FAYETTEVILLE – Felicia McGarry, RN, BSN, has been appointed Patient Care Manager for 3 Valley Pavilion – North at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The Fayetteville native joined Cape Fear Valley Health System in 2001 as an LPN. She was previously a Clinical Educator.
She received her associate’s degree in Nursing from Fayetteville Technical Community College and her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from East Carolina University in Greenville. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership, also from East Carolina University.
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- Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Cape Fear Valley is a 765-bed regional health system serving a six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina, with more than 935,000 patients annually. A private not-for-profit organization and the state’s 9th largest health system, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center and Bladen County Hospital.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Thayer Named 8 South Manager
FAYETTEVILLE – Jackie Thayer, RN, has been appointed Patient Care Manager for 8 South at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The native of Ludington, Mich., joined Cape Fear Valley Health in 2005 as a Staff Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She previously served as Interim Patient Care Manager for 8 South. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Charge Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and as a Resource Nurse on 5 South.
Thayer received her associate’s degree in nursing from Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fayetteville State University.
Her new duties will include overseeing patient care on 8 South, a 34-bed medical/surgical unit.
The native of Ludington, Mich., joined Cape Fear Valley Health in 2005 as a Staff Nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She previously served as Interim Patient Care Manager for 8 South. Prior to that, she served as a Lead Charge Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and as a Resource Nurse on 5 South.
Thayer received her associate’s degree in nursing from Fayetteville Technical Community College. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Fayetteville State University.
Her new duties will include overseeing patient care on 8 South, a 34-bed medical/surgical unit.
Tart Appointed Outpatient Pharmacy Director
FAYETTEVILLE – Chris Tart, Pharm.D., has been appointed Director of Outpatient Pharmacy Services at Cape Fear Valley Health.
The Roseboro native has more than 11 years of pharmacy experience and joined the health system in 2005. He previously held the position of Pharmacist-Manager at Health Pavilion North. Prior to that, he was a Pharmacist with Matthews Drugs in Clinton.
Tart received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill.
In his new role, he will be responsible for Cape Fear Valley Health’s four outpatient pharmacy locations: Valley Pharmacy, Center Pharmacy, Health Pavilion North Pharmacy, and Cumberland County Medication Access Program Pharmacy.
The Roseboro native has more than 11 years of pharmacy experience and joined the health system in 2005. He previously held the position of Pharmacist-Manager at Health Pavilion North. Prior to that, he was a Pharmacist with Matthews Drugs in Clinton.
Tart received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill.
In his new role, he will be responsible for Cape Fear Valley Health’s four outpatient pharmacy locations: Valley Pharmacy, Center Pharmacy, Health Pavilion North Pharmacy, and Cumberland County Medication Access Program Pharmacy.
Miller Appointed As Director Of Care Management
FAYETTEVILLE – Elaine Miller has been appointed Director of Care Management at Cape Fear Valley Health.
The Delaware native has more than 25 years of nursing leadership experience and previously served as Director of Care Management at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala. Prior to that, she was System Director of Case Management and Infection Prevention for Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, Miss.
Miller earned her associate’s degree in Nursing from Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Va. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and her master’s degree in Healthcare Management from California Coast University in Santa Ana, Calif.
In her new position, Miller will oversee the patient transition process through the health system.
The Delaware native has more than 25 years of nursing leadership experience and previously served as Director of Care Management at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Ala. Prior to that, she was System Director of Case Management and Infection Prevention for Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, Miss.
Miller earned her associate’s degree in Nursing from Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Va. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and her master’s degree in Healthcare Management from California Coast University in Santa Ana, Calif.
In her new position, Miller will oversee the patient transition process through the health system.
Bladen County Hospital Adds New ED Position
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County Hospital has added a mid-level provider position to its Emergency Department staff to reduce patient wait times.
A mid-level provider is a physician assistant or nurse practitioner who provides patient care under a supervising physician.
Bladen County Hospital’s new mid-level provider will provide care for non-life threatening injuries.
Cameron Highsmith, Bladen County Hospital CEO, says the hospital monitors wait times and asks for patient feedback through surveys given to patients when they are discharged.
“Our goal is to give the highest quality care in the most efficient way,” said Highsmith.
A mid-level provider is a physician assistant or nurse practitioner who provides patient care under a supervising physician.
Bladen County Hospital’s new mid-level provider will provide care for non-life threatening injuries.
Cameron Highsmith, Bladen County Hospital CEO, says the hospital monitors wait times and asks for patient feedback through surveys given to patients when they are discharged.
“Our goal is to give the highest quality care in the most efficient way,” said Highsmith.
Bladen County Hospital Lab Receives Accreditation
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County Hospital Laboratory recently passed a comprehensive inspection and was awarded accreditation by The Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.
The two-year accreditation was granted in March after a rigorous two-day, on-site inspection from a commission surveyor.
The Joint Commission evaluated the laboratory’s performance in complying with nearly 300 quality control standards, related to quality control, safety, infection control, leadership, management and ongoing performance improvement.
Bladen County Hospital Laboratory has 11 employees and performs chemistry, hematology, microbiology and blood bank testing for the hospital and clinical offices within the Bladen Health Care system.
The Joint Commission is the gold standard in healthcare accreditation. It accredits more than 18,000 healthcare organizations nationwide, including approximately 3,000 clinical laboratories.
The two-year accreditation was granted in March after a rigorous two-day, on-site inspection from a commission surveyor.
The Joint Commission evaluated the laboratory’s performance in complying with nearly 300 quality control standards, related to quality control, safety, infection control, leadership, management and ongoing performance improvement.
