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Trinitas Regional Medical Center is the first healthcare institution in the nationto receive not one but two Center of Excellence designations from the Na-tional League for Nursing, the pre-eminent organization in the country for pro-

moting quality nursing standards and initiatives.

The Trinitas School of Nursing is a repeat recipient of the NLN’s Center of Excellence designation in the category of “Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.” This honor was followed just recently by another accolade, Center of Excellence recognition of Trinitas in the category of “Creating Workplace Environments that Promote Academic Progressionof Nurses.” Trinitas is one of three hospitals in the United States to attain this secondhonor, which recognizes our significant achievements in providing nursing staff withopportunities for academic advancement, enabling nurses to use their new knowledge to improve patient care and outcomes.

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Saint Peter’s Healthcare System

announced that it has received a $1

million grant from The Dorothy B.

Hersh Foundation to help construct a

14-bed plus minor care pediatric

emergency department. The new pe-

diatric emergency suite will bear The

Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation name

and is scheduled to open in early

spring. When completed, the pedi-

atric ED will be among the largest of

its kind in New Jersey.

“The Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation

welcomed the opportunity to work

with Saint Peter’s on this new addi-

tion to the hospital”, stated Robert W.

Donnelly Jr., the foundation’s presi-

dent and director. “Dorothy would

have been proud to have her name as-

sociated with such a wonderful proj-

ect benefiting the area children and

their families.”

Saint Peter’s University Hospital is

in the midst of a two-and-half-year-

long project to enlarge its emergency

department and expand emergency

services. The pediatric emergency

suite is part of the first phase of that

project. Later additions will include

special treatment bays for women’s

health, acute care and rapid-treatment

patients, a geriatric-friendly design,

and a redesigned entranceway for

ambulances, among numerous signif-

icant enhancements.

“Each year Saint Peter’s treats ap-

proximately 22,000 infants, children

and young adults through our pedi-

atric ED,” said Ronald C. Rak, presi-

dent and CEO of Saint Peter’s

Healthcare System. “Approximately

2,200 to 2,400 of those young pa-

tients are admitted to our hospital as

in-patients. More than 50 percent of

the children visiting the pediatric ED

live at or below 200 percent of the

poverty level. Saint Peter’s is com-

mitted to the expert care of every one

of those children. The Dorothy B.

Hersh pediatric emergency depart-

ment will greatly further our cause in

that important mission of care.”

Among its special features, the

Saint Peter’s pediatric ED will deploy

a dedicated child life specialist to an-

swer any of the emotional concerns

of a child and family members during

a visit. “The child life specialist helps

the child and family cope with illness,

treatments and procedures by using

therapeutic and diversionary inter-

ventions, medical and procedural

play, and offers coping techniques,”

said Michael Hochberg, M.D., chair-

man, department of emergency med-

icine. “If a child is admitted from the

ED to the hospital, the child life spe-

cialist liaisons with in-patient staff to

smooth the transition.”

When it opens, the pediatric ED will

have grown from roughly 3,300 square

feet to 5,200 square feet and feature 14

pediatric beds (11 in private rooms) as

well as fast-track pods, which allow

patients with acute but non-life-

threatening conditions to be diagnosed

within 90 minutes, treated, and then re-

leased. The pediatric ED will treat pa-

tients from newborns to 18-year-olds.

The entire pediatric ED - from floors

to beds – will be brand-new.

“The Dorothy B. Hersh Pediatric

ED will help ensure that every child

who seeks our aid will receive nothing

less than the best treatment,” Rak said.

For more information about Saint

Peter’s Healthcare System, please

visit www.saintpetershcs.com or call

732-745-8600.

For more information about the

Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation, visit

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An artist rendering of the Pediatric Emergency Department’smain reception area.

Dorothy B. Hersh Foundation awards 1 million for new, expandedchildren’s emergency department

Pediatric area at Saint Peter’s to be one of largest in N.J.

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Increasingly the link between inpatient and outpatient care is emergency departments (EDs). They account for about

half of hospital admissions, which is why poor patient throughput cannot be ignored. Issues in the ED are not just ED

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In addition, long ED wait times have been tied to negative patient outcomes and low Press Ganey quality scores.

And with more ED closures, the heavy patient loads that are being transferred to open EDs, coupled with the prospect

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then combining it with comprehensive, cross-departmental interviews with staff and leadership, our consultants can

provide a custom-made assessment and flow design recommendations. This plan works within the departmental and

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The new custom-made ED plan can include alternatives, such as adding a nurse hotline or creating a fast-track system

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But to address these improvement opportunities and the process gaps identified in the assessment, the ED must

have buy-in from their staff and other departments (e.g., Imaging and Lab) in order to implement the changes.

Increased, sustained improvement is more likely when hospital leadership increases its interaction with staff across

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As the snow settles along the side of the roads and you wish

Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhogs day,

you are not alone in feeling the winter drag. March madness sets

in when school or work feels monotonous and your routine falls

into a rut. Here are some easy ways to de-stress yourself this

winter and enhance your outlook on nursing.

Put a little love in your heart: Sign up for a volunteer day.

Helping others is the basis of your profession, but it can also boost

your mood. While enriching your resume and life experiences, taking

a few hours of your day to help out at a nursing home or with after

school activities could be just what you need to change up your routine.

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Everybody dance now: Taking a break to go to the gym can seem monotonous when you repeat the same exercises.

So break up your usual work out with a new exercise class. Short on cash? Online workout videos can be done at home

without costing you a dime. Get your friends together to improve your cardiovascular health while getting a good laugh

out of the silly workout moves.

Rub-a-dub-dub: Start spring cleaning early. Turn on some of your favorite background music and do a clean sweep of

your room. This will get you off the couch, break up your day and leave you invigorated to get back to the books when

everything is in its place.

Top chef: Take a break from researching for your next class and pick out a

recipe you have been meaning to try. Cooking or baking something new can

excite your taste buds. The best part? You have a great home cooked meal

once you are done or you can satisfy your sweet tooth.

Pamper yourself. You might not want to spend the money on a day at the spa,

but making time to give yourself a mani pedi can be a nice release to relax.

A bright color can help you remember that spring is right around the corner!

Schedule something to look forward to: Put on your calendar a day at

the aquarium, night at a comedy club, or even just a movie night at home

with a few friends. Having future plans can keep you motivated to stay on

top of your work that week and energize you.

Relieving stress is an important part of nursing because it allows us to take a few moments to focus on ourselves so that

we can provide better patient care for others. Although the weather might not be as bright and sunny as we want, these little

tips can keep you from going mad in March!

