Exchange Spring 2012

1. Exchange
A Satellite Campus of
Tulane University School of Medicine
Did you get your
BRGFit! cash card? First Quarter, 2012
page 4 Baton Rouge General and General Health System Employee Newsletter
Christina Marino, RN
President’s Pinnacle
Award Winner
OneVision 2
President’s
Pinnacle Award 3
HCAHPS 6
Allied Health &
Ancillary Excellence 7
Nurse Excellence 11
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2. What You Need to Know
by Bill Holman, FACHE, President & CEO
As we move forward into Spring, I would like to to care for each other begins with taking care of our expanded our behavioral health program and
express my appreciation for all you do to strengthen own personal health. BRG Fit, our new employee enhanced care for our seniors with the addition of
our hospital and serve our community. Our people wellness initiative, is designed to assist you in your the region’s first Seniors ER. Our robust medical
are at the heart of our mission and our vision for quest for healthy living, and it is one of the many education program at Mid City continues to grow
the future, and we thank you, for working day-in and ways we are working to help strengthen the health of through our partnership with Tulane School of
day-out to provide exceptional care to our patients. our organization from the inside out. I am excited Medicine and our students are performing at the top
about working alongside you in this reinvigorated of their class.
The start of a new season is often a time when we
commitment to personal health and wellness, and I
reflect on opportunities to make positive changes, As a result of these initiatives, we hope to see
thank you for your participation.
and I want to encourage all to make his/her personal improvements in our quality and patient
wellness a renewed priority. Protecting your health is As we journey to personal health and wellness satisfaction. With this recent momentum, we are
important for not only yourself and your family, but as a team, we are also progressing with exciting looking forward to making strides, and I appreciate
also for your co-workers and our patients. Our ability advances in care underway at both Baton Rouge your teamwork and commitment. I encourage you to
General campuses. These plans have remain focused on taking care of yourselves, and as
been designed to develop our facilities an extension, our patients – particularly utilizing the
and services in an effort to meet the tools and teachings of our customer service initiatives.
unique needs of our community. Our greatest opportunities for improvement
Our expansion project on the are in staff responsiveness and discharge
Bluebonnet campus includes current information areas, and by working together, I
enhancements with our minimally know we can achieve excellence in all areas of the
invasive daVinci robotics technology. We organization and provide the highest quality of care
are looking forward to upcoming plans for our patients.
that will include four new operating
Thank you for your dedication and service to our
rooms and a hybrid operating suite. The
hospital and our patients.
project also includes construction of a
state-of-the-art medical office building Sincerely,
Peyton Grant, Dr. Floyd Roberts, Architect Micah Morgan, and skywalk. At Mid City, we have
Dr. Andy Olinde and Bill Holman, discuss pre-construction Bill
documents.
Our Vision for the Future
Q & A with Bill Holman
We are all ambassadors of Baton Rouge General and whether we are in How will we see OneVision take shape?
the grocery checkout line wearing our name badges or on the soccer field On our Mid City campus we’ve expanded care for seniors with programs such
after school for a child’s game, we may get asked about what’s happening as the new Seniors ER which is dedicated to serving the unique medical needs
at our hospital. Here are a few things you might be curious about, and you of our community’s seniors. We are also excited about our ever-increasing
might find a sense of pride as you read the good things that are happening Tulane-affiliated medical education presence, providing a training ground
at our hospital. for future physician leaders, in addition to programs that are cultivating our
future nurses, radiologic technicians and pharmacists.
What is our hospital’s vision for the future?
We are one comprehensive hospital with two gems, Mid City and Bluebonnet, As the area’s only Burn Center, we’re focused on continuously enhancing
and we share a single, clear vision – to be the region’s hospital of choice. these facilities and services. In addition, our recent expansion of Mid City’s
With input from our staff leaders, our physicians and our community, we behavioral health services will serve an increasingly critical community need
came together to create a plan for how our hospital will grow and better serve as many state behavioral health services have been reduced.
our patients and our community going forward – we call this OneVision.
