Shore Medical Center 2013 Annual Review

2 A Note from the President

4 A Note from the Board Chairs

5 2013 Growth

7 Coming in 2014

8 Centers of Excellence

14 2013 Quality Highlights

18 Spirit of Shore: A Planetree Initiative

22 2013 Statistics

23 2013 Financial Performance

24 Awards & Grants

26 Community Sponsorships & Events

29 Affiliations&Partnerships

33 New Physicians of Shore

34 Shore Medical Center Foundation

40 Shore Physicians Group

42 Shore Quality Partners

43 Executive Team

44 Board of Trustees

CONTENTS

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For Shore Medical Center, 2013 was a year filled with

significant achievements. I am proud of the efforts of

everyone in our organization that helped make these

accomplishments possible.

In June, Shore became the first hospital

in New Jersey and, at the time, one of

only 39 organizations worldwide, to

receive Planetree Patient-Centered Care

Designation. This designation reflects the

work of all Shore employees, physicians

and leadership to provide exceptional

patient-centered care to our patients.

Our strong focus on providing quality patient care led us

to form Shore’s Hospital Quality Committee. Under the

leadership of Drs. Zachary Post and Angelo Sparagna, this

group of physicians partnered with clinical leaders in the

medical center to identify opportunities to improve hospital

processes and patient outcomes through evidence-based

medicine. Thanks to these and other quality improvement

efforts, The Joint Commission named Shore Medical Center

a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, honoring Shore’s

performance in the areas of heart attack, heart failure,

pneumonia and surgical care.

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A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Additionally, we engaged in new opportunities to improve

our service lines - including the expansion of the Shore

Cancer Center’s Medical Oncology Unit and our new

affiliation with Advanced ICU Care®, a national provider of

ICU monitoring services. Through this partnership, we are

able to provide our ICU patients 24/7/365 remote monitoring

by intensivist physicians, coordinating with Shore’s onsite

team of critical care physicians and nurses.

Shore also entered into new partnerships with organizations

like Onsite Neonatal Partners complementing our existing

ties with Penn Medicine, the Jefferson Neuroscience

Network and Advanced Radiology Solutions.

These achievements and more are possible due to the

passion and dedication of the entire Shore community, from

our Board of Trustees, physicians and front-line staff to our

affiliates and community partners. It is my pleasure to serve

an organization so committed to its Vision of delivering the

best in class cost performance, the highest level of clinical

quality and exceptional customer service to the patients,

families, and the community we serve.

Sincerely,

Ron JohnsonPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Shore Medical Center

In 2014 we are excited to introduce Shore Quality Partners, a

clinically integrated network that will better align the medical center

and independent and employed physicians in a way that is beneficial

and cost effective for all. The success of Shore Quality Partners,

created by physicians, for physicians, is crucial for all parties involved.

The healthcare realm is evolving at a breakneck pace. As the

leaders of Shore Memorial Health System and Shore Medical

Center, we are committed to remaining proactive in response to

any global healthcare changes in order to best position Shore for

success. In 2014 and beyond, our continued focus on quality and

excellence will not waver.

With Regards,

David Beyel, Chairman

Shore Memorial Health System Board of Trustees

Gerald J. Corcoran, Esq., Chairman

Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees

A NOTE FROM THE BOARD CHAIRSOf Shore Medical Center and the Shore Health System

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On behalf of the various Boards of Trustees serving the

Shore Memorial Health System and its affiliated entities, we

would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our achievements

from another successful year of providing exceptional care to our

community while casting a hopeful eye toward what is a bright

future for our entire organization.

In the face of local and national healthcare

environments that are constantly

changing, it is our charge to put Shore

Medical Center and the Shore Health

System in the best possible position for

continued growth and success in the

marketplace. In 2013, we saw the system

make great strides while gaining national

recognition for both the quality of care

provided and the experience of those who

visit our tremendous facility.

In June of 2013, Shore Medical Center was

recognized by the Planetree Organization

as a Planetree Patient-Centered Care facility, a truly rare honor

that makes Shore one of a kind in the entire state of New Jersey.

We are extremely proud of everyone who helped make this

prestigious achievement possible. Their collective efforts and

enthusiasm for their work inspire us as leaders each day.

We also saw tremendous growth in Shore Physicians Group

(SPG), led by the debut of our first Shore Urgent Care facility

in Northfield, NJ, as well as Shore Crucial Care in Atlantic City,

NJ. Together with an influx of new provider talent and practice

locations, these developments have positioned SPG well for

continued expansion and success. Under the expert leadership

of Chief Administrative Officer Mark Stephens, our vision for

creating a seamless continuum of care for the members of our

community is well on its way to becoming a reality.

2013 GROWTH

In October, the Shore Cancer Center unveiled a new third-floor

Medical Oncology Suite. The 3,600-square-foot expansion project

features eight spacious infusion therapy bays, three exam rooms,

a family waiting room, blanket warmer, nutrition center and a

fully equipped and stocked pharmacy with a full-time oncology

pharmacist. The project allows Shore to better serve southern

New Jersey’s cancer population.

Throughout 2013, Shore Medical Center furthered

its commitment to providing exceptional, patient-

centered care to the community. This took place

through expansion of facilities and the adoption

ofseveralaffiliationagreements.Together,these

developments maintain Shore’s standing as a

leading regional medical center that keeps pace

with the latest in technological advances and

patient care. These areas of growth position us to

maintain our commitment to providing the highest

quality patient-centered care in the region.

Advances in Cancer Care

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In January, Shore was pleased to welcome the expert

neonatologists from Onsite Neonatal Partners to its medical

staff. This nationally-renowned group provides neonatal and

pediatric care on Shore’s third-floor labor and delivery unit as

well as the groundbreaking Pediatric Care Center, which features

separate, child-centric emergency and inpatient facilities.

Onsite’s neonatologists are pediatricians who have received

years of specialized training in the care of premature and fragile

newborns, including three years of additional training following a

three-year pediatric residency.

Advanced ICU Care®

Also in January, Shore Medical Center revolutionized the

practice of intensive care medicine by partnering with Advanced

ICU Care®, the nation’s largest provider of tele-ICU services.

This program includes 24/7/365 monitoring of patients by highly

trained intensivist physicians who complement Shore’s onsite

team of expert physicians and nurses to provide exceptional care

around the clock.

Shore is the first medical center in New Jersey to implement

this program, which is demonstrated to improve patient care

and to meet the best practice standard of 24/7/365 intensivist

oversight for all ICU patients. State-of-the-art video capabilities

allow Advanced ICU Care to monitor patients remotely, and

in-room cameras and video screens provide an opportunity for

face-to-face communication between Advanced ICU Care, Shore

physicians and nurses, and patients and their families when the

need arises.

Onsite Neonatal Partners

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COMING IN 2014

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As Shore Medical Center continues to refine its administration of care in the wake of the substantive healthcare reform, leadership

and administration are always aware of the necessity for continuous performance and quality improvement. Throughout 2014, the

medical center will continue to set the standard for quality by embracing technological advances and benchmarks.

Embracing Technology in the Administration of CareIn June of 2014, Shore Medical Center will implement

Computerized Provider Order Entry, better positioning the

medical center to provide patients with an accurate, efficient

and highly accessible health record. As healthcare providers

enter orders electronically rather than on paper, benefits of the

program include real-time access to active and historical orders;

automated transmission of orders to servicing departments

such as radiology and the laboratory; improved communication

between providers and pharmacists; and the reduction of

interpretation and/or transcription errors due to misread

handwriting. Multiple project teams have worked intently to

implement this program and educate physicians and staff to

ensure a smooth transition and

uninterrupted care for patients.

Shore Medical Center Launches Physician and Patient PortalsIn 2014, Shore Medical Center will launch Patient and Physician

Portals designed to improve the healthcare experience for

patients and providers alike. Created in partnership with NJ

SHINE, a state grant-funded Health Information Exchange that

also includes Cape Regional Medical Center and the Inspira

Health network, the interactive Web sites facilitate the real-

time sharing of medical information to improve the quality of

care and possibly avoid serious events such as adverse drug or

allergic reactions.

CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE

Cancer CenterA Comprehensive Program of Oncology ServicesA cancer diagnosis is an experience that is unique to every

individual. At Shore Medical Center, we respond to each patient

with optimism and real solutions: a comprehensive program

combining the best available technology, experts in the field and

quality services, including our state-of-the-art facility. The Shore

Cancer Center was designed with one goal in mind: fulfilling our

continuing mission to provide the most advanced healthcare

services by using a multidisciplinary approach for you and your

family in a warm and caring environment.

A Nationally-Recognized Cancer Care ProgramSince 1987, Shore Medical Center has received approval from the

American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer by meeting

or exceeding the organization’s stringent standards for patient

care. Only one in four community cancer programs nationwide are

qualified to earn this level of approval. Shore’s Cancer Center is

also a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers.

The Shore Cancer Center specializes in prevention, early

detection, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nurse navigation

and support services, including nutritional support, guided

imagery, social services, tobacco prevention and treatment and

a cancer survivorship program. Each year, the Cancer Center

holds a special event on National Cancer Survivors Day called

“Celebration of Life.”

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Gold Seal Stroke Program CertificationShore Medical Center has received

Advanced Certification as a Primary

Stroke Center by The Joint Commission,

earning the organization’s Gold Seal of

Approval™ for strict adherence to the

national standards and guidelines that help

diagnose and treat stroke faster with better

outcomes for our patients. Using state-

of-the-art technology, including leading-

edge, computer-assisted image guidance

and microsurgical instrumentation,

Shore’s board certified neurosurgeons,

neurologists, specially trained nurses and

technical staff are able to diagnose and

treat neurological injuries and disorders

with amazing precision.

A Member of the Jefferson Neuroscience NetworkShore’s Neurosciences Center provides

extraordinary high-tech diagnosis and

treatment services, which are enhanced

through the advanced technology found

within the Shore Surgical Pavilion and

delivered with the caring touch you expect

from Shore Medical Center. Shore is a

member of the world-renowned Jefferson

Neuroscience Network, which further

ensures the highest quality care for area

residents. Specialists from the Shore

Neurosciences Center and the Jefferson

Neuroscience Network collaborate using a

multi-disciplinary approach to evaluation,

diagnosis and treatment.

This team approach provides unmatched

services and medical sophistication to our

community, a seamless delivery of care and

rehabilitation designed to produce the best

medical outcomes possible.

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Neurosciences Center

Emergency DepartmentWhether it’s a sprained ankle from a run on the boardwalk or a life-threatening heart attack or stroke, the emergency

staffatShoreMedicalCenterisready,willingandabletohelp.Boardcertifiedemergencymedicinephysicians,who

are specially trained in cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics and more, staff the Shore Medical

Center Emergency Department.

Penn Heart RescueThrough the Penn Heart Rescue™ Program, patients who arrive

at the Shore Emergency Department with symptoms of a heart

attack can immediately be referred and transported via helicopter

to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia – a part of

Penn Medicine. While the helicopter is en route, a flight nurse

and paramedic perform the essential tests needed to prepare the

patient for an emergency angioplasty so that no time is lost during

the 25-minute helicopter flight.

Nationally Recognized Primary Stroke CenterHaving received Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint

Commission, our Emergency Department staff and physicians are trained in the care

and treatment of stroke patients and skilled in administering tPA, the “clot busting”

medication that can provide full cognitive and physical

recovery when administered in time. We also provide

24-hour neurology and neurosurgery physician care.

Through our membership in the Jefferson Neuroscience

Network, Jefferson neuroscience specialists are

available digitally 24/7 to evaluate patients, speak with

their families and – if needed – facilitate their transfer

to another facility for care.

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CardioVascular InstituteSaving Lives. Improving Lifestyles.Shore’s CardioVascular Institute brings university setting

cardiac and vascular services to the community. The facility

houses sophisticated technology for the diagnosis and treatment

of disorders of the heart and circulatory system. Shore’s

comprehensive cardiac care program includes advanced

diagnostic capabilities and treatment options, as well as

prevention, rehabilitation and education for those with coronary

and vascular disease. Shore’s 138,000-square-foot Surgical

Pavilion includes a state-of-the-art cardiovascular services

suite for invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterizations.

Patients in need of less invasive testing, including EKGs and

echocardiograms, can also have their testing done in the

CardioVascular Institute. Shore also offers a non-invasive heart

and lung testing center, featuring cardiac stress testing, holter-

monitoring and transesophageal echocardiography.

Penn Heart and Vascular at Shore Medical CenterAs a member of Penn Heart and Vascular, Shore Medical Center

provides residents of the community with access to a number

of high-tech diagnoses, treatments and services. Our affiliation

with this national leader in heart care enhances the level of

extraordinary cardiac care available in our CardioVascular

Institute – and provides quick, coordinated access to a wide

range of world-class cardiac services. Shore also provides 24-

hour, seven-day-a-week emergency transport to Philadelphia via

ambulance or PennSTAR helicopter for cardiac patients in need.

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Maternity and PediatricsShore Medical Center has a family-centered approach when

it comes to childbirth and the hospitalization of a child.

The Maternity Care Center provides patients with a special

combination of compassion, expertise and advanced technology.

Special attention is paid to helping pregnant mothers and new

families develop and maintain those early bonds. Shore’s

family-centered approach to care is also evident in the Pediatric

Care Center.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine ProgramSometimes a woman needs additional expertise in the form of a

maternal-fetal medicine specialist – an obstetrician who is trained

in fetal medicine and high-risk pregnancies. Through our affiliation

with Penn Medicine and renowned specialist Dr. Robert Debbs,

DO, the Penn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program at Shore provides

these expectant mothers with the specialized care they need.

Groundbreaking Pediatric Care CenterShore’s kid-friendly Pediatric Care Center is the first of its kind

in New Jersey, featuring a dedicated and separate pediatric

treatment area for minor illnesses and injuries, as well as inpatient

rooms. Children are seen by expert Emergency Department

nurses and board certified Emergency Department physicians in

consultation with the physicians of Onsite Neonatal Partners.

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Advanced Care from the Region’s Top PhysiciansThe exceptional spine surgeons at Shore Medical Center have

access to some of the most advanced technology available in

their fields. When a patient’s problem exceeds our advanced

capabilities, Shore’s membership in the Jefferson Neuroscience

Network allows for a seamless transfer of care to specialists at this

leading Philadelphia healthcare provider, in addition to the area’s

most exceptional and passionate physicians.

Joint Replacement & Spine EducationJoint and spine education classes are offered regularly for patients

about to undergo joint replacement or spine surgery, as well as

for the community at large through Shore’s Advanced Spine &

Orthopedic Institute.

The Shore Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute isunparalleled, offering a comprehensive continuum of care withina highly integrated healthcare delivery network that takes ourpatients from diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation.We help patients deal with everything from everyday aches andstrains to sports injuries, serious spine and orthopedic injuriesand disease, as well as joint replacement and reconstruction. Ourgoal is to return our patients to normal function as quickly and

safely as possible.

Shore Medical Center’s Spine Surgery

and Hip and Knee Replacement

programs have received the Gold Seal

of Approval® for healthcare quality by

The Joint Commission.

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Advanced Spine & Orthopedic Institute

Shore Medical Center entered into a partnership with Atlantic

Cape Community College to benefit prospective radiology

students. Students who successfully complete the two-year

program at Shore’s School of Radiologic Technology and

all prerequisite courses at Atlantic Cape will receive

an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiologic

Technology.

The Shore Cancer Center was awarded the “Three

Year with Commendation” Accreditation Award by

the American College of Surgeons Commission on

Cancer (CoC). The Cancer Center was commended

for its cancer registry education, public recording

outcomes, College of American Pathologists protocols, abstracting

timeliness and data submission/accuracy of data. Since 1987,

Shore Medical Center has been approved by the CoC for meeting

or exceeding the organization’s high standards for patient care.

