News & Views, September 23, 2013

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NEWS amp V I EWS

SEPTEMBER 23 2013

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Wheeling Away ndash Hundreds of riders participating in the 4th Annual Tour de Ford benefitting the Tom Groth Patient Medical Needs Fund rolled past landmarks and throughneighborhoods in Detroit among other locations to raise funds to provide health care medication equipment medical supplies and social services to thousands of uninsured Henry Fordpatients throughout southeast Michigan

With a single tap on a smartphone cancer patients now can access detailed information

about treatment options by cancer type GPS mapping to appointment locations as well

as schedule appointments and connect to their electronic medical record

The new ldquoapprdquo from the Center for Cancer Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital is the first

to be developed in the US specifically for cancer surgery patients It is free and availablefor download in the App Store on Android and Apple devices

The Center for Cancer Surgery app already is among the top-searched choices for thekeywords cancer and surgery in theApple app store

ldquoThis app is meant to serve as anat-a-glance touch point to locatephysicians and nurses on an individualpatients care team and it is searchableby diagnosis and departmentrdquo saysneurosurgeon Steven Kalkanis MDdirector of the Center for Cancer Surgerypart of the Josephine Ford CancerInstitute

ldquoOur hope is that this app will add

HF H DE VE LOPS SMAR T PHON E APP F ORCAN CER SU RGE RY

PATIENTS

L E V E L 1 T R A U M A V E R I F I C A T I O N R E N E W E D F O R

HENRY FORD

HOSPITALHenry Ford Hospitalrsquos verification as a Level 1 trauma center for its expertise in providing

high-quality trauma care has been renewed by the American College of Surgeons

The verification means Henry Ford is equipped to handle the most critically injuredpatients and has met high standards for trauma care education and research It must be

renewed every three yearsThe Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons is the highest national

recognition a trauma center can receiveHenry Ford one of four Level 1 trauma centers in metro Detroit also is one of the

busiest Last year its Emergency Department treated more than 95000 patientsldquoThis national distinction is a reflection of the specialized care and expertise of our

physicians nurses and staff in a multitude of areasrdquo says Amy Sisley MD division headof Acute Care Surgery and medical director of Trauma Services ldquoWersquore committed toproviding our patients the best chance of recovery after their injuriesrdquo

ldquoLevel 1 verification is recognition that Henry Ford Hospital meets an extensive array ofstandards for delivering the safest and most effective care to our patientsrdquo says GerardMartin MD chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine

Henry Ford has been verified a Level 1 trauma center since 1995To receive Level 1 verification a hospital must meet rigorous criteria defined by the

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NEWS amp VIEWS HENRY FORD HOSPITAL amp HEALTH NETWORK SEPTEMBER 23 2013

B L O O D D R I V E AT

HENRY FORDHOSPITAL

Henry Ford Hospital will be hosting a blood drive from 7 am ndash 445 pm Wednesday

Oct 9 in the first floor private dining rooms Every two seconds someone in the US needsblood and more than 44000 blood donations are needed every day The number onereason donors say they give blood is because they ldquowant to help othersrdquoDo youBelow are a few helpful tips for a successful donation

bull Hydrate ndash drink an extra 16 oz of liquid before and after your donationbull Maintain a healthy iron level in your dietbull Have a healthy meal before your donation ndash avoid foods high in fat just prior

to donationbull Remember to bring your IDDonors with appointments will be prioritized while walk-ins will be taken as space

allows For more information or to schedule an appointment go to redcrossbloodorg anduse the sponsor code HFH Or contact Kallie Riopelle at kriopel2hfhsorg bullThings To Do

Pre-EPIC Checklist

Annual Mandatory Education (AME) ndash All employees are required to completeAME by Sunday Dec 1 2013 Complete the course by Monday Sept 30 for a chanceto win a $100 Visareg gift card Finish the course Tuesday Oct 1 ndash Thursday Oct 31for a chance to win a $50 Visareg gift card Note Employees who were hired in 2013 arenot required to complete this AME the material is covered as part of the WOW NewEmployee Orientation

