MountainView Hospital

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New 'life-changing' AFib treatment helps Las Vegas patients Las Vegas doctors are the first in the state to perform new procedures to treat AFib. New 'life-changing' AFib treatment helps Las Vegas patients

MountainView Hospital is the first hospital in Nevada to conduct a Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA), a new minimally-invasive intervention for patients suffering from AFib treatment.

The procedure was done by Dr. Niuton Koide, Las Vegas Heart Associates, and Dr. Erik Sirulnick, Nevada Cardiology Associates, in the MountainView Hospital catherization lab. PFA is a technology that uses electrical pulses to kill targeted cardiac muscle cells, creating scar tissue that blocks the faulty electrical signals that cause atrial fibrillation, commonly referred to as AFib.

In treating AFib, pulsed field ablation utilizes a controlled electric field to selectively ablate cardiac tissue that is causing irregular heartbeats. This new treatment method has been shown to minimize the risk of damage to surrounding tissues. This is because pulsed field ablation disables cardiac cells using electricity rather than extreme temperatures used in the traditional approaches.

Congratulations to the MountainView Cath lab team for this achievement! Learn more about this innovative treatment on our website!
https://mountainview-hospital.com/about/newsroom/mountainview-hospital-first-in-nevada-to-conduct-a-pfa-heart-procedure

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Brenda S., Case Manager, for Patient Safety!

Here is what a patient said about Brenda:

My wife was in MountainView to have a catheter installed. Brenda followed up with us to verify that the home health supplies for the catheter were in place. Shen then took the time to follow up the next day with the insurance case manager. It was then found my wife would need a second catheter. She continued to work with insurance to make sure my wife had the supplies and care available when she was released. Thank you!

Oh Baby! Check out our new selfie wall in our Mother-baby unit at MountainView! We can't wait to see your photos! Don't forget to tag us!

Great Catch Natasha! Congratulations to Natasha G., RN, 5 Center, for being a Great Catch award winner.

Due to Natasha's diligent and frequent monitoring, she noticed that a patient had difficulty lifting her right arm. A rapid response was called, during which the patient quickly deteriorated, exhibiting slurred speech, unresponsiveness, and vomiting.

A Code Stroke was called, and a CT scan revealed a large vessel occlusion. Thanks to Natasha's keen observation, the patient was transferred to Southern Hills Hospital for a thrombectomy within 30 minutes.

Congratulations on being a Great Catch Winner and Thank you for being a caring and proactive nurse!

MountainView Hospital colleagues recently collected items for hygiene kits for Lighthouse Charities.

Lighthouse Charities welcomes, assists and empowers refugees and legal immigrants, transforming their lives and equipping them to be integral members of society. We are thankful for the work they do on behalf of our community!

Great Catch Quynh! Congratulations to Quynh, D., RN, who is a Great Catch award winner!

This is Quynh's Great Catch:

Quynh noticed that an IV fluid bag had the wrong patient name on the label. When Quynh removed and scanned the IV bag, she noticed it did not appear on the eMAR.

Realizing the error, Quynh promptly notified her CNC, who then reported the incident in Vigilanz.

Quynh's proactive actions exemplify the highest standards of care and dedication, making us all proud.

Congratulations on being a Great Catch Winner and thank you for being a caring and proactive nurse!

We are always looking for a reason to celebrate at MountainView! Today is National Hot Dog Day! What's your hot dog style? Chicago Style? Coney? Kansas City Dog? Texas Tommy? Veggie?

However you eat them - we had a fun time celebrating today!

A big thanks to our runners who took hot dogs and fixings to our teams at ER at Aliante and ER at Skye Canyon!

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Kimberly T., RN, Surgery for Customer Service!

Here is Kimberly's nomination:

You really made a difference to a patient and their family during their time here in the OR. You kept them continuously updated about the delays for their procedure and you patiently listened to them vent their frustrations.

Even though the case was eventually canceled, they still felt well cared for during their time with us. They even asked if they could stay in surgical services for the rest of their visit since we took the best care of him.

And to top it off, when you found out that he would not be able to get a dinner tray due to the late hour, you went and bought them dinner!

They were so impressed and so grateful for your compassionate, thoughtful care. They were still complementing you four dates later! Thank you for giving our patients such excellent quality care.

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Destiny R., 4 South, for Customer Service!

Here is what a patient and their family said about Destiny:

"I would check "all of the above," because it is accurate. Destiny repeatedly served us with kindness; she went above and beyond. She made our stay substantially better because her continuously anticipating how she could serve us. Do not let her get away from this hospital!"

