October 27, 2011 - University of Kansas Medical Center
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October 27, 2011 - University of Kansas Medical Center
4 October 27-November 2.2011 CENTER eX press THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER Distinctive new building proposed for campus The KU School of Medicine this week unveiled a proposal to build an eye-catching new facility for students. The Medical Education Building would be located at the northeast corner of 39th Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard – currently a Blue parking lot in front of The Robert E. Hemenway Life Sciences Innovation Center. “We have proposed a new Medical Education Building because Orr-Major is obsolete,” said Barbara Atkinson, MD, KUMC executive vice chancellor and the school’s executive dean. “It's important for our school's accreditation. We need to begin making plans to update our medical education space to match our innovative curriculum.” The building would allow the school to recruit 50 more students per year. Features include a medical simulation center and class settings that promote more team-based education. The proposal is preliminary and has yet to be approved by the Board of Regents. Most of the cost of the Final big push for United Way Hundreds of employees have made generous donations, but there’s still a ways to go before the hospital meets its United Way fundraising target for the year. As of noon Oct. 26, the hospital had raised about half its $175,000 goal. The hospital’s campaign ends Monday, Oct. 31, so a big push is projected over the final few days. The medical center’s United Way campaign wrapped up Oct. 21, though donations are still being accepted. The number of donors doubled this year. Other results will be shared directly with staff. The hospital’s United Way campaign co-chair, Michelle Keller, Communications Services, said United Way ambassadors have been meeting with departments and holding fundraisers throughout the hospital in an effort to raise the much-needed funds. "Many of our neighbors are living without their basic needs being met," she said. "United Way agencies are working hard to change that." Pledging takes just a few minutes. During KUMC’s United Way closing rally Oct. 21, former Chiefs star Anthony Davis signed autographs for Kirmayer Fitness Center’s Mary Saunders (center) and Student Services’ Fonda Briles. approximately $78 million facility would be covered by tuition from the increased number of students. University leaders also are exploring ways to generate the necessary funding until four years of additional students are enrolled. Medical center leaders are confident construction will continued on page 2 We teachers: Support for KCPT opens school doors The hospital has received the Outstanding Corporate Support award from KCPT, a partnership that has led to a new community outreach program. It started last February during pledge night for KCPT, the region’s public television station. As pledge night sponsor, the hospital promoted its A Change of Heart services to viewers. People who called in that night to pledge at least $250 to KCPT also received a variety of heart-healthy educational materials and A Change of Heart items, including a heart health assessment. Then came the twist: An anonymous donor pledged $10,000 but generously suggested all the heart health assessments – 40 of them – be donated to others. KCPT is a major supporter of education and teachers. And so the 40 heart health assessments were offered to area school districts, who gave them to 40 of their teachers. Most of those teachers since have received their assessments and are still engaged with nurse educators and caregivers at Mid-America Cardiology. Their response was so enthusiastic the hospital has decided to continue the heart-healthy outreach to schools by continuing our partnerships with teachers. “Teachers are some of the communities’ most influential advocates and role models for continued on page 2 KUMC named to national neurological trials KUMC was selected as one of just 25 sites nationwide to participate in a new group working to speed up the development of new treatments for neurological disorders. The group is called Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT). KUMC will be funded by a seven-year $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health. KUMC will work with Building, continued from page 1 eXposure move forward. “We’re eager to get going on it. We need an adequate and updated facility for our students,” said Steffani Webb, KUMC vice chancellor for Administration. Size of the new facility isn’t final, but it’s currently slated for five floors and about 150,000 square feet. research institutions nationwide to test new medications and treatments in diverse populations around the country. “We have patients in the region who are committed to participating in national studies that will lead