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THE VITALINK Letters of Thanks, continued To Maury Regional Medical Center: Thanks to you all for the thoughts and prayers you have given to me during this very difficult time after losing my sister. The cards and gifts are just the proof that MRMC is a family and is there when needed in a time of crisis. ~Annette Bell To Patrick Harlan: We strive to create a learning environment where all of our students feel cared for here at Santa Fe School. Each child is placed in our care with the expectation that they will be protected as they grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and athletically. We would like to thank you and Maury Regional Medical Center’s Holiday Hugs Program for your tremendous support in these efforts. The Holiday Hugs Program provided four of our young ladies and two of our young men with much needed warm clothes… We know that each was grateful for the gift your employees purchased on their behalf. We appreciate the generosity of both the employees’ time and their financial support which makes this program beneficial to our students and others throughout the Maury County School System. We look forward to working with you again in the future. ~Cathy Cook, principal & Amy Perryman, assisant principal Santa Fe School Women’s Center Hosts Luncheon The Maury Regional Women’s Center hosted a free luncheon program titled Women Helping Women on Wednesday, January 14, in the Auxiliary Conference Room. Women Helping Women is a free quarterly lunch and learn series that addresses health issues facing women today. Dr. Rodney Poling, a board certified psychiatrist on the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Center, discussed the topic of depression. Studies show that women are nearly twice as likely to experience depression as men and one in four women can expect to develop clinical depression during their lifetime. While causes vary by individual, contributing factors include hormonal changes, genetic factors, stress from work and family responsibilities, and others. Dr. Poling discussed the signs, symptoms and treatment options for depression and concluded with a question and answer session. Dr. Poling received his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas and completed a residency at the San Diego Naval Hospital Department of Psychiatry. He is board certified in psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. 4 Dana Salters, women’s services coordinator, and Dr. Poling are pictured at the Women Helping Women Luncheon. Local AACN Chapter Formed Critical Care nurses from MRMC critical care units formed a local chapter of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Elected officers are Melissa Miller, president; Theresa Harris, president-elect; Susie Dale, Secretary; Heide Fritz, treasurer; Leasia Flatt, treasurer-elect. The chapter was established to provide quality education on issues facing critical care nurses. A local chapter also presents opportunities for members to become known by their peers, participate in their communities, and interact with local and national leaders. The chapter meets every second Thursday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. in PDR1. Anybody interested in critical care nursing is welcome to attend a meeting and those who join must first be a member of the national organization. For more information, please e-mail stvchapter@ymail.com. Fifth Graders Participate in Tar Wars Approximately 50 fifth-grade students throughout the Maury County school system participated in the annual Tar Wars poster contest, according to Paula Streeter, community health nurse. Dr. Charles Ball spearheaded the team of physicians and staff members who visited each school and presented the anti-tobacco program. Dr. Carol H. Broadway, a specialist in pediatrics, (second from right) presented McDowell Elementary School’s first place winner Bianca Saavedra (second from left) with her award. Also present were school principal Kevin Eady (left) and teacher Cindy Baxter (right). First-place winners will have their poster presented in a state competition in Nashville in March.
THE VITALINK Prescription Plan Update Effective January 1, generic drugs are no longer applied to the annual Blue Cross Blue Shield deductible. This means employees can immediately file for reimbursement based on the 90 percent (hospital pharmacy) / 70 percent (in-network pharmacy) / 60 percent (out-of-network pharmacy) benefit. Name brand drugs are still subject to deductibles and once the amount is met ($500 for individuals, $1,500 for family in-network), employees are eligible for the same reimbursement benefit. Prescription reimbursement forms are available on the intranet or in the Human Resources Department. Benefit Forms Available Online In addition to the prescription reimbursement forms, there are several other benefit forms that are available to employees on the intranet. Click on Departments, Human Resources, and HR Forms to find the most current claim forms for dental, vision and flexible spending accounts. If you do not have access to the intranet or need assistance in completing the forms, please contact benefits specialists Connie Lentz or Cindy Wilmore at extension 1096. Volunteers Offer New Service in ED Volunteers began training in the Emergency Department (ED) in preparation for an expanded service that will benefit patients, visitors, employees and physicians, according to Volunteer Services Director Cindy Fox. “The new service will be quite different than Faris Beard, nurse (right), is it was in the past. Volunteers will not only assist in the waiting room, they will be working in pictured training volunteer Jim Browning at one of the nurses the back alongside the ED staff to help in various ways, like checking in with patients in exam stations in the ED. rooms and providing warm blankets,” said Fox. Administrative Director of Emergency Services Holly Kunz added, “The volunteers will be doing a great service to everyone in the Emergency Department. Having extra friendly faces and people willing to help where they can will be appreciated by patients, staff and physicians alike.” Santa Fe Students Donate to Pediatrics Five members of Santa Fe’s Beta Club collected and donated more than 60 toys and other items to the pediatric unit. The Beta Club works on several community service projects throughout the year, according to Karen Adams, Santa Fe Beta Club sponsor (second from right). “Pediatric inpatients received extra holiday cheer this year because of these generous students. We are very thankful to the Santa Fe Beta Club,” said Linda Foster, pediatric nurse manager (left). 5 Pharmacist Receives Certification Erika Hunt, pharmacist, recently passed the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) exam for pharmacotherapy. In preparation for the certification, Hunt completed a residency at Vanderbilt. According to BPS, certified pharmacists demonstrate initiative and a commitment to professional excellence. Nurses Receive Certifications Two MRMC oncology nurses recently received their chemotherapy certifications. Stephanie Redding and Erin Terry completed the certification course offered by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), which includes comprehensive information on the field of chemotherapy as well as keeps nurses apprised of the latest developments in drug therapy. Pictured (l-r) are nurses receiving certification Terry and Redding. Williamson, from page 1 he served as president in 1994-95. He and his wife, Pam, are members of the First United Methodist Church, where he serves as a trustee. Mrs. Williamson is a member and past president of the Maury Regional Medical Center Auxiliary.
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