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Jannel B., RN, RRT, for Patient Safety!

Here is what a colleague said about Jannel:

"We requested transport to bring us a patient to special procedures from IMC. Jannel noticed the patient during transport was not fully alert and appeared unstable. She quickly reacted by getting vital signs. She activated a Rapid Response and took patient back to her room to stabilize her."

Thanks Jannel for your quick actions to help your patients!

Today is National Pet Day! We can't bring our furry friends to work, so we shared them via pictures on our Pet Day banner! It was fun seeing the dogs, cats and even a turtle grace our walls! Thanks to everyone for sharing - and Happy National Pet Day!

MountainView Hospital is pleased to announce that our Chief Nursing Officer, Ruth Kain, has been selected to participate in HCA Healthcare's Chief Leadership Program!

The Chief Leadership Program (CLP) is the latest executive offering from the company's award-winning Leadership Institute. It is a part of HCA Healthcare's commitment to developing current and future leaders. It is a 10-month cohort-based executive development program serving talented CNO, CFO, CMO, and COO leaders. Through in-person and virtual learning sessions, CLP will partner with renowned change leadership, executive communications, and leadership development experts inside and outside the organization to engage, activate and inspire their personal and professional growth.

We are thrilled to have MountainView leadership recognized with this honor. The program is part of HCA Healthcare's Leadership Institute, which has graduated more than 16,850 colleagues since its inception in 2014.

We recently got to recognize a very special colleague, Eleanor S., RN, for her 30-year anniversary with HCA Healthcare and MountainView Hospital!

Eleanor is a nurse graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso. She started with HCA as a nurse in 1994, and moved to Las Vegas and started at MountainView in 1999! Eleanor currently is our ortho/spine nurse navigator.

Congratulations Eleanor on 30 years! Thank you for your dedication to our patients, the hospital and our community!

Our little NICU sparklers are in for a bright 4th of July! Happy first 4th of July to these cuties!

Thank you to our NICU nurses who make these holidays special for our families!

At MountainView we take our fun and food eating contests seriously! Today we held our first hot dog eating contest! The first contestant to finish six hotdogs (buns and all) would be crowned the Hot Dog Champ!

Today's entries included crowd favorites such as Mustard Mitch, Cassie Sassy Sauce, Claudia the Claw, Hot Link Alexi, Chili Cheese Chris and newcomer Chicken Dinner Dr. Aaron.

Mustard Mitch and Hot Link Alexi were out in the first couple of minutes. Another blast from the past, Troy the desTROYer was disqualified after his dogs "fell" on the floor. In the final few, it came down to Jarrett, Aaron and GME Dr. Aaron. The crowd held their breath while they stuffed the final bites in their mouth - and GME Dr. Aaron was crowned the wiener, or rather, the winner! He finished all the dogs in 7 minutes and 44 seconds.

Asked about his strategy, Dr. Aaron said "I'm a fast eater and I skipped breakfast."

Congratulations to Dr. Aaron!

We love sharing that we are a Top 100 Hospital in the nation, putting us among the Top 2% of hospitals nationwide. We also love to share our other accolades and accreditations, but it really comes down to our patients.

We recently received a letter from a patient's partner about the care they received while at MountainView. It is stories like these that drive us. Thank you for allowing us to care for you and your loved ones.

The blog story "The Light" tells about their experience while in our NSICU. https://mountainview-hospital.com/testimonials/the-light

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Excited to celebrate the ? Watch our video for tips to make your celebration memorable for all the right reasons! Remember - only "safe and sane" fireworks are legal in Clark County.

In the event of an accident, seek medical help immediately. Find nearby convenient care by visiting: https://mountainview-hospital.com/specialties/emergency-care

Doctors always say they make the worst patients. After a personal medical event, Dr. James Preddy, local ER physician, thrived under the care of the MountainView Hospital rehabilitation team.

Read his story here:

Patient Testimonials When ER physician Dr. James Preddy, 53, got home from his shift one night from a local hospital, he had a lot on his mind. One of his patients who was expected to pass away did, and it was weighting heavy on his mind.

Ready to make a splash this summer? If you’re an avid swimmer, you’re boosting your health in more ways than one! Find out how swimming helps your physical and mental health, and get water safety tips for all swimmers, from beginners to pros: https://mountainview-hospital.com/blog/entry/is-swimming-cardio-why-its-the-ultimate-low-impact-workout

Today we welcomed 76 new residents to MountainView Hospital into eight residency programs!