Bladen County Hospital Laboratory has 11 employees and performs chemistry, hematology, microbiology and blood bank testing for the hospital and clinical offices within the Bladen Health Care system.
The Joint Commission is the gold standard in healthcare accreditation. It accredits more than 18,000 healthcare organizations nationwide, including approximately 3,000 clinical laboratories.
Two Bladen County RNs Named Exemplary Nurses
ELIZABETHTOWN – Two of Bladen County Hospital’s own were recently named Cape Fear Valley Health Exemplary Nurses for 2011.
Sabrina Melvin, RN, BSN, and Teresa Phipps, RN, BSN, were both honored during an awards ceremony, along with eight other Cape Fear Valley RNs. The ceremony was held May 9 at Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.
The Exemplary Nursing awards program was created in 2001 as a way to honor outstanding RNs throughout Cape Fear Valley Health. The health system’s staff nominate co-workers whose compassion, hard work and skill make them Exemplary Nurses.
Melvin is a Charge Nurse and serves on Performance Improvement and leadership committees with Bladen County Hospital. She was nominated for her work as a top assistant to the nursing manager, handling often-stressful situations with poise, maintaining working relationships with physicians and outside departments. She also assisted with the hospital’s new hospitalist program launch, guiding physicians and serving as a resource person for policies and procedures.
She executes interdepartmental functions with grace, competence, excellence and a smile, while also lending emotional and financial support to co-workers if needed.
Phipps works in Bladen County Hospital’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, and previously worked in the hospital’s ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.
In 1997, she helped establish the hospital’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, serving as Clinical and Program Director. There, she helped shape the program by developing documentation, policies, care plans and admission procedures.
Phipps was nominated for treating patients as a “whole person” and often befriending them on a personal level. She has also shown unwavering loyalty to her job by juggling her career while also taking care of her permanently disabled husband, Bo, a spinal injury patient, over the years.
Sabrina Melvin, RN, BSN, and Teresa Phipps, RN, BSN, were both honored during an awards ceremony, along with eight other Cape Fear Valley RNs. The ceremony was held May 9 at Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.
The Exemplary Nursing awards program was created in 2001 as a way to honor outstanding RNs throughout Cape Fear Valley Health. The health system’s staff nominate co-workers whose compassion, hard work and skill make them Exemplary Nurses.
Melvin is a Charge Nurse and serves on Performance Improvement and leadership committees with Bladen County Hospital. She was nominated for her work as a top assistant to the nursing manager, handling often-stressful situations with poise, maintaining working relationships with physicians and outside departments. She also assisted with the hospital’s new hospitalist program launch, guiding physicians and serving as a resource person for policies and procedures.
She executes interdepartmental functions with grace, competence, excellence and a smile, while also lending emotional and financial support to co-workers if needed.
Phipps works in Bladen County Hospital’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, and previously worked in the hospital’s ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department.
In 1997, she helped establish the hospital’s Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, serving as Clinical and Program Director. There, she helped shape the program by developing documentation, policies, care plans and admission procedures.
Phipps was nominated for treating patients as a “whole person” and often befriending them on a personal level. She has also shown unwavering loyalty to her job by juggling her career while also taking care of her permanently disabled husband, Bo, a spinal injury patient, over the years.
Bladen County Hospital Digital Mammography Services Receive Accreditation
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County Hospital’s new digital mammography unit has received full accreditation from the American College of Radiology.
The hospital offers Bladen County’s only digital mammography service through the Women’s Diagnostic Center. The service has been available to the public since March.
“We are so pleased to have received full accreditation so quickly,” said Mindy Goldsmith, CRA, Director of Radiology. “We have had a great response from patients with this new technology.”
Digital mammography uses digital images rather than traditional film images. The digital images are screened by a Computer-Aided Detection system that detects small anomalies or suspicious growths that may go unnoticed with traditional film.
The hospital offers Bladen County’s only digital mammography service through the Women’s Diagnostic Center. The service has been available to the public since March.
“We are so pleased to have received full accreditation so quickly,” said Mindy Goldsmith, CRA, Director of Radiology. “We have had a great response from patients with this new technology.”
Digital mammography uses digital images rather than traditional film images. The digital images are screened by a Computer-Aided Detection system that detects small anomalies or suspicious growths that may go unnoticed with traditional film.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Plans Hospital Adjacent To Health Pavilion North
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health is submitting a Certificate of Need (CON) to the state to build a new 65-bed hospital, adjacent to Health Pavilion North, to better serve the growing healthcare needs of Cumberland County.
“Admissions at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center have increased 14 percent since the beginning of 2008,” said Mike Nagowski, Chief Executive Officer for Cape Fear Valley Health. “Our Emergency Department has seen even more dramatic growth. Visits are projected to top 130,000 this year, a 30 percent increase.”
Cape Fear Valley’s Board of Trustees on May 25 approved submitting an application for the proposed hospital to the N.C. Certificate of Need (CON) section by June 15. State approval is required for the proposal under state CON rules, which are designed to prevent expensive and unnecessary duplication of healthcare services.
The proposed hospital would include 57 medical/surgical inpatient beds, eight intensive care beds, seven observation beds, a 20-bed Emergency Department, two operating rooms for surgical patients, imaging services, laboratory and other ancillary services.
The new hospital would complement Health Pavilion North’s existing services, which include a cancer center, physical and occupational therapy, ExpressCare, pharmacy, laboratory, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and offices for family practice and pediatrics.
