December 20, 2004

MHA NewsWeekly Electronic Edition
December 20, 2004
Vol. 22, No. 46

Quote of the Week
“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions.  All life is an experiment.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

In this week's edition...
1. “Power, Politics and You” & Health Issues Forum on Jan. 13
2. Two Health Career Guides Now Available
3. Flu Vaccine Available for Health Care Workers
4. UM nursing program to be offered in Oxford
5. Aiding disabled abuse victims grant's aim
6. Gov. seeks Medicaid, education increases
7. Hospital leaders, including Dr. Brown from UMC, named to AHRQ advisory council
8. Officials Reconsider Flu Vaccine Restrictions
9. Study: Most Americans willing to take steps to prevent spread of flu
10. CDC encourages high-risk groups to get flu vaccine
11. Communications toolkit on flu prevention available from CDC
12. Survey to rate providers’ satisfaction with Medicare contractors
13. ANA Releases New Ergonomics Brochures
14. 2005 AONE Annual Meeting and Exposition Web site has launched
15. Doctors opening small specialty hospitals
16. Nanotech's medical payoff is coming
17. ACP opens affiliate membership to PAs
18. Institute unveils new patient-safety initiative
19. Thousands of men and women to walk 20 miles through the night in the 2nd National Out of the Darkness Overnight
20. Positions Available
21. People in the News
22. News Around the State
23. MHA Education Calendar
24. Calendar of Events

1. “Power, Politics and You” & Health Issues Forum on Jan. 13  

   The Mississippi Hospital Association is hosting Power, Politics and You, a half-day grassroots training workshop, before our annual Health Issues Forum on Thursday, January 13. The workshop, led by Michael Dunn, will be held from 8:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. The Health Issues Forum will begin at noon and end at 3 p.m.
   This grassroots training workshop will strengthen your hospital’s grassroots team with more energy, commitment and action — the ingredients of successful advocacy. It is part of MHA’s continuing Grassroots Leadership Initiative program.
   Workshop participants will receive: 
• A new depth of knowledge and viewpoint about our political system and the public policy-making process.
• Practical skills that work and will help move your hospital’s and MHA’s legislative agenda ahead.
• The motivation to get involved and do a job well done.
   A product of the political science departments of South Arkansas University and the University of North Texas, Dunn then honed his training skills as a political science instructor for the University of Arkansas. 
   He had the opportunity to refine his practical political skills serving as a legislative assistant for two former U.S. Representatives, including Rep. and then-Sen. David Pryor of Arkansas and Rep. G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery of Mississippi. Dunn also worked for four years as the director of government relations services with the Public Affairs Council, a professional organization for business public affairs executives. This experience gave him invaluable insights into the governmental challenges faced by corporations.
    The cost of the grassroots workshop is $35, which includes breakfast. For more information, contact Judith Forshee at (800) 289-8884, (601) 368-3216 or jforshee@mhanet.org. To register, contact Diane Clift at (800) 289-8884, (601) 368-3217 or dclift@mhanet.org. You may also register online at www.mhanet.org. (Look under What’s New for a registration form. Fax the form to Diane’s attention at 1-601-368-3200.)
    MHA’s annual Health Issues Forum will follow the grassroots training workshop. Registration for the Health Issues Forum will begin at 11:30 a.m. The forum will begin with a legislative update/lunch at noon and adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Elected officials have been invited to speak on health issues after the luncheon. There is no fee to attend but registration is required. To register or to have a registration form sent to you, contact Diane Clift at (800) 289-8884, (601) 368-3217 or dclift@mhanet.org.

