January 21-27. 2010

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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
Magnet efforts heat up as Oct. 1 deadline approaches
Amid balloons, cake and other festivities, nurses at The University of Kansas Hospital kicked off Magnet Redesignation efforts last July. Now theyre getting serious. Recent developments: Monthly Magnet Champions meetings launched Jan. 19. With several representatives from each unit, the Magnet Champions are vital to the redesignation process. They keep Magnet in front of their staffs. Nursing Central created an online educational session featuring hospital executives discussing the process, how its changed and what Magnet means to them. The video, on the 24/7 Magnet page, fea-
Nursing again helps KU earn best value label
The University of Kansas again ranks among the top 50 public universities in the nation for best educational value, according to Princeton Review. Like last year, the report credits the KU School of Nursing as one of the universitys strengths. A large and lively public school, the University of Kansas excels in diverse academic areas, from its top business department to its solid programs in communications, education, engineering, journalism, music, nursing, premedical sciences, and the social sciences, reports the profile, which was published Jan. 12 in USA Today. The Princeton Review called KU one of the best buys in the Midwest, citing its perennially low tuition. KU is the only university in Kansas on the list.
Among those at the Magnet Champions kickoff meeting Jan. 19 (front row, from left): Ashley Dupey, Unit 52; Suzanne Shaffer, RN, Department of Nursing; Liz Miquelon, RN, Nursing Pool; Brooke Updegrove, RN, Surgical ICU; Luz Conde, Electrophysiology Lab; and Gina Harrell, RN, Nursing Pool.
tures Tammy Peterman, RN, MS, executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, and Chris Ruder, RN, MS, vice president, Patient Care Services.
A Document Writing Advisory Group was formed. The group, which first met Dec. 17, will help write and edit the massive redesignation document.

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Tiny camera lets Endoscopy Center spy on problems
A SpyGlass camera may sound like something out of the Cold War. It actually allows physicians at The University of Kansas Hospital to peer into a patients bile ducts, liver and pancreas areas once considered unreachable by standard procedures. The hospitals Endoscopy Center last month purchased the SpyGlass System after testing it for about six months. Results are striking. Were able to see things we never saw before, said Greg Crawford, RN, the centers nurse manager. Physicians typically use a fluoroscope to diagnose and treat troubles in these organs, such as removing gallstones, opening obstructed bile ducts and obtaining biopsies. The problem: The fluoroscope evaluates bile ducts and other tiny openings indirectly using X-rays, rendering flat black-and-white images. The process can yield images with inconclusive results, requiring added tissue sampling. Old technologies were cumbersome, expensive and required at

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RNs John Hennrich and Dianne Darrah display a new SpyGlass probe.

Get ready:

A new 24/7 debuts Jan. 22
The hospital intranet is headed for a makeover. Since its debut in March 2008, 24/7 has become one of the most important ways for employees at The University of Kansas Hospital to stay up to speed on their fast-moving workplace.
Hospital to launch patient-centered meal service Jan. 26
The University of Kansas Hospital will launch full room service Tuesday, Jan. 26. The change is designed to allow most patients to call and order any time 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and receive their meal within 45 minutes. The hospital had planned to roll out the new service in November. However, the launch was postponed to accommodate added training among nurses and other staff. We want to empower patients with the freedom to order what they want, when they want within their prescribed diet, said Lisa Hanson, RD, director of Magnet, continued from page 1 Dietetics and Nutrition. Because patients will be able to enjoy their meals at the time theyre hungry, they will naturally improve their nutritional status, in addition to being more satisfied. Room service will allow for patient-centered meal service. She noted food is one of the very few things a patient can control while in the hospital. If they are able to order based on their schedule and needs, they will feel more in control and happier, she said. Other highlights: Patients on inpatient units including those on a diabetic diet, oral hypoglycemics or insulin may order from room service. A patient will press their call light when ordering their meals and notify their nurse they have ordered their meal. This gives the nurse 45 minutes to prepare for the tray delivery. When the tray arrives, the patient will again press their call light to notify their nurse. Insulin will not be administered until the meal arrives. Meal service will not change for Rehabilitation and Psychiatric units. Their meals will be delivered at designated times to accommodate therapy schedules.

