The Examiner Vol. 26 No. 1, January 2018

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by  U.S. Navy. Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital

Volume 26, No. 1 January 2018
“Serving with Pride and Professionalism since 1993”
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An Award Winning Publication
Robert E. Bush
Naval Hospital http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhtp/pages/default.aspx
Preparation is Key for Success in
Did you know?...
Joint Commission/IG Inspections
Y
ou have the right to
express your concerns
about patient safety and
quality of care.
There are several avenues open
to you:
* Through the ICE website.
* The Hospital Customer
Relations Officer at 760-830-
2475, or any of the Customer
Relations representatives in the
Hospital clinics, or directly to
the Joint Commission via:
E-mail at
[email protected]
Fax: [phone]
The Joint Commission
Oak Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL60181
T
o report Fraud, Waste and
Abuse contact one of the
below offices by calling:
Naval Hospital: 760-830-2344
Ms. Cindy Renaker (middle front) and Capt. Lena Hartzell (front
Combat Center: 760-830-7749
right) lead the Joint Commission and MEDIG teams as they arrive
NavMedWest: 1-877-479-3832
en masse for a comprehensive survey/inspection December 5-7.
Medical IG: 1-800-637-6175 Welcome 1st Baby of 2018!
DoD IG: 1-800-424-9098 Teamwork, dedication, prepara- senting a 98.8 percent compli-
tion, knowledge and expertise-- ance rate.
LaNiyah Grace Velez was born January 2, 2018, at 12:20 a.m., rep-
these aren’t buzz words; they
resenting the first baby of the year for the Robert E. Bush Naval
are the guiding principles that Leading the MEDIG team,
Hospital. LaNiyah was 6 lbs, 12 ounces, with a length of 22 inches.
allowed team Naval Hospital Capt. Lena Hartzell said, “Med
Parents are LCpl Theo Velez from Denver, Colorado, assigned to
Twentynine Palms to excel dur- IG is all about looking at pro-
the 3rd Battalion/4th Marines, and LaDaiju Velez, originally from
ing the Joint Commission/ grammatic compliance. We look
Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Velez said she had “a great experience at the
MEDIG survey and inspection at programs that take care of
Naval Hospital and staff have been awesome.” Congratulations,
December 5-7. Executive people, that take care of money
Velez family!
Officer, Capt. Patrick and take care of processes. You
Amersbach noted that this was have 68 programs that we
his fourth Joint Commission/ looked at and we only found
MEDIG survey and he’s never eight RFIs. You have an amaz-
seen success like NHTP’s. “We ing staff.”
had an opportunity to show the
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Training Brings Realism
Tactical Combat Casualty Care two days are the didactic por-
training is a three-day block of tion of the course in which stu-
instruction that begins in the dents are provided the knowl-
classroom and culminates with edge and skills to provide med-
Corpsmen, in a highly stressful ical care in a combat environ-
environment, bringing to bear ment, to include initial pre-hos-
life-saving medical care on a pital care for brain injuries. The
simulated battlefield. pictures, below, were taken on
the final day of training on
Locally administered from the December 6, 2017, behind the
Staff Education and Training NHTPEmergency Department.
Department (SEAT). The first
On December 11, representatives from the Four Seasons Senior Community, Hemet, California, deliv-
ered knitted items and other gifts intended for new mothers and their families on the Maternal Infant
and Nursing Ward. L-R: Hospitalman Liping Huang, Mr. Gerald Lapreze, Hospitalman Tomilola
Odumuwagun, Ms. Brenda Beers, Hospitalman Brandon Cirillo, Lt. Cmdr. Mary King, Ms. Jackie
During the practical exercise, TCCC students approach a simulated Peterson, Hospital Corpsman Second Class Gustavo Domingueztrejo and Hospital Corpsman Third
battlefield with casualties. Class Dylan Beck.
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Commanding Officer
Capt. Nadjmeh M. Hariri, DC, USN
Executive Officer
Capt. Patrick K. Amersbach, NC, USN
Command MasterChief
HMCM (SW/AW/FMF) Jerry Ramey, USN
ATCCC student intubates a battlefield casualty while course
instructor, HM2 Seth Anderson, evaluates his technique. Public Affairs Officer/Editor
Mr. Dave Marks
Command Ombudsman
Mr. Brent Harris [phone] email: [email protected]
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TCCC course instructors evaluate a student as he applies a pressure
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dressing. Students are evaluated on how they apply small-unit tac-
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tics and good medicine.
