OHSU Week

In this second installment, Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about what inspires them, our purpose and our future. Guests include: Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate, Biomedical Sciences

Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about their journeys. Listen in to hear their advice to incoming students and what influenced them to come to OHSU. Plus, what motivates them. Guests include: Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate, Biomedical Sciences

Last fall, OHSU welcomed Human Resources professional Qiana Williams as our new – and first ever – Chief People Officer. In this interview, Qiana talks about her first months on the job, how we can all be better change agents, and what she's excited for next. You'll also hear about the women who have influenced her, and the one thing the OHSU interview process did not prepare her for. Guests include: Qiana Williams, Ed.S., ACC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (she/her) Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer

Since Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, joined OHSU in July 2022, her focus is on making an impactful difference and promoting Access and Success for our students, patients, faculty, staff and other stakeholders. In this OHSU Week podcast, she shares how she is continuing this work. Her focus is advocating for more inclusivity and how next lives here. Guests include: Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, Provost and Executive Vice President

Do you know what an ombuds is? Do you know what an ombuds does? Did you know OHSU has one? Since December 2020, Nic Lendino has been in the role, which they previously described as "offering a safe space for confidential, neutral and informal reception of any OHSU faculty, employee, learner or volunteer with a concern about their experience or role at OHSU." There's more, and Nic was kind enough to join us and expand upon on the importance of their role and how the ombuds can be a valued and trusted resource at OHSU.

The last two-plus years have been a lot. So much, in fact, that it's hard to answer an innocent question like the one posed in the title in an honest and meaningful way. How do you deal with all of the recent change, stressors and crises - especially at work? With their Wellness Consults for Teams and Leaders service, psychologists Sara Walker and Sydney Ey are tackling this topic at OHSU. Who is eligible: Any manager/leader at OHSU (across all missions) can reach out to our Consult Service to discuss the wellness needs of their team and request more information about the supportive listening sessions and/or workshop our facilitators can offer to them. For more information, email covid19wellness@ohsu.edu.

The life-saving and world-changing discoveries that take place in laboratories around the globe come with risks. Laboratories may work infectious agents and other biohazardous materials that pose threats to humans, animals and even plant life. At OHSU, a special team is charged with protecting against and responding to safety threats in research environments. Guests include: Sarah Byers, Institutional Biosafety Committee Program Manager Harjinder Sardar, Biosafety Officer Patrick Davidson, Biosafety Specialist

OHSU School of Medicine Dean Sharon Anderson stepped down Sept. 30 after four years of service. President Jacobs appointed Dr. David Jacoby, professor and chair of medicine, as interim dean. He started his career at OHSU in 2003 as chief of pulmonary and critical care. Guests include: David Jacoby, M.D. Interim Dean, OHSU School of Medicine

Serilda Summers-McGee, principal and CEO of Workplace Change, stepped into the role of interim Vice President of Human Resources at OHSU on July 1st. Serilda shares her background, first impression and her strategies to make meaningful change. Guests include: Serilda Summers-McGee Interim Vice President Human Resources, OHSU Principal and CEO of Workplace Change

Content warning: In support of trauma-informed communications, please be aware that this message contains topics that may be activating for survivors of violence. OHSU takes seriously our responsibility to keep employees and patients safe. When employees are safe, their ability to flourish and contribute to a safe working environment increases. Unfortunately, our emergency department is seeing an increasing number of weapons entering patient care areas. As one solution, we are installing a metal detector in the emergency department entrance and will study its use for six months. Guests include: Desiree McCue, B.S.N., M.B.A., RN, CENP Director of nursing, Emergency Services David Jones, M.D. Associate professor of emergency medicine, OHSU School of Medicine

Veggies Rx is a program that seeks to curb food insecurity and give people the nutritional and educational resources to implement health lifestyle change. A recent study of 399 participants across Oregon gives data to its effectiveness. Guests include: Eecole Copen, M.S., R.D., L.D. Sustainable Food Programs Coordinator OHSU Food and Nutrition Services Tajwar Taher MD Candidate, Class of 2021

National Hospital Week is this week, May 9 through 15th. It’s an opportunity to celebrate hospitals, health systems and health care workers - as they support the needs of their communities. Last week, OHSU week featured conversations with employees who work in Mission Control and Hospital Transportation at OHSU. This week, we hear from our patients.

