The Examiner Vol. 25 No. 1, January 2017

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by  U.S. Navy. Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital

Volume 25, No. 1 January 2017
“Serving with Pride and Professionalism since 1993”
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Naval Hospital http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhtp/pages/default.aspx
Did you know?... The National Committee for Quality Happy New Year!
Assurance Recognizes NHTP Excellence
And Welcome, First Baby of 2017!
Y
ou have the right to By Lt. LauraBeth Brogdon
express your concerns "NCQAlevel III accreditation
Naval Hospital Twentynine
about patient safety and means we have the structure and
quality of care. Palms Patient-Centered Medical
support to provide the highest
There are several avenues open Home Port Blue and Gold
quality of care to our patients,"
to you: Teams received Level III
Cmdr. Christopher
* Through the ICE website. National Committee for Quality
Abbott, NHTPDirector of
* The Hospital Customer Assurance (NCQA) accredita-
Relations Officer at 760-830- tion. Medical Services said. "This
2475, or any of the Customer certification recognizes our
Relations representatives in the commitment to the highest level
This accreditation is the most
Hospital clinics, or directly to of care. And coincident with
widely-used model for trans-
the Joint Commission via: this recognition, our patient sat-
forming primary care
E-mail at isfaction surveys show an
[email protected] practices into medical homes
increased level of satisfaction
Fax: [phone] and is considered the gold stan-
with customer service and treat-
ment; and our staff
The Joint Commission
satisfaction has significantly
Oak Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL60181 increased," Abbott said.
In April, 2016, staff on the
T
o report Fraud, Waste and NHTPPatient Centered Medical
Abuse contact one of the Home Port began their journey
below offices by calling: towards NCQAaccreditation.
Over the course of seven
Naval Hospital: 760-830-2344
months, members of the
Combat Center: 760-830-7749
Medical Home Port team col-
NavMedWest: 1-877-479-3832 L-R: Dante Flores, 8, Anna Guadalupe Flores, Sgt. Ernesto
laborated with key individuals
Medical IG: 1-800-637-6175 Hernandez pose with newborn, Axel, who was born at 3:56 a.m.
DoD IG: 1-800-424-9098 throughout the hospital and ded- January 1, 2017, on the Maternal Infant and Nursing Ward, Robert
icated over 80 on- and off-duty
E. Bush Naval Hospital. Axel is the hospital’s first baby of the new
hours to submit 11 slide decks
year. Attending physician is Cmdr. Susan Antle. Flores and
that reflected the quality care
Hernandez are both from Nogales, Arizona. Hernandez is assigned
Lt. LauraBeth Brogdon is rec- over 8,000 NHTPbeneficiaries
to the 3d Battalion, 4th Marines, Marine Air Ground Combat
ognized for her work in spear- received.
Center. (Photo by Lt. j.g. April Currie)
heading the NHTPteam that
achieved NCQALevel III The comprehensive submission
accreditation. Presenting package contained the policy
Officer is Capt. Jeffrey and procedures of the Medical
Bitterman, NHTP Home Port to include access to
Commanding Officer, acting. care, preventative and acute
care, medication reconciliation,
dard in healthcare. Many stud-
nurse-run protocols,
ies, both military and civilian,
population health, referral man-
show medical clinics with a
agement and numerous other
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Sailor in the Spotlight
Petty Officer Second Class Mario Acosta Morales
Lt. j.g. Elena Williams accepts a
Letter of Recognition for Best
Performance from the Defense
Medical Logistics Division on
behalf of the NHTPMaterial
Management Department.
“Your efforts contributed to an
enterprise-wide standardization
action, while achieving a com-
pliance rate of 97 percent. Your
quarterly cost avoidance totaled
$10,000. We congratulate you
as the FY16, Third Quarter
Winner in the medium-spend
category for Best Performance.” Elf duty was performed by Seaman Erika Fernandez and Seaman
Hector Corona, both from the NHTPEmergency Department, dur-
ing the NHTPholiday party at Smith’s Ranch December 13. Santa,
aka Don White, arrived from the North Pole, via Orange County.
