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1. Welcome to Banner Estrella Medical Center!
3. Healing Environment Non-smoking campus
Healing gardens
Natural light within interior spaces
Open space, walkways
Therapeutic art and music
Living area for loved ones in each patient room
Complementary programs and services
Meditation Chapel
5. Medical Executive Committee
Back row (left to right) James Hawkins, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Chair, Lawrence Kline, DO, Vice Chief of Staff, James Ferraro, DO,
Medicine Chair, Ken Welch, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Jon King, MD, Immediate Past Chief of Staff, Del Black, MD Anesthesia Chair,
Kevin Brady, MD, Cardiology/CVT Chair, David Cohen, MD, Emergency Medicine Chair, Florian Walter, DO, OB/Gyn Chair
Front row (left to right) Kent Johnson, MD, Chief of Staff , Sandy Gladding, MD, Surgery Chair, Robert Gould, CEO, Mystie Johnson,
MD, Secretary/Treasurer, Brijesh Bobba, MD, Hospitalist Representative, Lisa Ring, MD, Pediatrics Chair
Not pictured:
Cecil Vaughn, MD, Endovascular Committee Chair, Threasa Frouge, MD, Radiology/Radiation Oncology Chair, Gavin Parisi, MD,
Member-At-Large
6. Hospital LeadershipSenior Operations Staff
Rob Gould – Chief Executive Officer
Gary Foster – Associate Administrator
Scott Leckey – Chief Financial Officer
Ken Welch, MD – Chief Medical Officer
Karin Toci, RN – Chief Nursing Officer
Dina Steinberg – Chief Human Resources Officer
Other Administrative Team Members:
Leslie Cox – Director, Medical Staff Services
Cheryl Poland – Director, Physician Resources
Tiffany Tcheng – Public Relations
7. Chief Medical Officer Goals Collegiality of Medical Staff
Operate in highly collaborative manner
Team approach
Address Disruptive Behavior
Advanced Clinical Information System
CPOE/EMR
Clinical Connectivity
Power Notes (PNED and PN2G)
PRC (Professional Review Committee)
Effective/Efficient Peer Review Process
8. Medical Staff Services Office Medical Staff Services provides administrative support to the Medical Staff organization and acts as a liaison between
you and administration. Responsibilities include: Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, regulatory
compliance, ensuring appropriate credentialing and peer review mechanisms to provide for a high quality
medical staff, and administration of student/resident rotations and Continuing Medical Education programs.
We are located behind Administration on the first floor in the Diagnostic & Treatment building.
Monday – Thursday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Friday 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Phone: 623-327-3227 Fax: 623-327-5488
Director:
Leslie Cox, CPMSM, CPCS 623-327-5048
Medical Staff Coordinator Sr.:
Kelly Brillhart, CPCS 623-327-5029
Medical Staff Coordinators:
Monique Benavidez 623-327-5164
Leslee DuFrain, CPCS 623-327-5228
Susy Power, CPCS 623-327-5049
Administrative Assistant:
Traci Jones 623-327-5047
9. Physician Resources Cheryl Poland, Director,
Physician Resources
Phone: 623-327-5006
Networking
Patient Referral
Physician Directory
Social Events
Office Staff & Local Resources
Problem Resolution
Information on Hospital Services
Physician Recruitment
10. Physician Referral Program 230-CARE (602-230-2273)
Free service for Banner physicians who meet criteria:
“Active” or “Community Based” physicians
In good standing at Banner facility where practicing
Must be accepting new patients
Application is available via the telephone or over the internet at www.bannerhealth.com/physicianprofile
Complete Physician Profile; Update annually
11. Clinical Informatics Coordinator
Provides training and assistance for Computer Physician Order Entry/Electronic Medical Record (CPOE/EMR)
Please contact Carol Ricketts, RN, Clinical Informatics Coordinator (CIC), at Phone No. 623-327-5134 or Pager No. 602-250-0966 to schedule CPOE/EMR training. It is recommended you complete this 4-5 hour training session prior to Medical Staff appointment to avoid delays in exercising privileges as it may take several business days to obtain sign-on credentials. You will receive a password for access to the electronic medical record once membership and privileges are approved by the Banner Health Board.
