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Josh Floren, FACHE In his role as president, Floren has primary oversight of day-to-day activities and responsibility for the annual operating plan. He shares hospital leadership responsibilities with Chief Nursing Officer Christy Escandon, and Chief Medical Officer Steve Hadzima.

Josh Floren, FACHE, has been named president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. He had served as interim president since January.

            "While Josh has only been with Texas Health Resources for a short period of time, his commitment to advance care delivery, by working collaboratively with physicians on the medical staff and other caregivers, will enable Texas Health Plano to continue to lead the North Texas market in improving the health of the communities we serve," said Brett McClung, FACHE, executive vice president and North Zone operations leader at Texas Health Resources.

            Floren joined Texas Health Plano as vice president of professional and support services in July 2013. In this role, he provided oversight for ancillary and support services, including radiology, rehabilitation, pharmacy, orthopedic joint program and nutrition services.

            Floren was also instrumental in the opening of the Texas Health Ben Hogan Concussion Center Plano and also Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine Plano at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Under his leadership, Texas Health Plano was the first hospital in North Texas to offer EOS, a low-dose, 3-D imaging technology that provides another advanced diagnostic option for patients.

            Floren holds a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in health administration from Washington University in St. Louis. Immediately following his postgraduate fellowship, he was certified by General Electric as a Six Sigma Black Belt.

            An active community leader, Floren is a member of Leadership Plano, Class 32, a program of the Plano Chamber of Commerce dedicated to educating, developing and empowering current and future leaders. He is also the past president of the North Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives and was an advisory board member for both the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.

            Prior to joining Texas Health Plano, Josh served as vice president of operations at Parkland Health and Hospital System and associate administrator of the Charleston Area Medical Center Health System in Charleston, West Virginia.

            Floren enjoys spending time with his wife, Valerie, and their three children. He is an avid fan of Texas A&M football and enjoys coaching his children’s sports teams.

About Texas Health Plano

                Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 366-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, providing technologically advanced care to Plano and surrounding areas since 1991. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Plano has more than 1,600 employees and 1,300 physicians on the medical staff. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Plano.

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Texas Health Denton is offering a free "Shred-a-Thon" recycling event in honor of Earth Day.

Whether it’s dusty stacks of old pay stubs, mortgage or credit card statements, tax forms or utility bills, the threat of identity theft these days makes letting go tough.

That’s why Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, in honor of Earth Day 2015, is hosting a free “Shred-a-thon” event on Saturday, April 18. Personal paperwork will be safely shredded on-site beyond the leering eyes of identity thieves — and all the paper shreddings are recycled. More than 11,308 pounds of paper were shredded at last year’s event at Texas Health Denton, contributing to a total of almost 80,000 pounds at Texas Health facilities.

The on-site shredding services will be provided by Iron Mountain Incorporated. Individuals are allowed up to six boxes of paperwork — but cardboard, among other items, cannot be shredded. People will need to take their cardboard/totes back with them.

The Shred-a-thon day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Texas Health Denton, located at 3000 I-35 North, in the parking lot in front of the main hospital.

Items that can be shredded include:

  • All paper
  • Fasteners such as paper clips and staples
  • Notebooks and spirals
  • Business cards, brochures, banners, pamphlets and fliers

Items that are NOT to be shredded at this event include:

  • Cardboard          
  • Food or liquids of any type
  • Glass, plastic, aluminum
  • Batteries
  • Wrappers
  • Cans or bottles
  • Metal objects
  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • USB drives
  • Hard drives
  • Audio and video tape

Shred-a-Thon events are being held at seven hospitals across the Texas Health Resources system as well as at Texas Health headquarters in Arlington.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include orthopedics, cardiovascular services, oncology, pediatrics and women’s services. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Denton is one of the largest employers in Denton County with more than 900 employees and 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL or visit TexasHealth.org/Denton.  

 

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton invites community members affected by cancer to a monthly support group meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The Living With Cancer Support group meets in the Rio Grande conference room, located inside the hospital at 3000 N. I-35 in Denton.

The group is co-facilitated by Becky O’Shea, APRN, OCN, AOCNS, oncology clinical nurse specialist, navigator and cancer program coordinator, and Chaplain Trish Matthews. O’Shea, who has worked as an oncology nurse for almost 40 years, encourages everyone to attend and knows the power of hearing from your peers can help people dealing with a difficult diagnosis.