At Bluebonnet, we have plans for constructing a state-of-the-art medical
What does OneVision involve? office building and new surgical space, equipped with hybrid suite
OneVision involves responsible growth and enhancements on both our technology, which will enhance workflow for our clinical staff and quality
campuses that meet our community’s unique needs – development and care for our patients. We also currently offer our minimally invasive daVinci
expansion of our programs, services and facilities as well as investments in robotics technology at the Bluebonnet campus.
new medical technologies.
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3. Christina Marino –
2011 President’s
Pinnacle Award Winner
Christina Marino, RN, ER nurse and past President’s Award winner, was
named the 2011 President’s Pinnacle Award winner for ALWAYS demonstrating
kindness, patience and professionalism and for going above and beyond for
her patients.
Christina in a recent interview shared that she always knew she wanted to help
people – that path naturally led her to nursing.
Christina consistently demonstrates her dedication to serving others by the
way she connects with her patients. Her ability to reassure and comfort her
patients and their families is a gift, and the kindness she shows day after day is
genuine.
Christina is truly deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Christina,
and thank you for all you do.
Christina Marino, RN and Bill Holman, President & CEO at the 2011 Pinnacle Award Reception
Christina was nominated by Geri Sutton, I am very appreciative of the care and kindness When asked about being honored as the President’s
LOTR, Director of Rehabilitation Services, for demonstrated to my family by Christina that evening, Pinnacle Award winner, Christina said, “the whole
taking care of Geri’s father-in-law and her family and she didn’t realize that I was a ‘secret shopper.’ experience has been very humbling and reinforces
members. I am sure working nights in the ED can be quite why I chose nursing as my career.” Christina was fast
challenging on a consistent basis. It is only with to share that the award was not only for her, but for
In her nomination, Geri wrote: competent, caring Employees like Christina that our her whole team. “I couldn’t do this alone, no matter
“It is a truly caring, excellent Employee that works patients at Baton Rouge General receive this kind of how chaotic, there is always someone behind you. It
diligently to take care not only of her immediate remarkable care. Thank you.” takes the entire team to get the job done every night.”
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September 20, 2:00 pm, Bluebonnet Conference Rooms 1&2
December 12, 2:00 pm, Mid City Atrium
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4. Employees have taken action! More than 2059 Employees
have completed the BRG Fit! Biometric Screening and
Last Chance Wellness Assessment, making the first step towards living a
healthier lifestyle. Human Resources is receiving
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daily testimonials and reports of employees using
this self-awareness opportunity and the resources
available to achieve significant improvements in
Cash Card* their overall health and quality of life!
Employees must complete their Free Step it Up
BRG Fit! Biometric Screening and
Join us in supporting the community by
Wellness Assessment by March 31.
registering to participate in the following
* taff employed as of December 31, 2011 earn a wellness
S upcoming BRG sponsored walks! Participants
gift card incentive, $250 (full-time) or $125 (part-time), upon in the BRG Fit! program who register for
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Ever since I did my biometric screening
completion of BRG Fit! Biometric Screening and Wellness these walks are automatically entered for
and logged my information into the
Assessment by March 31, 2012.
** prize drawings
** – FUN!
BRG Fit! website, I’ve been motivated.
• American Heart Association It was an eye opener - that very week I
Heart Walk started going to the Employee Gym to
Hurry, time is running out! March 24, 2012 exercise and began to cut back on
• Colon Cancer Coalition portions and treats. I have already lost
Get Your Rear in Gear 10 pounds and I feel great!”
SCREENING DATES: April 28, 2012 – elanie Yoches,
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Radiology Quality and
Mid City - Employee Wellness Center, 2nd Floor • American Cancer Society
Safety Coordinator
Thur., March 29, 11 am - 5 pm Relay for Life
May 19, 2012
Bluebonnet - Conference Room 2
Tue., March 27, 8 am - 3:30 pm Register for these events by contacting
Jada Bruce at 237-1717.
Questions about screenings or programs?
Contact the BRG Fit! coordinator at 763-4678.
