Newsletter XIII February 2001
CCMS and UNSOM Alumni Assoc. Mixer
President’s Message – Does my patient speak English?
Clark County Medical Society New Members January 2001
January 2001 Provisional Members
Clark County Medical Society Board of Trustees Minutes
The Clark County Medical Society’s 2001 Charity Gala, held
on Saturday, January 27 at the Four Seasons, raised
$15,000 for the CCMS Medical & Nursing Scholarship Fund.
The Clark County Medical Society and the University of Nevada School of Medicine Alumni Association will be
holding their first joint mixer on
This event is FREE and each guest will receive one raffle ticket and one drink ticket when they arrive. Hot hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP at 739-9989 for this fun evening.
Raul T. Meoz, M.D., CCMS President 2000-2001
As per the 1990 census, an
estimated 14 million US residents have limited knowledge of English. Although
the concentration of non-English-speaking minorities is greater in cities such
as
The process of health care delivery to this subset of the population has many nuances. It goes beyond merely being able to translate into the patient’s language word for word what the health care provider is trying to convey. We also need to be able to understand what our patient is trying to tell us.
The interpretation of the health message is not only complicated by language differences, but also by lack of knowledge of technical terms and, just as important, cultural barriers. An informed decision regarding health care can only be made when the patient and his/her relatives thoroughly understand the information given. Many times we delude ourselves into thinking that we have done a good job of getting the message across, when in reality we have a frightened individual on the other side of this language wall who is afraid to ask questions and thus unable to cooperate fully in his/her care. In addition, we should realize that some of our minority patients, while able to speak English well enough to get by in their daily life, might have lesser command of the written word. This may be of importance when asking them to fill past medical history questionnaires or, more critically, read and sign a consent form.
What can we do? While it may not be practical or cost effective to have an interpreter in our office for every circumstance, we can at least be prepared when we happen upon a situation where language may be a problem. Often there will be a relative that will provide the translation. In those situations, we must take into consideration that the interpreter may not be able to understand the medical terms and may not be able to pass on the information the way we would want it to be done. In addition, the patient may not be comfortable discussing certain details of his/her health history through the interpreter and the interpreting individual may have difficulty passing on certain delicate information.
Depending upon the volume of non-English speaking patients in our practice, we may want to provide translated written materials that describe the procedures we perform. Many are available through specialty societies or the NIH as well as from support groups. When disseminating information on preventive medicine, it may be very useful to provide such materials in languages other than English, depending upon the segment of the population we are trying to reach.
As health care providers, we must
also be award of Title VI of the Civil Rights act of 1964 and of the existence
of a policy guidance issued by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. This guidance clarifies the
responsibilities of providers of health and social services regarding access to
translations and interpreters by those individuals with limited English
proficiency. The OCR issued its guidance on
This is applicable to the recipients of Medicaid or other Federal financial assistance. Copies of the policy can be downloaded from the Health Care Financing Administration’s web site at www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/smd83100.htm. By being aware of the barriers to effective communication, we will be able to provide better for all our patients. We will also find that this directed care should be more cost-effective, as our better-informed patients will have an easier time finding their way in the road to recovery.
The CCMS database contains information on physicians who speak, collectively, almost all foreign languages. You can call CCMS at 739-9989 to locate a physician specialist with specific language skills.
· KNUU radio (KNEWS AM 970) is featuring a new half-hour radio show focusing on compassionate care for terminally ill patients and end-of-lifecare issues. The 13-week series, airing Saturday mornings at 8:05, offers information designed to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support and to make weighty issues surrounding end-of-life care less daunting. Hosted by Nathan Adelson Hospice Public Relations Director Michael Delaney, the program features guest interviews on topics ranging from eligibility for hospice care to volunteer services and grief counseling. Listeners are encouraged to e-mail suggested topics and questions to Delaney at www.nah.org.
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Nursing students at Community College of
Southern Nevada (CCSN), selected Beth Regal to be the
keynote speaker at their recent graduation ceremony. A registered nurse and
· The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have two new support groups for patients with Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Hodgkin’s disease and their families. For more information or details contact Deann Cline or Heather Holly-Freitag at 436-4220.
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· Desert Radiologists has hired a contracts director to manage all functions related to provider contracts. As Contracts Director, Jene Pellettieri will ensure that existing and future relations remain profitable for Desert Radiologists. Pellettieri has an extensive background in healthcare contract management and systems analysis.
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· Heart disease is the number one killer in developed western countries. A majority of heart attacks can be prevented if the conditions that lead to their occurrences are diagnosed early enough. The Cardiac Scoring test enables the detection and quantification of calcified lesions in the coronary arteries. The presence of these lesions are a sign that the patient is developing atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and the the patient’s risk of heart attack may be increasing. For more information on the assessment, call Desert Vascular Institute at 794-4DVI.