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educationAMA medical students tell Congress: Protect Residency Programs

Hundreds of medical students from across the

country visited Capitol Hill for the AMA’s medical

student advocacy day. They urged Congress to

retain Medicare funding for graduate medical

education (GME) programs, known as residencies,

and lift the cap to increase the number of

Medicare-supported residency slots. As the nation

deals with a physician shortage, it is important that

all medical students can complete their training

and care for patients.

“Residency training gives new physicians

hands-on experience and provides high-quality

care to patients,” said AMA President Jeremy

Lazarus, M.D. “Limiting residency slots available

to train physicians as they leave medical school

creates a bottleneck in the system and prevents the

physician workforce from growing to meet the

needs of our nation’s patients.”

The demand for physicians will grow as the

U.S. population continues to age, life expectancy

increases and 30 million newly-insured Americans

have increased access to health care services from

the Affordable Care Act.

Medical schools are expanding enrollment and

making changes to prepare students for the future

practice of medicine, and the AMA has announced

a $10 million initiative to further accelerate change

in undergraduate medical education. But that is

just part of the continuum of medical education

essential to produce physicians ready to meet

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timing is especially critical as Medicare budget

cuts from sequestration could have an impact on

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The January 2013 graduates of the

Trinitas School of Nursing, the largest

class in the school’s history, were awarded

their diplomas and their Associate degrees

at a ceremony held recently at the main

campus of Union County College with

which the school is affiliated.

The class boasts 71 graduates from New

Jersey and 25 from New York. Eleven

men are included among the graduates

who have completed the nursing/Associ-

ate Degree program offered at the school

which is recognized as one of the largest

nursing schools in the nation. Twenty of

the graduates were Licensed Practical

Nurses who completed their studies to

achieve their RN degree. Three of the

graduates received Nursing High Honors

while 22 others received Nursing Honors.

The Trinitas School of Nursing cur-

rently holds a designation as a National

League for Nursing Center of Nursing Ed-

ucation Excellence for its commitment to

nursing education excellence among its

faculty and student body through 2015. At

the Union County College campus in Eliz-

abeth, the Trinitas School of Nursing has

a state-of-the-art 16-bed Learning/Simu-

lation Center simulation lab Students and

faculty members work together in the lab

that resembles a fully outfitted Intensive

Care Unit. Here, patient care simulators

(men, women and infants) serve as pa-

tients with whom nursing students practice

their skills.

Trinitas is the recipient of Laerdal Med-

ical Corporation's Pinnacle Award for Col-

laboration in Education (PACE Award) for

its leadership contribution to the develop-

ment of standards and practices in simula-

tion-based learning in nursing education.

Marybeth Kelley, MSN, MEd, RN,

CNE, Dean of the School, who holds an

honorary doctorate from the College of

Saint Elizabeth located in Convent Sta-

tion, New Jersey, has also been honored as

a visionary for her commitment to cultural

diversity among the faculty and student

populations at the School. The National

League for Nursing has recognized Trini-

tas School of Nursing as the first in the

United States to have 100% of its eligible

faculty certified with the Certification in

Nursing Education (CNE) credential.

Interest in the Trinitas School of

Nursing stretches around the world. In

2011, the School hosted the visit of two

Australian nurse educators and researchers

who consulted with faculty members

about a simulation program for their

respective institutions.

For more information on Trinitas Re-

gional Medical Center, visit: www.Trinitas

RMC.org or call (908) 994-5138.

About Trinitas School of Nursing

Trinitas School of Nursing, one of the largest nursing schools in the

nation, conducts a Cooperative Nursing Program with Union County

College and confers a Diploma in Nursing from Trinitas and an Asso-

ciate Degree from the College. Initially offering nursing studies as the

Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing, Trinitas School

of Nursing has been in continuous operation since 1891. Trinitas

School of Nursing received a renewal of its designation as a Center of

Excellence in Nursing Education (2011 – 2015) from the National

League for Nursing for its commitment to both student and faculty ad-

vancement. The Cooperative Nursing Program offers a Diploma in

Nursing from Trinitas School of Nursing and an Associate in Science

Degree from Union County College upon successful completion of the

curriculum. Fully accredited by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing

and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.,

the program offers a basic course of study in nursing. Itprovides a sound

theoretical base of knowledge in the nursing, biological, behavioral and

sociological sciences and integrates this knowledge into academic and

practical experiences within the health and illness continuum of client

care. Utilization of a variety of health care agencies facilitates the ap-

plication of all aspects of the students’ learning. Students earn a total

of 75 credits in the Cooperative Nursing Program. Upon graduation,

students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exami-

nation(NCLEX) for Registered Nurse Licensure. For information

about the program of study at Trinitas School of Nursing, call 908-659-

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holistic, family-focused approach to achieving quality of

life for people with advanced terminal illness - Holy Name’s

commitment to innovation fosters the development of

medical, surgical and technological initiatives across the

spectrum of its departments and service lines, as exemplified

by the Interventional Institute at Holy Name Medical Center,

one of the Medical Center’s Centers of Excellence.

The Institute offers innovative, non-surgical treatment

options for a broad spectrum of illnesses, from vascular

conditions and gynecologic health problems to skeletal disease

and cancer. A dynamic field whose treatment techniques are

adaptable to many different medical problems, interventional

radiology (IR), is a rapidly growing medical specialty devoted

to advancing patient care through minimally invasive, targeted

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Trinitas Regional Medical Center provides a more direct routeto critical care for heart attack patients

Dr. Fayez Shamoon, Director of Cardiovascular Services (left), confers with Dr. John D’Angelo, Chairman of the Department ofEmergency Medicine, about the life-saving potential of field assessments of patients suffering heart attacks caused by blockedarteries, known as STEMI.

When the recommended timeframe of

emergency angioplasty treatment for a heart

attack is only 90 minutes, every minute is

crucial.

When a healthcare facility is able to cut 15

to 20 minutes off its “door-to-balloon” time,

the potential for saving lives soars.

At Trinitas Regional Medical Center, that

life-saving potential is realized every time a

heart attack patient is en route. Field assess-

ments of emergency responders trigger an

early call to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

The Cath Lab team calls the Emergency De-

partment where doctors can assess the patient

and confirm the diagnosis immediately upon

arrival resulting in reduced time spent in the

Emergency Room.

Trinitas is one of the only medical centers

in New Jersey to offer this direct line to car-

diac care. Patients experiencing STEMI (ST

segment elevation myocardial infarction, a

heart attack brought on by a blocked coro-

nary artery) have traditionally been forced to

make a first stop in a hospital’s ER before

being brought to a cardiac unit for treatment

– a practice the American Heart Association

is lobbying to change,” says Trinitas Mobile

ICU Coordinator Ken Reardon.

