December 28, 2012 - Baptist Memorial Online

I N S I D E
On Wednesday, Dec. 19, colleagues from Baptist
Memorial Health Care provided food and backpacks
filled with warm clothing to the Mid-South homeless
community. More than 300 patients from the Baptist
Operation Outreach health care van for the homeless and
others lined up at the Memphis Athletic Ministries
gymnasium to receive the donated items during the
fourth annual Tree of Faith, Hope and Love event.
New mobile unit to serve patients
A $360,000 grant awarded by the Baptist Memorial
Health Care Foundation will provide a new Baptist
Operation Outreach mobile health care van for the
homeless, providing a second unit to treat homeless
patients in the Mid-South by next summer.
“Our goal is to remove the barriers that prevent the
underserved from accessing needed services,” said
Cynthia Allen, system manager of community outreach.
“Baptist Operation Outreach is the only mobile primary health care
program in the Memphis area. Access to health care is a major obstacle
for individuals
December 28, 2012 • Volume 76 • Number 26
Nominate Baptist colleagues who are
Living Our Values Each Day
Baptist colleagues spread holiday cheer and
give back to those in need
Nursing student follows plan from God and
his desire to help people
Baptist colleagues give back during fourth annual Tree of Faith, Hope and Love
First Spiritual Treasures Centennial
Speaker series
Baptist Memorial Health Care colleagues served more than 300 meals and backpacks with warm clothing
to the homeless donated by Baptist colleagues in the metro-Memphis area.
and families who are homeless. The mobile health care program provides
broader access to health resources; encourages people to break the cycle
of health neglect; and provides health care prevention, intervention, and
education to a vulnerable population.”
Continued on page 4
New Baptist Children’s Eye Centre to
serve as a regional resource
A new eye care center at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women will be a
regional resource for neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric patients in the
Mid-South, providing specialty eye care treatment for diseases of the eye.
Currently, the Mid-South does not have an eye center that offers pediatric
and NICU patients the full continuum of eye care, and these families must
travel sometimes as far away as Nashville, Little Rock or St. Louis to receive
specialty care.
A $550,000 grant by the Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation was
given to Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women to establish The Baptist
Children’s Eye Centre.
The endeavor will cost about $800,000 and provide care for Mid-South
families seeking specialty pediatric eye care.
The Praise Team from Impact Baptist Church leads the audience in "O Come All Ye
Faithful" at the first Spiritual Treasures centennial speaker series, Thursday, Dec. 20.
Dr. Michael Spradlin, president of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, was
the first speaker of the series. Colleagues and guests enjoyed Spradlin’s message
along with holiday refreshments and musical selections at the Dr. H. Edward Garrett
Sr. Auditorium at Baptist Memphis. Continued on page 2
“At Baptist Women’s, we have about 5,000 babies born here every year, and
of those, there are about 600-700 infants in the neonatal intensive care unit,”
said Carol Thetford, chief nursing officer at Baptist Women’s and leader of the
project.
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Jan. 2...........................................Baptist Memphis
Jan. 3..........................................Baptist Women’s
Jan. 8.........................................Baptist Corporate
Jan. 9................................................Baptist Tipton
Jan. 10.......................................Baptist Collierville
Jan. 15.........................................Baptist Women’s
Baptist Home Care & Hospice
Huntingdon recognized among
nation’s best
Pictured front, left to right: Crystal Allen, RN, director-Home Health; Cassie Wood,
RN; Doris Keymon, assistant-Patient Care; Darce Kehrer, assistant-Patient Care;
Linda Walls, social worker & coordinator-Hospice Volunteers. Back row, left to right:
Jon Roberts, coordinator-Physician Education; Dwayne Walls, RN; Ann Jordan,
coordinator-Operations; Cindy Cole, RN; Star Martino, RN, coordinator-Hospice;
Barbara McLain, assistant-Office; Crystal Spellings, RN; Mike Foster, Physical
Therapy assistant; Dante Gastador, physical therapist. Not pictured are Rachel
Holmes, RN; Maydris Morgan, RN; Holly Kelley, speech therapist; Jackie Dacus,
physical therapist; Kristie Moore, occupational therapist.
Baptist Home Care & Hospice Huntingdon has been nationally recognized
for the past six years by HomeCare Elite as being among the top 25
percent of home health agencies in the United States based upon quality
standards.
The team of 19 colleagues provides post-acute care following a hospital
visit and/or to patients who require long-term care.
Baptist Union City Ambulatory Surgery
department recognized by Press Ganey
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City’s Ambulatory Surgery team
achieved one of Press Ganey’s highest honors, the Summit Award. To
receive this distinction, an organization must maintain the 95th percentile
every quarter for three consecutive years. The Summit Award is
one of Press Ganey’s most prestigious honors and speaks to Baptist
Union City’s consistent commitment to excellence. Award winners were
announced at the National Press Ganey client conference, held Nov. 12-
14 in National Harbor, Md.
N E W S A N D E V E N T S
Eye Care Continued
“The eye center is just one more way for
Baptist Women’s to give continuum of care for
babies so they don’t have to leave Baptist to
get the care they need. We will be able to do
procedures that other hospitals cannot while
our goal focuses on preventing blindness in
babies of the Mid-South, which is an issue
because of lack of or insufficient prenatal care.”
Carol Thetford, chief nursing officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital for
Many of the newborns suffer from retinopathy of prematurity, an
eye problem in premature infants where the retinal blood vessels have
not finished developing and can lead to blindness and other diseases
of the eye.
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Women
“The [eye center] is just one more way for [Baptist Women’s] to give
continuum of care for these babies so they don’t have to leave Baptist
to get the care they need,” said Thetford. “We will be able to do procedures
that other hospitals cannot while our goal focuses on preventing
blindness in babies of the Mid-South, which is an issue because of lack
of or insufficient prenatal care.”
ROP is the most common cause of vision loss in childhood and can
lead to lifelong visual impairment.
These infants are also at higher risk of developing retinal detachment,
glaucoma, crossed eyes, and other complications.
In a two-year, collaborative effort with the Vermont Oxford Network
of physicians, they have been able to reduce ROP from 41.7 percent to
18.2 percent.
The funding for the new eye center will also be used to purchase
laser therapy to treat ROP. The RetCam II, a specialized digital camera
attached to a portable computer system; Envisu, a machine that measures
the intensity of reflected light to allow early detection of eye
diseases; and a Diagnosys ERG machine that provides information
about the function of the retina that is not otherwise available.
Jorge Calzada, a vitreoretinal surgeon and president at Memphisbased
Charles Retina Institute, is a lead developer for the center.
With these resources, physicians will be able to have precise diagnostics,
which will allow them to pinpoint the problem and complete
treatment and even surgery immediately.
The new eye center is a virtual center located in the pre-operational
and operating rooms of the hospital.
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A R O U N D T H E S Y S T E M
Nursing student follows plan from God and his desire to help people
Bradley Skinner called his mother and revealed his aspiration to make a
difference in the world and help people every day in his career.
“She always told me to do what I love,” he said.
Skinner had three degrees but says this graduation and his fourth means the
most because he finally accomplished his dream of working in the medical field.
He was one of 103 graduates at the Baptist College of Health Sciences
commencement on Dec. 6, where Baptist Memorial Health Care President and
CEO Stephen Reynolds was the keynote speaker.
Staying involved was nothing new for Skinner, who was a member of the
pinning ceremony committee, senior and junior awards committee, nursing
honor society and a senior nursing student mentor during his final year of
nursing school.
He first earned a bachelor of arts in Biology from the University of
Mississippi. His love for working with students as an orientation leader and an
ambassador led him to a master of arts in Higher Education.
“I had a friend whose daughter was a patient at St. Jude and she had cancer 8
out of 13 years of her life. Seeing her in the hospital setting helped me know that
nursing was the best career path for me.”
He received a second bachelor’s degree in microbiology that helped with the
transition into nursing sch00l.
“I did my research and applied to three schools. I fell in love with Baptist the
moment I got here. It was a no brainer. The administrators, the personnel and
everything about the school helped me to know I was supposed to be here,” he
said.
Bradley Skinner receives the College Board of Directors award from board
chairman, James M. Glasgow, Jr., during the 2012 Fall commencement on
Dec. 6. All 2012 graduates received a Centennial medallion to wear during
the ceremony. One side with the medallion has the College seal and the
other side contains the Baptist Centennial logo. The Centennial medallion
along with the names of all 2012 College graduates were included in the
Centennial time capsule which was dedicated on Dec. 11 at the Baptist
Corporate office.
The fourth time around in school has not been an easy road for Skinner.
While in general studies courses, he worked full time serving and managing in
fine dining restaurants but cut down his hours once he began clinical rotations.
“The similarities between the two professions made the transition into
nursing very easy. Everything from training and maintaining service standards to
dealing with different types of people, always thinking quickly, on your feet and
three steps ahead while being really great with people are the same.”
Nominate Baptist colleagues who are Living Our Values Each Day
Baptist wants to celebrate our
colleagues who are Living Our Values
Each Day (L.O.V.E.).
So, we’re giving you the opportunity
to nominate a colleague you think best
represents Baptist -even yourself - to
be the star of a video featured on our
employment web page and as a part of
new colleague orientation.
Keep in mind our core values and
use them to help you think about who
best represents Baptist.
Baptist Core Values:
Compassionate Care & Service
Teamwork & Trust
Innovation & Excellence
Continued on page 4
Respect for the Individual and the
Value of Diversity
Ask your manager or HR director for a
nomination form or print it from the
system MyBaptist page.
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Nursing
While going to school and serving, he injured his back and suffered two
herniated disks.
“I had back surgery and by the grace of God I was able to come back to
nursing school a year later and finish where I left off. I was sad at first
because I wouldn’t graduate with my original classmates but then again, if
I would’ve graduated a year ago, I wouldn’t be able to accept this job that
just opened up.”
Skinner accepted a nursing position in a new unit at Baptist Memorial
Hospital-Memphis. During one of his clinical rotations, he followed Betsy
Brooks, nurse manager in the myelosuppression unit.
“This is another reason why nursing has just worked out for me and I
know I am meant to do this. Meeting Betsy and this job opening up is just
a blessing.”
NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation
offers free program for diabetic,
cancer and cardiac patients
Wellness Works is now accepting
referrals for the next session
beginning Jan. 11. Wellness Works
is a free medical and health
professionally monitored fitness
program available exclusively for
diabetic, cancer and cardiopulmonary
patients.
The 12-week program focuses
on nutrition and exercise specifically
geared toward each illness.
Each class is taught by a professional
within that field. A personal
training session and weekly group
Continued from page 3
The myelosuppression unit protects patients who receive
chemotherapy and radiation from infections with rooms that have a positive
pressure airflow that ensures that no bacteria from the hallway will
enter the room. Strict rules about hand washing, visitation, mouth care
and ongoing care are enforced to protect patients in the unit.
“I just fell in love with that staff, and I have the ability to help open a
new unit and still work with myelosuppression and gain experience.
Everything is just falling in line for me and God continues to work it out.”
Skinner’s former teachers at the College praise his work and determination
and have confidence in his future as a nurse.
“Brad was the ideal nursing student. He has the determination and
commitment necessary for the rigors of the nursing program as exhibited
when circumstances forced him to sit out for a short time,” said Sandra
Lea, RN and associate professor at Baptist College. “Brad has a friendly,
positive personality as well as the nurturing spirit so important to those
called to the ministry of nursing. He was a model student and it was a
pleasure to teach him and watch him grow and mature into the graduate
nurse. I am proud of him and the nurse he has become and I hold him in
the highest esteem.”
exercise classes are taught by certified
trainers. Included in this
program is a free 12-week
membership to the NEA Baptist
Clinic Wellness Center. Applicants
must be referred by a physician to
participate in the program.
For more information about
NEA Baptist Charitable
Foundation’s Wellness Works or to
download a referral form, log on to
neabaptistfoundation.org or
contact Jennifer Martinez at 870-
336-1760.
Health care van Continued
Baptist Memorial Health Care and Christ Community Health Services
have partnered since 2003 to provide quality, patient focused
primary/acute care for homeless individuals.
The Baptist Operation Outreach mobile health care clinic provides
direct and immediate access to medical and health care examinations,
health education, illness prevention, medications, transportation to
medical appointments and referral services to the homeless population in
Memphis and Shelby County.
“Baptist Operation Outreach has effectively reduced the number of
inpatient hospitalizations, emergency room visits and ambulance transports
for many years,” said Allen.
