- News & Press Releases, Women's HealthGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) Women’s Center for Pelvic Health has been awarded the Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence (SCOPE) for Women’s Health. They are one of only two women’s health practices in the state of Maryland, and among only 95 in the country, to receive this designation. The certification, awarded by the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), recognizes medical practices that are leaders in women’s health care. The ACOG affirms that patient safety is essential to providing optimal health care for women, and implementation of patient safety measures can reduce medical errors and risk, and lead to positive patient outcomes. To achieve the recognition, the center underwent a rigorous review process. Surveyors gathered real-time data and analyzed patient-safety concepts and techniques in the office. Satisfying all criteria, the center was granted the three-year SCOPE certification. AAMC Women’s Center for Pelvic Health is located in Annapolis, Bowie, Odenton and Easton. The center’s team of urogynecologists and nurse practitioners specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor conditions. Team members collaborate and develop care plans for patients of all ages, from those with minor issues to individuals suffering from complex conditions requiring advanced surgery and care. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 443-481-1199.0
- News & Press Releases, Senior CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has been selected as one of four health systems nationally to develop a prototype model aimed to transform care for older adults. With a $250,000 grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation, AAMC will work over the course of 42 months to co-design and test the Age-Friendly Health Systems prototype with a goal to measurably improve care for older adults while lowering costs. “Anne Arundel Medical Center is dedicated to enhancing the health of the people we serve, especially our most vulnerable populations,” said Barbara Jacobs, chief nursing officer at AAMC. “We value partnerships in our quest to change health care, and we are thankful to The John A. Hartford Foundation for selecting Anne Arundel Medical Center to be among those leading this effort. We look forward to shaping and sharing this new model of care for older adults.” “We are so pleased to be working with Anne Arundel Medical Center and are excited about their early and rapid momentum on this most important initiative,” said Terry Fulmer, PhD, RN, FAAN, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation. “We believe we’re starting a movement and Anne Arundel Medical Center will be at the forefront.” The prototype will focus on indicators of a broader shift in delivering high quality care for older adults. Indictors include medication, mobility, mentation (e.g. cognitive status/confusion) and whether care aligns with what truly matters to the patient. The goal is that by 2020, evidence-based models developed by the four health systems will be shared with more than 1,000 hospitals and health systems across the United States.0
- News & Press Releases, OrthopedicsGeneral Page Tier 3BlogCyrus Lashgari, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Anne Arundel Medical Group (AAMG) Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists, was recently elected to be a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) society. Only 11 orthopedic surgeons in the state of Maryland are part of this prestigious invitation-only organization. ASES is an association of leading national and international orthopedic surgeons who specialize in surgery of the shoulder and elbow. Through educational programs and by encouraging research, the organization seeks to foster and advance the science and practice of shoulder and elbow care. ASES consists of 661 members. Dr. Lashgari is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College, Dr. Lashgari completed medical school at New York University, where he graduated with the Golver C. Arnold surgical award and honors from the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Washington University, and there earned the Resident Teacher’s award. He is a founding member of the Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons and co-chair of the Mid-Atlantic Shoulder Surgeon Case Conference. As an ASES member, Dr. Lashgari will serve as a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.0
- News & Press ReleasesGeneral Page Tier 3BlogAnne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) is currently experiencing a high volume of patients with influenza (flu). The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reports an increase in flu cases statewide. In order to reduce the spread of flu, AAMC is limiting hospital visitors in the following ways: People under age 12 should not visit. People experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should not visit. AAMC’s Clatanoff Pavilion will allow siblings to visit after the birth of a new child, but parents must be sure siblings are not ill. Flu Symptoms You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches and chills Headache Fatigue Fighting the Flu Stay home and get plenty of rest. Drink clear fluids to keep from getting dehydrated. Cover your coughs and sneezes to prevent spreading flu to others. Most people with the flu do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a high-risk group, contact your health care provider. Certain people are at high risk of serious flu-related complications including young children, people 65 and older, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions. The emergency room should be used for people who are very sick. You should not go to the emergency room if you are only mildly ill. If you go to the emergency room and you are not sick with the flu, you may catch it from people who do have it. If you have the emergency warning signs of flu sickness, you should go to the emergency room. Emergency warning signs in children: Fast breathing or trouble breathing Bluish skin color Not drinking enough fluids Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Fever with a rash Emergency warning in adults: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting0
- Community, Graduate Medical EducationGeneral Page Tier 3BlogIn 2014, Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) was proud to earn institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This July, our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program will welcome our first class of surgical residents. Our surgical residency is phase one of establishing a full GME program. As we look forward to the incoming residents, we’re reminded of the teaching activities AAMC has engaged in for years. AAMC has a long history of providing an excellent training ground for future generations of physicians and health care professionals. Successful AAMC fellowships in fields such as breast surgery and minimally invasive surgery demonstrate that young physicians are benefiting from our strong culture of quality and safety, as well as our emphasis on patient- and family-centered care. AAMC general surgery research fellow Dr. Adam Weltz, of Columbia, Md., reflects on his career: Dr. Adam Weltz Q: Why did you choose AAMC for your fellowship? A: I was looking for a two-year fellowship after completing general surgery residency [at University of Maryland Medical Center] that included one year of clinical research and one year of advanced minimally invasive surgery. I was very familiar with a lot of the previous work Dr. Adrian Park [chair of AAMC’s Department of Surgery] had been involved with and developed, and I specifically wanted to train under his leadership. Q: Who or what at AAMC has had the greatest impact on your career here so far? A: The culture at AAMC is very different from other institutions I have been a part of. There is a real focus on physician well-being and quality of life that is missing at other places. Q: What has been your most valuable achievement or standout moment as a research fellow at AAMC? A: My daily interactions and work with the surgical staff including Dr. Adrian Park, Dr. Igor Belyansky and Dr. Hamid Zahiri, to name a few, have really fostered a wonderful mentorship experience. Together, we have submitted over a dozen abstracts to national and international meetings, numerous manuscripts to high-impact journals and will be presenting our work all over the world this year. Q: What do you look forward to next year as a clinical fellow? A: I plan to join a robust academic program with sound senior mentorship and lots of personal growth potential. I also plan to participate in medical-relief mission work across the globe. Q: How has AAMC contributed to your medical philosophy? A: My medical philosophy has always been about putting the patient first, above anything else. AAMC shares that similar philosophy and strengthened my commitment to providing the best possible care I can.0
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