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THE VITALINKMaury Regional Medical Center March 2011 Vol. XXX, Issue 3MRMC offers new pacemakerThe Heart Center at Maury Regional Medical Center(MRMC) is the second hospital in Middle Tennessee toutilize a new pacemaker that allows patients to safely havemagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, according toAdministrative Director of Cardiovascular Services CathyMalone.The first procedure using this progressive technologywas conducted at the medical center on March 7 by KevinMaquiling, M.D., an interventional cardiologist on themedical staff.“MRI is frequently used for patients with spine anddisk disease, orthopedic injuries, and vascular disease.Many of our patients have avoided MRI studies because ofthe potential that the imaging procedure could interferewith the effective operation of their pacemaker. It’simportant to us to offer the latest technology, which givesour patients more options,” said Maquiling.The Revo MRI SureScan pacing system by Medtronic,Inc. is the first and only pacemaker in the U.S. specificallydesigned for use in an MRI environment and was approvedby the Food and Drug Administration in February.Previously, procedures for patients with implanted(See Pacemaker, page 4)Cancer Center advances technologyDr. Joel Kochanski is pictured describing thecapabilities of the Trilogy linear accelerator toa patient.The Cancer Center at MRMC now offers advanced technology forimage-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for cancer. Radiation oncologistsMichael Sattasiri, M.D., and Joel Kochanski, M.D., now treat patientsusing the powerful new Trilogy linear accelerator and imaging systemfrom Varian Medical Systems, which make it possible to deliver a widerange of ultra-precise treatments with great speed.“This state-of-the-art system makes it possible for us to treatpatients with the most advanced radiotherapy techniques, using themost clinically efficient processes in the world,” said Dr. Sattasiri. “Itprovides us with more versatility and precision than we’ve ever had, forcustomizing treatments according to the specifics of each patient’s case.”At the core of the Trilogy system is Varian’s high-powered medicallinear accelerator, a machine that rotates around the patient to deliverradiation treatments from nearly any angle. A high-precision system(See Cancer Center, page 4)

THE VITALINKTRANSFERSBarbara Basalygafrom LPN to RN,Skilled Nursing UnitLibby Clantonfrom pre-certification specialist Ito pre-certification specialist II,Quality ServicesAmelia Loppfrom RN, Nursing, tocare manager, Quality ServicesDanny Simmonsfrom paramedic Ito assistant supervisor, EMSORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTSWILMORE APPOINTED FHG CEORandy Wilmore has accepted the position of chiefexecutive officer at Family Health Group (FHG). Randyhas been the CEO of Mid-Tenn Bone & Joint Clinic forthe past seven years and has had practice managementexperience including Baptist Healthcare Group and theFrist Clinic. He is past president of the Tennessee MedicalGroup Management Association and he has been involvedin numerous community leadership roles in Columbia,most recently Chairman of Maury County Chamber andEconomic Alliance. He will be joining FHG in May.FLETCHER JOINS MRMC AS CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERPROMOTIONSNicholas Harmonfrom RN to Nurse Manager,OncologyMuriel Scrogginsfrom Supervisor to Nurse Manager,Patient ManagementCharlie Fletcher has accepted the position of chiefcompliance officer. Prior to joining the MRMC team, Charliewas the corporate compliance officer and chief privacy officerat a five-hospital system for six years. He is a member ofthe Health Care Compliance Association and is certified inhealth care compliance.BIRTHSJessica Dixon, Quality Services,and her husband, Seth, welcomedEmma Christine Dixon onFebruary 17. She weighed 5 lbs.and 15 ozs.Alisa Sentz, Quality Services, andher husband, Robert, welcomedIsabella Colette Sentz on February24. She weighed 6 lbs. and 5 ozs.Rebecca Brady, OutpatientOncology, and her husband,Clayton, welcomed Kelsey ReeseBrady on March 10. She weighed7 lbs. and 10 ozs.Wellness(Continued from page 2)sponsored by the Marshall CountyHealth Council, Air Evac Lifeteamand Allen Bethel AME Church.The fair was held at the LewisburgRecreation Center. An estimated 300people attended the fair to participatein wellness screenings, including ablood glucose test offered by MMCand receive health information, suchas the signs and symptoms of heartattack and stroke.On March 5, MRMC joinedother community partners at theHealth and Wellness Fair sponsoredby the Maury County Family YMCA.This event offered a series of freewellness screenings and healthinformation to an estimated 100community members. A free CPRprogram was also offered during theevent. Wellness screenings offeredby MRMC included ankle-brachialindex (ABI), blood pressure, bonedensity, and a lipid panel and glucosescreening. Departments participatingincluded EMS, Heart Center, HomeServices, Imaging, Laboratory,Nursing, Physical Medicine,Volunteer Services and Women’sCenter.—3—