“All cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones are encouraged to attend our meetings,” said O’Shea. “As a facilitator, my main goal is to answer clinical questions and help patients navigate through their treatment and recovery, but the real power comes from sharing the personal experiences of our group members. Cancer can be very isolating, especially when patients feel that the world is moving on without them while they are focused mainly on fighting the cancer. Sharing personal stories, both triumphs and defeats, helps provide reassurance and fosters a spirit of solidarity.”

Chaplain Matthews also believes that the true value of the group is in the relationships built and the caring that is evident between participants.

“We laugh and we cry.” Matthews said. “We talk about ordinary, daily things and things that are extraordinary. Everyone is welcome and has a place, whether you are newly diagnosed, in the midst of treatment or nearing the end.” 

For more information about the support group, please call Becky O’Shea at 940-898-7002 or visit www.TexasHealth.org/DentonSupportGroups. 

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Melissa Winans, MBA-HCM, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is pleased to announced that Melissa Winans, MBA-HCM, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) after serving as the interim leader since June.

“Melissa is an excellent addition to the leadership team at Texas Health Denton,” said Stan Morton, FACHE, president of the hospital. “She brings a wealth of experience in patient care, and her dedication to patient safety and encouraging a collaborative working environment makes her the perfect choice for our CNO.”

Winans joined Texas Health Denton as director of Women and Infant Services in 2012. Since her arrival, patient satisfaction scores in women’s services have increased from the 16th percentile to the 88th percentile, and she was actively involved with seeking Pathway to Excellence designation, which the hospital achieved in early 2013. Also in early 2013, she added critical care services to her portfolio, taking responsibility for an additional 51 beds at the hospital.

“Nurses are on the front lines of patient care at Texas Health Denton, and I am proud to be leading a team that is so dedicated to quality, compassion and safety,” Winans said. “Being a nurse can be a difficult job, so being a part of an organization like ours that is so supportive of the nursing profession is a huge blessing. I look forward to continuing our tradition of nursing excellence in the Denton community.”

Winans has placed a high importance on continuing her education throughout her career. She earned a practical nursing degree from St. Cloud Technical College, an associate degree in nursing from Excelsior College, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Minnesota State University-Moorhead, a Master of Science in nursing in clinical systems management from Excelsior College, and a Master of Business Administration in health care management from Herzing University. Earlier this year she became a board-certified Nurse Executive Advanced and completed Leadership Denton.

When she’s not busy at the hospital, Winans enjoys watching a good football game and spending time with her husband, three grown children and her toy poodle.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States. 

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DENTON, TEXAS, November 18, 2014 – This Thanksgiving season, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Our Daily Bread, a community soup kitchen, are joining forces to ensure the community has a lot to be thankful for — good food and good health.  On Nov. 21, Our Daily Bread will be providing Thanksgiving meals to those in need, and Texas Health Denton will be offering free flu shots to the community.  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone over the age of six months receive the influenza vaccine yearly. Each year, the flu affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population, and accounts for more than 200,000 hospitalizations. Vaccines will be available to those 18 years or older on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 940-898-7357.

Date:               Friday, Nov. 21

Time:               10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Location:        Our Daily Bread, affiliated with St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

                       300 W. Oak Street, Suite #100

                       Denton, TX 76201

Laurie Long, Ph.D., community health program manager at Texas Health Denton said, “Getting your flu shot is a simple way to be proactive and prevent illness due to the flu. Having a free clinic like this one is a wonderful opportunity for our residents, and it’s just one way that Texas Health Denton is committed to the health and well-being of our community.”

“We have over 1,500 hungry guests registered for this event,” said Millie Bell, executive director of Our Daily Bread, which usually serves about 200 meals per day to the community. “With half of them homeless, they come to enjoy a hot, nutritious meal and other services we provide. We are so appreciative of the giving spirit of Texas Health Denton for providing one more way to help us care for the less fortunate in our community and keep them healthy.”

For more information about Our Daily Bread or to volunteer at the event, please call 940-765-7607.