us to better treatments for neurological disorders,” said Richard Barohn, MD, Neurology chair. Some trials will take place in KU’s Clinical Research Center in Fairway, opening early next year. The center was created specifically to house early phase clinical trials. The award adds to KUMC’s string of success raising its national research prominence: • KUMC in June joined an elite group of 60 universities when the NIH awarded it a $20 million Clinical and Translational Science Award. • In August, KUMC was awarded a $6 million grant designating it as an Alzheimer’s Disease Center, one of just 29 institutions in the country. The need for the building has been discussed for many months; Atkinson formally unveiled it Oct. 24 during the annual State of the School address. “It’s an exciting project,” she said, noting the building is designed to emulate the gleaming facade of the hospital’s Center for Advanced Heart Care. Cannon Design (cannon design.com), a leader in health care facility planning and design, is overseeing the project. The company designed the Hemenway building and has been working with KUMC and the hospital on a campus master plan. Thoughts about the building’s look? Webb said she’ll gladly accept emails. Topping off great news Hospital staff were treated to ice cream sundaes last week, a sweet recognition of their outstanding accomplishments this year. Mid-America Cardiology’s Steve Owens, MD (above), and Renee Walters, RN, Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, loaded up on whipped cream and caramel. Rehabilitation Services’ Megan Edwards (left) and Tamie Gardenhire went for the chocolate. This year’s accomplishments include Magnet redesignation, U.S. News & World Report rankings and UHC rankings and outcomes. School, continued from page 1 change,” said Julie Amor, Marketing and Communications vice president. Yet educators historically score poorly in studies of healthiest professions. The hospital each year will provide 40 to 60 heart assessments to area teachers as funding and donations allow. Those educators in turn will receive heart health education materials they can share with students. The teachers also will be encouraged to share their stories about how the heart assessments affected their own lifestyles. “We believe teachers, as strong role models and educators, can help us spread the word about the importance of preventive actions,” said Amor, who accepted the KCPT award last week on behalf of the hospital. Open enrollment under way for hospital staff Open enrollment for hospital employees began Oct. 24. It’s the time of year to review your current benefit choices and consider changes for 2012 plan elections. Enroll online for your medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); and some voluntary benefits. Open enrollment ends noon Nov. 15. One big change this year: No HMO plan. It will be discontinued due to decline in enrollment, high cost of the plan and the current trend to drop HMOs from employeroffered health care programs. If you are enrolled in the HMO plan and want to continue medical coverage in 2012, you must enroll in one of the PPO plan options. If you take no action, your HMO enrollment will be transferred into the Premier PPO Plan. Access online enrollment through BenefitsConnection on 24/7, or at bluesenroll.com from any computer with Internet access. Details are on 24/7. eXtracurricular Friday, October 28 Thursday, November 3 NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY Grand Rounds: “Adult Children of Mothers with Alzheimer’s Disease; Are They at Higher Risk and Why?” Robyn Honea, PhD, 8-9 a.m., Lied Auditorium. HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE Care Lecture Series: “Cultural Issues at End of Life, Parts 1 and 2,” Ann Allegre, MD, 8-10 a.m. Registration for each program is $15. Series continues every Thursday morning. Register and select an ITV viewing site: coa.kumc.edu/cpgec/palliative. PEDIATRIC GRAND Rounds: “Confusing Patients Less: Health Literacy as a Public Health Priority,” Michael Wolf, PhD, MPH, 8-9 a.m., Clendening Auditorium. LANDON CENTER on Aging’s Annual Chili Feed: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., second floor. Tickets are $5. Proceeds benefit Landon’s Adopt a Senior program, which provides gift baskets and gift cards to a dozen local “forgotten” older adults at the holidays. Buy tickets in advance from Deborah Barton, 8-0798, or at the door. Monday, October 31 PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY Medicine Grand Rounds: “Antibodies and C4d in Liver Transplantation: Using Digital Diagnostic Tools,” A. Jake Demetris, MD, noon-1 p.m., Lied Auditorium. Wednesday, November 2 INTERNAL MEDICINE Grand Rounds: “Thrombotic Microangiopathy,” Rubin Reyes, MD, 8-9 a.m., 3015 Sudler Auditorium. KANSAS PUBLIC Health Grand Rounds: “National Biomonitoring System,” Jennifer Pierson, Association of Public Health Laboratories, CDC, noon-1 