12. Quality Management Quality Management oversees the Performance Improvement Program, ensures BEMC compliance with
accrediting and regulatory organizations, utilizes department specific and Quality Departmental data to
implement evidenced based solutions to improve specific departmental and overall hospital quality, increases
visibility of BEMC positive quality outcomes both internally and externally to achieve quality recognition,
Proactively implements Banner franchise model/best practices and hospital wide solutions in anticipation of
Quality and risk issues that may impact patient care, implements solutions to ensure compliance with the 2010
National Patient Safety Goals.
Located on the second floor
Monday – Friday / 7:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Quality Management Clinical Specialists are assigned to every medical staff committee and attend all meetings.
Facilitate the peer review process. (Please see the peer review committee slide)
Contact information:
Tom Snyder, RN, BSN, MBA Quality Director 623-327-5122
Ruth Hoskins, RN, BSN, CPHQ, Quality Specialist 623-327-5042
Brenda Bassett, BS, MLS (ASCP) Quality Specialist 623-327-4125
Lori Buffington, BSHS, RHIT, Systems Consult 623-327-5311
13. 2010 National Patient Safety Goals Accuracy of patient identification
Effective communication among caregivers
Safety of using medications
Reduce risk of health care-associated infections
Reconcile medications across continuum of care
Reduce risk of patient harm resulting from falls
Prevent health care associated pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers)
Identify safety risks inherent in patient population
Universal Protocol for preventing wrong site, wrong procedure, and wrong person surgery
14. Professional Review Committee
The Professional Review Committee (PRC) is a diverse group of physicians charged with evaluating cases and processes that come to the attention of Quality Management and/or Medical Staff Services departments. The PRC serves as a non-biased link between hospital quality review and the medical staff. In most hospitals, peer review often goes on behind the scenes. However, the philosophy at BEMC is to bring this function to light so that all can benefit from thoughtful analysis and constructive thinking.
The committee gives input into this confidential process designed to improve the quality of care from the perspectives of the individual practitioner and the hospital system. The PRC identifies concerns about hospital and nursing processes which are referred to the appropriate committee or department for review and feedback. External reviewers are utilized when warranted and cases are discussed with the physicians involved who are encouraged to participate in peer review.
15.
HIMS (General)
623-327-5330
Dictation/Transcription
Sally Gamez
623-327-5316
Record Completion
Gloria Varney
623-327-5323
Record Completion (OB)
Terri Rhoades
623-327-5312
Coding
Marla Hackett
623-327-5326
ROI (Release of Information)
Tammy Alexander
623-327-5320
Oncology Registry
Danielle Fuller, Cancer Registrar
623-327-5246
Health Information Management Services (HIMS)
16. HIPAA: Patient Confidentiality Confidentiality of Patients’ Medical Records:
Property of Hospital
Confidential
Written authorization required for release in accordance with law and Banner policies
Safeguarded against unauthorized disclosure, use, loss, defacement and tampering
HIMS logs all requests for access to medical record information
Extremely Sensitive Patient Information:
Requires additional protection from disclosure
Hospital requires special consent for release
“HIV-related” and “communicable disease- related” information includes positive and negative information
Faxing Medical Records:
Fax number and recipient are verified prior to transmission
Confidential information noted on cover sheet
Medical records access to confidential materials is only permissible when the person seeking
access is involved in the care of the patient or is involved in some other appropriate authorized
activity. All access to electronic records is tracked and unauthorized access to a patient’s record will not be tolerated.
17. Clinical Documentation Specialists CDMP is a method to assist the physician, via the documentation clarification and coding
process, with the help of Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) to provide the most
accurate and compliant documentation for each patient. The role of the CDSs is to have clinical
knowledge and be well versed in the Medicare rules as well as documentation options and the
impact these options can have on severity ratings. CDSs will be utilized concurrently on the
floors and will assist the physicians in using "compliant" language in addition to helping with
communication to the hospital coders.
