HJAR May/Jun 2023

HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS I  MAY / JUN 2023 65 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalAR.com Washington Regional Offers NewRobotic Hip Replacement Technology Washington Regional Medical Center is now offering Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Hip System, a robotic technology that helps surgeons customize the placement of hip implants for their patients. ROSA Hip is a robotic surgical assistant designed to help surgeons perform minimally invasive hip replacement surgery. Data provided by ROSA Hip provides surgeons with an optimized view of the hip joint during surgery, allowing for greater accuracy of hip implant placement tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy. According to Kris Hanby, MD, medical director of Washington Regional’s Total Joint Center, more precise implant positioning leads to better results for patients. “The minimally invasive procedure with ROSA Hip is designed to accelerate recov- ery time and reduce pain,” said Hanby. “We're fortunate to have this technology, and Washing- ton Regional is leading the way in innovation and technology in Northwest Arkansas.” Baptist HealthMedical Center-Heber Springs Implements MRI Known for Calming Care Experience Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs recently implemented an enhanced, state-of-the- art MRI technology that is shown to create a more calming experience for patients. “We are dedicated to investing in technol- ogy like the Philips Ambient Experience in the rural areas of Arkansas,” said Kevin Storey, pres- ident of Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs. “This MRI is yet another way for us to transform the care experience and better serve our patients.” The Philips Ambient Experience MRI integrates dynamic lighting, video projection, and audio components to soothe anxiousness. The relax- ation techniques delivered by the technology in turn contribute to a smoother completion of MRI examinations. Medical scans can be scary for anyone, but for children in particular, they may be traumatic. The Ambient Experience distracts children using these components to reassure, coach, and relax them when they are about to undergo a medical treatment. A survey of the MRI technology showed an 80% reduction in sedation and 70% reduction in res- cans. Of the respondents, 83% rated the Ambi- ent Experience as impactful in alleviating patient anxiety. Saline Health SystemNames NewChief Nursing Officer Saline Memorial Hospital announced recently that Char Boulch has been named as the hospi- tal’s chief nursing officer. She attended nursing school and went to work in the emergency department at North Broward Medical Center in Florida. Over the next 20 years, she progressed in her career from assistant nurse manager to department director to assistant chief nursing officer. Her most recent position was chief nursing officer at Willamette Valley Medical Cen- ter in Oregon. “We are excited to welcome Char to the Saline Health System family,” CEOMichael Stewart said. “She has a strong background in nurse recruit- ment, training and engagement, and she has also demonstrated a deep commitment to improving patient satisfaction and safe, high-quality care.’” In addition to being a registered nurse, Boulch earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from South University and a master's degree in nurse lead- ership from Walden University. She is currently working on earning a doctorate degree in nurs- ing practice. Baptist HealthMedical Center- North Little Rock Opens NewCritical Care Unit Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new 10-bed critical care unit, bringing the total number of critical care beds to 44. “At Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, we continue to increase access to life-sav- ing care for those in greatest need,” said Cody Walker, president of Baptist Health Medical Cen- ter-North Little Rock. “The addition of this state- of-the-art ICU is an embodiment of our organiza- tional mission to improve the health of Arkansans by changing the way healthcare is delivered.” The medical intensive care unit (ICU) on the hospital’s ground floor, across from the emer- gency department (ED), is equipped to care for an assortment of complex patients. Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock’s ED employs APRNs in triage areas for faster screening, easier access, and providing prompt assessment for patients. As a Level III trauma hos- pital, it provides emergent services for surgical, cardiac, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and inten- sive care patients in the stabilization of injured patients. n The Philips Ambient Experience MRI at Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs