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THE VITALINK
Maury Regional Medical Center August 2011 Vol. XXX, Issue 8
Foundation’s Art Effects
sets sales record
Art Effects held in August was a tremendous success for the Maury Regional
Health Care Foundation, according to Executive Director Joe K. Kilgore.
In its fifth year, Art Effects set a sales record at $46,693.25, an increase of 21 percent.
Profits increased 34 percent from last year, bringing in $21,650 from 30 percent
of sales and additional sponsorships.
“The funds we raise at this event are earmarked for the community health fund
and enable us to assist underserved populations in our region. These needs continue
to grow, so we are pleased with the outcome of this event. I would like to thank the
participating artists, the Art Effects committee and event volunteers for their roles in
helping us serve others,” said Kilgore.
Art Effects featured more than 30 artists whose works included paintings, pottery,
stained glass and jewelry.
Pictured is featured artist Lucie
Mays at the event.
Fifth annual NICU reunion planned
Families who received care in MRMC’s Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit (NICU) will be attending the fifth annual reunion on Saturday,
September 24. The event will take place from 3-5 p.m. at Pleasant
Heights Baptist Church, located at 2712 Trotwood Avenue in
Columbia.
“There truly is a special relationship that develops between
our staff members and the patients we serve,” said Nurse Manager
Amanda Ingram, NICU. “Our entire staff looks forward each year to
reuniting with children who have been patients of our unit. It is so
rewarding to see how the children have changed over the past year
and to renew our bond with their families.”
Maury Regional’s NICU, in a partnership with Vanderbilt
Children’s Hospital, began serving patients in October of 2006. The
eight-bed neonatal intensive care unit is staffed with nine physicians,
eight neonatal nurse practitioners and 27 registered nurses
specially trained to provide a higher level of newborn care. The
unit’s state-of-the-art equipment includes a cardiac monitoring
system, ventilators, intensive care isolettes and electronic patient
documentation for physicians.
Katie Huskins, NP, is pictured with former
patient Brody Mankins.

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NEW EMPLOYEES
EMS
Morgan Holt
Michael Jones
Melissa Martinez
Scott Smith
Jessica Strickland
HOME SERVICES
Amanda McBride
IMAGING
Nancy Kintz
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Amelia Ellis
Alfredo (Fred) Hinojosa
LABORATORY
Amy Quinnan
PATIENT ACCESS
Bethany Potts
PATIENT ACCOUNTS
Jessica Burrow
Derenda Smith
PLANT OPERATIONS
Russell Scott Troope
PRE-SERVICE
Kimberly Wanasek
QUALITY SERVICES
Virginia James
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Roger Larkin
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ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
McFall appointed Manager of Plant Operations
Ron McFall has been promoted to manager of plant
operations. Ron has been employed at MRMC for 21
years. He has a degree in environmental and refrigeration
technology and numerous quality, system and safety
certifications.
“Ron has been a dedicated leader to Plant Operations
and the medical center. I feel honored to have him accept
this role in leading our staff in day-to-day operations of
facility management,” said Director of Plant Operations
Paul Corvin.
Purcell is promoted to Nurse Manager
Barbara Purcell, RN, is the new nurse manager for
Third West. Barbara has been at Maury Regional Medical
Center for five years, most recently serving as a charge
nurse on Third West.
“Barbara has been a proven leader during her
employment at Maury Regional and will do an
outstanding job leading the unit,” said Administrative
Director Carey Albright.
MICHELLE PIGG IS SERVICE CHAMPION
OF THE MONTH
Michelle Pigg, a charge nurse on ICU Stepdown, was named July Service
Champion of the Month. Pigg has been an employee for 10 years. She was
described by those who nominated her as patient-focused, caring, loyal, and
a team player who goes above and
beyond to make certain patients
receive outstanding care.
“Michelle sets an example for all
of our employees. She touches the
lives of those around her with her
selfless and giving attitude toward
patients, families and her co-workers.
She is extremely deserving of this
Pictured with Pigg (center) is (l-r)
Administrative Director Cathy Malone
and Gaddes.
recognition,” said Nurse Manager Jill
Gaddes.