“Our goal is to further improve access to healthcare services,” Nagowski said, “for residents of northern Cumberland County and surrounding areas in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
“Health Pavilion North celebrated its 5th anniversary last month, and we feel now is the right time to build a hospital at that location. The I-295 interchange makes Health Pavilion North very accessible to residents living to the north and east, and will only enhance its accessibility as construction continues on I-295. We are excited about bringing Cumberland County its first new hospital in more than 50 years.”
“Admissions at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center have increased 14 percent since the beginning of 2008,” said Mike Nagowski, Chief Executive Officer for Cape Fear Valley Health. “Our Emergency Department has seen even more dramatic growth. Visits are projected to top 130,000 this year, a 30 percent increase.”
Cape Fear Valley’s Board of Trustees on May 25 approved submitting an application for the proposed hospital to the N.C. Certificate of Need (CON) section by June 15. State approval is required for the proposal under state CON rules, which are designed to prevent expensive and unnecessary duplication of healthcare services.
The proposed hospital would include 57 medical/surgical inpatient beds, eight intensive care beds, seven observation beds, a 20-bed Emergency Department, two operating rooms for surgical patients, imaging services, laboratory and other ancillary services.
The new hospital would complement Health Pavilion North’s existing services, which include a cancer center, physical and occupational therapy, ExpressCare, pharmacy, laboratory, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and offices for family practice and pediatrics.
“Our goal is to further improve access to healthcare services,” Nagowski said, “for residents of northern Cumberland County and surrounding areas in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
“Health Pavilion North celebrated its 5th anniversary last month, and we feel now is the right time to build a hospital at that location. The I-295 interchange makes Health Pavilion North very accessible to residents living to the north and east, and will only enhance its accessibility as construction continues on I-295. We are excited about bringing Cumberland County its first new hospital in more than 50 years.”
Cape Fear Valley Health Chosen For Landmark Nursing Study
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health is one of 112 hospitals nationwide chosen to participate in a landmark study of how well new nursing graduates transition into their chosen career.
The Transition to Practice Study (TTPS) will run from July 2011 through December 2012, evaluating patient safety and quality outcomes in transition-to-practice programs among the participating hospitals. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is conducting the study.
All new nurses must undergo transition-to-practice training to help deal with the rigorous demands of nursing. Cape Fear Valley Health’s nursing orientation program lasts 12 weeks, on average, and teaches everything from nursing policy and procedure to building confidence and clinical skills.
The TTPS study will be the first national study to analyze patient outcomes directly relating to nursing orientation programs. Participating hospitals will either be assigned a standardized training model or allowed to use their own orientation program.
Patient outcomes, such as infection rates, medication errors, patient satisfaction and nurse retention rates, from each hospital will then be reported back to NCSBN for study.
NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization created to provide state boards of nursing an avenue to act and counsel together on matters of common interest, such as public health, safety and welfare, and the development of nursing license examinations.
The Transition to Practice Study (TTPS) will run from July 2011 through December 2012, evaluating patient safety and quality outcomes in transition-to-practice programs among the participating hospitals. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is conducting the study.
All new nurses must undergo transition-to-practice training to help deal with the rigorous demands of nursing. Cape Fear Valley Health’s nursing orientation program lasts 12 weeks, on average, and teaches everything from nursing policy and procedure to building confidence and clinical skills.
The TTPS study will be the first national study to analyze patient outcomes directly relating to nursing orientation programs. Participating hospitals will either be assigned a standardized training model or allowed to use their own orientation program.
Patient outcomes, such as infection rates, medication errors, patient satisfaction and nurse retention rates, from each hospital will then be reported back to NCSBN for study.
NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization created to provide state boards of nursing an avenue to act and counsel together on matters of common interest, such as public health, safety and welfare, and the development of nursing license examinations.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints Medical Group Director
FAYETTEVILLE – Steven Twaddle has been appointed Executive Director of Cape Fear Valley Health System's Medical Group.
The native of Baltimore, Md. has more than 20 years of executive healthcare administration experience with various hospitals and physician-owned organizations. He previously served as Vice-President with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore.
Twaddle has lectured at various medical school programs, including those at Harvard School of Public Health, the University of New Orleans and the University of Louisville. He has also taught as an adjunct professor for the MBA program at the University of Dallas.
He holds an MBA and master's degree in Health Services Manager from the University of Dallas in Dallas, Texas. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a member of the Medical Group Management Association.
At Cape Fear Valley, Twaddle will work with health system physician groups to develop a physician-led, professional management organization.
The native of Baltimore, Md. has more than 20 years of executive healthcare administration experience with various hospitals and physician-owned organizations. He previously served as Vice-President with the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore.
Twaddle has lectured at various medical school programs, including those at Harvard School of Public Health, the University of New Orleans and the University of Louisville. He has also taught as an adjunct professor for the MBA program at the University of Dallas.
He holds an MBA and master's degree in Health Services Manager from the University of Dallas in Dallas, Texas. He is a fellow of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a member of the Medical Group Management Association.
At Cape Fear Valley, Twaddle will work with health system physician groups to develop a physician-led, professional management organization.
Cape Fear Valley Health Appoints New ED Director
FAYETTEVILLE – Tim Wilcox, RN, MSN, MHA, has been appointed Emergency Department Service Line Director at Cape Fear Valley Health System.