Compliant Documentation Management Program (CDMP)
Dedicated team of coding / nursing professionals
BEMC Team:
Cheryl Megaro, RN
623-327-5157
Bridget Evans, RN
623-327-5110
18. Hospitalist Service Banner Arizona Medical Clinic
Phone: 623-327-7313; Fax: 623-327-5437
Acute Inpatient Care Coverage 24/7
Admission and Discharge
Care coordination
Arrange transition to outpatient setting
Improve hospital systems
20. BEMC Offers: Emergency Care
Medical/Surgical Care
Cardiovascular Interventions
Open Heart Surgery
Women’s Care
Inpatient/Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging
Bariatric Surgery
Intensive Care and e-ICU
214 beds
84 Med/Surg
24 Orthopedic
12 Oncology
12 Med/Surg ICU
12 Cardiac ICU
60 Telemetry
33 Antepartum/ Postpartum
13 NICU
11 L&D Suites
Level II EQ Nursery
21. Flexible and Adaptable Interventional Suites Operating rooms, cath labs and interventional radiology suites with common support space
Large operating suites to accommodate robotics and changing technologies
Close proximity to Diagnostic Imaging
22. Online Pre-Registration Patients may pre-register for scheduled visits in advance, at their convenience, from home or office, using a secure, online system.
Located at: www.bannerhealth.com, keyword “pre-registration”
Must be submitted 48 hours prior to visit
Contact is Patient Registration Department:
623-327-4010
23. Procedure and Surgery Scheduling Cardiac Catheterization Lab & Special Procedures:
Scheduler is Cocoa Magana (623) 327-5444; hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. To schedule after-hours, call the team leader at (623) 826-8777.
OB procedures, C-sections, i.e. NST’s, Amniocentesis, Versions and labor inductions (623) 327-5871
Surginet (602-327-5448) handles:
Surgical cases in our Main operating rooms (General Surgery, Endovascular, CVOR)
Endoscopy procedures
For procedures the day of, please call (623) 327-5990
24. Estrella Surgery Center Separately-licensed, free-standing ambulatory surgery center
Located on BEMC campus, directly west of the hospital
Four operating suites, two GI suites, 14-bed recovery area
Operates 5 days/wk, same-day surgery, no overnight stays
Equipped for ENT, GI, Gynecology, Vascular, Urology, Ophthalmology and General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry and Pain Procedures
Partnership opportunities available
25. Medical Interpreters Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act requires that hospitals provide interpreting services to Limited English Proficients.
It is Banner Estrella policy to use ONLY a hospital Medical interpreter or telephone service contracted by Banner Health for interpreting to patients, patients’ family members and physicians.
Interpretation by family, friends, or untrained staff members is prohibited.
Hours of service are:
7a.m. – Midnight Monday through Friday
7a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
To contact a Spanish Interpreter during business hours, you can use Vocera at (602) 747-2255 and
Ask for “Interpreter.” Or, you can page an interpreter at (602) 223-5466.
For assistance with American Sign Language for our Hearing Impaired or Deaf patients please
contact:
Arizona Interpreting Services
Office: 480-961-7331
Fax: 480-961-8130
Pager: 602-851-7635
After Hours: For Cyracom dial 1-3700 from any phone
Enter account Number: 501015193
Pin Number: 7000
26. If you observe suspicious conduct or behavior while on hospital property or if you or someone else is the victim of a crime, call security dispatch at:
1-4400 (internal non-emergent)
1-6666 (internal emergency)
602-747-4400 (external)
ID Badge:
Please stop by the Medical Staff Services Department to obtain your ID Badge and parking pass. You will need to provide a legible government issued ID card (current driver’s license, military ID or passport). Physicians, allied health practitioners, residents and students must wear BEMC identification badge while on campus for:
Access to restricted areas
Identity verification for patients, staff and others
Parking:
Covered parking is located on the southeast side of the campus. Vehicle information such as make/model, color, year, state and license plate number is required to obtain your parking pass.
Physician Lounge:
The physician lounge is located on the first floor south of the Emergency Department. Hot breakfast is available, and lunch is served Monday – Friday from 11am – 2pm.
BEMC Security/ID Badge/Parking/Physicians Lounge
27. After Hours Assistance Administrative Supervisor Coverage from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday-Friday, and 24-hours/day on week-ends.