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DR. MICHAEL RESNICK will be hosting Inside
Health on NEWS 13 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at
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DR. LARRY YU became a Fellow of the
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Past CCMS member DR. CARLOS C. GARIBAY died
December 31.Dr. Garibay was a ten year resident of
Jonathan Bernstein, MD, Pediatric
Hematology,
Cheryl Jayne, MD, Diagnostic Radiology, 2020 Palomino Lane #100, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Stephen H. Miller, MD, Internal Medicine, 2020 Goldring Ave. #206, Las Vegas, NV 89106
Kimberly Walton, MD, Ob/Gyn, 8480
S. Eastern Ave.,
Noel Yumiaco,
MD, Pathology,
If you have any pertinent information about the following
candidates, please contact: CCMS,
Tali Arik, MD – Cardiology
James Balodimas, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Daniel Batlan, MD – Pain Management
Hossein Shafiee Beheshti, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Khoi Minh Dao, MD – Orthopedic Surgery
Hector L. Gomez, MD – Internal Medicine
Robert Kleinman, MD Diagnostic Radiology
Gary R. Lee, MD – Family Practice
Kevin Miller, MD – Ophthalmology
Arthur A. Montes, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Edward M. Nathan, MD – General Surgery
Michael L. Resnick, MD – Ob/Gyn
John J. Rush, MD – Emergency Medicine
Luis M. Sanchez, MD – Internal Medicine
Harold A. Tate, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Peter L. Weidenfeld, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
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Dr. Meoz called the meeting to
order at
Action Items
Minutes:
Dr. Evins moved to approve the November Minutes
Dr. Ellerton second the Motion, which passed unanimously
Financial Report
Dr. Wax read the financial report as of
Revenue: $ 292,903.52 which is 59% of projected revenue for the fiscal year to date.
Expenses: $186,460.81 which is 39% of projected expenses for the fiscal year to date.
Cash Balance: $ 272,918.44, an increase of 13% over this time last year. As this is the report for the end of the SIXTH month of the fiscal year, the budget should reflect 50%
Dr. Wax moved to approve the December Financial Report
Dr. Ellerton seconded the Motion which passed unanimously.
Administrative Report
Lisa reported
1) Membership is at 707 as compared to 611 this time last year;
2) Based upon current membership, we are entitled to 35 delegates, what we budgeted for;
3) Marisol was introduced as PR Assistant, who is helping with the Charity Gala and the 2001 Directory. She will take over any committees Tricia was previously assigned;
4) The first delegate
meeting for CCMS Southern Delegation was scheduled for tonight, and we will
meet. Dr. Garry rescheduled it for Tuesday, January 23 at
5) Protection One provided a quote for $57/month for service, which is about $5 more than ADT. A quote for a one time charge for the video camera of $950 and installation charge of $1900 for the magnetic lock release necessary for video.
Dr. Evins moved to change to Protection One
Dr. Wax seconded the motion which passed unanimously
Building Committee
Report
Dr. Teijiero reported she would be working with Marisol on the Building Committee
Community Relations
Committee
Dr. Kingsley reported
1) The Charity Gala is on January 27 at the Four Seasons. Sponsors are needed, so please take donations forms to drug reps and vendors.
2) New ads have been placed in LV Family Magazine and Welcome Home Magazine.
3) A mixer with the
4) A PSA was done for Glaucoma Month (January). 6)Website proposals have been given to the committee and will be reviewed.
Credentials Committee
Dr. Meoz presented the Provisional and Full Members (see page 8 for the full list): as well as the following physicians for Life Membership:
LIFE MEMBERS
Douglas F. Wong, MD – Mem. Since 1979
S. Joseph La Mancusa, MD – Mem. Since 1961
Bernard Feldman, MD, MPH – Mem. Since 1976
Dr. Ellerton moved the physicians presented be accepted as Provisional, Full and Life members
Dr. Kwalick seconded the motion, which passed unanimously
Membership Committee
Dr. Hyer reported
About 50 members are dropped for non-payment of dues and about 20 members rejoin during the same year. Therefore, no reason to extend the time for dues to be paid.
NSMA Delegation
Lisa reported
Although the delegate meeting was cancelled, anyone present may still meet after the BOT meeting. The regular meeting was rescheduled for next week.
New Business
1) Dr. Wax discussed a letter received from Dr. Havens in regards to the BME’s re-certification requirements for 2003.
2) Self-funding malpractice insurance was discussed. Dr. Meoz appointed Dr. Steinberg and Dr. Wax to a self-funded malpractice sub committee.
3) Dean Miller stated he met with Mr. Tanaka from
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at
UMC For additional information please call 383-2604
February 20
NICU Journal Club
February 22
Ortho Trauma Conf.
Tumor Board
Perinatal Neonatal Int. Rounds 12:30 p.m - UMC BCU
February 23
Medical Grand Rounds
February 28
OB/Gyn Grand Rounds
MAY 5-8
Academy of Correctional Health Professionals. Clinical Updates in Correctional Health Care, 6th Annual Spring Educational Conference. Alexis Park Resort. Call 773-880-1460 or www.ncchc.org.
MARCH 10
Race For The Cure. Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Galleria at Sunset. Call 252-7223.
MARCH 14
Ethics & Managed Care. Presented by Southwest Medical Assoc. Held at Sierra Health Services Auditorium. RSVP by 3/9 at 877-8649, Kelly Paylor.
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