For more information about Texas Health Denton, please visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread is a community soup kitchen that serves a free, nutritious lunch meal Monday through Friday to the hungry and homeless in Denton County and surrounding areas.  Our Daily Bread operates out of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, the host church, with the support of 24 other churches within the community, from all denominations.  Year to date, Our Daily bread serves on average 204 meals per day.  Since it opened in June 2000 as an ecumenical mission of 16 churches, Our Daily Bread has served over 573,948 meals to the hungry, according to the August 2014 Executive Director Report.  In addition to lunch meals, Our Daily Bread provides a continental breakfast when the doors open at 10:00 AM.   When the emergency shelter is open at night, the doors open at 8:00 AM to accommodate the closure of the shelter during the daytime and breakfast is provided earlier.  Since 1/01/2011, Our Daily Bread has enrolled 1,535 clients.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

 

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DENTON, TEXAS, November 12, 2014  – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and the Denton Area Partnership for End of Life Care (DAPEC) will be hosting Denton Decision Days on Friday, Nov. 14, at the hospital.  The free event will provide community members the opportunity to learn about advance directives and how to set up a medical power of attorney.

“Having been a nurse for 17 years, I think the common feeling is that people do not want to talk about planning for medical crisis because it makes them feel scared or sad,” said Owen Buntyn, R.N., certified hospice and palliative care nurse and manager of palliative care services at Texas Health Denton. “But the majority of patients I’ve seen who are in a health crisis are unable to make their own needs known. Taking a few minutes to fill out advanced directives can ensure that you, as the patient, have your wishes honored and the people who love and support you have peace of mind about how they represent you through the process. The reality is that advanced directives are as specific and individualized as the person who fills them out.”  

The session begins with a 30-minute presentation about advance directives and medical power of attorney. Experts will be available for individual discussion afterward, and attendees will receive forms to complete a living will and a medical power of attorney. Notaries and witnesses will be available to finalize documents at no cost, and all attendees are asked to bring photo identification.

Time:               2 to 5 p.m.

Date:               Friday, Nov. 14

Location:        Rio Grande Conference Room

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

3000 N. I-35 Highway

Denton, TX 76201

“Denton Decision Days is an opportunity to get your advanced directives and medical power of attorney completed so that you can have peace of mind knowing that your desires will be followed when you cannot speak for yourself,” said Trish Matthews, chaplain at Texas Health Denton.

“Take advantage of this great opportunity to proactively choose who advocates for you in a medical crisis if you are unable to do so,” said Denton Mayor Chris Watts. “Your loved ones will be glad you did." 

For more information about DAPEC, contact Ginny Hudson at DAPEC@aol.com or 940-367-0598.   

For more information on the hospital, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About the Denton Area Partnership for End-of-Life Care

The Denton Area Partnership for End-of-Life Care is a not for profit 501©3 organization, affiliated with the Denton Foundation for Health Education. The mission of DAPEC is to improve end-of-life care for all communities and cultures in the Denton area.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

 

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DENTON, TEXAS, September 8, 2014 – Childhood obesity is a significant problem for today’s youth, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that numbers have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. To address this critical area of well-being, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton has been accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Qualifications. Bariatric surgery is an option to help reverse serious life-altering and life-threatening medical conditions in adolescents who may be appropriate candidates.

Texas Health Denton was originally recognized as a Center of Excellence by the MBSAQIP in 2010 for the hospital’s demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. The standards for the adolescent qualifications were set by the MBSAQIP in early 2014, and Texas Health Denton is one of few hospitals nationwide to have achieved the qualification, along with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

“Having a bariatric program that can meet the needs of both adults and adolescents takes incredibly dedicated employees and a team of pediatric hospitalists on the medical staff, which we have at Texas Health Denton,” said Stan Morton, FACHE, president of the hospital. “Our goal is to offer treatment options that meet the needs of patients in a safe and effective way.”

According to the CDC, Children and adolescents who are obese are much more likely to have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or pre-diabetes, sleep apnea, joint problems and psychological problems, and are more likely to be obese as adults.  In a study published in the Jan. 2009 issue of Pediatrics, teens who had gastric bypass surgery showed dramatic, often immediate, remission of type 2 diabetes post-surgery. 

The bariatric program at Texas Health Denton will follow the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics and MBSAQIP for adolescents under consideration for weight loss surgery, which include requirements that patients should:

  • Have failed six or more months of organized attempts at weight management. This should be determined with the assistance of a physician.
  • Have attained or nearly attained physiologic or skeletal maturity. This generally occurs at age 13 or older for girls and at age 15 or older for boys.
  • Be severely obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 40, with serious obesity-related problems; or have a BMI of greater than 50 with less severe obesity-related problems.