Its about to get better. The 24/7 redesign will feature: A larger daily photo on the homepage Several new feeds, including weather and mainstream media coverage of our hospital and industry Rotating banners at the top of the page that highlight upcoming events Information reorganized under Quick Links for easier viewing Watch for the new 24/7 to be unveiled Friday, Jan. 22.
(It was 13 inches thick when the hospital applied for Magnet designation in 2006.) The document deadline is Oct. 1. The Department of Nursing also is working to get more hospital staff involved in Magnet redesignation. That includes submitting stories (on the Magnet page on 24/7 under , Departments/Nursing/Magnet) about how nurses demonstrate top-quality patient care. We want every single unit
involved this time, said Marta Lawson, RN, Magnet Steering Committee member. We need everyones input. Likewise, her committee is encouraging nurses throughout the hospital to embrace a Magnet mindset. After the redesignation document is submitted, appraisers from the American Nurses Credentialing Center will spend several days at the hospital, studying firsthand staff attention to Magnet criteria.
That document gets our foot in the door, but nurses must be able to speak to whats in it when the surveyors are here, Lawson said. They need to be able to explain: What does empowered nursing mean to me? They must be able to articulate how theyre engaged. Magnet is the nursing industrys highest honor, reflecting a culture of respect, teamwork, collaboration and dedication to excellence.

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Living testimony for organ donations
During a donor drive Jan. 19 at the hospital, Louis Yenni (left, in photo far right) and Andy Donnelly had good reason to encourage people to register as organ donors. Yenni, from Leawood, received a liver transplant at the hospital in 2008. Overland Parks Donnelly received a liver transplant, also at the hospital, in 2003. Adam Olberding, RN (right photo), Unit 63, was one of 22 people who registered as an organ donor. Unit 63s Whitney Watson, RN (left), who helped organize the drive, said she was thrilled with the results. Transplant Administrations Rachael Raugewitz also helped at the booth. The drives are slated to take place quarterly.

eXtracurricular

Friday, January 22
NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY Grand Rounds: Heat Shock Protein in Skeletal Muscle: Exercise, Damage and Disease, Phillip Gallagher, PhD, 6:45-9 a.m., Lied Auditorium. PEDIATRIC GRAND Rounds: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Headache, Jennifer Bickel, MD, 8-9 a.m., Wahl Hall West Auditorium. PSYCHIATRY GRAND Rounds: Non-Epileptic Seizures: Support and Education at the Time of Diagnostic Disclosure, Noreen Thompson, RN, 1 a.m.-12:p.m., 3015 Sudler Auditorium. 2010 CAMPUSWIDE LEADERSHIP Series: Healthcare Needs to Laugh, David Naster, comedian, noon-1 p.m., G013 School of Nursing Auditorium. Lunch for first 125 attendees. Series continues first Friday of each month. Register: www2.kumc.edu/PDFATraining. Reductase System in Antioxidant Defense and Neurological Functions, Jackob Moskovitz, PhD, 4-5 p.m., 200 Landon Center on Aging Register: coa.kumc.edu/cpgec.

Final chance for H1N1 vaccine on campus Jan. 21
You have one more chance to receive a free H1N1 vaccine on campus this winter. The Flu Stop Clinic will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in the Stoland Lounge (by the KUMC Bookstore). If you miss this vaccine, you and your family can receive free H1N1 vaccines at various health department locations. Contact the departments for vaccination dates and times.