Only one in four community cancer programs nationwide are

qualified to earn this level of approval.

Shore Medical Center and Advanced Radiology Solutions, its

radiology and diagnostic imaging partner, became the first in the

country to exclusively use Toshiba Ultra Low Dose CT Scanners

in both its Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency departments. The

technology ensures that all patients – including children – receive

the highest image quality at the lowest possible radiation dose.

Shore Medical Center received a three-year accreditation in the

vascular testing areas of Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing,

Peripheral Venous Testing and Peripheral Arterial Testing by the

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.

Demonstrating QualityIn the ever-changing world of healthcare reform, those organizations

that distinguish themselves for their quality will be well positioned

to thrive. In 2013, Shore Medical Center continued to

demonstrate its commitment to providing the highest

quality care to the surrounding community through

the following initiatives and honors.

In 2013, Shore Medical Center launched its Hospital

Quality Committee. Led by Chairman Dr. Zachary

Post and Vice Chair Dr. Angelo Sparagna, it is made

up of physicians, members of senior leadership

and administrative directors. Together, their goal

is to enhance Shore’s strong reputation for providing

quality care through the continual assessment and improvement

of systems, processes and outcomes, identifying opportunities for

improvement and modeling practices on evidence-based medicine.

Shore Medical Center was honored by The Joint Commission as

a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® for 2012. The award

honors Shore for clinical excellence in the areas of heart attack,

heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care. The medical center is

one of only 1,099 hospitals nationwide recognized by The Joint

Commission for exemplary performance in using evidence-based

clinical processes that are shown to improve patient care.

Shore Medical Center’s state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion was

awarded LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building

Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is

the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction

and operation of high-performance green buildings. The Surgical

Pavilion maximizes energy efficiencies through the use of modern,

“green” building materials and concepts. Design elements include

reducing water consumption, the use of recycled and regional

materials, enhanced refrigeration management and green and

white roofing.

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2013 QUALITY HIGHLIGHTS

Measuring ExcellenceAn uncompromising commitment to quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do at Shore Medical Center. Shore voluntarily

submits clinical data to the national Hospital Compare database, a quality clearinghouse that is part of the Department of Health and

Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Hospital Quality Alliance (HQA).

The scientific evidence gleaned from patient medical records is converted into a percentage rating that conveys Shore’s adherence

to defined protocols in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care improvement, stroke and venous

thromboembolism (VTE), commonly referred to as blood clots.

When patients select their healthcare facility, performance improvement data serves as a useful tool. However, prospective patients must

understand that all reported data reflects a snapshot in time and should be taken into consideration with many other factors. These include

past experiences with the facility, patient satisfaction scores, actual outcome measurements and the recommendation of physicians, family

members and friends.

Heart Attack Core MeasuresA heart attack (also called an acute myocardial

infarction, or AMI) happens when the arteries

leading to the heart become blocked and the

blood supply slows or stops. These measures

deal with some of the standards of care that,

if appropriate, are provided to someone who

has a heart attack. The graph shows the

percentage of patients at Shore Medical Center

who received treatments known to be effective

for most adults who have had a heart attack,

while comparing them to the 1st quarter 2012

through 1st quarter 2013 CMS Top 10

percent benchmarks.

OverallShore Medical Center continually strives to

improve the process of applying the core

measures protocols in treating heart attacks,

heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care,

stroke and blood clots. In 2013, overall scores

for each category are compared to the top 10

percent of hospital performance in the nation

(benchmarks of care). These benchmarks

are calculated by the CMS based on hospitals

throughout the nation that submit data to its

clinical data warehouses.

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HEART ATTACK CORE MEASURE RESULTS4TH QTR 2012 VS 4TH QTR 2013 VS BENCHMARKS


Pneumonia Care Core MeasuresPneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes difficulty

breathing, fever, cough and fatigue. These measures show some

of the recommended treatments for pneumonia. The graph shows

the percentage of patients at Shore Medical Center who received

treatments known to be effective for most adults with pneumonia and

compares them to the 1st quarter 2012 through 1st quarter 2013 CMS

Top 10 percent benchmarks.

VTE Core MeasuresBecause hospital patients often have to stay in bed

for long periods of time, any patient who is admitted

to the hospital is at increased risk of developing

a blood clot in the veins, known as venous

thromboembolism (VTE). Blood clots can break

off and travel to other parts of the body and cause

serious problems, even death. Fortunately, there

are safe, effective and proven methods to prevent

blood clots or to treat them when they occur. The

VTE measures show recommended care known to

prevent or treat blood clots and compares them to

1st quarter 2012 through 1st quarter 2013 CMS Top

10 percent benchmarks.

Heart Failure Core MeasuresHeart failure is the weakening of the heart’s ability to pump blood

throughout the body. When heart failure is present, the body doesn’t

receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients. These measures show some of

the standards of care that, if appropriate, are provided to someone who

has heart failure. The graph shows the percentage of patients at Shore

Medical Center who received treatments known to be effective for most

adults who have heart failure, while comparing them to the 1st quarter

2012 through 1st quarter 2013 CMS Top 10 percent benchmarks.

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Blood CulturesWithin 24 hoursfor ICU Patients

Blood Culturesin the EmergencyDepartment Priorto Initial Antibiotic

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2013 QUALITY HIGHLIGHTS

Stroke Core MeasuresA stroke, sometimes called a “brain attack” occurs when blood flow

to the brain is interrupted. When a stroke occurs, brain cells in the

immediate area begin to die because they stop getting the oxygen

and nutrients they need to function. Getting the right care at the

right time can help reduce the risk of complications and another

stroke. These measures show some of the standards of stroke care.

Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) Core MeasuresHospitals can reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery by

making sure patients get the right medicines at the right time on

the day of surgery. These measures show some of the standards

of care. The graph shows the percentage of patients at Shore

Medical Center who received treatments recommended for most

adult surgical patients and compares them to the 1st quarter 2012

through 1st quarter 2013 CMS Top 10 percent benchmarks.

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AppropriateHair Removal

Urinary CatheterRemoval

TemperatureManagement

Beta-BlockerTherapy

DVT/PEProphylaxis


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StrokeEducation

Assessed forRehabilitation


STROKE CORE MEASURE RESULTS4TH QTR 2012 VS 4TH QTR 2013 VS BENCHMARKS


Planetree Organization Honors Shore Medical Center for Its Passion and Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

SPIRIT OF SHORE: A PLANETREE INITIATIVE

A five-year journey by Shore Medical Center administration,

physicians and staff to establish a culture of patient-centered

care reached its apex in June of 2013 when the medical center

was awarded the prestigious Planetree Designation by the

international Planetree Organization.

At the time of this honor, Shore was the 39th

healthcare facility in the world to receive

Planetree Designation, and remains the only

one in New Jersey to do so. The Planetree

Designation Program was created to recognize

hospitals and continuing care communities around

the world that have embraced and implemented

patient- or resident-centered care in a comprehensive

manner. The program is based on Planetree’s decades of

experience in working with patients, residents, families and

healthcare professionals.

Since the implementation of its Spirit of Shore program in 2008,

Shore Medical Center has been on a journey to obtain

Planetree Designation, at the same time continually

improving the quality of clinical, emotional and

spiritual care for its patients. Among the Shore

initiatives that fall under criteria for earning

Planetree Designation are patient-directed

visitation, establishing processes for proactively

sharing medical information and the creation of

a healing environment that cares for the patient’s

physical, mental and spiritual needs.