National Hospital Week is May 9-15. As a preview, we visit today with OHSU employees who work in Mission Control and hospital transportation – two essential but lesser seen parts of a well-run hospital. Listen to our guests tell the story of how they contribute to our patient care mission, plus hear them describe the unique sounds that are a part of their role. Guests include: • Coral Barreto-Costa, operations manager, Mission Control • Marley Bergeron, transportation aide, Hospital Transportation • Stephanie Gilliam, nurse manager, Mission Control • Alex Liguori, transportation aide, Hospital Transportation

Environmental Health and Safety supports and promotes a safe work environment. Each year, EHS partners with Oregon OSHA to host Safety Break. An event designed to explore safety tips and resources available at OHSU. Guests include: Debra Brickey Research Safety Manager Jason Righter Environmental Protection Manager Aaron Todd Workplace Safety Manager Wendy Walker EHS Manager

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. A month to highlight the importance of including people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. A policy change at the state level, senate bill 1606, guarantees Oregonians with disabilities access to people they trust to provide supports when they are in the hospital. Guests include: Kurt Freeman Director, Institute on Development and Disability, School of Medicine Gabreille Guedon Advocacy Coordinator, Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition Emily Cooper Legal Director, Disability Rights of Oregon

The Confidential Advocacy program provides confidential support services to OHSU members who have experienced any form of sexual misconduct — regardless of when or where it took place. CAP also provides education and training resources, self-care tools such as trauma-informed yoga and art therapy, and a community for survivors. Guests include: Stephanie McClure - Confidential Advocacy Program Director

Each fall, OHSU employees have the opportunity to review the employee benefits they’re enrolled in, make changes, opt out or re-enroll in flexible spending accounts. Get the scoop on this year’s Open Enrollment, including the new voluntary plans available in 2021. Guests include: Dominica Thompson, interim benefits supervisor

Life can be an emotional rollercoaster. Juggling work, family responsibilities and personal lives can be taxing. Add in a global pandemic, wildfires and poor air quality to the mix — 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone’s wellbeing. Guests include: Sydney Ey – Professor, Psychiatry, Associate Director, Resident and Faculty Wellness, Core Lead, Psychological Supports, COVID19 Wellness Task Force

Last year, more than seven hundred thousand people were hospitalized and over sixty thousand people died from influenza in the United States. Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated. It’s even more important this year with COVID-19 and influenza circulating at the same time. Guests include: Dawn Nolt – Pediatric Medical Director, Infection Prevention and Control Andrea Dayot – Registered Nurse, Occupational Health

#BlackInNeuro was a virtual conference dedicated to the success and support of all Black individuals in neuroscience-related fields. Organized in three weeks, the event united a new community of more than 300 people spanning multiple countries, career stages and research interests. Guests include: Andre Walcott, Ph.D. Scientific Program Management Scholar, Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center (CEDAR), OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Aqilah McCane, Ph.D. Postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Bita Moghaddam, Ph.D., chair and professor of behavioral neuroscience, OHSU School of Medicine.

The Rose, OHSU’s Employee Recognition Program, has supported members since 1992. If you’ve experienced one of those magical moments when someone makes your day – by treating you like family, looking out for your well-being, or making that extra effort to transforms a small act into a big difference – you know the type of people who are nominated for the award. By nominating an OHSU member, you are joining the community in thanks for their service excellence. Anyone can nominate an OHSU member for the award; a patient, supervisor or fellow employee, for service beyond the normal scope of their job. It's a simple act that only takes a few moments of your time but can have a huge impact on the OHSU members’ day. Guests include: Harold Odhiambo – Medical Interpreter