The San Diego, Calif. native has more than 23 years of nursing experience. He previously worked at Innova Health System in Reston, Va. where he was Director for two free-standing Emergency Departments. Prior to that he was the Director of Emergency Services at Prince William Health Center in Manassus, Va. and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Wilcox received his associate’s degree in Nursing from New Your Regents in Albany, N.Y. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing, master’s degree in Nursing and master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. Wilcox is a Doctorate Candidate in Health Care Administration at the University of Phoenix.
In his new position, Wilcox will oversee one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the nation, with nearly 200,000 annual patient visits a year.
The San Diego, Calif. native has more than 23 years of nursing experience. He previously worked at Innova Health System in Reston, Va. where he was Director for two free-standing Emergency Departments. Prior to that he was the Director of Emergency Services at Prince William Health Center in Manassus, Va. and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Wilcox received his associate’s degree in Nursing from New Your Regents in Albany, N.Y. He received his bachelor’s degree in Nursing, master’s degree in Nursing and master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. Wilcox is a Doctorate Candidate in Health Care Administration at the University of Phoenix.
In his new position, Wilcox will oversee one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the nation, with nearly 200,000 annual patient visits a year.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Appoints New Marketing Director
FAYETTEVILLE – Janet Conway has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Cape Fear Valley.
The native of West Hartford, Conn. joined the health system in 1987 and previously held the position of Manager within the department. She replaces Vincent Benbenek, who was recently promoted to Vice President of Marketing & Outreach.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Boston College and has more than 30 years of marketing and sales experience.
The native of West Hartford, Conn. joined the health system in 1987 and previously held the position of Manager within the department. She replaces Vincent Benbenek, who was recently promoted to Vice President of Marketing & Outreach.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Boston College and has more than 30 years of marketing and sales experience.
Cape Fear Valley Physician Appointed President-Elect of Sleep Academy
FAYETTEVILLE – Sam Fleishman, M.D., has been elected President-Elect of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The one-year term begins in June. He will become the organization’s president the following year in 2012.
Dr. Fleishman is Medical Director of Cape Fear Valley Health System’s Sleep Center and Behavioral Health. He is a Fayetteville native and has been with the health system for 16 years.
He is board certified in the Specialty of Sleep Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Fleishman is Medical Director of Cape Fear Valley Health System’s Sleep Center and Behavioral Health. He is a Fayetteville native and has been with the health system for 16 years.
He is board certified in the Specialty of Sleep Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Cape Fear Valley Health Receives MRI Accreditation
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health has received a gold seal of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The accreditation is for three years.
MRIs are noninvasive tests utilizing magnetic fields to produce images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical problems.
The ACR gold seal is awarded for the highest level of image quality and patient safety, and is only given to facilities meeting strict ACR practice guidelines and technical standards. All recipient facilities must pass evaluations by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
Criteria judged include: quality, personnel qualifications, equipment adequacy, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.
Cape Fear Valley Health employs three MRIs throughout the health system and performs more than 7,000 MRI studies a year.
MRIs are noninvasive tests utilizing magnetic fields to produce images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical problems.
The ACR gold seal is awarded for the highest level of image quality and patient safety, and is only given to facilities meeting strict ACR practice guidelines and technical standards. All recipient facilities must pass evaluations by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
Criteria judged include: quality, personnel qualifications, equipment adequacy, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.
Cape Fear Valley Health employs three MRIs throughout the health system and performs more than 7,000 MRI studies a year.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Tops In NC For Vascular Services
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is the top hospital in the state when it comes to vascular services, according to a recent business publication.
The ranking was announced in an article titled “North Carolina’s Best Hospitals” in the March 2011 issue of Business North Carolina. The story ranked hospitals in several treatment categories based on Medicare data compiled by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
Cape Fear Valley beat out several other prominent hospitals for the top spot, including Rex Hospital, Carolinas Medical Center, and Pitt County Memorial. Cape Fear Valley’s vascular services ranking was also among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide.
The ranking was based on reported complications and deaths during abdominal aorta procedures, carotid surgery and peripheral vascular bypasses.
Cape Fear Valley also placed in the top 10 statewide within six other categories. They include:
- Sixth place for Cardiology Services
- Eighth place for Pulmonary
- Ninth place for Overall Cardiac Services
- Ninth place for Coronary Interventional Procedures
- Ninth place for Bariatric Surgery
- 10th place for Critical Care Services
Cape Fear Valley Heart & Vascular Center partnered with Cleveland Clinic in 2007 to bring world-class cardiac services to Southeastern North Carolina. Cleveland Clinic is the nation’s premiere heart program, which has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report’s for 16 consecutive years.
The ranking was announced in an article titled “North Carolina’s Best Hospitals” in the March 2011 issue of Business North Carolina. The story ranked hospitals in several treatment categories based on Medicare data compiled by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings organization.
Cape Fear Valley beat out several other prominent hospitals for the top spot, including Rex Hospital, Carolinas Medical Center, and Pitt County Memorial. Cape Fear Valley’s vascular services ranking was also among the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide.
The ranking was based on reported complications and deaths during abdominal aorta procedures, carotid surgery and peripheral vascular bypasses.
Cape Fear Valley also placed in the top 10 statewide within six other categories. They include:
- Sixth place for Cardiology Services
- Eighth place for Pulmonary
- Ninth place for Overall Cardiac Services
- Ninth place for Coronary Interventional Procedures
- Ninth place for Bariatric Surgery
- 10th place for Critical Care Services
Cape Fear Valley Heart & Vascular Center partnered with Cleveland Clinic in 2007 to bring world-class cardiac services to Southeastern North Carolina. Cleveland Clinic is the nation’s premiere heart program, which has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report’s for 16 consecutive years.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints Marketing VP
FAYETTEVILLE – Vincent Benbenek has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at Cape Fear Valley Health System. He previously held the position of Director of Marketing & Outreach.