BEMC Main Phone: 623-327-4000
Vocera: Dial 602-747-2255 and ask for “Administrative Supervisor at Estrella”
Pager: 602-223-1878
If unable to reach an Administrative Supervisor, call Bed Placement at 623-327-4013. This number is staffed 24-hours/day, 7 days/week.
28. Patient Experience Major focus for BEMC
HCAHPS Patient Survey
Patient satisfaction scores measured and reported weekly
Keri Hackendahl, Director, Service Excellence: 623-327-4015
Kaaren DeShay, Manager, Patient Relations: 623-327-5230
Patient Experience: Helpful Hints
Introduce yourself.
Greet the patient with a touch.
Ask if you may sit down.
Finish by asking: “Have I answered all your questions, and is there anything else I can do for you?”
29. What physician-related questions are patients asked on the patient experience survey? During this hospital stay, how often did doctors treat you with courtesy and respect?
During this hospital stay, how often did doctors listen carefully to you?
During this hospital stay, how often did doctors explain things in a way you could understand?
Patients are provided with the following response options:
Never, Sometimes, Usually, Always
How will your patients answer these questions?
(To obtain your individual patient experience scores, contact
Service Excellence at (623) 327-4015)
30. Medical Staff Expectations Physician-to-Physician Communication
Initial patient visit within 24 hours of admission and daily visits thereafter
H&P dictated within 24 hours of admission
Documentation of daily visits
Consultations rendered and electronically recorded or dictated within 24 hours of notification.
20 minute call back
Professional Conduct and Ethical Behavior
Effective and timely communication with patients/families/staff
Participation in Peer Review and Quality Improvement Activities
Completion of Medical Records in accordance with Medical Staff Rules and Regulations
31. What is Throughput? Direct admits: Call Bed Placement (623) 327-4013 for direct admits.
Discharge time: 11:00a.m. goal.
Focus on complete and accurate discharge instructions and medication reconciliation.
Clinical conditions and referrals to Case Management and Social Work identified early to ensure appropriate, safe and timely discharge.
Inform patient and family of goals for discharge.
32. Disclosure of Unanticipated Patient Outcomes No blame culture
Provide timely information to patient or family regarding an unanticipated outcome
Physician’s responsibility with staff support
Maintain ongoing communication & follow-up
Document in the Medical Record
Refer to Banner Policy #9063 – Disclosure of Unanticipated Outcomes
33. Safe Prescribing Standards Write legibly
Curtail abbreviations, especially guard against:
“U” for Units
“qD” for Daily
DO NOT USE Trailing zeros
ALWAYS use a Leading ZERO when using decimals
PRN orders need to have an indication
Verbal orders only in an emergency
Expect “read-back” for telephone orders
34. Infection ControlValley Fever – What is it? Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) is a disease caused by inhaling spores of two fungi, Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii. The disease was originally named “Valley Fever” because of its discovery in California’s San Joaquin Valley, and is prevalent in Mexico, Texas, Nevada, Arizona and the Desert Southwest.
New cases in AZ - In 2008 - 4768, in 2009 – 10, 279
2009 BEMC – 72 cases
Signs & Symptoms Most people (about 60%) who become infected with Valley Fever have no apparent symptoms. If symptoms do develop, they occur within 3 weeks after inhaling the spores. Of the ones who have symptoms, some have mild disease where the disease appears like a persistent mild community acquired pneumonia.
The most common symptoms are cough, chest pain, fatigue, headache, and fever. After recovery, most people develop a lifelong immunity against re-infection. Five to ten percent of those infected experience more severe complications. In the 1%-2% of patients whose Valley Fever becomes disseminated, the fungal infection may spread from the lungs to the skin, joints, bones, and -in the most serious and potentially fatal complication- to the brain’s protective membranes.
Contact information:
John Po, MD, Medical Director, Infectious Disease 623-327-4144
Toni Lee, RN, Sr. Infection Preventionist Supervisor 623-327-5213
35. Banner Estrella Medical Center…Transforming the Healthcare Experience Our Mission: We exist to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.
We Value:
People Above All …by treating those we serve and each other with compassion, dignity and respect.
Excellence …by acting with integrity and striving for the highest quality care and service.
Results …We show we value results by exceeding the expectations of the people we serve,as well as the expectations we set for ourselves.