The new van will minimize,
perhaps eliminate,
the need to cancel clinic
days due to maintenance
Objectives for the Baptist
Operation Outreach Mobile
Health Care Van
issues and/or cold 1. Increase the number of health care services
weather. Consistency of
care will serve the home-
available for homeless individuals
less population more
2. Improve medical outcomes of the home-
effectively and continue
less
to reduce the popula- 3. Establish a consortium of community parttion’s
dependence on
local emergency rooms
ners
for primary care. This
will be measured by the
4. Maintain a continuum of care
number of days the clinic is open, number of patients served and the
range of illnesses treated.
An newer mobile unit with an additional exam room will expand
medical services on an as-needed basis and continue to service other
existing community partners. The new unit will also provide for inclusion
and training of additional medical professionals through internships and
clinical rotations.
The mobile clinic also provides an education lab for Baptist College of
Health Sciences Nursing students and the Rhodes College Summer
Scholars program.
Students have an opportunity to receive hands-on instruction and indepth
community service experience working with homeless patients at
the clinic.
Did you know?
A recent survey among homeless service providers showed that the top
three barriers to health care were:
1. Transportation
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2. Stable housing to store medicine, reliably schedule/attend medical
appointments
3. Fee structure/eligibility criteria for programs serving the uninsured.
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G I V I N G B A C K A R O U N D T H E S Y S T E M
Baptist colleagues spread holiday cheer and give back to those in need
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
Food drive provides for New Albany families
Colleagues at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County held a food
drive for the Good Samaritan Center in New Albany, which serves as the
local food bank. The center provides food for needy families and assists
with utility bills for the elderly and those families who may be suffering
hardships from unemployment, sickness, etc. Baptist Union County
colleagues collected more than 300 pounds of food and $470 in monetary
donations.
The donation was delivered to the center on Dec. 10. Pictured are
Crystal McBrayer, Community/Occupational Health coordinator; Sally
Zemek, Good Samaritan director; and Chaplain Bobby Cossey.
Golden Triangle’s toy drive benefits the Salvation Army
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle’s Human Resources
department coordinated a hospital-wide toy drive for the Salvation Army.
More than 100 toys were donated by colleagues, including 10 bicycles
from the hospital’s surgery department. Some of the items were
purchased with funds generated through the hospital’s first Christmas
wreath decorating contest coordinated by the hospital’s marketing
department in November. Thirty-one departments each decorated a
wreath, which were auctioned in a silent auction for employees and the
public. The event raised more than $1,100 for the toy drive.
Pictured are, Keysha Sherrod, left, Jenni Shirey, right, from Human
Resources; and Robert Beard, center, Surgery, with some of the toys, as
they prepare to bag them for pickup by the Salvation Army on Dec. 13.
Baptist DeSoto collects toys for local foster
care children
Twenty-three foster care children with the DeSoto County Department
of Human Services received more than 200 gifts donated by Baptist
Memorial Hospital-DeSoto colleagues. Baptist DeSoto has collected gifts
for DeSoto County DHS for more than 10 years. This year, 30 departments
participated. DeSoto County is among the top three counties in the state
for the number of children in foster care.
Booneville colleagues host two drives for charity
The Food and Nutrition department at
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville
initiated the clothing drive to collect
toboggans, socks and gloves. The purpose
of the drive was to gather the items for children to be distributed by the
Prentiss County Department of Human Services.
The winning wreath is shown above in the Baptist Booneville Wreath
Decorating Contest coordinated by the Service First committee. The
funds for the project were raised through two events: The Soup & Chili
Cook Off, held in November, and the wreath decorating contest. Each
department received a wreath to decorate and display in their area. After
the winning wreath was announced, they were all collected and put on
display to be auctioned. Total funds raised from both events was more
than $1,000 and will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for two needy
families in the area.
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C L A S S I F I E D S
HOUSEHOLD
■ Walnut executive desk with two file drawers.
Height–30 inches, desk top length–60 inches.
Purchased from Haverty’s – excellent condition,
$200. Pictures available via email. 35
mm Minolta SLR (not digital) with light, $50.
Includes manuals. Please call 901- 603-6922.
■ Hitachi 53" projection TV. Great picture.