Benbenek is a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and has more than 23 years of experience in healthcare, science and commercial marketing and advertising. His more recent experience includes serving as Creative Director and Design Manager for Kaleida Health System in Buffalo, N.Y., and as President of Benbenek Design Associates. Clients included national and international companies, such as Zippo Lighter, Lab-Aids and the Archaelogy Institute of America.
Benbenek earned his Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design from State University of New York in Buffalo, N.Y. He joined Cape Fear Valley in 2009. His new duties include managing the Cape Fear Valley brand, enhancing the patient experience and employee engagement. He will continue overseeing the health system’s Marketing, Outreach and CareLink services.
Benbenek is a native of Buffalo, N.Y., and has more than 23 years of experience in healthcare, science and commercial marketing and advertising. His more recent experience includes serving as Creative Director and Design Manager for Kaleida Health System in Buffalo, N.Y., and as President of Benbenek Design Associates. Clients included national and international companies, such as Zippo Lighter, Lab-Aids and the Archaelogy Institute of America.
Benbenek earned his Fine Arts Degree in Communication Design from State University of New York in Buffalo, N.Y. He joined Cape Fear Valley in 2009. His new duties include managing the Cape Fear Valley brand, enhancing the patient experience and employee engagement. He will continue overseeing the health system’s Marketing, Outreach and CareLink services.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Trauma Director Re-appointed To DoD Committee
FAYETTEVILLE – Stephen Flaherty, M.D., Trauma Medical Director at Cape Fear Valley, has been re-appointed to the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care. The U.S. Department of Defense group advises the U.S. military about equipment, training and practice guidelines in delivering combat care to U.S. forces.
Dr. Flaherty held the position of trauma consultant to the U.S. Army's Surgeon General before retiring from the U.S. Army and joining Cape Fear Valley.
Dr. Flaherty held the position of trauma consultant to the U.S. Army's Surgeon General before retiring from the U.S. Army and joining Cape Fear Valley.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Appoints Dedicated Trauma Director
FAYETTEVILLE – Stephen Flaherty, M.D., has been appointed Cape Fear Valley Health System's first dedicated Trauma Medical Director.
Dr. Flaherty, a Norwell, Mass. native, has more than 22 years of medical experience in the military. He previously served as Chief of Trauma at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Surgery and Trauma Director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
He has also served as Chief of Surgery at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg and Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He recently retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel.
Dr. Flaherty received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass. He completed his residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., and a fellowship in Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Mass.
He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
At Cape Fear Valley, his new duties are focused on developing the hospital into a state-designated trauma center and providing trauma and surgical critical care services. A trauma center provides comprehensive medical care to patients suffering traumatic injuries.
Due to costs and specialty requirements, many areas do not have a local trauma center and must transport patients to hospitals away from their home. The nearest trauma centers to Fayetteville are currently in Raleigh and Wilmington.
Dr. Flaherty, a Norwell, Mass. native, has more than 22 years of medical experience in the military. He previously served as Chief of Trauma at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he served as Chief of Surgery and Trauma Director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
He has also served as Chief of Surgery at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg and Chief of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He recently retired from the U.S. Army as a colonel.
Dr. Flaherty received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Mass. He completed his residency at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., and a fellowship in Trauma/ Surgical Critical Care at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Mass.
He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
At Cape Fear Valley, his new duties are focused on developing the hospital into a state-designated trauma center and providing trauma and surgical critical care services. A trauma center provides comprehensive medical care to patients suffering traumatic injuries.
Due to costs and specialty requirements, many areas do not have a local trauma center and must transport patients to hospitals away from their home. The nearest trauma centers to Fayetteville are currently in Raleigh and Wilmington.
Dr. Bronitsky Joins Bladen Women’s Health
ELIZABETHTOWN – Carl Bronitsky, M.D., has been approved for the Associate Staff in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cape Fear Valley Health System and has joined Bladen Women’s Health.
Dr. Bronitsky received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Penn. He performed his OB/GYN residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, also in Hershey, and completed his fellowship in Laparascopic Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
He is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was previously affiliated with Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Dr. Bronitsky received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State College of Medicine in Hershey, Penn. He performed his OB/GYN residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, also in Hershey, and completed his fellowship in Laparascopic Surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Md.
He is board certified by the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was previously affiliated with Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, Ariz.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Health Adds Roxie Avenue Center
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health has partnered with Cumberland County Mental Health and Cumberland County to operate the Roxie Avenue Center. The 16-bed facility offers sub-acute non-hospital detoxification and facility-based crisis services for adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health was required to divest itself of the Roxie Avenue Center under mental health reform. Hank Debnam, Area Director for Cumberland County Mental Health Center, and County Commissioners felt Cape Fear Valley Health was the best choice to manage the center due to the health system’s expertise in mental health and substance abuse. The transfer took effect on Jan. 16.
“This is an excellent example of how our community works together to create high quality, cost-effective solutions,” said Michael Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health System. “We are very pleased to have partnered with Mr. Debman and the Cumberland County Mental Health Center. We were both focused on ensuring these important patient services stayed in Cumberland County.”
