Bridging Education and Medicine Handbook2021 Fall Semester

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B.E.A.M. Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................... 3

B.E.A.M. Action Team ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Student Intern and Observation Guidelines .................................................................................................... 5

B.E.A.M. Career Night ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Volunteer Opportunities............................................................................................................................................7

Employment Opportunities .....................................................................................................................................7

Olathe Medical Center Mission Statement ........................................................................................................7

Departments within Olathe Medical Center ..............................................................................................8-16

Key Information and Dates ....................................................................................................................................17

Checklist for Teachers/Counselors .................................................................................................................... 18

Contents

Olathe Medical Center, Inc.

MISSION STATEMENT: To help people through healing, health and happiness.

VISION:Olathe Health is committed to be the healthcare provider and employer of choice for the communities we serve.

Our slogan “Well. Connected.” says our physicians and staff are always backed by the resources of Olathe Health, bringing the expertise you need, right where you need it. Our healthcare professionals, hospitals and clinics not only share important information about your personal health journey, but also an unwavering commitment to the communities we call home.

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B.E.A.M.Welcome to the Bridging Education and Medicine Program (B.E.A.M.). The B.E.A.M. program is a partnership between Olathe Medical Center and the Olathe School District to provide students with opportunities to observe several professions within the medical field. This book is a guide through that process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Jordan MillerEducation DepartmentOlathe Medical Center20333 W 151st St.Olathe, KS 66061

Office Location:Olathe Medical Center2nd Floor, Education DepartmentHours 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Phone: 913-791-4312, opt 1Fax: 913-791-3537Email: OMCI.Beam@olathehealth.org

This booklet has been designed to provide information to faculty and students of the Olathe School District regarding:

• Ongoing opportunities available through the B.E.A.M. Program.

• How to access B.E.A.M. opportunities.

• Information regarding Olathe Medical Center departments and the OMC contact personnel.

B.E.A.M. activities include student observation, B.E.A.M. Career Night, student shadowships and scholarship opportunities.

B.E.A.M. MISSION STATEMENT

Working Together to Discover, Build and Enrich Opportunities for Learning and Service to our Community.

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B.E.A.M. Action Team

Angie Salava, Director of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health913-780-8110

Alicia Jackson, Coordinator of College and Career Readiness & Counseling Services913-780-8130

Barbra Gonzales, CTE Coordinator913-780-8226

Shelly Thurman, Career Pathways Administrative Assistant - Career Events and Medical Providers Breakfast913-780-8042

Angela Epps, 21st Century Academy Coordinator913-780-8175

Amy Nail, Career Pathways Facilitator - WBL & Shadow/Observation Placements913-780-7006

Career Counselors:Ann Book, Olathe East913-780-7120

Angie Wartick, Olathe North913-780-7140

Lacey McDannald Gillis, Olathe Northwest913-780-7150

Chad Hoffman, Olathe South913-780-7160

Madeline Frankel, Olathe West913-780-7180

OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER

Jordan Miller, Education ManagerB.E.A.M. Facilitator 913-791-4312 opt 1

OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Student observation guidelinesOlathe Medical Center offers an observation program to students (16 years and older) who are seriously considering a career in the healthcare field. The purpose of this experience is to give very specific information about a career choice to individuals who have already researched the career and need first-hand observation in order to help make career decisions.

Note: Students must be 18 years of age to shadow in the Emergency Room and Surgical units.

Interning or observing with a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse must be arranged directly with the physician. The student should contact the physician for approval and details (dates/times). Physician contact information can be found on our website at www.olathehealth.org. Click on the ‘Find a Doctor’ link located in the upper right side of the page. Once the application is completed with the physician’s signature (approval) the student should turn in all paperwork to their Program Teacher/Counselor for signature.

The maximum observation experience available in one department is two to three hours. Exceptions must be approved by the unit Manager and Education Department. Observing in a unit is for one specific date only.

An observation experience will provide the student with an overview of the facilities and operations, which may or may not include any observation of direct patient care as is dictated by the situation, department rules and regulations and HIPAA compliance.