Flu Vaccinations ndash Free flu vaccinations are now available to Henry Ford employeesAll clinical and non-clinical employees must be vaccinated by Sunday Dec 1 2013Appointments for flu vaccinations are not required at the Employee Health ServicesClinic located on the Henry Ford Hospital Campus

2014 Open Enrollment (OE) for Flex Benefits ndash If you do not want to make anychanges to your Flex Benefits for 2014 you do not need to re-enroll during OE whichtakes places Monday Nov 4 - Monday Nov 18 2013 You will automatically receivethe same elections you chose for 2013 with the following exceptions FlexibleSpending Accounts and CTO Sell Back You must re-enroll for these benefits every

year If you cover your spouse on a HFHS medical plan you must also completean online verification form every year or you will be assessed a surcharge The FlexBenefits newsletter will be available online prior to Open Enrollment and the FlexBenefits Workbook will be available the first day of Open Enrollment Additional detailsincluding availability of these materials will be published in Monitor and Morning Post

Impact Plans ndash Data shows that doing impact plans effectively and following throughon them increases team engagement Each individual plays an important role in theirteamrsquos engagement If your team has not created or revised an impact plan ask yoursupervisor about doing so before the deadline All teams are responsible for creatingand updating impact plans the deadline is Friday Nov 1

Shadow of a Leader and Shadow of Influence nominations ndash Shadow of a Leaderand Shadow of Influence online nominations will be accepted Monday Oct 7 ndash FridayNov 18 If you have a supervisor or co-worker who consistently casts a positiveinfluence across the department take this opportunity to recognize themGo to HR Connect on HENRY and click on the ldquoShadowrdquo links under HR News tosubmit nominations

T H E R E rsquo S P L E N T Y T O D O

BEFORE NOV 9

EPI C GO-L IVEFall is always a busy time of year for Henry Ford Health System This fall is no

exception As Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network employees move into the activephase of Wave 4 Epic go-live training and implementation there are a number of otherkey System initiatives occurring at the same time Completing as many of these ldquoTo Dosrdquoas possible within the next few weeks will help ldquoclear the decksrdquo for EpicPlease review the checklist pictured below Even if your clinic or department already

has rolled out Epic you are highly encouraged to follow the checklist as wellManagers Please post this check list in break rooms and share in team huddles to help

your team members wrap up these projects prior to the go-live on Saturday Nov 9 bull

C HE ST PAI N DU R AT I ON C AN SI G N AL

HEA RT ATTACK Patients with longer-lasting chest pain are more likely having a heart attack than those

with pain of a shorter duration according to a study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital

The study is published in the September issue of Critical Pathways in CardiologyEvery year eight to 10 million people in the US go to emergency departments for

chest pain But only 15ndash30 percent of them are having a heart attackThe characteristics of chest pain are important to diagnosing the cause

Researchers studied the relationship between the length of time that a patientexperienced chest pain and a diagnosis of heart attack in patients evaluated in theemergency department

ldquoPatients can experience varying strength location and duration of chest painrdquo

says James McCord MD a cardiologist at Henry Ford Hospital on the research teamldquoThe variety of symptoms any one patient may experience during a heart attack isa challenge to the physician who is trying to distinguish between patients who arehaving a heart attack and those who are not

ldquoAlthough an electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac markers in the blood areimportant in the evaluation of patients with a possible heart attack they are not 100percent accuraterdquo

Records of patients who were evaluated for possible heart attack in the emergencydepartment at Henry Ford Hospital between January and May of 1999 were studied Onlypatients for whom chest pain duration and 30-day follow-up data was available were selected

Of 426 patients included in the study 38 (less than nine percent) had a final

diagnosis of heart attack with average chest pain duration of 120 minutes comparedwith 40 minutes in patients without heart attack In patients with chest pain lastingless than five minutes there were no heart attacks and no deaths at 30 days

ldquoThese findings suggest that patients with chest pain lasting less than five minutesmay be evaluated as an out-patient in their doctorrsquos office while patients with chestpain greater than 5 minutes without a clear cause should seek prompt medicalevaluation in an emergency departmentrdquo says Dr McCord

