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Pardee’s Breast Center award :: 1 of 17 in nation

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC). This is the first breast center in North Carolina to receive this recognition and is one of 17 in the nation.

This superior honor is the highest level at which a breast center can be certified and recognizes the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee’s commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients in their community.

Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee Recognized as Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee is also a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence through the American College of Radiology and is accredited with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers through the American College of Surgeons.

The National Quality Measures for Beast Centers were developed by the National Consortium of Breast Centers and identifies quality care measures, provides immediate access to information and allows breast centers to compare their performance with other centers across the United States.

The National Consortium of Breast Centers promotes excellence in breast health care for the general public through a network of diverse professionals dedicated to the active exchange of ideas and resources.

Pardee recognized as Accredited Echocardiography Laboratory

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Pardee has been granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories. This laboratory is one of a growing number of echocardiography laboratories in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to be recognized for its commitment to high quality patient care and its provision of quality diagnostic testing.

The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories is a not-for-profit organization and was established with the support of the America Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography to provide a peer review mechanism to encourage and recognize the provision of quality echocardiographic diagnostic evaluation by a process of voluntary accreditation.

Echocardiography is a complex imaging technique that relies on the experience and training of both the physician and sonographer. Their interpretive and technical abilities determine the diagnostic accuracy of an echocardiographic exam.

The information provided by echocardiographic testing is useful in the detection and management of many types of heart disease. This noninvasive test has become one of the standard diagnostic tools in cardiology with an estimated 10 million echocardiograms performed annually in the United States. This is imperative as cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Pardee designated as Distinguished TIF Center-Gold :: Only one in NC

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Pardee Hospital has just been designated as a Distinguished TIF Center-Gold (see www.endogastricsolutions.com) and is the only hospital in North Carolina to receive this designation. Pardee is also the only hospital within a 200 mile radius that performs the TIF procedure.

Pardee is excited to announce this designation. Daniel Timmerman, D.O., a local surgeon, performs this surgery and was the first in North Carolina to conduct a Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure, or TIF.

“The TIF procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for our patients,” said Dr. Timmerman. “Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is an anatomical problem which needs an anatomical solution. Reflux medication can help to relieve patients’ heartburn symptoms but don’t solve the underlying anatomical problems or prevent further disease progression.”

The TIF procedure is based on the established principles of surgical repair of the anti-reflux barrier, except that it is performed transorally (through the mouth). The procedure reduces hiatal hernia and creates a valve between the stomach and esophagus restoring the natural, physiological anatomy to prevent reflux. Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, reduced recovery and no visible scar.

“Recent studies show that TIF can reduce patients’ dependency on medications with 79 percent of patients remaining off of their daily medications after two years and experiencing a dramatic improvement in their quality of life,” said Dr. Timmerman. “With millions of Americans suffering with daily symptoms of reflux, we are very excited to be able to offer our patients the same incredible benefits as other invasive procedures without incisions.”

For more information, call 698-0581 or email us at info@pardeehospital.org

Pardee Hospital Foundation Hosts Re-dedication for Orthopedic Center of Excellence

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Pardee Hospital Foundation held a re-dedication ceremony for the Orthopedic Center of Excellence on June 9. This comes after a renovation of the center that began in February of 2010. The re-dedication is a testament to Pardee’s dedication to the orthopedics program as it continues to grow and remains an important service for Henderson County and surrounding communities.

The re-dedication ceremony included speakers; Pardee Interim CEO, Jerry Maier, Edward G. Lily, III, M.D., and Amal Das, M.D. discussing the growth, renovation and future of the center. Pardee Hospital Foundation committed to fully fund the renovation. Pardee Hospital Auxiliary was recognized as the lead donor in this $700,000 project. Other special gifts were provided by First Citizens, TD Bank, Hendersonville Orthopaedics Associates, Chester Phillips, James H. Cummings Foundation and the Cannon Foundation.

Pardee Selected For National Nursing Studies

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

On Tuesday, April 26, ten members of the Research Council conducted interviews of all eligible inpatients regarding their prevalence and experience with pain. Pardee is one of only 100 hospitals selected for this national study conducted by the National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI). It is the largest study of direct patient interviews regarding their perceptions of pain ever conducted.

Pardee will also be a participant in a national study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new graduate RN transition-to-practice model developed and conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Only three states were selected to participate, North Carolina, Ohio and Illinois, and Pardee is one of 27 hospitals in North Carolina who will be a part of the study. A 2004 study in the Journal of Nursing Administration noted that 35% to 69% of new graduate nurses left their jobs within one year. Data will be collected from new nursing graduates and their preceptors late this summer and one year from now to ascertain if an organized set of learning modules and activities improve the one-year retention rate of new graduates.

They live without pain

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

We’ve just finished an exciting, four commercial, series for the Pardee Orthopedic Center of Excellence. The commercials are simply a conversation between our surgeons and their patients. You may even recognize some of the people. You’ll see Dr. John Hicks and Dr. Werner Brooks from Blue Ridge Bone & Joint. You’ll also see Dr. Amal Das and Dr. Brian Seng from Hendersonville Orthopaedics. You can find other patient testimonials here. We are proud of our physicians and services and it helps that our programs are nationally recognized as well.

Daisy Award Winners

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Congratulations to all the nurses who have won the Daisy Award over the past twelve months. This award is a great honor. Thank you for all that you give to your patients, their families, and above all to Pardee Hospital.

The nurses are from left to right:

Heather Funk November 2010 (2-West)

April M. June 2010 (PATHS)

Jane Nelson April 2010 (ICU)

Jill H. October 2010 (PATHS)

Wendy Bradley July 2010 (Pardee Women and Children’s Center)

Jeanette Burrell December 2010 (2-West)

Sherrin Nolle February 2011 (1-West)

Kristy Capps August 2010 (Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center)

Jean Rice March 2011 (Day Surgery)

Paula Oates September 2010 (Day Surgery)

Paula Walz May 2010 (2-West)

David Crist January 2011 (2-West)

Built by our community. Recognized by the nation.

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Pardee Hospital Annual Report is out: look for a copy in the Wednesday paper. Here is an electronic version.

Words of Thanks

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

The following letter was published in the Times-News today:

Dear Community: I entered Pardee Hospital for surgery on a Hiatal hernia. My stay was extended due to heart complications. I want to thank every doctor, nurse and supporting staff member at Pardee Hospital for their dedication, care, knowledge and professionalism. They saved my life.

I would also like to thank everyone for the support that was extended to my wife. Everyone was considerate and caring, and made sure that she was fully informed of my condition at all times.

I also wish to thank everyone that contributed to the establishment of the Pardee ICU, “The Caring Connection.” The creation of this program is a godsend to families with someone in the ICU. The family retreat quarters allows family members to stay overnight at the hospital while their family member is in crisis.

We are very lucky to have such an exceptional hospital with so many talented doctors, nurses and support staff in our area.

John and Bonnie Bittle