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Congratulations to these
Heroes of the Month
Each month, Kadlec’s Hero of the Month program honors children between the ages
of 3 and 18 who have faced, and overcome, difficult circumstances often enduring a
great deal of pain and stress. Their courage and spirit serve as an inspiration.
Kadlec is one of numerous hospitals and child care facilities throughout the
country participating in the program, which is sponsored by the Kids Wish Network.
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July’s Hero of the Month is Derek Kolbaba.
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August’s Hero of the Month is Conner Flatau.
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September’s Hero of the Month is Meghan Lifferth.
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October’s Hero of the Month is Lily Polster.
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November’s Hero of the Month is Mayra Tornespaco.
What’s happening at Kadlec
Find us on Facebook
Kadlec Health System has a great new way to stay connected, with the launching this
fall of its new Facebook page.
The page contains information on events, classes, health tips and much more.
It includes information on the medical center, Kadlec Clinic, Kadlec Neuroscience
Center, Kadlec Foundation, Kadlec Neurological Resource Center and other Kadlec-
related programs.
From your Facebook page, just do a search for “Kadlec Health System” and you
will be on your way to staying up-to-date on what’s happening at Kadlec.
New computer system implemented
After nearly 2
1
⁄
2
years of planning and
staged activations, Kadlec Health System
has completed implementation of a
new electronic medical records (EMR)
computer system.
Over the years, Kadlec has used
other systems to meet clinical and
administrative needs. Growth and
advances in technology have provided
an opportunity to transform the entire
system into a single tool called Epic, an
EMR market leader.
Kadlec Health System began
implementing Epic in July 2010. Kadlec
Clinic “went live” with the new system
August 1 and the medical center
followed in November.
Patients benefit from an efficient
care experience. Patient information
is available at the point of care,
eliminating the need for patients to
recount medical histories and allergy
information to multiple providers.
Patient safety is increased with the
electronic ordering of medications,
built-in drug and allergy checks and
best practice alerts.
Watch for more information about Epic
in the February edition of
Pacesetter
.
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Inpatient
Rehabilitation
receives
reaccreditation
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
recently received reaccreditation by
the Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF),
which is an independent, nonprofit
accreditor of health and human
services. Accreditation demonstrates
a commitment to continuously
improve service quality and to
focus on the satisfaction of the
people served. The credentialed
status demands that the unit meet
a higher standard of care for all
patients.
At Kadlec, the CARF recognition
is more than a certificate hanging
in the lobby. For our patients
and their family members, CARF
is evidence of the continuous
advancement of quality care
delivery we achieve every day. The
unit is also accredited in Stroke
Rehabilitation.