SHO Hospitals Come Together for Sterilization Equipment Purchase

New FDA regulations for sterilization equipment presented an opportunity for SHO hospitals to save money through a group purchase. They also accomplished this task in six months instead of the eighteen months allowed by the FDA. Through SHO’s Group Purchasing Program Henry County Hospital, Riverview Hospital, Westview Medical Campus, and Witham Health Services came together to purchase Sterrad NX units, saving just over $30,000 total.

Riverview Hospital Recognized for Clinical Excellence

Riverview Hospital was one of five hospitals nationwide to qualify for and receive the prestigious Leadership Award from the VHA, a national organization serving more than 1,400 hospitals nationwide. The 2010 winners were recognized for their superior system performance, with composite scores in the top quartile across four clinical areas: AMI, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention. Riverview was the only hospital in Indiana to receive this award.

Hospital Leaders Come Together at the SHO Affinity Group Forum

On Wednesday, June 9th, representatives from the SHO Affinity Groups gathered at the Westview Healthplex for SHO’s Affinity Group Forum. Julie Carmichael, SHO President and CEO, reviewed the 2010 Strategic Plan and presented the 2009 SHO Value Report. Dr. J. Marc Overhage, President & CEO of the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE), gave a presentation on Meaningful Use, Health Reform, and an update on IHIE’s Beacon Community Grant.

Dr. John Paris Assumes Responsibilities of SHO Physician Roundtable Chair

Dr. John Paris is the Chair of the SHO Physician Roundtable. The SHO Physician Roundtable provides a forum where Physician Leaders come together to discuss issues of common interest. Members meet quarterly to network and enhance their leadership role in the hospital, share challenging issues, and identify initiatives that improve the quality of care in their local communities.

Dr. Paris also serves as the lead physician representing the SHO hospitals at the Indiana Coalition for Patient Safety. Through this organization, Dr. Paris and the Physician Roundtable members assist with implementation of ICPS initiatives across the SHO hospitals.

Welcome to the Newest Physicians in the SHO Family!

The SHO Physician Recruitment team has recruited five physicians who have recently started at several SHO hospitals.

Matt Bobzien, MD joins Witham Health Services where he will practice Family Medicine. Dr. Bobzien is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
David Cheesman, MD has started as a Hospitalist at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo. Dr. Cheesman is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Alina Dean, MD joins the St. Vincent Physician Network where she will practice Family Medicine. Dr. Dean is Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
Lawrence Monger, MD joins the St. Vincent Physician Network. Dr. Monger is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
Michael Steward, MD has started as an Emergency Room and Primary Care Physician at St. Vincent Williamsport. Dr. Steward is Board Certified in Family Medicine.