In order to observe at Olathe Medical Center, students must contact their high school counselor and receive recommendation for participation. Students will also be required to provide:

• Completed and signed application that is verified by teacher and counselor to include scheduling request (department and date/time).

• Signed authorization and release for observation experience with parent/guardian acknowledgement if under 18 years old.

• Signed acknowledgement of HIPAA Privacy Training.

• Completed and signed Immunization Form.

• TB negative Test Result document

• Influenza Vaccination Document (applies Oct-April current year)

• COVID-19 Vaccination Card

The school counselor should provide students with the application and other required materials. Once completed, scheduling is coordinated through the Education Department at OMC and the 21st Century Academies Assistant.

Students who want general information regarding a career are encouraged to first research healthcare careers via the library or school career office. General career information is also available online at healthresource.org. Interviews with professionals are best arranged through a short phone or in person interview. During an internship or observation, the professional will be busy completing his/her job duties and may not have the time available to stop and

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Dress code during observationOlathe Health strives to maintain a professional image of its facilities and associates. Students will be expected to dress in a business-like manner and adhere to the standards listed below:

1. All students will need to wear a mask provided by Olathe Health while on-site.

2. Neat, well-groomed appearance and hygiene.

3. Tasteful use of cosmetics/jewelry; managers may require associates to cover tattoos and remove body piercings not related to religious beliefs.

4. Neat, clean, controlled hair that does not interfere with work or vision.

5. Neat trimmed/moderate style mustache/beard.

6. Olathe Health Student identification (badge) should be worn at all times.

7. Leggings are prohibited unless worn with a dress or shirt/sweater that reaches, at a minimum, mid-thigh.

8. Mini-skirts, sundresses, halter tops, spaghetti straps and blouses/shirts that do not fully cover the abdomen is prohibited.

9. Jeans of any color are prohibited.

10. Casual clothing/shoes, i.e. shorts, flip flop style/backless sandals, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hooded jackets, etc., are prohibited. Students who report for their internship/observation in inappropriate attire will be asked to return to school.

ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND NATURAL NAILS:Students who handle patient supplies, equipment, food/beverages, provide patient transportation and who may come into contact with a patient are prohibited from wearing artificial nails. Natural nails must be short and groomed and my not extend more than ¼ inch from the fingertip.

*Students may wear gray or maroon scrubs.

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B.E.A.M. Career Night is an opportunity for students to learn more about healthcare career options. Career Night is generally offered in the fall and lasts approximately three hours. Specific dates and times for the current school year can be obtained by contacting high school counselors. Although there is no fee, pre-registration is required through your counselor. The program is limited to 40 students.

Students will have an opportunity to tour several hospital departments and listen to presentations by healthcare professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, medical technologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, radiology technicians, sleep technologists and respiratory care practitioners. There will be opportunities for students to ask questions during each session.

Volunteer opportunitiesSCHEDULED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS (TRAINING REQUIRED):

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and all hours are coordinated through the Volunteer Services Department, 913-791-4380. Students interested in this program should plan in advance, as volunteer training is required and generally begins in late May each year.

The summer volunteer program requires a commitment of four hours once a week for a total of 30 to 40 hours. Volunteers are assigned to a department, with a specific day and time each week. Volunteer opportunities are available throughout Olathe Medical Center in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Interested students should contact the Volunteer Services Department between January 1 and March 1 in order to be considered for the following summer. A limited number of positions are available. You must provide proof of a current TB skin test prior to your volunteer opportunity.

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (TRAINING NOT REQUIRED):

Includes participating in the “Play Hospital” Program, volunteering as Olathe Medical Center’s mascot, “Medi-Bear,” or other community activities such as Family Fun Fest.

Employment opportunitiesStudents may submit an application for employment opportunities during the school year and summer vacation. Students must be at least 16 years old and provide a notarized letter from a parent upon employment. Applications may be submitted to the Human Resources Department through the Web site, olathehealth.org/careers. Hospital employment opportunities are also posted on the school Web site.