Hospital Corpsman Second now from working with other
Class Mario Acosta Morales has volunteers,” Acosta Morales Published by Hi-Desert Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense, the United
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only an hour away from his Sailors, and says it’s especially
pared by the Public Affairs Office, Naval Hospital, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
hometown, Wallingford, satisfying seeing improvement
Connecticut. and increased retention Commanding Officer
prospects. Capt. John A. Lamberton, MSC, USN
Asingle Sailor, Acosta Morales
Executive Officer
found himself traveling to Los Acosta Morales originally
Capt. Jeffrey W. Bitterman, MC, USN
Angeles, Las Vegas and even joined the Navy to see the world
San Francisco after reporting to and go to school. “It has worked Command MasterChief
NHTPto satisfy his appetite for out pretty well. I’ve traveled HMCM (SW/AW/FMF) Jerry Ramey, USN
travel. The visits took a toll on quite a bit,” he said. His first
his wallet and he began looking duty station was Rota, Spain. Public Affairs Officer/Editor
for activities closer to home. He He is currently enrolled in the Mr. Dave Marks
joined the Second Class Petty American Military University in
Officer’s Association (SCPOA) a health-sciences curriculum Command Ombudsman
Ms. Mica Wolkenhauer [phone] email: [email protected]
and was elected to be public with the goal of becoming either
affairs officer. He also began a pharmacist or a physician’s The Examiner welcomes your comments and suggestions concerning the publication. Deadline for submission of arti-
volunteering with the assistant. For hobbies, Acosta cles is the 15th of each month for the following month’s edition. Any format is welcome, however, the preferred
MCAGCC American Red Cross Morales enjoys soccer and trav- method of submission is by e-mail or by computer disk.
youth group. “It’s nice, because el. He has this advice for inex-
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I’m a single Sailor and it gets perienced Sailors: “You get out
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Preventive Medicine Corner The Examiner- January 2017 -- 3
Lt. Christopher Skirvin
Submit Questions/Concerns and Tanya Will Provide Answers was promoted to his cur-
rent rank December 14
called and scheduled a consult is going to get you the results in a ceremony on the
with a surgeon to look at other you are looking for. NHTPQuarterdeck.
options. Do you have any ideas Skirvin is Department
on what else is out there for me? Make an appointment to see Head for the
Signed, your Primary Care Manager Information
Striving to Lose about all of your weight-loss Management
options. You may even consider Department. Hometown
Dear Striving, meeting with a behavioral con- is Nashville, Tennessee.
Military moves and adjusting to sultant located within the prima- Promoting Officer is
isolated duty stations often cre- ry-care setting to put the knowl- Cmdr. Gary Grothe.
ate changes in lifestyles and edge you have gathered into
upset routines. First, I want to manageable practice that will
Hospital Corpsman
congratulate you on taking the last and help keep the weight
First Class Chirsbert
right steps to becoming more off.
Barbon reenlisted for
active and connecting with oth-
two more years
ers who have faced similar The Naval Hospital has a host
December 8. Barbon is
Tanya Stuckey obstacles. I also want to remind of resources and our staff is
Lead Petty Officer for
Dear Tanya, you that every BODYis differ- eager to help you in creating a
NHTPDirectorate of
I have always been a little more ent and requires a specific plan healthy plan that works for your
Branch Clinics. He’s
on the heavy side when it comes for healthy weight loss. What specific needs. Keep up the
been in the Navy 17
to weight, but I have gained works for some, may not be the great work as you exercise and
years. Hometown is San
even more since moving to best or healthiest option for you. surround yourself with an
Diego, California.