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Demonstrating AchievementIn October, Shore Medical Center was formally presented with its

Planetree Designation award at the Planetree Annual Conference

in Montreal, Canada. The medical center was well represented

throughout the conference, with seven staff members leading

presentations about the exemplary patient-centered initiatives

underway at Shore, more than any other healthcare organization

attending the event. Lectures and presentations included

sessions about Shore’s revolutionary tele-ICU program; patient-

centered care planning; development of a community art gallery

program; Guest Patient Services (GPS) Program; the Spirit of

Shore new-hire retreats; and palliative care.

Celebrating ExcellenceThroughout the summer and autumn, Shore held several special

events to celebrate its Planetree Designation and honor the

exceptional caregivers who made it possible. A September

Designation Dinner allowed members of the medical center

community to gather in a formal setting and recognize their

achievement. In October, members of Shore’s administration, Board

of Trustees and Planetree presided over a tree planting ceremony

along Medical Center Way across from Shore’s main entrance.

A sycamore tree was planted as a permanent symbol of this

prestigious achievement.

With Planetree Designation achieved, the entire Shore Medical

Center organization has turned its attention to taking patient-

centered care to new heights in order to provide the highest quality

of care to the members of the community.

In the last several years, Shore Medical Center has introduced

several patient-centered care initiatives that include the creation of

administrative rounds and patient-directed visitation. A Planetree

Resource Room was created in Shore’s state-of-the-art Surgical

Pavilion and made available to patients and their families.

Patient and Family Advisory CouncilShore’s Patient and Family Advisory Council is made up of

former Shore patients and family members, community members

and volunteers. Group members share stories, provide valuable

feedback on their hospital experiences and assist leadership in

decision making by incorporating their experiences into Shore’s

philosophy and operation. Shore staff members also use these

meetings to educate the council about the medical center and

healthcare issues in general.

No One Dies AloneNo One Dies Alone is a volunteer program that provides

companions for patients near death who do not have any family

or close friends to be with them in their final hours. Volunteers

sit with patients and offer solace through meditation, music,

poems or simply through touch.

Integrative TherapyShore’s utilization of integrative therapies works in tandem

with traditional healthcare services for acute pain, symptom

management and stress management. Our Patient Comfort

Menu includes back and hand massages in addition to

reflexology and Reiki treatments. Spirit of Shore team

members, many of whom hold certifications in integrative

therapies, provide complimentary chair massage, Reiki, healing

touch, hand massage and aromatherapy sessions for members

of the community, physicians and hospital staff.

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SPIRIT OF SHORE:Other patient-centered initiatives at Shore

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Care for the PatientThrough its Spirit of Shore initiatives,

Shore Medical Center offers a host of

supplemental programs designed to help

bring a smile to patients when they need it

the most.

Circle of Friends This group of Shore employees and

volunteers creates, collects and distributes

handmade blankets, shawls and lap covers

for patients in need of a little comfort.

Caring Clowns Shore’s Bumper “T” Caring Clowns use

laughter to brighten a patient’s day. These

volunteers, each possessing the honorary

degree of “funnyboneologist,” are trained in

sensitivity and listening in medical settings.

Pet Therapy Volunteers are not all of the two-legged

variety. Pet therapy at Shore provides an

opportunity for patients to visit with one of

the medical center’s trained therapy dogs.

Activity and Book Carts Patients and their families can take

advantage of a fun distraction, whether it

is a good book, a board game or a puzzle

donated to Shore and distributed by one of

our dedicated volunteers.

Care for the CaregiverOne of the vital components of providing patient-centered care is the

recognition of the exceptional effort caregivers put forth on a daily basis to

help patients heal. Simple gestures such as a pat on the back or a fun event

go a long way toward saying “thank you” to the passionate men and women at

Shore who provide care.

In 2013, Shore offered several special programs to employees, including a

discount program for area entertainment and shopping venues, enhanced

pharmacy services and access to cardiovascular exercise equipment within

the medical center after work hours.

Throughout the year, events were held to bring staff together outside of the

work environment, including Shore’s employee softball league, a Summer

Beach Bash held at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and Water Park, and monthly

Spirit of Shore socials.

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2013 STATISTICS

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10,121 - Number of Admissions

1,253 - Number of Employees

378 - Number of Medical Staff Members

1,055 - Number of Births

6,056 - Number of Surgeries

2,588 - Number of Inpatient Surgeries

3,468 - Number of Same-Day Surgeries

23,314 - Number of Outpatient

Diagnostic Imaging Visits

43,975 - Number of Emergency Room Visits

606 - Number of Cardiac Catheterizations

and Interventional Procedures

481 - Number of Sleep Center Studies

10,297 - Number of Radiation

Therapy Procedures

6,501 - Number of Perinatology Visits

360 - Average Number of Volunteers

56,000 - Number of Volunteer Hours

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Operating Revenue Sourcesn Inpatient $105,510,862

n Observation $5,478,691

n Emergency Department $27,362,289

n Same Day Surgery $12,873,806

n Dialysis $5,040,122

n Outpatient Services $44,397,812

n Other $11,636,578 ____________

Total Operating Revenue $212,300,160

Operating Expensesn Salaries & Wages $83,729,539

n Employee Benefits $28,597,734

n Contracted Services $32,619,571

n Supplies $36,101,129

n Utilities, Insurance & Other $7,031,015

n Capital-Related Expenses $19,187,876 ____________

Total Operating Expenses $207,266,864

Operating Margin for 2013 was 2.4%

2013 FINANCIALPERFORMANCE

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AWARDS & GRANTSBrian Pross Employee of the YearFor his dedication and passionate

service, transporter Brian Pross

was named Shore Medical Center’s

Employee of the Year for 2013. Pross

joined Shore in 2009 as a Companion

and soon transferred to the Transport

Department. He was recognized

for his consistency, reliability and

commitment to providing superior patient-

centered care.

Ben D’Aulerio, RN, Inaugural Advanced ICU Care® Healthcare HeroFor his commitment to providing

superior patient-centered care, ICU

Registered Nurse Ben D’Aulerio

was named the first recipient of the

Advanced ICU Care® Healthcare

Hero award. D’Aulerio was recognized

for his treatment of a patient with

sepsis through a combination of exceptional bedside

care and collaboration with the Advanced ICU Care

team, which together resulted in a positive outcome

for the patient.

Julianne Childs, MD, Physician of the YearFor exemplifying the Planetree model

of patient-centered care, Julianne

Childs, MD, was honored as Shore

Medical Center’s Physician of the Year.

In words and actions, Dr. Childs sets a

daily example for other medical staff

members.

Marguerite Plunkett, RD, Shore Medical Center Outstanding Service AwardFor her passionate commitment to

patient care, Marguerite Plunkett,

RD, was awarded the second annual

Shore Medical Center Department

of Medicine’s Outstanding Service

Award. This recognition is presented

to a member of Shore’s staff who has

demonstrated excellence in the care of

their patients.

Registrar Elizabeth Barretta, Caregiver of the YearFor the positive influence she makes

on her peers, as well as a willingness

to go above and beyond the call of

duty in service to patients, registrar

Elizabeth Barretta was named Shore

Medical Center’s Caregiver of the Year.

Governance Wall of Honor Induction CeremonyIn August, the medical center celebrated seven distinguished past

and present Shore Board members during a Governance Wall

of Honor Induction Ceremony. Honorees were saluted for their

steadfast support and commitment to helping transform Shore into

one of the region’s premier medical centers. Honorees included Dr.

Robert J. Beach, Gerald J. Corcoran, Esq., David Beyel, Roy Gillian,

William R. Miller, Harry M. Scott and David A. Spitalnick, Esq.

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NJBIZ Healthcare Heroes ProgramShore Medical Center was recognized as a Corporate Achievement

Hero finalist for its Healthy Roads Employee Wellness Incentive

Program. Healthy Roads encourages medical center employees to

embrace healthier lifestyles by rewarding them for making positive

life choices.

Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees, 2013 Shore Medical Center Surgical Chairman’s AwardOn May 6, Shore Medical Center Department of Surgery

Chairman Leonard Galler, MD, FACS, presented Shore’s Board

of Trustees with the fifth annual Shore Medical Center Surgical

Chairman’s Award. This prestigious honor is presented to a

physician, nurse, administrator or community member who has

gone above and beyond in supporting Shore’s surgical program.