Patients were interviewed during the study to determine medical history anddemographics Those with a diagnosis of heart attack were significantly older

The researchers concluded that patients with heart attack have longer duration ofchest pain than those not experiencing a heart attack patients with chest pain ofshort duration less than 5 minutes are unlikely to have a heart attack and have agood prognosis at 30 days

Dr McCord adds that since this study was done at one hospital with a relativelysmall number of patients further study is needed bullbull



You

Know


5

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR IS DEC 5 991251 6

The annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 7 am ndash 6 pm Thursday ndash Friday Dec 5ndash 6 at the Henry Ford Hospital Cafeteria Get your Christmas shopping done early this yearand support your fellow employees To set up a table at this yearrsquos Holiday Craft Fair all itemsmust be pre-approved prior to the sale Limited space is available on a first-come first-servedbasis Table cost for HFHS employees volunteers and retirees is $100 for one day and $150for two To receive an application to register contact Maria Meloche at mmeloch1hfhsorg or (313) 916-3779 Applications must be turned in by Friday Nov 8 and the fee is due byFriday Nov 22 For more information contact Maria Meloche or Betty Biron at ebiron1hfhsorg or (313) 916-8623

HFII CHALLENGE OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The Henry Ford Innovation Institute (HFII) Challenge is a competition for Henry Fordemployees to submit product and technology concepts that will improve the quality of healthcare while reducing hospital readmissions Submissions will be accepted online at wwwhenryfordinnovationcomchallenege starting Sept 19 through Oct 17 2013 Entries will bereviewed by members of the HFII team as well as industry experts from across the MidwestFinalists will be notified by Nov 1 2013 and be asked to present their concept before a panel

of judges on Nov 21 2013 in the HFII located on the Henry Ford Hospital CampusFinalists will be competing for prize money as followsbull Grand Prize $10000bull Clinical Runner-Up $5000bull Administrative Runner-Up $5000

For more information about the challenge and to read all of the terms and conditions visitwwwhenryfordinnovationcom

LIVE MIDTOWN SUCCESS

This year Henry Ford employees are expected to receive almost $270000 in Live Midtownprogram funding toward home leases and purchases In fact the 2013 Live Midtown

program has been so successful employees at HFHS and the two other anchor institutionshave received all available funds for 2013 Live Midtown will add new applicants to a waitinglist for 2014 so if leasing or purchasing a Midtown home in 2014 is part of your planningyou can still apply for funding For more information contact Midtown Detroit Inc at (313)420-6000 or visit wwwlivemidtownorg bull

Farzan Siddiqui MD PhD Henry Ford radiation oncologisthas been recognized as an Educator of the Year by theAssociation for Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) for 2013

Presented annually the Educator of the Year Awardrecognizes outstanding teachers and mentors of radiationoncology residents Each radiation oncology residency programmay nominate one faculty member for the award

ARRO is the premier radiation oncology society in theworld with more than 10000 members who are physiciansnurses biologists physicists radiation therapists dosimetrists

and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treatingpatients with radiation therapies bull

IN THE SPOTLIGHT another dimension to the personalized care offered to our patients and help toalleviate much of the stress and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis by providing themwith the tools and resources they need at their fingertipsrdquo