The Roxie Avenue Center adds another level of care to Cape Fear Valley Behavioral Health Care’s existing services for mental health and substance abuse. Current services include a psychiatric emergency department inside Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Care’s 32-bed inpatient facility for adults and Behavioral Health Care’s outpatient center for children, adolescents and adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health Center’s psychiatrists will continue to provide medical oversight for the center. Cape Fear Valley Health will employ and manage the staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health specialists and licensed clinical social workers.
The center will be closed Jan. 16-23 to orient the staff. New patient admissions will begin on Jan. 24. The new phone number is (910) 615-3370.
Cumberland County Mental Health was required to divest itself of the Roxie Avenue Center under mental health reform. Hank Debnam, Area Director for Cumberland County Mental Health Center, and County Commissioners felt Cape Fear Valley Health was the best choice to manage the center due to the health system’s expertise in mental health and substance abuse. The transfer took effect on Jan. 16.
“This is an excellent example of how our community works together to create high quality, cost-effective solutions,” said Michael Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health System. “We are very pleased to have partnered with Mr. Debman and the Cumberland County Mental Health Center. We were both focused on ensuring these important patient services stayed in Cumberland County.”
The Roxie Avenue Center adds another level of care to Cape Fear Valley Behavioral Health Care’s existing services for mental health and substance abuse. Current services include a psychiatric emergency department inside Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Care’s 32-bed inpatient facility for adults and Behavioral Health Care’s outpatient center for children, adolescents and adults.
Cumberland County Mental Health Center’s psychiatrists will continue to provide medical oversight for the center. Cape Fear Valley Health will employ and manage the staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health specialists and licensed clinical social workers.
The center will be closed Jan. 16-23 to orient the staff. New patient admissions will begin on Jan. 24. The new phone number is (910) 615-3370.
Bladen Kids’ Care To Offer Pediatric Care Six Days A Week
ELIZABETHTOWN – Parents of sick children will soon be able to take their children to the pediatrician in the evenings after work and on Saturday.
On Jan. 3, Bladen Kids’ Care will begin offering pediatric services six days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jose Buenaseda, M.D., will join Nileshwa Senthe, M.D., in caring for children from birth through adolescence at their practice on 300 East McKay Street in Elizabethtown.
Dr. Buenaseda formerly practiced in Fayetteville. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in The Philippines in 1998 and completed a residency in pediatrics at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J. in 2006. Dr. Buenaseda is board certified in pediatrics.
Parents may call 862-5500 for an appointment weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed after 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays. However, for shorter wait times, it is recommended they call the after-hours number, 862-2122.
On Jan. 3, Bladen Kids’ Care will begin offering pediatric services six days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jose Buenaseda, M.D., will join Nileshwa Senthe, M.D., in caring for children from birth through adolescence at their practice on 300 East McKay Street in Elizabethtown.
Dr. Buenaseda formerly practiced in Fayetteville. He received his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in The Philippines in 1998 and completed a residency in pediatrics at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, N.J. in 2006. Dr. Buenaseda is board certified in pediatrics.
Parents may call 862-5500 for an appointment weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcomed after 5 p.m. weekdays and on Saturdays. However, for shorter wait times, it is recommended they call the after-hours number, 862-2122.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center PACU Wins Nursing Award
FAYETTEVILLE – The N.C. Nurses Association has bestowed its Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award upon the Post Anesthesia Care Unit nursing staff at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit is where post-surgical patients recover from anesthesia before going to one of the surgical units in the medical center.
The three-year award was created to recognize hospitals that promote positive work environments, open communication, respect and solution-oriented actions that not only help nurses work better, but to also recruit more nurses and to retain them.
The reviewers called Cape Fear Valley’s PACU “a very supportive organization for nursing.” Among the unit’s many strengths noted by the reviewers were its strong leadership support from the CEO down to the nurse manager, excellent teamwork among staff, low employee turnover and flexible staffing.
The N.C. Nurses Association holds a recognition ceremony twice a year for winning hospitals. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will be recognized during the N.C. Nurses Association recognition ceremony on Feb. 4 in Greensboro.
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital ICU was recognized this past January as a two-time winner of a Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award. Highmsith-Rainey first won the award in 2007.
The three-year award was created to recognize hospitals that promote positive work environments, open communication, respect and solution-oriented actions that not only help nurses work better, but to also recruit more nurses and to retain them.
The reviewers called Cape Fear Valley’s PACU “a very supportive organization for nursing.” Among the unit’s many strengths noted by the reviewers were its strong leadership support from the CEO down to the nurse manager, excellent teamwork among staff, low employee turnover and flexible staffing.
The N.C. Nurses Association holds a recognition ceremony twice a year for winning hospitals. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center will be recognized during the N.C. Nurses Association recognition ceremony on Feb. 4 in Greensboro.
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital ICU was recognized this past January as a two-time winner of a Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces award. Highmsith-Rainey first won the award in 2007.
Cape Fear Valley Paramedics Keep Winning Streak Alive
FAYETTEVILLE – Two Cape Fear Valley EMS Paramedics have won first place in yet another EMS training competition.
Larry Smith, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, and Lee Westbrook, EMT-P, teamed up to win the 14th Annual Carolina Competition, which pits EMS workers from across North Carolina and South Carolina. This is the second consecutive year the two have won the Carolina Competition, and their third victory in a row. The pair won a National EMS competition earlier this year.
Smith is an Education Coordinator with Cape Fear Valley’s Training & Development Department, as well as a part-time paramedic. Westbrook is a Captain with Cumberland County EMS.
This year’s Carolina Competition was held in Florence County, S.C. The teams were graded on two days of emergency response scenarios and a written exam. Cumberland County will host the competition in 2011, so Smith and Westbrook will not be eligible to compete.
