Patient’s Family Honors MMC NICU Nurse with Daisy Award Bre Henry, BSN, RN, received a Daisy Award this week for showing dedicated, compassionate care for a newborn in MMC’s NICU. MMC Chief Nursing Officer Devin Carr presented Henry with the award on her unit Wednesday morning. Henry was nominated by the grateful parent of a patient who wrote, in part, “When I was discharged from the hospital, the only reason I felt comfortable leaving my baby was that Bre was taking care of him. I felt safe having her by his side watching out for him and keeping him healthy. Without Bre being as attentive and comforting as she was I don’t know that I could’ve left for even a minute…She’s a selfless nurse focused on patient centered care and bettering the experience of patients and their families.” The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses was established in 1999 by a family from Seattle in memory of 33-year-old Patrick Barnes, who died of an auto-immune disease. Patients and families nominate nurses who have gone above and beyond in caring for their patients.
Eat Well, Get Active and Prevent Diabetes!
Upcoming Info Sessions - MaineHealth National Diabetes Prevention Program
· Monday, Nov. 2 at 12 p.m.. · Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. · Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. · Monday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m. Sometimes making healthy choices can be challenging - you may not always know where to start! These hourlong sessions will introduce you to ways to start building healthy habits into your daily routine, in addition to building your understanding of why these changes are important for preventing diabetes later in life. Join the MaineHealth Prevention & Wellness Team in a discussion about building healthy meals, adding physical activity into your week and incorporating small, lasting changes into your lifestyle. The sessions will highlight the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Click here to register. For more information, email prevention@mainehealth.org or call 207.661.7294. Immediate Release of Results and Notes Begins Monday In efforts to improve patient access to their medical records and better address information blocking, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a final rule that expands patients’ electronic access to all of their health information, including immediate access to test results and clinical notes. MaineHealth currently releases most non-confidential or sensitive note types and will be moving from delayed to immediate release for notes and results regardless of role, unless an exception is met. Clinical Note Sharing: Starting on Monday, Nov. 2, final/confirmed lab, imaging and pathology test results and clinical notes will be automatically shared with patients via MyChart, including: · Consultation notes · Discharge summaries · History and physical · Imaging narratives · Lab report narratives · Pathology report narratives · Procedure notes · Progress notes Resources on this change include: · FAQ sheet · Whitepaper · SeHR documentation guidelines Windows 10 Upgrade In continued efforts to maintain stability and security of our infrastructure, MaineHealth Information Technology has begun upgrading all devices to Windows 10. The upgrade process will last through mid-December. There are two options for employees to get Windows 10: · Self-Install Option: All MaineHealth staff have the option to self-install. · Users are encouraged to self-install to avoid interruptions. The install will take about an hour to complete. · For instructions on how to install this upgrade, click here. 1. Automatic Install from IT: If you opt to wait to install, IT will push installation to all devices by mid-December, which will require no action on your part. Questions or concerns? Please contact the MaineHealth IT Help Desk at (207) 662-6400. Transitions in MaineHealth Legal Team Bob Frank, MaineHealth’s General Counsel for the past six years and Deputy General Counsel for the previous five, has decided to transition from his General Counsel position in mid-January. Bob will continue in a part-time capacity after that date. Beth Kelsch, MaineHealth Deputy General Counsel for the past three years and a member of the Legal team since 2006, will assume the role of General Counsel. Bob has guided MaineHealth through the most critical years in its development as an integrated health care system. CEO Bill Caron said, “Each step along that journey has required that Bob and his team make sure we met our obligations under the law. And on many occasions when thorny legal issues have arisen as a natural part of practicing medicine on such a broad scale, Bob has been there, asking the tough questions, providing sound advice and always with calm confidence. Beth will bring to the role the same thorough, calm approach as Bob, and I am confident she will continue to successfully lead our top-notch Legal Department.” Beth, who is also a graduate of Yale Law, was instrumental in the efforts to unify MaineHealth’s members. She left a career as a New Hampshire public defender in 2006 to join MaineHealth as Legal Counsel, then assumed the roles of Corporate Counsel in 2009 and Deputy General Counsel in 2017. MMC in the News MMCRI vector ecologist Chuck Lubelczyk spoke to WCSH-6 about how to protect against mosquitoes, after the Maine CDC reported an adult from Cumberland Country contracted a mosquito-borne illness. People News and Recognition
Stephanie Chan, MD, recently joined Maine Medical Partners – Neurosurgery and Spine. Dr. Chan is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician. She completed her residency at the Rutgers RWJ JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, N.J., where she served as Administrative Chief Resident and was elected Resident Teacher of the Year her senior year. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md., and graduated summa cum laude in biological sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Dr. Chan co-authored the stroke chapter in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review 4th Edition and an upcoming publication on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in PM&R Secrets 4th Edition. She has presented research at multiple national and international organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. In her spare time, Dr. Chan enjoys trail walks, nature, food markets, global travel and diverse cuisines with friends and family. Edward Bender, DO, recently joined Maine Medical Partners Pediatrics as its new Collaborative Care Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Dr. Bender received his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Rochester, where he was also a Take Five scholar in German opera. He went on to earn his master’s degree in public health from the University of Rochester Medical School, while serving as a tobacco dependence counselor. Dr. Bender earned his medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, and completed both his adult psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Mass. He has a strong interest in systems of care and advocacy, completing a one-month DC policy fellowship with the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) while in residency, and is currently serving as a board member for the AACAP Political Action Committee. He is excited to assist with ongoing efforts to bring a collaborative care model to the MMP Pediatrics group, offering a needed resource to families and providers, and hopes to contribute to ongoing policy work in the future as well. When not in clinic, Dr. Bender enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, grilling, vegetable gardening, trail running and following politics.
Wellbeing Corner
Staying Grounded During COVID-19 Recommendations from Mary Bitterauf, Certified Mindfulness Teacher Here we are - six months into the pandemic! Our challenges and considerations are ever-changing and often overwhelming. This can create a constant stream of worry which takes a toll on our health and wellbeing. Staying grounded can make all the difference. Being grounded in mindfulness can be just the antidote to the wandering, worrying mind. By paying attention to your thoughts, you may notice how often the mind is caught up in the future, the past or things that are out of your control. This is a common experience which can lead to feelings of anxiety, regret or depression. Mindfulness can help to stay in the present moment without judgment, catch your breath and think more clearly without overreacting or getting overwhelmed. Mindfulness doesn’t necessarily mean you have to meditate. It can take many different forms, including both formal meditations and informal practices. Habituating mindfulness may require a little practice as you redefine the way you relate to uncertainty or stress. Luckily, there are great resources available to help develop this skill. These guided meditations can get you started in learning a new coping strategy. See for yourself how nice it is to feel grounded! · A Simple Breathing Exercise · Guided Body Scan Meditation to Reduce Stress · A Guided Walking Meditation to Connect with Your Senses · Loving Kindness Meditation to Cultivate Resilience · A Body Scan Meditation for Better Sleep · Beginning Yoga · Free Mindfulness Apps To learn more about Mindfulness or meditation classes visit the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center. - - - - - - As with all major world events, it is likely that you are feeling tension and worry over next week’s election. Click here for a free, non-partisan offer to work on your response to that stress. Check out these great resources, for us by us: · Looking for something from a past issue of the Wellbeing Corner? Click here. | 
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