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Volume 2, Issue 16 - May 29, 2009 |
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Saint Joseph - Martin Flood Victims Aid As
part of Saint Joseph Health System, we are also part
of an extended family across central and eastern Kentucky. During the
week of May 4, one of our family members experienced tremendous distress
and heartache as a result of the extreme weather in eastern Kentucky.
Saint Joseph - Martin was caught in the middle of one
of the worst floods on record in that part of the state. A large part
of the community was completely under water, and many homes and businesses
were destroyed. While the Saint Joseph - Martin facility did not experience
significant damage, many employees did lose belongings at their homes.
These items included critical needs such as hot water heaters, washer
and dryer sets and other items that many of us take for granted.
Your
gift is tax deductible, and you may donate online at www.SaintJoseph |
In this Issue:
'Spark4Life' Challenge Ends June 5! Watch for details on how to turn in your points! |
To
assist in the recovery and help our fellow employees resume their daily
lives, Saint Joseph Health System has established a fund through
the Saint Joseph Foundation that will be designated specifically for
these employees. Please consider giving whatever amount you can to help
during this time of need.
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Last Chance to Take the Employee Climate Assessment!
ONLINE SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS:
· Please go to the following Web site: www.healthstreamsurveys.com
· Please begin the survey and follow the instructions as indicated.
Employee
Benefit News:
When you chose a lower-cost medication, there is a benefit to both Catholic Health Initiatives and Saint Joseph Health System. That’s because our Medical Plan is self-funded, meaning all of our claims (for employees and families) are paid out of CHI and Saint Joseph bank accounts. When you save money by using lower-cost medications, so does the organization. To take advantage of the lower-cost medications now available, CHI will be introducing Preferred Drug Step Therapy (PDST) programs for six drug classes beginning in June. These six drug classes include Cardiovascular, Depression, Gastroenterology, Migraine Headaches, Osteoporosis and Respiratory. The PDST programs will help you understand your specific lower-cost options by sending a personalized letter to you or your family members who are taking targeted drugs. This notification gives you time to proactively change your prescription to a preferred generic or brand alternative, which results in savings for you. Watch for more information soon! Represent SJHS in a 'Bike Trek to Shakertown' this Fall
Team up and support the cause! Contact Stephanie Nelson at 859.967.5637 if you would like to be a team captain or are interested in joining the team. View STAR Order Status in PowerChart Beginning Monday, June 8, employees and physicians of Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East, Continuing Care Hospital and Saint Joseph - Jessamine will be able to view the status of their lab and radiology orders in the Cerner System. An Order Status Interface will allow the information to be transported from STAR into Cerner PowerChart and Firstnet. Simply select the "PowerOrders Tab" to "View Order Status"! If you have any questions, contact Clinical Informatics at 859.313.4776.
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Saint
Joseph Health System employees need to complete the Employee
Climate Assessment by TODAY, May 29.
Please take just a couple of minutes to complete the anonymous survey
online. Your valuable feedback will be used to assist the leadership
team with identifying opportunities for improvement in the organization.
Each facility is raffling off GREAT PRIZES
for those employees who complete the survey!
There
are many positive events happening in the pharmaceutical industry. Never
before has such a wide range of equally effective, lower cost generics
and brand-name alternative drugs, been available. This is exciting news
for Catholic Health Initiatives employees because it presents an opportunity
for you to save money while using these lower-cost, effective medications
in place of more costly medications. 
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The Saint Joseph - Jessamine RJ Corman Ambulatory Care Center (SJJ) is partnering with Jessamine Christian Church to host a free community health fair this Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will offer health screenings, educational resources and medical professionals speaking on various healthy living topics. In between awareness opportunities, parents can let their children bounce on the “moonwalk” and play a round of putt-putt. All events will take place on the SJJ campus in Nicholasville. This event is free and open to the public.
