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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers www.ormc.org

September 2015

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A newsletter for Orange Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers

From The President & CEO

Scott BatulisPresident & CEO

We’ve had many accomplishments so far this year and our success is attributed to teamwork. These successes will be featured at the upcoming Town Hall Meetings that all staff are encouraged to attend. Additionally, there will be opportunity for you to ask questions, meet with senior leaders and share your ideas on how we can enhance our services. Speak with your supervisor on dates and times of these meetings.

To achieve success, research shows that how you feel about your work and workplace is essential to doing your

best and delivering the highest quality healthcare to our patients. That is why we conduct the annual Employee Engagement Survey. We will again partner with Gallup to launch our Engagement Survey on Wednesday, October 15, 2015. Your survey invitation will be mailed by Gallup to your home. The invitation contains your unique employee code and a sample of the questions. Once the survey launches, you can choose to participate online or by phone. When you take the survey, I ask that you consider your overall work experience at Orange Regional and answer each question as best you can.

Thank you in advance for supporting the survey. Your feedback helps us create a better workplace. Should you have any questions about our Engagement Survey, please ask your Manager or contact Betsy Kennally, Director of Organizational Development at 845-333-0227.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Scott Batulis, President and CEO

Executive Town Hall Meetings

— Stronger Together!

Over the last few years, in collaboration with you and our physicians, Orange Regional has developed outstanding clinical programs that have garnered national recognition. In addition, our patient experience scores have increased substantially. Our growing patient volume indicates that Orange Regional is becoming the “destination hospital” for patients in the surrounding counties.

As members of the Orange Regional staff, we hope that you are proud of these accomplishments and are comfortable and confident in using and recommending Orange Regional services for yourself, your families and your friends.

There is much more to do and your opinions are deeply important to us. Please join us for a one hour meeting to celebrate our successes, ask questions and to provide feedback. We are stronger together!

The remainder of our meetings are planned for: October 1 at 7:30 a.m., 10 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

October 2 at 7:30 a.m.

All meetings will be held in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3. Light refreshments will be served.

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UpdateConnections September 2015

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Marina Keller, MD recently joined Orange Regional Medical Group. She is Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Infectious Diseases and the American Board of Medical Microbiology. She is the co-author of presentations and publications focusing on infectious diseases and microbiology. Dr. Keller has a special interest in medical diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship and tick borne illness.

She earned her undergraduate degree in Biophysics from Cornell University. She completed her medical degree in 2003 and went on to a residency in internal medicine, a Fellowship in infectious diseases and a second fellowship in Medical Microbiology at McGill University.

Dr. Keller grew up in the Hudson River Valley and enjoys bird watching and the outdoors. She has two children, three chickens and an organic vegetable garden. Dr. Keller can be reached at mkeller@ormc.org.

Joshua Vernatter, MD recently joined Orange Regional Medical Group. He is Board-certified in Internal Medicine and in Infectious Diseases. He has co-authored publications on pathogenic bacteria, among other topics, and contributed to self-study texts for medical students. His professional interests focus on the host-pathogen interaction.

Prior to joining Orange Regional Medical Group, Dr. Vernatter was an infectious diseases physician in the Bronx and in Westchester County, where he cared for patients in both in hospital and outpatient settings.

Dr. Vernatter earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, N.Y. and his Fellowship in infectious diseases at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y. Dr. Vernatter can be reached at jvernatter@ormc.org.

Orange Regional Medical Group’s Infectious Diseases Department is located at Suite 135 in the Medical Pavilion. Call 333-7575 for more information or to make an appointment.

Orange Regional Medical Group is pleased to announce it has expanded its reach by opening a new primary care location in Monroe, N.Y. The beautiful and spacious new office provides increased accessibility to family health care for residents in Monroe and surrounding areas.

The Monroe location is the latest addition to the Orange Regional Medical Center’s network of care. Through the office, patients will have local access to advanced primary medical treatment, while maintaining a connection to the Medical Center’s premier hospital facilities, leading technological equipment and critical health services and emergency care.

The new office is conveniently located at 475 Route 17M in Monroe near Stop and Shop. Orange Regional Medical Group - Monroe has Board-certified physicians and Family nurse practitioners, providing primary health care services to adults and children of all ages including routine screenings, including allergy testing, strep and flu analysis, flu shots, blood draws and other diagnostic services. Leading the Monroe office is Dr. Joseph Chavez Carey who is Board-certified in family medicine and is bilingual (English and Spanish). He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, C.A.

