issue 02-06
June 2002

HCA greets new Medical Officer

Dr. Beed joins HCA after serving most recently as Vice President of Horses, Zebras & Unicorns, a consulting, education and communication company specializing in managed care. Dr. Beed began her new role on May 20^th bringing extensive knowledge and healthcare experience to an exciting position.

As Chief Medical Officer for CALOPTIMA, Dr. Beed assisted in starting the nation's second largest managed Medicaid program. She has also held Medical Director positions at United HealthCare, Ultralink and FHP Inc., where she supervised all aspects of medical management efforts in a variety of managed care models.

Dr. Beed has also served as the Lead Medical Consultant for the State of California Department of Health Services for Audits and Investigations. Prior to her work with the public sector, Dr. Beed, a Board Certified Pediatrician, established her own successful private practice in Victorville, CA.

After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Illinois State University, Dr. Beed attended the University of Illinois to obtain her medical degree. She then received her internship and residency training at Milwaukee Children's Hospital in Wisconsin and Valley Children's Hospital in Fresno, CA. Dr. Beed's mix of public and private sector experience contributes to her unique skills and the thorough knowledge she brings to her new role at HCA.

CMS nurses receive honor from Sheriff Carona

Official commendations were presented to registered nurses Jagdish Chopra, Jocelyn Esguerra and Emma Catindig during a ceremony held May 7^th in Sheriff Carona's office. The nurses came to the rescue of an inmate who collapsed March 28^th in an exercise area at the County's Intake Release Center. Sheriff's Deputies Walter Carmona and Shane Thomas conducted CPR on the inmate until the nurses arrived with the facility's automated external defibrillator. The defibrillator delivered four shocks to the inmate before his pulse returned to a steady rate, and he was taken to a hospital for additional care.

The Sheriff commended the nursing staff for their quick action that resulted in saving the inmate's life, as well as their professionalism and dedication to duty. Among those proudly attending the ceremony were Herb Rosenzweig, Deputy Agency Director/Medical and Institutional Health Services; Frank Madrigal, Division Manager, Institutional Health Services; and Dr. Ernest Williams, Medical Director, Correctional Medical Services.

CMS Nurses and Sheriff's Deputies receive special honors from Sheriff Carona for saving the life of a jail inmate.

What's new with the Nurses Working Group

Spotlight on Narcotics Treatment Services

Each of the service areas formed a sub-committee and has identified and prioritized issues on which to focus. Three issues were identified as top priorities and common to all nurses:

• CPR Certification

• Safety

• Professional Nursing Concerns

All nurses are invited and encouraged to attend the Nurses Working Group meetings held every other month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Santa Ana Police Department Community Center, located at 1050 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana (corner of Civic Center Drive and Boyd Way). The next meetings will be held on June 19, August 21, and October 21. Be part of the solution and bring your creative ideas and approaches to the issues that challenge us at work.

HCA Information Technology has recently completed the addition of barcode scanners to the computer system used for dispensing methadone, a medication used in a maintenance program for some clients battling drug addiction. The new technology offers several benefits to clients and staff, such as providing a more efficient method of locating and verifying patient records. The software is also an important tool used by the medical staff to ensure the correct dosage of methadone is dispensed. It can be used for patient treatment planning, increasing medication orders and even providing reminders to patients during their office visits. Finally, the software's capabilities to provide patient demographic information have been especially valuable to the program's Drug Enforcement Administration accreditation process.

Narcotics Treatment Services is a very busy HCA program, with about 220 clients served on an average day. "Approximately 650 clients went through the Methadone Program in the last fiscal year," said Bradley D. Hovda, Ph.D., Interim Service Chief II.

Interim Nurses Working Group Co-Leaders Karen Munoz and Marilyn Stanfield welcome meeting attendees as they begin their presentation.

Older Adult Services (OAS)

START provides outreach and assistance to help older adults who are misusing alcohol and medications. START also offers educational programs to community groups, and educates health care professionals about substance abuse in an aging population. To view their listing on the ASA website, visit www.asaging.org/aod/modeltr.cfm.

One of three Task Force Groups gather to work on issues common to all nurses and to identify ways to work toward resolutions.