Since 1981, the OHSU Nurse-Midwifery Faculty Practice has been offering a wide variety of professional career pathways for students. Beyond pregnancy and childbirth care, Nurse-Midwives provide primary care, well-woman gynecology, family planning, fertility, and newborn care during the first 28 days of life. Guests include: Julia Vance – Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Clinical Nursing/NW Lisa Scott - Instructor, Clinical Nursing/MW Claudia Berg-Graessle – Instructor, SoN Nurse Midwifery Program/CNM

OHSU Health is responding to Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s order allowing non-urgent surgeries and procedures to resume. Because COVID-19 is not behind us, this can only happen with careful planning and precautions for continued safety. Learn about the phased plan for OHSU Health. Guests include: John Hunter, M.D., FACS, chief executive officer, OHSU Health

The benefits of expanding oncology radiation services to other communities in Oregon are plenty. Throughout Oregon, the goal is to improve access to quality healthcare by increasing our partnerships among the communities. Guests include: Charles Thomas, Jr., M.D. chair, radiation medicine and professor of radiation medicine, OHSU. Pehr Hartvingson, M.D., chief medical officer, CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, Columbia Memorial Hospital.

For teenagers with developmental disabilities, transitioning into adulthood can be especially challenging. OHSU offers a program that helps people with special health needs increase their independence and autonomy. The program is called Supported Decision-Making. It provides tools to help families of children with special needs make decisions on day-to-day life issues such as living arrangement, health care and financial matters. In today’s podcast, hear from a mother and her daughter about how OHSU’s Supported Decision-Making Program has transformed their lives. Guests include: - Chuck Smith, social worker and Parent Partner with the Family-to-Family Health Information Center in the OHSU Institute on Development and Disability - Margaret Maes, interpreter and Parent Partner with the Family-to-Family Health Information Center in the OHSU Institute on Development and Disability - Maria, mother who received help from the Supported Decision-Making Program - Abril, daughter who received help from Supported Decision-Making Program

Posters are a handy way to convey complex information in a streamlined format – and they’re relatively simple to create. By including the right elements and paying attention to visual design, any team or individual can elevate their work by turning it into not just a well-done project, but also a well-told story. Guests include: Debi Eldredge, Nursing Division Director of Quality, Research and Magnet Recognition

What does vision mean to you? A year-long exhibit called The Eye Love Project wants your perspective. The multi-media public awareness campaign will travel Portland throughout 2020 with the goal of sharing the wonder of vision and increase awareness of the importance of eye health. Guests include: Dr. David Wilson Director, Casey Eye Institute

Visitors to OHSU will have an opportunity to learn about Native health and how it is connected to community, the land and spirit. The OHSU Library is hosting a traveling exhibit called Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness. The exhibit examines health and medicine among contemporary American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. It explores the ties between wellness, illness and cultural life through a combination of interviews with Native people, artwork and objects. Visitors will hear and see stories through an interactive digital display. The exhibit is available at the OHSU Library, 3rd floor, until March 10, 2020. It is free and open to the public. Guests include: • Kris Alpi, University Librarian, OHSU • Erik Brodt, M.D., Director, Northwest Native American Center of Excellence

Most of the time, nurses are extremely busy taking care of patients — and sometimes they feel too busy to take care of themselves. To address this issue, a committee of nurses at OHSU looked at the science behind taking meals and breaks and created a campaign to address this important topic. With clever posters and a collaborative approach, the team – and ultimately, the entire nursing staff – is working toward positive change. Guests include: Tana Hall - Registered Nurse

A safety management platform at OHSU creates simplified tools for maintaining chemical inventories, inspection records and radiation safety. BioRAFT keeps everything in one place to support community safety and reduce accidents. It will also help maintain compliance with federal and state laws. Guests include: Elyse Paterson-Coleman – Safety Specialist 2, Environmental Health and Safety Thomas Ashton – Safety Specialist 2, Environmental Health and Safety