We are thrilled to expand the patient offerings of the Orange Regional Medical Group through the opening of our new Monroe office. Monroe patients will receive the best primary health care available and be connected to the larger services of the Orange Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Chavez Carey and his team are accepting patients and can be reached at jchavezcarey@ormc.org or through the Monroe Medical Group office at 845-333-7830. Depending on your plan, there may be NO co-pay for hospital and medical group employees and their families when using Orange Regional Medical Group services.

New Primary Care Office Opens In Monroe

Dr. Chavez Carey

Infectious Disease Department Launches

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Connections September 2015

Marcella Andryuk

Sirena Aragones

Jeane-Marie Bishop

Kelly Broking

Teresa Bryant

Jonathan Bunagan

Danna Carlton

Quatasia Clark

Vanessa Cruz

Robin-Lynn Dabrowski

Sara De Hoyos

Stephanie Dobson

Mayur Domadia

Leilani Fernandez

Jeanne Ford

Meredith Ingersoll

Andrea Johnson-Isaac

Anina Laroche

David Lawson

Gabrielle Lesko

Dorota Magoch

Erica Melville

Cheryl Meneses

Sarah Parmerter

Ramon Polenberg

Michael Rego

Jessica Rigual

Gail Schall

Ryan Siebold

Adriana Soto

Takiya Steeps

Alisha Stevens

Kayla Taylor

Selin Tekin

Raisa Tina

Tera VanWieren

Samantha Vesseli

Magdalene Wint

William Zuccala

Leading The Way

Nate Margolis, MD has joined Orange Regional as Medical Director of the Ray W. Moody, M.D. Breast Center. Dr. Margolis’ extensive experience includes serving as a breast imaging Fellow and Chief Resident of New York University (NYU) School of Medicine’s Department of Diagnostic Radiology. He spent many years conducting breast cancer research at NYU, as well.

Dr. Margolis received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and received his Bachelor’s degree

in biomedical science, as part of the school’s accelerated Bachelor’s degree/medical degree program, from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York. He attended the international exchange program at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.

He is the recipient of numerous medical honors and awards and co-authored and/or co-presented almost 30 medical research topics to a wide variety of professional and community organizations. Additionally, Dr. Margolis is co-author of a chapter focusing on quality and patient safety in the forthcoming book Quality and Patient Safety in Imaging.

Welcome New Employees

Way to go Mother/Baby and 4 West!

Congratulations on your

fantastic 1st quarter Patient Satisfaction

Scores!

Patient Satisfaction Scores Celebrated

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Connections September 2015

Update

Upcoming Events

Grateful Patient Program

Kelly Beverson 3 SouthMelissa Cancel 3 NorthDina Cowit Breast CenterGisselle Garcia 2 SouthJean Kania 2 SouthDiane Pierce RespiratoryGeraldine Sylvester Breast CenterGeraldine Tam 2 South

Physicians:Dr. Domic Aro GynecologyDr. John Carey Family MedicineDr. Deogene de Leon Pulmonary & Critical CareDr. Emma Fattahov Palliative CareDr. Sammy Hutman DermatologyDr. Nathan Margolis Breast CenterDr. Adrian Paraschiv HospitalistDr. Lesley Stead Hematology/Oncology

August 2015 David Garcia OncologyMelissa Henderson 3 North PCUMilena Holden Oncology Rebekah Korn Oncology Lauren McKay-Carvevali Ultra Sound Camille Muhummad Patient Access Liaison Melissa Zuber Oncology

Through the Grateful Patient Program, Orange Regional’s patients and their families have the opportunity to recognize employees, physicians and volunteers who provide exceptional care and kindness. The following employees were recently recognized:

Saturday, October 17, 201510 a.m. to 2 p.m.Pavilion Parking Lot

• For every car we test drive, Lincoln will make a gift to Orange Regional’s Pediatric Center

• This event is free and open to the public

• Free ice cream sponsored by Stewarts Shops

Help Drive Donations Toward Our Pediatric Campaign

Estate Planning BrunchThursday, October 1, 2015 West Hills Country Club

10 a.m.

This event is free. To make a reservation or for more

information, contact the Foundation at 333-2333.

Middletown Kiwanis named Orange Regional Medical Center Nurse, Stacy Britsch as their August 2015 Kiwanis Angel. The Kiwanis Angel program acknowledges an outstanding Pediatric caregiver at Orange Regional. The Club made a gift to the Pediatric Campaign in honor of Nurse Britsch. “She has single handedly raised the level of care our pediatric patients receive by working with the pediatricians to created care based policies based on evidence and quality outcomes” says Karin Kuhens, Nurse Director of Pediatrics. “In addition Stacy has provided educational classes to all the pediatric nurses.”