Honoring the Community of Nursing

More than 600 people in attendance joined Supervisor Cynthia P. Coad, Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona, Fire Chief Chip Prather and HCA Director Julie Poulson in congratulating the nurses for their outstanding dedication and service to the people of Orange County. The luncheon further recognized the many diverse roles of nurses in the County and the integral role they have in promoting the health and well being of the community.

The kick-off to the ceremony featured the presentation of colors by the Orange County Sheriff's Color Guard. The Orange County Fire Authority Bagpipes and Drums entertained the audience with an opening salute. Coinciding with the theme, "United We Stand," Reverend Keith Olivier sang the opening song, God Bless the USA. During the opening ceremony, Supervisor Coad presented HCA Director Julie Poulson with a Board of Supervisors' Resolution proclaiming May 22^nd as Nurse Recognition Day.

Along with the luncheon, a Lifeline of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) con-

Joining in the celebration were (L to R) Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona, HCA Director Julie Poulson, County Executive Officer Michael Schumacher and Orange County Fire Chief Chip Prather.

The Nurse Recognition Luncheon

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EMS hosts Best Practices Day

Best Practices Day hosted by HCA's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was held on May 14^th at Santa Ana's Western Medical Center. The event provided an educational opportunity for emergency medical personnel to learn first-hand about how this procedure is developed and about ways of blending knowledge, resources on hand, finances and inventiveness to make this system possible.

Attendees enjoyed several key presentations, including a review session on "What is a Hospital Likely to Encounter?" by EMS Assistant Medical Director Dr. Ken Miller. Best Practices Day also provided the opportunity for participants to view equipment and share experiences with each other.

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Emergency Medical Services' Paul Russell joins speaker Mary Massey at Best Practices Day at Western Medical Center.

Recognition Awarded to HCA Staff

Behavioral Health Staff are presented with recognition awards by Sandra Fair. Those recognized include (alphabetically) Rebecca Cardoza, Dennis Carlson, Rose Marie Danieri, Kenneth Grebel, Joyce La Bianco, Leticia Macias, Yolanda Perez, Michael Price and Janell Wheeler Smith.

Ron Laporte, Chief of Quality Management, presented awards of excellence to 2002 TET Festival volunteers for their outstanding service during the weekend event. Participants included (alphabetically) Ti An Huynh, Chanh Nguyen, Ken Nguyen, Nhung Nguyen, Tammy Nguyen, Vicki Nguyen and Donna Tran.

Tony Edmonds, Family Health Division Manager, presented Public Health Services Staff with awards of service. Recipients included (alphabetically) Rochelle Bracken, Carlos Garcia, Karen Jackson, Jinnie Kwak, Deborah Seeley and Caroline Statzula.

Financial, Administration and Program Support Staff receive their service awards from Herb Rosenzweig, Medical and Institutional Health Deputy Agency Director. Those being recognized are (alphabetically) Luis Armenta, Patrick Clark, Karen Edwards, William Grey, Michael Hansen, Kathleen Long, Pat Markley and Sandra Scott.

Herb Rosenzweig, Medical and Institutional Health's Deputy Agency Director awarded years of service pins and certificates to program staff. Recipients include (alphabetically) Vicki Brekke, Aydee Castillo, Joan Eugenio and Teresa Moreno.

Regulatory Health staff receive years of service certificates from Deputy Agency Director, Mike Spurgeon. Participants include (alphabetically) Janene Bankson, Terry Carrier, Kathy Francis, Alfred Garcia, Jeff Gunther, Jason Lew and Tami Rosales.

Kiosk aids in pet adoption

The 4^th Floor Social Committee from the 405 W. 5^th Street Building celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 8^th and hosted a guacamole and salsa contest. Event participants enjoyed taquitos, rice and beans as they voted for their favorite recipe.

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Supervisor Cynthia P. Coad presented Agency Director Julie Poulson, Kathleen Parris of Public Health Community Nursing and Alan Directo with a Board Resolution proclaiming May 22^nd as Nurse Recognition Day. Supervisor Coad further congratulated the nursing community, police and fire authorities for their outstanding dedication to the people of Orange County.

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Howard Sutter
Tricia Landquist
Anne Fialcowitz

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