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October 2016

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Materials Peer Network 10/11/16
PFS Peer Network 10/12/16
RMACO Board of Managers 10/19/16
SJACO Board of Managers 10/20/16
Rehab Peer Network 10/21/16
Laboratory Peer Network 10/25/16
CNO/QIRM Peer Network 11/8/16
Communications Peer Network 11/9/16
WHA/CCA Board Meeting 11/10/16
RMACO Board Meeting 11/16/16
SJACO Board Meeting 11/17/16

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 People on the Move
 People on
the Move
Jesse Wells 
New Director of Inpatient Services
at Colorado Canyons Hospital &
Medical Center

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New WHA Staff
Shelley Friesen
Director, Central Business Office
Kathryn Steele
Quality Improvement Specialist
Summer Markley
Administrative Assistant
Steve Clemmer
Systems Administrator
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Alphabet Soup
  New newsletter feature to help you navigate all the crazy acronyms we deal with on a daily basis.  October's acronym is ACO.  read more 
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Just for Fun ... 
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center will host Women's Health Day on October 8th. read more

HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley
to host Savour the Journey annual fundraiser on October 13th. 
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WHA Effective Leadership Series

Are you a new or emerging leader in your organization?  Are you searching for a resource to enhance your leadership skills?  WHA knows that finding quality training for healthcare leaders can be challenging in our rural communities.  Often times, staff will have to travel far for expensive classes while managing their very busy schedules. Join us on October 28th for our first class that will focus on developing a strategic framework to ensure success in your department.  We want to help you be more effective in your role.  read more about our Effective Leadership Series


Strategic Plan is a Four-Letter Word
Taught by Tom Y. Sawyer view bio
October 28th, 10 am - 2 pm in Grand Junction, $200 per person
  


VVMC Shaw Cancer Center Recognized for Excellence         
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Shaw Cancer Center, a department of Vail Valley Medical Center (VVMC) recently added an important accreditation and recognition to its growing list of accomplishments.

The cancer center, located in Edwards, received a three-year
accreditation with commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a program of the American College of Surgeons that recognizes cancer centers for providing high-quality, patient-centered care.  read more news from VVMC


Valley View Hospital Proud to be DAISY Award Partner     
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Valley View Hospital is proud to recognize its nurses through their partnership with the DAISY award program.  Each quarter one of their nurses who exhibited exceptional care leading to a remarkable patient experience will receive the award.  read more about these exceptional nurses

Mountain Family Health Centers Recognized as Level III PCMH  
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Mountain Family Health Centers is honored to once again be recognized as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). This is a high standard to achieve and one they are proud to uphold. Their highest priority has always been, and will always be a place their patients can come to and receive the best possible care in PCMH Integrated Health Care Services.
 
Congratulations to their amazing Rifle Integrated Team members! read more news from MFHC


MMH Celebrates Community Leadership at Fall Clinics Event
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At Montrose Memorial Hospital's 45th Annual Fall Clinics event on Friday, September 23rd, two individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community.  

The Fall Clinics Physician of the Year Award went to Dr. David Dreitlein.  A Board-Certified physician specializing in Emergency Medicine at Montrose Memorial Hospital, Dr. Dreitlein was recognized by the Fall Clinics committee based on a number of criteria, including; innovative care, continuing education, ongoing contributions to quality medical care, and more.  read more


Heart of the Rockies Foundation Awarded $200k DOLA Grant 
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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation has received a $200,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). The funds will be used to help purchase a new CT scanner with cardiac capabilities for the Salida hospital. read more

Rob Santilli Named in Top 50 CAH Hospital CEOs         
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Congratulations to Rob Santilli, CEO of Gunnison Valley Health on being named as one of the 50 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know in 2016 by Becker’s Hospital Review. Rob has been the CEO of Gunnison since 2012. Under his leadership, the hospital has executed a successful financial turnaround, accumulated numerous national awards related to quality care and patient satisfaction and much more.  read more news from Gunnison

Delta County Memorial Hospital Foundation Receives El Pomar Grant
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Delta County Memorial Hospital's Foundation recently received a $2,500 grant from the El Pomar Foundation San Juan Regional Council.  Since 2006, El Pomar is one of the largest and oldest private foundations in Colorado and has given over $3.2 million to the six-county San Juan region.  read more

Community Hospital Adds Grand Valley ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
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Community Hospital has added to their growing service line with the addition of Grand Valley ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery.  Led by Katie McKee-Cole, MD and Adam Baker, MD, this new service line rounds out the continuum of services offered by Community Hospital in the Grand Valley.  read more

Aspen Valley Hospital Achieves Level III Trauma Certification
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Trauma program reviewers with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment were one site at AVH in July, taking a good look at all aspects of their trauma program.  Under the leadership of trauma/general surgeon Joe Livengood, MD; program manager Melanie Crandall, RN; and trauma coordinator Bll Stout, RN, Aspen is happy to report that they have once again received Level III trauma designation.  read more news from Aspen



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