTray
Championship Game between the Housestaff and the ASHmen just three weeks away, the tough ASHmen will have some preliminary action when they take on Allentown Hospital, Sunday, October 15. The game will be played at Lehigh County Community College at 2:30 P.M.
Personnel interested in playing '<ould contact Bob Tyson, Pharmacy,
Bill Hoffert, Pulmonary Function. Practices for the ASHTray game, October 29, at L.C.C.C., will be held on Tuesday, October 17, and Wenesday, October 18,5:30 P.M., at the May Daze field.
SCHREYER BIDUCK
James D. Schreyer has been appointed Director of Educational Development, according to Richard C. Cipoletti, Director of Personnel Services. Jim holds a Bachelor's Degree in speech and international relations from Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, and a Master's in Business Administration from the Wharton School. During college, he spent a year in Europe in Brittany, Geneva, and London, and between college and graduate school, he worked for two years in the International Department of the First National Bank of Boston.
Upon graduation from Wharton, Jim worked for Philadelphia consulting firms specializing in environmental and regional studies, corporate social responsibility, and management development. At the latter, he participated in the selection process which resulted in Ralph Penza and Joan Dinerstein being chosen to co-anchor the WCAU- TV (Channel 10) News. He then did private organizational development consulting for Hamburg State School and Hospital. Prior to coming to the Hospital Center, he worked as Training & Development Specialist with additional responsibilities for public and community relations at Shawmut Bank of Boston, MA.
Andrea Biduck is the new Systems Analyst at the Hospital Center. Andrea was employed by the Allentown and Sacred Heart Computer Center for the past year, during which time she worked as the Computer Center Representative, assisting Pete Mansfield in developing departmental studies for the Hospital Information System (H.I.S.).
According to Richard Manges, Director of Financial Services, Andrea will continue to work on the H.I.S. departmental studies and share data processing responsibilities with Ed Robinson. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Planning and Administration from Penn State.
Herbert L. Hyman, M.D., Chief of Gastroenterology, is back from a trip to Denver, Colorado, where he was elected Pennsylvania Governor for the American College of Gastroenterology.
Harry W. Stephens, Jr., M.D., Neurosurgery, has been Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Tamar D. Earnest, M.D., General and Vascular Surgeon, has recently been Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Frank Santaniello, GRT, Respiratory Therapy, has completed a six-week course at the University of Chicago in Respiratory Therapy.
Margaret Erbe, EKG Technician, and Diane Helfrich, Chief EKG Technician, Heart Station, attended a two day Electrocardiogram workshop at Hershey, Pa., and served on the planning committee for the event. Diane is Vice President of Pennsylvania Chapter 14 of the American Cardiology Technologists Association.
Bernice McAloose, R.N., Endoscopy, was elected Vice-President of the Pennsylvania Society of Gastrointestinal Associates at their recent conference in Pittsburgh. Bernie is also District Chairman of the PSGA Regional Chapter.
Claude Herr, Administrative Coordinator/Radiology, spent 5 days in Las Vegas recently attending workshops in Management self assessment, cost containment and personnel placement at the National Convention for Radiology Administrators.
Unllied way 100%
OUR GOAL - $10,000
As the "thermometer" indica tes, we're still shy of our $10,000 goal. As of this date, only 7 cost centers have contributed 100%. So, come on people, it's up to you. The United Way only works when we all help.
The premiere of "On Call - a com- munity health education series" took place on Monday, October 9.
A special informal dinner was held in the Hospital Center's dining room, and over 70 Pool Trustees, Medical Staff members, Administrative and Ancillary department heads gathered to view the telecast.
Produced by the Center's Television Department and funded in part by the Pool Trust, the program is televised Monday evenings, at 7:30 P.M., and Saturday afternoons, at 3:00 P.M. on WLVT-TV, Channel 39.
Upcoming topics and guests for On Call are:
October 16 - Poison Control, with Lehigh Valley Poison Center staffers, Drs. Robert Fenster- macher and Russr Puschak.
October 23 - Fast Foods and Nutrition, with Drs. Jonathan Bortz and John Cappello.
On Call: educational, informative, and entertaining. Be sure to watch it!
CPR RECERTIFICATION Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a performance technique and requires recerti-
fication each year. For recertification, you must successfully complete both a written and performance test on one and two person CPR procedures. Recerti- fication sessions have been scheduled, and will consist of review, mannequin practice, and testing. To register, call Educational Development, Extension 2026.
Monday, October 16 Tuesday, October 17 Friday, October 20 Friday, October 27 Tuesday, October 31
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