Dec. 26, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Nov. 27, 2016 Nov. 13, 2016 Oct. 30, 2016 Oct. 16, 2016 Oct. 2, 2016 Sept. 18, 2016 Sept. 4, 2016 Aug. 21, 2016 Aug. 7 2016 July 24, 2016 July 10, 2016 June 26, 2016 Epic upgrade reports June 12, 2016 May 29, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 1, 2016 April 17, 2016 April 3, 2016 March 21, 2016 March 7, 2016 Feb. 21, 2016 Feb. 7, 2016 Jan. 24, 2016 Jan. 10, 2016 Dec. 26, 2016 Dec. 11, 2016 Nov. 27, 2016 Nov. 13, 2016 Oct. 30, 2016 Oct. 16, 2016 Oct. 2, 2016 Sept. 18, 2016 Sept. 4, 2016 Aug. 21, 2016 Aug. 7 2016 July 24, 2016 July 10, 2016 June 26, 2016 Epic upgrade reports June 12, 2016 May 29, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 1, 2016 April 17, 2016 April 3, 2016 March 21, 2016 March 7, 2016 Feb. 21, 2016 Feb. 7, 2016 Jan. 24, 2016 Jan. 10, 2016 Home> Common Ground> Common Ground 2016> Jan. 24, 2016 Jan. 24, 2016 TOP READS A message from the CMO New entrances for Building B parking Service line spotlights: Bariatric and Orthopedic services Award highlights patient care and innovation at Salem Health Brenda Bublitz leaving Salem Health 2014 Salem Health community benefit PRACTICAL MATTERS Clinical changes: PCA shortage, NICOTROL, and Cefotaxime, LiquiBand New location for Rehab Center patients starting Feb. 9 Revised emergency operations plan for physicians Changes coming with Salem Clinic Epic Community Connect Medical staff benefit - Physician and Family Assistance Program News from the Evidence Based Practice Council Need a refresher on documentation improvement queries? MEDICAL STAFF UPDATES Welcome Heidi K. Bircher, FNP - Adult medicine hospitalist Gloria A. Burchett, NP - Adult medicine hospitalist Cameron T. Khor, MD - Internal Medicine Gian P. Paparcuri, MD - Anesthesiology EVENTS Diabetes education program teaches patients basic management skills Diabetes education can help patients learn to monitor their blood sugar, manage their medications, plan healthy meals, reduce the risk of diabetes complications and set goals for healthy lifestyle changes-saving you valuable office-visit time for other needs Services include: Education for type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes Diabetes group classes (day and evening classes) Individual appointments with a nurse or dietitian Sweet Moms program for pregnant women with diabetes A physician's referral is required for all services. Most insurance plans cover diabetes education services and if no coverage is available, patients seeking these services may qualify for financial assistance. Common Ground Newsletter Editorial Board For past issues of this newsletter, visit www.salemhealth.org/commonground Email us anytime with feedback, suggestions, or something for the next issue! commonground@salemhealth.org Ralph Yates, DO, CMO, Kendall Graven, MD, Medical Staff President Bonnie Driggers, Chair, Compact Implementation Committee Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. Submit a question Ask executive leadership a question to have it answered in a future Common Ground