In March, Smith and Westbrook received national recognition after partnering with Brian Pearce, Cape Fear Valley EMS/LifeLink Director, to win the 7th Annual Journal of Emergency Services Games in Baltimore, M.D. It was open to any EMS team in the world and included powerhouses Miami-Dade, FDNY, Las Vegas and LA County EMS.
Larry Smith, EMT-P, CCEMT-P, and Lee Westbrook, EMT-P, teamed up to win the 14th Annual Carolina Competition, which pits EMS workers from across North Carolina and South Carolina. This is the second consecutive year the two have won the Carolina Competition, and their third victory in a row. The pair won a National EMS competition earlier this year.
Smith is an Education Coordinator with Cape Fear Valley’s Training & Development Department, as well as a part-time paramedic. Westbrook is a Captain with Cumberland County EMS.
This year’s Carolina Competition was held in Florence County, S.C. The teams were graded on two days of emergency response scenarios and a written exam. Cumberland County will host the competition in 2011, so Smith and Westbrook will not be eligible to compete.
In March, Smith and Westbrook received national recognition after partnering with Brian Pearce, Cape Fear Valley EMS/LifeLink Director, to win the 7th Annual Journal of Emergency Services Games in Baltimore, M.D. It was open to any EMS team in the world and included powerhouses Miami-Dade, FDNY, Las Vegas and LA County EMS.
Cape Fear Valley Diabetes Educator Wins National Honor
FAYETTEVILLE – John Pasztor, MS, MPH, RD, LDN, CDE, a Diabetes Educator with the Cape Fear Valley Diabetes & Endocrine Center, has been named Educator of the Year for Diabetic Care and Education by the American Dietetic Association.
Pasztor, of Latrobe, Pa., received his award Nov. 8 in Boston, Mass., during the association’s annual convention. The American Dietitic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Systems Analysis from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He received a bachelor’s degree in pre-law from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Pasztor joined Cape Fear Valley Health System in 1994 as a Clinical Dietitian. He has served as a Diabetes Educator since 2000 and as Program Coordinator of the Diabetes Self-management Training Program since 2002 at the Diabetes & Endocrine Center.
Pasztor, of Latrobe, Pa., received his award Nov. 8 in Boston, Mass., during the association’s annual convention. The American Dietitic Association is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
He holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Systems Analysis from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He received a bachelor’s degree in pre-law from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Pasztor joined Cape Fear Valley Health System in 1994 as a Clinical Dietitian. He has served as a Diabetes Educator since 2000 and as Program Coordinator of the Diabetes Self-management Training Program since 2002 at the Diabetes & Endocrine Center.
Cape Fear Valley Receives National Accreditation For Hip And Knee Surgery
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley's joint replacement program has been honored once again.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
Cape Fear Valley Rewarded For High Quality Patient Care
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health System is being rewarded for consistently meeting nationally recognized standards of patient care under an on-going quality study by the federal governement.
The Health Quality Incentive Demonstration (HQID) is a pay-for-performance project sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Premier healthcare alliance. The project was created to improve patient care quality and to determine if financial incentives are effective at improving patient care quality among hospitals. Just 250 hospitals nationwide are participating in the study.
Cape Fear Valley was named a Top Performer in the Hip and Knee surgery category and received Performance Attainment Awards for scores in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The health system also received a Top Improvement award for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG).
For meeting its goals, Cape Fear Valley will receive additional reimbursement from CMS. The federal agency administers several health-related programs and reimburses hospitals for treating those patients.
HQID is the first CMS incentive program of its kind. It measures such things as prescribing a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and teaching heart failure patients to weigh themselves daily, which are considered “best practices” to achieve best patient outcomes. Hospitals are rated on whether they performed the measures for every patient at every encounter within five clinical areas.
Now in its fifth year, HQID data shows the project has saved 70,000 lives and $4.5 billion in its first three years due to fewer patient complications, re-admissions and shorter hospital stays. To learn more about the HQID project and Cape Fear Valley’s awards, please visit www.cms.hhs.gov or www.premierinc.com.
The Health Quality Incentive Demonstration (HQID) is a pay-for-performance project sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Premier healthcare alliance. The project was created to improve patient care quality and to determine if financial incentives are effective at improving patient care quality among hospitals. Just 250 hospitals nationwide are participating in the study.
Cape Fear Valley was named a Top Performer in the Hip and Knee surgery category and received Performance Attainment Awards for scores in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care. The health system also received a Top Improvement award for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG).
For meeting its goals, Cape Fear Valley will receive additional reimbursement from CMS. The federal agency administers several health-related programs and reimburses hospitals for treating those patients.
HQID is the first CMS incentive program of its kind. It measures such things as prescribing a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks and teaching heart failure patients to weigh themselves daily, which are considered “best practices” to achieve best patient outcomes. Hospitals are rated on whether they performed the measures for every patient at every encounter within five clinical areas.
Now in its fifth year, HQID data shows the project has saved 70,000 lives and $4.5 billion in its first three years due to fewer patient complications, re-admissions and shorter hospital stays. To learn more about the HQID project and Cape Fear Valley’s awards, please visit www.cms.hhs.gov or www.premierinc.com.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints New Director For Managed Care
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has appointed Joseph “Bart” Fiser as its new Executive Director of Managed Care. His first day was Oct. 25.
The Lexington, Kentucky native’s new duties include supervision of the health system’s insurance contracting. Fiser previously held the position of Director of Contracting with Humana of Cincinati, Ohio. Prior to that, Fiser worked with Health Alliance of Greater Cincinati in Cincinati, Ohio.
