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Saint
Joseph - Martin Wins KHA Quality
Award Saint Joseph - Martin has won the 2009 Kentucky Hospital Association Quality Award for its innovation in quality, safety and commitment to patient care. Specifically, the hospital received this honor for Acute Coronary Syndrome Care in a Rural Setting, including its Chest Pain Center Accreditation. A representative from the Kentucky Hospital Association stated in a letter to Billie Turner, RN, VP Clinical Services/CNO, that “We received many excellent applications this year … but your application stood out.”
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In this Issue:
Celebrate with Cake! We
are celebrating CHI's 13th |
This
marks the second time Saint Joseph - Martin has received the Kentucky
Hospital Association Quality Award. The first award was received in
2007. Congratulations to everyone at Saint Joseph - Martin for their
hard work and dedication to achieve exceptional quality, patient-centered
care! The award will be presented on May 11 during an awards gala in
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On Friday, May 1, Saint Joseph Health System will observe the birthday of Catholic Health Initiatives. We belong to a national health system that was founded 13 years ago to advance a sacred mission and vision. We belong to an organization with a culture that is grounded in a spirituality of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. We therefore observe this occasion with gratitude for what has been accomplished and with hope for what we still can become. Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the support and the challenge you offer us through the relationships we have formed within and across Catholic Health Initiatives. Be with us and strengthen our commitment to the common good of the individuals and communities we serve. May your loving presence and healing power be made ever more visible in our relationships with each other and with those we serve. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. You're Invited to a Cake Party to Celebrate 13 Years! Saint
Joseph - Berea
Saint Joseph East
Saint Joseph Hospital Saint
Joseph - Jessamine Saint
Joseph - London Saint
Joseph - Martin
Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Flaget
Memorial Hospital Catholic Health Initiatives Retirement Plan Highlights Eligibility • As an eligible employee, you automatically participate in the plan on the January 1 after you’ve been paid for at least 1,000 hours of service in a calendar year (approximately 20 hours per week). • For each year you are paid for at least 1,000 hours of service in a calendar year, Catholic Health Initiatives will contribute an Annual Retirement Credit to your account. Annual Retirement Credit • The amount of the Annual Retirement Credit is based on your pay and your years of contribution service.
Interest Credit • Catholic Health Initiatives also contributes interest to your account, calculated on your retirement account balance. The interest credited to your account is based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as of the 12-month period ending the previous October 31, plus three percent. The 2008 interest credit was 6.5%! Vesting • After five years of at least 1,000 hours of service per year, you will be a vested participant and eligible for a retirement plan benefit, based on your retirement account balance, when you terminate your employment or retire. Benefits are payable as early as age 55 and you’ll have several payment options to choose from. • While actively employed, you’ll receive a statement each year showing the growth of your account and the annual interest rate. If you leave Catholic Health Initiatives, you may receive a statement upon request. If you have any questions, contact your Human Resources office. Catholic Health Initiatives Employee Savings Plan Highlights
Balance Wellness Center Opens in Berea The Saint Joseph – Berea Balance Wellness Center opened Friday, April 24 in the former Long Term Care Activities Room on the second floor of the hospital. During the grand opening event and ribbon-cutting, employees, physicians and volunteers checked out the new exercise equipment, enjoyed healthy refreshments and registered for door prizes. More than 135 employees, 11 volunteers and four doctors signed up for membership (which is FREE). Balance Wellness Center is a generous gift from the Saint Joseph - Berea Foundation to employees, volunteers and physicians and will offer exercise equipment and weights as well as resources for good nutrition and lifestyle balance 24 hours a day. If you started your journey to better health, increased energy and improved well-being, watch for details this week on when the new door code will be given out to members who wish to start using the center. If you did not get a chance to sign up for free membership at open house times on Friday, please see Gayle Green to do so. Her Facilities office is on the second floor just before Balance Wellness Center, on the left. If you would like to purchase a T-shirt for $10.00, please call Katie Heckman at 859.986.6535. A special thanks to the Saint Joseph - Berea Wellness Committee for their dedicated work in creating the Balance Wellness Center: Flora Washburn, Jennifer Hamblin, Vicki Hamilton, Melissa Lepore, Crystal Catron, Karina Christopher, Janenne Abney, Andrea Conner, Leslie Crawford, Gayle Green, Hunter Purdy, Stephanie Nelson, Katie Heckman and Elena Baker. Click here to see pictures from the grand opening or scroll to "A Look Back."