“It comes down to doing what’s in the pa-

tient’s best interest,” Reardon says. “Now

when we have a patient in the field showing

STEMI, EMS responders have a 20-minute

head start in notifying the hospital and the

cath lab. They can perform a 12-lead ECG

and transmit those results [from the truck] to

the hospital and on-call staff via e-mail and

fax, and they can keep that patient on a

stretcher all the way to the lab.”

Reardon, along with Chairman of the De-

partment of Emergency Medicine John

D’Angelo, DO, FAAEM, Fayez Shamoon,

MD, Medical Director of Cardiovascular

Services, and RNs Denise Loneker and Jan-

ice Lynch were among the key players in

helping transform Trinitas’ response to

STEMI emergencies. For D’Angelo, who’d

seen the system succeed at the Florida facil-

ity where he worked before joining Trinitas,

the premise is simple. “Time is muscle,” he

says. “Symptom onset [when a patient expe-

riences chest pain] to opening the blocked ar-

tery is critical. Our patients need to

recognize signs of a heart attack and present

to the Emergency Department immediately.

Every second counts—every second we save

means we’re saving heart muscle and poten-

tially preventing complications like fluid re-

tention and shortness of breath.”

D’Angelo continues, “Our approach is to

view medicine through the eyes of our pa-

tients. The team at Trinitas recognizes that

the quicker we get blood flowing again to a

patient's heart muscle, the better the out-

come. A patient's quality of life depends on

our ability to respond with a best-practice

approach.” For patients arriving in an am-

bulance, that means being able to remain on

the paramedic stretcher all the way to the

cardiac lab without spending extra time at an

ER stop and transferring to another stretcher.

Patients who walk into the ER and present

cardiac arrest symptoms are given an EKG

and evaluated on the spot.

With so many departments either directly

or indirectly involved in emergency cardiac

patient care, effective collaboration is vital in

ensuring the initiative runs efficiently. To

that end, D’Angelo holds monthly meetings

to assess recent cases and identify ways that

“door-to-balloon” time can be even further

reduced.

“We have monthly ‘door-to-balloon’

meetings of all critical personnel to scrutinize

where we can pick up more time in the

process,” he says. “The idea is to create a

feedback loop so that everyone’s sharing

information and best practices, to make

sure everyone is educated on the best way

to do this.”

As Reardon points out, it wasn’t difficult

to bring the staff together in making the new

system work. “There’s no downside to it,”

he says. “It’s what’s right for the patient,

which makes it what’s right for the hospital,

and it’s a win for everyone.”

“This is a total collaborative effort,”

D’Angelo adds. The team consists of EMS,

Emergency Department Personnel — secre-

taries, nurses, technicians, doctors and the

leadership team—catheterization lab mem-

bers, the interventional cardiologist and the

intensive care team who receive the patient

post-procedure. Our senior administrators,

Trinitas’ President and Chief Executive Offi-

cer Gary Horan and Chief Nursing Executive

Bernadette Countryman are committed to

making Trinitas a leader in cardiovascular

care.”

That Trinitas is served by a relatively

small, concentrated paramedic unit ensured

that training on the new procedure could run

quickly and efficiently; since September,

STEMI patients from Elizabeth and the sur-

rounding area have seen the benefits. About

three patients per month are expected to be

transported to the cardiac lab under this new

procedure, and that can translate into dozens

of lives saved every year by shaving precious

minutes off the front end of a response time.

“Reperfusion is the most important part of

this process,” Reardon says. “The quicker

you get patients on the table [in the lab], the

more heart you can save. By saving more

heart muscle, you’re decreasing recovery

time and patients can spend less time in the

hospital.”

In conjunction with the American Heart

Association’s Mission: Lifeline initiative to

change the way STEMI patients are trans-

ported, received and treated,Trinitas Regional

Medical Center is leading the way in provid-

ing more efficient, effective care when these

types of coronary blockages threaten lives.

The AHA estimates that less than half of

STEMI patients around the country receive

treatment within their recommended time-

frames; Trinitas is taking the lead among

New Jersey hospitals in changing that life-or-

death trend.

About Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Trinitas Regional Medical Center (TRMC),

a major center for comprehensive health

services for those who live and work in

Central New Jersey, is a Catholic teaching

medical center sponsored by the Sisters of

Charity of Saint Elizabeth in partnership with

Elizabethtown Healthcare Foundation. With

10 Centers of Excellence across the contin-

uum of care, Trinitas has distinguished itself

in cardiology, cancer care, behavioral health,

renal care, nursing education, diabetes man-

agement, wound healing and sleep medicine.

For more information on Trinitas Regional

Medical Center, visit: www.TrinitasRMC.org

or call (908) 994-5138.

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Smartphone Technology for faster heart attack careHunterdon Medical Center

(HMC) is taking advantage of

the latest smartphone technology

to minimize the time it takes for

heart attack patients to receive

lifesaving treatment.

Paramedics with HMC’s

Mobile Intensive Care Unit are

using iPhones to send electro-

cardiogram (EKG) results di-

rectly from the field. These

real-time results can help physi-

cians diagnose a heart attack and

activate the treatment team be-

fore a patient even arrives at the

hospital. As a result, patients

can be “fasttracked” for emer-

gency angioplasty, the most ef-

fective procedure available to

restore blood flow to the heart,

according to Andrey Espinoza,

MD, Medical Director of the

Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

“Everyone involved can re-

spond much more quickly when

we have EKG results in ad-

vance,” Dr. Espinoza says.

“In some cases, our team is

literally sitting there waiting for

paramedics to walk through the

door.”

Prior to iPhone technology,

transmitting EKGs via cellphone

was slow and somewhat unreli-

able, says Martin Hogan, Direc-

tor of the Mobile Intensive Care

Unit. What’s more, results could

only be sent to the hospital’s

Emergency Department (ED).

Now, paramedics can send an

iPhone photo of test results. The

photo goes directly to iPads in

the ED and Cardiac Catheteriza-

tion Lab as well as to iPhones

carried by the hospital’s inter-

ventional cardiologists.

Paramedics follow up with a

call to ED doctors, who deter-

mine whether to activate the

hospital’s heart attack treatment

protocol.

“It’s not uncommon for a

heart attack patient to arrive by

ambulance in extreme distress,

only to be resting comfortably

45 minutes later after emergency

angioplasty,” Mr. Hogan ex-

plains. “It’s just unbelievable to

see the science and the technol-

ogy and the talent all converge

to make a difference in a pa-

tient’s life—it’s the greatest

thing in the world.”

To learn more about cardiac

care at Hunterdon Medical

Center, visit www.hunterdon-

healthcare.org.

Hunterdon Medical Center.