Step Out to Fight Diabetes The Lexington "Step Out to Fight Diabetes" walk is this 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. It's not too late to join the Saint Joseph Health System team! Sign up before the walk! Contact Karen McKnight at 859.313.4282 today if you have any questions. Golf Tournament Volunteer Meetings
There will be a Golf Tournament volunteer meeting on Monday, June 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the Keeneland Education Center Board Room on the Saint Joseph Hospital campus. This meeting is for employees that have volunteered to work at the 20th Annual Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, June 15. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Anna Taylor at 895.313.2055. Birthday
Breakfast/Pizza Party The Saint Joseph Hospital Birthday Breakfast/Pizza Party for employees with birthdays in April and May will be held Tuesday, June 2 in Cafeteria Meeting Room B. Breakfast will be served from 7-8:30 a.m. and pizza will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. A prize drawing will be held. Get Healthy Berea Community Event
Run for the Health of It
The 5K Run/Walk will be held in Bardstown on Saturday, June 20 at 8 a.m.; the race will start and finish at City Hall, where there will be exhibitors, snacks, awards and giveaways. A health fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. All proceeds from Run for the Health of It will benefit the Nelson County Community Clinic. Visit www.Flaget.com to download the registration form. For more information, please contact Suzanne Gude at 502.507.7799 or s.gude@louisville.edu.
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Community
Health Fair in Jessamine
There
will be a Golf Tournament volunteer meeting on Monday,
June 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the Human Resources
Conference Room at Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling. This
meeting is for employees that have volunteered to work at the 8th Annual
Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Foundation Golf Tournament on Friday,
June 5. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting,
please contact 
Saint
Joseph - Berea, in partnership with the Saint Joseph - Berea
Foundation, is presenting the first annual “Get Healthy Berea”
community event on Saturday, June 6.
Get Healthy Berea will provide educational opportunities and health
resources, focusing on areas such as healthy eating, stress relief,
green living, nutrition and health screenings. Get Healthy Berea will
also feature an 8-K Trail Run/4-K Walk,
2.5-Mile Fun Ride, and 19-Mile
Peytontown Ride. Proceeds will benefit the Patient and
Family Assistance Fund. To register for the events, visit 
The
American Cancer Society Relay For Life is right around the corner.
Saint Joseph - London's team will be walking
the track at the Optimist Club on Friday
evening, June 19. There will
be food, games, prizes and fun for everyone. If you have not
purchased your Paint the Town Purple ribbons or luminaries,
or would like more information about this worthwhile event,
contact 
Blue
Jean Fridays – Through June
12, you may wear blue jeans each Friday for
a $2.00 donation. A Relay Team member will come around each
Friday to collect your donation.
The
6th floor oncology unit and the physical therapy department
at Saint Joseph Hospital have partnered together
for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life walk
to raise money for cancer research and other cancer-related
issues. This year's event is Friday
& Saturday, June 26 & 27 at Lexington
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Upcoming 'I Can Cope' Class
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:
• Mobilizing Resources & Support - Thursday,
June 11
Flaget Memorial Hospital is offering three different classes in June for individuals with diabetes. Classes are held at Flaget Immediate Care Clinic (across Hwy 245 from Buzick Lumber) from 5:30-7:30 p.m each day. Classes are free and open to the public. To register, call Melissa Conder at 1.800.280.1601, ext. 1035. •
Behavior Change, Goal Setting, Diabetes Overview, Complications - Monday,
June 8 LEARN is Live! — Check Your Assignments
You can access LEARN from the home page of Inside CHI, several rows below the HR/Payroll Connection site (under “My Tools”). Log
on to LEARN: Inside CHI Homepage (http://home.catholichealth.net) Basic Medical Library Information Skills Class — New Classes Get
hands-on experience in using Saint Joseph Health System’s medical
information Saint
Joseph Hospital Saint
Joseph East Register online at www.SaintJosephHealthSystem.org (education & events calendar). For additional information about this class or other research instruction, call Laurie Henderson at 859.313.1677. |
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.
Diabetes
Self-Management Course
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To the Nurses in the Pain Management Center at Saint Joseph Hospital To
My Nurses: Never lose your pretty smiles; they bring comfort to those of us in pain. Never cease to touch; your touch soothes our wounded bodies and reminds us we are human. I could never repay you for all you have done so I've written you this poem. The words are true and you truly are "Healing Angels." If
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Employee Awards Banquet in Mount Sterling Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling held its annual Employee Awards Banquet May 19 at the Mt. Sterling Golf & Country Club. Forty-one employees were recognized for their years of dedicated service. During the awards ceremony, two deserving employees received two meaningful awards that are given out each year at the hospital. Mary Davis (med-surg) received the Ruby Wilson Spirit of Excellence Award; and Shelly Sanders (same day surgery) received the James Q. Thomas Award.