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5. LOUISIANA MARATHON
Partner Charity
Benefits
• Coupon code for discounted registration until January 8th, 2012
• Registration donation from Louisiana Marathon – 10% of total
Runner Courtney Delaney, Family
ONLINE registration fees Health Center
• Cheer station location
Going the Distance Merchandise/team wearmarker. The medicalthe finish line where I
•
at the 26 mile staff was right there
assisting me and radioed ahead toopportunity
purchase
Not only do Baton Rouge General’s staff have a passion was checked up on. That was impressive. I know I finished
• Charity Village 10’x10’ tent hardly stand up, but the medical staff
for fitness, they also share a commitment to serving our Nashville and could space
community. Earlier this year, Baton Rouge General medical didn’t even look my way. Keep up the good work.”
in Expo exhibitor discount (1/2 off booth)
staff and employees participated• downtown Baton Rouge’s – Christine Taylor, MD
inaugural “Louisiana Marathon” and veteran volunteer Brenda
Kudos to Brenda and Dr. Shaw’s volunteer team for dedicating
Brown, RN, led the mayor’s race• medical support tentWebsite Listing (name, logo, hyperlink
day Louisiana to organization’s
Runners, Becky Antoon, LCSW,
their time and talents to this wonderful, high-profile Behavioral Wellness Center and
sponsored by Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative. Alongside Dr. Dr. Vincent Shaw
website, and community initiative.
Vincent Shaw, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director, a brief description of organization)
Sports Medicine fellows, medical education students, nurses and Volunteers: Brenda Brown, RN, Family Health Center;
rehab staff, Brenda coordinated • Louisiana Marathon Facebook page LOTR, Rehab;
medical care for all runners in Julie Manchester, RN; Christine Perkins, recognition
need of attention, and included other hospital volunteers from Loretta Pourciau, Family Health Center; Vincent Shaw, MD,
the Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative. Use of Louisiana Marathon logo for Lisa Jaubert-Miazza, MD;
• Sports Medicine Fellowship Program; promotions
Neha Chowdhary, MD; Andrew Li-Yung Ning, MD, Family
Shortly after her experience in the medical tent, LA Marathon
Medicine Residency Program; Anna Howard, PT, Rehab;
runner Dr. Christine Taylor commented: “I can’t say enough
Nicole Kleinpeter, Marketing and Communications and
good things - I want to compliment your medical staff at
Tulane Medical Students: Chris Terndrup, Kenneth Perry and
the end. When I realized that I was close to 4 hours, I was
Requirements Taylor Burkholder.
trying to push at the end. I was rewarded by vomiting Runner Nathan Britt, NP, ER and
Brenda Brown, RN
• Complete Non-profit application by August 31st
BRG Finance Managerthe LouisianaTop 50 home page on the Non-profit
• Post a link to Finishes Marathon
organization’s website
Leading the LA Half Marathon pack was avid again. Not being able to run during that time was
• Provide proof of Baton Rouge General’s very own Natalie
runner, non-profit status really hard, because running was such a big part
McCall, Finance Manager. Finishing in the half- of my life.
Provide a follow-up report by February 15It’s race day, what are you thinking?
detailing how much
the marathonComea race day
you are out
• marathon’s top 50, the Notre Dame alum was
pleased with her training progress, in preparation I’m excited. Training for marathon is a lot of
money the organization raised through
for the Boston Marathon next month. We had a work, it takes a toll.
events
moment to pick her “runner’s” brain, and here’s of bed and running before you really have time to
what we learned: think about what is going to happen. It is really an
How long have you been running? excitement, followed by a sense of accomplishment.
in April. I qualified during the Dallas Marathon
I’ve been running for over 10 years now. I was Next Marathon?
actually hit by a car while out for a run one day. Right now I’m training for the Boston Marathon
Natalie McCall, Finance Manager IS IA N A inM A RA T H O N injured my knee and required surgery,
T H E L O U finishes 47th Though I 1|2
01:35:24.
A ROCKET RACING RUNNINGthings considered I was very fortunate. My knee
all EVENT in December of 2010. The Boston Marathon will
thelouisianamarathon.com was repaired and I was back on my feet in four be my third full marathon, I ran the Chicago
months, strengthening and getting ready to run Marathon in 2009 and Dallas Marathon in 2010.
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6. ALWAYS Going for Gold
Are You Wearing Your “H” Caps? HCAHPS stands for Hospital Consumer
Assessment of Health Providers
What’s all the buzz about HCAHPS??? We wanted to find out what this highly- and Systems. HCAHPS is measured
talked-about concept means to our own Employees. So we took things literally though a standardized survey that
and asked Employees to put on their “H” caps and share what the real “HCAHPS” captures patients’ perceptions of their
means to them. healthcare experiences.
