The Millstone Times April 2019

HEALTH 

&  WELLNESS Hierarchy of Needs By Lauren Kolacki

Abraham Harold Maslow was one of the most influential American psychologists of the twentieth century. He constructed a motivational theory that proposed the idea that healthful human beings have distinct needs that need to be met in order to reach a level of self-fulfillment. Maslow called this theory the Hierarchy of Needs on account of its arrangement into a five- tier pyramid that signifies that life necessities must be consummated before one travel up the pyramid, ultimately experiencing a desire “to become everything one is capable of becoming” (Maslow, 1987, p. 64). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that particular essentials take precedence over others and that society is determined to secure these needs. Once the most basic tier of the pyramid is fulfilled, as human beings we are motivated to then attain increasingly complex needs.

1. Physiological Needs: Biological requirements for human survival. For example, food, water, warmth, rest, homeostasis and sex. Maslow’s theory suggests that until these are fulfilled, individuals will not function optimally. These basic needs are the foundation in which the rest of the pyramid is built upon. 2. Safety Needs: Security and safety, that is, physical and economic safety. Protection from things such as war, conflict, violence and natural disasters are physical safety, whilst maintaining a job, paying bills and attaining life insurance is considered economic safety. 3. Belongingness and Love: Once the first two levels of basic needs are accomplished, psychological needs take greater precedence. Friends and intimate relationships give individuals a sense of belongingness and the desire to form and maintain lasting social connections. We seek activities and groups where we have the opportunity to create social connections. 4. Esteem Needs: The second component of physiological needs states that once social needs have been met, individuals feel the need to feel appreciated and respected. Human beings like to be recognized for what they accomplish in all areas of their life. With recognition comes the sense that they are contributing importance to society. 5. Self-Actualization: The highest tier on the pyramid. Maslow believes that this stage cannot be reached until all of those below have been fulfilled. Self-actualization is the desire to fulfill your optimal potential and be the best version of yourself.

CentraState Healthcare System Appoints New Chief Medical Officer

CentraState Healthcare System is pleased to announce the appointment of James Matera, DO, FACOI, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer effective March 3, 2019. Dr. Matera has been a highly respected physician on staff at CentraState Medical Center for more than 20 years. “Now, more than ever, health care will require strong, visionary medical leadership to work together to shape the future of health care. As a practicing nephrologist, a long-time member of our Medical Staff and a former President of the Medical/ Dental Staff, Dr. Matera is well prepared to face the challenges in front of us as health care in general, and CentraState in particular, evolves from what has historically been a volume-driven industry to what will become a value-driven profession,” comments John T. Gribbin, President & CEO of CentraState Healthcare System. “We are fortunate to have cultivated a group of Medical Staff leaders and executives, Dr. Matera among them, to shape this transition.” Dr. Matera received a medical degree from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA and

completed his residency in internal medicine and was Chief Resident at Union Hospital in Union, NJ. There he earned both resident and intern of the year. He also completed post-doctoral training at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ with a fellowship in nephrology. While serving in a leadership role with CentraState, Dr. Matera will also retain a small clinical practice, which will help him remain very aware of the challenges facing our physicians on a daily basis and will help him guide the changes CentraState will pursue in the interest of our patients. “With all of the changes in health care going toward value-based medicine, there is a need for hospitals and doctors to work together to improve quality, reduce costs and improve efficiencies. We need strong leaders to bridge the gap and that is where I plan to focus my energies in this new role,” explains Dr. Matera. “We need to keep hospitals aligned for success, but also the physicians affiliated with the hospital need to be aligned for the transition that is occurring in health care. I look forward to helping hospital and physician providers adapt and prosper to these changes in medicine.”

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The Millstone Times

April 2019