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St. Mary's Welcomes

OB/GYN, Partners in Women's Health


Dr. Gurtej Singh
Cardiology,
Ohio Valley Heart Care


Dr. John Brock
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Ohio Valley Heart Care 


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Named Sr. Coordinator for Strategic Development 

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Volume 7, Issue 3                
 
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Welcome to St. Mary's Medical Staff News e-newsletter. Your monthly source of information for policy updates, professional requirements, current quality and technological strides within St. Mary's Health as well as other important news specific to you, our valued St. Mary's Medical Staff, Physician Office Staff and Regional Partners. To view previous issues of this e-newsletter, visit www.stmarys.org/docnews.

What are Care Transitions Teams and How do I Fit In? 

Dr. Tricia Baird, CMO of St. Mary's CARE Partners
Dr. Tricia Baird discusses the value of St. Mary's CARE Transitions Teams, a
multidisciplinary, clinically-integrated approach to address opportunities to make care cleaner, tighter and smarter.

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The Sunshine Act - How it Affects Physician, Pharmaceutical Company and Device Maker Relationships

The Physician Payments Sunshine Act went into effect August 1, 2013.  This act requires pharmaceutical companies and device makers to report to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payments, gifts and investments made to physicians and teaching hospitals. Read more to learn about this act and the steps you should take to be in compliance.  

 

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Medical Student Reflection Essay

St. Mary's, in conjunction with the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Hospital Association, was pleased to host three medical students this summer. As part of this summer experience, the students were asked to write an essay reflecting on their experiences. Read a reflection written by medical student Brandt Lydon discussing his time at St. Mary's.

   

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Management of Surgical Fires

An estimated 550 to 650 surgical fires occur in the United States per year, some causing serious injury, disfigurement and even death (FDA, May, 22, 2013). Learn what steps you can take to prevent surgical fires. 

 

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What is the NHSN Definition of a Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are tied with pneumonia as the second most common type of healthcare -associated infection, second only to surgical site infections (SSI). Review the difference between a CAUTI and ABUTI as defined by the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).  

 

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Third Year Medical Students Now Participating in Clinical Clerkships at St. Mary's

null St. Mary's Medical Center is pleased to announce a new affliliation with Indiana University School of Medicine. Beginning this summer, third year medical students will be on the campus of St. Mary's Medical Center participating in clinical clerkships in various areas under the supervision of St. Mary's Medical Staff physicians. Read more to find out about this new opportunity.   

 

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Documentation Improvement Tips
Debridement: Excisional versus Non-excisional

For accurate coding, it is important for the provider to document the depth of debridement along with whether or not the procedure is excisional or non-excisional. Read more to reference best practice on excisional debridement documentation. 

 

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St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation Presents its 26th Annual Cornette Ball - Saturday, October 26
St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation will proudly present its 26th Annual Cornette Ball, themed "Ebony and Ivory," on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel. Read more to learn how you can make your reservation. 
   

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 Medical Staff, Physician Office Staff and Regional Partners of
St. Mary's Health.
Please send news information to Jessica Dughaish at  [email protected] .