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The month of March is dedicated
to colorectal cancer awareness.
With appropriate screening tests,
we can detect and treat colorectal
cancer in its early stages and
increase survival rates. According
to the American Cancer Society,
colorectal cancer is the third most
common cancer, affecting one in
18 Americans. It is the second
leading cause of cancer death for
both men and women in the United
States.
Colorectal cancer refers to can-
cer of the colon or rectum. While
the exact cause of colorectal cancer
is unknown, the following risk fac-
tors may increase the chance that a
person will develop this disease.
• Age. The odds of developing
colorectal cancer increase after
age 50. Over 90 percent of peo-
ple diagnosed with colorectal
cancer are age 50 or older, al-
though it can occur at any age.
• Family history. Having close
relatives (parents, siblings or
children) who have been diag-
nosed with colorectal cancer in-
creases your risk; therefore,
earlier and more frequent
screenings may be recom-
mended by your physician.
• Personal history of colorectal
polyps, colorectal or other types
of cancer. A polyp is a growth
that develops on the inner lining
of the colon or rectum. Some
polyps may become cancerous.
If you’ve been diagnosed with
colorectal cancer in the past, the
disease may reoccur. Women
who have a history of ovarian,
uterine, or breast cancer have a
higher risk of developing col-
orectal cancer.
Other risk factors include un-
healthy eating, lack of exercise,
smoking, and bowel disorders such
as Crohn’s disease. Although some
risk factors such as your age and
family history cannot be avoided,
other factors are within your con-
trol. Choosing to follow a healthy
lifestyle may help lower your risk
of developing colorectal cancer.
Screening tests for colorectal
cancer help save lives by discover-
ing the disease early. In fact, when
detected early, the five-year sur-
vival rate is 90 percent or greater.
Beginning at age 50, both men and
women should follow one of the
following testing schedules. Doc-
tors may recommend one or more
of these for younger people with
certain risk factors as well:
• Fecal occult blood test. This
test determines if there is blood
in the stool. If present, more
testing is usually required to lo-
cate the source of the bleeding.
Recommended once every year.
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy. A
thin, illuminated tube is used to
screen the rectum and the lower
section of the colon for cancer or
polyps. Recommended every
five years.
• Double-contrast barium
enema. For this test, the colon is
expanded so that X-rays may be
taken of the colon and rectum.
Recommended every five years.
• Colonoscopy. The entire colon
is screened for cancer, and if polyps
are found, they can be removed
for testing during this procedure.
Recommended every 10 years.
• Virtual colonoscopy. This is a
new, less-invasive procedure.
However, if polyps are found, a
conventional colonoscopy must
be scheduled. Recommended
every five years.
Colorectal cancer may not
present symptoms in its earliest
stages. However, as the cancer
progresses, the following
symptoms may develop:
• Irregular bowel habits, includ-
ing constipation and diarrhea
• A constant feeling that you
need to have a bowel movement
• Rectal bleeding or bloody
stools
• Frequent stomach pains or
cramps
If you or a loved one is at risk for
developing colorectal cancer or ex-
hibits symptoms of the disease,
don’t hesitate to discuss your con-
cerns with a physician. With col-
orectal cancer, early screenings can
translate into saved lives.
I find that patients are always
anxious about colonoscopies and
delay their first screening proce-
dures due to their concerns. I en-
courage patients to openly discuss
these concerns with me. In my ex-
perience, patients are quite relieved
after a screening colonoscopy is
completed and if polyps are found
and removed, they are very grateful
to have pursued the test.
For more information on col-
orectal cancer or screening tests
speak with your doctor. If you need
help finding a doctor, visit
www.steward.org/doctorfinder, or
call 1-800-488-5959.
Early detection is key to fightingcolorectal cancer
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AdCare Hospital 25
Coverys 27
EMA 7
GNYHA Services 9
Golden Pond 17
Hospital for Special Care 28
Keystone Financial Services 26
Landmark Senior Living Communities 13
MedExcel 3
The Mercy Community 11
Metro West Medical Billing 12
NorthWest Seminars 20
Planetree 21
Prospect House 15
Resource Directory 24
Ruth’s House 17
Sacred Heart University 19
Salmon Family & Retirement 5
Shrewsbury Children’s Center 21
Southgate 15
Sun Home Loans 23
Tower One/Tower East 17
Waveny Care Network 2
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By Jim StankiewiczGeneral Manager
In a most challenging year most people are poised to cut back on traditionalholiday expenditures.I was recalling some memories growing up when things seemed very tightand our family seemed to almost become closer. One such year when I wasabout 11 years old I joined my three sisters and brother in the downstairs areaof our home in Newburgh. We made Christmas tree decorations out of con-struction paper and glitter and my Mom popped a bunch of popcorn and wespray painted string of popcorn gold for garland. When I look back it was oneof the most memorable Christmases we shared. There was spirit of beingtogether.This was when I realized it wasn't about what gifts we received or who hadthe best light show on the block. It really is about spending quality time withpeople you love. It's about helping others less fortunate then your self.With the events of this year you can't help think that there is a new opportu-nity to enjoy the basics. Are there seniors who need a little attention? What canwe do for those hospitalized around the holidays? What can we do for thetroops risking their lives at holidays for our freedom?I want to thank all of our loyal customers for their support in 2008. I wish allof our readers a very memorable and meaningful holiday season!
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Senior Citizens have major concerns about Obamacare and for good reason!Most of the savings over the 10 initial years is to shave off an estimated $575 billion to the Medicare
program. Parts of the massive law are designed to appeal to seniors, yet Medicare is already burdened by anunfolded liability of $38 trillion.
Unless Medicare savings are captured and reinvested back into the Medicare program, it will continue todecline.
Medicare drug coverage under Obamacare provides a $250 rebate for seniors who fall into the “donut hole”and requires drug companies to provide a 50 percent discount on brand name prescriptions filled in the hole.
Obamacare has imposed a tax (a “fee”) on the sale of these brand name drugs in Medicare and othergovernment health programs, ranging from $2.5 billion in 2011 to $4.1 billion in 2018. Meanwhile, the lawwill freeze payments to Medicare Advantage plans and restrict physicians from referring seniors in Medicareto specialty hospitals where physicians have an ownership interest. This year, the law eliminates the taxdeductibility of the generous federal subsidy for employers who provide drug coverage for retirees. This couldfurther undercut provision of employment-based prescription drug coverage for seniors.
Hospitals and Doctors are forced to comply with the new rules and sometimes are forced to reducereimbursement for treating senior citizens.