What does HCAPHS Mean to you?
“Our unit is getting together with all the nurses, Pictured (left to right)
nurses aides and representatives from the Rochelle Howard, RN, BSN,
Hospital Medicine Group to discuss ways to MHA; Rachelle Sanders, RN;
increase patient satisfaction. We will be Jade Greene; Janice Scott;
rounding together and communicating with Tonya Stokes, RN, MACU/
General Medicine
the physicians regarding discharge planning.”
Danica Russell, RN, Telemetry
“For me, ALWAYS Going for Gold means helping
patients feel more comfortable, spending time “Patients are my passion. We ALWAYS work with a smile and I ALWAYS
helping to ease their fears and explaining what to greet my staff with a smile, encouraging them every single day to make
expect during their stay. I also prepare them to go sure that we give our patients 100%.” Rochelle Howard, RN, BSN
home by making sure that they understand their
discharge instructions, medicines, have follow up
appointments and any contact numbers that they
may need.” Lacey Leblanc, RN, Labor and Pictured (left to right)
Megan Ezell, RN;
Delivery Courtney Quinette, RN;
Jessica Kraus, RN;
Brandy Paige, and
“A sparkling clean environment is Craig Meeks, RN,
Surgery/Orthopedics
important in the healing process, I
make sure that patients rooms are
clean.” Wilbert Harris,
Environmental Services
“ALWAYS Going for Gold, to me, means taking care of the small things and
ALWAYS having a smile on my face. I try to make sure that each day is even
better than the last one for my patients.”
Courtney Quinette, RN, Surgery/Orthopedics
“In the Burn Unit our patients are with us
a long time, so we really try to involve the
families in the process of their loved ones
healing and care.” Amanda Barbier, “For me, HCAHPS and patient
RN, BSN, Burn Unit satisfaction means working
Amanda Barbier, RN, (right) with with our patients and
Danielle Bennett, NP-C collaborating with them on
their goals while they are in
rehab.” Heather Hollier, OT,
Rehab
P
ictured (left to right) Thais Perry,
PT Assistant; Jennifer Shropshire, OT;
Heather Hollier, OT
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7. Securing Customer Satisfaction
Service With A Smile
It’s not just our staff at the bedside who make a
difference in customer satisfaction. For our Security
Team, patient and visitor satisfaction is at the top
of the list, and they are working hard under the
leadership of Baton Rouge General’s new Chief of
Security Jeff LeDuff to ensure that everyone who sets
foot on campus feels welcome and is “wowed” by
our warm, friendly staff wearing security badges.
“Baton Rouge General is a tremendous asset to our
community, and we want every single person that
graces our presence to experience that. Hospitality,
service and going the extra mile are the things I talk
with our team about,” comments Chief LeDuff.
At Mid City, it’s about overcoming misperceptions
about our campus. “I’ve never seen a more friendly
environment, where patients and visitors alike are
Pictured above (left to right) back row: Carmel Mason, Solomon Ona, Robertson Ball, Chief Jeff LeDuff,
constantly thanking us for the pleasant ‘extras’ we Riley Whitfield; front row: Juan Conrad, Cheryl Thomas, Security Services Manager, Monique George and
work hard to provide,” notes Randy Wells
Cheryl Thomas, Manager,
Security Services. experience even before one arrives at our doorstep. No matter where you are on Baton Rouge General’s
“The parking areas are our opportunity to create campuses, there’s no doubt you were greeted by a
Meet Frederick Carriere, a that first impression,” he says passionately. Frederick smiling BRG security officer along the way.
6-year member of the General’s is proud of the new Mid City parking garage security
Security Team. For him, it’s booth, enhanced 24-7 monitoring services (video For 24-7 assistance, including escort
about creating a welcoming and patrol), and importantly, the customer service services, call anytime:
Fredrick Carriere, Security improvements LeDuff’s team has implemented. 387-7741 (MC) or 763-4100 (BB).
Annual Allied Health Ancillary Excellence Awards
and Appreciation Event
Baton Rouge General’s Allied Health and Ancillary professionals
are cordially invited to attend the annual Allied Health appreciation event!