The Board was recognized for its passionate commitment to

excellence and positioning the medical center for future success.

Dr. Robert J. Beach, 2013 Shore Medical Center Chairman’s AwardIn November, Dr. Robert J. Beach was named the sixth recipient of the Shore

Medical Center Department of Medicine’s Chairman’s Award. Dr. Beach was

recognized for his more than two decades of service to Shore. In addition to his

roles as Laboratory Director and Cancer Committee Chairman, Dr. Beach has served

as a member of the medical center’s Board of Trustees. In June of 2013, Shore’s

Oncology Practice Guidelines Conference was renamed the “Robert J. Beach, M.D.,

Oncology Practice Guidelines Conference” in his honor.

Fernando Perez and William Dilmore, Chairman’s AwardDuring the 2013 Caregiver Recognition Dinner, Nurse Aide

Fernando Perez and Nutrition Care Assistant William Dilmore

were honored with the prestigious Chairman’s Award, presented

to Shore Medical Center employees for their contributions and

commitment to excellence in both clinical and non-clinical areas.

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COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS

American Cancer SocietyShore Medical Center continued its longtime support of the American Cancer Society

through sponsorship and participation in several initiatives:

Relay for Life: In June, Shore served as the Fight Back Tent Event Sponsor for the

annual Relay for Life in Ocean City.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: The American Cancer Society’s signature

breast cancer fundraiser was held in Ocean City in October, with Shore sponsoring the

Social Media Tent.

Look Good … Feel Better Program: Shore provides space in the Cancer Center

for the American Cancer Society to hold this program, which features group workshops

that teach beauty techniques to female cancer patients whose appearance may be affected

because of their cancer treatment.

Atlantic City Marathon Series Shore Medical Center served as a sponsor of the April Fools Half-Marathon in April and the

Atlantic City Marathon in October. In April, Shore served as title sponsor of the 7K and 11K

races. In October, the medical center was the title sponsor of the 5K and 10K races, also

providing health information and advice during the weekend’s Sports and Fitness Expo at

Bally’s Atlantic City. Throughout the weekend, members of Shore’s EMS Department were

on hand to provide first aid support.

Big Latch On In August, the Shore Beginnings: Prenatal & Wellness program at Shore Medical Center

organized local participation in The Big Latch On – a worldwide initiative aimed at

increasing awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding. Included in the event was a

Breastfeeding Support Group session for parents to offer support and encouragement to

one another.

Breast Health Education Event On October 30, Shore Medical Center sponsored a Breast Health Education Event in

conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Members of Shore’s medical staff provided

breast screenings and one-on-one consultations, while representatives of the Shore Cancer

Center were available to provide educational materials and support to attendees.

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Heart Day Shore Medical Center hosted the 17th Annual Heart Day

Community Health & Wellness Fair in February. The community

was invited to Shore to take advantage of free health screenings

and receive information about programs available to improve their

health and quality of life.

Heart Walk More than 90 members of the Shore Medical Center family took

part in the American Heart Association’s annual Heart Walk on

the Ocean City Boardwalk in May. Together, Shore employees

raised more than $13,000 for the American Heart Association.

The medical center was the third-highest fundraising team for the

Heart Walk.

Milton & Betty Katz JCC Senior Expo In September, Shore Medical Center proudly sponsored Senior

Expo 2012 at the Milton & Betty Katz JCC in Margate. Shore

clinical staff was on hand to provide free health screenings

and information.

Miss America Shore Medical Center was proud to serve as the official healthcare

facility of the Miss America Scholarship Pageant’s return to

Atlantic City. As part of its sponsorship, Shore was featured in a

float during the Show Us Your Shoes Boardwalk Parade.

Cancer Survivors Day On the first Sunday in June, the Shore Cancer Center hosted

its annual Celebration of Life. Held as part of National Cancer

Survivors Day, this community event supports all those who have

fought or are fighting cancer and features brunch, chair massages,

entertainment, line dancing and more.

Court Appointed Special Advocates Shore Medical Center continued its support of the Court

Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, which recruits

members of the community to advocate for the best interests of

abused and neglected children.

Emergency Medical Services Department Holiday Food and Toy Drive Shore’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department

completed its 6th Annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive in

December, with all proceeds donated to those in need during the

holiday season. Since the first holiday collection in 2008, Shore’s

EMS team has raised more than $25,000 in non-perishable food,

toys and monetary contributions.

Every Breath Counts Shore Medical Center supported the Every Breath Counts

Foundation’s November fundraising effort. This foundation

raises awareness about lung cancer and donates the proceeds

of its fundraising to The South Jersey Cancer Fund and the

LUNGevity Foundation.

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MS Fundraisers In 2013, Shore Medical Center was a proud supporter of the

National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Shore employees took part in a

pair of initiatives:

In May, a team of 28 raised more than $3,000 participating in

the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ocean City Walk. Shore

Medical Center also served as a Rest Stop Sponsor for the event.

In September, Shore employees raised $1,585 while participating

in the Bike MS: City to Shore Ride.

Ocean City Walk for the Wounded In September, more than 40 Shore Medical Center employees took

part in Operation First Response’s Walk for the Wounded on the

boardwalk in Ocean City. The event raises funds to help wounded

warriors and their families by providing services and support in

the wake of combat injuries and loss. Shore served as a Silver

Sponsor of the event.

Somers Point Bayfest In April, Shore Medical Center served as a corporate sponsor of

the City of Somers Point’s 25th Bayfest celebration. The medical

center hosted a health fair with free information and health

screenings, including cholesterol and blood pressure checks, plus

stroke risk, cardiac risk and sleep assessments.

Somers Point Beach Concert Series Shore Medical Center served as title sponsor for the 21st Annual

Somers Point Beach Concert Series, which brought live music to

William Morrow Beach/Municipal Beach Park each week from mid

June through early September.

Somers Point Good Old Days Festival Shore Medical Center again served as a sponsor of Somers Point’s

annual Good Old Days Festival in September, providing free blood

pressure checks and health information to the public. Festival

proceeds benefit the Lawrence “Bud” Kern Scholarship Fund.

Somers Point Jazz Society Shore Medical Center continues its association with the Somers

Point Jazz Society, which provides cultural enrichment for the

community through performance and education outreach.

Spirituality Summit In November, Shore Medical Center hosted its 10th Spirituality

Summit at Greate Bay Country Club. This annual event brings

together members of the community to discuss issues regarding

spirituality and healthcare. The 2013 theme was Compassion in

Healthcare, and included remarks by Elizabeth Speidel, director of

legislative and policy affairs at the office of the New Jersey Long

Term Care Ombudsman.

SuperstormSandyBenefit Shore Medical Center and American Veterans (AMVETS)

teamed up for a fundraiser to benefit families trying to recover

from the effects of Superstorm Sandy. Proceeds from the event

were distributed through Shore’s Employee Embrace Fund and

AMVETS.

Sweat AC As presenting sponsor of the two-day 2013 Sweat AC Fitness

Festival, Shore Medical Center helped bring together some of

the biggest names in personal fitness. Thousands attended the

event, which included Shore’s Village Expo. Staffed by members

of Shore’s WellYes! health and wellness team, the expansive space

featured biometric screenings, cardiovascular fitness checks, chair

massages and other interactive and educational displays designed

to cater to the mind, body and spirit.

United Way In 2013, Shore Medical Center and its employees contributed

more than $25,000 to the United Way of Atlantic County. The

organization supports more than 60 programs at 39 local health

and human services agencies.

