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Medical DialogueKEEPING PHYSICIANS ABREAST OF THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION AT DIGNITY HEALTH – CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERSUMMER 2023Trauma Training Event at California HospitalThis past June, the Trauma Department held our annual Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Course ATCN, and International Advanced Trauma Life Support Course ATLS, which is a mandatory certication required for physicians to work in Trauma Care.California Hospital is one of only two hospitals in Los Angeles County that oer the intense ATLS course, which includes two, -hour days of lectures and hands-on clinical skills in trauma training. Physicians from all over the world have attended our ATLS course, including two physicians from Australia at our most recent course. This year’s course also featured a special guest lecturer, Dr. Adam Lee Goldstein, Director of Trauma Surgery, Co-Director of Operating Together, Wolfson Medical Center Holon, Israel, in addition to Dr. Gudata Hinika, Trauma Medical Director and ATLS Course Director, and Trauma Surgeons at California Hospital who are ATLS Instructors. A special thank you to Dr. Hinika and Laura Schneider, Nursing Director of Trauma and ATLS Course Coordinator, who brought this prestigious course here to California Hospital in . We are extremely proud to provide excellent trauma education to our trauma nurses and to the physicians throughout the US and International Countries.Event lecturers Dr. Adam Lee Goldstein, and Dr. Gudata Hinika (l-r)Dr. Louie-Marc G. Contreras, Trauma Surgeon, with attendees at our annual Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses and International Advanced Trauma Life Support Courses. Dr. Bryan Hubbard,Trauma Surgeon, provides hands-on training to attendees.Dr. Edgar Enriquez, Trauma Surgeon, shows attendees how to properly insert a chest tube.Attendees at the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses Course and International Advanced Trauma Life Support Course, held at California Hospital.
2 California Hospital Medical DialogueFamily Medicine Program, Class of 2023Please join us in congratulating Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Centerr’s Family Medicine Program, Class of ! This incredible group has the unique residency training experience coinciding with the beginning of the COVID- outbreak. They embraced the clinical and educational aspects of the pandemic response experience. This class is nishing their residency training as accomplished and well-rounded doctors with upcoming pursuits in medicine. We’re so proud of them and know they will continue to accomplish great things!Congratulations Graduating ResidentsGiovani Cruz, MD Layla Farrahi, DOJuliana Jones, MDNaseh Khodaparast, DOElizabeth Lee, DOMinh-Thanh Nguyen, MDMiriam Padilla, MD, Monika Shenouda, MDWelcome Incoming ResidentsJohnathan Erickson, DOCrystal Litak, MDPrisca Lu, MDHien Minh Nguyen, DOFernando Valencia, MDPaola Santiago, MDWidad Shalabi, DOJaime Silva, DOYour Well-Being Is ImportantAccording to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ, “burnout is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a lack of sense of personal accomplishment.” Due to the demanding nature of our work, physicians and other health care workers have an increased risk for experiencing burnout.During these extraordinary times, self-care is an important aspect of strong well-being. The following is a list of tips from CommonSpirit Health that can help you reinvent your self-care routine by focusing on at least one item a day.Take Breaks Caring for yourself enables you to care for others. Meet your physical needs and bolster your resilience. When you need a vacation, take one.Care for Your Spirit Recall what has sustained you in the past. Strengthen your connection with loved ones, with your community, and your faith. Feed your soul with gratitude.Care for Your Body Maintain a healthy diet and get adequate sleep. Continue or create new routines for exercise.Take Breaks from News or Social Media Everyone processes information dierently – recognize your own signs of overload.Practice Breathing and Relaxation Techniques Bring as much attention as possible to your breath, and try for ve counts in, and ve counts out. Try smiling slightly as you inhale, and relaxing your smile as you exhale.Talk with Others Share your feelings and experiences with family, friends, chaplains and fellow colleagues. Use the Buddy System to have someone who understands and can listen compassionately to you.Crisis Hotline If you’re experiencing a crisis, help is available by calling the National Suicide Hotline: --. This / service is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