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2. Two Health Career Guides Now Available   
    Everything you need to know about health related careers is now at your fingertips. The Mississippi Health Careers Guide is a comprehensive resource guide created to provide information on 93 health-related careers utilized by the Mississippi health care industry. This guide provides information on work environments, educational requirements, average salaries and educational institutions that have training programs for various health careers.
    The guide was produced by the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) Health Careers Center (HCC) in partnership with the Mississippi AHEC and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District. The health care industry serves a vital role in the economic and physical well-being of every Mississippi community. A recent MHA health care economic impact study showed that more than 59,872 individuals work in Mississippi's health care sector, and the health care sector contributes more than $10.1 billion to our state’s economy.
    The purpose of the guide is to educate students of all levels, dislocated workers and recareering professionals on the opportunities available in health care. By revealing these opportunities, we hope more people will choose to support their families and their communities by entering a health care career. 
    Each MHA member hospital will receive copies of the guidebook. If you are interested in ordering additional copies of the Mississippi Health Careers Guidebook 2005-2007, please contact Curnis Upkins at (601) 368-3303 or Melissa Brewer at (601) 368-3235. 
    MHA’s Health Careers Center also recently teamed up with the Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce (MONW) to cover the nursing field in all aspects. The Nursing Education Opportunities in Mississippi Handbook was published by the Mississippi Hospital Association to provide a comprehensive overview of the many different nursing programs within the state. Basic information is provided related to practical nursing, associate degree, baccalaureate, master and Ph.D. degree programs. Information is included for all levels, from those just beginning educational preparation as a nurse to those expanding their education to achieve an additional level of nursing preparation. 
    The handbook also contains an executive summary of the Mississippi Competency Model. This model was developed to enhance the education and practice skills of Mississippi nurses. The model identifies three major nursing roles and distinguishes four levels of nursing care providers.
    If you are interested in learning more about the Nursing Education Opportunities in Mississippi Handbook, please contact Curnis Upkins at (601) 368-3303 or Wanda Jones at (601) 368-3322. You may also visit www.mshealthcareers.com or www.monw.org to view the handbook online.
   To receive daily updates about workforce issues, join the Workforce Community at MyMHA.

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3. Flu Vaccine Available for Health Care Workers 
    The Mississippi Department of Health (MDH) will provide flu vaccine to direct patient caregivers as well as other high-risk individuals in all county health department clinics, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    The adult flu vaccine costs $15 and the pediatric flu vaccine can be obtained for $10. The pneumonia vaccine is available at county health department clinics for a cost of $25.
    For a complete list of health departments or more information, visit www.healthyms.com. For flu and pneumonia vaccination information, call toll-free 1-877-978-6453 from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. or after work hours 1-866-HLTHY4U (1-866-458-4948).

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4. UM nursing program to be offered in Oxford
      A new partnership will allow students to earn degrees in nursing from the University of Mississippi without having to transfer to the school's Medical Center campus in Jackson.
      North Mississippi Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Health Care announced Dec. 16 that they would jointly fund the two new nursing programs at the university's Oxford campus. Previously, students wishing to earn a BSN had to complete their studies at UMC in Jackson.
      Officials said about 100 students each year are accepted into the program at UMC. And one-quarter to one-third complete their prerequisite requirements at the Ole Miss campus in Oxford.
      An accelerated MSN program will also be provided for students who do not have a BSN but to hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Freshmen will be able to enroll as early entry students and move through the entire undergraduate program in the Oxford area.

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5. Aiding disabled abuse victims grant's aim
    A new grant awarded to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Institute for Disability Studies will help medical and mental health professionals identify and assist disabled women who have been victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, officials announced Dec. 15. The Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault will collaborate with the grantees.
      The $341,424 education and technical assistance grant will be used to hold 18 one-day workshops around the state to increase awareness among medical and mental health care providers over a two-year period. Kaye Bender, dean of UMC's School of Nursing, said this is the first time focus will be placed on educating providers about violence against disabled women.