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NEW EMPLOYEES
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NURSING
Elizabeth Ann Britton
Jeraletta Day
Mary Lauren Doggett
Leeann Lemaster
Lauren McKennon
Kimberly Phillips
Elizabeth Reader
Ashley Roberts
Keri Vickery
RESPIRATORY CARE
Jennifer Chinander
SLEEP CENTER
Dorita Jones
STERILE PROCESSING
Sharon McKennon
WAYNE MEDICAL CENTER
Gerald Faircloth
PROMOTIONS
Dana Martin, from RN to
clinical educator, Nursing
Ron McFall, from HVAC
supervisor to manager, Plant
Operations
Amy Richardson, from RN to
clinical trainer, Nursing
Judy Worrell, from sterile
processing technologist to
surgical technologist, Surgery
TRANSFERS
Amy Melton, from speech
pathologist, Home Services to
speech pathologist, Outpatient
Physical Medicine
Employees appointed to
Board of Examiners
Administrative Director Carey Albright, Director of Clinical Outcomes
Brenda Hogan and Administrative Director Holly Kunz have been appointed by
the board of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the
2011 Board of Examiners.
As examiners, they are
responsible for reviewing
and evaluating organizations
that apply for a TNCPE
Award. The Board of
Examiners is composed
of experts from all sectors
of the regional economy,
including business, industry,
education and health care
organizations, professional
and trade associations and
government. Examiners
Pictured are (l-r) Hogan, Kunz and Albright.
meet the highest standards of achievement and peer recognition in their fields.
All members of the board must complete extensive training in the Baldrige
Criteria for Performance Excellence.
Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes organizations
demonstrating excellence in business operations and results. The program is
patterned after the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, recognized as the
national standard.
BINGHAM JOINS
MEDICAL STAFF
Christopher M. Bingham, M.D., a specialist in
internal medicine and pediatrics, has joined the
medical staff. He is associated with the MRMC
Hospitalists Group. Dr. Bingham received his
medical degree from Florida State University in
Tallahassee, Florida. He completed an internship
and residency in internal medicine/pediatrics at the
University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
Looking for clinical incentive or volunteer service hours
Call 7223 to volunteer for Maury Regional’s booth at the
Country Ham Festival October 1-2.
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Staff members offer
community service
MRMC has designed a new fitness stairwell located near the
west elevators for employees, physicians and volunteers to
help reduce stress. Local artist Bonnie Callewaert (pictured)
painted a whimsical design that begins with the ocean on the
ground floor and ends with a starry sky on the fourth floor.
LETTERS OF THANKS
Thank you for providing Columbia Power &
Water Systems with our annual health screenings
which were held on June 7 and June 14,
2011. We appreciate the professional manner
and the excellent service provided by you
and your staff. We are always so pleased and
impressed by the quick results from Maury
Regional. Thank you again for this valuable
service to us.
CLAUDETTE SMITH
Personnel Director
Columbia Power &
Water Systems
On July 26, Chest Pain Center Coordinator
Brenda Bishop and THA Intern Chelsea Cromartie
represented Maury Regional during a vendor expo at
the annual in-service event for employees of Maury
County Public Schools. Approximately 1,100 people
attended.
On August 13, staff members from
Organizational Development, Nursing and Women’s
Center participated in a health fair at Miracle Temple
of Deliverance in Columbia. Blood pressure checks
and bone density screenings were offered along with
a self-esteem seminar for girls and mentors. Also on
August 13, representatives of Nursing and Surgery
participated in the annual Kids Fair sponsored by the
Junior Auxiliary of Lawrence County.
On August 20, Maury Regional EMS conducted
a community CPR program at Macedonia Church of
Christ in Columbia.
Thank you for the service [health screenings]
you provided the employees at JRN. Everyone
really appreciated it.
CLAIRE MOYE &
The JRN Team
Pictured fourth from left (l-r) are staff members Tracie
Dunn, Jackie Miles, Shantria Cathey and Joan Maquiling
with organizers of the health fair at Miracle Temple of
Deliverance.
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Women Helping Women
addresses breast cancer
post-surgery recovery
The Maury Regional Women’s Center hosted a free
Women Helping Women luncheon program on Wednesday,
August 17.