“The recent designation confirms the hospital’s commitment to patients undergoing weight-loss surgery,” said David Provost, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., bariatric surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Denton and on staff at Provost Bariatric Surgery, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice in Denton. “This is a viable treatment option for a select group of patients, and is one part of an overall treatment plan that includes many different facets of support including medical and psychological follow-up."

For more information on the hospital, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 25 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources. It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Texas Health Physicians Group, outpatient facilities, behavioral health and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education. For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

 

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L-R Lisa Benton, LMSW, social worker, Trish Matthews, pastoral care manager, Dr. Timothy Harris, chief medical officer, Owen Buntyn, R.N., manager of palliative care services.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Faith Presbyterian Hospice are pleased to announce they will be offering a comprehensive inpatient palliative care program for patients and families that are facing serious illnesses. 

The palliative care program has designated family care suites, which will be housed on the fourth floor of the hospital, and will be the first of its kind in Denton. The rooms have been designed with the patient and their families’ needs in mind offering serene, home-like settings.    

“At Texas Health Denton, we are constantly working to meet the needs of our community,” said Timothy Harris, M.D., chief medical officer at the hospital. “As a physician in this community I have seen the need for palliative care, a need which is going to continue to grow. When the opportunity presented itself to work with Faith Presbyterian Hospice, an organization that has similar values as our own, we knew this would be an excellent chance to better serve our patients and the community.”

According to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, the number of U.S. hospitals offering palliative care services is growing rapidly. The program is designed to help patients who are experiencing pain, stress and or other symptoms due to a serious illness, and will also help patients and their families navigate the healthcare system.

“There is a common misconception that palliative care only means end-of-life care,” said Owen Buntyn, R.N., certified hospice and palliative care nurse at Faith Presbyterian Hospice. “This is not true. Anyone with a serious illness can benefit from the expertise of a palliative care program like ours. Hospitals can be confusing, and when someone has a serious illness, the options and treatments available can be overwhelming.  Whether you are in the hospital receiving treatment or facing end-of-life decisions, we bring our expertise in managing your symptoms and maximizing your quality of life.  When curative treatment is no longer an option, this partnership provides a guided transition from palliative care to hospice care, making a difficult time easier.”

The palliative care program’s care team includes specially-trained nurses, social workers and chaplains that are employed by both the hospital and Faith Presbyterian Hospice. The goal is to provide mind, body and spiritual care for the entire family during their time at the hospital.

“When you have a loved one in the hospital for an extended period of time, it can be very draining on the whole family,” Harris said. “Our palliative care rooms are set up to be more comfortable for extended visits from family, and offer amenities for visitors that are not found in other areas of the hospital. This is one of the many layers that we are adding to help take care of the family as a whole.”

“Faith Presbyterian Hospice is honored to serve alongside Texas Health Denton in addressing the Denton community’s palliative care needs,” said Cindy Douglas, R.N., vice president of clinical program development for Faith Presbyterian Hospice. “Together we have developed a valuable service that will meet the needs of patients and families as they navigate their healthcare.”

Patients who are interested in the palliative care program can be referred by their physician or call the palliative care line for more information at 940-231-8303.

For more information on the hospital, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 25 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources. It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Texas Health Physicians Group, outpatient facilities, behavioral health and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education. For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

About Presbyterian Communities and Services

Located in the Dallas metroplex, Presbyterian Communities and Services (PC&S) is a not-for-profit organization of 5-Star rated independent and continuing care communities and leading hospice services. Founded in 2008, PC&S brings together Grace Presbyterian Village, Presbyterian Village North and Faith Presbyterian Hospice to offer a diverse range of programs and services to individuals of all faiths. The PC&S family is dedicated to the mission of enriching lives by extending exceptional care and empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest. For more information, visit http://www.prescs.org.

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DENTON, TEXAS, June 6, 2014 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton earned an “A” grade for patient safety, according to the latest Hospital Safety Scores from The Leapfrog Group. The organization used publicly available quality and safety measures, as well as leadership commitment to creating a safe environment for patients, to come up with the letter grades.

Nationally, only about a third of the 2,522 hospitals scored were ranked “A.” Twelve Texas Health Resources hospitals received the top grade, including Texas Health Denton.

