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MARCH 6, 2017 Tell us something good SLEEP WEEK 2017 By: Lisa Pierce It s that time of the year again. Time to run the clocks forward for daylight savings time.

1 MARCH 6, 2017 Tell us something good SLEEP WEEK 2017 By: Lisa Pierce It s that time of the year again. Time to run the clocks forward for daylight savings time. Losing an hour of sleep is harder on us than gaining an hour. Of course most of us already know that. Did you know that it takes more than 48 hours to adjust to a one-hour loss? Truth be known we are all a little sleepdeprived. With it being National Sleep Awareness week, what better time to adopt good sleep habits? Sleep is one of life s essentials. Sleep deprivation weakens our immune system leaving us more susceptible to other diseases, as well as causing stress. Stress also weakens our immune systems. Both of these things can upset the mental process. You may suffer from memory loss, irritability, confusion and emotional highs and lows. Staying healthy and getting adequate sleep go hand in hand, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be the root cause of it all. Lack of sleep causes daytime fatigue and also has been known to shorten one s life span. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to function. So start your week by making time for sleep. Here are some good bedtime habits to practice: Sleep in a cool dark room Do not use the bedroom for work activities or watching TV Avoid heavy foods late at night Create a bedtime ritual with a regular bedtime Power down: Blue light from screens can disrupt your circadian rhythm and affect your ability to sleep. Turn off your mobile device before going to bed! Trying these few suggestions can help improve your sleep habits. If you find you are still fatigued and think that you may have a sleep disorder, then be sure to come see us! Sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated. A visit to our Sleep Clinic for a consultation with one of our three providers can get you on your way to better sleep and better health. OSA does not discriminate! If you are waking up and feel as tired as you did when you went to bed, or if you have been told by a family member or your significant other that you look tired, you may have OSA. Some risk factors include being male and being over age 40. However, sleep apnea can strike anyone at any age, including children. Untreated OSA can lead to high blood pressure and other cardiac diseases, weight gain, and headaches. It has also been known to cause job impairment and motor vehicle accidents. Dr. Klark Turpen, Amy Thornbury, APRN, and Kimberly Bowman, APRN, see patients Monday through Friday. They will determine if a sleep study is needed, and if so, what type of study. We do in-lab studies and HST (Home Sleep Test). It is determined by underlying health issues and your insurance company. T.J. Sleep Team

Lab tech charged with stealing patient information and using it to apply for credit cards MARCH March 14-31: Biometric Screenings March 21: Lunch and Learn with Dr. Modi March 23: T.J.

2 HIPAA Realities We will be featuring HIPAA violation stories in the newsletter for the next several weeks to help our employees to see real-world violations that have happened. We hope this will help us to all guard our patients' Personal Health Information very closely. Lab tech charged with stealing patient information and using it to apply for credit cards MARCH March 14-31: Biometric Screenings March 21: Lunch and Learn with Dr. Modi March 23: T.J. Samson Women's Conference March 27: Chest Pain Accreditation Survey MAy May 5: Glasgow Barren County Relay for Life SEPTEMBER Sept. 9: Glasgow Barren County Heart Walk FALL 2017 Commission on Cancer Survey If you have an important date or event that should be added, please it to On October 28, 2015, U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, Daniel G. Bogden, announced, "A local woman who worked as a laboratory technician at a Las Vegas pediatric cardiology practice has been indicted by the federal grand jury on charges that she unlawfully obtained the personal identifying information of a patient and used it to apply for credit cards without the patient's knowledge." Sherice Joan Williams, 41, of North Las Vegas, Nev., was charged with one count of illegal use and disclosure of patient health information and one count of aggravated identity theft. At an arraignment, Williams pleaded not guilty to the charges and was temporarily detained pending her next hearing. T.J. PATIENT ENCOUNTERS 2/25/2017-3/3/2017: 7,897 2/11/2017-2/17/2017: 7,861

Congratulations, Premier Parking Winners! T.J. Samson Parking Spot: Melissa Brown T.J. Health Pavilion Parking Spot: Monica Lyon T.J. Health Columbia Parking Spot: Leah Rock Lunch with the CEO A very happy patient shared her positive experience on Facebook.

Often we only complain and I am as guilty as anyone, but I want to give a big thumbs up to every single employee I had contact with today at the TJ Health Pavilion and TJ Samson

Andy Turner and his nurse Rhonda are always wonderful, but today everyone I had contact with went over and above for me!

