HJAR Sep/Oct 2019

58 SEP / OCT 2019  I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS Hospital Rounds spent working in the Inpatient Oncology and Hos- pice Unit, first as a floor nurse and working her way up to charge nurse. The other two years were spent working with the elderly to provide long- term care. As WRMC’s oncology nurse navigator, Davis helps cancer patients receive the best possible care, based on their individual needs. As the term navigator suggests, her main role is to help patients navigate the healthcare system through- out their illness. She is available to provide edu- cation and support to patients, as well as practi- cal assistance in eliminating certain barriers such as transportation or financial concerns. She serves as a point of contact for patients and collabo- rates with other care providers to assure patients have access to a myriad of cancer care services at WRMC and within the community. “After working in oncology and hospice for the last five years, I have seen the challenges patients experience throughout their cancer journey,” said Davis. “I hope to provide them with the educa- tion and empowerment to ease some of their burdens.” SCMC, WRHS Raccoon Creek Crusher Duathlon Raises $6K The first ever Raccoon Creek Crusher Duath- lon was recently held in Mountain View. Employ- ees from Stone County Medical Center (SCMC) and White River Health System (WRHS) coordi- nated the event. The event drew 84 participants and raised more than $6,000 to benefit the ath- letic programs in Stone County schools—Moun- tain View, Rural Special, and Timbo. The 40K course consisted of a 7K running/walk- ing course from SCMC to the town square, and a 33K biking course from SCMC to Little Raccoon Creek and back. Participants had the option to sign up for the 7K race, a relay with one partici- pant running and the other biking, virtual partici- pation, or the scenic and challenging run and bike ride to complete the duathlon. “The response to the Raccoon Creek Crusher was remarkable. We had participants across the state tryout the beautiful, yet challenging, course. In addition to the 65 runners/walkers, and 19 cyclists, over 40 additional people made donations to the event as virtual participants,” said Jody Smotherman, vice president of com- munity engagement at WRHS. “The response exceeded our expectations and, as a result, we were able to support a worthwhile cause while promoting health and wellness in our community. We look forward to more opportunities to serve our community through events such as this.” Jefferson Regional Medical Center Helps Create Technical/ Vocation Sterile Processing Class Jefferson Regional Medical Center is assisting in the creation of a Technical/Vocation Sterile Pro- cessing class, which will be led by Joyce M. Grant Scott for SEARK College. This program provides an overview of the ster- ile processing and distribution (SPD) profession and teaches the fundamental concepts, tech- niques, and skill sets in order for students to take the certification board for sterile processing exam (CBSPD). Each course lasts 16 weeks, with classes on Thursday evenings. Raccoon Creek Crusher Duathlon