It is critical that the Obamacare savings planned from the Medicare program be reinvested back into theprogram or Medicare will not be there eight to 10 years from now. Our seniors deserve to feel more security.
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Gerardi Hosts Webinar for theEmergency Medicine PatientSafety Foundation (EMPSF)
Michael Gerardi, MD, FACEP, pre-sented a webinar entitled, “Safetyin Pediatric Emergency Medicine”for the Emergency Medicine Pa-tient Safety Foundation (EMPSF)Oct. 30, 2012.
Dr. Gerardi is a member of the fac-ulty of the Department of Emer-gency Medicine at Morristown(N.J.) Medical Center; a senior vicepresident with Emergency MedicalAssociates; and a member of theBoard of Directors of the AmericanCollege of Emergency Physicians(ACEP).
Dr. Gerardi is a partner of Emer-gency Medical Associates.
About Emergency Medical AssociatesEmergency Medical Associates(EMA), headquartered in Parsip-pany, N.J., is a physician-led,physician-owned medical practicethat specializes in emergency, hos-pitalist and urgent care medicine.Dedicated to providing exceptionalsolutions for the measurable suc-cess of our hospital partners, EMAis recognized for clinical excel-lence, quality service and sus-tained improved patientsatisfaction. For more information,visit www.ema.net, www.face-book.com/EMANews or www.twit-ter.com/EMANews.
Stuhlmiller Co-Authors Chaptersin Commission on Accreditationof Medical Transport SystemsTextbook
David Stuhlmiller, MD, FACEP,CMTE, co-authored two chaptersin the Commission on Accredita-tion of Medical Transport Systemstextbook. The first surroundedmeasurement and data titled“Safety and Quality in MedicalTransport Systems. Creating an Ef-fective Culture” and the secondchapter emphasized Essentials oflearning and improvement “Safetyand Quality in Medical TransportSystems. Creating an Effective Cul-ture.”
Dr. Stuhlmiller is a partner ofEmergency Medical Associatesand chairman of the department ofemergency medicine at NewtonMedical Center, Newton, N.J.
Weinberg Serves as Faculty atBase Camp 2013
Eric Weinberg, MD, served as amember of the faculty for BaseCamp, a multidisciplinary confer-ence for first-year pediatric emer-gency medicine fellows andpediatric emergency nurses. Theconference was held February 9-10, 2013, at Weill Cornell MedicalCollege in New York City.
Dr. Weinberg served as the facili-tator throughout the day. Throughsimulation, lectures and hands-onpracticals with cadavers and pro-cedural simulators, Weinbergtaught pediatric resuscitation tech-niques to pediatric emergencymedicine fellows and nurses.
Dr. Weinberg is an attending pedi-atric emergency physician and as-sistant professor of thedepartment of pediatric emer-gency medicine at Maria FareriChildren's Hospital at WestchesterMedical Center in Valhalla, N.Y.Dr. Weinberg is a partner of Emer-gency Medical Associates.
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It’s not just people that make a hospital. The environment—the infrastructure, architecture, and design—also plays
a key role in hospital viability. As the economy recovers, so does the will to invest in hospital facility upgrades and
construction projects, albeit cautiously and on a smaller scale. And with the potential increase in patient load, coupled
with the link between patient satisfaction, outcomes, and payments, facility investments present a long-term opportunity
to make a positive impact on your bottom line.
A 2011 survey found that patient satisfaction is one of the top three concerns of hospital executives. And in October of
last year, the patient satisfaction stakes rose even higher when the Affordable Care Act tied payment cuts to the Hospital
Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey. Poor HCAHPS scores will cost
hospitals 1% of their reimbursement, a penalty that will grow to 2% in FY 2017. Among other questions, the survey
asks patients to rate their hospital environment according to cleanliness and noise level—which should make facilities
an essential part of every hospital’s reimbursement strategy.
The 2012 Hospital Construction Survey by Health Facilities Management and the American Society of Healthcare
Engineering reported that the majority of hospitals plan to spend more on renovations than new construction, consistent
with the present climate of fiscal restraint. In this patient-centric, tight budget environment, hospitals need to make
prudent decisions and invest in the right projects at the right price.
Although not traditionally associated with facilities management, group purchasing organizations (GPOs), which provide
access to competitive pricing for a variety of contracts for everything from planning to plumbing and from floor mats to
roofing, make a perfect partner for facilities managers and other decision-makers before and during a renovation or
building project.
Hospitals that work with GNYHA Services from the inception of a construction project can present their proposed plan
and gain access to custom-made supply and other contracts. They can also consult a GPO subject matter expert—
who is armed with a background in construction and/or electrical, architecture, etc.—at any or every stage of the
process. In addition, GPO representatives are available to help facilities managers identify savings through suggested
contracts and can create contracts based on specific needs. GPOs are even equipped to become part of a hospital
emergency preparedness plan, helping to arrange access to medical and non-medical supplies and technology.
Hospitals are realizing that their facilities are fundamental to their overall success, affecting everyday but important
issues, such as patient satisfaction and workflow. With well thought out construction plans and a GPO to maximize
savings on supplies, equipment, and services, hospitals can ensure that they are providing an environment that allows
for the highest possible level of care and brings them to the optimal intersection of cost, quality, and outcomes.
Christopher J. O’Connor is Executive Vice President of GNYHA Ventures, Inc., the for-profit arm of the Greater New York Hospital
Association, and President of two GNYHA Ventures companies: GNYHA Services, Inc., an acute care group purchasing organization,
and Nexera, Inc., a healthcare consulting firm. Mr. O’Connor is Chair-Elect of the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials
Management (AHRMM).
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It could have been a meeting
about refurbishing the church or a
group of neighbors gathered to plan
an upcoming fundraiser. But these
twelve people at the Norwalk Con-
gregational Church are in a Care-
givers Support Group sponsored by
the Connecticut Chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association. They are
sharing the difficult behavior of a
wife or husband recently diagnosed
with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. The
words heard most often are “I don’t
know what to do.”
“My wife keeps asking me to
take her to her mother’s house. She
wants me to call and tell her we’re
coming to visit. But her mother’s
been dead for twelve years. She
gets very angry at me. Honestly,
sometimes I just don’t know what
to do.” There are suggestions.
There are descriptions of the same
sort of behavior experienced by
others in the group. Most of all,
there is attentive, non- judgmental
listening and the security of total
confidentiality.
From a wife: “My husband
seems quite alright some days and
then just yesterday I saw him walk-
ing down the street in his pajamas.”