Twentynine Palms last year. I True, cutting calories is a rec- encouraging circle of friends
Reenlisting Officer is
have cut calories, joined a gym, ommendation for losing excess and family. The combination of
Cmdr. Rebecca
signed up for classes with other weight, but too few calories can a well-balanced meal plan, exer-
Navarrete.
military spouses, and even result in little to no change and cise and a positive support sys-
sought the guidance of other may cause other health issues. tem will get you where you are
women who have found success Talk to a dietician about what going and feeling great! Hospital Corpsman Second
in losing weight. I have even types of foods and caloric intake --Tanya Class Balofoma Wembakpete
reenlisted for four more years
December 13. Wembakpete is
a preventive medicine techni-
cian in the Public Health
Directorate. He’s been in the
Navy five years. Hometown is
Tampa, Florida. Reenlisting
Officer is Lt. j.g. Stephanie
Harris.
Hospital Corpsman Second
Residents of the Four Seasons Senior Community in Hemet,
Class Daniel Dobrick reenlist-
California, with help from members of the California Military
Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Cruz was promot- ed for three more years
Institute, Perris, California, and the Perris City Rotary Club,
ed to his present rank in a December December 2. Dobrick is assis-
delivered presents and gift cards Dec. 21 for U.S. Marine and
1 ceremony. Cruz is a staff psychia- tant command career coun-
Navy families. Capt. Quinn Hawley (Ret.) helped coordinate the
trist in the Mental Health selor. He’s been in the Navy
gifts which were donated by the Soboba Casino. “This started
Department. He’s been in the Navy eight years. Reenlisting Officer
seven years ago when Four Seasons Community president John
six years. Lt. Cmdr. William Johnson is Lt. j.g. AG
Baranek had a granddaughter in the Navy,” Hawley said.
is the promoting officer.
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Awardees...
The following awards were pre-
sented during the First Friday
Award Ceremony, December 2,
2016, in NHTPClassrooms
4&5. Hospital Commanding
Officer, Capt. John A.
Lamberton, was the presenting
officer. The Frocking
Ceremony was held on
December 1.
HM3 Nicholas Braun is award- Ms. Tiffany Outlaw is present- HM2 Steven Cullity is awarded HM3 Henry Dawson is award-
ed the Navy and Marine Corps ed with a Patient Safety Award. the Navy and Marine Corps ed the Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medal. Achievement Medal. Achievement Medal.
Ms. Holly Aguilar is presented
with a Letter of Commendation
citing her selection as NHTP
Senior Civilian of the Year.
Ms. Beth Allen is presented
Lt. Michelle Green is awarded with a Patient Safety Award. HM3 Jazsmin Sherrod is HM2 Tyler Perkins is awarded
the Navy and Marine Corps awarded the Navy and Marine the Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal. Corps Achievement Medal. Achievement Medal.
Ms. Cathrine Winsor is pre-
sented with a Letter of
Commendations citing her
HM2 Benjamin Clark is award- Lt. Maria Sweat is presented
selection as NHTPJunior
ed TWO Navy and Marine with a Patient Safety Award. HM2 Joseph Towery is award- HM3 Trevor Williams is
Contractor of the Year.
Corps Achievement Medals. ed the Navy and Marine Corps awarded the Navy and Marine
Achievement Medal. Corps Achievement Medal.
The Examiner- January 2017 -- 5
HM3 Trevor Williams is pinned
to his current rank in a Dec. 1
HM2 Seth Anderson is pinned CS3 Alexandria Johnson is HM2 Carlie Buddemeyer is
Dr. Lindsey Keeley is presented Frocking Ceremony.
to his present rank in a Dec. 1 pinned to her present rank in a pinned to her present rank in a
with a Letter of Commendation
Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony.
citing her selection as NHTP
Senior Contractor of the Year.
HM3 Clint Stringer is pinned HM3 Dylan Beck is pinned to HM3 Johnanthan Rodney is HM3 Julio Garcia (center) is HM3 Marquis Thomas is
to his present rank in a Dec. 1 his present rank in a Dec. 1 pinned to his present rank in a pinned to his present rank in a pinned to his present rank in
Frocking Ceremony. Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony.