California Hospital Medical Dialogue 316th Annual Golf ClassicI invite you to join me at the California Hospital Golf Classic on September . It’s a fun way to give back to our hospital and community.This event oers us the unique opportunity to really aect those who need it the most at California Hospital Medical Center. This year, of the funds raised will help CHMC prepare for the future through the modernization of the hospital’s campus, which includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art, four story patient care tower. Your support will help CHMC bridge the health disparity gap in Los Angeles and create a thriving community for all.It’s important to give back to the community whether you’ve had a little bit of success or a lot. It can take the form of community service, mentorship or nancial contributions. All those are possible at California Hospital, and I’ve always felt that you have the most impact where it means the most.Please join me at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacic Palms Resort on September .Learn more about how you can support the California Hospital Golf Classic that raises funds to help expand and enhance patient care in downtown Los Angeles and surrounding communities at SupportCaliforniaHospital.org/Golf or contact Angelo Kairuz for more information at angelo.kairuz@commonspirit.org or .See you on the green,Dr. Rodney ChengMedical Director of Department of Anesthesia,California Hospital Medical CenterCo-Chair of the California Hospital Golf ClassicDr. Cheng at the 2021 Golf Classic (far left)Welcome New Physicians to the California Hospital FamilyDiagnostic Radiology/TelemedMatthew Alvin, MDEmergency Medicine-Fast TrackSomil Chheda, MDInternal Medicine/HospitalistJohnny Choi, MDRenee Rao, MDOtolaryngology/Head & Neck SurgeryAbie Mendelsohn, MDPediatric SurgerySteve Chen, MDGrace Nicksa, MDPain Management & RehabilitationHasan Badday, MDPsychiatristAzad Kurkjian, MDPsychiatry/TelemedAndrew Lampley, MDGagan Mall, MDSriram Ramaswamy, MDTeleRadiologyGuillermo Palacios-Lopez, MD
4 California Hospital Medical DialogueCALL FOR ARTICLES: We encourage members of the California Hospital Medical Center Medical Sta to submit information or articles for publication each quarter. We welcome your input! Please send them to Tracie.CheesemanGipson@commonspirit.orgEditorial TeamTracie GipsonMedical Dialogue EditorDebi Siljander, MDChief Medical OcerMyra De LeonInterim Director, Medical Sta AdministrationSylvia BaptistaMarket Development RepresentativeAna CanalesMarket Development RepresentativeTop CDI Query Response AchieversHigh physician response rates help accurately reect patient severity of illness and intensity of service. We thank the following physicians for their diligence and commitment to California Hospital Medical Center. Criteria for Top Clinical Documentation Improvement CDI Query Response Achievers: Only physicians with three or more queries and an answer rate of – are included. Below are the top achievers for March, April and May . Congratulations on a job well done!Sheri Abudu, MD, Internal MedicinePeiman Arghavanifard, MD, Internal MedicineEllis Beesley, MD, Neonatal/Perinatal MedicineMikhail Blinchik, MD, Internal MedicineMarinelle Camilon, DO, Family MedicineHector Castillo, MD, Family MedicineSi Chen, MD, Internal MedicineMaung Chit Khaing, MD, Internal MedicineEdvin Dilanchiyan, MD, Internal MedicineDaniel Drake, MD, Internal MedicineJonathan Ghiam, DO, Family MedicineCharles Guidry, DO, General SurgerySanaz Hashemi, MD, Family MedicineRichard Hernandez, MD, Family MedicineGudata S. Hinika, MD, General SurgeryBryan Hubbard, MD, General SurgeryFred Javdan, MD, Internal MedicineAhmad Khalifa, MD, Obstetrics and GynecologyNathana Lurvey, MD, Obstetrics and GynecologyArdavan Mashhadian, DO, Internal MedicineAnthony McCloud, MD, General SurgeryMinas Melidonian, MD, Internal MedicineMichael Nguyen, DO, Internal MedicineJames Roe, MD, NephrologySiranuysh Salmastyan, MD, Internal MedicineJustine Young, DO, Internal Medicine