Monthly Archives: July 2012

July 31, 2012 · 12:02 pm

Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute Earns Mammography Accreditation

The Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Mammography is a specific type of imaging test that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. A mammography exam, called a mammogram, is used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 34,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

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July 30, 2012 · 3:59 pm

PRMC Welcomes New VP of Strategy & Business Development/Chief Business Officer

Christopher C. Hall has joined Peninsula Regional Medical Center as its Vice President of Strategy and Business Development/Chief Business Officer.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center President/CEO Peggy Naleppa today announced that Christopher C. Hall has joined the Salisbury, Maryland hospital as its Vice President of Strategy and Business Development/Chief Business Officer.

Hall will be responsible for leading PRMC’s strategic planning and business development operations including organizing and directing the activities related to planning and market development, assuring compliance with state and federal planning laws, the maintenance of effective relationships between the Medical Center and designated external regulatory and planning bodies, monitoring and forecasting hospital utilization, creating and evaluating new service opportunities, and working closely with clinical leaders to expand Medical Center programs. He will also provide direct supervision for PRMC’s Community Relations and Marketing, Planning and Business Development, Creative Services and Lifeline departments.

Hall was most recently the Executive Director of Strategic Planning for Adventist Healthcare and has also served the Rockville, Maryland based healthcare system as its Director of Decision Support and its Director of Strategic Planning and Market Research. He holds a Masters Degree in Science Marketing-Strategic Marketing from Johns Hopkins University and a BS in Business Administration Marketing Management from Salisbury University. Hall was also an adjunct professor at Columbia Union College.

Hall and his wife Sherri and their three children are relocating to Salisbury. He begins his career at PRMC on August 6.

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July 27, 2012 · 11:55 am

A Patient’s View of Oncology on Canvas

Marsha Jenney of Millsboro stands before one of her favorite works in the Lilly Oncology on Canvas exhibition at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.

Check out this great article in the Daily Times today about Marsha Jenney, a patient at Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, and her thoughts on the traveling art exhibit, Lilly Oncology on canvas, that made a July stop at the Henson Institute.

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July 26, 2012 · 2:47 pm

PRMC Care Model Featured in Advance for Nurses

There is a great article in the July 23 issue of Advance for Nurses magazine on the new care model at PRMC. Check it out!

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July 25, 2012 · 11:57 am

August Classes and Events at Peninsula Regional

Check out some of the events coming up soon at PRMC!

Friday, August 2

ALS Clinic. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. 10 a.m. A multidisciplinary health care team provides expertise and tools for people with ALS on the first Thursday of every month. Appointments are required; call 410-543-7069.

Friday, August 3

Safe Sitter Class. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $50. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate one-day course that teaches young men and women ages 11-14 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Maryland law states that you must be 13 years of age to babysit. Safe Sitters learn basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how and when to summon help, and tips on basic child care. Visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org or call 410- 543-7126 for information on how to register.

Tuesday, August 7

CPR For Family and Friends. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.  4-7 p.m. $40. An American Heart Association course offered through Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Education Department, this 3-hour non-certification course is designed to teach rescuers how to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants and how to help an adult, child, or infant who is choking. Registration required by July 30. Visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org or call 410- 543-7126 for information on how to register.

BLS for Healthcare Providers. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $90. This course is designed for healthcare professionals whose careers require a course completion card, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, medical or nursing students, aides, medical or nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel. It teaches the skills and critical concepts of high-quality CPR and use of the AED for victims of all ages. Other skills taught include 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR, bag-mask ventilation and relief of choking. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

Stroke Support Group. Free. 1-3 p.m. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Valet parking is available at the Frank B. Hanna Outpatient Entrance. Join others who have had a stroke, and their caregivers, for education and conversation. Register by calling 410-677-6660.

Wednesday, August 8

Coastal Cardiovascular Check. Wagner Wellness Van, Hocker’s Super Center, Clarksville, Delaware. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Peninsula Regional Medical Center professionals will perform screenings that include blood pressure, grip strength, body mass index and body fat measurements. Screenings are open to men and women age 18 and older; no pre-registration is required. For information, call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute’s Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department at 410-543-7026.

Friday, August 10

Prepared Childbirth Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 6-9:30 p.m. $75. This weekend express series also meets Aug. 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A boxed meal is provided Friday night and Saturday. Meet other expectant parents at this interactive, two-day course that includes information about prenatal care, labor and delivery, post-partum care and infant safety. Classes should be taken during the sixth to eighth month of pregnancy. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

ALS Support Group. Avery W. Hall Educational Center CQI-2 Room, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. The ALS Support Group meets on the second Friday of the month. People with ALS and their caregivers are welcome to come and share information and experiences. For information, call 410-543-7069.