The new app provides patients with

bull Treatment by Cancer Type Detailed information about diagnostic surgicaland research options for more than a dozen types of cancer including breastprostate lung and liver

bull Appointment Scheduling A secure appointment request form toschedule a first appointment second opinion or consult with a cancerspecialist

bull ldquoClick to Callrdquo With the touch of a button patients can be directlyconnected to a cancer specialist or nurse via the Center for CancerSurgeryrsquos 24-hour cancer hotline at (888) 777-4167 This feature also isavailable on the pages throughout the app

bull GPS Directions Get driving directions or public transportation routesto all of the JFCI locations in southeastern Michiganbull Meet Your Team Through photos and expert profiles patients can

ldquomeetrdquo their healthcare team so they know in advance who will becaring for them

bull Clinical Trials Through a secure form Henry Ford can match patientsto the clinical trials that would be the best fit for them freeingpatients from attempting to self-assess and wade through cumbersometrial information

bull Connect to MyChart Patients can download and connect directlyto the MyChart app a secure electronic medical record portal that

allows patients to consult their doctor via secure messaging view labradiology or test results and renew prescriptions

Additional app features include buttons that connect patients to aneducational video library and information about the Josephine Ford CancerInstitutersquos tumor board focus on quality and safety and comprehensive care

The app is expected to continue to grow to include even more featuresincluding those for cancer survivors and cancer wellness information

The Center for Cancer Surgery opened in September 2012 on the HenryFord Hospital campus in Detroit It is home to Michiganrsquos first IntraoperativeMagnetic Resonance Imaging (iMRI) scanner and it is a national leaderin neurosurgery for brain tumors and robotic surgery for prostate kidneygynecology thoracic and head and neck cancers

Additionally the Center for Cancer Surgery offers patients same-dayappointments with a team of cancer experts a nurse navigator to guidepatients though the treatment process a 247 cancer line and patientconcierge services to make hospital visits as worry-free as possible for out-of-town patients and their families

To learn more or to download the free app online go towwwhenryfordcomcenter-for-cancer-surgery-mobile-app

For more information about the Center for Cancer Surgery call(888) 777-4167 or visit wwwhenryfordcomcancer bull

Cancer app Continued

SIDDIQUI IS EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR



6


News amp Views Phone 3138744029

Newsamp Viewshfhsorg

Focused on people committed to diversityAn EEOAA Employer

PUBLISHED BY THE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

LOW VISION SYMPOSIUMHenry Fordrsquos Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research is hosting a freeconference for caregivers and patients living with vision loss due to macular

degeneration glaucoma diabetes or stroke from 8 am ndash 1 pm Saturday Oct 5at Schoolcraft Collegersquos VisTaTech Center in Livonia Registration is required asseating is limited Call 1-800-363-7575

HEALING ARTS AT THE GLASS ACADEMYHenry Ford employees are invited to attend a unique workshop involving glassblowing and making a paperweight out of molten glass All students will takehome their projects The cost is $49 per student which includes all materialsRegister at wwwglassacademycombig-bubble-blow-and-paperweight The datesof the classes available for HFH employees are

bull Wednesday October 23 6 ndash 9 pm

bull Thursday November 14 6 ndash 9 pmbull Saturday November 23 10 am ndash 3 pm

Password is healing For more information contact the Glass Academy at(313) 516-4527

MIDNIGHT WORKERS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN SU RVEYResearchers at HFH are testing a new treatment for sleep dis turbances in midnightworkers The study is not ready to recruit participants but the team is looking forinput on the feasibility of the experiment If you work a midnight shift please giveyour anonymous opinion by taking a two-minute survey at httpgooglpkwGgR

HFPN SUMMIT IS OCT 19Register today to join fellow Henry Ford Physician Network (HFPN) physicians theirkey administrative staff members and HFHS leaders for a half-day of networkingand learning at the HFPN Summit Collaborating for the Future 2013 from 7am ndash 1230 pm Saturday Oct 19 at MGM Grand Hotel Attendance is free andparticipation fulfills the engagement activity component of the HFPN PhysicianCollaboration and Network Engagement metric necessary for HFPN physicians toreceive an incentive payout A continental breakfast is included Learn more andregister at wwwhenryfordcomcmeevents or call (313) 916-8354

lsquoHENRY FORD HEART amp VASCULAR INNOVATIONSrsquo IS OCT 26

ldquoStaying Current ndash Henry Ford Heart amp Vascular Innovations Changes You Needto Know in 2014rdquo will be held from 7 am ndash 1230 pm Saturday Oct 26 atthe Atheneum Suite Hotel 1000 Brush Ave in Detroit Join the Henry Ford Heartamp Vascular Institute experts as they discuss the innovations you need to know

