On Feb. 1, 2011, we implemented a new Absence from the Unit Policy. It is our top priority to ensure the safety and health of our patients at all times. We established this procedure in response to growing concerns about patients leaving units without the knowledge of our clinical staff. If patients are not in their units, we cannot ensure their safety and that they are receiving timely medical care.
Monday, February 14, 2011
WellStar President & CEO Search Process
I wanted to provide you with an update on the search process for selecting a new President & CEO for WellStar Health System. Last fall, we retained the executive search firm of Witt/Kieffer to assist us with the process. In December, they met with members of the Board of Trustees and many senior and physician leaders to help us determine the skills needed for our next President & CEO and outline the goals and objectives for this position.
Physician Satisfaction with Medical Care HCAHPS
The healthcare industry is steadily becoming more consumer-driven and transparent. As part of this movement toward increased transparency and consumerism, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created a new survey tool. Dubbed the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (HCAHPS), this survey tool measures patients’ perceptions of their experience within hospitals. The results of this survey are publicly posted on CMS’ website, www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov, and are directly tied to reimbursement by CMS.
Physician Networking Social
On Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6 - 9 p.m., WellStar Physician Relations will host a Physician Networking Social at Arbor Connection (7475 Douglas Boulevard Suite 100 A, Douglasville, Ga. 30135). Dinner will be served. Please RSVP by Feb. 14 to Karen Nightingale at 678-337-7100 or karen.nightingale@wellstar.org.
On Tuesday, March 15 from 6 – 9 p.m., WellStar Physician Relations and WellStar Kennestone Hospital will host a Physician Networking Social at Marietta Country Club (Club Drive, Kennesaw, Ga.). Dinner will be served. Please RSVP by March 10 to Karen Nightingale at 678-337-7100 or karen.nightingale@wellstar.org.
On Tuesday, March 15 from 6 – 9 p.m., WellStar Physician Relations and WellStar Kennestone Hospital will host a Physician Networking Social at Marietta Country Club (Club Drive, Kennesaw, Ga.). Dinner will be served. Please RSVP by March 10 to Karen Nightingale at 678-337-7100 or karen.nightingale@wellstar.org.
Process for Ordering WellStar Approved Forms
If you send over forms (H&Ps, consent forms, etc.) for admissions or surgeries from your office, you can order packets from the Purchasing Department. There is no cost associated with ordering the forms. To view a list of WellStar approved forms, go to eSource > My Resources > Forms & Docs > Medical Record Forms by Item Number.
If you would like to order WellStar approved forms, please contact Paula Arnett at Paula.Arnett@wellstar.org or 770-792-1700.
Please include the following when ordering:
Form name
Form item # (if known- located on bottom of the form)
Practice Name
Practice Address
Contact person and phone #
Quantity needed
If you would like to order WellStar approved forms, please contact Paula Arnett at Paula.Arnett@wellstar.org or 770-792-1700.
Please include the following when ordering:
Form name
Form item # (if known- located on bottom of the form)
Practice Name
Practice Address
Contact person and phone #
Quantity needed
WellStar Medical Group Launches The Pulse Newsletter
If you are an employed WellStar Medical Group (WMG) physician, you should have received the first edition of The Pulse, a quarterly newsletter by providers, for providers. The Pulse was created by the Physician Engagement Committee of the Medicine Service Line as a way for the WMG to communicate with each other and the WMG administration.
Whether you are in the office or at home, the format of The Pulse makes it easy to open, read and print. Interactive hyperlinks embedded throughout the newsletter allow you to navigate to a particular topic or page. Simply click on a story title on the Contents page to be directed to that particular story and use the "Contents," "Previous Page," and "Next Page," links on the bottom of each page to help you navigate to a particular page. To make the newsletter appear larger, use the percentage key on the top toolbar to change the percent to 75, 100 or whatever you prefer.
If you did not receive the newsletter, please contact Sarah Solomon at sarah.solomon@wellstar.org.
Whether you are in the office or at home, the format of The Pulse makes it easy to open, read and print. Interactive hyperlinks embedded throughout the newsletter allow you to navigate to a particular topic or page. Simply click on a story title on the Contents page to be directed to that particular story and use the "Contents," "Previous Page," and "Next Page," links on the bottom of each page to help you navigate to a particular page. To make the newsletter appear larger, use the percentage key on the top toolbar to change the percent to 75, 100 or whatever you prefer.
If you did not receive the newsletter, please contact Sarah Solomon at sarah.solomon@wellstar.org.
February and March Department Meetings
For a list of February and March department meetings, click "Read More>>."
POLST Education Starts Feb. 14
On Feb. 14, WellStar will continue to roll out an updated Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) - a form / order that ensures a patient’s treatment wishes about end-of-life care are honored. The new, hot pink POLST form replaced the goldenrod form and is more user-friendly.
Robert G. Warner, M.D. 1950-2011
Dr. Warner was a cardiologist at the Cobb Heart Clinic and WellStar Cobb Hospital for the past 22 years. He served on WellStar’s Board since 2001.
Dr. Warner was known for his generous spirit, love of life and appreciation of gourmet food, diverse cultures and travel.