Students may also submit application for employment opportunities with Sodexo, the third party that provides nutritional care and environmental services at Olathe Medical Center. Visit: external-careers-frontlinesodexo.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=olathe&searchRelation=keyword_all.

B.E.A.M. career night at Olathe Medical Center

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Departments within Olathe Medical Center to observeCARDIOVASCULAR CENTER (CVC)

Steve Woltman, Manager

The Cardiology Center offers acute diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology services 24 hours a day. Services include ECG, Stress ECG, Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound, as well as Nuclear Radiology, Radiological Special Procedures, Electrophysiology Studies and Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab. All areas of the cardiology department are located in the Kansas Cardiovascular Center, which is located next to the Emergency Care Center.

STAFF: RN’s, various Technicians, Secretary.

CRITICAL CARE UNIT

Carrie Fountain, Manager

Critical Care offers care for all patients who require the most intensive nursing services. These patients often need mechanical ventilators, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, continuous cardiac monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumping, administration of vasoactive medications requiring constant observation, nursing assessment and interventions by specially trained nursing staff. The Critical Care Unit consists of a 21-bed unit caring primarily for patients with pulmonary problems, patients with complex multi-system diseases, post-operative general surgery and coronary artery bypass patients, as well as interventional and non-interventional cardiac patients.

STAFF: ACLS (Advanced Life Support) certified RN’s

LANGUAGE ACCESS SERVICES Jordan Miller, Manager

Provides interpreting services for all inpatient and outpatient care, Hospice and Home Health visits, employee training and meetings, and patient appointments in the offices of staff physicians. Community services include deaf awareness education programs and medical interpreting workshops.

STAFF: Certified Sign Language Interpreters and Spanish Interpreters.

NURSING SERVICES

Christine Courtney, Chief Nursing Officer

Olathe Medical Center is a 300-bed acute care facility. The Department of Nursing Services is composed of various clinical areas that have been identified based on patient needs, diagnosis, specialized treatment and acuity of illness.

2nd Floor

Adam Moore, Manager

2-East is a 26-bed combination pediatric/adult medical-surgical unit that specializes in pediatrics, urology, women’s health, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery and general surgery patients. 2-North is a 40-bed medical-surgical unit with patients whose primary diagnoses are orthopedic or cancer-related as well as general medical and surgical patients.

STAFF: RN’s, Patient Care Technicians

3rd Floor

Aubri Jones, Manager

3rd Floor is a 40-bed unit that specializes in stroke, neuro – diagnosis, and patient undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. All beds have telemetry cardiac monitoring.

STAFF: ACLS certified RN’s and Patient Care Technicians

4thFloor

Dana Moss, Manager

4th Floor is a 40-bed unit that specializes in medical-surgical unit with telemetry cardiac monitoring capability. Primary patient diagnoses are acute cardiac patients including chest pain patients, pre and post heart catheterization, ablation, atrial fibrilation and acute heart failure.

STAFF: ACLS certified RN’s and Patient Care Technicians

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PHARMACY

Meagan Bryan, CPT

The goal of the Pharmacy Department is to improve patients’ drug therapy outcomes by ensuring high quality, appropriate, cost-effective pharmaceutical care for all patients through the following:

• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

• Provides drug dosing and monitoring services by protocol and via consultation from prescribers.

• Dispenses medications and IV admixtures after reviewing the physician’s order for appropriate dosing and associated warnings for drug interactions and allergies.

• Supports the medication needs of all inpatient and outpatient areas of the institution.

STAFF: Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Student Intern.

WOUND HEALING CENTER

Shannon Alderman, Manager

Wound Healing Center provides comprehensive patient assessments, recommend treatment plans, educate patients and keep the physicians informed of patient progress. The goal of our facility is to help improve patient outcomes and quality of life, while reducing recurrence and costs associated with wound and ostomy care.

STAFF: Certified Wound Care Nurses, Physicians and Hyberbaric Technicians

GI LAB

Taylor Snow, Manager

The GI Endoscopy Center is devoted to the diagnosis and treatments of patients experiencing gastrointenstinal issues along with providing routine screening colonoscopies. The goal of the department is to improve patient outcomes by ensuring high quality, appropriate

care.