CS3 Paula Caudle is pinned to HM3 Rudolf Duran is pinned HM3 Suriel Torrespagan is HM3 Trevor Morganstern is
HM3 Rome Lake is pinned to
her present rank in a Dec. 5 to his present rank in a Dec. 1 pinned to his present rank in a pinned to his present rank in a
his present rank in Dec. 1
Frocking Ceremony. Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony. Dec. 1 Frocking Ceremony.
Frocking Ceremony.
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Introducing New Staff -- Welcome Aboard!
HM1 Christian Tilley HM3 Dyresha McKay Cmdr. Patricia Miller
Ms. Carissa Walton Ms. Gina Buffaloe
Ms. Carissa Walton is NHTP’s Hospital Corpsman First Class Hospital Corpsman Third Class Cmdr. Patricia Miller arrived Ms. Gina Buffaloe is our new
Department of Health Manage- Christian Tilley arrived from 1st Dyresha McKay arrived from from the Captain James A. Patient Relations Officer. She
ment new Case Manager. Marine Division, Camp Camp Pendleton where she Lovell Federal Health Center in retired from the Navy in 2011 as
Originally from Utah, Walton Pendleton, where he was worked in the Mental Health Illinois where she was division a psychiatric technician; and her
has lived in Twentynine Palms Leading Petty Officer for 2nd Directorate and the Substance officer for outpatient mental last duty station was Naval
with her family since 2004. She Battalion, 1st Marines, deploy- Abuse Clinic. She’s been in the health and consult services. Hospital Lemoore. She had
earned her registered-nursing ing twice in that role. He’s been Navy for three and a half years. Miller has been in the Navy 24 returned to Birmingham,
degree from Copper Mountain in the Navy 13 years. He was Camp Pendleton was her first years. At NHTP, she will be a Alabama, where she was taking
College in Joshua Tree. She is originally drawn to the Navy duty station. At NHTP, McKay nurse practitioner in the medical courses in criminal justice from
mother to five children, the old- from a goal of becoming an is assigned to the Mental homeport for Marines and Strayer University. Buffaloe has
est a senior in high school, the EMT/paramedic. Navy Health Clinic in the AMCC. Sailors. She’s here with her hus- had patient relations training
youngest is 18-months-old. Her Medicine seemed like a natural Hometown is St. Louis, band who retired from the Navy and held the patient relations
husband retired from the Marine fit. With both his grandfather Missouri. She joined the Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 position in the Mental Health
Corps and was MCAGCC pub- and father Navy veterans, Tilley to take advantage of the career with a specialty in ordnance. Directorate at Naval Medical
lic affairs officer before retiring is third generation Navy. Born and education opportunities as Both are glad to be away from Center San Diego. “I’m a natu-
in 2008. He’s now the cross- in San Diego, he grew up in well as a more positive environ- the harsh Illinois winter. She rally compassionate, empathetic
country and track coach at the Seymour, Tennessee. Tilley is ment. “It’s working out great,” grew up in an Air Force family person who enjoys problem
high school. “We’re all usually currently enrolled with National she said. “I’ve definitely and lived all over, but lists solving,” she said. Buffaloe has
involved in Saturday races,” University working on his RN enjoyed my time in the Navy so Austin, Texas, as her favorite been a military-medicine patient
Walton noted. She said she’s degree. He is considering apply- far. There are endless opportuni- place. Miller is prior enlisted and said that experience bolsters
looking forward to bringing her ing for a nursing commission ties and you just have to ask and served six years as an avia- her already strong skill set. She
organizational skills to the case but hasn’t made a final decision. questions, get involved and do tion machinist mate. She said is looking forward to a systemic
manager position. “Organizing He’s familiar with the high it.” McKay is currently enrolled she enjoyed that, but had always approach to problem solving.