THE VITALINKPRESTON RETIRESHarold Preston, CEO of Family Health Group (FHG),retired on February 18. Preston joined FHG in 2002 aschief financial officer and was promoted to CEO in 2008.“Harold has been an outstanding leader at FamilyHealth Group. He will be missed, but we wish him the bestin his retirement,” said MRMC CEO Robert Otwell.Cathy Cook, FHG chief operating officer, will serve asinterim CEO until Randy Wilmore assumes the position inMay.Left: CEO Robert Otwell; right: Harold PrestonCancer Center(Continued from page 1)also incorporates a multi-leaf collimator for shaping theradiation beam to match the three-dimensional shapeof the tumor, and an On-Board Imager device for fast,accurate, real-time tumor tracking and automated patientpositioning.The Trilogy system also includes cone-beam CTimaging technology to acquire a high-quality 3-D imageof the tumor and surrounding anatomy. During treatment,there are changes that occur in the position of the tumordue to normal physiological processes. By using 3-DCT imaging, physicians are able to make positioningadjustments and treat tumors with an enhanced level ofaccuracy, while sparing the healthy surrounding tissue.“The extraordinary power and flexibility of the Trilogysystem assures us that we can deliver a treatment plan thatgives our patients the best and most appropriate treatmentpossible,” said Dr. Kochanski. “By combining the mostpowerful radiotherapy treatment machine with high-Pacemaker(Continued from page 1)pacemakers were not recommended because these patientsmight face serious complications, such as interferencewith pacemaker operation, damage to system components,lead or pacemaker dislodgement or change in pacingcapture threshold. The Revo MRI pacing system, whenprogrammed into SureScan mode prior to an MRI scan, isdesigned to be used safely in the MRI environment.The number of patients with pacemakers is growing atthe same time that the use of MRI is increasing. It has beenestimated that there is a 50 to 75 percent probability thatcardiac device patients will need an MRI over the lifetimeof their devices. Furthermore, more than 200,000 patientsannually in the U.S. have to forego an MRI scan becausethey have a pacemaker. The Revo MRI SureScan pacingsystem can help address this important unmet patientneed.“Medical imaging and electronic implantable devicessuch as pacemakers are important technological advances,”said Malone. “Maury Regional is proud to provide patientssafer access to MRI. We encourage our patients to talk totheir doctor about which pacing system is right for them.”quality imaging, tracking, and monitoring devices, Trilogyallows us to deliver the most accurate treatments possiblein the shortest amount of time. That translates to betteroutcomes along with greater patient comfort, since patientsspend less time on the treatment table.”Dr. Michael Sattasiri is pictured reviewing the imaging andtreatment plan used to precisely treat cancer using the CTcone-beam technology.—4—

THE VITALINKMAURY REGIONAL HEALTH CAREFOUNDATIONNewsScrub sale benefitsfoundationThe scrub sale held on March 3 and 4 was a tremendous success, raisingmore than $3,450 for the Special Needs Fund of the Maury Regional Health CareFoundation.“We are grateful to the employees who purchased their scrubs and to JeremyBritt of Britco for donating ten percent of all proceeds to the foundation,” saidExecutive Director Joe Kilgore.The Special Needs Fund provides medication and transportation expensesfor patients who do not have the financial resources to purchase them.BCBST ANNOUNCES NEWMEMBER MOBILE WEB SITEBlueCross BlueShieldof Tennessee (BCBST) nowhas a new mobile Web sitethat can be accessed byany web-enabled mobilephone or handheld device.By typing in www.bcbst.com into the mobilebrowser, members can stayconnected while on thego and take advantage offeatures such as:• Locating a provider,including contactinformation and maps• View benefits to seecoverage information• Check balances onremaining coverageamounts and createhelpful alertsSTANDARD COBRAINFORMATIONTedra Anderson, certified nurse technician, SNU, (left) and Lamonica Houston,LPN, SNU, (right) are pictured with Jill O’Connor of The Scrub Shop at the scrubsale.100 Hour PinsVolunteers(Continued from page 5)Everett Grimmitt, MaryMcClanahan, Betty Wolfe andMolly Walker. Not Pictured: TinaAdams, Carol Cartwright, CarolynHarrison, Janice Hight, MargaretHopkins, Barbara Keltner, TomKempfer, Melanie Melton, RickMullen, Anne Murphy, CathyPearsey, Jerry Ross, AllyisonRudolph, Donny Walters, BeverlyWilson and Charlotte Young.Newly enrolledBCBST members willbe sent a standardnotice which definescontinuation coveragerights under COBRA. Thisnotice explains COBRAcontinuation coverage andprovides an overview ofoptions and obligationsunder COBRA includingqualifying events andnotification requirements.The notice is not memberspecificnor is it intendedas a notice of terminatingcoverage.—6—