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MEDIG Capt. Lena Hartzell presented
MEDIG Capt. Lena Hartzell presented
MEDIG Capt. Lena Hartzell present- MEDIG Capt. Lena Hartzell presented HM2 Joseph Towery with a MEDIG
Ms. Tanya Stuckey with a MEDIG coin.
ed HM2 Mercedes Maebane with a Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Biascan with a coin: Thank you so much for all that
“You’ve done an amazing job with the
MEDIG coin: “You’ve done a fantas- MEDIG coin: “You do a fantastic job you do. For completely overhauling
health promotions and wellness programs.
tic job with the Hospital Corpsman with Occupational Health. With your and developing the supply system in the
So on behalf of my team, I would like to
Skills Basic Program. You’ve taken it collaborating and communicating, Emergency Department, thank you for
say, thank you so much for everything you
to the next level.” you’ve taken it to the next level.” everything you do.”
do.”
Checking expiration dates Safety Office brief Radiology (MRI) Checklist Command Evaluator Pharmacy MSW
Joint Commission/MEDIG, that the inspectors appreciated folders endured,” Ricker said. be inspected. If your binder is care of patients and my staff has
continued from Page 1 the binders, their appearance, updated and used for reference knocked this out of the park.
the order of things, and the con- Ms. Tanya Stuckey, Directorate regularly, it will keep your pro- Thank you for everything you
ful due to our staff’s relentless tinuity they provided to the pro- for Public Health, administers gram on track and minimize do.” Hariri also mentioned that
commitment to providing high grams,” Ricker said. Health Promotions and the complacency.” Branch Health Clinic China
quality patient care. This was ShipShape programs. She was Lake had no Joint Commission
accomplished by always being Ms. Ricker was instrumental in inspected by the MEDIG; and Director for Public Health, findings. “That is unheard of,”
ready for our next patient and creating a culture shift of being as a result of her success, was Cmdr. Wendy Stone, said: she said.
not just prepping for the Joint
ready at all times rather than presented with a MEDIG coin. “Teamwork and dedication were
Commission survey,” Burton just in preparation for the sched- the keys to success in the MEDIG Inspector, Capt.
noted. uled survey/inspection. She pro- Ms. Stuckey offered this advice: Directorate for Public Health. Hartzell, concluded the MEDIG
vided self-assessment checklists, “Be organized and add time into All of the staff were engaged, outbrief:“We had a great visit.
Ms. Barbara Ricker, NHTP applicable higher-level guidance your calendar (literally put it on confident and eager to share This command has so much pas-
Command Evaluator and and inspection results from past your Outlook calendar) and reg- their work with the Joint sion for what you do. It’s just so
MEDIG Coordinator, credited a MEDIG findings. She educated ularly check your inspection Commission and MEDIG.” impressive. We’ll take our find-
standardized MEDIG binder program managers and assessed binders for outdated informa- ing back to the Surgeon General
system promulgated throughout three to four programs per tion. Add new information as it Hospital Commanding Officer, and let him know what great
all NHTPDirectorates. week. “Program managers were comes up. Keeping up with it Capt. Nadjmeh Hariri, congratu- work you all are doing.”
“MEDIG after-action sum-
frequently changing, but the throughout the year makes it lated her command during the
maries continuously mentioned
continuity of these assessment less stressful when it’s time to out-brief. “We’re here to take
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Awardees... The following awards were presented during the First Friday Award Ceremony, December 1, 2017, in NHTP
Classrooms 4 & 5. Hospital Commanding Officer, Capt. Nadjmeh Hariri, was the presenting officer with
Executive Officer Capt. Patrick Amersbach and Command Master Chief Jerry Ramey.
Personal Specialist Third Class
Rachel Dietz was pinned to her
current rank by YN2 Charles
Castillo and HM2 Earlston
Cmdr. Virgilio Crescini is Hospital Corpsman Second
Defoe.
Lt. Temitope Ayeni is presented Hospital Corpsman Third Class awarded the Navy and Marine Class Regina Davis is awarded
with a Letter of Commendation Byron Cheung was pinned to Corps Commendation Medal. the Navy and Marine Corps
and a plaque citing his selec- his current rank by HM2 Jared Commendation Medal.
tion as NHTPOfficer of the Posey.