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COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS AND EVENTS

AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

Shore Medical Center is a proud member of the Jefferson

Neuroscience Network. The Shore Neurosciences Center’s

extraordinary high-tech diagnosis and treatment options, which

are enhanced through the advanced technology found within

the Shore Surgical Pavilion, are delivered with the caring touch

expected from Shore Medical Center. As a member of the Jefferson

Neuroscience Network, Shore can ensure the highest quality care

for area residents. Specialists from the Shore Neurosciences Center

and the Jefferson Neuroscience Network collaborate using a multi-

disciplinary approach to evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Highly

complex cases can be referred with accuracy and speed, aided by a

seamless exchange of information.

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Shore Medical Center has physicians on staff from the

Rothman Institute, which is internationally recognized for

excellence in orthopedic science and technology. These

physicians are experts in their specialty areas and leaders

in clinical research and technology.

Shore Medical Center is pleased to partner with Advanced

Radiology Solutions (ARS) to provide superior diagnostic

imaging services. The ARS team includes fellowship-trained

and board certified radiologists who cover the broad spectrum

of radiology, including interventional radiology, breast imaging,

musculoskeletal radiology and neuroradiology. ARS – under the

leadership of President and Medical Director Thomas Yu, M.D. –

has a rich history of team building and providing patients with a

seamless continuum of care. Through its interventional radiology

program, ARS has developed joint ventures in the fields of

nephrology and vascular surgery, leading to successful access

and endovascular aneurysm repair programs. ARS’ radiologists

are also trained in coronary CTA, CT colonography and breast

MRI interpretations, making ARS one of the region’s leading

destinations for radiology services.

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Shore Medical Center is pleased to be affiliated with Onsite

Neonatal Partners. With a unique model that places neonatologists

in hospitals 24/7/365, this nationally renowned group of nearly 40

neonatologists is able to improve the quality of care and reduce

risks for more than 100,000 premature or otherwise fragile full

term infants. Onsite physicians also provide staffing for Shore’s

Pediatric Care Center.

Advanced ICU Care offers ICU programs to improve the clinical

performance of its hospital partners using a comprehensive

approach with a proven track record of success. As the nation’s

largest tele-ICU provider, Advanced ICU Care has successfully

implemented and managed more programs than any other

organization. The Advanced ICU Care tele-ICU program combines

experienced intensivist-led care teams, sophisticated technology

and collaborative programs with hospital staff and physicians to

achieve a rigorous focus on evidence-based best practices that

improve patient care and safety.

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Drexel UniversityWith more than 1,000 medical students, Drexel University College

of Medicine educates one in every 73 medical students in the

United States. It has campuses throughout Philadelphia, while

students can receive clinical education at 25 affiliated hospitals

and ambulatory sites throughout the region. Under an affiliation

agreement signed in 2012, Shore’s clinical education program

allows fourth-year students to perform one-month elective

rotations at the medical center.

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Shore Medical Center’s long-standing affiliation with Penn

Medicine continues to be a valuable partnership, providing

patients with access to advanced treatment in multiple disciplines,

including maternal-fetal medicine and cardiac care.

Heart disease patients can turn to Shore and Penn Heart

& Vascular. Located in Shore’s Surgical Pavilion, Shore’s

400-square-foot, state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization suite

is staffed by Penn physicians trained in performing serious

cardiac procedures. When needed, the Penn Heart Rescue™

helicopter is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week

to provide rapid transport to Philadelphia.

The Penn Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program at Shore provides

extra care to mothers-to-be and their children. Women facing

high-risk pregnancies can be treated for a variety of conditions,

including heart disease, placental problems, diabetes, multiple

gestation pregnancy and later-age pregnancy. Dr. Robert Debbs,

DO, a renowned specialist with Penn Medicine and Shore Medical

Center, leads the Maternal-Fetal Medicine program.

NEW PHYSICIANS OF SHORE

Linda Brecher, D.O.Rheumatology

Seblewongel Bulcha, M.D.Family Medicine

Stephen Bushay, M.D.Family Medicine

Joseph Choe, M.D.Pediatrics

Desiree D’Angelo-Donovan, D.O.General Surgery

Nickolas Dawlabani, M.D.Pediatrics

Mark Demasi, D.O.Gynecology and Obstetrics

Mark DiMarcangelo, D.O.Diagnostic Imaging

Simona Dragos, M.D.Pediatrics

David Frankel, M.D.Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Bala Murugan Ganesan, M.D.Hospitalist

Kamel Ghaben, M.D.Pediatrics

Jennifer Gittleman, M.D.Pediatrics

Bryon Lauer, M.D.Pediatrics

Marissa Magid, M.D.Gynecology and Obstetrics

Aixell Mercedes, M.D.Pediatrics

Ulices Perez, M.D.Internal Medicine

Jon Pomeroy, D.O.Internal Medicine

David Roeltgen, M.D.Neurology

Deborah Rosenfeld, D.P.M.Podiatry

Nathan Saffran, M.D.Diagnostic Imaging

Hemangi Shah, D.O.Radiation Oncology

Allen Silvey, Jr., D.O.Pulmonary Medicine

The following physicians joined Shore Medical Center’s medical staff in 2013.

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SHORE MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

The Shore Medical Center Foundation’s mission is

to provide philanthropic support for Shore Medical

Center. Through a variety of giving societies and

initiatives, the Foundation aids the medical center

in preserving and enhancing the current and future

healthcare needs of the entire community.

From small cash donations to long-term planned

giving and estate bequests, Foundation-led

development programs support new programs

and improvements at Shore. Through a variety of

giving societies, citizens from all walks of life have

the opportunity to show their commitment to quality

communityhealthcarebyprovidingfinancial

support to the medical center.

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MEDICALCENTER SM

Giving People Hope

Stainton SocietyAs the largest annual giving organization in the Shore Medical

Center Foundation family, the Stainton Society and Stainton

Associates – an organization designed to introduce young

professionals to the benefits and personal satisfaction gained

through philanthropy – are critical parts of the Foundation’s

overall development effort. In 2013, more than 700 members

of the Stainton Society and Stainton Associates, in conjunction

with the Lightkeeper’s Society and DiOrio Society, contributed

more than $2.9 million to the Foundation. Members of the

Foundation’s giving societies were honored in May at the 24th

Annual Stainton Society Thank You Brunch, which was held

at Revel in Atlantic City. Award-winning broadcast journalist

Anderson Cooper was the featured speaker.

For more information about joining the Stainton Society or Stainton Associates, call 609-653-3800.

24th ANNUAL STAINTON SOCIETY BRUNCHKEYNOTE SPEAKER ANDERSON COOPER

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The Auxiliary of Shore Medical CenterThe Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center is Shore’s original

fundraising organization, with a rich legacy that extends to the

hospital’s founding in 1940. Auxilians come from every walk of

life yet share a common purpose: A passionate commitment to

supporting Shore Medical Center’s mission of providing quality

care to the community. Auxilians work tirelessly throughout the

year on a number of initiatives designed to support the medical

center that include the Atrium Gift Shop, Thrift Shops in Somers

Point and Marmora, NJ, golf tournaments, fashion shows, the

annual Tree of Lights Celebration and other community events.

In 2013, the Auxiliary raised $500,000 for the medical center.

For more information about joining the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center, call 609-653-4646.

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Planned Giving and the DiOrio SocietyIn 2013, the Foundation announced the formation of the DiOrio

Society, named in honor of longtime Board of Trustees member

Joseph DiOrio. The DiOrio Society recognizes and honors those

who have made a commitment to preserve and enhance the

current and future healthcare needs of the entire community

by making a gift to Shore Medical Center through bequests, life

income gifts and other planned gifts.

By making a Charitable Gift Annuity using a gift of cash,

underperforming CDs or even stocks to Shore, donors are

eligible for a fixed income for life, a charitable tax deduction and

the satisfaction of helping future generations. The payments are

fixed for life at a rate based on the donor’s age and a portion of

the donor’s income may be tax free.

Rates for One Life Charitable Gift Annuity

Age Rate

65 4.7%

70 5.1%

75 5.8%

80 6.8%

85 7.8%

90 9.0%

For more information or to create a charitable gift annuity, please contact the Shore Medical Center

Foundation at 609-653-3800.