MountainView Hospital launched its Graduate Medical Education program in 2015. We are proud to continue our tradition of excellence in eduction with this year’s class!

Welcome to MountainView!

If you're dealing with foot pain, you may have a condition called plantar fasciitis. While it can require some patience to rest and heal, there are steps you can take on your own to help relieve your pain — and you can start right away.

Take a stand against plantar fasciitis with these home remedies: https://mountainview-hospital.com/blog/entry/plantar-fasciitis-treatment-at-home-6-remedies-to-try-today

We recently asked some of our colleagues why they chose healthcare as a career. Their stories are inspiring!

Caitlin Gregory, OTR/L, OTD
"I always knew I wanted to be a healthcare professional, but I needed to figure out to what capacity. When I was a Freshman in college, my mom (who is a nurse) broke her wrist and began seeing an occupational therapist (OT). My mom recommended I shadow/observe the OT to see if I could imagine myself doing it. After one or two days of observation, I knew I was interested in this profession. Long story short, I shadowed many OTs following that day and loved every minute of it! Since graduating from OT school, I've worked in inpatient rehab for (almost) two years and am beyond thankful I chose this profession. OTs are unique because we are trained to look at each person holistically and assist individuals in what is important/meaningful to them. As an OT, we assist individuals in learning or regaining skills that impact their daily lives. We address the essentials required to complete tasks and reach independence. Each day, I feel grateful to assist people of all ages from all walks of life in achieving their goals and maximizing independence. OT truly is the best job in the world!"

Thank you Caitlin for sharing your "why."

Thank you so much to Dr. Tyler Parry, associate Professor & Director of African American and African Diaspora Studies Program UNLV for presenting to colleagues today on “Juneteenth, the History of the Holiday.” This informative presentation helped us learn more about the history of this holiday and its importance to our larger American history

Today is , a celebration and reminder of the official end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 to reflect on the history of slavery in the U.S., rejoice in the progress our country has made and to advocate for continued meaningful change.

As part of HCA Healthcare, MountainView Hospital remains committed to creating healthier, more equitable tomorrows for our patients, colleagues and communities.

Join MountainView Hospital and The Children's Cabinet this week, Thursday June 20 at 11 a.m. as we talk about Choosing High-Quality Media for Your Kids.

These free, 1-hour classes are offered throughout June and July to help you navigate the pros and cons of tech use among young children (birth to 4 years old).

Check out our complete list of Young Kids and Screens classes online and register today!

https://bit.ly/4evX7kU

Happy to all the incredible dads, dads-to-be and father figures out there!

Today and every day, prioritizing your health is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. To help you along your health journey, here are screening guidelines for men based on age. These recommendations may vary based on your personal risk factors and family history. Talk to your doctor about which screenings are right for you, and how often you should get them.

For more men’s health resources, visit: https://bit.ly/3wQXkyb

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Corine M., PT, Rehab, for Quality Outcomes!

Here is what Corine's nomination said:

"MountainView Hospital Rehab had the privilege of assisting with the rehabilitation of a 44-year-old husband and father of three, who had been hospitalized for more than eight months, complicated by multiple surgeries and setbacks. While the recovery of this patient is inspiring and worth celebrating, this iCare award is meant to acknowledge and highlight something equally as inspiring.

As many would understand, being away from family while battling life threatening disease and debility, would have significant consequences on anyone’s ability to feel upbeat, encouraged for the future, and your general happiness.

…Enter Corine. From the first time that Corine was assigned to work with this patient as his Physical Therapist, she was determined to not only give him the tools he would need from a physical standpoint for his recovery, but to also give him the encouragement and personal connection to not only rehab his body, but his spirit as well.

Recognizing that the patient’s demeanor would fluctuate drastically, and using her experience to know that he needed consistent and frequent positive encouragement, Corine volunteered to work every session of PT that this patient needed. She arranged her schedule to be here on the weekends with the dedication and focus to drive improvements in his recovery, and eventually to get him home.

She was always the perfect cheerleader for this patient, right up to the day he walked out the door on his own two feet. Corine also went out of her way to plan and carry out his own personalized celebration parade to celebrate his major life accomplishment.

While the rehabilitation of this patient, as well as all others, was very much a success of teamwork, and an iCare could go out to all of the individuals who played a significant part in his recovery (Case Managers, Nurses, Doctors, other therapists, etc.), Corine deserves a special recognition as a major driver in his eventual success and return home to his family.