There are now recycling bins on each floor of Saint Joseph - Berea, including the Emergency Department and Radiology Department for employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors to use. Please remember to recycle your cans and plastic using these special bins!
An effort of the Working Green, Living Green Team!
April is ‘Donate Life Month’ – Become an Organ Donor Did you know that one individual donor can provide organs, bone and tissue for nearly 50 people in need? Become an organ donor by joining the Kentucky Organ Donor Registry online at www.donatelifeky.org or by calling 1.800.525.3456. As a health care professional, it’s important that you know the facts about organ, eye and tissue donation so that you can share accurate information with others. You also can find more information at www.kyorgandonor.org. Remember, you have the power to donate life. |
CHI
– We Celebrate 13 Years! 
Employees
are eligible to enroll upon date of hire and can enroll at any time
throughout the year. The Employee Savings Plan allows employees to invest
a portion of their eligible pay in the plan. This investment is deducted
from pay before taxes are computed so employees pay
less tax. Employees can choose a specific dollar amount or percentage
of eligible pay to invest. There is no minimum amount that must be invested,
but there are annual maximum contribution limits. If you have any
questions, contact your Human Resources office.
GREEN
UPDATE:
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HR/Payroll Connection Mini-Refresher Course Human Resources at Saint Joseph - Berea will offer a mini-refresher course on HR/Payroll Connection and answer your questions on:
Upcoming Town Halls Don’t miss your chance to hear the latest news and progress of your facility at an upcoming Town Hall meeting. Saint
Joseph - Berea Saint
Joseph East Saint
Joseph - Jessamine Saint
Joseph Hospital
Mother’s Day Flower and Garden Sale The Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center will have a Mother’s Day flower and garden sale on Thursday and Friday, May 7-8 at Saint Joseph Hospital (10 a.m.-3 p.m., in front of hospital) and Saint Joseph East (10 a.m.-2 p.m., in front of hospital) with all proceeds going to the Lexington Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. Everyone is welcome to shop for the good cause. Attention Gardeners! They need contributions of perennials from your gardens to include in the sale. In previous years, hostas, hen and chicks, unique daylilies, and numerous flowering perennials have sold very well. Extra vegetable plants and herbs are also needed. Pots can be provided and the center's staff can pick up your donations. If you are interested, please contact Karen McKnight at 859.313.4282 for details. 'Step Out to Fight Diabetes' Walk The Lexington “Step Out to Fight Diabetes” walk is Saturday, May 30 at the Keeneland Race Course. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the warm-up is at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Events include a health and wellness fair, a kids' play area and refreshments. If you’d like to join the Saint Joseph Health System team, visit http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=5850&team_id=359978. If you can't make it to Lexington, and want to participate or help in some way, contact Karen McKnight at 859.313.4282.
The 10th Annual Maternity Fair will be held Saturday, May 9 on the Saint Joseph East (SJE) campus from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon for parents-to-be and those interested in having a baby. Festivities include tours of the hospital’s maternity facilities, lectures from experts on pregnancy/baby topics, local merchants with exciting displays and products, a live radio remote and plenty of prize giveaways. The grand prize includes free delivery of a baby at SJE. Special surprises are in store for the 10th anniversary of this event! SJHS Employees, friends and family may register for this FREE event at www.SaintJosephMaternityFair.com or by calling 859.967.5781. Volunteers are also needed to work the fair; call 859.967.5781 if you'd like to support the cause. New to the fair this year is a "Diaper Derby." Does your baby have the fastest crawl in town? Enter them in this fun contest and find out! Visit www.SaintJosephMaternityFair.com. Upcoming 'I Can Cope' Class The "I Can Cope" program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, offers free classes for adults and family members affected by cancer. Patients, staff, family members and friends of Saint Joseph Health System may register for the free classes, which address a variety of topics relevant to the cancer experience with guest speakers on related topics. Classes are held from 1-2:30 p.m. in the 6th Floor Oncology Family Lounge at Saint Joseph Hospital. Pre-registration is required by calling Melanie at 859.260.8286. Upcoming classes are: •
