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KEEPING PHYSICIANS ABREAST OF THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION AT DIGNITY HEALTH – ST. JOHN’S HOSPITALSSEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022Medical DialogueMSQC Update for the Medical StaffThe Medical Sta Quality Committee (MSQC) continues to review cases on a monthly basis. As of the end of August, 31 cases have been reviewed. The committee has noted that communication between Nursing Sta and Medical Sta remains a frequent challenge. Of particular concern is the need for the Nursing Sta to leave a voice message when a call goes to voicemail. We have reached out to Nursing Leadership to remind the Nursing Sta to leave a message if a call back is expected. Also, remember to download the TigerConnect App, which is a HIPAA compliant method for text communication. As a reminder, the MSQC Committee is made up of physicians from all specialties. As the Committee Chair, it is my goal to review a case, determine what happened, what can be learned from the case, and what can be done to prevent a similar event from recurring. It is not the goal of the Committee to see who did what wrong and apply blame. It is the Committee’s underlying premise that nobody sets out to make a bad choice. The Committee recognizes that many factors lead to an event and we take that into consideration.Pearls of Wisdom from Recent MSQC Cases1. Make a concerted eort to personally speak with other doctors involved in a case. Care coordination ensures good care and facilitates a timely discharge.2. Remember to consider alternative explanations for a patient’s presenting complaint–particularly when diagnostic imaging does not reveal pathology. Keep looking for an explanation.SJRMC Recognized with Largest Business of the Year AwardDignity Health – St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) has received the Largest Business of the Year award at the 72nd Annual Oxnard Community and Business Awards. Presented by the West Ventura County Business Alliance, the awards celebrate the people, businesses, and organizations that have made Oxnard a great community to live, work and do business.SJRMC is being awarded for our commitment to advancing health care through investments in state-of-the-art technology, the development of innovative programs, and our dedication to the health and well-being of the community. It is an honor to be recognized and a testament to the impact every one of you makes. Without our dedicated physicians, this could never happen. Thank you for continuing our legacy of exceptional patient care delivered with compassion.Kevin Major, MD MSQC Committee ChairBarry Wolfman President and CEO
2 St. John’s Medical DialogueCommonSpirit Health Welcomes Wright L. Lassiter III as New CEOWright L. Lassiter III ocially joined CommonSpirit Health as CEO on Aug. 1. He succeeded Lloyd Dean who retired. Wright brings 30 years of experience working in large health systems, most recently as CEO at Henry Ford Health in Michigan. There he led Henry Ford through the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded services, grew revenue and earned recognition for the system’s focus on employee well-being and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice.We welcome him to our health care ministry.Welcome New Physicians to the St. John’s Hospitals’ FamilyAnesthesiologyRandall Holtby, MDEmergency MedicineClayton Chiapuzio, DOMelissa Sydney, DOFamily Medicine/ HospitalistMahsa Nashid, MDInterventional RadiologyArun Reghunathan, MDInternal Medicine / HospitalistSulaiman Barkho, MDSamir Bhalla, MDPreetivi Ellis, MDLeah Grossman, MDTina Kapadia, DOAmy McKenney, DOHardik Mehta, MDOphthalmologyChris Wu, MDOtolaryngologyStephen Chan, MDRemote Intraoperative Neuromonitoring- ConsultingJessica Yen, MDTele-psychiatry- ConsultingMahmood Hossain, MDPhysicians in the NewsWe’d like to thank and recognize the following physicians who were recently featured in local media stories. Lisa Babasho, MD, Medical Director of the Breast Surgery Program, was named a 2022 Champion in Health Care by the Pacic Coast Business Times. Dr. Babasho was recognized for her passion for breast cancer awareness and her contributions to the Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s success.Seze Obilor, MD, Sleep Medicine, St. John’s Regional Medical Center, was featured on BET.com in a story about sleep apnea and how it can lead to other chronic conditions.
St. John’s Heart Team First in Tri-County Area to Implant Aveir™ VR Leadless PacemakerThe heart team at St. John’s Regional Medical Center doesn’t skip a beat when it comes to innovation in cardiac care. We are thrilled to share that the St. John’s heart team, led by Dr. Ali Sovari, is the rst in the Tri-County area to implant Abbott’s FDA-approved Aveir™ VR leadless pacemaker system for treating certain abnormal heart rhythms.The Aveir VR leadless pacemaker is the world’s only leadless pacemaker designed to be retrieved – or removed – when it has to be replaced. Like other leadless pacemakers, Aveir VR does not require an incision in the chest to implant the device or insulated wires – known as cardiac leads – that deliver electrical energy to the heart. Rather, this leadless pacemaker is implanted during a minimally invasive procedure via an ergonomic catheter that is inserted into the femoral vein through a very small incision in the groin. This is a great option for patients who need a pacemaker, but where physicians are concerned about more invasive surgery. We are excited to oer this new pacemaker to make the implantation and retrieval processes as seamless as possible for physicians and patients. Healing Hands AwardEvery quarter, we present deserving physicians who go above and beyond with the Healing Hands Award. Join us in congratulating the following physicians.Dominic D. Tran-Nguyen, DO, Internal Medicine, SJHC – His nomination reads in part, “Dr. Tran-Nguyen consistently shows compassion and care in all of his interactions with sta, patients, and family members. He listens patiently and encourages collaboration. Even when called by sta in the middle of the night, he remains kind, patient, and professional. He takes time with the nursing sta as well as his patients and their families to make sure all of their questions are answered and they are comfortable with their course of treatment. He is an excellent addition to the team!”Natalie Daoud, MD, Internal Medicine, SJRMC – Her nomination reads in part, “Dr. Daoud has been a valuable member of the Sound Physician’s group for many years. She participates in “It Takes 2” rounding, by reaching out to the nurses while rounding and addressing any concerns. She utilizes a team approach by connecting with everyone involved in a patient’s care, including the Case Managers and Social workers to ensure that the patient has everything they need to thrive both in the hospital and after discharge. Her bedside manner has a calm and professional approach and she includes family whenever possible.”3 St. John’s Medical Dialogue
CALL FOR ARTICLES: We encourage members of the St. John’s Hospital Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical Center Staff to submit information or articles for publication in the Medical Dialogue. We welcome your input! Please contact Tracie Gipson, Editor, at 818.522.4574 or tracie.cheesemangipson@CommonSpirit.org.EDITORIAL TEAMLynn Jeffers, MDCMO, St. John’s Hospital Camarillo and St. John’s Regional Medical CenterRenee ShimitzSenior Director, Medical Staff ServicesTracie GipsonMedical Dialogue Editor4 St. John’s Medical DialogueSt. John’s Stroke Team Strikes Gold Once Again! We are proud to share that St. John’s Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo have once again been presented with the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for demonstrating our commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. This ultimately leads to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center was honored on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo was honored on the Target Stroke Elite, Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.Congratulations to our stroke team and to all of our physicians who touch the lives of our patients who have suered from a stroke.Physician Appreciation EventThanks to everyone who joined us for St. John’s summer physician appreciation event, which was a great success. All in attendance took the opportunity to mingle and build camaraderie with fellow physicians and hospital leadership. Those who had photos taken can nd them by clicking here or by scanning the QR code here with your cell phone. Andrew Pete, COO; Sherri Greif, NP, Stroke Program Manager; Nicole Schumacher, NP; Mani Nezhad, MD, Neurologist; Stephen Evans, MD, Internal Medicine (l-r).