Year for Fiscal Year 2017.
Hospital Corpsman Third
Hospital Corpsman Second
Class Aaron Foster was pinned
Class Christina Keithley was
to his present rank by HM2 Hospital Corpsman Third Class Hospital Corpsman Second pinned to her current rank by
Hospital Corpsman Second Dennis Chapman and Lt. Nikolai Fullmer was pinned to Class Victor Garcia was pinned Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Robins and
Class Gustavo Domingueztrejo Sullivan. his current rank by Lt. Cmdr. to his current rank by HM2 Hospitalman Solomon Keithley.
is pinned to his present rank by
Anthony Biascan. Jared Posey.
Lt. Cmdr. Esther Colbert and
Lt. Michelle Garton.
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Ms. Danielle Vasquez is pre- Ms. Barbara Ricker is present-
sented with a Letter of ed with a Letter of
Hospital Corpsman Third
Culinary Specialist Third Class Commendation and a plaque Hospital Corpsman Third Commendation and a plaque
Class Terry Mullins was pinned
Charjustice Williams was citing her selection as Junior Class Oscar Valle was pinned citing her selection as Senior
to his current rank by HM1
pinned to her current rank by Civilian of the Year for Fiscal to his current rank by Lt. Civilian of the Year for Fiscal
Travis Campbell.
Lt. Tony Henry. Year 2017. Maureena Demarzio. Year 2017.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Alexandria Agudelo reen-
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Joseph Lujano reenlisted for
listed for six more years December 8. Agudelo is the
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Mitchel Assistant Lead Petty Officer on the Multi-Service Ward. five more years December 15. Lujano is a general-duty
Lindgren was pinned to his present rank in a She’s been in the Navy for four years, the past year and a Corpsman assigned to the Multi-Service Ward. He’s been in
frocking ceremony Dec 15 on the Green Mile half at NHTP. Hometown is Stockton, California. the Navy for five years. Hometown is Grand Prairie, Texas.
patio. Reenlisting Officer is Lt. Cmdr. David Hanrahan. Reenlisting Officer is Capt. Jeffrey Bledsoe.
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Introducing New Staff -- Welcome Aboard!
Ms. Virginia Curry HM1 Lisa Scott Ms. Kathleen Switter Dr. Rudy Jones CS2 Jacob Galvan
Ms. Jenny Curry is NHTP’s new Hospital Corpsman First Class Ms. Kathleen Switter is NHTP’s Dr. Rudy Jones comes aboard as Culinary Specialist Second
Behavioral Healthcare Lisa Scott arrived from Sasebo, new Case Manager. She arrives NHTP’s new physical therapist. Class Jacob Galvan has been in
Facilitator for Family Medicine Japan, assigned to the USS from Akron, Ohio, where she She’s originally from Houston, the Navy four and a half years
(Blue and Gold teams).She has Green Bay (LPD 20), where she was a case manager for a home- Texas. Jones earned her PhD. in and is here for his first shore-
a broad range of experience as a was Medical Administration care service. Switter moved to physical therapy from the side assignment. He arrived
registered nurse, having worked Leading Petty Officer (LPO) this area after learning her pas- University of the Incarnate from the guided-missile cruiser,
on the Multi-Service Ward at and Sick-call LPO. She’s been tor was moving to Yucca Valley Word, San Antonio.As an USS Mobile Bay (CG 53)
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune; in the Navy for 15 years. and starting a church in Palm undergraduate student, she dou- where he was watch captain.
a three-year stint as a post-par- Hometown is Newton, Kansas. Springs. “I got this job which ble majored at the University of Hometown is Yuba City,
tum nurse in a community hos- Scott originally joined up when confirmed, I was moving to Notre Dame and earned degrees California. Galvan joined the
pital; and she was a volunteer she was working to become a California; and we moved to in science pre-professional and Navy to follow in the footsteps
nurse at Marine Corps Air physician assistant and was told Yucca Valley,” she said. She anthropology.Jones was a for- of his dad and step-mom.