the needs of the service mem- desert from multiple training with MiraCosta College in wanted to be a nurse and She’s here with her son, 25, and
bers, helping them with appoint- excursions from Camp Oceanside with the goal of earn- returned to school, earning her her daughter, 19. They’ve found
ments and helping them get Pendleton. Tilley is awaiting ing a liberal arts degree and RN from Fresno State and her a house in Twentynine Palms,
back to the level of activity base housing, at which time his working in early childhood edu- Master’s degree in Nursing which she says has a beautiful
they’ve been accustomed to, wife and 10-year-old son will cation. She enjoys spending from Rush University in view. For hobbies she enjoys
especially with the great case join him. Hobbies include soft- time with her family, which Chicago. She also has a her two dogs, a shephard mix, 6,
management team we have here, ball, wood working and reading. consists of a one-year-old and Master’s in Human Relations and a Catahoula Leopard dog, 9.
is something I’m looking for- He enjoys reading history, fan- her husband, a Corpsman with from Oklahoma State Univer- She fosters dogs and matches
ward to being a part of.” tasy and general fiction. the 7th Marine Regiment. sity. Hobbies include travel. unwanted dogs with homes.
New Year’s Log Entry The Examiner- January 2017 -- 7
by Lt. Maureena B. Sosa
2016 Through the Camera Lens
Alas the New Year is here!
Greetings to all near and dear, January July
The Medical Mecca of the Mojave, Left:
Standing by in full gear. Ribbon
cutting
The staff on watch is making rounds, for new
All doors secured, temp checks are done, MRI
Flight deck free of FOD and lights work around, suite.
All conditions normal; everyone is safe and sound.
While most of the heroes lay flat on their backs,
After enjoying some champagne and lamb on rack, New AMCC Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
February
And maybe midnight kisses from their better halves,
The hospital is protected by our duty staff. August
The Emergency Room, MSWand MIND,
Patient Admin, X-ray, Lab and Pharmacy,
NHTPanswers the call of duty,
24/7, 365 always manned to deliver world-class quality.
Who will be the first baby to arrive?
Everyone is surely excited for the gift of life, Supply Corps 221st Birthday (Feb. 23) 1st Annual Continuous Process Improvement Fair
Hail to the soon to be parents,
March September
Such an honor to be part of this greatness.
Our brothers and sisters in the Marine Corps,
Another year of training and more,
What a privilege it is to uphold,
Their readiness and health is our service’s core.
What’s in store for all of us?
Best believe there’s more to come,
Last Year’s business we will carry forward, Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society
Always aiming for improvement.
April NHTPOmbudsman Mica Wolkenhauer is welcomed aboard.
October
Dr. Lund wants us to remember the phrase “You Matter,”
For this is a place where everyone is empowered,
Contributions are valued and encouraged,
Knowledge is enhanced and definitely fostered.
Oh how we treasure our partnerships,
Working side by side, garnering best practices,
Disseminating such a great package,
Not only here but throughout the system.
Chief Petty Officer 123rd Birthday (April 1).
Knowledge is power; sharing is caring, Navy’s 241st Birthday is celebrated in Las Vegas.
This culture we will be embracing, May November
The Command Communication Plan, we should be reading,
AHigh Reliability Organization we should be maintaining.
From our civilian staff and military of all ranks,
Passion and dedication are always at hand,
Delivering world class and efficient care,
Driven by the principles of partnership, readiness and health.
As we close another year,
Great memories we will keep,
241st U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps Anniversary.
The smile on our patients’faces,
Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage celebration
Is what makes everything so dear. December
June
Captain Lamberton has taken the helm,
Reminding one and all,
That the cloth of our nation,
Is a sacred thing to behold.
He looks at every staff with a great sense of pride,
The honor and happiness, with words he cannot describe,
How fortunate he is, commissioned to be in charge,
Of such a great organization that deserves more than a great applause.
Editor’s note: Lt. Sosa presented this to the NHTPExecutive Steering
Command Master Chief Jerry Ramey is welcomed Combat Center American Red Cross Youth Group delivers
Committee as its first order of business for 2017.
aboard in a Change of Charge ceremony. signed holiday banner in support of NHTPstaff.
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