Like hospitals and clinics around the country, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers is adapting to today's rapidly evolving health care environment. To meet these new challenges, it is essential that we plan for the future with a shared vision and clear priorities.

 

That's why I am excited about the recent launch of our 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. This ambitious 5-year plan will not only define who we are, but who we want to be.

 

The plan recognizes and builds on the amazing work you all do every day and serves as a roadmap to focus our efforts on our three priorities: being patient and family centered; continuous improvement; and delivering value. 

 

It will guide us through the next five years as we move toward our goal of making our community the healthiest in the nation. It's a bold goal worthy of all of you and those we serve. It won't happen overnight, but we will get there. We are already shedding the outdated and outmoded image of ourselves as a place of last resort. 

 

We all have a role in ensuring the success of our plan, which is the product of intense effort and input from staff across our delivery system, from the frontline to the executive team, as well as from our community and patient and family member partners.

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This first year is an important period during which we will be gathering information and developing initiatives to support our priorities. Over the next few months, you will be hearing more details from your supervisor and through this newsletter and iSITE. 

 

Please join our efforts to create optimal health for all through respectful relationships and the delivery of high quality services. I'm excited to work with all of you to make Contra Costa County the healthiest community in the nation. 

 

Thank you for all you do, today and every day!

 

 

Anna 

On July 16, we tested our ability to respond to sudden medical surge following a large-scale earthquake. Disaster equipment was set up to accommodate rapid movement of patients during a sudden medical surge.  As mock patients arrived to the hospital, they were led through registration, triage and treatment. To see more photos from the drill, visit the CCHS Facebook page. 

Earlier this month, representatives from Health Leads USA visited West County Health Center (WCHC) to get a firsthand look at our successful year-long partnership with the nonprofit agency to addresss addressing underlying socioeconomic issues that affect health.

With the help of Health Leads, providers at WCHC connect patients with needed non-medical services, including food assistance, job training and child care and afterschool programs.

Rebecca Onie, Health Leads' CEO and co-founder, described WCHC as an "exquisite example" of implementing the Health Leads service model. 

Victor Montoya, the longtime head of Contra Costa County's Adult/Older Mental Health Program Chief, is joining the CCRMC and HCs' team as our Integration Program Chief.

 In this role, Victor will help lead integration of behavioral health and primary care in our health care delivery system. He will be reporting to Chief Quality Officer Shelly Whalon and working in partnership with our Medical Director of Process Redesign and System Integration, Dr. Chris Farnitano. Victor will also help support acute and emergency operations of behavioral health services at CCRMC, including our Psychiatric Emergency Service. He will continue to oversee the county Office of Conservatorship as well as liaison with the state hospital system to support seamless transitions for those in need of these specialized services.

 

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Guy Buechler, RN      

For his supportive role in motivating staff to do their best and for promoting teamwork.

-Nominated by Zohra Akbari

 

Steele Colby  

Medical Staff Coordinator

For his outstanding integrity and work ethic. For being invaluable to the Residency program.

-Nominated by Tami Sloan

 

James Pehling, MD   

For his wonderful professionalism and for treating patients and staff with excellence.

-Nominated by Sue Meltzer

 

Linda Thomas            

Medical Staff Coordinator

For going above and beyond and for always being willing to help.

-Nominated by Tami Sloan

 

Marcela Cardenas     

Care Coordinator

For having a wealth of knowledge and her willingness to share her knowledge with staff. For being an exemplary employee.

-Nominated by Zohra Akbari

 

Erika Hoffe, RN         

Jenny Blackman, RN

For going above and beyond to ensure that patients taking Coumadin understand its proper use and for their diligent documentation of patients education.

-Nominated by Holly Longmuir

 

Carol Raymond         

Library Assistant-Advanced Level

For her consistent and quick response to requests for relevant professional articles/resources. For truly making a difference.

-Nominated by Mahsa Modarres

 

Mithos Huab, RN   

For helping staff understand the importance of registered nurses as an integral part of the home health teams.

-Nominated by Zohra Akbari

 

Linda Russell   

Medical Social Worker II

For her excellent care, concern and respect for her patients. For going above and beyond to connect her patients to all needed services and ensure that they receive quality care throughout their treatment.

-Nominated by Benet Moody

 

Sally Barnett-Echevarria      

Secretary-Advanced Level

For always going above and beyond to answer my questions and for your willingness to always help me if needed.

-Nominated by Juliette Manry

 

Jesus Dominguez       

Omar Adair

Orthopedic Technicians

For their excellent service to patients and for being personable, kind, patient, knowledgeable and accommodating to everyone.

-Nominated by Martin Garro, RN

 

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