Paul Douglas, Vice President of Human Resources, will award Employees who have been nominated by their peers.
Join us for the ceremony celebrating these individuals, and enjoy cake and punch along with a special video presentation of nominees.
Thursday, May 17: Bluebonnet Cafeteria: 2 - 3 pm
Friday, May 18: Mid City Atrium: 1 - 2 pm
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8. BRG Employee Reaches Out
Through Social Media
In an effort to provide real-time communication options for our consumers, patients,
and Employees, Baton Rouge General’s Mary Uter, LCSW has gone “social” to answer
Ask Mary
to learn more about the General’s Senior
Services and for questions about caring for
the elderly.
?
Did you
know?
Social media is the
questions related to senior care. Providing consumers with easy access to our Senior fastest growing media in
Care Consultant is an innovative opportunity for our team to listen, engage, and Mary Uter, LCSW history with more than
address healthcare related questions. Senior Care Consultant 3 in 5 Internet users
Senior Question Samples engaging in
• ow do I find good resources to
H social outlets.
care for my aging parents?
• y elderly parents live at home.
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Seniors ER
My father has been having more
Mid City’s New frequent falls. What are your
suggestions?
• y elderly mother lives alone.
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When I visit her, I sometimes
notice that she hasn’t taken
her medicine. How can I make
Baton Rouge General launched its Seniors ER, housed in sure she takes her medicine as Like us on Facebook and
the Mid City Emergency Department, specially designated
We
directed? visit the BRG website
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and designed for adults 65 and older. The Seniors ER is
Loour
and ask “Mary” your
staffed with a team specializing in geriatric care and trained questions today!
in administering screenings and assessments to identify
patients who may need additional assistance or resources Seniors!
outside the hospital. The team includes physicians specializing
in geriatrics, emergency medicine, and palliative care; nurses
trained in geriatric emergency care; and sensitivity training for other disciplines
including physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers and other caregiving staff
who work with seniors. “We have worked passionately to identify what seniors need New Members Appointed to Baton Rouge
most and have enhanced our medical teams and designed a physical space to meet
their unique needs,” said Marsha Bond, RN. General’s Board of Trustees
Three new members were recently appointed to General Health System/Baton
Rouge General’s Board of Trustees. The following Board members began their
term in January:
James L. Llorens, PhD Patricia J. Tyson Rev. Ronnie L. Williams
Chancellor of Southern Teacher, East Baton Rouge Founder and President of
University and AM College Parish School System Camelot College
They join current members of the Baton Rouge General Board of Trustees:
David Pitts, Chairman; Evelyn Hayes, MD, Vice Chairman; Venkat Banda, MD;
Peter J. Bostick, MD; Gregory Bowser; Sue Anne Cox; Perry Franklin;
Gary Graphia; Leslie Herpin Marx; Margaret Hart; William R. Holman;
Mary Uter, LCSW, Dr. Floyd Roberts, Senator Yvonne Dorsey, Dr. John Jones,
Marsha Bond, RN, Dr. Venkat Banda, and Bill Holman cut the ribbon at the new Roy Kadair, MD; Nanette Noland; Andrew Olinde, MD; Janice Pellar;
Seniors ER. Charles “Buddy” Roemer; and Ed Starns, CPA.
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9. Join
Baton Rouge General Goes Red
On February 9th, employees from BRG’s
us for
Womack Heart Center joined Baton Rouge
General Physicians Dr. Robert St. Amant
and Dr. Vicki Munson at the annual Go
lunch!
Red for Women awareness event. American
Heart Association’s Go Red for Women is
an initiative designed to empower women
to take charge of their heart health and
understand their personal risk factors. The
Celebrating
BRG team provided free body mass index
screenings to more than a hundred people
Hospital
Rehab Department’s Chris Perkins, LOTR helping with body and educated women about nutrition,
mass index screening at the General’s Go Red booth. cholesterol, exercise and prevention.
Special thanks to Dr. St. Amant; Dr. Munson;
Chris Perkins, LOTR; Geri Sutton, LOTR; Week 2012
John Dunlap, CES; Jane Ladmirault, ST; and
Amber Doiron, LPN!
• Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Mid City: 11am - 1pm,
Bat Cave
• Thursday, May 17, 2012
Bluebonnet: 11am - 1pm,
•••
BRG Physicians Dr. Robert St. Amant and Dr. Vicki Munson with
Amber Doiron, LPN (center) at the General’s Go Red booth.
Conference Rooms 1 2
Dance With A Doctor
Research has shown that ballroom dancing
has proven benefits for older people, and
even counteracts declines in aging. That’s why
Baton Rouge General is dazzling WBRZ and
Cecil’s BRG Story...
The Advocate’s Life After 50 event with our Go to BRGeneral.org/heart to see
very own senior patient, ballroom dance guru Cecil’s BRG Story!
Cecil Phillips. He will be joined by competitive
dance partners Drs. James Crowell and Sterling
Sightler and the General’s Seniors ER team.
Special dance demos and East Coast Swing
dance lessons will be provided at our booth
along with helpful information for Seniors and
their caregivers.
Saturday April 21, 2012
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Seminar 9:15 am
Baton Rouge River Center
FREE Parking Admission!
I suspected I was having a
“ suspected attack. And I knew
I heart I was having a
heart attack. And I knewgo...
exactly where to
exactly where Phillips
–Cecil to go...”
- Cecil Phillips
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10. Kudos
Green Belt Candidates Nationally-Recognized
Cancer Care
Congratulations to our staff on Pennington Cancer
Center’s 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award!
This prestigious award is given by the Commission
on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of
Surgeons to recognize cancer programs that exceed
national standards in providing quality care to
cancer patients.
The exceptional, compassionate care provided by
The Work Excellence Steering Committee selected 14 BRG/GHS Employees for the third wave of our staff has made us a national leader for quality
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training, which kicked off in January. Two leaders from The Baton and excellence in cancer care. Thank you for your
Rouge Clinic will also participate in Baton Rouge General’s prestigious training program. hard work and dedication to our patients, our cancer
Green Belt trainees will attend a series of training courses over 6 months focused on each phase of program and our community.
six sigma (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control). Green Belts also facilitate a frontline
team through completion of a six sigma initiative to apply their learning.
The following individuals are pursuing Green Belt Certification: Helping Tulane Students
Brad Barhorst, MS, Physicist, Pennington Cancer Center
Kurt Bennett, Director, Physician Services, BRG Physicians
Stacey Nolan, Manager, Employee Benefits
Don Shaw, Vice President, Revenue Cycle
Make the Grade
Marsha Bond, BSN, RN, CEN, Director, Emergency Services Crystal Sims, RN, Manager, PTB4 Patient Care Unit
Michelle Capone, Director, Medical Staff Services Heartfelt thanks to the entire Baton Rouge General/
Geri Sutton, LOTR, Director, Rehab Services
Corey Doughty, Director, Legal Services Carol Tingle, PhD, MSN, Director, School of Nursing/ Tulane School of Medicine satellite campus faculty and
Danita Lee, Clinical Informatics Analyst Radiology Clinical Education staff! Because of your dedication to these exceptional
Natalie McCall, Manager, Financial Operations Kevin Tripode, PharmD, Manager, Mid City Pharmacy students, we are proud to announce that 5 of our 10
Jobe Nasca, RN, CRRN, Manager, Bluebonnet ICU
medical students finished in the top 15% of the Tulane
class of 180 students on the TOSCE!
“The Baton Rouge General faculty and staff have gone
above and beyond to make our experience fulfilling
and meaningful,” notes 4th year BRG/Tulane LEAD
medical student Kenneth Perry.
The Team Observed
Structured Clinical
Encounter (TOSCE)
is a formative
assessment of
medical students
that is required
by senior students
at Tulane with
simulated patients
Baton Rouge General’s 2011 School of Nursing Graduates and is designed to
evaluate clinical
Baton Rouge General Medical Center’s School of Nursing held its 28th Commencement Exercises “The exceptional performance of our
skills.
announcing the graduation of 31 nursing candidates at a ceremony at Broadmoor United Methodist Church medical students is a testament to
on December 9, 2011. the commitment and hard work of
Top Row: Marcus Montgomery, Gisele Vermette, Ross Hagendorfer, Winston Willis, Niema Thomas, Jonathan Williams our entire faculty and staff,” notes
Third Row: Bethany Cox, David Bueche, Robin Burris, Melinda Gates, Megan Ezell, Amber Kelly, Julie Watson, Aron Coates, Connie Rome, Director, Graduate
Leigh Ann Saia, William Parks Second Row: Karen Pillsbury, Jennifer Barr, Jennifer Taylor, Peaches Willis, Tanya Dyer-
Medical Education.