From a husband: “My wife won’t
eat what I’ve prepared for her. I
take it away and bring it back in ten
minutes and she has no objection
and eats it all. It doesn’t make
sense.”
The husbands and wives of those
living with Alzheimer’s are truly
frustrated. They don’t know what’s
going to happen next. Sharing
problems freely that they could
never tell friends or relatives is sal-
vation. The ups and downs, the un-
predictable moods of Early Onset
Alzheimer’s is being recognized
and understood. Normalcy fol-
lowed by irrational actions make
caregiving at this early stage ex-
hausting. Fearing what’s to come is
a constant worry.
“What’s most important is know-
ing that there is help, there are spe-
cific actions to take that can be
lifesavers” says Eleonora Torna-
tore- Mikesh, Executive Director
of the Connecticut Chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association. “Proba-
bly the most helpful, most reassur-
ing first step is to find and join a
support group. We have groups
throughout the state, led by profes-
sionally trained people who are
usually in the same boat as those at-
tending. For an hour or two, care-
givers can be totally free to
describe, complain, vent anger and
helplessness, knowing that they are
being listened to with the most con-
cerned attention, feeling a burden
lifted by confiding their situations
to others, with total trust.”
Support group members say that
it’s a relief to be able to be so open
and honest. . “Otherwise, I’d have
no one to talk to. None of the neigh-
bors know,” says one wife. “I don’t
think I could be as open and honest
with my family as I am with the peo-
ple in my support group who I know
are going through what I’m going
through.” There is a Helpline which
can provide assistance 24/7. A call
to 800-272-3900 connects anyone to
an experienced, knowledgeable per-
son, any time, day or night. That
number should be made as visible as
possible. It’s more useful than the
family photographs on the frig.
Much more attention is now
being paid to Younger/Early Onset
Alzheimer’s (diagnosed under the
age of 65.) There are more compre-
hensive professional assessments
available. There is more research
and more targeted clinical trials.
There are more fundraising events
and determination to ultimately,
make Alzheimer’s a disease of the
past. There is help with identifying
and treating early symptoms: seri-
ous forgetfulness, unnecessary rep-
etition, vagueness about time and
place, inability to do basic tasks.
Younger/Early Onset Alzheimer’s
has no age limit. Symptoms are ap-
pearing at much younger ages. De-
tecting these signs, the earlier the
better, can give caregivers more
control by providing more treat-
ment options.
Once upon a time, cancer was
considered almost shameful, a for-
bidden subject. Nothing can be ac-
complished as long as a stigma of
guilt and secrecy exists. Little by
little, more funding for research is
making Alzheimer’s less hopeless,
changing silence into support.
“New insights and advances are oc-
curring every day,” says Kristen
Cusato, Alzheimer’s Association
CT Chapter’s Southwestern Re-
gional Director.
Many of the most promising new
medications are discovered as a re-
sult of clinical trials.
“When somebody asks me if there’s
a cure for Alzheimer’s, I say ‘not
yet.’” Angelo Termine is the Clini-
cal Research Manager of Associ-
ated Neurologists of Southern
Connecticut in Fairfield, which
runs clinical trials to learn as much
as possible about Alzheimer’s dis-
ease. He affirms that if there’s a
way to end Alzheimer’s, it will
most likely come from the research
gained from many clinical trials
from all over the country and the
world.
Alzheimer’s trials are typically
sponsored by pharmaceutical com-
panies, to learn as much as possible
about specific medications which
are intended to stabilize the disease
or decrease symptoms. The ulti-
mate goal is to find the key to elim-
inating and preventing the disease
altogether. This requires the most
comprehensive research. Before a
medication can be marketed, it
must be thoroughly reviewed.
“Many people are reluctant to
participate in a clinical trial be-
cause they really don’t understand
what it’s all about,” Angelo Ter-
mine says. “First and foremost,
the most important element is the
health and safety of the partici-
pant.” In fact, many participants
say that they’ve never been treated
as thoroughly and monitored as
carefully as during a trial. If a per-
son develops any symptoms which
may or may not have to do with
the trial, the person is seen imme-
diately, examined thoroughly, and
if further medical attention is indi-
cated, it is provided. There is typ-
ically no cost to the participant
and may include free transporta-
tion, when necessary. There is
absolutely no obligation and par-
ticipants can withdraw from the
study at any time, though most
people become so positive about
the experience, they want to seek
future trials.
Currently, there is a great deal of
research dealing with Younger/Early
onset Alzheimer’s and dementia
(under age 65.) A patient in Nor-
walk with early onset Alzheimer’s
has been participating in several
clinical trials. His wife says it has
made a big difference in their lives.
“When you’re part of the research,
you feel you’re doing something
meaningful. The trials have helped
both of us. Just knowing my hus-
band is adding to the knowledge
about Alzheimer’s and possibly
coming closer to the cure or at least
the most effective stabilizer, gives
us hope.”
Trials have succeeded in replac-
ing ineffective medications with
more promising ones. They’ve suc-
ceeded in replacing self-adminis-
tered injectables with much easier
pills. Many participants are moti-
vated by the fact that a trial may
give them an alternative treatment
that is otherwise unavailable.
They’re receiving medications that
haven’t gone public yet, and may
possibly be a significant break-
through. Many trials have made a
change in the care and quality of
life for participants.
The Connecticut Chapter of the
Alzheimer’s Association can help
locate current clinical trials through
their free service Trialmatch ™ and
direct family members to experts in
the field who can answer specific
questions about procedures, bene-
fits, risks and side effects. To be
part of research that can help future
generations is deeply rewarding.
The Alzheimer’s Association 24/7
helpline can connect you to further
information. 1-800-272-3900.
Barbara Newland of The Greens at Cannondale leads a caregiver's support group called "Changes." photo credit: Gretchen Yengst, Loving Focus Photography
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Heidi Gil joins Central Connecticut Senior HealthServices as Senior Directorof Quality and Innovation
Heidi Gil has been hired as the
new Senior Director of Quality
and Innovation of Central Con-
necticut Senior Health Services
(CCSHS), an integrated, service-
rich continuum of care, with the
mission to enhance the health and
well-being of senior citizens
throughout the central CT area. In
her role, Heidi will coordinate and
collaborate with all levels of the
organization to ensure quality
processes and priorities are in
place to ensure optimal outcomes
for those we serve.
Heidi joins the CCSHS team
from her most recent position as the
Senior Director of Continuum of
Care with Planetree, an interna-
tional organization and patient-cen-
tered philosophy dedicated to
transformational change. Gil has
over 22 years of experience in con-
tinuing care operations and cultural
transformation, successfully im-
proving financial, clinical, and op-
erational performance.
