HJNO Sep/Oct 2019

Healthcare Journal of NEW ORLEANS I  SEP / OCT 2019 63 For weekly eNews updates and to read the journal online, visit HealthcareJournalNO.com supplemental information, including processes to foster continued self-improvement of the pro- gram. The site team report is submitted to CAPTE, which then determines accreditation status.  According to CAPTE, the decision for re-accred- itation indicates that the program is meeting its mission as evidenced by graduates who are dem- onstrating competence, professionalism, a com- mitment to life-long learning, and responsiveness to changing health care needs. The program also demonstrates success in recruiting and retain- ing faculty who are committed to education and scholarship and who embody the attributes they seek to instill in their graduates. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program is required for eli- gibility to sit for the licensing exam. “Accreditation assures prospective students that a program is taught by qualified faculty and will fully prepare them to enter the profession and suc- ceed as physical therapists,” said J. M. Cairo, PhD, dean of LSU Health New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions. “We are proud that our doc- tor of physical therapy program continues to earn maximum accreditation.” Tulane Lakeside Hospital Now Offering 3DBreast Biopsy Tulane Lakeside Hospital is one of the first facili- ties in the region to offer 3D-guided breast biopsy, an advanced, minimally invasive technique that provides a sample of tissue that doctors use to identify and diagnose breast abnormalities.  The Hologic® Affirm™ Prone Breast Biopsy Sys- tem uses 3D imaging for biopsy guidance and increased precision. The 3D visualization facili- tates the localization and accurate targeting of lesions, including those that can be challenging to detect with conventional imaging techniques. In addition, this new biopsy technology has sev- eral key advantages over standard X-ray biopsy procedures, including faster targeting and fewer X-ray exposures, resulting in shorter procedure times and reduced radiation patient doses. The new biopsy system also has the advantage of allowing the patient to recline comfortably in the prone position, removed from the field of view of the biopsy instruments. “Tulane Lakeside Hospital is pleased to offer this advanced technology to the women in our com- munity,” said Tara Beth Anderson, associate chief “I am honored to be chosen to chair the Lakev- iew Regional board of trustees,” Donahue said. “It is an opportunity to give back to the community that has been a part of my entire life.” Donahue takes over after the recent pass- ing of longtime chairwoman Willie Paretti. “Ms. Paretti was an integral part of the leadership team at Lakeview Regional and served in numer- ous capacities for 37 years,” said Hiral Patel, Lakev- iew Regional’s chief executive officer. “While she will be profoundly missed, I am confident that John will have a significant impact as we continue to pro- vide the highest quality and comprehensive ser- vices to the Northshore community.” Donahue was raised in St. Tammany Parish, attended LSU, and now lives in the Covington/ Mandeville area with his wife and four children. Donahue is the president and chief executive offi- cer of Donahue Favret Contractors. He has served on the board of trustees of Lakeview Regional since 2014. He is an active member of Associated Build- ers and Contractors (ABC), where he has served four terms on the board of directors of the Bayou Chapter, including a term as chairman and in many other capacities. He also served on the ABC state board of directors. Donahue has provided leader- ship to the St. Tammany West Chamber of Com- merce as a member of the board of directors and served as its chairman, he is a member of Louisi- ana Association of Business and Industry, Vistage, and the Northshore Business Council, serving as chairman in 2017 and 2018. He is a 2008 grad- uate of Leadership St. Tammany and also helped found ChamberPac, the St. Tammany West cham- ber’s political action committee. LSUHealth DPT Program’s Accreditation Reaffirmed LSU Health New Orleans’ Doctor of Physical Therapy Program was recently re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Ther- apy Education (CAPTE) for a period of 10 years. The program is accredited through June 30, 2029. The accreditation process takes 12-18 months. It involves a comprehensive self-study culminat- ing in a document showing how the program meets accreditation standards. CAPTE then sends an evaluation team of peers to conduct an on- site visit to validate the information and provide community-based, faith-based hospital. “With his experience in service line develop- ment and strategic planning, Manny will help continue Touro’s expansion and growth across all specialties,” said Greg Feirn, CEO, LCMC Health. “We couldn’t be more excited to have him on the team.” Linares most recently served as market chief executive officer of Tenet Healthcare Corpora- tion’s Miami-Dade and Broward, Florida market, which includes the 337-bed North Shore Medical Center and the 459-bed Florida Medical Center. During his tenure with Tenet, he spearheaded the launch of several high-acuity service lines and led his hospital to receiving a five star rating for heart failure and the first Joint Commission accredita- tion for a chest pain center in Florida. “It’s an honor to join an organization with such a rich history and deep roots in the community,” Linares said. “Touro provides quality services across the full continuum of care, and I look for- ward to supporting the continued growth of ser- vices and expanding our reach to better serve this community.” Linares earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Health Services Administration degrees from Florida International University in Miami, Fla. LakeviewRegional Medical Center Names John Donahue, III, NewBoard Chair John L. Donahue III has been named the new chairman of the board of trustees of Lakeview Regional Medical Center, a campus of Tulane Medical Center. He will also serve as a member of the Tulane University Healthcare System Gov- erning Board that directs Tulane Medical Center. Manuel Linares