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6. Gov. seeks Medicaid, education increases
   Gov. Haley Barbour's proposed 2006 budget would boost Medicaid and education funding while forcing other departments to cut 5 percent of their spending and avoiding any new taxes.
   Barbour presented his spending plan Dec. 14 for the fiscal year that starts July 1. He said the savings and reallocations will provide $396 million for a general fund budget of $3.73 billion.
   The state budget will be determined by the Legislature during the upcoming regular session and must be signed by the governor. Barbour's plan spares cuts for Medicaid, the Department of Public Safety, the National Guard and education. 
   Barbour wants to eliminate $20 million annually for the Partnership for a Health Mississippi, which receives tobacco settlement funds. He wants the money allocated to Medicaid, which would gain an additional $43 million next year in Barbour's plan. Sandra Shelson, the partnership's executive director, said the tobacco trust is the agency's only source of funding. She said the partnership funds several other community organizations and oversees several tobacco prevention programs aimed at young people.
   The Joint Legislative Budget Committee released its spending plan on Dec. 15, which includes millions of dollars to cover people in Medicaid's optional Poverty Level Aged and Disabled category (PLADs). Leaders say the goal is to keep PLADs recipients on Medicaid until January 2006, when the federal government will start offering more comprehensive prescription drug coverage through Medicare.
   Neither Barbour's budget nor the legislative plan includes new tax proposals, but some lawmakers say they want to consider a cigarette tax increase.
   To receive daily updates about Medicaid issues, join the Medicare/Medicaid Community at MyMHA.

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7. Hospital leaders, including Dr. Brown from UMC, named to AHRQ advisory council
   HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson has appointed seven new members to the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality, which advises the Health and Human Services secretary and the director of HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality on priorities for a national health services research agenda. The new members, who will serve through 2007, include hospital leaders Patrick Charmel, president and CEO of Griffin Health Services Corp., Derby, CT; Daniel Varga, M.D., chief medical officer at Norton Healthcare, Louisville, KY; and Andrew Brown, M.D., associate vice chairman for primary care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. For more on the council, click here.
   To receive daily updates about quality issues, join the Patient Safety & Quality Community at MyMHA.

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8. Officials Reconsider Flu Vaccine Restrictions
   Two months after the government recommended that scarce flu shots be reserved for people most at risk, health officials are now worried that tens of thousands of doses of the vaccine could go to waste, and they are considering easing the restrictions. For the full story, click here.
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9. Study: Most Americans willing to take steps to prevent spread of flu
   A randomized household survey conducted in 11 states to determine Americans’ experiences, beliefs and practices regarding influenza prevention found that more than 80% of Americans are willing to take measures that might prevent influenza transmission, including wearing a mask while waiting to see a health care provider, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. With the limited availability of flu vaccine this season, CDC said the use of masks by persons with cough illnesses in health care settings, and other recommended respiratory hygiene strategies, might help decrease flu transmission.

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10. CDC encourages high-risk groups to get flu vaccine
   Though the vast majority of the U.S. flu vaccine supply is going to high priority patients as intended, more than one-third of seniors and half of chronically ill adults who tried to obtain the vaccine in late October/early November were unable to do so, according to studies released Dec. 16 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than half of adults at high risk for flu complications said they did not try to get the flu vaccine -- many because of the shortage or because they did not realize they were in a high-priority group -- underscoring the need to continue to urge those groups to seek the vaccine, CDC said. In a news briefing, CDC Director Julie Gerberding, M.D., said state reports suggest there is sufficient flu vaccine to meet demand this flu season and encouraged high-priority groups to “be persistent” in seeking vaccination. Gerberding urged providers with large amounts of surplus vaccine to make the doses available to state health officials for redistribution to where they’re most needed.

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11. Communications toolkit on flu prevention available from CDC
   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an online toolkit that provides materials on all aspects of flu and flu prevention, including vaccine shortages. All materials are available for download and there are instructions for adding additional logos. Browse the list of flu-related communications tools from CDC here.

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12. Survey to rate providers’ satisfaction with Medicare contractors
   The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will begin a pilot test of a new survey to assess providers’ satisfaction with the services provided by fiscal intermediaries and other Medicare fee-for-service contractors in January. It plans to send the draft survey to roughly 7,400 Medicare providers, including hospitals, in multiple states. The 76-question survey, which CMS estimates will take 22 minutes to complete, asks providers to rate contractors on administrative functions such as provider inquiries, claims processing, appeals, medical review, reimbursement and other areas. The findings will be used to fine-tune the survey instrument before a planned roll out to all Medicare contractors in 2006. CMS plans to use the final survey instrument to help contractors improve the quality of their services, and create a performance-measurement standard for contracting purposes.
   To receive daily updates about Medicare issues, join the Medicare/Medicaid Community at MyMHA.

