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Genesis HealthCare System Elevates to a Level III-N Trauma Center Verification

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The Genesis HealthCare System Trauma Center recently elevated its trauma center to a Level III-N designation. The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) made the designation after recognizing the Genesis Trauma Center’s ability and dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. 

“Providing high quality and timely trauma care to our community is our top priority,” said Stuart Chow, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., F.A.C.S, Medical Director of Trauma and Acute Care Surgical Services at Genesis HealthCare System. “Genesis is committed to providing immediate care for injured patients.”

Genesis HealthCare System has been verified as a Level III Trauma Center since 2011 and has undergone the verification process every three years since that time. Starting in 2023, the new level “N” designation by the ACS-COT reflects 24-hour neurosurgery coverage to assess and manage neurologically injured patients such as head and spinal injuries. 

During the verification process, trauma care is evaluated utilizing numerous trauma quality metrics, including timely assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, emergency surgery, intensive care and post-hospital care of patients who have sustained a traumatic injury. This process also involves evaluation of the trauma program reviewing operational processes to ensure quality care is consistently being provided in all phases, including care in the pre-hospital setting through the rehabilitation phase.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College has over 72,000 members and is the largest association of surgeons in the world. Longstanding achievements have placed the ACS at the forefront of American surgery and have made it an important advocate for all surgical patients.

The Genesis HealthCare System Trauma Center recently elevated its trauma center to a Level III-N designation.

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Genesis HealthCare System Receives Healthy Business Council of Ohio Award

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Genesis HealthCare System received a Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) in 2024. HBCO has recognized Genesis for the last 10 years for its healthy work environment. HBCO annually reviews Ohio employers demonstrating their commitment to employees’ well-being by providing comprehensive health promotion and wellness programs. This program is called Healthy Worksite Recognition. In 2024, HBCO recognized 84 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices.

“We are honored to receive the Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio,” said Heather Shuster, Population Health & Wellness Manager at Genesis HealthCare System. “At Genesis, we want to continue implementing new opportunities and creating a healthier environment for our employees. In 2024, we offered employees the opportunity to participate in our annual wellness initiatives, free virtual sessions on Talkspace for mental and emotional health, nutrition counseling, wellness/health services and occupational well-being and safety.” 

Genesis HealthCare System has routinely implemented employees’ suggestions for a healthier workplace environment and provided programs that benefit employees’ physical and mental health. Genesis HealthCare System is developing new opportunities to keep employees healthy. 

For more information about the Healthy Worksite Recognition Awards, visit healthactioncouncil.org

Genesis HealthCare System Receives Healthy Business Council of Ohio Award

Genesis HealthCare System received a Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) in 2024.

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Helping Genesis Hospice Care Patients - Numerous Volunteer Opportunities Available

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Compassionate volunteers are needed at Genesis Hospice Care to help support patients nearing the end of life and their families. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, including in patients’ homes, in Morrison House, which is Genesis’ inpatient facility, and in nursing facilities.

 

“We are grateful for caring people in our community who give of their time to help our patients and their families,” said Pebbles Kieber, Director of Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services at Genesis HealthCare System.

 

Volunteers are needed for companionship with patients, assisting with mealtimes, pet or music therapy, deliveries to homes for birthdays and anniversaries, beautician and barber services, fundraising, and greeting, wayfinding and keeping the family kitchen stocked at Morrison House, among others.

 

Training is provided, and shifts are flexible to meet volunteers’ needs. To learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer and making a difference for patients near the end of life, call Genesis Hospice Care at 740-454-5364, or visit genesishcs.org/hospice, click on “Volunteer.”

 

Hospice 5 Star CMS 2024

Compassionate volunteers are needed at Genesis Hospice Care to help support patients nearing the end of life and their families.

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Genesis HealthCare System Recognized Nationally as One of the Best Places to Work in IT

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The Information Technology (IT) department at Genesis HealthCare System has been recognized as one of the top places to work for information technology professionals for the 11th time. This award, given by Computerworld, is an annual ranking of IT departments across all industries based on a comprehensive employee questionnaire. To be selected, IT departments must value challenging projects, possess a corporate culture emphasizing teamwork, invest in employees through training and career development initiatives, and have high employee retention.  

 

"On behalf of the entire IT team at Genesis HealthCare System, I am honored to accept this award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, innovation, and commitment of our team, who consistently strive to leverage technology to improve patient care and operational efficiency.” Said Ed Romito, Chief Transformation Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “Our success is built on a foundation of collaboration, problem-solving, and a shared dedication to our mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, and affordable healthcare. We are proud to contribute to the continued success of Genesis and look forward to further advancing our efforts to meet the evolving needs of our community."

 

The Computerworld questionnaire focuses on company offerings in categories like benefits, career development, diversity, equity and inclusion, future of work, training and retention. In addition, this year, the winners were reviewed and chosen by a panel of industry experts. The complete Best Places to Work in IT list is available online at Computerworld.com

 

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The Information Technology (IT) department at Genesis HealthCare System has been recognized as one of the top places to work for information technology professionals for the 11th time.

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Genesis Orthopedic Surgeon Obtains Additional Credentials

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Thai Trinh, M.D., FAANA, Board-certified and Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with Genesis Orthopedic Sports Medicine, recently earned the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The certification demonstrates Dr. Trinh’s commitment to providing patients with a high-quality of orthopedic care.

 

“We are proud of Dr. Trinh’s dedication to expanding his knowledge in the orthopedic sports medicine field,” said Carley Love, Director, Genesis Orthopedic Services. “Our patients benefit from Dr. Trinh adding this certification by receiving the best possible orthopedic sports medicine and surgical care.”

