Bariatric Times July/August 2007

Bariatric Times • July/August 2007 Bariatric Center Spotlight 19 Preoperative/PACU bariatric staff left to right: Elissa Franklin, RN; Brandy Pustejovsky, RN, BSN; Jill Wilkin, RN, CNOR; Christine Fontenot, Surgical Tech; Linh Tang, RN clarity. Additionally, University General Hospital has Stryker® Sydney®, a voice activated program that allows surgeons to vocally operate equipment in the operating room. CMAX surgical beds by Steris allow bariatric surgeons to gain optimal reverse trendlenburg position up to 30 degrees. The bed also includes the "zip-line" feature, which allows the entire table to slide up or down as needed. This technology prevents surgeons from having to stand on step stools during procedures. To provide insight into the metabolic status of the patient, we have purchased a MedGem®, an indirect calorimeter to measure the resting metabolic rate. We also utilize a hospital grade Tanitz scale for ongoing body composition analysis. In addition to its state-of-the-art technology, University General Hospital is also focused on patient and family comfort. To meet the needs of both patient and family, we offer room service on demand for patients and their guests, complimentary wi-fi environment, free patient valet parking, private rooms, spacious bathrooms, and flat panel screen TV with 40 cable channels. All patient rooms are beautifully decorated and include an accent faux painted wall as well as oil paintings in each room. WHO HANDLES YOUR PROCEDURE SCHEDULING? DO YOU LOOK FOR ANYTHING IN A SOFTWARE PACKAGE THAT SPECIFICALLY RELATES TO BARIATRICS? WHAT SOFTWARE DO YOU USE? Our operating room (OR) schedulers coordinate all scheduling with referring physicians. To facilitate efficient and effective scheduling of patients, University General Hospital utilizes the GE Centricity™ Perioperative Management software system, formally known as ORMIS. This application is a fully integrated system from OR scheduling, to preoperative documentation, and Intraoperative/PACU services. Additionally, GE Centricity has the ability to capture charges and billing in conjunction with physician preference cards and interfaces directly with materials management for reordering of supplies to ensure par levels in each inventory location. Physician preference cards can be procedure specific, best practice driven, and/or supply related. Today, University General Hospital is using the individual doctor and procedure cards, but will transition to incorporate best practice and supply related cards for those doctors whom prefer using them. The GE Centricity software mentioned above also provides anesthesia documentation. This component of the software will roll-out in late fall 2007 with completion slated for spring 2008. This implementation will enable complete perioperative integration to be paperless to the EDM system. In order to provide customized care and documentation, University General Hospital will begin building customized nursing notes. The system will tie the type of case to the type of notes needed to be documented based on the type of procedure. for University General Hospital. One of the many reasons University General Hospital came into existence was the need for physicians to have a facility that operates exclusively around the needs of both its medical staff and patients. As such, much of its state-of-the-art technology was purchased to ensure just that - quick turnaround and timeliness. For example, our OR suites are equipped with Stryker equipment on ceiling mounted booms. This equipment allows for quick and efficient sterilization following surgical procedures reducing OR turnaround times. University General has also implemented a process to report OR delays due to physician tardiness; these findings will be reviewed by the OR Surgical Committee. equipment and supplies (excluding food service and pharmacy). Two methods of inventory management are utilized at UGH: (1) the perpetual inventory method, and (2) Just-in-Time Stockless process. Collectively, these methods ensure adequate supply acquisition at the lowest cost. Each department is responsible for placing material requisitions with materials management as needed. Semi-annually, the Materials Management department conducts an inventory count to maintain an accurate inventory at all times. HAS YOUR FACILITY RECENTLY EXPANDED IN SIZE AND PATIENT VOLUME? WILL IT BE EXPANDING IN THE NEAR FUTURE? University General Hospital is the first of 10 physician owned hospitals to be built by University General Hospital Systems across the country. Our organization has a flexible hospital design model that ensures services provided at each location are needed most by that particular community. The next HOW IS INVENTORY MANAGED IN YOUR FACILITY? WHO HANDLES THE PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES? The Materials Management Department in conjunction with the OR buyers handles all purchasing and inventory management of the hospital's medical and non-medical HOW DO YOU GET YOUR SEMINAR OVERFLOWING WITH NEW LAP-BAND PATIENTS? BY USING THE STATE OF THE ART INFOMERCIAL BY PALO VERDE PRODUCTIONS. “The response from the infomercial has been outstanding. I would highly recommend the infomercial.” DR. ORRIS MD - Bariatric Surgeon “Using the infomercial by Palo Verde Productions was the best decision our clinic ever made. Our seminars are overflowing with new patients.” PAUL BARROS - Clinic Director PALO VERDE PRODUCTIONS, LLC. announces the release of its new infomercial Lap-Band, The Patients Story. We have worked closely with a lap-band weight-loss clinic to bring to the public the compelling and true stories of real lap-band patients. The infomercial takes you on a journey with the patients. The public will see and hear first-hand how the lap-band system has changed their lives. Neilson TV ratings prove that the infomercial has been the highest rated show in its time slot, beating out shows like David Letterman for audience share. If you have been searching for a proven, effective marketing program for the lap-band system your search is over. HOW DO YOU HANDLE PHYSICIAN TIMELINESS? As a physician owned entity, physician timeliness is not an issue FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JON GRASS 1.520.498.0097 http://paloverdeproductions.com/Ad1.htm

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Cover Editorial Message Table of Contents Editorial Board Letter to the Editor Malpractice Preventative Maintenance: Record Protocols and Happy Lawyers Resolution of Fibromyalgia Following Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass University General Hospital Bariatric Program at University General Hospital Journal Watch Category List Trade Name Index Company Index Products and Services

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