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13. ANA Releases New Ergonomics Brochures
   As part of its Handle with Care campaign, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has published a new Handle with Care brochure in an online PDF file format as a resource guide and teaching tool to assist nurses as well as hospital managers and administrators in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The brochure was produced in cooperation with the Patient Safety Center of Inquiry, Veterans Health Administration in Tampa, FL, and is supported by a grant from Johnson & Johnson. The brochure can be downloaded here.

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14. 2005 AONE Annual Meeting and Exposition Web site has launched
   You can now visit the AONE Annual Meeting Web site to obtain complete information on the upcoming event, including the program agenda, information on special events and travel/lodging, and secure online registration. Updates will be made on a regular basis, so be sure to bookmark the page and visit often for the latest information. For more information, contact David Strickland, director of operations for the American Organization of Nurse Executives, at (312) 422-2815 or dstrickland@aha.org.

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15. Doctors opening small specialty hospitals
   In a growing trend, surgeons are opening their own specialty hospitals. The doctor-owners are steering patients to their facilities -- and away from full-service hospitals that say they need those patients to cover their high costs. Hear National Public Radio's analysis of this increasingly common scenario. Listen to the story from NPR here.
   To receive daily updates about physician issues, join the Physician Relations Community at MyMHA.

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16. Nanotech's medical payoff is coming
   Chances are, you've heard the term nanotechnology being thrown around as "the next big thing" in science and technology. Chances are also good that you still have no idea what it is. So why is it such a big deal, and when will we see it? For the full story, click here.
   To receive daily updates about technology issues, join the Information Technology Community at MyMHA.

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17. ACP opens affiliate membership to PAs
   For the first time, the American College of Physicians is offering memberships to nonphysicians, opening the door to physician assistants. ACP leaders say the move is a step toward further developing a team approach to practicing medicine. For the full story, click here. 

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18. Institute unveils new patient-safety initiative
   The Institute for Healthcare Improvement kicked off a campaign to enlist 1,600 hospitals to reduce medication errors and avoidable injuries to patients, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and central line infections. Participating hospitals each will focus on one of six areas for improvement. Organizers said the 18-month project could prevent up to 100,000 avoidable deaths annually. The American Medical Association, the CMS and others have joined the effort.
   AHA President Dick Davidson called the campaign “an important addition to the many initiatives being undertaken by hospitals across America to enhance the quality and safety of patient care -- a goal every hospital pursues.” The IHI hopes within a year to enroll at least 1,600 hospitals in the effort. IHI President and CEO Donald Berwick, M.D., a former AHA trustee and Award of Honor recipient, announced the initiative at an IHI forum on health care quality in Orlando, FL. Read more about the campaign here.
   To receive daily updates about patient safety issues, join the Patient Safety & Quality Community at MyMHA.

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19. Thousands of men and women to walk 20 miles through the night in the 2nd National Out of the Darkness Overnight
   On July 16 & 17, 2005, thousands of men and women will embark on a 20-mile walk, from sunset to sunrise, to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention, education and survivor programs. Funds raised from the Out of the Darkness Overnight event will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The Overnight will be similar to the inaugural Out of the Darkness walk held in Washington, D.C. in 2002, which raised $1.2 million and brought together 2,400 walkers and volunteers nationwide. This summer, The Overnight will take place in Chicago.
   It is estimated that each year, close to 1 million Americans will make a suicide attempt, 30,000 will die by suicide, and more than 20 million will suffer from depression. Suicide is also the third leading cause of death among teens and young adults and the second leading cause of death for college students. Americans over the age of 65 account for 20 percent of all suicide deaths each year.
   The Out of the Darkness Overnight will start on Saturday evening, July 16, 2005, and end with a Closing Ceremony on Sunday morning, July 17, 2005.  The walkers will cover about 20 miles during the event, walking at their own pace. The walkers will be supported by volunteer crew members who will provide meals, water and snack stops, portable restrooms, safety on the streets and basic first aid services.
   In order to participate, each walker must train for the event and agree to raise a minimum of $1,000 (many walkers will raise much more). To help prepare for the event, each walker is supported by a coach who will assist in all aspects of training and fundraising. Clinics, meetings, training sessions and mailings provide ongoing support. To learn how to register or make a donation to the Out of the Darkness Overnight, visit www.TheOvernight.org or call 888-NIGHT-05 (888-644-4805).