He received bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. He received a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University in Cincinati, Ohio.
The Lexington, Kentucky native’s new duties include supervision of the health system’s insurance contracting. Fiser previously held the position of Director of Contracting with Humana of Cincinati, Ohio. Prior to that, Fiser worked with Health Alliance of Greater Cincinati in Cincinati, Ohio.
He received bachelor’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. He received a master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Xavier University in Cincinati, Ohio.
Cape Fear Valley Appoints New Projects Manager
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has appointed Spencer Cummings as its new Director of Operational Project Management.
The Clarksdale, Miss. native’s new duties include overseeing operational improvements throughout the health system. Cummings joined Cape Fear Valley in 1993 and previously held the position of Process Redesign Manager.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and received his MBA in Healthcare Management from Fayetteville State University.
The Clarksdale, Miss. native’s new duties include overseeing operational improvements throughout the health system. Cummings joined Cape Fear Valley in 1993 and previously held the position of Process Redesign Manager.
He has a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and received his MBA in Healthcare Management from Fayetteville State University.
Cape Fear Valley Tops List Of Adoption-Friendly Workplaces Within Healthcare Industry
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health System has been named as the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace in the healthcare industry for 2010 by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
The list has been released annually since 2007 in order to recognize employers with the best adoption benefits in the nation. Rankings are based on financial assistance and paid leave for employees who are adopting a child. The list includes winners by size, category and an overall top 100.
In addition to ranking number one in the healthcare industry this year, Cape Fear Valley also ranks #70 in the overall top 100.
Cape Fear Valley achieved its rankings by providing its 5,000 employees with up to $3,000 per adoption for adoption-related expenses and 12 weeks paid leave. The amount is raised to $5,000 if the child has special needs.
To be eligible, employees must be full-time and have been employed with Cape Fear Valley at least a year. The adopted child must be under the age of 18 and not be related to the employee. Other restrictions apply.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was established in 1992 as a public charity, with the goal of finding loving homes for every child. The foundation’s creator, Dave Thomas, is the founder of the Wendy’s national fast food restaurant chain and the son of adoptive parents.
To learn more about the foundation and its annual list, please visit www.DaveThomasFoundation.org.
The list has been released annually since 2007 in order to recognize employers with the best adoption benefits in the nation. Rankings are based on financial assistance and paid leave for employees who are adopting a child. The list includes winners by size, category and an overall top 100.
In addition to ranking number one in the healthcare industry this year, Cape Fear Valley also ranks #70 in the overall top 100.
Cape Fear Valley achieved its rankings by providing its 5,000 employees with up to $3,000 per adoption for adoption-related expenses and 12 weeks paid leave. The amount is raised to $5,000 if the child has special needs.
To be eligible, employees must be full-time and have been employed with Cape Fear Valley at least a year. The adopted child must be under the age of 18 and not be related to the employee. Other restrictions apply.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was established in 1992 as a public charity, with the goal of finding loving homes for every child. The foundation’s creator, Dave Thomas, is the founder of the Wendy’s national fast food restaurant chain and the son of adoptive parents.
To learn more about the foundation and its annual list, please visit www.DaveThomasFoundation.org.
Cape Fear Valley Named Top Performer Hospital
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley has been named a Premier QUEST Top Performer hospital this year for meeting stringent performance goals under the demonstration project.
Based on year-2 results, the health system received awards for top performance in the following areas:
- Saving Lives
- Safely reducing the cost of patient care
- Delivering the most reliable and effective care
Cape Fear Valley was one of just 76 hospitals nationwide to achieve QUEST Top Performer status this year.
QUEST is a voluntary, three-year project created to incentivize hospitals to increase healthcare quality, while also reducing costs, to prepare for impending changes to the healthcare industry.
It was created by Charlotte-based Premier, a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,400 U.S. hospitals and nearly 70,000 other healthcare facilities working together to achieve high quality, cost-effective care.
More than 150 hospitals nationwide joined QUEST in 2008 to set initial performance goals and then try to meet them annually during the project. Participating hospitals can collaborate and share knowledge with each other to develop best practice methods, which benefits all hospitals.
The federal government will soon begin penalizing poor-performing hospitals by reducing their Medicare insurance reimbursement payments. Higher performing hospitals will receive bonuses. QUEST hospitals consistently outperform other hospitals at a lower cost, benefitting everyone.
Based on year-2 results, the health system received awards for top performance in the following areas:
- Saving Lives
- Safely reducing the cost of patient care
- Delivering the most reliable and effective care
Cape Fear Valley was one of just 76 hospitals nationwide to achieve QUEST Top Performer status this year.
QUEST is a voluntary, three-year project created to incentivize hospitals to increase healthcare quality, while also reducing costs, to prepare for impending changes to the healthcare industry.
It was created by Charlotte-based Premier, a performance improvement alliance of more than 2,400 U.S. hospitals and nearly 70,000 other healthcare facilities working together to achieve high quality, cost-effective care.
More than 150 hospitals nationwide joined QUEST in 2008 to set initial performance goals and then try to meet them annually during the project. Participating hospitals can collaborate and share knowledge with each other to develop best practice methods, which benefits all hospitals.
The federal government will soon begin penalizing poor-performing hospitals by reducing their Medicare insurance reimbursement payments. Higher performing hospitals will receive bonuses. QUEST hospitals consistently outperform other hospitals at a lower cost, benefitting everyone.
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