“Our A grade reflects the hard work of all of our employees, nurses and the doctors on our medical staff,” Timothy Harris, M.D., chief medical officer at the hospital, said. “Every day we challenge ourselves to provide safe and high quality care for the population of Denton and the surrounding communities, and it is very rewarding to be recognized.”

The Leapfrog Group bases the Hospital Safety Score on national performance measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to produce a single score representing a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

Individual hospital scores can be viewed at the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

“The rankings represent our commitment to making patient safety and quality improvement top priorities,” said Linda Gerbig, senior vice president of performance and quality outcomes for Texas Health. “We’re pleased to be recognized on a national level for our efforts.”

A national advocate for transparency and accountability in health care safety and quality, Texas Health on April 30 published its “Quality and Safety Report to the Community: A Transparent Report Card from Texas Health Resources.” Texas Health is the first health system in Texas and one of only a few in the U.S. that is publicly posting quality and safety data based on independent, nationally recognized clinical indicators. Go to www.TexasHealth.org/Quality-Reports to view the report.

For more information on the hospital, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 25 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources. It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Texas Health Physicians Group, outpatient facilities, behavioral health and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education. For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

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L-R Stan Morton, hospital president, Shelley Lewis, administrative assistant, Kathy Srokosz, assistant chief nursing officer, Melissa Winans, director of women and infant services and critical care services, Judy Conedera, director of professional practice and education, Debbie Bostic, chief nursing officer, Simone Turner, director of nursing and acute care services and Dr. Timothy Harris, chief medical officer.

DENTON, TEXAS, May 2, 2014 – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Texas Health Denton and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

 “This acknowledgement reflects our dedication to nursing excellence and quality,” Stan Morton, FACHE, president of Texas Health Denton, said. “As an organization we are constantly looking for ways to improve our processes and quality initiatives, and the end result is better care for our patients.”

As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, Texas Health Denton is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace. The designation was granted based on an extensive application process that includes a staff survey to determine whether the hospital exhibits the “Pathway to Excellence Criteria” set by the ANCC. The recognition requires evidence of the hospital’s quality initiatives and dedication to providing a positive work environment for nursing staff, based on a confidential survey. The survey must be completed by at least 51 percent of the nursing staff.

“Achieving this designation was a rigorous process, and we are so thankful to our care team members that were so dedicated to our success,” Deborah Bostic, R.N., M.S.N., chief nursing officer at the hospital, said. “At Texas Health Denton we place a lot of importance on working in a collaborative environment, and encouraging our staff to excel in their careers and with patients.  Receiving Pathway really enforces that our efforts to support our nurses are making a difference, which directly relates to patient experience.”

Texas Health Denton joins the 114 hospitals nationally that are Pathway to Excellence designated. There are seven other wholly-owned Texas Health hospitals that have achieved either Pathway to Excellence or Magnet designation by the ANCC.

For more information on the hospital, visit www.TexasHealth.org/Denton.

About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton is a 255-bed acute-care, full-service hospital that has served North Texas and southern Oklahoma since 1987. The hospital’s services include: heart and vascular; a Level III neonatal intensive care unit; a pediatric unit; orthopedics and sports medicine; neck, spine and pain management; emergency medicine; an accredited sleep center; women’s services; and a weight loss surgery program that has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. As one of the largest employers in Denton County, Texas Health Denton has more than 900 employees and more than 300 physicians on the medical staff practicing in more than 45 specialties. Texas Health Denton is an accredited chest pain center, and is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and designated by the State of Texas as a Primary Stroke Facility. Texas Health Denton is an affiliate of Texas Health Resources, one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States.

About Texas Health Resources

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States. The health system includes 25 acute care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources. It includes the Texas Health Presbyterian, Texas Health Arlington Memorial and Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, Huguley Memorial Medical Center, Texas Health Physicians Group, outpatient facilities, behavioral health and home health, preventive and fitness services, and an organization for medical research and education. For more information about Texas Health Resources, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit TexasHealth.org.

About American Nurses Credentialing Center

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence. ANCC's internationally renowned credentialing programs certify nurses in specialty practice areas; recognize healthcare organizations for promoting safe, positive work environments through the Pathway to Excellence Program® and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care™; and accredit providers of continuing nursing education. In addition, ANCC provides leading-edge information and education services and products to support its core credentialing programs.

 

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