Gil will also be responsible for
facilitating the implementation of
Hartford Healthcare’s transforma-
tional model known as How Hart-
ford HealthCare Works (H3W).
H3W creates a culture of service
and innovation that depends on
staff engagement and involvement
in continuous improvement, trans-
parent communications. and recog-
nition of authentic and humanistic
leadership. Through the H3W im-
plementation process, Gil will sup-
port the growth and evolution of
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Southcoast Health Systemnames Christopher Clyne,MD, Medical Director ofSouthcoast Cardiac Arrhythmia Services
Southcoast™ Health System
has named Christopher Clyne,
MD, FACC, FAHA, FHRS, as
Medical Director of Southcoast
Cardiac Arrhythmia Services. In
his new role, Dr. Clyne will lead
Southcoast Health System to be-
come an independent regional ar-
rhythmia program with expanded
electrophysiology services for our
patients.
Dr. Clyne received his medical
degree from the State University
of New York Upstate Medical
School in Syracuse, N.Y. He com-
pleted his internship and residency
at New England Deaconess Hos-
pital, Harvard Medical School in
Boston. Dr. Clyne completed a fel-
lowship in cardiovascular medi-
cine at the University of
Massachusetts Medical School in
Worcester and a second fellowship
in electrophysiology at the New
England Medical Center, Tufts
University Medical School in
Boston.
Dr. Clyne is a fellow of the
American College of Cardiology,
a diplomat of the American Board
of Internal Medicine and a fellow
of the Heart Rhythm Society. He
was recognized as “Best Doctors
in America-Cardiology” by US
News and World Report in July
2011. Dr. Clyne is board certified
in electrophysiology, cardiology
and internal medicine. He brings
to Southcoast extensive experi-
ence in arrhythmia ablation and
pacemaker lead extraction and
will expand the types of proce-
dures that are available locally.
Dr. Richard Irwin joinsEye Care Northeast
Richard Irwin, M.D., has joined
the physician staff of Eye Care
Northeast located in Putnam, Con-
necticut, as an ophthalmologist.
Dr. Irwin has been a practicing
ophthalmologist for over 30 years,
specializing in medical and surgi-
cal eye diseases such as diabetes
and glaucoma. He has performed
over 10,000 cataract surgeries.
Prior to joining Eye Care North-
east, Dr. Irwin spent 21 years in
private practice in Newton,
Kansas, followed by hospital prac-
tice in Southbridge, Massachu-
setts. He is credentialed at Day
Kimball Hospital in Putnam.
Dr. Irwin is a member of the
American Academy of Ophthal-
mology, American College of Eye
Surgeons and the American Med-
ical Association, among numerous
professional affiliations. He is li-
censed to practice in Connecticut
and Massachusetts.
Dr. Irwin is welcoming his previ-
ous patients as well as new patients
at Eye Care Northeast, PC,and can
be reached at 860-928-0414.
Griffin Faculty PracticeWelcomes Urologist Dr. Brian Sperling
Griffin Faculty Practice Plan, an
affiliate of Griffin Hospital, is
pleased to welcome Urologist
Brian Sperling, D.O, to its net-
work of healthcare specialists.
With more than 9 years of med-
ical experience and a degree in os-
teopathic medicine, Dr. Sperling
provides personalized, multifac-
eted care that focuses on the whole
health of his patients by address-
ing each patient’s specific needs
techniques. His specialties include
urologic cancers, kidney stone
treatment and prevention, urinary
tract infections, male and female
incontinence, and sexual health
(low testosterone, erectile dys-
function and infertility).
Dr. Sperling’s office is located
at the Ivy Brook Medical Center,
2 Ivy Brook Rd., Suite 115, in
Shelton. For more information or
to schedule an appointment with
Dr. Sperling, call 203.924.5540
from prevention and diagnosis to
therapeutic treatments, surgery,
maintenance and support. In addi-
tion, Dr. Sperling provides a com-
passionate and respectful
approach to patient care — invit-
ing his patients to become partners
in their treatment and encouraging
the involvement of family and sig-
nificant others whenever possible.
Dr. Sperling has extensive train-
ing with minimally invasive sur-
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“Paddle for a Purpose:” Waveny Care Network’s fifth annualmixed-paddle event heightens awareness
Waveny Mixed Paddle tournament Country Club flight winnersKelly Voight and Frank Ennis (left) with runners up Nicky Fritz andRon Balzano (right).
Following the success of the past
four years’ events, Waveny Care
Network recently held its fifth an-
nual mixed-paddle tournament
fundraiser. Doubling in size since
the event’s inception, this year’s
event featured 32 teams with 64
players playing at four site loca-
tions. All monies were raised in
support of Waveny’s not-for-profit
network of residences, programs
and services.
“We are so pleased to attract the
best local recreational players in ad-
dition to top ranked APTA profes-
sionals to ‘Paddle for a Purpose,’”
said Sharon Stevenson, Waveny
Board Member and Event Chair.
“Each year it is our hope to grow
the number of players and venues
as well as continue to provide one
of the best mixed events with great
competition for a worthy cause.”
“Our event is notably generating
an increase in awareness, enthusi-
asm, and support for Waveny and is
already on the players’ calendars for
next year” said Joanne Boyer,
Waveny’s Director of Develop-
ment. “The event’s continued mo-
mentum and success is due in large
part to the participation of the local
clubs and paddle pros as well as the
player participants, wonderful
sponsors and volunteers, who all
helped to make sure the evening
was enjoyable for everyone in-
volved.”
The tournament was held concur-
rently at four event sites: the Coun-
try Club of New Canaan, Wee Burn
Country Club of Darien, The Lake
Club and Waveny Park. Event fi-
nals were held at the Country Club
of New Canaan and featured an
after-party celebration inside the
club’s paddle hut.
Event sponsors included ONS
(Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Spe-
cialists), Rehabilitation Services at
Waveny Care Center, Center Court
of New Canaan, Karl Chevrolet,
Walter Stewart’s Market, and Stew-
art’s Spirits. New to this year’s
event sponsors was Prince Global
Sports/Viking, which provided
players with paddle balls, water
bottles and other give-aways.