Keeping Well in Mind and Body - Thursday,
April 30 Cancer Makeover Class
Experienced cosmetologists will teach cancer patients beauty tips to help minimize the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy or radiation. Good makeup application and a wig or turban can greatly help to enhance your appearance. When women look better, they experience renewed self-confidence and self-esteem. It’s like a makeover for the spirit. And that’s a beautiful thing. In order to provide a sufficient quantity of complimentary cosmetics, advance registrations are required. To register, call Pat Russman at 502.350.5105, or call the American Cancer Society toll-free at 1.800.ACS.2345. This event is being sponsored by the ACS and Flaget Memorial Hospital. “55 Alive” AARP Driver Safety Course
55 Alive will be offered at the Flaget Immediate Care Clinic, off KY 245 across from Buzick Lumber, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants must be sure to bring their drivers’ licenses and their AARP cards, if they are members. The course will cost $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Make checks payable to the AARP. All are welcome at this safe driving refresher course, but drivers 50 and older may qualify for a discount on their auto insurance premiums once they complete the course. Class size is limited. To register, call Amy Taylor at 502.350.5570. Foundation Golf Tournaments—Volunteers Needed 8th
Annual Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Foundation Golf Tournament If you are interested in volunteering and/or would like more details, please contact Chris Peck at peckc@sjhlex.org or 859.497.8855 on or before May 4. A volunteer training session will take place on June 1. 20th
Annual Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament Volunteers are needed in the following areas: registration, par 3 hole monitors, golf ball drop, runners, pavilion, food service, clean-up, and other duties as assigned. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering and/or would like more details, please contact Anna Taylor at taylora@sjhlex.org or 859.313.2055 on or before Monday, May 4. A volunteer training session will take place on June 8 at 1 p.m. Relay for Life Yard Sale in Martin This Friday, May 1 Saint Joseph - Martin is holding a yard sale to raise money for Relay for Life. Clean those closets, cabinets and garages out. If you haven’t used it in a year, more than likely you won’t. Remember - One (wo)man’s jumble is another (wo)man’s treasure!
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Wednesday,
April 29
Saint
Joseph East's Maternity Fair
Cancer
can alter your appearance, but it can’t take away your spirit.
The “Look Good…Feel Better” class is a free program
that helps women look their best during cancer treatment. The free class
will be offered Tuesday, May 12,
at the Flaget Memorial Hospital Conference Room from
9-11 a.m.
On
Saturday, May 16, an
AARP (Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons) volunteer,
Bob Geiger, will be teaching the “55 Alive” AARP Driver
Safety Course. (This is a revised date; originally the course was to
be held a week earlier.) 
Friday,
June 5 at the Mount Sterling Golf and Country Club
will
be "Derby Day at Flaget." Enjoy Mint Julep Smoothies,
Tea, Lemonade, Derby Pie Squares, and more treats. Horse races
are at 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Purchase a horse
for $2; there are 10 horses per race. For each race, the owner
of the winning horse will split the $20 purse with Relay for
Life. Horse race tickets will also be sold in front of the cafeteria
now through Thursday, April 30
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Buy as many as you want! 
PIE
IN THE FACE! How would you like to see one of
your co-workers get a pie in the face? On Thursday,
May 7, Flaget will celebrate CHI's 13th birthday
with cake and ice cream at 3:30 p.m. in the dining room in conjunction
with a pie throwing extravaganza! Here's how it works: There
will be five pies to be thrown, and there will be three contestants
for each pie. For a mere $1 per vote, you can vote on who you
would like to see get a pie in the face, and you could be chosen
to be the one throwing the pie! 
RELAY
KICK-OFF CEREMONY! The final Relay for Life
activity is the Relay kick-off ceremony and prayers at 9 a.m.
in the lobby on Friday, May 8.