Well done Corine. Thank you for spreading joy to this patient and to all of your colleagues!"

Congratulations to Daisy Award Nurse Leader Q1 Winner, Julie L., 5 South CNC!

The Daisy Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes.

Our Daisy Award winners go above and beyond for our patients and colleagues. Here is what a group of colleagues said about Julie:

"This nurse leader always goes above and beyond. She deserves this award wholeheartedly. She creates a supportive, safe space for nurses and patients. She advocates for patients and helps them understand the treatment they are receiving. This nurse leader is also very proactive as a CNC, eager to jump in and help wherever and whenever needed. There are times when a nurse needs an item, she would immediately stop what she's doing to go and find the item that the nurse needs even if it is on a different unit. When she is in charge, I know that I will have a great day. She is a 5-star leader and she deserves every bit of this nomination. We are grateful to be led by a CNC as caring as her."

Congratulations Julie and thank you for being a compassionate, proactive leader!

Each month we recognize our colleagues who go above and beyond in caring for our community. Today we recognize Jasper M., RN, 4 North, for Patient Safety!

Here is what Jasper's nomination said:

"Jasper is the definition of an excellent nurse. Jasper is one of the best nurses we dealt with. He does not only care about the patient's well-being, he cares about their needs and about their safety. He works super hard. Jasper offers the highest quality care. He is very effective in communication and patient empathy. He is very competent and very committed to do what it takes to make the patient feel comfortable. He is always on top of his duty and goes above and beyond to help his patients. Jasper takes pride of his profession, the hospital he works for, and caring for patients."

Thank you Jasper for your committed care.

We’re proud to welcome Matt Cova as the new CEO of Regional Medical Center!

“I’m excited and grateful for the opportunity to lead the exceptional team at Regional Medical Center and to re-envision our mission while building on our record of exceptional patient care,” Cova said. “We’re in the business of making people’s lives better, and I’m truly energized for how we can continue to evolve to serve our community’s needs today and for the future.” Read more - https://bit.ly/4ebrX26

HAPPY HOSPITAL WEEK! Across our larger HCA Healthcare network, approximately 309,000 colleagues are bound together by a collective mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

This week and every week, we celebrate the dedicated nurses, physicians, therapists, pharmacists, environmental services professionals – and all who provide and support healthcare services in our communities. Thank you for transforming care and touching lives.

HAPPY NURSES WEEK! Your dedication and commitment to care is invaluable. Take a moment to read the words from our nursing leaders across HCA Healthcare.

Happy National Nurses Week to the heart of HCA Healthcare At HCA Healthcare, more than 99,000 nurses are foundational to all we do and key to delivering on our commitment to our patients.

This , we celebrate nurses across our HCA Healthcare family. Today, the Far West Fiesta was in full swing. We were entertained by the talents of Danzantes Studios with the art of Folklorico. While we applauded their grace and beauty, our nurses in the Division offices felt the warmth of culture and compassion. Each nurse brings a diverse background, a wealth of clinical expertise and a heartfelt reason to care for our patients, families and each other. Thank you to each and every one of you.

At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to promoting an inclusive culture for our patients, colleagues and the communities we serve. Each May, Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month commemorates the vital contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders to the American story.

We are pleased to welcome Kristina Kleist as our new Director of Government Relations. Kristina brings over a decade of administrative law and government relations experience. Kristina has worked closely to develop and execute complex legislative strategies which have helped foster sound policy within Nevada. Her success has stemmed from strong relationships with decision makers and the ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders. We're excited to have her join the HCA Healthcare family.

At HCA Healthcare, we’re committed to caring for the individuals we serve with warmth and empathy at every step of their healthcare journey. During Patient Experience Week, our hospitals forge strong connections to ensure every patient receives the compassionate care they deserve.

Thank you to our colleagues for connecting with their patients through compassion and thank you to our patients for trusting us with your healthcare journey. Happy Patient Experience Week!

There are so many incredible physicians throughout HCA Healthcare and we're so grateful for their dedication and commitment. During this Physicians Week, we recognize our very own Far West Division Chief Medical Officer, Jeff Murawsky, M.D. Anyone that knows Dr. Murawsky can attest to his warm personality, heart of gold, and passion to provide quality care and leadership to all of our hospital leaders and medical staff. Today we celebrate you, Dr. Murawsky. Thank you for all that you do.