CAMPUSCALENDAR

in 2014 Participants will gain an understanding of the newest breakthroughsin medical treatment and technologies in cardiovascular diseases A maximumof 475 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are available For more information or toregister visit wwwhenryfordcomhviconference bull

American College of Surgeons in areas of its emergency department facilities operatingroom facilities intensive care units and 24-hour in-house coverage by emergency roomphysicians and trauma surgeons and prompt availability of care in numerous specialtiesincluding orthopedic surgery neurosurgery anesthesiology radiology thoracic surgery andcritical care

In a letter to confirming the hospitalrsquos Level 1 reverification the American College ofSurgeons commended Henry Ford for its commitment to providing ldquosuperiorrdquo trauma care

A Level 1 trauma center also provides leadership in prevention public educationand continuing education of its trauma team and conducts research to develop new

innovations in trauma careTrauma centers are verified as Levels 1 through 4 by the American College of Surgeonsrsquo

Committee on Trauma (COT) with Level 1 centers providing the highest and mostcomprehensive level of care Level 1 trauma centers also tend to be teaching hospitals bull

Trauma 1 Continued

Nothing Fishy about this FundraiserThis yearrsquos Clambake at the Cottage held at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House inGrosse Pointe Shores was a record-smashing success raising more than $110000 forthe Henry Ford Medical Center ndash Cottage Infusion and Chemotherapy Center Morethan 300 attendees enjoyed a clam dig a strolling dinner music live auction packageraffle and a cozy evening bonfire on the shores of Lake St Clair



4


B L O O D D R I V E AT

HENRY FORDHOSPITAL

Henry Ford Hospital will be hosting a blood drive from 7 am ndash 445 pm Wednesday

Oct 9 in the first floor private dining rooms Every two seconds someone in the US needsblood and more than 44000 blood donations are needed every day The number onereason donors say they give blood is because they ldquowant to help othersrdquoDo youBelow are a few helpful tips for a successful donation

bull Hydrate ndash drink an extra 16 oz of liquid before and after your donationbull Maintain a healthy iron level in your dietbull Have a healthy meal before your donation ndash avoid foods high in fat just prior

to donationbull Remember to bring your IDDonors with appointments will be prioritized while walk-ins will be taken as space

allows For more information or to schedule an appointment go to redcrossbloodorg anduse the sponsor code HFH Or contact Kallie Riopelle at kriopel2hfhsorg bullThings To Do

Pre-EPIC Checklist

Annual Mandatory Education (AME) ndash All employees are required to completeAME by Sunday Dec 1 2013 Complete the course by Monday Sept 30 for a chanceto win a $100 Visareg gift card Finish the course Tuesday Oct 1 ndash Thursday Oct 31for a chance to win a $50 Visareg gift card Note Employees who were hired in 2013 arenot required to complete this AME the material is covered as part of the WOW NewEmployee Orientation

Flu Vaccinations ndash Free flu vaccinations are now available to Henry Ford employeesAll clinical and non-clinical employees must be vaccinated by Sunday Dec 1 2013Appointments for flu vaccinations are not required at the Employee Health ServicesClinic located on the Henry Ford Hospital Campus

2014 Open Enrollment (OE) for Flex Benefits ndash If you do not want to make anychanges to your Flex Benefits for 2014 you do not need to re-enroll during OE whichtakes places Monday Nov 4 - Monday Nov 18 2013 You will automatically receivethe same elections you chose for 2013 with the following exceptions FlexibleSpending Accounts and CTO Sell Back You must re-enroll for these benefits every

year If you cover your spouse on a HFHS medical plan you must also completean online verification form every year or you will be assessed a surcharge The FlexBenefits newsletter will be available online prior to Open Enrollment and the FlexBenefits Workbook will be available the first day of Open Enrollment Additional detailsincluding availability of these materials will be published in Monitor and Morning Post