Left to right: Meghan Sheehan, RT, RCIS, Felicia Snyder, RN, BC,William Schafranek, MD, Kathy Morgan, RN, BSN, BC and PamMoss, RN, BC. photos provided


Two Families, Joined By One Heart, Are Connected After 19-Month SearchCPR skills key to saving one life and giving life to six more

Fifteen year old Washingtonville resident Brianna Barker

doesn’t have to sit out of gym class anymore because of her

heart condition. She says she can go hiking with her friends,

she can climb waterfalls. She can be the person she wanted

to be – because of a North Carolina family’s ultimate gift –

their daughter’s heart.

It’s been 19 months of searching by Brianna’s mother,

Veronica Barker, to finally find the heart donor’s family in

Kinston, North Carolina. The two families’ previous attempts

at corresponding had failed but now the two families have

been connected by email. The Barkers hope to eventually

travel to North Carolina to meet the donor family face-to-face

to provide what they hope will be an ounce of healing for the

Rouse family, who lost their 16-year old daughter, Kaitlyn

Nicole Rouse, after a tragic battle with prescription drug

addiction.

“I feel so blessed to have been able to find the donor family

that saved Brianna's life, and further that our donor family warmly

welcomed communication with us,” said Veronica Barker,

“Brianna has her life back, there will never be enough words

to thank them for the amazing gift of life that they gave us.

Shannon Rouse, Kaitlyn’s mother, said she prayed for the

little girl who received Kaitlyn’s heart but she never learned

the outcome of the heart transplant surgery. When she re-

ceived the Veronica Barker’s email, she said she dropped

everything in her hands. “It’s so emotional to learn that

Brianna is alive and is so much like Kaitlyn - so articulate,

so smart. I am so proud and happy that she is that kind of child

and that she’ll be a powerful impact on the world and other

kids that she meets,” said Shannon Rouse, Kaitlyn’s mother.

Brianna’s Story:

As a child, Brianna Barker suffered heart muscle deterio-

ration, or cardiomyopathy, due to a virus that damaged her

heart. She eventually had a defibrillator implanted to correct

the irregular heartbeat caused by the scarred heart tissue.

But on the night of June 10, 2011, after the 8th grade school

dance, she told her mother she was tired and didn’t feel well.

She collapsed suddenly from cardiac arrest (SCA) at home.

Her mother, Veronica Barker, called 911 and the dispatcher

gave her CPR instructions by phone. She had learned CPR

in high school and thanks to the 911 dispatcher Brad Dain’s

instruction, her training came back to her. She continued CPR

until the ambulance arrived.

Brianna survived, without brain damage, thanks to her

mother’s immediate CPR. Her heart was severely damaged,

however, and she went to top of transplant list. She was only

14 years old.

Kaitlyn’s Story:

At the same time in Kinston, North Carolina, 16-year-old

Kaitlyn Nicole Rouse, was home facing the challenges of

being released too early from prescription drug rehab

program. When an injury prevented her from participating in

cheerleading, her social network diminished. Teenage pressures

overcame her and she turned to illegally acquired prescription

drugs. Her mother eventually entered her into a drug rehab

program but there was a lack of funding for her to continue,

local resources were not available.

On June 23, her mother’s birthday, she was pulled uncon-

scious from her family pool by her brother. Her mother used

CPR to revive her but despite multiple attempts by EMT’s

and eventually hospital staff, she did not survive. She was

pronounced dead at the hospital, from prescription drug over-

dose. Kaitlyn’s life ended tragically but thanks to her mother’s

CPR and selflessness, it was possible to have save six more

lives by donating her organs.

On June 24th, Brianna received Kaitlyn’s heart and was

discharged after only ten days, on July 4th. She is now living

a normal teenage girl’s life. She is an A-student and she gives

back to her community. She and her mom are advocates the

American Heart Association. Last spring, they’ve traveled to

the NY state capitol to speak out for the CPR in the Schools

Bill. They will share their story at an upcoming Go Red For

Women Luncheon in Poughkeepsie, NY to request support

for AHA programs and research. They also speak out for

organ donation, through Donate Life New York.

“Brianna is amazing and proof positive of the importance

of CPR. Now she is trying to help give the gift of life to others.

The Barkers have worked tirelessly to spread the word that

CPR can and will save lives. We hope others will join

their crusade to turn the CPR in Schools Bill into law,” said

Julianne Hart, AHA NYS Government Relations Director.

“I never thought that I would need to know how to use

CPR. I don’t even know how I did it,” said Ms. Rouse, “After

Kaitlyn’s death, I was afraid I didn’t do it right. No parent

should ever have to feel that way.”

Kaitlyn’s family has since started the PEACE Foundation

– PEACE stands for Prescription - Education - Abuse - Coun-

seling and Empowerment. PEACE will be one of the few

organizations in the east aimed specifically at prescription

drug abuse. Ms. Rouse is a tireless advocate for preventing

prescription drug abuse, serving on multiple councils and

advocacy groups for teens.

Both families feel blessed that they found each other. They

have connected on Facebook through the “In Memory of

Kaitlyn Nicole Rouse” page. Her story there says that Kaitlyn

wanted to be a cardiologist to make a difference and save

lives. Because of CPR and her family’s selflessness through

organ donation, Kaitlin saved six lives.

People can learn more about CPR or find a local CPR

training class at www.heart.org/CPR . To show support for

the CPR in Schools Bill, contact your representative through

www.yourethecure.org.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is devoted to saving

people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and

No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund

innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies,

and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and

treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the

nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated

to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get

involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit www.heart.org or call

any of our offices around the country. The AHA is the leader

in CPR education. Visit www.heart.org/CPR.

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Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center announces new OrthopedicSurgery Residency Program

Meadowlands Hospital Medical

Center (MHMC) recently an-

nounced the accreditation of its

new Orthopedic Surgery Resi-

dency Program, the hospital’s first

medical residency.

“Orthopedic surgery is an ex-

ceptionally challenging and com-

petitive specialty and we’re

honored that our hospital has been

selected as the training ground for

new surgeons,” said Dr. Maurizio

Miglietta, MHMC Chief of Sur-

gery and Director of Medical Ed-

ucation. “This is the first of what

will be several residency programs

provided by Meadowlands Hospi-

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The new residency program, ac-

credited by the American Osteo-

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on July 1, 2013. The five-year pro-

gram is approved for twenty posi-

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The MHMC program is unique

in that it is designed to give partic-

ipants a greater depth and breadth

of experiences by exposing them

to a variety of patient populations

in the Meadowlands region. We are

thrilled to welcome an academic

environment at the hospital.”

The hospital has also expanded

its patient programs and services.

The MHMC Emergency Services

launched a fleet of six ambulances

and three support vehicles. The

Outpatient Physician’s Center has

increased the number of ambulatory

services provided, providing pa-

tients with specialized care in one

convenient location.