p.m., Sudler Auditorium. CENTRAL PLAINS Geriatric Education Center Evidence-Based Clinical Care Series: “Transitions in Care,” James Birch Jr., MD, MSPH, 5-7 p.m., 200 Landon Center on Aging. Registration is $25. Register by noon Friday, Oct. 28, at coa.kumc.edu/cpgec and select “upcoming programs.” Send calendar items to [email protected]. Items must be received by noon on the Monday prior to publication. Friday, November 4 NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY Grand Rounds: “Private Neurologic Practice: The Last Days of Disco,” Charles Donahoe, MD, 8-9 a.m., Lied Auditorium. PEDIATRIC GRAND Rounds: “Diabetes Management in Youth: What’s Behavior Got to Do with It?” Susana Patton, PhD, CDE, 8-9 a.m., Clendening Auditorium. eX press reminder KUMC OPEN ENROLLMENT Deadline for State Employees: Monday, Oct. 31. Online enrollment is at da.ks.gov/ps/subject/ssc. KUMC AUXILIARY Grant Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 1. Proposed projects should be less than $3,000 and benefit patients, employees, students or staff. The proposal form, instructions and other guidelines are at kumc.edu/auxiliary. Information: Diane Lee, [email protected]. CAMPUS FLU SHOTS Flu Stop Clinics: Tuesday, Nov. 1: 7-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., 1116 Bell, hospital; Friday, Nov. 4: 1-3 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Westwood Campus KUMC Student Health (1012 Student Center): Thursday, Oct. 27: 8:30-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 28: 11 a.m.-1p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 29: 11 a.m.1 p.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Hospital PTO Buy-Back begins Friday The hospital’s next Paid Time Off (PTO) Buy-Back program begins Friday, Oct. 28. The Buy-Back program allows eligible employees to sell back PTO twice a year. Highlights of the program: • You can sell up to 40 hours of PTO. • Eligible employees must have at least 80 hours of PTO as of their Oct. 28 pay stub to sell future PTO. • To submit your request, fill out the PTO Buy-Back form on 24/7. The deadline to complete the online form is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Paper forms are available in Human Resources. • Employees who sell PTO hours will receive an extra paycheck by mail or direct deposit Dec. 9. The next PTO Buy-Back is May 2012 for a June payout. More info is on 24/7. Volunteers ready for Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event Another big crowd is expected for the hospital's 17th annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event this Saturday, Oct. 29, on campus. Plenty of staff and students have volunteered. Now help spread the word to family and friends! The event is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Adams Street and Rainbow Boulevard. Shots are available on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone 8 and older. Parental consent is required for children 8-17. Flu shots are free. Your donation to support Harvesters, the Community Food Network, is appreciated. Remember: Staff, physicians and students are urged to get their vaccines at Flu Stop Clinics or at KUMC Student Health, not at the drive-through event. BlueKC covers flu shots for dependents Are you a hospital employee whose family members need flu shots? If they can't make it to the Oct. 29 drive-through event, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) again will cover 100 percent of the allowable charge for the cost of a flu shot, if: • Your family member is on your medical plan • The shot is administered by an in-network provider Flu shots from out-of-network providers are subject to charges. If you get a flu vaccine from a provider other than the hospital or university, remember to provide documentation to hospital Employee Health or KUMC Occupational Health. This will help the hospital track the number of employees vaccinated and will qualify you for the 2012 Wellness Challenge. Spencer Chapel services next week Special services for the Feast of All Saints Day will be next week in Spencer Chapel. The services are 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, and 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. 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BIKE TRAINER, prefer magnetic or fluid trainer like one made by CycleOps, also need riser and mat, will pay $125-$150. 913-626-9962. CENTER eX press Bob Page President and CEO The University of Kansas Hospital Barbara Atkinson, MD Executive Vice Chancellor University of Kansas Medical Center Staff Mike Glynn, Editor Brianna Vaughn, Graphic Designer Michelle Keller, Jay Senter Senior Writers Kimm Fromm Foster, Communications Manager Center Express is a weekly employee publication produced by The University of Kansas Hospital Communications Services, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 100, Westwood, KS 66205. Send story ideas to [email protected].