The theme this year is "Garden of Hope." Join in listening
to speakers and praying for the many people whose lives have
been touched by cancer. Help us to plant the seeds of hope that
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Tips
for Elevating the Image of Nursing By Debbie Spencer, RN, VP Patient Care Services, SJH/SJE Nurses build the public image of nursing through day-to-day interactions with patients, families and colleagues. Keep the following tips in mind as you seek to embody an image that reflects your level of education, expertise and professionalism. Present
a professional image: Communicate
about your work and discuss your accomplishments: Correct
inaccurate nursing stereotypes:
Be engaged in the workplace:
Source: Adapted from the book Our Image, Our Choice: Perspectives on Shaping, Empowering, and Elevating the Nursing Profession by Shelley Cohen, RN, BS, CEN, and Kathleen Bartholomew, RC, RN, MN, 2008, published by HCPro, Inc. Next week is Nurses Week! Watch for details soon about celebrations. |
Grow
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LEARN Goes Live An update from Rose Patrick, Regional Director of Education and Organizational Development and LEARN System Leader
To help everyone get started, a new LEARN Resource Center has been created on the Saint Joseph Heath System Web site at www.sjhlex.org. Click “For Employees Only” and scroll down and select “LEARN Resource Center.” Recordings have been made for students and managers to get started. Cheat sheets and a new HR policy are also posted there! During the first few weeks, it is very important for all employees to log into LEARN, create a password and review learning assignments and due dates. Employees with hospital e-mail addresses have already begun to receive LEARN notifications from Health Stream, the LEARN vendor.
Employees are encouraged to complete LEARN modules while at work. Manager pre-approval is necessary to complete mandatory LEARN assignments off the clock for hourly employees. There will be new additional modules purchased after July 1, including online certification programs for Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program. SJHS LEARN Administrators are Rusty Sexton, 859.313.2617, and Brenda Harris, 859.313.1828, of the Educational Services Department. Please feel free to contact them with questions. Thank you to Paul Southgate, IT Team Members and the Kentucky Educators for their assistance in our SJHS LEARN implementation! Look for many more exciting announcements about LEARN in the near future. Service in the Trenches A "Service in the Trenches" workshop will be held Friday, May 1 at Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Education (Mandatory for ER Nurses; all others are welcome). This class is being taught by Margie Fuller, RN, BSN, Education Coordinator at Saint Joseph Hospital, and will focus on a variety of techniques for managing contacts with patients and families in soothing and supportive ways — while juggling the constant demands of the job. Specific skills for preventing and managing conflict, streamlining repetitive interactions in a friendly manner, and dealing effectively with phone interruptions will be taught and practiced. Updated In-service Schedule for Blood Glucose Control Protocol In-services are being held house-wide at Saint Joseph Hospital for the new Blood Glucose Control Protocol and SQ insulin standing orders, per the following schedule:
The in-service will last approximately 20-30 minutes. Attend any one in-service of choice at your convenience. Start date is Monday, May 11. Once this has gone house-wide at Saint Joseph Hospital, in-services will be scheduled for Saint Joseph East (mid-late May). If you would like in-services, other than the times and dates scheduled, please contact Dana Graves at 313.1282 or on pager 330.1309. |
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"I’d
like to express my deepest gratitude for the excellent care my father
received at Saint Joseph Hospital. He experienced an
allergic reaction, which led him to seek emergent treatment in your
emergency department.
After arriving in the emergency He was admitted to the CCU under the care of Dr. Estridge. After initial treatment, my father was diagnosed with angloedema, a rapidly progressive swelling of the upper airway. He remained intubated on the ventilator for over 48 hours. During this time, Dr. Estridge and the nursing staff routinely updated my family. We were accepted during visiting hours with kindness and sensitivity. I’d like to especially pay tribute to the staff in the CCU. The nursing staff displayed sincerity in their practice and made my father feel safe and comfortable. It takes each individual giving their very best to make a great team. The CCU staff was superior in both their individual and team practice. My father is doing very well and wishes to add his appreciation for the fine care he received during his hospital stay." Dear Saint Joseph - London On April 21, a patient called Saint Joseph - London's administrative office after arriving home from a seven-day stay at the hospital. He was on the Med/Surg floor and could not begin to say what a wonderful stay it was. He said from the physicians to the housecleaners — everything was great. He stressed several times that he wanted Saint Joseph - London's president to know about his call and just how proud he is of his local hospital. |
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(Left
to Right): Mary Little, Director of
Judy Salyer, Director of Social Services 
Saint Joseph - Berea Lab employees (left
to right) Lisa VanWinkle, Liz Covington, Sandra Rose and Donna Smith
posed for a picture after distributing pens to hospital staff to celebrate
National Lab Week.
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