Pamela Ludwig, a registered nurse and founder of
Pretty in Pink Boutique, discussed advancements in breast
cancer post-surgical recovery including the latest in prosthetics
and compression garments. “Women facing breast
cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery have unique
needs in order to maintain their comfort, femininity and
dignity,” said Ludwig. “A wide variety of products are now
available to help breast cancer survivors not only be comfortable
but also regain their confidence.”
Pretty in Pink Boutique has several locations in
Middle Tennessee and anticipates the opening of a new location
inside the Maury Regional Women’s Center this fall,
according to Dana Salters, women’s services coordinator.
The new boutique will offer a non-clinical, fun environment
for women recovering from breast cancer to receive
custom fitting for garments that match their body shape,
type of surgery and lifestyle needs. Breast forms, undergarments,
compression garments, headwear, swimwear and
pink ribbon items are among the merchandise women can
expect to find.
BIRTHS
Dr. Michael Sattasiri and his wife, Phloy,
welcomed Nalin Claire Sattasiri on June 29.
She weighed 6 lbs. and 6 ozs.
Whitney Ricketts, Nursing, and her husband,
Gordon, welcomed Rylan Cash Ricketts on
July 18. He weighed 6 lbs. and 3 ozs.
Carly Lee, Nursing, and her husband, Andy,
welcomed Andrew Rush Lee, Jr. on July 22.
He weighed 7 lbs. and 4 ozs.
Regina Walters, Nursing, and her husband,
Brian, welcomed Mason Heath Walters on
July 25. He weighed 9 lbs. and 8 ozs.
Bethany West Hammons, Nursing, and her
husband, Nathan, welcomed Bo West Hammons
on August 10. He weighed 8 lbs. and 2 ozs.
Spirit of
Planetree
One of the key components of patientcentered
care revolves around the importance
of family, friends and social support. Relationships
and support are vital to good health.
Critical Care has embraced this philosophy
and has taken steps to provide this environment
for patients and those who support
them. Among the initiatives that Critical Care
has implemented are:
• Open visitation: Critical Care now offers
visitation at most hours of the day. The only
time that visitation is restricted is 6:30-8:30
a.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., to allow physicians
and staff to conduct care rounds and ensure
the privacy and confidentiality of patients
in the process.
• Code Blue: Family members or patient support
person(s) who choose to be present at
a code (resuscitation efforts) are accompanied
by a member of the nursing staff who
explains what is happening and provides
support.
• CaringBridge: The medical center partnered
with CaringBridge, a free Web
service that enables family and friends to
connect and share information and support
during a health crisis, treatment and
recovery. Loved ones can create a personal
Web site that enables them to post a journal
on the patient’s condition and allows others
to post messages of support.
“In Critical Care, we serve patients and
their loved ones during very stressful times.
We have taken steps to provide them support
and help minimize that stress,” said Nurse
Manager Ginger Earnest.
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following departments
for receiving outstanding customer satisfaction
scores resulting in recognition for the quarter ending
June 30.
QUARTERLY FIVE STAR WINNERS
(90th percentile or higher)
Home Health - 100th
Skilled Nursing Unit - 100th
Outpatient Lab - 99th
Cardiology - 97th
ICU Stepdown - 97th
Cardiac Cath Lab - 97th
Outpatient Registration - 95th
Radiation Oncology - 90th
Food & Nutrition - 90th
FOUR STAR WINNERS
(75th - 89th percentile)
Women’s Center - 89th
Environmental Services - 83rd
Endoscopy - 82nd
Orthopedics - 82nd
Lewis Health Center - 81st
Critical Care - 79th
Overall Inpatient - 79th
Overall Outpatient - 76th
FOX IS A WELLNESS SUCCESS STORY
For most of us, life can be hectic as we juggle work,
family, spiritual and social activities. Unfortunately, what
we often sacrifice in the process is devoting time to maintaining
our health. Chad Fox, an employee in Plant Operations,
knows this all too well.
“I enjoy a lot of outdoor activities and would find myself
having to stop and catch my breath. Things I could do
when I was younger, I couldn’t do anymore,” said Fox.