Peter and Debbie Beck,Members of the DiOrio Society

at Shore Medical Center

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Lightkeeper’s SocietyThe Lightkeeper’s Society is a donor recognition program that

honors the outstanding commitment of donors who give $5,000

or more annually to support the exceptional healthcare at

Shore Medical Center. The generosity of our members provides

for the healthcare needs of future generations and ensures that

Shore Medical Center is able to continue providing the highest

quality patient care for years to come.

Those interested in joining this society of generous individuals should call the Foundation for information at 609-653-3800 or visit our website at GiveToShore.org.

The Ritter Family and A. E. Stone, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Keith Asplundh ~ Asplundh FoundationAtlantic City Linen Supply, Inc.Azeez Family FoundationMrs. Flora U. BakerLynn & George BaumgardnerDr. & Mrs. Robert BeachMr. & Mrs. Alan BeattyMr. & Mrs. Peter B. BeckMr. & Mrs. George BeitzelMr. & Mrs. Mark BeneventoLee & Cathy BergenDr. & Mrs. Louis BergesMr. & Mrs. David BeyelMr. & Mrs. Frank Binswanger, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charles BisciegliaOcean City Home Bank - Mr. & Mrs. Steven BradyMr. & Mrs. Brian Broadley and Mr. & Mrs. Gamaliel BroadleyDr. Robert Brown in memory of Virginia BrownMr. & Mrs. James BruderMs. Lucille CakeMr. & Mrs. Anthony CannataThe Capaldi FamilyMr. & Mrs. Auggie CipolliniMr. & Mrs. Tripp CogginsMr. & Mrs. David CohenConner Strong & Buckelew - Mr. Joseph LinkerMr. & Mrs. Gerald J. CorcoranMr. & Mrs. Joseph V. CurcioMr. & Mrs. Paul R. D’AmatoMr. Joseph DiOrioDr. & Mrs. Peyton DearbornDr. & Mrs. Fernando DelasottaDietz & WatsonDan & Monica DiLellaJohn M. DonnellyMr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. DrobonikuMr. & Mrs. Stanley Duzy, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Allan G. EdmundMr. & Mrs. Anthony FrankDavid FrankWilliam Frankel & Paulajane D’AmatoMr. James FraserMrs. Marjorie FrymireIBEW Local Union 351- Mr. & Mrs. Edward GantRobert F. & Mary S. GarrettJohn & Jeanette GiemzaIn honor of Robert A. & Josephine T. GillWonderland Pier ~ Mr. & Mrs. Jay A. GillianMr. & Mrs. Roy GillianDr. & Mrs. Andrew GlassGlenn Insurance, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Melvyn GorsenEleanor & Ron Gross

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey GosinRobert F. GriffinMr. & Mrs. Leon GrisbaumMichael & Susan GrossEd & Bonnie GurwiczJoseph & Kathy GurwiczMitchell & Diana GurwiczMr. & Mrs. R. Scott HallidayHarrison Matik FoundationDr. & Mrs. Harvey WaxmanThomas H. Heist Insurance Agency ~ Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Heist III and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Heist IVMr. & Mrs. Ronald HermannHank HerskowitzCaswell F. Holloway, Jr. & Marie B. Holloway FoundationKaren & Scott HollowayHolly Beach Public Library AssociationMr. & Mrs. James E. HouckMrs. Phyllis HoverDr. & Mrs. Xin HuMr. & Mrs. David R. HughesMr. & Mrs. Harry HurleyGary & Denise Jessel - Fox Real EstateRon JohnsonMr. & Mrs. Edward KaneLewis Katz, Esq.Mrs. Eleanor KennedyKennedy Automotive Group, Inc.Dr. Colleen KhatiwalaJ. Edward KlineMr. James KlinghofferPaul & Pat KoellingMr. & Mrs. Charles KramerDi & Dallas KrapfMr. & Mrs. Edward KuehnleMrs. Mary Anne KullMr. & Mrs. James LeesMr. & Mrs. James Lees, Jr.Linda & Keith LeonardMelvin J. & Claire M. LevineMr. & Mrs. D. Herbert LipsonDr. & Mrs. Bo LiuLucille Previti Lupton Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth MacklerMassett Building CompanyMr. & Mrs. Edward MayberryMr. Joseph MazzeoMcCarter & English, LLP - Scott A. Kobler, Esq.Mrs. Marie L. McIntyreMr. & Mrs. Michael J. McKennaMcMahon Agency Inc. ~ William J. & Sandra McMahon, Jr., Robert & Maura McMahon Primus, William J. & Anita McMahon, IIIThe Messner Foundation, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. George MillerMr. Terrance Much in memory of Mark T. MuchMr. & Mrs. Karl MulthaupRaymond PalmieriAthanasios G. Papastamelos, DOMr. & Mrs. Jack ParkerPatriarch Family FoundationFrancis & Merion PerfectMrs. Anne PetrellaMr. & Mrs. Michael PontanoLucille Previti Lupton Foundation, Inc.Mr. & Mrs. Richard PitmanEleanor R. Raymond in memory of H. Dwight Raymond, Jr.Reliance Medical Group, LLCLouis & Beverly RipaMr. & Mrs. Mark RodackMr. Ronnie RodioMr. & Mrs. Robert RubinDr. & Mrs. Robert A. SaboMr. & Mrs. Tyler SampsonMrs. Linda ScarboroughMilton Schamach FoundationDrs. Raymond & Nancy SchreyerMr. Robert & Dr. Judith SchwartzJordan M. SchwartzScibal Associates ~ David & Stephen ScibalMr. & Mrs. Jonathan ShiekmanPhilip T. SiegelMs. Betty SimonChristine & Lawrence SmithDr. & Mrs. Frank SindoniJack M. Soble Family FoundationDr. & Mrs. Angelo Sparagna, IIIMr. & Mrs. Gerald SpeitelMr. & Mrs. Ronald B. StabliniDr. & Mrs. Scott W. StrengerMr. & Mrs. Marvin SuskinT. N. Ward Company - Mr. & Mrs. David PanichiMr. & Mrs. George Wray ThomasThomas Co., Inc. ~ Michael & Maryann Thomas, George & Laurie ThomasMr. & Mrs. John J. Turchi, Jr.George & Sandy TzaferosBernice vanSteyn-WeissTheresa WelshMrs. Mildred S. WheatonMr. & Mrs. Robert G. WilliamsPierre Yankovitch, MD & Mary Grace Yankovitch

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In 2013, Shore Physicians Group (SPG) experienced tremendous

growth, expanding to include more than 40 providers in a total

of nine locations throughout southern New Jersey. This managed

expansion diversified SPG’s offerings while introducing new

geographic areas to the SPG philosophy of treating members of

the South Jersey community with compassion and a personal

touch. SPG’s multidisciplinary approach to care grew to add

pediatrics, neurology and rheumatology to its roster of services

that also includes internal medicine, family medicine, general,

laparoscopic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and

pulmonary medicine.

In January, SPG unveiled its first Urgent Care center, located at

2605 Shore Road in Northfield. Led by Medical Director Gregory

Carson, M.D., Shore Urgent Care provides walk-in medical care

seven days a week, with physicians on staff to care for a variety of

medical problems for those who either don’t have a primary care

physician or can not get an appointment to see their provider.

Also in January, SPG opened a bilingual family medicine practice

in Egg Harbor Township, led by Marlene Rodriguez, M.D. The

office is located in the Harbor Village Square Shopping Plaza, at

the corner of Ocean Heights Avenue and Zion Road.

In March, SPG opened a new family and internal medicine office

at 401 Bethel Road in Somers Point, combining the practices of

longtime area physicians Angelo Sparagna, III, M.D., D.A.B.F.P.,

and William E. Hooper, Jr., M.D., and adding Ann MacMurray,

M.S.N., N.P.-C., C.C.R.N. In September, the practice welcomed

internist Jon Pomeroy, D.O., while rheumatologist Linda Brecher,

D.O., F.A.C.O.I., F.A.C.P., joined the practice in October.