MHMC is accredited by DNV,

the Joint Commission on Accredi-

tation of Healthcare Organizations,

the American Diabetes Association,

the American College of Radiology,

and the Medical Society of New

Jersey. Memberships include the

American Hospital Association, the

New Jersey Hospital Association,

and the Hudson Perinatal Consor-

tium. Meadowlands Hospital is cer-

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ratings in Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and

Mammography, making it one of

only a few select hospitals with

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and by the Clinical Laboratory Im-

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part of the Centers for Medicare &

Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital

Quality Initiative, Meadowlands

was the highest ranked hospital in

Hudson County for physician com-

munication, pain management,

cleanliness, overall care and recom-

mendations. MHMC also received

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Medical Center for additional spe-

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to serve people living in the area,”

said Lynn McVey, MHMC Acting

CEO. “By bringing in physicians to

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SCVTS Health Occupation students acquire hands-on experience during Matheny visit

Visiting with Matheny adult patient Rasheedah Mahali are, clockwise from lower left:Jocelyne Munoz (glasses) and Michaelle Pelaez of Bound Brook; NJ; Dayanna Mendoza,North Plainfield, NJ; Nancy Giamo, Bridgewater, NJ; Ina Geathers, Somerville; NJ; DanielaLopez, Raritan, NJ; Sabrinna Miranda and Zoe Ledesma, North Plainfield; and BethanySchultz, Hillsborough, NJ.

Health occupation students from the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in

Bridgewater, NJ, regularly rotate through the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack,

NJ, to observe treatment sessions in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, music

therapy, recreation therapy, dietary services and pharmacy services. During the most recent visit in

early January, the students, according to their instructor Kim Vasaturo, “were genuinely amazed at all

the adaptive equipment and truly astonished at how, despite their disabilities, these young people

(Matheny patients) are just like them.”

Among the activities the students experienced were: driving motorized wheelchairs, riding on adap-

tive bicycles and getting raised into a wheelchair by Matheny’s overhead lift system. Matheny is a

special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental

disabilities. The SCVTS students are encouraged to connect conventional classroom instruction with

work-linked experiences.

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Atlantic Health System, honored for Security Program, receives Inaugural Cso40 Award

Atlantic Health System has been

selected as one of the inaugural

2013 CSO40 Award honorees by

IDG’s CSO magazine.

The parent organization of

Morristown, Overlook and Newton

Medical Centers and Goryeb

Children’s Hospital was selected

for its “Red Cell” program, a

method in which AHS’s security

team finds ways to improve the

hospital system’s security – by

attempting to thwart it.

The prestigious honor is bestowed

upon a select group of organiza-

tions that have demonstrated that

their security projects/initiatives

have created outstanding business

value and thought leadership for

their companies. Atlantic Health

System will accept its award at the

CSO40 Security Confab + Awards

conference held on April 2-3, 2013,

just outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlantic Health System was se-

lected for its protection and security

services department’s “Red Cell”

program. “Red Cell,” which was

also recognized by the Joint Com-

mission in 2012 among a list of best

practices in health care security, is

among the examples of the depart-

ment’s preparedness initiatives.

The program includes regular

infiltration testing, in which under-

cover security agents attempt to

gain unauthorized access to sensi-

tive areas of Atlantic Health System

facilities, in order to identify and

prevent potential breaches. During

these surveys, the undercover,

plainclothes agents test locks and

access to equipment, as well as the

ability of employees to question or

challenge individuals as to whether

they are authorized to be in a

particular area.

“The best way to begin to fortify

your security is to identify the

potential risks,” said Alan Robin-

son, director of protection and

security services and emergency

management for Atlantic Health

System. “Continually testing our

system, especially our employees’

attention to security, is crucial to

preventing these risks.”

CSO is the premier content and

community resource for security

decision-makers leading “business

risk management” efforts within

their organization. Starting in 2013,

the CSO40 Awards recognizes 40

organizations for security projects

and initiatives that demonstrate out-

standing business value and thought

leadership. The CSO40 Awards are

scored according to a uniform set of

criteria by a panel of judges that in-

cludes security leaders, industry

experts, and academics.

“We would like to congratulate

this inaugural class of CSO40

Award honorees,” said Derek

Slater, editor in chief, CSO. “This

year's honorees have created

outstanding security projects and

initiatives that have truly resulted in

positive long-lasting outcomes for

their organizations. We are pleased

to have these organizations as

our first class of CSO40 Award

honorees.”

Atlantic Health System’s security

force oversees approximately nine

million square feet of facilities

throughout New Jersey. The depart-

ment has a senior staff with 300-

plus combined years of experience

in law enforcement, investigation,

security, fire safety, regulatory com-

pliance and emergency manage-

ment, and utilizes state-of-the-art

technology to keep staff, patients

and visitors safe.

For more information about

Atlantic Health System, please visit

www.atlantichealth.org.

For more information about CSO

magazine, visit www.csoonline.com.

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Plymouth Rock Assurance is a marketing name used by a group of separate companies that write and manage property and casualty insurance in multiple states. Insurance in New Jersey is offered by Plymouth Rock Management Company of New Jersey on behalf of High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company and their affiliates. Each company is financially responsible only for its own insurance products. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policies as issued by each company. Group discounts apply to policies written in High Point Property and Casualty Insurance Company. If the discount is not currently applied, it may be added upon request. May not be combined with any other group discounts. Offer available to New Jersey residents only.

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The Chang Foundation, based in

Westfield, New Jersey, recently pre-

sented Children’s Specialized Hos-

pital Foundation with a pledge for

$250,000. The funding will support

the renovation of the pediatric am-

bulatory care center which provides

specialty physician services to chil-

dren with a variety of special needs.

The support from the Chang Foun-

dation will enable the hospital to

renovate the unit and ultimately en-

hance the entire patient experience.

The origin of the Chang Founda-

tion’s mission is to help young peo-

ple who cannot afford much needed

medical treatment on their own.

“When we considered Children's

Specialized Hospital, we realized

that we had a perfect fit,” said

Michael Miller, Chang Foundation

investment advisor. “We are glad to

have been of assistance to Chil-

dren's Specialized and know that

our grant will help many deserving

young people.”

As the largest pediatric rehabili-

tation hospital in the United States,

Children’s Specialized Hospital of-

fers highly experienced pediatric

medical subspecialists who are

leaders in their fields. The compre-

hensive range of medical subspe-

cialists available at Children’s

Specialized Hospital include those

in the following disciplines: devel-

opmental pediatrics, pediatric

physiatry (physical medicine and

rehabilitation), pediatric neurology,

orthopedics, urology, ophthalmol-

ogy, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose,

and throat), orthotics and casting &

splinting.