Scott, Desiree’ DeCuir, Kelsi DiBenedetto, Tomi Lea Bottom Row: Amanda Averett, Nick Flurry, Lacey Blanchard, Cindy
Vinning, Chikarol Miller, Andrew Bolton, Heather Leeth
A Satellite Campus of
Congratulations Class of 2011! Tulane University School of Medicine
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11. 2012 Nurse Excellence Awards Banquet
Thursday, May 10, 2012
New Location: Parc 73, 14379 Louisiana 73, Prairieville, LA 70769
Tickets on sale until May 1 • Available in administration
$30 per ticket. You must have a ticket to enter the banquet due to limited seating.
Nurse Excellence Nominations:
Nominate an outstanding patient care provider on
the GHS Intranet’s “Nursing News.”
Deadline: Thurs., April 8, 2012
Categories:
• Edith LoBue Leadership
• Traditional Nurse of the Year
• Non-Traditional Nurse of the Year
• RN Rookie of the Year Nursing Scholarships:
• Ancillary Friend of Nursing Two (2) Nursing Scholarships will be awarded at the Nurse Excellence
• Physician Friend of Nursing Banquet. For an application form and eligibility criteria, refer to Nursing
News on the GHS Intranet Homepage.
Below are some of the more than 150 Baton Rouge General
registered team members at Komen’s Race for the Cure on March 10.
Go Team Baton Rouge General!
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12. Come fill your 20% Gift Shop Coupon!
Easter Baskets at The Gift Shop is offering all Baton Rouge General employees an
exclusive discount! Get 20% off any regular priced item from
the Gift Shop!
March 29-30, 2012. Don’t miss your chance to get the latest and
greatest! Easter goodies, candles, flip flops, jewelry, decorative accents,
and much more!!!
Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.
Cannot be used with other discounts.
Normal exclusions apply.
Mid City Campus
Parking and Smoking Area Map
“ was thrilled with the selection of Easter
I
goodies I found, right here, in our gift shop Parking Garage
Level Three
– my baskets are full!” Nicole Kleinpeter, Marketing and
Communications
Employee Parking Reminder
Summer Casual is Around the Corner!
We would like to remind all Employees that Baton Rouge General is a high volume
hospital. To allow for maximum parking spaces for our physicians, patients and (May 1 - October 1)
visitors, all Employees, students and vendors are expected to park in the parking
areas highlighted in blue on the parking maps found on Link-In Center. Parking Casual dress offers a welcome alternative to the formality of typical business
policies will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your cooperation! office attire - especially during a hot and humid Louisiana summer!
If you are wondering what clothing is appropriate in your department, keep
Florida Blvd.
in mind our hospital’s reputation for professionalism and quality. If you’re
questioning whether or not an item is acceptable, it probably isn’t.
Parking Garage, Visitor
Main Parking
Appropriate Business Casual for Men:
LEVELS G, 1, 2, 3, 4
Visitor Parking Entrance
Wabash St.
LEVELS G, 3, 4
Employee Parking
Parking
Pressed cotton slacks, polo shirt/golf shirts with collars, oxford shirt without tie,
(Designated by
yellow stripes) Garage Employee denim shirt, loafers, dress boots.
Acadian Thwy.
Parking
Peachtree
Emergency Visitor
Parking
Appropriate Business Casual for Women:
Mid City Center Physician
Parking
Skirts, cropped/Capri pants (must be at least mid-calf), pressed cotton slacks,
polo shirt/golf shirt with collars, denim shirt, denim skirt/dress, sleeveless dresses,
School Of
North Blvd.
Nursing sleeveless blouses, wrap-around skirts, flats, no hosiery or socks, dress boots, open
Westmoreland
Lovers Lane
toe shoes in non-patient care areas. (Open-toed dress shoes are acceptable prior
West St.
Additional
Parking to casual summer in non-patient care areas, but not sandals.)
Government St.