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Mary Davis (med-surg) received the Ruby Wilson Spirit of Excellence Award at Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling.
Volunteer of the Year in Mount Sterling Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling recently hosted its annual Volunteer Guild Luncheon and named the Volunteer of the Year for 2008-2009, Oro Lee Howes.
Bruce Klockars, president of Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling & Flaget Memorial Hospital, presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Oro Lee Howes.
Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Volunteer Guild Officers, left to right: (back row) Judy Prater, Betty Kincaid, Janrose Agee, (front row) Oro Lee Howes, Jean Tackett, Marty Blake and Sally Purvis. Not pictured Sherry Taul and Ann Bonfield Employee Service Recognition Luncheon in Martin Saint Joseph - Martin held its annual Employee Service Recognition Luncheon May 8 at Jenny Wiley State Park May Lodge to honor several employees for their dedication and years of service to the hospital.
Left to Right: Billie Turner (VP Clinical Services/CNO), President Kathy Stumbo, Renee Chandler-Hall (back), Leeda Music, Robin Bartrum, Lisa Little (back), Ruth Shelton, Debi Bentley, Kim Castle, Peggy Smith, Diana Price, Kathy Cox and Wendy Sexton were honored for their many years of service to Saint Joseph - Martin.
Left to Right: Leeda Music, Debi Bentley (back), Ruth Shelton, Diana Price and Renee Chandler-Hall were prize winners during the Employee Service Recognition Luncheon at Saint Joseph - Martin. Each of these employees were honored for their years of service.
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Congratulations to Sue Raney, R.N., same day surgery, at Saint Joseph East, for being named a recent recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A surprise celebration was held for Sue and she received a certificate, a special Daisy Award pin and a hand-carved stone sculpture, titled "A Healer's Touch," created by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe, Africa. A banner proudly hangs in her unit announcing the honor and celebrating the nursing profession. Each week, inCommon will highlight one of the recent recipients. SUE
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Daisy Award winner Sue Raney (center) was honored during a surprise celebration thrown by co-workers and members of the executive team at SJE. She is pictured with fellow same day surgery nurses Kim Adams, left, and Susan Centers, right.
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Nurses Week at Saint Joseph - Martin Saint Joseph - Martin held several events during Nurses Week this year, including a cookout on May 5 & 6 at the Seton Complex. Aside from delicious food, gifts and prizes, nurses were invited to play games including a Wheelchair Race, a Corn Hole tournament and "Guess the Band–aids."
Nurse Managers (left to right) Melinda Stumbo, Teresa Bailey, Billie Turner (VP Clinical Services/CNO), Mary Little and Carla Hayes enjoyed celebrating Nurses Week with their fellow nurses at Saint Joseph - Martin.
Angie Salisbury (left) and Kim Castle (right) showed off their new outdoor folding chairs they won during Nurses Week at Saint Joseph - Martin.
ED staff members, left to right, Clem McDaniel (ED Clerk), Melinda Stumbo, Rolleen Bentley, Leeda Music, and Kay Fugate took a break from Nurses Week festivities at Saint Joseph - Martin to pose for a group shot.
Carol Jo May was excited to receive a Nurses Week goodie bag at Saint Joseph - Martin.
Billie Turner, VP Clinical Services/CNO, and Cindy Patton played core hole at the Nurses Week cookout at Saint Joseph - Martin.
Pauline Smith and daughter Michelle Smith took home a pair of outdoor folding chairs during Nurses Week at Saint Joseph - Martin.
Flower & Garden Sale Supported Diabetes Walk The Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center held a Mother’s Day flower and garden sale on May 7-8 at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East, with all proceeds going to the Lexington Step Out to Fight Diabetes walk sponsored by the American Diabetes Association. They raised approximately $1,000 for the cause!