“The improvements will allow us

to provide a more welcoming, family

friendly environment,” said Dr. Uday

Mehta, associate medical director

and neuro-developmental pediatri-

cian for Children’s Specialized Hos-

pital in Mountainside. “We diagnose

and treat children with conditions

such as autism, ADHD, develop-

mental delays, brain injuries, fetal al-

cohol syndrome and cerebral palsy.

The Chang Foundation’s very gener-

ous gift will undoubtedly change the

way healthcare is given to this very

special group of patients.”

Children’s Specialized Hospital is

the preeminent provider of rehabili-

tation services for children with spe-

cial needs. The hospital serves

children affected by brain injury,

spinal cord injury, premature birth,

autism, developmental delays, and

life-changing illnesses. Children’s

Specialized Hospital has eight sites

in New Jersey and treats 19,000 chil-

dren each year, making it the largest

pediatric rehabilitation system of its

kind in the nation. Services include

outpatient services, acute rehabilita-

tion, and long-term care through its

sites in Bayonne, Clifton, Mountain-

side, Toms River, Fanwood, Hamil-

ton, New Brunswick and Roselle

Park as well as outreach programs in

many communities.

Children’s Specialized Hospital

Foundation supports the programs

and services of the hospital. The

Foundation is ranked among the top

six pediatric hospital foundations in

the country. To help, or find more

information, visit www.childrens-

specialized.org.

Chang Foundation makes gift of $250,000 to Children’sSpecialized Hospital Foundation

From left to right: Phil Salerno, president and chief developmentofficer for Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation; CyreneFoltz, Chang Foundation treasurer; Gweneth McNabola, ChangFoundation president and David Foltz, Chang Foundation legalcounsel. The check was presented at the Children’s SpecializedHospital Ambulatory Care Center in Mountainside.

Funding to support renovation of

Specialty Pediatric Care Center

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NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION

"Nursing: Issues of Our Times"

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DAY - WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2013 A REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR NURSE EDUCATORS

CONVENTION – DAY ONE Thursday, March 21st

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8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Convention Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. GRAND EXHIBITION HALL OPEN (Free Morning Refreshments) 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. New Jersey Nursing Convention’s Opening Ceremonies 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. KEYNOTE SESSION (Contact Hours)

Topic: “Pride In The Profession: What’s Great About Nursing” Speaker: Liz Jazweic, RN, President and Founder of Liz, Inc., Oak Lawn, II.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) There will be 18 Poster Presentations available for review that highlight current issues in health care. 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING - 2013 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING (Contact Hours) 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION LUNCHEON (Contact Hours)

Topic: “Let’s Talk About Sex and the Older Woman” Speaker: Dr. Gerti Heider, Associate Professor, UMDNJ School of Nursing

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. STUDENT TRACK ONLY -- CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS STU1 – TOPIC: Interviewing Techniques & Job Seeking SPEAKER: Claudia Cotarelo, Talent Acquisition and Strategic Recruiter, Atlantic Health System OBJECTIVES: Identify social media, interviewing techniques, searching for a job, and effective resume writing. STU2 – TOPIC: NCLEX Test Tips SPEAKER: Laura Moskaluk , RN, MSN, CNE, Faculty, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School OBJECTIVES: Review of basis prioritization mnemonic; review of alternate form questions; sample NCLEX style questions 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. STUDENT TRACK ONLY -- CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS STU3 – TOPIC: Interviewing Techniques & Job Seeking -- (Repeat of STU-1 Topic) STU4 – TOPIC: NCLEX Test Tips – (Repeat of STU-2 Topic) 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) A1-TOPIC: The Transgender Population: The “T” In LGBT SPEAKER: Barbara Chamberlain, PhD, APRN, MBA, President, BJC Consultants OBJECTIVES: Describe the history of the LGBT movement; Compare and contrast the unique needs of the transgender individual; State one victim of transgender hate crimes; Explore the myths surrounding the LGBT population. A2 – TOPIC: A Nurse’s Role in Disasters SPEAKER: Kathe M. Conlon, BSN,RN,CEM MSHS, Burn Disaster & Emergency Preparedness Education Coordinator, St. Barnabas OBJECTIVES: Identify disaster types and implement appropriate nursing interventions for pt. care; Understand evolution of

disaster nursing and its role in modern times; Understand the impact of disasters on nursing practice. A3 – TOPIC: Dealing With Difficult Student Situations SPEAKER: Patricia A. Castaldi, DNP, RN, ANEF, Director, Practical Nursing Program, Union County College OBJECTIVES: Recognize difficult situations that may occur in nursing education setting; Identify effective strategies for

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Alyssa Kizun, MSW, LCSW, CCM, Director of Care Management, Somerset Medical Center OBJECTIVES: Identify and discuss the formation, implementation and results of a community collaborative for Care

Transitions utilizing the Coleman Transitions Care Model; Discuss formation of community provider collaborations and the implementation of evidenced based models of care.

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CONVENTION WELCOME CELEBRATION (NJLN Scholarship Drawing, Attendee Prize Drawing) 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) B1 - TOPIC: S.O.S. – Support Our Staff and Stop The “Suffering in Silence” SPEAKER: Susan Fisher Brown, RN, Owner of CISM company called S.O.S. Crew Rescue, LLC OBJECTIVES: Describe Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and explain the significance of the implementation of

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B2 – TOPIC: Understanding Cultural Diversity – Improving Patient Outcomes: Keys to Providing Culturally

Competent, Congruent, and Sensitive Care SPEAKER: V. Alexandra Hascup, PhD, MSN, RN, CTN, CCES, Asst. Professor, Kean University, College of Nursing OBJECTIVES: Define cultural terms including cultural sensitivity and competency; Develop knowledge of culturally

competent care and behavior strategies that lead to improved patient outcomes; B3 – TOPIC: The Walking Wounded: Consequences of Recurrent Sports Related Head Injuries SPEAKER: Christine Wade, RN, BSN, CRRN, Nurse Manager, Brain Trauma Unit, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute OBJECTIVES: Discuss the effects of head injuries for all ages in sports and repeated injuries; Review how brain injury can be

very subtle and complex at the same time. B4 – TOPIC Everything We Learned in Kindergarten: Arts and Crafts for Simulation SPEAKERS: Pamela J. Hicks, MSN, RN, Skills Laboratory Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College Susan Ellison, MSN, RNC, CNE, Course Coordinator, Raritan Bay Medical Ctr./Middlesex County College OBJECTIVES: Discuss the creation of environmental props to enhance the realism of the simulation; Demonstrate how to

create a variety of moulage techniques; Identify strategies to integrate moulage into simulation. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Campaign Reception Hosted by the Sylvia C. Edge Endowment Board and the New Jersey League for Nursing