Need to sell because of space. Dual receiver
with five video inputs. HD ready, comes with
the HD control box, $275. 901-634-6493.
MISCELLANEOUS
■ 6x8 chain link dog pen, $70. Portable basketball
goal, $60. Large collapsible metal dog
crate, $50. For pictures call 662-609-6958.
VEHICLES
■ 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Loaded with everything
including spoiler/moonroof/v-6. Black.
33,000 highway miles from home to Baptist
Memorial Hospital only. Great condition,
$17,900. Call or text 662-315-5445.
■ 2004 Nissan Murano, pearl white. Great condition,
21,000 miles. Bought new by elderly
couple. Sticker price $33,000, will sell for
$18,000. Please call or text 662-315-5445.
RENTALS
■ Cordova home for rent. Houston
Levee/Macon road area located 15 minutes
from Baptist Memphis-Walnut Grove.
Three bedroom, two full baths. New
kitchen appliances, new hardwood flooring
and ceramic tile. Two car garage, county
schools and monitored security system.
Newly refurbished with large fenced back
yard. No pets please, $1,200 per month
plus deposit. Please call Gary at 901-301-
2937 after 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
■ House for rent at 2796 Wren Street,
Hernando, MS. Three bedroom, two bath,
$1,200/month plus deposit. Located near
square, park, tennis courts, and walking
trail in the historic area of Hernando, only
10 minutes from Baptist DeSoto.
Refinished hardwood floors throughout living/bedrooms
with tile in kitchen/bathrooms
and a completely renovated kitchen.
Walk-in master closet and basement storage.
Call or text 901-848-9228 after 5 p.m.
for more information. House will be available
for move-in on or before February 1.
SERVICES
■ Granite kitchen countertops and granite
vanities for your bathroom. With more
than 13 years of experience, I can offer a
one stop shop. Please call for a free esti-
Baptist Leader, Vol. 76, No. 26, December 28, 2012
Editor: Rhonda Langston
phone (901) 227-5206; rhonda.langston@bmhcc.org
Staff writers: Ashley Compton, Claire Hick, Alana Hu, Valerie
Burrow, Diana Wier
Photographer: Greg Campbell
phone (901) 227-3510; greg.campbell@bmhcc.org
mate, 901-774-8074.
■ Martial arts classes and self defense training,
$10 per week, no contracts. Self
defense classes are $5 per week. Classes
start January 17. Call Jeff for details at
662-895-8379, or 901-412-8034. Ages 6-12
children’s class and the adult class is 13
and up.
■ Best prices on blinds, shades and shutters.
Guaranteed certified professional installations
and quick delivery. Residential and
commercial. Call John at 901-870-4636. Visit
bestblindsmemphis.com.
■ Professional window treatments, wood and
faux blinds, shutters, pleated shades and
Roman Shades. Free estimates, free installations,
low prices. Call Tom at 901-604-3760.
■ Creative, unique photography for weddings,
engagements, family and baby portraits.
Special 10 percent discount for Baptist
employees, please call 901-828-1223.
■ Interior painting, trim installation, most
home repairs, decorative textures and finishes.
Free estimates. Please call Charles:
901-246-7129.
■ Get tutored in Mathematics and Physics,
High School and Undergraduate level,
Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Physics, GRE
Quantitative Reasoning prep. Contact us
901-757-1460 for customized, one-onone
tutoring. Free 30 minutes review and analysis
of possible areas of improvement. To
schedule a meeting contact us immediately.
Weekdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■ Dirty Deeds Chimney Sweeps. Chimney
repairs/sweeps, 23 years experience. Call
Patrick at 901-323-0777.
■ Home renovations, room additions, decks,
fencing, electrical, plumbing, carpet and
tile installation, etc. Call Dan at 901-281-
4879 for a free estimate.
■ Heating and air conditioning repair and
installation more than 28 years experience.
Interior and exterior carpentry repair. Basic
plumbing and electrical repairs. Re-keying
of locks. Call Jessie at 901-570-4798.
■ For mobile windshield repair, contact Jeff
Garrett at 662-210-5333.
■ Roofing specialist who will pay your insurance
deductible in most cases. Call
Constructacon for all your construction
needs. Call Derrick at 901-596-4802 or
email constructacon@ymail.com.
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