“Bob’s dedication to his family, his patients and WellStar will be sorely missed,” said Jim Budzinski, interim president & CEO.
“The WellStar family extends its sympathy and condolences to Bob’s family,” said Randall Bentley, chair, WellStar Board of Trustees. “Our thoughts are with Bob’s mother, Mary, and his children, Catherine, a medical student at Medical College of Georgia; Brian, a senior at Amherst College in Massachusetts; and Elizabeth, a junior at Bowdoin College in Maine.”
Safety First Re-certification Schedule for Physicians and Mid-Levels
For the February and March Safety First Re-certification schedule, click "Read more>>."
WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center Relocates
WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center relocated its Smyrna office in an effort to better serve the community. The Cooper Lake location closed on Feb. 4 and the new location at 4521 South Cobb Drive, Suite 100, Smyrna, Ga. 30080, opened on Feb. 7.
Heather Bean, CPNP; Avril Beckford, M.D., FAAP; Melanie B. Coon, CPNP; Ana Combes-Osacar, M.D., FAAP; Annisha Ellis, M.D., FAAP; Sivan Hines, M.D., FAAP; Laurel Kohn, M.D., FAAP; Patricia Matthews, M.D., FAAP; Patricia Anne Wolfe, DO, FAAP; and are all providers at WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center.
WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center has been part of WellStar Medical Group for more than 15 years. For more information, call the Austell office at 770-819-9262, the Smyrna office at 770-801-5000 or visit www.pediatricandadolescentcenter.org.
Heather Bean, CPNP; Avril Beckford, M.D., FAAP; Melanie B. Coon, CPNP; Ana Combes-Osacar, M.D., FAAP; Annisha Ellis, M.D., FAAP; Sivan Hines, M.D., FAAP; Laurel Kohn, M.D., FAAP; Patricia Matthews, M.D., FAAP; Patricia Anne Wolfe, DO, FAAP; and are all providers at WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center.
WellStar Pediatric and Adolescent Center has been part of WellStar Medical Group for more than 15 years. For more information, call the Austell office at 770-819-9262, the Smyrna office at 770-801-5000 or visit www.pediatricandadolescentcenter.org.
Microsoft Home Use Program
For a limited time, WellStar team members can take advantage of Microsoft Office Professional 2010 for Home Use for only $9.95.*
1. To redeem, visit http://hup.microsoft.com
2. Enter your WellStar e-mail address and use WellStar code BFD4ACC4AC
3. Click on the "Buy Now" link from the activation e-mail you will receive from Microsoft Home Use Program.
*This offer is a $499.99 value! The unique WellStar code is assigned to our organization for our sole use and may not be shared with anyone outside of WellStar. Limited licenses are available on a first come, first serve basis. In order to take advantage of this special Microsoft offer, you must have a valid WellStar e-mail address. This offer is valid ONLY for home use and may NOT be installed on any work computers.
1. To redeem, visit http://hup.microsoft.com
2. Enter your WellStar e-mail address and use WellStar code BFD4ACC4AC
3. Click on the "Buy Now" link from the activation e-mail you will receive from Microsoft Home Use Program.
*This offer is a $499.99 value! The unique WellStar code is assigned to our organization for our sole use and may not be shared with anyone outside of WellStar. Limited licenses are available on a first come, first serve basis. In order to take advantage of this special Microsoft offer, you must have a valid WellStar e-mail address. This offer is valid ONLY for home use and may NOT be installed on any work computers.
Winter Storm 2011 Forum
During the January snow storm, there were many incredible stories of the effort and commitment that WellStar team members put forth in order to serve our community. To capture and share these stories with the entire WellStar team, we created a WellStar Winter Storm Forum.
Go to www.wellstar.org/winterstorm2011 and tell us your experiences, post pictures or recognize outstanding team members within the entire WellStar community.
Go to www.wellstar.org/winterstorm2011 and tell us your experiences, post pictures or recognize outstanding team members within the entire WellStar community.
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Friday, December 17, 2010
WellStar Kennestone Hospital Plans to Become Designated Level II Trauma Center in Summer 2011
At the Thursday, December 9 WellStar Health System Board of Trustees meeting, a resolution was adopted authorizing WellStar Kennestone Hospital to submit an application with the Georgia Department of Community Health to become designated as a Level II Trauma Center by the summer of 2011. If approved, WellStar Kennestone Hospital will be the only designated Trauma Center in WellStar Health System’s five county primary service area. Click here to read the full press release.
New Medical Staff Members - As Approved at the November WellStar Governing Board Meeting
For a complete list of new Medical Staff and Advanced Practitioners, click, "Read more>>."
DEA Mandate Affecting Patients Discharged into LTC Facilities
According to a mandate from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), all Schedule II – Schedule V controlled substance medications for patients discharged to a long-term care (LTC) facility require a separate, written prescription.
WellStar Physicians Featured on Atlanta's Biggest Loser
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| Scott McKee, M.D., F.A.C.C. |
A WellStar physician was featured on Atlanta and Company every Friday during the 12-week contest. For a list of physicians who were featured, along with a list of topics they discussed, click "Read more>>."
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