Waveny encourages all paddle
players with an interest in giving
back to the community to join its
event planning committee. For
more information, contact Joanne
Boyer at 203.594.5416 or
Waveny Care Network provides a
comprehensive continuum of care –
now including skilled Home Health-
care – to serve the growing needs of
older adults from all areas. Waveny
is a not-for-profit organization that
offers independent living at New
Canaan Inn, assisted living for peo-
ple with Alzheimer’s and memory
loss at The Village, and skilled nurs-
ing at Waveny Care Center. It also
includes the Brown Geriatric Eval-
uation Clinic, a Geriatric Care Man-
agement team that provides 24-hour
coverage, an Adult Day Program
that offers flexible hours and trans-
portation six days a week, inpatient
and outpatient Rehabilitation Serv-
ices, and respite programs at both
The Village and Care Center. For in-
formation call (203) 594-5200 or
visit www.waveny.org.
Winners from all site locations
include George Wilkinson and
Susan Lovejoy with runners up Se-
bastian Bredberg and Molly Brown;
Frank Ennis and Kelly Voight with
runners up Ron Balzano and Nicky
Fritz; winners Gitte and Christian
Toft-Nielsen with runners up Mary
Truslow and Peter Traeger; and
winners Mary Ellen O’Mahoney
and Gaynor Brennan with runners
up Karen and Peter Newman.
Plans for next year’s sixth annual
event are already being discussed.
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Top Nurses HonoredNational Nurse Week Recognition
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts’ (BIA-MA)
Southern Regional Office will host a Touring Art Exhibit as
a result of a grant from the Wareham Cultural Council to
support “Soaring Without Limits Through the Arts.” The
Council is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency.
Members of 12 BIA-MA support groups, located in
southeastern Massachusetts, have created artwork and
jewelry to be displayed at the following locations and times:
Lakeville Public Library: April 1 through April 29, 2013
with an artists’ reception on Tuesday April 16 from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m.
“Art, music, and writing are all therapeutic to the healing
process,” says Sandy Topalian, Ph.D., CBIST, manager of the
BIA-MA’s Southeastern Regional Office in East Wareham.
“We hope this exhibit will showcase the talents and capabilities
of survivors of brain injury and increase awareness of brain
injury that affects thousands of individuals in southeastern
Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands.”
Local artists have been working with survivors of brain
injury as they prepare pieces for the exhibits.
BIA-MA has support groups in more than a dozen commu-
nities in southeastern Massachusetts, including Fall River,
Plymouth, New Bedford, Wareham, Falmouth, Hyannis,
Buzzards Bay, and more. These groups provide social,
recreational and educational opportunities to survivors of
brain injury and their families.
The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, a private,
non-profit organization, provides support to brain injury
survivors and their families, offers programs to prevent brain
injuries, educates the public on the risks of irresponsible
behavior and the impact of brain injury, and advocates on
behalf of brain injury survivors and their families.
For more information on brain injury and for resources,
contact BIA-MA’s Southeastern Regional Office at 888-
607-7678 or e-mail [email protected].
BIA-MA Touring Art Exhibit to feature jewelry, sculpture, paintings and more at local libraries
Bridgeport Hospital to offer screenings,support groups, classes and lectures
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – Bridgeport Hospital’s
Center for Geriatrics sponsors a free Caregiver Support Group
for family members and others responsible for the day-to-day
care of elderly relatives. The group meets 10:00–11:00 a.m. on
the first Friday of the month, in the Operations Conference
Room at Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, and 5:30–6:30 p.m.
on the second Tuesday of each month, at the Center’s offices,
95 Armory Road, Stratford. To register, call 1-888-357-2396.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS – Bridgeport Hospital
will offer free blood pressure screenings at the following locations
and times. For information, call 1-888-357-2396.
• Fairfield Senior Center, 100 Mona Terrace, Monday, April 15,
9:30–11:30 a.m.
• Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St., Monday, April 22,
noon–2:00 p.m.
upcoming programs& events
The Center for Bladder & Pelvic Health at OB/GYN Associates
of Attleboro is presenting a FREE program on Pelvic Floor
Muscle Rehabilitation (PFMR), which treats a wide range of
bladder disorders in a noninvasive, painless way. Barbara Baxter,
board certified physician assistant, will present this program.
A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
The program will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 6:30 – 7:30
p.m. at the Foxboro Y, located at 67 Mechanic Street in Foxboro.
Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations are necessary
and are available on a first come, first served basis. To register for
the program, please call 508-236-8020.
The Center for Bladder & Pelvic Health at OB/GYN Associates
of Attleboro provides new, innovative testing and procedures to
promote preventive measures and motivate individuals to seek
treatment for treatable bladder and pelvic conditions. For more
information, call 508-222-1105. OB/GYN Associates of Attleboro
is one of 16 practices that make up Sturdy Memorial Associates
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In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, students from theAnam Cara Irish Dance School entertained Waveny’sresidents, patients and Adult Day Program participantswith a demonstration of traditional Irish dances on“Main Street” at The Village at Waveny Care Center.Student Sasha Coughlin, granddaughter of VillageResident Barbara Coughlin, demonstrates the Irish Jigwith instructor John Lydon.
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Hebrew Health Hospice offers
an open-ended, bi-monthly Adult
Bereavement Support Group. The
support group is given at Hebrew
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bury Mall in Bloomfield. This
group is for anyone experiencing
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The group will meet on the second
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By Stuart Koman, Ph.D.
Although it is the most common
eating disorder, binge-eating disorder
(BED) has not been officially rec-
ognized as a legitimate eating dis-
order – until now.
This spring, when the American
Psychiatric Association (APA)
publishes the fifth edition of The Di-
agnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, widely known as DSM-5, binge-
eating disorder will be among the new additions.
The fourth edition, DSM-IV, included binge-eating disorder in its appendix
“for further study.” The addition of binge-eating disorder to the manual legitimizes
the disorder and gives new hope to those who have it. This is a big deal because:
• Nearly half of all states have parity laws that require insurers to cover officially
recognized disorders. While insurers have generally covered BED, they may now
provide more comprehensive coverage.
• DSM is used as a reference for psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals
worldwide. Now, they will have common criteria for diagnosing BED.
• DSM provides healthcare professionals with the language they need to commu-
nicate effectively with patients, their families and insurance companies. Everyone
affected by the disorder will now have consistent, shared language to use when
discussing BED.
• By making BED a legitimate diagnosis, it helps those who have the disorder
from a psychiatric perspective, because they are more likely to accept it and to
seek treatment.
• It should improve research funding. More research would lead to a better
understanding of BED, and hopefully to improvements in treatment and recovery.
• The extensive research behind DSM-5 gives the manual a great deal of credi-
bility. DSM-5 took more than a decade to produce and includes contributions from
more than 1,500 mental health experts.
Identifying Binge-Eating Disorder
Until now, individuals with binge-eating disorder were typically diagnosed as
having EDNOS, which stands for “eating disorders not otherwise specified.”