Tuesday, August 14

Prepared Childbirth Class. 6-9 p.m. $75. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Meet other expectant parents at this interactive, four-week course that meets on four Tuesdays. It includes information about prenatal care, labor and delivery, post-partum care and infant safety. Classes should be taken during the sixth to eighth month of pregnancy. The fee is $75 for the mom to be and her coach. Pre-registration is required. Participants are asked to bring a blanket and two pillows to each class. Call 410-543-7126 or register online in the Classes and Events section of http://www.peninsula.org for online registration.

Wednesday, August 22

Breastfeeding Class. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 1-4 p.m. $35. Join Peninsula Regional educators to learn the basics of breastfeeding, proper positioning of baby, how to avoid common problems and how to pump and store milk. Support members are welcome. Pre-registration is required; call 410-543-7126, or visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.

Diabetes Education Program. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Education is essential to managing diabetes. The Peninsula Regional Diabetes Education Program is a five-week series of classes taught by nurses, dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators. A physician’s referral will be obtained in order to attend classes. Set goals to improve your diabetes management and learn strategies for a healthier lifestyle. The class will be held once a week, each Wednesday through September 19. For more information, call 410-543-7061.

Thursday, August 23

Diabetes Education Program. Hallowell Conference Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury; 1-3 p.m. Education is essential to managing diabetes. The Peninsula Regional Diabetes Education Program is a five-week series of classes taught by nurses, dietitians and Certified Diabetes Educators. A physician’s referral will be obtained in order to attend classes. Set goals to improve your diabetes management and learn strategies for a healthier lifestyle. This class will meet once a week, each Thursday through September 20. For more information, call 410-543-7061.

Friday, August 24

Safe Sitter Class. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. $50. Avery W. Hall Educational Center, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate one-day course that teaches young men and women ages 11-14 how to handle emergencies when caring for young children. Maryland law states that you must be 13 years of age to babysit. Safe Sitters learn basic life-saving techniques, safety precautions to prevent accidents, how and when to summon help, and tips on basic child care. Visit the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org or call 410- 543-7126 for information on how to register.

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July 23, 2012 · 2:20 pm

Thomas M. DeMarco, MD was recently named the next Medical Director of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Salisbury, Maryland. “I am flattered that the Board of Trustees and the Executive Team of PRMC has entrusted me with such an important task,” said Dr. DeMarco. “Our goal will be to further integrate all aspects of cancer care for the community in one convenient location.”

In this role, Dr. DeMarco serves as the lead Medical Director of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, and is charged with improving the overall quality of care and patient experience through the course of the oncology patient’s continuum of care. He coordinates and facilitates the development, integration and direction of the program, and offers guidance regarding services, staff, equipment and facilities.  He provides continuing education, community outreach and marketing support for the program, plus serves as a liaison to other physicians while overseeing quality assurance, quality improvement and research activities. He will also serve as the Chairman of the Cancer Committee at the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.

Dr. DeMarco assumes medical director duties from medical oncologist Panpit Klug, MD. “I would like to recognize and thank Dr. Klug for her dedication, knowledge, and passion to a comprehensive commitment to patient care, which has always been the foundation of our cancer institute,” added Joan Daugherty, Executive Director of the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute.  I look forward to working closely with Dr. Demarco to build upon those qualities, and to continue enhancing the care and services we deliver to our patients.”

Dr. DeMarco, a practicing urologist with Peninsula Urology Associates, P.A. in Salisbury, received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He has held privileges at PRMC and been an active member of the medical staff since 1982. Dr. DeMarco is Board-Certified in Urology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

The Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its performance and clinical outcomes. The team emphasizes advanced medicine, comprehensive services, and compassionate care taking the provision of cancer services to an even higher level.

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· 9:00 am

Peninsula Regional ICU Hosts Impromptu Wedding

Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit on Friday, July 21, was host to an impromptu wedding. Bride Amber DuBrel and her new husband, William DuBrel, exchanged vows in ICU Room 7 so the bride’s father, Lawrence Lang, left, could be part of the ceremony. The ICU staff went the extra mile in decorating the room and providing punch and refreshments for family members who attended. It was a beautiful event that showed tremendous devotion from the loving family members and from the compassionate and dedicated ICU team!

 

 

 

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· 8:36 am

Peninsula Regional CEO Peggy Naleppa Named Among Maryland’s 30 Most Admired CEOs

Peninsula Regional Medical Center President/CEO Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, Dr.M, FACHE, was today named among Maryland’s 30 Most Admired CEOs for 2012.