Two years ago, OHSU selected DNV Healthcare to replace The Joint Commission as the organization that performs onsite accreditation surveys. The purpose of these visits is still to validate that OHSU is meeting regulatory requirements – but there are some key differences in DNV’s approach. Rather than showing up to judge the hospital’s operations, they’re here to work collaboratively and confirm the positive work OHSU does for its patients every day. Guests include Cathy O’Brien, Director, Regulatory Affairs

Going green is more than a tagline, it’s a way of life. A new group called the Green Team is forming at OHSU to give guidance to departments on incorporating green initiatives in their everyday work. Guest: Madelyn Bryant – Health Unit Coordinator, Center for Women’s Health

When a child gets sick, education can often take a backseat to treatment. But that doesn’t have to be the case at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, where hospital school meets children at their level with specialized curriculum and experiences – creating a sense of community and normalcy for patients and families. Plus, a bonus to this week’s podcast - celebrate the season with gratitude from the School of Medicine. Guests include: Jane Albertson – Teacher, Hospital School Program at Doernbecher Children's Hospital Brenna Messner – Former student and patient at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital

For the past 12 years, OHSU students from all across the institution team up for the Health Care Equity Fair, a one-day event to provide important services to people from underserved communities. Hear from one of the co-organizers, who is a second year medical student, about how the event is part of bigger efforts to end health disparities and the impacted it has on the community beyond medical and health support. Guests include: Rachel Caron, M.D. Candidate, Class of 2022, co-organizer of the 2019 Health Care Equity Fair

CMS, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, requires that hospitals meet specific certification requirements for many of the programs they provide. Achieving certification demonstrates that the hospital meets or exceeds the appropriate standards of clinical readiness, patient safety and patient care. Recently, two teams from OHSU worked closely with DNV Healthcare – a worldwide accreditation and certification organization – to help create those certification requirements for two related programs: Chest Pain and Extracorporeal Life Support. Guests include: Judi Workman, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Critical Care and Emergency Services Firas Zahr - Medical Director, Cardiac Catheterization Lab David Zonies - Medical Director, Adult Extracorporeal Life Support Program Anthony Mulholland - Director, Cardiovascular Services Christine Bartlett - Nursing Director, Adult Critical Care

Beginning January 1, OHSU Health will begin operating a new Integrated Delivery System as part of its participation in Health Share of Oregon and the CCO 2.0. CCOs are coordinated care organizations which serve Oregon’s Medicaid population. Learn what this means for OHSU and for patients. Guests include: Katrina McPherson, M.D., chief medical officer, Office of Health Plan Services Johanna Warren, M.D., associate professor of family medicine, OHSU School of Medicine

OHSU recently won an award for sustainability. Kelsey Huwaldt sits down with members of the OR to discuss what efforts went into receiving this award. Guests include: Patty Kimbro – Nurse Manager Dan Nehls – Sustainable Operations Manager Jessica Watson – Registered Nurse Alex Farnham – Surgical Services Technician

34.9% of Oregonians live in rural and frontier communities where there is limited access to healthcare and providers. The Office of Rural Health at OHSU works to support Oregon's rural health clinics and critical access hospitals to strengthen the rural healthcare delivery system through a variety of services. Guests include: Robert Duehmig - Interim Director, Office of Rural Health Emma Felzien OHSU M.D. Candidate, Class of 2020 Raquel Moore - OHSU P.A., Class of 2020

The Daily Management System is a core component of the OHSU Performance Excellence System (OPEx) and an important part of a successful lean organization. A recent restructure of the training session creates a more hands-on approach to improvements – getting teams ready for their day. Guests include: Alphonse Nwerem - Performance Improvement Consultant David Quitmeyer - Director, Respiratory Care Services

House bill 2220 passed this spring, allowing dentists to provide vaccinations to their patients. The law takes effect, Jan. 2020. The OHSU School of Dentistry has launched the program along with a new vaccination training program for dental school students. Guests include: Phillip Marucha – Dean, School of Dentistry