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20. Positions Available
 River Region Health System in Vicksburg has an opening for an Intensive Care Director to manage our brand-new, state-of-the-art Unit. The successful candidate must be a BSN with at least 3-5 years management experience. Clinical and CV experience also needed, as well as excellent customer service skills, physician relation skills and staff team building skills. You may apply in person at the Human Resources Department, fax your resume to (601) 883-5014 or e-mail to human.resources@riverregion.com. 
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 River Region Health System is seeking a Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Must have a minimum of three to five years experience in the field. A bachelor's degree is required, a master's degree preferred.  You may apply in person at the Human Resources Department, fax your resume to (601) 883-5014 or e-mail to human.resources@riverregion.com. 
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 River Region Health System has openings for fulltime Pharmacists. All candidates must be licensed in Mississippi (or eligible). You may apply in person at the Human Resources Department, fax your resume to (601) 883-5014 or e-mail to human.resources@riverregion.com.
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 River Region Health System is seeking a Controller and Central Business Office Director.  Must have at least three to five years management experience in the designated field, a master's degree is preferred. You may apply in person at the Human Resources Department, fax your resume to (601) 883-5014 or e-mail to human.resources@riverregion.com.
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 Natchez Regional Medical Center is looking for CCU/ICU RNs for a new Cath Lab. Send resumes by mail to Natchez Regional, ATT: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1488, Natchez, MS 39121; by fax to (601) 443-2891; or by e-mail to erichardson@natchezregional.com.
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 North Mississippi State Hospital is currently accepting applications for RNs for the Tupelo Campus, the Crisis Intervention Center in Corinth and the Crisis Intervention Center in Batesville. Must be a licensed MS RN. For an application or more information, call (662) 690-4200.
   For a listing of additional hospital jobs available in Mississippi and to post your confidential resume for health care recruiters to view, visit www.mshealthjobs.com.