Wednesday, January 27

BROWN BAG Lunch Series for Older Adults: Nutrition for Older Adults, Lori Wuellner, noon-1 p.m., 200 Landon Center on Aging. Reservations: Matt Chandler, 8-3094 or mchandler@kumc.edu. STUDENT WELLNESS Discovering Balance Series: Stress Relief 101, Kimberly Vandegeest-Wallace, PhD, noon-1 p.m., 1014 Orr-Major. HEAD AND NECK Cancer Support: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Executive Conference Room 1, Westwood Campus. Information: 8-1227.
Nominations under way for KUMC Alumni Awards
The University of Kansas Medical Center Alumni associations are seeking nominations for the 2010 Alumni Awards. These are the highest honors the associations bestow on graduates of the KU schools of Allied Health, Medicine and Nursing. Nomination deadline is March 5. Nominate colleagues, classmates or health care professionals who have made outstanding contributions to their professions. Nomination forms are at kumc.edu/alumni or at KUMC Alumni Relations Office, 8-1255 (or toll free 888-679-5951). The awards will be presented during KUMC Alumni Reunion Weekend, Oct. 8-9.
Annual compliance training rolls out
Employees of the University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Physicians are required to complete annual compliance training. The online training launched Jan. 12 and runs through March 31. The training only applies to university, physicians group and Research Institute employees and any other individuals involved in animal or human subject research. Note: Youll lose computer network access if you dont successfully complete the required training by March 31. All online training is available through myKUMC on the university website. Training is listed under the Training tab in the Chalk section. Information about training: 8-1206. Questions about technical issues: 8-7995.

Friday, January 29

NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY Grand Rounds: Brain Death: The Limits of Evidence, Gary Gronseth, MD, FAAN, 6:45-9 a.m., Lied Auditorium. PEDIATRIC GRAND Rounds: Tamekia Wakefield, MD, 8-9 a.m., Wahl Hall West Auditorium.

Tuesday, January 26

LANDON CENTER on Aging Special Event: Tools & Tips for Letting Go of Your Past, Jeannine Fox, noon-1 p.m., 200 Landon Center. Reservations: Matt Chandler, 8-3094 or mchandler@kumc.edu. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Seminar: Proposal Preparation and Submission through Grants.gov, Deborah Maloney, noon-1 p.m., Clendening Auditorium. Open to faculty, post-docs, staff and residents. For a handout: Mei-Shya Chen-Su, mchen-su@kumc.edu. Bring a lunch. Register: www2.kumc.edu/PDFATraining. PHARMACOLOGY/TOXICOLOGY Seminar: Targeting Death Receptors for Cancer Therapy, Rakesh Srivastava, PhD, 4-5 p.m., Beller Conference Center. RESEARCH SEMINAR Series on Aging, Health and Dementia: Roles of the Methionine Sulfoxide

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HOSPITAL STAR Fund Grant Application Deadline: Friday, Jan. 22. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of support from the department or clinical nursing director and price quotes from an approved hospital vendor. To apply: 24/7/Employee Resources/Forms. Information: Lindsay McPhail, 8-5971 or lmcphail@kumc.edu.
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least two people to operate. The new SpyGlass system, manufactured by Boston Scientific, is operated by one person. The smaller probe physically enters the ducts. It provides faster diagnoses, allows for more targeted biopsies and can be used to break up and remove stones. And with its clear color images, We can see if there is redness or inflammation on a duct wall, said
Crawford. Is it the start of an ulcer, cancer or a normal variant? Were not able to do that with fluoroscopy. He said the Endoscopy Center will continue to use a fluoroscope to perform most endoscopies in these organs. The new SpyGlass, which requires more expensive disposable materials, likely will be used several times a month for high-risk and more challenging cases, such as such as liver and pancreatic cancers.

eXchange

Vehicles
2003 BMW X5 3.0i, 90K, champagne, AWD, 5-speed, 6-cylinder, excellent cond., $12,900. 913-636-7888. 1996 BUICK LeSABRE, excellent cond., $2,000 negotiable. 913-384-7347 JU-JU-BE DIAPER bag, stylish, spacious, extra pockets, gently used, paid $1 , asking $40. 17 305-401-8892. CHILDS AIR hockey table, $50; train/toy play table, wooden frame, great condition, $60. 913-209-2073. INDOOR KENNEL for large dog, $15. 913-209-2073. GRACO SWING, Lovin Hug model, pink/brown Libby pattern, for babies 5 to 30 pounds, classical melodies/nature sounds, 6 speeds, paid $99, asking $60. 305-401-8892. BLACKBERRY CURVE 8350, Sprint phone, orange, new/in box with accessories, never used, sells for $350, asking $150 OBO. 816-923-7235. T-MOBILE MOTOROLA CLIQ, 3 weeks old, in box with all accessories, no scratches, no problems, $200. 816-726-4540. NINTENDO Wii and games, box/papers, 5-year warranty, 2 remotes, 2 nunchuk, Guitar Hero IV with guitar, Mario Kart with 2 wheels, Wii sports, other games, $350. 913-226-2533. WOMENS BCBG Max Azria jacket, new/with tags, extra small, high-quality cream-colored leather, fully lined, detachable fur collar, retails $698, asking $275 OBO. 816-914-6692. 2 RASCAL FLATTS tickets for Feb. 19 at Sprint Center, section 120, row 5, seats 3 and 4, paid