Friday, March 22, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Convention Registration Open 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Grand Exhibition Hall Open (Free Morning Refreshments ) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL OPEN 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. POSTER SESSION (Contact Hours) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. KEYNOTE SESSION (Contact Hours)

Topic: “Don’t Get Sick In July” Speaker: Theresa Brown, BSN, RN,OCN, Writer and national lecturer, Pittsburgh, PA. 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visit Exhibits & Poster Sessions (Contact Hours) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) C1 – TOPIC: Adjunct Orientation: The Key To A Successful Academic Year SPEAKER: Nancy Berger, RN, MSN,CNE, Director of Nursing Education, Middlesex County College Nursing OBJECTIVES: Discuss research regarding importance of adjunct orientation in the college/nursing education realm; C2 – TOPIC: Making a Difference in Ghana Through Community Nursing SPEAKER: Michelle L. Foley, MA, RN, CNE, (retired nurse educator) OBJECTIVES: Provide overview of Ghanaian culture; Describe village experiences and its impact on nursing and health care; C3 – TOPIC: Wound Management: Past, Present and Future SPEAKER: Tracey Siegel, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CNE, EdD (c), Program Coordinator, Middlesex County College Nursing OBJECTIVES: Discuss wound healing research and its impact upon nursing practice; Identify factors that affect wound

healing; Review topical therapies and describe appropriate topical therapy based upon wound assessment. C4 - TOPIC: Diabetes: Improving Outcomes, How Sweet It Is SPEAKERS: Dawn Gallagher, RN, CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. Jackie Plick, RN,BSN,MA,ANP-C,CDE, Diabetes Nurse Educator, Somerset Diabetes Ctr, Somerset Medical Ctr. OBJECTIVES: Review how Diabetes is managed today, including new therapies and education techniques; Discuss

Diabetes Education for the hospitalized patient and preparing them for discharge; Explore the role of the Certified Diabetes Educator as a partner in improving outcomes and wellness.

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. NEW JERSEY LEAGUE FOR NURSING CONVENTION LUNCHEON (Contact Hours) Topic: “Finding Balance As You Care For Others: Putting Your Oxygen On First” Speaker: Phyllis S. Quinlan, RN-Bc, PhD, Founder, MFW Consultants, Queens County, NY 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS (Contact Hours) D1 - TOPIC: Learning Is Fun: It’s Not Death By Powerpoint and Lecture SPEAKERS: Mary Ann Balut, RN, MSN, APN-C, Raritan Valley Community College; Donna Gray, RN, MSN, CNE, and Kimberly Seaman, RN, MSN, CNE, JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing OBJECTIVES: Demonstrate active learning pedagogies including audience participation of nurse educators; Evaluation of the

learning process will be provided and remediation strategies discussed; Learner participation in the classroom provides teacher assessment of learning outcomes and prompt feedback for learner.

D2 - TOPIC: Opportunities in Nursing: Beyond the Bedside SPEAKER: Jennifer Lerner, RN, BA, Staff Nurse, Oncology Unit, St. Barnabas Medical Center OBJECTIVES: Discuss many opportunities that exist away from the bedside; Provide current and future nurses with a deeper

knowledge of the healthcare industry and the wide variety of career alternatives.

New Jersey League for Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.P250-9/11-14.

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BRIEF SUMMARYNitroMist® (nitroglycerin) lingual aerosol Rx OnlyINDICATIONS AND USAGE– NitroMist is indicated for acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. CONTRAINDICATIONS– PDE5 Inhibitor Use: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guano-sine monophosphate (cGMP)-specifi c phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), as PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. Severe Anemia: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia. Increased Intracranial Pressure: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure. Hypersensitivity: NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to it or to other nitrates or nitrites. Skin reactions consistent with hypersensitivity have been observed with organic nitrates. WARN-INGS AND PRECAUTIONS– Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to the development of tolerance. Only the smallest number of doses required for effective relief of the acute anginal attack should be used. As tolerance to other forms of nitroglycerin develops, the effect of sublingual nitroglycerin on exercise tolerance, although still observable, is reduced. Hypotension: Severe hypotension, particularly with upright posture, may occur even with small doses of nitroglycerin. The drug should therefore be used with caution in patients who may be volume-depleted or who, for whatever reason, are already hypotensive. Hypotension induced by nitroglycerin may be accompanied by paradoxical bradycardia and increased angina pectoris. The benefi ts of NitroMist in patients with acute myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure have not been established. If one elects to use NitroMist in these conditions, careful clinical or hemodynamic monitoring must be used because of the possibility of hypotension and tachycardia. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Nitrate therapy may aggravate the angina caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Headache: Nitroglycerin produces dose-related headaches, which may be severe. Tolerance to headaches occurs. ADVERSE REACTIONS– Headache, which may be severe and persistent, may occur immediately after nitroglycerin use. Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Postural hypotension, as manifest by vertigo, weakness, palpitation, and other symptoms, may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients. Marked sensitivity to the hypotensive effects of nitrates (manifested by nausea, vomiting, weakness, diaphoresis, pallor, and collapse) may occur at therapeutic doses. Syncope due to nitrate vasodilatation has been reported. DRUG INTERACTIONS– PDE5 Inhibitors: Administration of NitroMist is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specifi c phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). PDE5 inhibitors such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. The time course and dose dependence of this interaction have not been studied, and use within a few days of one another cannot be recommended. Appropriate supportive care for the severe hypotension has not been studied, but it seems reasonable to treat this as a nitrate overdose, with elevation of the extremities and with central volume expansion. The use of any form of nitroglycerin during the early days of acute myo-cardial infarction requires particular attention to hemodynamic monitoring and clinical status. Antihypertensives: Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects. Marked orthostatic hypotension has been reported when calcium channel blockers and organic nitrates were used concomitantly. Labetolol blunts the refl ex tachycardia produced by nitroglycerin without preventing its hypotensive effects. If labetolol is used with nitroglycerin in patients with angina pectoris, additional hypotensive effects may occur. Aspirin: Coadministra-tion of aspirin and nitroglycerin has been reported to result in increased nitroglycerin maximum concentrations by as much as 67% and AUC by 73% when administered as a single dose. The vasodilatory and hemodynamic effects of nitroglycerin may be enhanced by concomitant administration of aspirin. Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator (t-PA): Intravenous administration of nitroglycerin decreases the thrombolytic effect of tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA). Plasma levels of t-PA are reduced when coadministered with nitroglycerin. Therefore, caution should be observed in patients receiving nitroglycerin during t-PA therapy. Heparin: Intravenous nitroglycerin reduces the anticoagulant effect of heparin. Activated partial thromboplastin times (APTT) should be monitored in patients receiving heparin and intravenous nitroglycerin. It is not known if this effect occurs following single nitroglycerin doses. Ergotamine: Oral administration of nitroglycerin markedly decreases the fi rst-pass metabolism of dihydroergotamine and subsequently increases its oral bioavailability. Ergotamine is known to precipitate angina pectoris. Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS– Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C: Animal reproduction and teratogenicity studies have not been conducted with NitroMist or nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. It is also not known whether NitroMist can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. A teratogenicity study was conducted in the third mating of F0 generation female rats administered dietary nitroglycerin for gestation day 6 to day 15 at dose levels used in the 3-generation reproduction study. In offspring of the high-dose nitroglycerin group, increased incidence of diaphragmatic hernias and decreased hyoid bone ossifi cation were seen. The latter fi nding probably refl ects delayed development rather than a potential teratogenic effect, thus indicating no clear evidence of teratogenicity of nitroglycerin. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. NitroMist should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether nitroglycerin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when NitroMist is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of nitroglycerin in pediatric patients have not been established. Geriatric Use: Clinical studies of NitroMist did not include suffi cient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other rep-