While insurance companies have generally shown flexibility in covering EDNOS
patients, the failure to meet medical criteria for a disorder puts coverage in question
and may have dissuaded some from seeking treatment.
In addition, being categorize with EDNOS can be distressing to many patients.
They may have a life-threatening disorder, but the medical limbo of EDNOS makes
it not seem like a real eating disorder.
Now, those who meet specific criteria will be diagnosed as having binge-eating
disorder. While DSM-5 will not officially be published until May, publication
available online during a comment period included the following criteria. To be
diagnosed with BED, a patient would:
• Eat, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within a two-hour period), an amount
that is definitely larger than most people would eat in a similar period under sim-
ilar circumstances.
• Feel loss of control over eating during the binge. Those with BED believe they
cannot stop eating; they cannot control what or how much they eat.
Also, they must have three or more of the following symptoms:
• Eat an unusually large amount at one time. It’s difficult to define how much is
typically consumed during a binge, but studies show that consumption in the
average binge ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 calories.
• Eat much more quickly during binges than during normal eating episodes.
• Eat until physically uncomfortable and nauseated due to the amount of food
consumed.
• Eat when depressed or bored.
• Eat large amounts of food even when not hungry.
• Often eat alone during periods of normal eating, because of feelings of embar-
rassment about food.
• Feel disgusted, depressed or guilty after binging.
• Binge, on average, at least once a week for three months.
• Binge in a manner not associated with the recurrent use of inappropriate com-
pensatory behavior.
Like others with eating disorders, binge eaters almost always suffer from one or
more additional disorders, such as depression.
Binge eaters typically become obese over time, but not everyone who is obese
has binge-eating disorder. BED has a cognitive aspect lacking in those who are obese
and do not have binge-eating disorder. When those who have BED binge, they think
about it to the point where it ruins their day. They feel guilty and either do not eat
or restrict their eating for the rest of the day.
It is important to diagnose BED in those who are obese, because unless it is treated
and the patient recovers, any treatment for obesity has the potential to fail over time.
If a patient with BED has weight-loss surgery, for example, he or she may continue
to struggle with loss of control over eating, especially once the post-operative period
of severely limited eating passes.
The first step for medical professionals who want to determine if their patients
have BED should be to use a screening questionnaire, such as the SCOFF Ques-
tionnaire, which is similar to the CAGE Questionnaire used by medical profes-
sionals to evaluate alcohol use. There is also a Binge Scale and Night Eating
Questionnaire.
Combining Therapies
As with other eating disorders, successful treatment of binge eating typically
requires a combination of therapies. Using these therapies, the prognosis for recovery
is usually good.
Treatment typically begins by educating patients about their condition, so they
are more aware of their eating patterns and can identify triggers that influence how
and what they eat.
Typically, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment.
CBT integrates behavior therapy with cognitive psychology and is based on the idea
that changing maladaptive thinking can change behavior.
The therapist provides information, guidance, support and encouragement. Goals
include normalized eating, the reduction or elimination of binging and a reduction
in eating behavior triggered by mood and events. Cognitive goals include improving
the patient’s self-esteem and weight-related concerns.
When patients fail to respond to CBT combined with interpersonal therapy,
dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is typically used. DBT combines cognitive
behavioral techniques for regulation of emotion, and reality testing with distress
tolerance, acceptance and mindful awareness. DBT seeks to reduce binging by
improving adaptive emotion-regulation skills.
Behavioral weight-loss therapy is another option, but many believe that it is best
for the patient to recover from BED before addressing weight loss.
What works for one individual does not necessarily work for another, so treatment
should be based on an in-depth diagnosis and a plan developed by a team, covering
medical, behavioral and nutritional care, while also considering co-occurring disorders.
Depending on how far the disorder has advanced, in-patient care or residential
care may be necessary to help the patient become medically stable and to begin
intensive therapy. Insurers have often been resistant to that level of care, but they
may be more flexible because of DSM-5.
When there are co-occurring disorders – and there are more often than not – it is
critical to treat them concurrently. Otherwise, another disorder will likely become
more advanced as the patient makes progress with BED. Many in the industry are
hopeful insurers will be increasingly supportive of treating co-occurring disorders
concurrently because of DSM-5.
With the publication of DSM-5, the APA is acknowledging that BED is a real dis-
order. That’s something that those who have BED have long known. Now that pro-
fessionals in the field have acknowledged the reality of BED, it should get the
attention it warrants as America’s most common eating disorder.
Stuart Koman, Ph.D. is President and CEO of Walden Behavioral Care in
Waltham, Mass. He can be reached at [email protected].
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Valentines Day 2013 was not the usual couples retreat at Bally’s Hotel in Atlantic City
this year. Two-thousand nursing students chose to spend the day at the New Jersey Nursing
Students Inc. 61st Annual Convention. This networking opportunity was themed Kings
and Queens of Hearts: Ace Your Career in Nursing. The year-long diligent planning by a
student run board of nursing students was in full swing on Valentine’s Day.
Eager nursing students began their trip on Wednesday night if they were chosen to
represent their schools as Delegates. The enthusiastic group followed Roberts Rules of
Parliamentary Procedure to conduct business. Thursday was packed with forty-seven
focus sessions on topics from prenatal care to resume workshops, run by the New Jersey
Association of Healthcare Recruiters, to psychiatric-mental health concepts, caring for
the LGBTQ population, political action, and cardiac pharmacology. There was a topic
for every student's unique interest. Simultaneously, a blood drive hosted by the American
Red Cross enabled students to save lives even when they were away from clinical for a day.
Student nurse speakers also discussed the resolutions they prepared in order to present them at the National Student Nurses
Association Convention. NCLEX preparation classes were even available to help students pass after graduation and land
their dream job!
The exhibit hall bustled with NCLEX test preparation organizations, colleges and universities, job opportunities,
uniform sales, and raffle baskets. Students came prepared with resumes and enthusiasm as they professionally greeted
exhibitors. Whether interested in applying to graduate school, ready to face the NCLEX, job searching, or just interested in
seeing what opportunities were available, students were busily networking
throughout the hall.
Thursday night allowed participants to unwind from the long day and
have fun with new acquaintances at the First Night Party. The theme was
"Rodeo Roundup: Lasso in Some Fun" and included Country line dancing
with the western theme. With “Watermelon Crawl” lessons, students came
dressed in cowboy boots to enjoy food and dancing.
Friday closed with the final House of Delegates meeting in which
students prepared speeches to run for a 2013-2014 board position.
