Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - (Page 3)

WHAT’S NEW Twice Is Nice For the second time this year, Central Carolina Hospital has been recognized for outstanding patient care. In July, the hospital was presented with the Silver Performance Award from the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association for its efforts in the Get With The Guidelines– Stroke program (GWTG-S). Earlier this year, the hospital was presented with the state’s first gold award in the GWTG program for heart failure care. The award recognizes CCH’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. “With stroke, the window of opportunity to avert permanent brain damage is only a few hours. That’s why it’s essential to get help immediately,” says Ursula Lawrence, chief nursing officer at Central Carolina Hospital. CCH has developed an interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians, emergency nurses, unit nurses, cardiac rehab nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, quality improvement staff, emergency medical services, and case managers to review the hospital’s processes and meet the standards of care set by the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association’s program. To earn the award, CCH had to demonstrate compliance in meeting or exceeding the program’s national quality indicators and guidelines by at least 85 percent for 12 consecutive months. Quality indicators include the use of aggressive medications like tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation education. The 12-month evaluation period is the second step in an ongoing self-evaluation by the hospital, with the Gold Performance Award being achieved after 24 consecutive months. TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES 6 journey of hope Find inspiration in Kimberly McLean’s fight against breast cancer. 10 4 11 treats not tricks Halloween can be spooky and safe if you follow these tips for kids and parents. SWEET SUCCESS While winning isn’t always everything, we strive to meet and exceed national standards for quality healthcare. Visit www.cchtop10.com to view a list of our accomplishments. DEPARTMENTS HEALTH BEAT SURGERY SNAPSHOT 12 HEART SMART EXTRAS IN THIS ISSUE Be on the lookout for these icons throughout this magazine for more information you can find online, in a podcast or by giving us a call. 14 Q+A central carolina central carolina health Chief Executive Officer: Doug Doris Chief Nursing Officer: Ursula Lawrence Director of Marketing/ Editor in Chief: Margaret Minuth Contributing Photography: Amy Smith Photography DWA Photography Jimmy Haire Photography McKenzie Photography Contributing Writer Gordon Anderson Content Editor: Kathryn Stewart Art Director: Kay Morrow Production Manager: Laura Marlowe V.P./Creative Director: Beth Tomkiw Production Technology Director: Mary Winters Imaging Specialist: Dane Nordine Central Carolina HEALTH is published four times annually by McMurry, 1010 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Volume 15, Number 4 © 2010 McMurry. The material in Central Carolina HEALTH is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. For permission to reprint any portion of this magazine, to give us a new address, to let us know that you are receiving more than one copy or if you would prefer not to receive Central Carolina HEALTH, call 888-626-8779. YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL SUMMER 2010 health CARING COMPASSION HOPE FALL-PROOF TIPS TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFE FOR SENIORS PAGE 10 AGING: IS THIS NORMAL? PAGE 14 HEART HEALTH PAGE 12 LEARN YOUR LETTERS A TO Z baby FdAHSU1063_01_Cover_ks2.indd 1 NEW BABIES ARE A HANDFUL, AND SO WORTH THE WAIT PAGE 6 love 6/24/10 2:37:44 PM We would like to thank DWA Photography for providing the feature story photos for our premiere issue of Central Carolina HEALTH. http://www.cchtop10.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010
Contents
Health Beat
Journey of Hope
Treats Not Tricks
Surgery Snapshot
Heart Smart
Q+A

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010