$85/ticket after fees, asking $140 for both. 620-778-1008. APT 9 ladies down coat, large, brown, worn a few times, great cond., $25 OBO. 816-522-1073. SONY SPEAKERS, dual towers, model ss-mf415, just over 3 tall, 200 watts per speaker, easy hook up, also older Sony receiver, model str-d665, $75 OBO. 913-764-8060. PLAYSTATION 2 with games, rarely used, $60. 913-710-0694.
3 KITTENS, 9 months old, 2 males, 1 female, shots current, neutered/spayed. 816-405-2739. BOTLEY THE SHEPHERD mix, rescued from Westport street, spayed, shots/flea treatments current, house trained, sweet natured. 816-349-0849.

Wanted

2 ERIC CLAPTON tickets for March 3 at Sprint Center, must be cheap. 816-220-0261. COUCH for renovated basement area, inexpensive. 573-587-9831. USED T-MOBILE cell phone, good for texting. 816-985-4666. ROOMMATE to share 4 BR, 3 BA house, nice, spacious, office, own bath, garage, laundry, storage, $550/month, plus half utilities. 913-575-7698. T-MOBILE CELL phone for texting. 816-517-41 18. DESK for nursing student. 816-582-4646. DEF LEPPARD T-shirt for quilt, can be a rag, just need design/ name intact. 816-699-1407.

For Sale

FUTON with hardwood frame, extra-large mattress and cover, 2 years old, barely used, very good cond., photos, $300 OBO. 913-548-2483. 2 BAR STOOLS, wrought iron, barely used, photos, $50 OBO. 913-548-2483. FURNITURE: couch, chair, ottoman, throw pillows, $600 OBO; coffee table, 2 end tables, glass/wrought iron, $200 OBO; all purchased in past year. 91 3-548-2483. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, black/glass, holds up to 47 flatpanel TV, 2 glass shelves, photos, $75 OBO. 913-548-2483. BRITAX VIGOUR car seat, stroller, base and extra seat: plum/black with pink, used less than 1 year, photos, paid $395 for all, asking $190. 305-401-8892.
Please send classified ads to centerexpress@kumc.edu or post online at 24/7. Items must be 25 words or less and received by noon Monday. Ads run on a space-available basis.

Housing

WESTWOOD HOME, 2 BR, 1 BA, updated kitchen, breakfast nook, full dining room, sunroom, large finished room in basement, gas fireplace, large fenced yard, $174,900. 512-573-8430. OVERLAND PARK home, 3 BR, 1 BA, quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from KUMC, remodeled inside in 02, recent updates include windows, HVAC, guttering, roof, $154,500. 913-963-6715.

For Rent

DUPLEX, 45th and Mission, each unit has 2 BR, remodeled kitchen, full bath, new paint, hardwoods, fenced backyard, basement, washer/dryer, $700/month, plus deposit. 913-488-8899.

MENS WEDDING ring, lost Jan. 6 in red lot behind Dykes Library. 913-638-7964. BLACK PEA coat with hood, keys inside, taken from CVOR locker room Jan. 13, return or call. 913-991-0288.
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eXceptional

Kenneth Peterson, PhD, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholar grant to conduct
research in Brazil. Peterson will use the award to study mutations in human subjects that lessen sickle cell disease. The professor, who joined KUMC in 1998, will work with Fernando Costa, MD, PhD, a renowned hematologist at the State University of Campinas in Campinas, Sao Paulo.
Peterson also plans to introduce to Brazilian researchers the large-molecule transgenic mouse technology he has pioneered. Hell also lecture, strive to establish a student/post-doc exchange program between the two universities and solidify collaborative research ties.