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Bluebonnet
Employee
Parking
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Picardy Plaza
Bluebonnet Campus

13. Baton Rouge General Foundation UPDATE
Foundation Event
Celebrates
Future of Healthcare
Baton Rouge General’s Foundation hosted
a donor appreciation event on January
25, 2012 at the Bluebonnet campus,
where donors, community members and
physicians were invited to learn about the
General’s OR expansion plans and hybrid
technology. The event focused on the future
of health care and featured demonstrations Dr. Antoine Keller presenting on the Nicole Cheramie, RN and Danyel
Dr. John Godke demonstrates the C-Mac
of daVinci, BRG’s new robotics technology, future of healthcare. Video Laryngoscope, which was funded Swinehart, RN in the future Hybrid
and the C-Mac Video Laryngoscope, which by donor support. Operating Room at Bluebonnet.
Foundation donor dollars helped purchase
for the hospital.
2012 Sweetheart Dance Breaks Record!
Baton Rouge General’s Foundation hosted the 19th Annual Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance
at Crowne Plaza on Sunday, January 29. More than 1,100 dads and daughters joined us for the
event, raising a record-breaking $47,000 to support the patients and families served by
Baton Rouge General.
Since 1993, dads and daughters from the Greater Baton Rouge community have attended the
Foundation’s annual Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance. In 2011, the event raised more than
$32,000 and provided new technology and programs for our cardiac patients at the Womack
Heart Center, including a new Quest Instrument, which provides the most advanced equipment
to administer life-saving medications to patients during open heart surgery.
Thank you to all who supported this year’s dance by purchasing a raffle ticket or attending. Your
contributions will touch the lives of our patients and their families.
Father/Daughter Committee Chair and Baton Rouge General
Foundation Board Member Pete Bush with American Girl raffle
winner Raven Kelley.
New Members Appointed to the
Foundation’s Board of Governors
Glenn Smith, Taxation Department, with his daughters Amy Smith Wilson,
Corporate Communications, and Claire Smith, Radiology, with Baton Rouge
General Board of Trustees Member, Perry Franklin, and his daughter Lauren.
Pam Causey Rick Lipscomb Tena Roemer
President of Baton Rouge Architect, Partner WHLC Speech Pathologist
General’s Auxiliary Architecture
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14. Join us at the 2012
Together
Kickoff! we make
The 2012 You, Me BRG Employee Giving Program is coming soon!
Because of your generosity, so many wonderful things are happening in our
a difference!
hospital! Look for your name on the new donor recognition panels located
near the cafeterias at Mid City and Bluebonnet. The campaign is right
around the corner and we need you!
Join us as we kick-off the campaign:
Monday, April 30, 2012 at Mid City
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Bluebonnet
2011 Grants Announced!
Last year’s You, Me BRG Employee Giving Program was a
tremendous success, raising more than $133,000 in pledges and
donations. Because of YOUR generosity through the 2011 program, Your Generosity in Action:
12 projects have been awarded grants for patient care equipment Progress Update on Funded
and services that will directly enhance the environment for our staff Grants Now Online!
and patients. Check out the full list online at www.BRGeneral.org/
Foundation. Your gifts have been making a significant impact on
our patients and their families since the first You, Me
2011 You, Me, BRG Grant Recipients: BRG Employee Giving campaign in 2010. Read
Physical Therapy, Women’s and Children’s Services, Seniors ER, Above, new donor recognition panels at more about how these developments are making a
Bluebonnet and Mid City
Same Day Surgery, Post-Acute Care and Recovery Units, Respiratory, difference in the lives of those we serve!
Burn, Wound, OR, and ER. www.BRGeneral.org
Funding Education Excellence
Construction is currently underway to
create a training suite on the 3rd Floor
at Mid City. This enhancement will
provide a new hands-on educational
space that will be available to all
Employees and students seeking
training for new techniques in their
field.
Funded by gifts received through the
2011 You, Me BRG Employee Giving Above, SimMan Patient Simulator; below third floor waiting area
that will become the new skills lab.
Program, the project is slated to be
complete by April 30, 2012.
Features include:
• SimMan Patient Simulator, an
advanced interactive training
mannequin
• 3 Simulator Patient Bays for training
• Staff and Instructor Observation
Room
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