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In June, SPG’s Somers Point pulmonary and critical care practice

added Allen Lewis Silvey, Jr., D.O. In addition to providing superior

pulmonary care, Dr. Silvey serves as co-medical director of Shore

Medical Center’s Critical Care Department with James J. O’Connor,

III, M.D., William Adams, D.O. and Sallustio Del Re, M.D., F.C.C.P..

In July, SPG added a trio of physicians to its growing list of

providers. SPG’s location in Northfield added family medicine

specialist Seblewongel Bulcha, M.D., to its roster of providers.

The husband and wife team of internist Ulices Perez, M.D.,

F.A.C.P., A.B.I.M., and pediatrician Aixell Mercedes, M.D., F.A.A.P.,

A.B.P., assumed the Ocean City family medicine practice of

Dr. Frederick Heggan.

In July, SPG launched a revolutionary new method of providing

care. Shore Crucial Care, located at 2015 Pacific Ave. in Atlantic

City, provides a quality, time saving, cost effective option for

patients with unscheduled, urgent medical needs. Featuring

board certified emergency medicine physicians, Shore Crucial

Care includes comprehensive on-site diagnostic equipment and an

on-site laboratory. When necessary, Shore Crucial Care provides

referrals to specialists, hospitals, rehab facilities and home health

care, creating a continuum of care meant to improve both quality

and medical outcomes.

In October, SPG added neurology to its roster of medical

specialties, welcoming David Roeltgen, M.D., to its flagship

location in Northfield.

As 2014 gets underway, Shore Physicians Group anticipates

another successful period of growth in its number of providers and

locations, increasing its ability to continue to treat the people of

the community well.

In the new year, Shore Physicians Group is welcoming the skilled

doctors of Shore Medical Center’s Hospitalist program into the

SPG family. Simultaneously, Shore Pathology Associates has been

created to provide diagnostic services to area providers. It will be

led by Medical Director James Pond, M.D., who is joined by Marite

Campos, M.D., and Peter Saunders, M.D.

SPG is also expanding into Margate, with Drs. Seblewongel Bulcha,

Ulices Perez and Jon Pomeroy assuming the practice of Dr. Dennis

Piccone along with longtime Margate practitioner Jill Rogers, MSN,

APN. Dr. Perez is also opening a new, state-of-the-art internal

medicine practice in Marmora. The planned introduction of

Urgent Care services to Mays Landing, a new neurology practice

in Somers Point led by Dr. David Roeltgen and Dr. Ravi Yangala,

the expansion of services to include an endocrinology specialty

and the planned addition of more skilled primary care providers,

will further enhance SPG’s reputation as a leader in quality, multi-

disciplinary care.

As a new year gets underway, Shore Physicians Group anticipates

another successful period of growth in its number of providers and

locations, increasing its ability to continue to treat the people of

the community well.

Launching in 2014, Shore Quality Partners has been conceived

and designed as the catalyst for achieving clinical integration

through the collaboration of independent physicians, employed

physicians and Shore Medical Center. This cooperative

relationship will allow community physicians to retain their

independence while responding to both competitive pressures

and healthcare reform on the local and national levels. Shore

Quality Partners is designed to help participants improve patient

care through quality and cost improvements.

This Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) will be governed by a

Board of Directors and several physician committees that will be

responsible for developing and implementing clinical integration

initiatives and dealing with all matters affecting the organization.

Physician leadership is a cornerstone of a successful CIN. As such,

Shore Quality Partners has utilized a Physician Leadership Council

in its development and planning. Moving forward, Shore Quality

Partners will be led by a Board of Directors consisting of 12

members split into two classes: nine physician directors and three

hospital directors. This structure ensures that actions will only be

taken with support of both physicians and the medical center.

The creation of Shore Quality Partners will benefit Shore

and participating physicians, allowing each group to thrive as

healthcare continues to evolve.

A Clinically Integrated Network

SHORE QUALITY PARTNERS

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Scott W. Strenger, MD President

Raymond S. Schreyer, MD Vice President

Steven P. Nachtigall, MD Past President

Shore Medical Center Medical Staff Officers

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Executive Team

2013 EXECUTIVE TEAM & MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS

Ronald W. Johnson, MBA, FACHEPresident & CEO

Alan L. Beatty, MBAVice President of Human Resources

Frederick L. BannerVice President/Chief Information Officer

James T. Foley, FHFMA, FACHE, MBA, CPAVice President of Finance Chief Financial Officer

Jeanne M. Rowe, MDChief Medical Officer

Linda Kenwood, BSN, MSNChief Nursing Officer

Gerald J. Corcoran, Esq., Chairman

Robert J. Bray, DDS, Vice Chair

Ronald B. Stablini, CPA, MBA, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Sandy Tzaferos, PharmD, Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

Autumn Bayles

Robert J. Beach, MD

David Beyel

Auggie Cipollini

Patricia Q. Connolly

Fernando Delasotta, MD

Louis P. DeScioli

Arthur T. Ford, III, Esq.

James Fraser (ex officio)

Carol L. Gaffney, RN

Jay A. Gillian

R. Scott Halliday

David Hughes

Ronald W. Johnson, MBA, FACHE President & CEO

Edward Kuehnle

Gary G. Schaffer

Scott Strenger, MD (ex officio)

Hon. Carmine Taglialatella, JWC

Richard L. Traa

Joseph DiOrio

Roy Gillian

Michele Ginieczki, Esq.

Richard H. Kabat

H. Paxson Keates

S. Stuart Mally, MD (deceased)

Martha Mason

William R. Miller

Morton Shiekman

David A. Spitalnick, Esq.

Louis Yanniello

Doris Ford Baum (deceased)

Bernard A. Capaldi

Janet Collova

Moira Dougherty

Johnson W. Hartman, EdD (deceased)

Shore Medical Center

Emeritus Members

Honorary Members

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2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Gerald J. Corcoran, Esq. Chairman

Robert J. Bray, DDSVice Chair

Ronald B. Stablini, CPA, MBATreasurer/Assistant Secretary

Sandy Tzaferos, PharmDSecretary/Assistant Treasurer

James Fraser, Chairman

Patricia A. Lees, Vice Chair

Robert Schwartz, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Brian Broadley, Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

Susan Biscieglia, Auxiliary Chair (ex officio)

Bernard A. Capaldi

Chris Ferry

Robert F. Garrett, III, Esq.

Mitchell Gurwicz

R. Scott Halliday


Cathie T. Kane

Mary Anne Kull

Donna Nelson-Lee

Thomas K. Ritter

Anna Marie Sindoni, Esq.

Daniel Brestle

Julianne W. Childs, DO

William J. Hughes

Herbert Lipson

John Scarpa

David Beyel, Chairman

Charles Biscieglia, Vice Chair

Robert J. Beach, MD, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Arthur T. Ford, III, Esq., Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

Gerald J. Corcoran, Esq.

Joseph DiOrio

Frederick N. Fontana

Thomas H. Heist, IV

William J. Hughes


Anthony Lepre (ex officio)

David A. Spitalnick, Esq.

George W. Thomas, III (ex officio)

Richard L. Traa

George W. Thomas, III, Chairman

John G. Thomas, Vice Chair

Ronald B. Stablini, CPA, MBA, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

David A. Spitalnick, Esq., Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

Steven E. Brady


Hon. Carmine J. Taglialatella, JWC

Anthony Lepre, Chairman

James F. Portock, CPA, Vice Chair

Harry M. Scott, CPA, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Louis P. DeScioli, Secretary/Assistant Treasurer

David Beyel


Marg Mancuso

Shore Medical Center Foundation

Honorary

Shore Memorial Health System

Shore Health Services Corp.

Shore Health Enterprises, Inc.

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Documents

Shore Medical Center 2013 Annual Review