Created by The Daily Record, a Baltimore-based business newspaper, the award highlights some of the most notably talented CEOs leading the state’s nonprofit, for profit and public companies. Winners were selected based on their demonstration of strong leadership, integrity, values, vision, commitment to excellence, financial performance and ongoing commitment to their communities and diversity. Dr. Naleppa is one of just five Maryland CEOs honored in the category of “Non-profits with More than $10 Million in Annual Revenue.” Locally, she is joined by Salisbury University President Dr. Janet E. Dudley-Eshbach.

“Our 2012 Most Admired CEOs are talented and determined individuals who have demonstrated a great deal of leadership and perseverance in their professional communities and are people to be commended for their accomplishments. Our recipients’ great success and commitment to excellence are truly an inspiration to business professionals statewide,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, Publisher of The Daily Record.

“Dr. Naleppa is an important leader in the Maryland healthcare industry and the Delmarva community, and someone that all citizens can look to with great pride and respect,” said Marty Neat, Chairman of the PRMC Board of Trustees. “Suffice to say, she is truly deserving of this honor for all that she does to make our region and indeed the state of Maryland a safer and healthier place for so many of our citizens.”

Dr. Naleppa, who has served as PRMC’s President/CEO since January of 2010, is responsible for the leadership of Maryland’s 6th largest hospital-by bed count-with over 360 acute care, 30 transitional and 28 newborn beds and nearly 1,000,000 square feet of space.

Dr. Naleppa began her healthcare career, now stretching across three decades, as Director of Neurosurgical Services at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. She has served as a clinical leader or as a senior executive at several hospitals in Maryland including: Anne Arundel Medical Center, Calvert Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. She has served as President of the Maryland Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and has held several leadership positions with the Maryland Hospital Association. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Dr. Naleppa, who is a registered nurse, holds a BS in Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph’s College; a Master of Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Maryland University College; an MBA, with a concentration in medical services from the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business and a Doctorate in Management with a concentration in organizational process management from the University of Maryland University College.

Dr. Naleppa and her husband Dan live in Salisbury and are the parents of two daughters, Adrienne and Renee and the proud grandparents of one granddaughter, Addison Naleppa-Perdue.

The winners will be honored at an awards ceremony September 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Baltimore. The winners also will be profiled in a special magazine, to be included in the September 14th edition of The Daily Record.

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July 20, 2012 · 8:58 am

PRMC’s Roger Follebout Earns Rotary Award

Roger Follebout, Director of Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Community Relations Department, has been named the recipient of the 2012 Rotary Club of Salisbury Teamwork Award. He has been a member of the Rotary since February 2011 and is currently the club’s Public Relations Chairman. Congratulations!

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July 17, 2012 · 10:35 am

Maryland Hospitals and the Consumer Reports Hospital Quality Survey

Have you seen the recent Consumer Reports survey that rated hospital quality and safety? Some have wondered why no Maryland hospitals were included in that report.

Consumer Reports, in the survey summary, offered the following: “Johns Hopkins Hospital had less than half the rate of infections of the national benchmark. But we couldn’t rate it for safety because Maryland hospitals don’t participate in the standard Medicare payment system that’s also used to collect data for some of the measures in our Ratings.”

Our friends at the Maryland Hospital Association have provided these information points that speak to why Maryland hospitals did not participate and where you can still turn to discover reliable and trustworthy information on the safety and performance of Maryland hospitals, including PRMC.

  • Consumer Reports, Leapfrog Group, US News, HealthGrades … all look at Medicare statistics, at least in part, to determine their “rankings” of hospitals in various quality and safety categories.
  • Because the rates Maryland’s hospitals are paid are determined by the state and not by Medicare, and because those rates are based in part on how hospitals perform on many safety measures collected by the state, Maryland’s hospitals are not required to report quality measurements to Medicare, though they do voluntarily report on many measures.
  • Maryland’s unique hospital rate-setting system also exempts us from other federal programs, such as Value Based Purchasing, because Maryland has its own, in many ways more stringent, program to adjust hospital reimbursement based on the quality of care they provide. These programs are not identical, so there are measures included in the federal program on which we don’t currently report.
  • Maryland’s hospitals submit to the state extensive data about the quality of care they provide, and all that information is available to the public at the Maryland Health Care Commission Web site.
  • Maryland’s hospitals were among the first in the nation to voluntarily make information public about quality and patient safety. Maryland’s hospitals fully supported mandatory reporting of quality data as part of Maryland’s hospital rate setting process, and continue to support and participate in efforts to make health care safer for all Marylanders.
  • Hospital-specific information on some measures often is not available simply because a particular hospital may not have a sufficient number of cases to meet a reporting threshold in that category.
  • There are many organizations claiming to “rate” hospital quality; each is but one tool available to consumers. The bottom line for patients: Work with your doctor or other health care provider to make sure the hospital you choose is the right one for you.

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