New President for Hutchinson Health
March 20, 2019 By
We are pleased to announce that James (Jim) Lyons will be the new President of Hutchinson Health, effective Friday, April 12.
Jim brings extensive experience in hospital and care group leadership to our team, making him uniquely qualified for this role. He has served in multiple roles with Hutchinson Health dating back to 1996, most recently as our Chief of Clinic Operations. In these roles, he has been instrumental in our work to integrate our hospital and medical group, develop a culture of quality improvement and build strong partnerships with our community.
As a leader, Jim has shown a commitment to improving the health and quality of life for the people of Hutchinson and the surrounding communities. He is a past board member for the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement and continues to serve as a member of their audit and finance committee. He also spent eight years as a steering committee member for Heart of Hutch and has been a board member and Vice Chair of the I.J. Burich Family Foundation for the past ten years. Jim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin and has practiced as a certified public accountant.
On a personal note, Jim and his wife, Shannon, have been married 28 years and have four children. Jim has coached youth sports and led youth trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. He enjoys outdoor activities including camping and visiting State and National Parks.
Please join us in welcoming Jim to this new role, and extending our deep appreciation and gratitude once again to Dr. Steve Mulder for his years of leadership of the organization. We wish him well as he retires from a remarkable 37-year career of service to this community.
Celebrating our Board Certified Nurses
March 18, 2019 By
Hutchinson Health Celebrates Certified Nurses Day on March 19 by Honoring the 18 Board Certified Nurses on its Staff
Hutchinson Health is celebrating Certified Nurses Day, on March 19, by honoring its board-certified nurses. The following nurses are being recognized for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient care:
Maureen Lowden, RNC: Inpatient Obstetrical Nurse
Nicole Kuttner, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Janelle Walter, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Lee Krenik, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Lindsey Vacek, IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Teresa Smith, ACNS-BC: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
Holly Oestreich, CDE: Certified Diabetes Educator
Carol Lorenz, CDE: Certified Diabetes Educator
Cassie Carlson, CEN: Certified Emergency Nurse
Renee Kurth, CAN: Certified Anticoagulation Nurse
Deidra Jeseritz, CAN: Certified Anticoagulation Nurse
Alyssa Kurth, CAN: Certified Anticoagulation Nurse
Heidi Nelson, RN-BC: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
Kris Peterson, RN-BC: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
Penny Wachlarowicz, RN-BC: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
Sue Alrick, ONC: Oncology Certified Nurse
Shari Heinen, ONC: Oncology Certified Nurse
Susan Karnitz, NEA-BC: Nurse Executive Advanced
Board Certification of nurses plays an increasingly important role in the assurance of high standards of care for patients and their loved ones. Nursing, like health care in general has become increasingly complex. While a registered nurse (RN) license provides entry to general nursing practice, the knowledge-intensive requirements of modern nursing require extensive education, as well as a strong personal commitment to excellence by the nurse.
Hutchinson Health encourages national board certification for all its nurses. Patients are encouraged to inquire whether there are certified nurses on staff when they visit a hospital or their primary care provider. There are many nursing certification specialties such as medical-surgical, pediatric, pain management, cardiac vascular, oncology, hospice, case management, emergency nursing, critical care and many others. Many nursing certification bodies exist to serve the full range of specialized nursing care offered in the contemporary health care system; national nurse-certifying bodies should be accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) or the National Organization for Competence Assurance (NOCA).
Please join Hutchinson Health and the nation’s national nursing certification organizations in honoring those hardworking, dedicated nurses for their professionalism, and a job well done!
Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 11-16
March 11, 2019 By
Hutchinson Health celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week March 11-15.
We celebrate this week and strive to provide this every day.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
March 5, 2019 By
Each year, over 2,200 Minnesotans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. And sadly, more than 700 die from it. Colon cancer is in fact the no. 2 cancer killer in the United States as a whole – even though it’s 90 percent curable if caught early.
That’s why getting screened for this cancer is so important. The American Cancer Society says regular screenings should start at age 45 for African Americans and Native Americans, who are at higher risk for the disease. And screening should start at age 50 for all other races and ethnicities, since risk increases with age across the board.
In Minnesota, though, only 71 percent of the adults who have reached these ages are getting timely screenings. And screening rates among populations of color are even lower at only 56.2 percent.
We are going blue at our entrance of our Cancer Center to create awareness. Create awareness and get screened.
Ask your provider today!
Thank you Dr. Sara Shorter
March 1, 2019 By
Thank you for your years of dedication and commitment to your patients, Dr. Sara Shorter. We wish you well in your new position as Hospice Medical Director. Good Luck.
February is American Heart Month
February 8, 2019 By
February is American Heart Month. Do something healthy for your heart!
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We are Open
February 7, 2019 By
Here for you in this winter wonderland. Hutchinson Health Clinic is open today until 5:00pm and our Urgent Care is OPEN until 7:00pm.
New Hospitalist TeleMedicine Program
December 18, 2018 By
Hutchinson Health
Written by Rosann Nadle Maher · December 18, 2018 at 2:50 PM ·
Hello to a new hospitalist program beginning at Hutchinson Health. There’s a possibility you may receive inpatient care, from a doctor located off site, starting this month. This telemedicine program delivers the care you need via a cart. A nurse will be in the room with you during the visit. This allows the best possible care to be delivered to you, as conveniently as possible. Hutchinson Health is excited to be one of the facilities implementing this technology. HealthPartners has been using Telemedicine at four other sites for the past year, with great success. Hutchinson Health will be site number five.
The Hospitalists will be covering during the hours of 6 pm to 7:30 am, a few times a month. That way if you are admitted to the hospital your treatment plan can begin right away.