Following delegate voting, students could choose to attend a NCLEX
review course or if the exam seemed far away as an underclassman, students could participate in a Disaster Health Services
Response Workshop held by the American Red Cross. The Convention was a huge success and a great way for students
to get more involved in their pre-professional nursing organization.
Nurse’s Viewpoint
Hospital Newspaper Correspondent
61st Annual Convention: Kings and Queens of Hearts: Ace Your Career in Nursing
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Day Kimball Healthcare is seeking teenagers
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The program offers teens a first-hand experience
of working in the healthcare field and provides
community service hours for school requirements.
The program runs from June through August
requiring a minimum of eight hours per week
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efforts with a trip to Ocean Beach and an
Awards Night at the end of the program.
Sandra Gould, junior volunteer coordinator,
said, “Day Kimball’s Junior Volunteer Program is
a great way for teenagers to explore careers in
healthcare, while at the same time providing their
community with a valuable service. I look for-
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Students who have completed their freshman
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For more information or to request an appli-
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The Visiting Nurse Association of South
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practice at the local level.
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we honor and will make the nurse’s evening
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Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE,
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their voices to this important event.”
The 2013 Nightingale Awards gala is generously
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such as First Niagara, Gaylord Hospital, Masonicare,
and Hospital Newspaper. The strong leadership slated
for this year’s Nightingale Awards helps to shine
the spotlight on hard-working nurses in the state of
Connecticut, and recognize their dedication through
much deserved appreciation and thanks.
For more information about the Nightingale Awards for
Excellence in Nursing, including sponsorship information
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Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabil-
itation (SNRC) have many exciting
developments to announce. SNRC
is on the move, collaborating with
partners for the health and well-
being of their residents and the Cen-
tral Massachusetts community.
Effective May 1st, SNRC will be
accepting Fallon Community Health
Plan insurance (FCHP). “We are ex-
tremely pleased to partner with
FCHP, one of the country’s top health
plans, as we now have the ability to
provide our exceptional quality care
and services to a broader number of
people. “We are committed to devel-
oping long-term business relation-
ships with industry leading health
care providers and we are pleased to
have FCHP as a business partner,”
said Chip Emerson, CEO/President of
Southgate at Shrewsbury and SNRC.
“This comes on the heels of the one
year anniversary of SNRC’s partner-
ship with Jewish Health Care (JHC)
for all their rehabilitation services.
This collaboration has resulted in ex-
tremely successful outcomes for our
rehab patients,” Mr. Emerson stated.
Another exciting development has
been the promotion of Katie Joyce,
RN, BS, to Executive Director.
Ms. Joyce began her career at
SNRC in 2000 as Director of Nurses,
and has recently been promoted
to the Executive Director role.
SNRC announces partnership with Fallon Community Health Plan,and appoints a new Executive Director
Ms. Joyce has been instrumental in
all the positive developments at
SNRC including the back to back
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2011 and 2012. “It is my goal to keep
myself and my staff educated to the
latest medical and holistic advance-
ments, so we can continue to provide
our residents excellent care and the
very best experience possible, both
now and in the future.” Ms. Joyce
said. “One such advancement is the
implementation of our electronic
medical records, which give our team
members the most up to the minute
status on our residents’ plan of care.”
SNRC has formed a business re-
lationship with Health Care Serv-
ices Group (HCSG) to manage our
culinary, nutrition and dining expe-
rience. Our professional chefs now
prepare home style dining includ-
ing make to order pasta and omelet
stations.
“We are very excited about the
positive momentum having our
plans come to fruition has gener-
ated, and are proud of the enthu-
siastic spirit in which our staff has
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By Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC
Group Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance replaces a portion of your income when you are unableto work due to an illness or injury. Group LTD insurance is arguably the best insurance dollar youwill ever spend. Why is it the best? This article will explain why after we review some cold, hardfacts of life.
You may not realize the potential danger of becoming disabled today, but they are daunting. The U.S. Census Bureauestimates that you have a one in five chance of becoming disabled during your working years age 18-64. One infive… that my friends is not a good number. Moreover, the average long-term disability (LTD) absence from work lasts2.5 years1. Quite a long time to survive without a steady income, wouldn’t you say…?
Let’s go a step further. You would think that sub-prime mortgages are the leading cause of mortgage bankruptcies inthis country, but they are not. According to an American Journal of Medicine 2009 study, disability continued to be theleading cause of bankruptcies and mortgage foreclosures in the United States, causing nearly 50% of all foreclosurescompared to 2% from premature death. According to the same study, two-thirds of American families live paycheck-to-paycheck, and approximately 38% could not afford to pay their bills for more than three months without theirincome.
Most people believe that their biggest asset is their house and/or retirement savings. In fact, their biggest asset ismore than likely their ability to work and earn a living. Consider this example of a 28 year old earning $80,000 annuallywith a 3% increase in income each year. By the time that person reaches age 65, he or she would have earned$5,293,938. It is doubtful that any other assets that person has accumulated will approach that number.
Technically, LTD picks up where Short-Term Disability (STD) leaves off. Once your STD benefits expire, generally afterthree to six months, the long-term disability policy pays you 60% of your earnings, depending on your policy. You willthen receive benefits for two to five years or until you turn 65 depending upon your contract. If you pay your ownpremiums with after-tax dollars, your disability benefits will be tax-free. If your employer pays for the group policy, mostlikely with pre-tax dollars, your disability benefits will be taxable.
Rather than purchasing a separate disability insurance policy, many people believe they can rely solely on Social Securityand/or Workers Compensation for protection. Unfortunately, Workers Compensation will only cover a “job related”injury or illness and both Workers Compensation and Social Security benefits are inadequate for any successful profes-sional. The average benefit paid by Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is $1,065 monthly; 8% of SSDI recipientsreceived less than $500 monthly, 52% received less than $1,000 monthly and 97% received less than $2,000 monthly2.
So what are some of the real advantages of Group LTD?
➢ Since the policy is sponsored by the employer, group rates apply. The cost is a fraction of individual coverage.➢ Contracts are guaranteed issue up to a monthly benefit cap of $7,500 to $10,000 a month. ➢ No physicals, blood work or extensive medical questions are required.➢ Most occupations have benefit periods to age 65.➢ Many carriers will issue group contracts on as little as two full-time owners and/or employees.➢ 36 month own occupation definition allows you to receive benefits while working in a different vocation.➢ Partial disability benefits are payable to disabled employees who return to work part time.➢ Premiums are waived the month following the date the benefit is paid until the employee returns to work3.