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21. People in the News
 George E. Lewis has been named Chairman of the Board at Delta Regional Medical Center in Greenville. Lewis, a native of Moorhead, Miss., served as the decorating contractor and housing manager for Self and Southland Management Corporation, prior to retirement. Currently, Lewis serves as President of the Mental Health Association and Past-President of the Greenville Democratic Executive Committee. He is also on the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross and a member of the Economic Development Board.
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 Billy Schultz has been named Vice Chairman of the Board at Delta Regional. He is the owner of Schudco Ltd./Schultz Drilling and has served the Delta region as a water contractor for over 40 years.
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 George C. Bell will be serving as Secretary of the Board at Delta Regional. Bell, a native of Houston, Miss., is an insurance agent with Equitable Life Assurance Society.
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 Eugenia M. Stark has joined Baptist Health Systems in Jackson as associate general counsel. She previously practiced in Washington, DC, and in Jackson as an associate attorney with Watkins, Ludlam, Winter & Stennis PA.
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 Cindy Hudson has been promoted patient services manager in the Food & Nutrition Department at Baptist Health Systems. She was previously a clinical dietitian for Baptist. She is pursuing a master’s degree in institution management at the University of Southern Mississippi. 
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 Lindsay Draney has joined the staff of Mississippi Children’s Home Services as a development associate. She was previously communications coordinator with the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area in Washington, DC, and most recently served as promotions assistant with Coastal Living in Birmingham, Ala. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Auburn University.
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 Diana Mikula has been named assistant director at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield. She will be responsible for overseeing Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital, the hospital’s Community Services Division and Crisis Intervention Services. She has been with the hospital since 1995. Previously, she served as administrator of Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital and coordinator of Crisit Intervention Services. She began her career at MSH as a personnel officer in the Human Resources Division and was later named director of that division. She has a business degree from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Mississippi College.
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 River Oaks Health System in Flowood recently named its “In the Spotlight, Teamwork-Pass It on” award recipients for October. Larry Hayes at River Oaks Hospital, and Joe Ann Vaught at Woman’s Hospital were the winners of this award created by the Customer Satisfaction “Teamwork” Committee.
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   Former State Sen. Delma Furniss was recently honored by the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis with a new plaque added to their Wall of Fame in his honor. The plaque signifies a pledge made by Furniss when the Mississippi Friends of The Med was organized in 2002 to do what he could to help the financially strapped Level I trauma center.
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   Walter Grace, assistant administrator at Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, was recently named by the DeSoto Council to the Leadership DeSoto Class of 2005.
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22. News Around the State
   Mississippi State Hospital recently opened the doors of their new male receiving unit complex. The complex was built at a cost of $14 million. Two buildings contain 50 beds and will replace older buildings on the main campus. A third building houses a gymnasium/recreation center, rehabilitation therapies and the hospital’s Admissions office.
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   Mississippi State Hospital recently celebrated the opening of two new crisis intervention centers, one in Cleveland and another in Grenada. Each 16-bed facility cost $2.5 million to build. The Crisis Intervention Center in Cleveland was dedicated to honor Rep. Charles W. Capps, Jr., and the Crisis Intervention Center in Grenada was dedicated to honor state Senators Jack Gordon and Robert G. “Bunky” Huggins.
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    Baptist Health Systems’ Web site earned a spot as a finalist during the Second Annual Greystone.Net Best-In-Class Awards. Winners were announced at the Greystone.Net Client Conference in November. Awards were presented in 11 categories. Baptist was recognized in the category for Best Redesigned Web Site.
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   Alliance HealthCare System in Holly Springs recently opened a new Maternal Newborn Unit. U.S. Congressman Roger Wicker was on site for the grand opening celebration in December. It is the first time in more than 30 years that local residents can deliver newborns in their community. The new unit is located on the second floor. The staff is led by Dr. Liautaud M. Prophete, DO, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Dr. Veronica Valdez, MD, Pediatrics. Susie Baskin, neonatal nurse practitioner, and Debbie Muse, OB nurse manager, supervise the units.
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    Construction is underway on Dominican Plaza on the north campus of St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson. The 84,000-square-foot, six-story facility will house Outpatient Services with physicians' offices on the fourth through sixth floors. A medical wellness center will occupy the entire second floor.
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   Senior Care at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Booneville recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Jimma Walton serves as program director. Nora Chambers is nurse manager. The team includes a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, counselors, nurses and mental health technicians.
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     St. Dominic's Hospital, along with other local businesses, recently introduced children with special needs to the magic of ballet. With the sponsors' support, the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet Company presented  a performance of The Nutcracker in Madison just for children with special needs from the Baptist Children's Village, several Boys and Girls Clubs, Magnolia Speech School, an inner-city Girl Scout troop, Sunnybrook Children's Home and Make-A-Wish children. Local celebrities greeted the children as they arrived and the Junior Auxiliary of Madison-Ridgeland hosted a reception during intermission.
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   King's Daughters Hospital lobby in Greenville has recently been restored to its original grandeur. The old section of the hospital dates back to 1926 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The lobby was restored back to its original colors. The lobby now takes on a gold/light orange marbling on the walls while the plaster work is rich blue, forest green with touches of red and gold accenting. The lobby renovation is part of a comprehensive renovation plan in both the old and new sections of the hospital.

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23. MHA Education Calendar

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24. Calendar of Events

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