 

The Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine is earned by Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeons who have demonstrated qualifications in sports medicine beyond those expected of other orthopedic surgeons. This is done by obtaining additional training, having a practice characterized by a volume of cases in sports medicine, or having made significant contributions to this field.

 

Visit genesishcs.org/orthopedic to learn more about the Genesis Orthopedic Center and the Orthopedic Team.

 

Thai Trinh, M.D.

Thai Trinh, M.D., Earns Orthopedic Sports Medicine Certification.

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Genesis HealthCare System Named 2024 Most Wired

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Genesis HealthCare System was named one of the Most Wired® hospitals of 2024 by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

 

"Receiving this award for the ninth consecutive year reinforces our commitment to delivering outstanding care to our community," said Ed Romito, Chief Transformation Officer at Genesis HealthCare System. “This achievement also reflects the dedication and integrity of our entire team, who continue to deliver on Genesis’ mission and values."

 

Genesis is certified as a level 9 for Ambulatory Care and Acute Care again for 2024. These certifications place Genesis in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country utilizing integrated technology. The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program conducts an annual survey to assess how effectively healthcare organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. The survey assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in healthcare organizations at all stages of development, from early development to industry leading. The Digital Health Most Wired survey and recognition program serves as a comprehensive “Digital Health Check-up” for healthcare organizations.

 

Most Wired 2024

This places Genesis in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country utilizing integrated technology for the 9th consecutive year.

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Genesis Hospice Care Receives Five-Star Quality Rating

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Genesis HealthCare System’s Hospice Care program has been recognized with a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest possible rating. CMS determines the rating based on three publicly reported sets of data: the Hospice Item Set (HIS), Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS®) Hospice Survey data and administrative data (Medicare claims).


“As a nonprofit hospice provider, our team is committed to providing the highest quality of compassionate, end-of-life care to our patients and their families,” said Pebbles Kieber, Director of Genesis Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services. “The Five-Star Quality Rating from the CMS is a testament to our efforts, and we are honored that our patients’ families recognize the quality of our care.”


Genesis Hospice Care provides services to patients in their homes; in Morrison House, the area’s only inpatient hospice facility; and in nursing facilities during the end stages of a life-limiting illness. Families and caregivers are supported throughout patients’ care, and bereavement services are also available. To learn more about Genesis Hospice Care, visit genesishcs.org/hospice.

 

 

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Hospice 5 Star CMS 2024

Recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

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Genesis HealthCare System’s Heart & Vascular Institute Among the First in Ohio to Implement Procedure

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Genesis HealthCare System’s Heart & Vascular Institute recently became among the first in Ohio to use drug-coated balloons to treat in-stent restenosis. A patient has restenosis when an artery previously opened with a stent narrows again. The drug-coated balloon is a minimally invasive way to deliver drugs to a narrowed artery to limit the amount of restenosis or blockage regrowth after treatment.

 

“Some patients who had a stent will require another stent at some point,” said Abdulhay Albirini, M.D., a Fellowship-trained and Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute. “By using drug-coated balloons, we avoid adding an additional layer of metal and perhaps reduce the use of medications that can cause bleeding complications. We are grateful to continue introducing innovative procedures to benefit our community.”

 

The drug-coated balloon is inserted through a thin tube from a blood vessel in the wrist or groin to the narrowed artery. Once the balloon reaches the narrowed artery, it is inflated so the medication is distributed to the problem area. Most patients go home the same day as the procedure. 

 

Genesis Heart & Vascular Care

Through every aspect of Genesis Heart & Vascular Services, we are working to build a healthier future for our community.

Abdulhay Albirini, M.D.

Genesis HealthCare System’s Heart & Vascular Institute recently became among the first in Ohio to use drug-coated balloons to treat in-stent restenosis.

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Genesis HealthCare System’s Vascular Services Recognized for 25 Consecutive Years of Accreditation

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The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) recently recognized Genesis HealthCare System’s Heart and Vascular Institute for earning accreditation for 25 consecutive years of vascular ultrasonographic testing.

 

“Reaching this milestone is a testament to the outstanding team at Genesis,” said Matt Perry, President and CEO of Genesis HealthCare System. “For the past quarter century, our physicians, advanced practice nurses, sonographers and leaders have dedicated themselves to true excellence in patient care. Technology has drastically improved; clinical knowledge and standards have increased. Our exceptional team of caregivers continues to bring the latest advancements in vascular care to each patient they serve.”

 

Accreditation from the IAC demonstrates our commitment to high-quality patient care. It demonstrates that the vascular lab at the Genesis Heart and Vascular Institute has surpassed a rigorous evaluation and met or exceeded industry standards while maintaining a commitment to continuous quality improvement. 

 

Genesis Heart & Vascular Care

Through every aspect of Genesis Heart & Vascular Services, we are working to build a healthier future for our community. 

Heart & Vascular Accreditation

Accreditation from the IAC demonstrates our commitment to high-quality patient care.

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Free mammograms for those in need in October

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Several community businesses and healthcare organizations are partnering to offer free mammograms to those who can’t afford one due to lack of insurance, being under-insured or not having the ability to pay. Coconis Furniture, Marquee Broadcasting (WHIZ-TV), Genesis HealthCare System, Muskingum County Community Foundation, Southeastern Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Project, and Riverside Radiology/Lucid Health are committed to ensuring area residents receive this life-saving breast cancer screening regardless of their ability to pay.

 

During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, vouchers for free mammograms are available at Coconis Furniture locations and the Genesis Cancer Care Center for community members to pick up. Mammograms will be conducted at the Genesis HealthPlex in Zanesville or the Genesis Coshocton Medical Center by the end of 2024, free of charge.

 

For more information, contact Pebbles Kieber, Director, Genesis Cancer, Palliative Medicine and Hospice Services, at (740) 454-4274.

Organizations partnering to provide breast cancer screenings.

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