THE VITALINKACC to receive awardPictured is Debbie Jenkins, RN, with patientLogan Hurst.The Ambulatory Care Center at Maury Regional MedicalCenter (MRMC) has been awarded the 2011 Hot Shot Awardby the state of Tennessee.The distinction was based on the Ambulatory CareCenter’s 100 percent compliance with all protocols of theVaccine for Children Program. Protocols address vaccinestorage and handling, screening patients for program eligibility,documentation of immunizations and vaccine accountability.“The physicians and staff at the Ambulatory Care Centerdo an outstanding job immunizing the children in ourcommunity. We are pleased that they will be recognized fortheir efforts at the statewide immunization educational conferencein April,” said Chief Operating Officer Alan Watson.APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTSApril 4New Employee Orientation: 8 a.m.,Auxiliary Conf. Room, call 380.4017April 4Smoking Cessation: Mondays in Aprilbeginning April 4, 6-7:30 p.m., FirstFloor Conf. Room, call 490.7076April 4Free Tour of Labor & Delivery: 6:30p.m., call 490.7046April 4Expectant Parent Class – Labor:7-9 p.m., call 490.7046April 5New Employee Orientation: 8 a.m.,Auxiliary Conf. Room, call 380.4017April 5Diabetes Education Group: 11:30a.m., PDR1, call 540.4324April 6Breastfeeding Support Group: 11a.m.-1 p.m., West 7th Church of Christ,call 490.7074April 6Expectant Parent Class – Lamaze:9 a.m.-2 p.m., call 490.7046April 10DOVE self-esteem workshop forgirls ages 8-12; 1-5 p.m., AuxiliaryConf. Room, call 381.1111, ext. 2334 forinformation & reservationsApril 11Expectant Parent Class – Delivery:7-9 p.m., call 490.7046April 12Free Blood Pressure Check: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Columbia Senior Center,call 490.4600April 12Celiac Support Group: 5 p.m., FirstFloor Conf. Room, call 381.1111, ext.1275April 16Expectant Parent Class –Breastfeeding: 9-11 a.m., call490.7046April 18Auxiliary Jewelry Sale: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Auxiliary Conf. Room, call380.4047April 18Breast Cancer Support Group: 5:30p.m., call 540.4166—7—April 18Expectant Parent Class – BabyBasics: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046April 19Auxiliary Jewelry Sale: 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Auxiliary Conf. Room, call380.4047April 20Breastfeeding Support Group: 11a.m.-1 p.m., West 7th Church of Christ,call 490.7074April 21Volunteer Fair: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.,Auxiliary Conf. Room, call 380.4047April 25Expectant Parent Class – PostPartum: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046April 26Expectant Parent Class –Breastfeeding: 7-9 p.m., call 490.7046April 28Ostomy Support Group: 10 a.m. & 6p.m., call 490.4600

Non Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDColumbia, TN 38401Permit No. 710MRMC COMPLIMENT LOGBrenda AdamsCarey AlbrightApril AllenDana AllenTedra AndersonFred ArmstrongAlisha AshleyBarbara BasalygaDebbie BeckerMichelle BenderPenny BoboBecky BradyDebbie BrattonKathy BrennanDeb BrownDr. John BrownKendra BrownPeggy BurgessHenry CanamanKim CashionMary CasteelPatty CayllTunisia ChaneyDr. Kevin ChunnCharlotte ClarkKim CooperMelinda CothranAutumn CraigMichele CraigTiffany CrewsReba CrowellJudy CulbersonZac CurtisAlma DavidsonCasey DawsonPete DawsonCandice DicksonAnnette DixonDr. James FittsJanet FlemingMeredith FlemingAmanda FlowersLinda FralixEmily GilchristJessica GingreyChase GlassMaegan GobbleBrenda GoffMichael GoochDr. Susan GrayAshlie HaddockDiane HallBethany HammonsAmanda HarmonChassie HarrisTracy HensonRachel HewittEmily HiteSheila HoltLamonica HoustonKim HuckabaRachel HughesAshley HumphreysDr. Houston JamesonSavannah JenksHolly JohnsonDr. Jawaid KamalDr. Doug KennedyVicki KenneyAnna KhadzhiKirill KhadzhiDr. Betty KimKyle KingDr. Joel KochanskiDr. Bryan KurtzKathy LamarShannon LambertSandy LaraDr. Jeff LivingstonCathy LovettDonnie LoweMiranda LuffmanDr. Scott McCallFelicia McClainDr. Robert McClureDacia McEversDr. Mark McLeanDr. Brian McMurrayGreg MeadorDeborah MeltonFred MeltonDr. Mark MessengerLaura MorphewLynnell MurrellColleen NickellLori NixDr. Stephen PareyKitty ParkerBill PayneDr. Michael PelletierDavid PowellDonna PullenPam PutmanJacqueline RayDr. James RichardsonDr. Dean RoseGlenda RunionsDr. Michael SattasiriMary SchweitzerCharity SharpChris ShepherdDr. Dan SkarzynskiAlbert StroudEmma TateDebra ThomasLatasha ThompsonCrystal TroupEmily VerchotaHenrietta WeaverGeorge WilliamsBryan WintersEmily WorkmanJennie WrightAndrea YeiserTHE VITALINKFollow us onMAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER1224 Trotwood AvenueColumbia, Tennessee 38401Return Service Requested