That is when he made a change and dedicated more
time and effort to maintaining his health. In February
2011, he weighed 231 pounds and set a weight goal of 210
pounds.
“I made a total lifestyle change in my diet and exercise.
I began counting calories—staying below 2,000—and exercised
three to four times a week in the Wellness Center.
The first two weeks were difficult and the hardest part
was the commitment. I cut out sugar, ate more protein,
watched my portion sizes and made better choices like fish
and shrimp,” said Fox.
He exceeded his goal, losing 60 pounds, and currently
weighs 175 pounds. Fox says that he feels better, has more
energy and has reduced his blood pressure medication. He
is slowly mixing more carbohydrates back into his diet and
continues to exercise two to three times each week. At 6’2”,
he would like to maintain his weight around 180 pounds.
While he now eats almost anything he wants, he continues
to watch his portion sizes and makes smarter choices like
foods that are grilled or baked instead of fried.
When asked about the secret to his success, he responded,
“You’ve got to want to make a change to be successful
and it’s not a short-term change. It’s changing your
lifestyle, having self-discipline, staying active and sticking
to it.”
Special congratulations to those departments
who were able to achieve Five Star status for the
entire 2011 fiscal year:
Cardiology
ICU Stepdown
Respiratory Therapy
Outpatient Registration
Outpatient Lab
Home Health
Orthopedics
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Fox is pictured before (left) and after his weight loss.

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RETIREES RECOGNIZED
FOR SERVICE
WILLIAM HENSON, Environmental Services,
retired on June 8 following 26 years of service as a
housekeeping specialist.
“William has been a faithful and dedicated
employee for many years. He was trained and capable
of performing all job tasks in the department and
at one point or another, William has cleaned in just
about every area of the medical center and its affiliate
buildings. He takes great pride in his work and
demonstrates a sense of ownership in every aspect
of the service he provides. Employees like William
seem to only come around once in a while and we are
grateful for the faithful years of tireless work that he
provided to our department and those we serve,” said
Environmental Services Director Mike Short.
BILL PAYNE, a radiologic technologist in Imaging,
retired on August 31 following 21 years of service.
“Bill’s years of service are outnumbered only by his
numerous acts of kindness, compassion and generosity
to his fellow co-workers, family and friends,” said
Diagnostic Coordinator Joey Riddle.
Pictured with Payne (center) are Director of Imaging Pam
Williams and CEO Robert Otwell.
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 6
NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION:
8 a.m., Auxiliary Conf. Room, call
380.4017
September 6
DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP:
11:30 a.m., PDR1, call 540.4324
September 6
HEALTHY HEARTS EDUCATION
GROUP: 1 p.m., PDR1, call extension
4343
September 7
NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION:
8 a.m., Auxiliary Conf. Room, call
380.4017
September 12
EXPECTANT PARENT CLASS –
BREASTFEEDING: 7-9 p.m., call
490.7046
September 13
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK:
9:30-10:30 a.m., Columbia Senior
Center, call 490.4600
September 17
EXPECTANT PARENT CLASS –
COMPREHENSIVE COURSE: 9 a.m.
– 2 p.m., call 490.7046
September 19
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP: 5:30 p.m., call 540.4166
September 20
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG
COVERAGE SEMINAR: 2 p.m.,
Auxiliary Conf. Room
September 24
FREE TOUR OF LABOR &
DELIVERY: 8:30 a.m., call 490.7046
September 24
EXPECTANT PARENT CLASS –
JUST FOR SIBLINGS: 9-11 a.m., call
490.7046
September 24
EXPECTANT PARENT CLASS –
INFANT CPR: 11 a.m.-Noon, call
490.7046
September 24
EXPECTANT PARENT CLASS –
BREASTFEEDING: 2-4 p.m., call
490.7046
September 30
BLOOD DRIVE: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Auxiliary Conf. Room
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Pam Anderson
Belinda Beard
Debbie Becker
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Peggy Burgess
Henry Canaman
James Casteel
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Andrea Daly
Andrea Derryberry
Tim Dickey
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Tina Gaines
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Jan Harris
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Inez Hendrix
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Monty Lewis
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