“Health literacy” describes a person’s ability to understand and process health information — and it’s deeply affected by the complexity of the message, the physical and emotional state of the listener, and much more. OHSU’s Creative Director Megan Pugmire and Family Medicine Physician Cliff Coleman are both deeply involved in work that’s focused on improving health communications. The two of them sat down to talk about what staff members at OHSU can do to present complicated information in a way that makes sense for all. Guests include: • Megan Pugmire, Creative Director, OHSU Marketing • Cliff Coleman, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Clinical Thread Director for Professionalism, Ethics, and Communication, OHSU School of Medicine

Employee benefits are one of the most important aspects of a person’s employment, and are often a factor in the decision to join or stay with an organization. OHSU will hold its annual Open Enrollment beginning October 21st, when employees have the chance to choose a benefits package that best meets their needs. Guests include: Andrea Cahoe Supervisor, HR Service Center

On Sunday, Oct. 27, OHSU, Portland Fire and Rescue, American Medical Response and Portland Police, will participate in a full-scale active shooter simulation exercise. Practice and preparation for the worst could save lives and improve OHSU’s ability to respond. Tom Forsyth Training Lieutenant, OHSU Police Heath Kula Chief, OHSU Police, Director, Public Safety Susan Ferguson Health Care Emergency Manager

Introducing kids to health careers in middle school and high school significantly improves their chances of continuing their education in a health science field. An OHSU program called On Track is working with Oregon middle and high schools to increase the number of students from underrepresented minority backgrounds in the health sciences and in Oregon's biomedical workforce. Guests include: Kathryn Lenahan - Program Manager Azalea Martinez - Administrative Coordinator Danielle Jones - Program Coordinator

The Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute, OCTRI, community research hub is working to improve the health and wellness of all Oregonians. Engaging researchers, community members and organizations together - to support each other in community-based research. Guests include: Jackie Shannon - Professor Steven Blakesley – OCTRI, Senior Research Assistant Marlene Putman - Administrator, Tillamook County Health & Human Services Department

The Pacific Northwest Transplant Bank, based at OHSU, is part of a national network that collaborates with hospitals to bring organ and tissue donations to the recipients who need them. Executive Director Mike Seely shared with us some of the meaningful stories that have kept him going over 28 years with OHSU – and how we can register as donors ourselves. Guests include: Mike Seely outgoing executive director, Pacific Northwest Transplant Bank

The Spark Health Evaluation program is a starting point for understanding your health and what risk factors you may face. Spark offers anyone who completes a Spark Health Evaluation free enrollment in a Health Enhancement Program. Guests include: Kimberly Regner Program Technician Beth Kempton Senior Research Associate

In May, nearly two thirds of OHSU employees shared their voices in the 2019 employee survey. In August, those results were shared with leaders. And by October 31, those leaders will share the department's results with their teams. All of this leads to action planning as a team, which needs to be completed by the end of January. Guests include: Katy Fonner Senior Organizational Development Consultant

Investigation and discovery drive OHSU’s research environment — and bringing those discoveries to people who need them. Strengthening that path from the research lab to the clinic is where research meets human health. Guests include: Jonathan Jubera – Project Manager, OCTRI Melissa Mudd – Research Associate, OCTRI

As health disparities in underserved communities grow, the Youth Engaged in Science, YES! Program, strives to expose underrepresented students to science, scientific research and careers in related fields. The goal is to get kids excited about science through education, mentorship and hands-on experience to end health disparities in underserved communities. Guests include: Binyam Nardos - Post Doctoral Scholar, Behavioral Neuroscience Anita Randolph - Post Doctoral Scholar, Psychiatry Research Damien Fair - Associate Professor, Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Associate Scientist, Advanced Imaging Research Center

OHSU’s faculty senate is made up of thirty-one senators representing twenty-seven hundred OHSU faculty members. Senators are elected by their respective schools or units to be a voice of the faculty. Guests include: Karen Eden – President of Faculty Senate, Professor Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology Kristina DeShazo – Senator, Director of Collection Management, OHSU Library Terri Holter – Faculty Senate Administrative Assistant