Station Iwakuni. “I love people; she needed patient-care experi- found the position after brows- midable athlete at Notre Dame, Galvan’s dad retired as a U.S.
and if I can teach them or help ence. Fifteen years later she ing the Indeed on-line job competing in track and field, Marine Corps Gunnery Ser-
them that’s what I’m here for,” says she’s enjoyed being a Navy search engine. Switter traveled she also threw the shot put, geant; and his step-mom was a
Curry said. Home-town is Corpsman. “There were a lot of cross country with her two sons, hammer and weights. Jones had Navy Corpsman before becom-
Carrollton, Georgia. Curry varied experiences from serving her husband, her dog and her been working in the civilian sec- ing a Nurse Corps officer. Both
earned her Bachelor of Science with the Marines and the horse. Her parents came along tor, treating a largely pediatric parents served in Twentynine
in Nursing degree from the Seabees, serving as a tech in a too, but they’ve since returned patient population. She said she Palms, his dad with the 3rd
University of North Carolina, couple of different hospitals and to Akron. So far, she loves the looks forward to the transition Combat Engineer Battalion and
Wilmington. The Currys have a now I’ve just come off a ship,” relocation. “I love that I can to Navy medicine. She lives on his step-mom at NHTP. Galvan
son, two, and a daughter, five. she said. Scott graduated from help Marines; and I love that I base with her two young chil- said it feels like coming home
She said the family is adapting “C” School as a neurology tech- arrived to work not wearing a dren and husband, who is when he returned to Twentynine
well to life in Southern nician and also as a career coun- coat this morning.” Switter assigned to the Marine Corps Palms. He is here with his wife
California. They plan to camp selor. Scott said she was excited earned her RN degree from Tactics and Operations Group. and their shepherd-mix dog. As
out in Joshua Tree and they to get a state-side assignment; Youngstown State University. Jones said she enjoys the quiet a culinary specialist, his favorite
spent Thanksgiving at the Cor- and as she researched the locali- She said she brings understand- of the high desert. For hobbies, dish is chilimac. Galvan’s edu-
onado Beach. Curry said she’s ty was further exited to learn ing and compassion to the posi- her family loves to watch cational goal is to pursue either
here to help people. “I reach as about the national parks and tion, plus a strong desire to help movies; and they travel whenev- a criminal-justice degree or a
far as I can and find answers; wilderness areas. Her favorite others. For hobbies, the Switters er they can, by car or plane, to theology degree. Galvan enjoys
and I do my very best to be assignment: Being a career enjoy horses, watching movies visit their families. hiking, playing trading-card
there for my patients,” she said. counselor in Naples, Italy. and camping. games and walking the dog.
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May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas!
The NHTPLaboratory Department were sorry to see Lt. Theo Cunningham (center)
NHTPSenior Executive Nurse, Capt. Jeffrey Bledsoe, transformed
PCS November 30, but wish him all the best and look forward to meeting him at
into Santa Claus for the NHTPChristmas Party December 12.
another duty station.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class Richard Postlethwaite
Making the NHTPChristmas party a
reenlisted for six more years during a rooftop ceremony
rousing success were the culinary special-
January 8. Postlethwaite, originally from Jacksonville,
ist elves. L-R (back row): CS3 Karlia
North Carolina, has been in the Navy for four years, the
Thomas, CS3 Charjustice Williams, CS2
Lt. Cmdr. William Johnson was piped ashore and into retirement last three at NHTP. Postlethwaite is a staff Corpsman on
Francis Deodatticadiz; (front row): CSSM
December 15, after 33 1/2 years of active-duty service. the Multi-Service Ward. Reenlisting Officer is Lt. Tony
Bianca Montanez, CS3 Germaine
Henry.
Dimapilis.
Lt. Michelle Garton receives lieutenant bars from
Ms. Ann Denslow, NHTPSupervisory Supply her husband, Lt. Jason Garton, following her
Chief Culinary Specialist Elvin Manzanarez reenlisted
Management Specialist, was presented with her Desert promotion ceremony Jan 5 on the Multi-Service
for six more years December 15. Manzanarez has been
Rat Certificate during her retirement ceremony December Ward. Lt. Michelle Garton is a staff nurse on the
in the Navy for 15 years. Hometown is Los Angeles.
8. We are all appreciative of Ann’s 30 years of faithful ser- MSW. She’s been in the Navy for four years.
Reenlisting Officer is Lt. Cmdr. Markeece Murriel.
vice to the federal government. Hometown is in Orange County, California.
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