Impact Plans ndash Data shows that doing impact plans effectively and following throughon them increases team engagement Each individual plays an important role in theirteamrsquos engagement If your team has not created or revised an impact plan ask yoursupervisor about doing so before the deadline All teams are responsible for creatingand updating impact plans the deadline is Friday Nov 1

Shadow of a Leader and Shadow of Influence nominations ndash Shadow of a Leaderand Shadow of Influence online nominations will be accepted Monday Oct 7 ndash FridayNov 18 If you have a supervisor or co-worker who consistently casts a positiveinfluence across the department take this opportunity to recognize themGo to HR Connect on HENRY and click on the ldquoShadowrdquo links under HR News tosubmit nominations

T H E R E rsquo S P L E N T Y T O D O

BEFORE NOV 9

EPI C GO-L IVEFall is always a busy time of year for Henry Ford Health System This fall is no

exception As Henry Ford Hospital and Health Network employees move into the activephase of Wave 4 Epic go-live training and implementation there are a number of otherkey System initiatives occurring at the same time Completing as many of these ldquoTo Dosrdquoas possible within the next few weeks will help ldquoclear the decksrdquo for EpicPlease review the checklist pictured below Even if your clinic or department already

has rolled out Epic you are highly encouraged to follow the checklist as wellManagers Please post this check list in break rooms and share in team huddles to help

your team members wrap up these projects prior to the go-live on Saturday Nov 9 bull

C HE ST PAI N DU R AT I ON C AN SI G N AL

HEA RT ATTACK Patients with longer-lasting chest pain are more likely having a heart attack than those

with pain of a shorter duration according to a study by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital

The study is published in the September issue of Critical Pathways in CardiologyEvery year eight to 10 million people in the US go to emergency departments for

chest pain But only 15ndash30 percent of them are having a heart attackThe characteristics of chest pain are important to diagnosing the cause

Researchers studied the relationship between the length of time that a patientexperienced chest pain and a diagnosis of heart attack in patients evaluated in theemergency department

ldquoPatients can experience varying strength location and duration of chest painrdquo

says James McCord MD a cardiologist at Henry Ford Hospital on the research teamldquoThe variety of symptoms any one patient may experience during a heart attack isa challenge to the physician who is trying to distinguish between patients who arehaving a heart attack and those who are not

ldquoAlthough an electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac markers in the blood areimportant in the evaluation of patients with a possible heart attack they are not 100percent accuraterdquo

Records of patients who were evaluated for possible heart attack in the emergencydepartment at Henry Ford Hospital between January and May of 1999 were studied Onlypatients for whom chest pain duration and 30-day follow-up data was available were selected

Of 426 patients included in the study 38 (less than nine percent) had a final

diagnosis of heart attack with average chest pain duration of 120 minutes comparedwith 40 minutes in patients without heart attack In patients with chest pain lastingless than five minutes there were no heart attacks and no deaths at 30 days

ldquoThese findings suggest that patients with chest pain lasting less than five minutesmay be evaluated as an out-patient in their doctorrsquos office while patients with chestpain greater than 5 minutes without a clear cause should seek prompt medicalevaluation in an emergency departmentrdquo says Dr McCord

Patients were interviewed during the study to determine medical history anddemographics Those with a diagnosis of heart attack were significantly older

The researchers concluded that patients with heart attack have longer duration ofchest pain than those not experiencing a heart attack patients with chest pain ofshort duration less than 5 minutes are unlikely to have a heart attack and have agood prognosis at 30 days

Dr McCord adds that since this study was done at one hospital with a relativelysmall number of patients further study is needed bullbull



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CAMPUSCALENDAR







Trauma 1 Continued




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CAMPUSCALENDAR







Trauma 1 Continued




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CAMPUSCALENDAR







Trauma 1 Continued


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News & Views, September 23, 2013