For more information, contact the Foundation at 845-333-2333.

July 2015

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Connections September 2015

Outpatient Health FairOrange Regional held a free health and wellness fair on September 12 at the Galleria at Crystal Run! Many of our outpatient healthcare staff were on hand to answer questions, conduct free health screenings and offer giveaways.

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Connections September 2015

C oming Up Daisies

Congratulations to Ashley Matos, of 6 North, Orange Regional's most recent recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

DAISY Award honorees personify Orange Regional’s remarkable patient experience. Nurses who are leaders of nursing excellence by providing exceptional patient care in a progressive, dynamic and healing environment, can be nominated and winners will be recognized as outstanding role models within our nursing community. To nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award, visit www.ormc.org/daisyaward.

THIS SURVEY IS COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL*Everyone will receive an Access Code before the survey period. You should have it ready before you call or go online to take the survey.

If you need help with the survey or lose your Access Code, call Gallup Client Support at 866-372-9990 anytime from 7:00 p.m. Sunday through 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

… and take the Survey!

Give Us The Scoop!Take the

employee engagement Survey Starting Oct. 15!

thursday, october 15 through Friday, october 30How*:

Phone: 866-372-9990 Online: www.gx.gallup.com/ghvhs12.gx

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News Bulletin

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Connections September 2015

Customer Service Week is October 6-10

Our Guest Services team of employees and volunteers are frequently the first and last impression of

Orange Regional. In honor of Customer Service Week, we thank them for all that they do!

Kudos, to our Guest Services team for all they do for our hospital community! Our Guest Services team

can be reached at x1554, x1556, x1557 or guestservices@ormc.org.

Pretty in Pink Vendor Fair

Orange Regional held

its annual Pretty in Pink Vendor Fair, on September 16, with over 20 vendors! A portion of the proceeds

from the fair will benefit

Making Strides Against

Breast Cancer.

September Is National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month and once again Orange Regional is taking part. Our focus is personal preparedness so that you and your family can be as ready as possible for whatever may come our way. Whether hurricane, blizzard, lightning, fire or flood, we want you to be ready.Please take the time to make a plan, get a kit and stay informed. For more information, contact Manager of Emergency Management, Robin Dieckmann, at x0261 or rdieckmann@ormc.org or Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, Miguel Rodrigues, at x0309 or mrodrigues@ormc.org.

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Blood Drive Wednesday, October 7, 2015

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The American Red Cross Donor bus will be located

outside of the Main Campus Entrance

Hercules Challenge Saturday, October 3, 2015 Middletown High School

Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. Race starts at 7:30 a.m.

Connections September 2015

Annual Education Reminder Join team “ORMC Crushing Diabetes”

Saturday, October 3, 2015 Where: Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park

8 Long Dock Road in Beacon, NY

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

To join, please visit www.walk.jdrf.orgRegister for Beacon (Zip code 12508)

Team name: ORMC Crushing Diabetes

If you want to donate to Team Crushing Diabetes, it’s easy:

Click on the link www.walk.jdrf.org Click on Donate

Choose Team, and type in ORMC

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sunday, October 18, 2015

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Join Team ORMC by registering at makingstrideswalk.org/hudsonvalley

GO TEAM!

The Galarneau Couple - Equal opportunity promoters of Orange Regional and Catskill Regional! Stronger Together!

Pictured are Dr. Galarneau, CEO of CRMC and Urologist with Catskill Regional Medical Group and his beautiful wife Jen!

Above and Beyond

Auxiliary Vendor SalesUniform Concepts October 5, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Leslie's Jewelry October 7, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Origami Owl October 9, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Auxiliary Raffle October 12, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Ruth's Desserts October 13, 2015 Pavilion

Cape Cod Leather October 13, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Haz Sheets October 14, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Not Just Your Grandmother's Pearls October 15, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Teddi's Jewelry October 16, 2015 Pavilion

Simple Treasures October 16, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Teddi's Jewelry October 20, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Kitty's Silver October 21, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Save on Sweats October 23, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

Valentina's Jewelry October 29, 2015 Conference Center Lobby

A hot air balloon checks out the progress we've been making on our NEW Medical Office Building and Cancer Center!

The Organization Development & Learning Department has officially kicked off annual education for the Greater Hudson Valley Health System. Please note: annual education began two months earlier this year to provide employees additional time to complete the modules. Employees who joined the System in 2015 and have completed the general hospital orientation, have already fulfilled the annual education requirement. For all other employees, annual education must be completed by December 31, 2015. For more information, contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or nlippin@ormc.org.