orted clinical experience has not identifi ed differences in responses between elderly (greater than or equal to 65 years) and younger (less than 65 years) patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, refl ecting the greater frequencyof decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. OVERDOSAGE– Signs and symptoms of hemodynamiceffects: The effects of nitroglycerin overdose are generally the results of nitroglycerin’s capacity to induce vasodilatation, venous pooling, reduced cardiac output, and hypotension. These hemodynamic changes may have protean manifestations, including increased intracranial pressure with any or all of persistent throbbing headache, confusion, and moderate fever; vertigo; palpitations; tachycardia; visual disturbances; nausea and vomiting (possibly with colic and evenbloody diarrhea); syncope (especially in the upright posture); dyspnea, later followed by reduced ventilatory effort, diaphoresis, with the skin either fl ushedor cold and clammy; heart block and bradycardia; paralysis; coma; seizures; and death. No specifi c antagonist to the vasodilator effects of nitroglycerin is known, and no intervention has been subject to controlled study as a therapy of nitroglycerin overdose. Because the hypotension associated with nitroglycerinoverdose is the result of venodilatation and arterial hypovolemia, prudent therapy in this situation should be directed toward increase in central fl uid volume. Passive elevation of the patient’s legs may be suffi cient, but intravenous infusion of normal saline or similar fl uid may also be necessary. The use of epinephrineor other arterial vasoconstrictors in this setting is not recommended. In patients with renal disease or congestive heart failure, therapy resulting in central volume expansion is not without hazard. Treatment of nitroglycerin overdose in these patients may be subtle and diffi cult, and invasive monitoring may berequired. Methemoglobinemia: Methemoglobinemia has been rarely reported with organic nitrates. The diagnosis should be suspected in patients who exhibit signs of impaired oxygen delivery despite adequate arterial PO2. Classically, methemoglobinemic blood is described as chocolate brown, without color changeon exposure to air. If methemoglobinemia is present, intravenous administration of methylene blue, 1 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg of body weight, may be required.NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY– Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility: Animal carcinogenicity studies with sublingually administered or lingual spray nitroglycerin have not been performed. Rats receiving up to 434 mg/kg/day of dietary nitroglycerin for 2 years developed dose-related fi brotic and neoplastic changes in liver, including carcinomas, and interstitial cell tumors in testes. At the highest dose, the incidences of hepatocellular carcinomas was 52% compared to 0% in untreated controls. Incidences of testicular tumors were 52% vs 8% in controls. Lifetime dietary administration of up to 1058 mg/kg/day of nitroglycerin was not tumorigenic in mice. Nitroglycerin was found to have reverse mutation activity in the Salmonella typhimurium strain TA1535 (Ames assay). A similar mutation in S. typhimurium strain was also reported for other NO donors. Nevertheless, there was no evidence of mutagenicity inan in vivo dominant lethal assay with male rats treated with oral doses of up to about 363 mg/kg/day or in ex vitro cytogenic tests in rat and dog tissues. In vitro cytogenetic assay using Chinese hamster ovary cells showed no chromosomal aberrations. In a 3-generation reproduction study, rats received dietary nitroglycerin at doses up to about 408 mg/kg/day (males) to 452 mg/kg/day (females) for 5 months (females) or 6 months (males) prior to mating of the F0 generation with treatment continuing through successive F1 and F2 generations. The highest dose was associated with decreased feed intake and bodyweight gain in both sexes at all matings. No specifi c effect on the fertility of the F0 generation was seen. Infertility noted in subsequent generations, however, was attributed to increased interstitial cell tissue and aspermatogenesis in the high-dose males. PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION– Interaction with PDE5 Inhibitors - NitroMist should not be used in patients who are using medications for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafi l, vardenafi l, and tadalafi l. These products have been shown to increase the hypotensive effects of nitrate drugs such as NitroMist. Administration - Patients should be instructedthat prior to initial use of NitroMist Lingual aerosol, the pump must be primed by pressing the actuator button 10 times to ensure proper dose priming. If the product is not used for more than 6 weeks, the bottle can be adequately re-primed with 2 sprays. NitroMist is meant to be sprayed on or under the tongue at the beginning of angina or to prevent an angina attack. Treatment with nitroglycerin products such as NitroMist may be associated with lightheadedness on standing, especially just after rising from a laying or seated position. This effect may be more frequent in patients who have consumed alcohol, since alcohol use contributes to hypotension. If possible, patients should be seated when taking NitroMist. This reduces the likelihood of falling due to lightheadedness ordizziness. Headache - Headaches can sometimes accompany treatment with nitroglycerin. In patients who get these headaches, the headaches may indicate activity of the drug. Tolerance to headaches develops. Flushing - Flushing, drug rash and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy. Container information - The NitroMist bottle should not be forcefully opened. Because NitroMist contains a highly fl ammable propellant (butane),do not have the container burned after use and do not spray directly towards fl ames. While the container is in the upright position, if the liquid reaches the top to middle of the hole on the side of the container, a new supply should be obtained. When the liquid reaches the bottom of the hole, the remaining doses will have less than label content.Manufactured for Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC Cranford, NJ 07016 by Dynamit Nobel GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany Marketed and Distributed by: Akrimax Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Cranford, NJ 07016 USANitroMist is a registered trademark of NovaDel Pharma Inc., used by permission. 141B002 10/2012

* Priming NitroMist: After receiving a new prescription or refi ll, patients should remove the plastic cap, place forefi nger on actuator button, and press 10 times. NitroMist is now primed for 6 weeks and ready to use. If not used for more than 6 weeks, the NitroMist bottle can be adequately reprimed with 2 sprays.

† Store at room temperature (25°C, 77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-85°F).

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