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Shannon S. Maher, MD
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Nauman Ahmad, MD
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Zaheer A. Gill, MD
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Eric A. Munzer, DO
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Stephen Lepak, RN in the Emergency Department is our August Star of the Month! Stephen has been a dedicated member of the SLCH family since 2009, and recently went as far as to give the shoes off his feet to a patient in need. |
During a recent overnight shift, Stephen was caring for a patient involved in a tractor trailer rollover accident. The patient’s clothes and shoes were soaked in diesel fuel. He was in town from Michigan with no access to a change of clothes. Stephen provided the patient with donated clothes, including his own shoes.
Thank you, Stephen for all that you do!
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The Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee has approved certain medications for formulary inclusion, but has restricted them to specific specialties. Restrictions are put in place for several reasons, including: cost considerations and ensuring proper use.
Some of the more commonly encountered restricted medications are described below along with the specialty to which they are restricted. A prescriber not included in one of these specialties is not approved to order these medications per P&T. They may obtain the desired medication for their patient by placing a consult to the appropriate discipline or contacting the P&T chairman directly.
Infectious Disease
| Tygacil (tigecycline) |
Zyvox (linezolid IV & PO) |
| Cubicin (daptomycin) |
Azactam (aztreonam) |
| Cancidas (caspofungin) |
Merrem (meropenem) |
| Synercid (dalfopristin; quinapristin) |
VFend (voriconazole) |
Cardiology
Pradaxa (dabigatran)
-for non valvular AFIB |
Effient (prasugrel)
-for PCI patients |
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
-for PCI patients |
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Renal
Gastrointestinal
The Institute for Safe Medicine Practices has provided the graphic below as a reminder for Hydromorphone usages. For more information please contact Katie Taylor Boyd, PharmD, RPh at 568-2835 or email kboyd@slchospital.org.
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Amanda
Cordero |
Ann Marie
Dietz |
Paula
Mendez |
Dana
Jones |
Margaret
Rosas |
Five licensed, unemployed RNs entered into the first Nurse Residency program this year because they were not able to get jobs, each wanting to continue to use their skills. Although unpaid for several months, all five successfully completed their residency and became SLCH RN’s.
Congratulations Amanda Cordero, Dana Jones, Paula Mendez, Margaret Rosas and Ann Marie Dietz!
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Dr. John McLaughlin recently presented on “Arthritis of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder” at the Hilton Homewood Suites at Stewart Airport in Newburgh. The event was a huge success with more than 85 people in attendance. Dr. McLaughlin answered a ton of questions and attendee feedback was very positive!
Thank you, Dr. McLaughlin for giving such a great lecture!
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Have you registered for the upcoming Medical Education Seminar on Saturday, September 24? Fear not, there is still time!
Pssss….Keep your eye out for a Save the Date for the upcoming Physician Reception on October 12 at the Powelton Club!
The next Quarterly Medical Staff Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27 at the Powelton Club in Newburgh. Please note that there will be a guest speaker, and a CME credit pending.
For more information, please contact Yulia Kennedy at 568-2345 or email ykennedy@slchospital.org.
Flu Vaccines will also be available for members of the Medical Staff who wish to get one. |
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SLCH administrators, laboratory staff, employees, physicians and community members gathered on Thursday, August 11 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated laboratory. The new space features a blood bank suite, microbiology suite, histology/cytology suites and a waiting area for outpatient phlebotomy.
Much thanks to all who came out for this wonderful occasion!
SLCH welcomed more than 50 physicians, community leaders and several members of the SLCH family to the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Ambulatory Surgery/Endoscopy Unit. Our President and CEO, Allan E. Atzrott provided attendee’s with an overview of the unit’s newest features, including a private walkway from the Operating Room to recovery bays, two endoscopy bays and enclosed bays for pediatric patients.
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The $10,000 drawing is just around the corner! Have you bought your ticket(s) yet? Not only are you supporting your community hospital, but also getting a GREAT chance to win some major cash! |
Raffle tickets are $100 each. The next drawing, in the amount of $1,500 will be pulled on Wednesday, August 17
The $10,000 drawing will be pulled at the Gala on September 10. Be sure to get your ticket today! For more information or to buy your ticket today, please contact Danielle O’Malley at 568-2152 or email domalley@slchospital.org. |
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July was Skin Cancer and UV Safety Month. Big thanks to Irene Marino, Melanoma Survivor, for providing hospital employees with informational packets and goodies regarding Skin Cancer and UV Safety. |
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In April 2011, SLCH teamed up with Community Blood Services, providing a blood drive on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Have you donated yet? Our next blood drive is on Monday, August 22 at 4 p.m. in the Cornwall campus parking lot. Please consider donating, and tell your friends! For more information, please contact Kate Dabroski at 458-4240 or email kreynolds@slchospital.org.
Save a Life, Donate Blood |
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