Consider this example:
A 50 year old therapist earning $200,000 a year employs her 45 year old assistant who she pays $30,000 annually.The therapist can buy a $7,500 a month disability benefit to age 65 for herself and a $1,500 a month disability benefitto age 65 for her assistant all for only $225 a month…!4 That is over $1,600,000 of disability income protection fromday one.
So whether you own a small business or you are an employee of one, it makes sense to talk to the decision makersand review some LTD quotes immediately. Group LTD can only be purchased by the employer and it remains one ofthe most important benefits of every working man and woman today.
For more information about Group Long-Term Disability Insurance, please call Andrew J. Cavaliere, CLTC at914-682-2190 or toll free at 877-676-9900. Andrew is certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) from the Corporation forLong-Term Care Certification, Inc. Andrew is a member in good standing of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT),which is the premier Association of financial professionals nationally. Andrew’s offices are located at 50 Main Street,White Plains, NY 10606 and at 500 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich CT 06831.
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Hospital for Special Care (HSC)
recently announced that it will re-
ceive a $3.6 million capital grant-
in-aid to cover the purchase and
implementation of an electronic
medical records system that will
serve as the foundation of a pa-
tient-centered medical home
(PCMH) at its Autism Center.
“Autism impacts many people,
and while early intervention is key,
difficulties for families frequently
begin when services are hard to ac-
cess," Governor Malloy said. “Hos-
pital for Special Care, through this
new electronic records system, is
working to ensure that nobody falls
through the cracks and that these
important services are accessible
here in Connecticut."
“Because of our history in suc-
cessfully treating patients with
complex needs, Hospital for Spe-
cial Care is uniquely positioned to
provide Connecticut with a patient-
centered medical home for children
with autism,” said Lynn Ricci, sen-
ior vice president, chief operating
officer, Hospital for Special Care.
“Unfortunately, there is a lack of
resources in Connecticut including
disparities in access to services for
Autism care, and our state needs a
hub of coordination. Once estab-
lished, Connecticut will be among
the few states in the nation to provide
such a service,” Ricci said. “We are
grateful for these funds and fully ap-
preciate the magnitude of this com-
mitment from Governor Malloy and
the state Department of Social Serv-
ices. We have been working closely
with the Governor and his team since
the beginning of his term. The Gov-
ernor’s support and dedication to
autism helps to ensure we’re moving
toward offering the best care for
those affected by autism.”
Ricci said that all PCMHs must be
accredited by the National Commit-
tee for Quality Assurance (NCQA),
and in order to obtain NCQA accred-
itation the hospital needed an elec-
tronic medical records (EMR)
system to meet requirements.
Since the Autism Center at HSC
opened February 2012, the hospital
has assisted Connecticut families
with a triage of comprehensive
services in collaboration with The
Center for Autism and Behavioral
Studies at The University of Saint
Joseph. The program has served
more than 125 Connecticut chil-
dren with autism, yet many more
remain on a waiting list and many
others had to be referred elsewhere
for services. Ricci said that by ex-
panding HSC’s existing services to
a PCMH model, the hospital will
be able to serve more Connecticut
families via a more integrated and
cost-effective approach.
Patient Centered Medical Homes
are consistent with both state and
federal health care reform initia-
tives. A PCMH for Autism Spec-
trum Disorders also meshes with
the findings of Governor Malloy’s
Autism Feasibility Study. What’s
more, there will be a natural link
between this PCMH and the Bio-
science Connecticut initiative and
work at the Jackson Labs facility
less than two miles from HSC.
The American Academy of Pedi-
atrics describes a ‘medical home’ as
a model of delivery of care that is
accessible, continuous, comprehen-
sive, family-centered and culturally
effective. This model not only con-
siders medical issues but addresses
social, educational, transitional and
housing concerns.
Children with Autism use health-
care at a higher rate with higher
costs but have very limited access
to the coordinated care provided by
a medical home. Further, as a child
with Autism gets older, fewer serv-
ices are available for the transition
from school-based services to
adulthood.
The Autism Center at HSC offers
an array of psychological, develop-
mental and academic evaluations as
well as a wide range of assessment
and therapy options in the areas of
occupational therapy, and speech and
language therapy. Behavioral and
educational planning also will be
provided with the objective of in-
cluding all caregivers, teachers and
others involved in the life of the child
to present a consistent and structured
environment where the child can
thrive. For more information about
the Autism Center, please call
860.827.4797, or visit www.hfsc.org.
About Hospital for
Special Care
Hospital for Special Care (HSC)
is one of the 10 largest, free-stand-
ing long-term acute care hospitals
in the United States and the nation’s
only long-term acute-care hospital
serving adults and children. HSC is
recognized for advanced care and
rehabilitation in pulmonary care,
acquired brain injury, medically-
complex pediatrics, neuromuscular
disorders (including ALS research),
spinal cord injury, comprehensive
heart failure as well as diagnostic,
assessment and consulting services
for children and adolescents with
Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Located in New Britain and Hart-
ford, CT, HSC operates inpatient
and outpatient facilities serving
Southern New England on a not-
for-profit basis. For the latest news
and information, please visit
www.hfsc.org, and follow us on
Twitter @HospSpecialCare.
Hospital for Special Care to receive $3.6 Million Grant to support electronic medical records system for Autism Medical HomeSystem is a major step towards the first medical home for Autism care in Connecticut
When your child is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), seeking help is not as simple as finding a specialist. Your child needs evaluation and support in so many ways. It can be a daunting challenge. The Autism Center at Hospital for Special Care was established to be an integrated resource to meet the needs of children and adolescents with ASD. We offer a variety of diagnostic assessment and consulting services. Just as important, we are here to offer comprehensive guidance to the caregivers, educators and family members whose love and support are the true key to your child’s future.
To learn more, visit hfsc.org, or call 860.827.4797. The Autism Center at Hospital for Special Care is a joint effort with University of Saint Joseph’s Institute for Autism and Behavioral Studies.
ONE IN 50 CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED BY AUTISM.Research now suggests that children as young as one-year-old can show signs of Autism. The most important thing you can do as a parent or caregiver, is to learn the early signs of Autism and understand the typical developmental milestones your child should be reaching at different ages. Signs and symptoms to look for:
expressions by six months, or thereafter
smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months, or thereafter
pointing, showing, reaching, or waving by
imitating or repeating), by 24 months
skills at any age
Reprinted with permission. For more information about recognizing the early signs of developmental and behavioral disorders, please visit First Signs at www.firstsigns.org or the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov/actearly.
THERE IS NO ROAD MAP FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM. BUT, THERE IS ONE PLACE TO TURN.
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