STAFF: GI Specialist Physicians, General Surgeons, Nurses and GI Technicians

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Erin Hemphill, Inpatient Rehab Manager

The goal of the Rehabilitation Services treatment program is to minimize the patient’s physical disability and restore him/her to maximum function.

• Evaluates, assesses and treats patient’s functional capabilities, mobility status, activities of daily living, speech status, swallow status, balance, strength, range of motion, coordination, etc. using methods recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association and American Speech and Hearing Association, and the National Athletic Training Association.

• Available as a resource for professional knowledge concerning physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and athletic training.

• Instructs patients and significant others regarding home management of their problem/diagnosis, home exercise programs, etc.

STAFF: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Rehabilitation Aides, and Clerical Support Staff.

RESPIRATORY CARE

Bryce Dekat, Manager

Provides care for patients needing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services, including the following airway care, arterial blood gas, continuous ventilator care, pulmonary function testing, oxygen and humidity therapy, bronchoscopy, pulse oximetry, aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, patient education (management of pulmonary diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema).

STAFF: Respiratory Care Practitioners licensed in the State of Kansas.

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PATIENT ACCESS

Barbara Shields, Director

The registration department offers 24-hour a day patient registration for inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. The registration department is comprised of outpatient/day surgery registration, emergency registration, inpatient registration, centralized scheduling, bed control, preregistration and pre certification.

STAFF: Manager, Ambulatory Surgery/Pain Management Admitting, Bed Desk, Outpatient Registration, Emergency Registration, Patient Access Supervisors and Pre-Registration Clerks.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Amy Wichmann, Manager

Provides ongoing services in the areas of employee recruitment and selection, general orientation, employee benefits administration, employee relations, personnel file maintenance, employment law compliance, employment policy interpretation, and supervisory education for Olathe Health.

STAFF: Associate relations, benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development and employee health.

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SHADOWING: OVERSEEN BY CAREER PATHWAYS FACILITATORFall Semester Program

• Commences on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021

• Applications will be accepted as early as the first day of school through Friday, Nov. 5, 2021

• Applications received after Nov. 12, 2021 will be considered for the Spring Semester

• Concludes on, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

Spring Semester Program

• Commences on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022

• Applications will be accepted as early as Friday, Jan. 14, 2022

• Concludes on Friday, April 29, 2022

INTERNSHIPS: OVERSEEN BY DISTRICT CAREER PATHWAYS FACILITATORInternship opportunities suspended for fall semester due to COVID-19.

Spring Semester Program

• Orientation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022

7:45-8:45 a.m. in The Doctors Building 2, Suite 315

2-3 p.m. in The Doctors Building 2, Suite 315

• Commences on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022

• Program concludes on Friday, April 29, 2022

SPECIAL EVENTS: OVERSEEN BY CTE COORDINATOR Career Nights

• Fall Semester: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the main entrance to hospital

• Spring Semester: Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the main entrance to hospital

Medical Providers Breakfast

A panel discussion with physicians and advanced practice providers at Olathe Health regarding their educational and career path. Providers will discuss how they went from the classroom to exam room and provide helpful insight for high school students considering a career in medicine.

• Nov. 9, 2021, 7 to 9 a.m. in the The Doctors Building 2, Suite 315

Key dates for 2021-2022 school year

DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO COVID-19 STATUS.

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Teacher/Counselor checklist for shadowing

� Ensure Shadow Application is completed in student portal.

� Ensure Authorization form is signed by parent if student is not 18 years of age yet.

� Ensure HIPPA Privacy Training form is reviewed & signed by student.

� Ensure the OMC Immunization Form has been completed and signed by a Healthcare Provider OR Provide current immunization records.

Student MUST provide:

• Negative TB skin test results document (within the past 12 months)

• Current Influenza Vaccination document (Applicable from October-April)

• COVID-19 Vaccination card

� Review Key Dates for 2021-2022 School Year.

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Notes

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Notes

olathehealth.org

Olathe Health20333 W. 151st St.Olathe, KS 66061

913-791-4200