Single. One. THANK YOU to those people who still take pride in their jobs! It was appreciated and did not go unnoticed today!

3 Congratulations, Premier Parking Winners! T.J. Samson Parking Spot: Melissa Brown T.J. Health Pavilion Parking Spot: Monica Lyon T.J. Health Columbia Parking Spot: Leah Rock Lunch with the CEO A very happy patient shared her positive experience on Facebook. Great job, team! Often we only complain and I am as guilty as anyone, but I want to give a big thumbs up to every single employee I had contact with today at the TJ Health Pavilion and TJ Samson hospital! I have been sick since Feb. 20 and in bed literally since Friday. The awesome Dr. Andy Turner and his nurse Rhonda are always wonderful, but today everyone I had contact with went over and above for me! From the valet to registration, to the lab, to radiology at the Pavilion to IV therapy at the hospital, each person today did more than just their job description for me. Every. Single. One. THANK YOU to those people who still take pride in their jobs! It was appreciated and did not go unnoticed today! I plan to call tomorrow and give some credit to these wonderful folks - yes, I took names! Invitations have been sent to employees who have birthdays in March. You are invited to enjoy a lunch with Bud on one of the following dates. MARCH to 1 p.m. T.J. Samson Community Hospital 4th Floor Classroom MARCH to 1 p.m. T.J. Health Columbia Hospital Board Room Please RSVP to Treva Shirley at tshirley@tjsamson.org with the date of your choice. Thanks!

4 Successful Joint Commission Visit: Great Job Team! On February 28, The Joint Commission visited T.J. Samson Community Hospital and T.J. Home Health. The surveyors were here for two days, and they found that T.J. met and/ or exceeded their performance standards. Thank you to each employee who worked so hard to make The Joint Commission's visit such a success. We appreciate your hard work and dedication! What is The Joint Commission? An independent not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United states. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

6 S E C VA N D A N I m a n a g e m e n t Lunch and Learn with Dr. Yashpal Modi Tuesday, march 21, p.m. to 1 p.m. T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center 310 N.L. Rogers Wells Blvd., Glasgow Bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. One CEU will be awarded to nursing professionals who attend. Please call or kshepard@tjsamson.org with any questions or for more information.

7 TJ Regional Health Biometric Screening Schedule Location Dates Screening Site Time Columbia March 14th Front Lobby 5-11am Pavilion March 16th Community Center 5-11am March 17th Community Center 5-11am Hospital March 28th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 29th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 30th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am March 30th (Night Shift) 4th Floor Classrooms 5:30-7pm March 31th 4th Floor Classrooms 5-11am Register Now! Biometric Screenings apply to all employees and their spouses who have T.J. health insurance. By participating in this event, this is the first step in receiving your discounted rate on your health insurance premiums. You should have received an that includes a link to register for the date and time that works best for you. Your spouse must also register for a Biometric Screening. You and your spouse must also complete the Personal Health Survey prior to your Biometric Screening date. Please contact Katie Shepard with any questions or for more information at

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This event is FREE and open to the public.

Race St, Glasgow, KY 42141 Fourth Floor Board Room

8 Join us for an educational session that provides valuable information about genetic and familiar risk for Alzheimer s disease. Bring your questions for an engaging session! This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required. When? April 27th, :30pm 7pm CST Where? TJ Samson Community Hospital 1301 N. Race St, Glasgow, KY Fourth Floor Board Room Contact for directions: Judy Ferguson (270) Please register for this FREE event by April 20th! Contact: Hardin Stevens at (859) or hardin.stevens@uky.edu

Mission TJ Regional Health will promote and provide for the health and wellness of the communities we serve and the healthcare professionals who serve them.

9 Mission TJ Regional Health will promote and provide for the health and wellness of the communities we serve and the healthcare professionals who serve them. Vision TJ Regional Health will utilize available resources to anticipate and exceed the healthcare needs of the region with a focus on quality and compassion. Core Values Service Excellence Responsive Vision Innovation Compassion Ethics

good Biometric screenings Tell us something APRIL 3, 2017 By: Mollie Berger, Marketing Intern

good Biometric screenings Tell us something APRIL 3, 2017 By: Mollie Berger, Marketing Intern Tell us something good Biometric screenings By: Mollie Berger, Marketing Intern APRIL 3, 2017 We want to thank each and every person who helped with or participated in the Biometric Screenings these past