Ben O’Neal, Saint Joseph Hospital Maintenance, helped the Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center set up for the flower and garden sale. Special thanks to Scott Bowman and his maintenance crew at Saint Joseph Hospital and Mike Lavens' crew at Saint Joseph East for their help in setting up, storage and cleaning up afterwards.
The Saint Joseph Hospital Maintenance crew built this stand to display the hanging flower baskets at the Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center's flower sale.
Wanda Privett, who runs the mailroom at Saint Joseph Hospital, held up her selection of flowers. All proceeds from the Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center's sale will benefit diabetes research and education.
Diabetes educator Linda Brooks (right) helped a Saint Joseph Hospital nurse gather her purchases.
Karen McKnight (far right), director of the Saint Joseph Diabetes and Nutrition Center, assisted visitors with picking out the perfect flower basket. Her team will walk this Saturday at Keeneland during the "Step Out to Fight Diabetes" event, which raises funds for the American Diabetes Association. 'Maternity Fair' Celebrated 10th Anniversary at Saint Joseph East More than 850 people attended the 10th anniversary of Saint Joseph East's Maternity Fair on May 9. The event celebrated parents-to-be and those interested in having a baby by offering the very best in education and health awareness among women before, during and after pregnancy. For 10 years, the fair has improved women’s health and brought families together by offering innovative workshops, invaluable information and resources at no cost to the community. Festivities included 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.
Left Side (clockwise from left): Rob Tussey (environmental services) joined Saint Joseph East Women's Services staff members Mia Howard and daughter, and Amanda Edmonds and daughter (front) in volunteering to work the fair. Right Side (left to right): Saint Joseph East Women's Services staff members Alice Wiggins (back) and Elaine Smith visited with CNO Chris Mays and Administrator Eric Gilliam.
Saint Joseph East employees volunteered to work the registration table at the 10th annual Maternity Fair. They managed to sign in a crowd of more than 850! Front Row: Sheila Roberts (radiology manager), Jennie Rockidge (risk management) and Stacie Richie (SJHS volunteer); Back Row: Bonnie Gaunce (rehab manager) and Claudia Burnett (diabetes educator)
Saint Joseph East employees made sure Maternity Fair attendees were well fed and hydrated during the event. From left is Mary Hall (SJHS volunteer), Sharon Moore (outpatient surgery waiting room and volunteer) and Billi Benson (Center for Weight Loss Surgery).
A large tent housed hundreds of vendors during the Maternity Fair at Saint Joseph East. Vendors offered products and services surrounding baby supplies, women's interests, photography, baby safety and more.
A Maternity Fair guest and her child grabbed a few snacks before attending one of the lectures at Saint Joseph East.
New to the Maternity Fair this year was a "Diaper Derby." Parents lined their tykes up to see who had the fastest crawl. They competed for cash gifts and the grand prize trophy.
Dana Stephens (left), director of infection control, helped Denise Hundley (right), director of women's services, draw prize winners. Several prize packages were raffled off during the Maternity Fair at Saint Joseph East.
Students Tour Saint Joseph - London On May 19, twenty-four students from the Clay County Vocational School visited Saint Joseph - London for a tour of the facilities. While some areas are obviously off-limits for public tours, the students were able to see one of the cardiac cath labs, a CT scanner, parts of the emergency department and the observation unit. Managers and employees from the operating room, cath lab, radiology, clinical education, respiratory/physical/occupational/speech therapy, emergency and observation talked with the students and reviewed the wide range of careers in health care. The tour ended with interview tips, educational commitment and salary ranges from human resources. Some of the students are looking forward to returning next year, to see the new hospital!
Students from the Clay County Vocational School toured Saint Joseph - London May 19. Skilled Nursing Unit Raffle at Flaget Memorial Hospital The skilled nursing unit at Flaget Memorial Hospital raffled a scrap booking basket to benefit its activities department. The drawing was held April 20.
Judy Hubbard, volunteer, drew the winning name.
Brenda Murray (left), skilled nursing unit patient, delivered the basket to the lucky winner, Carolyn Hollingshead (right), who works in pain management at Flaget Memorial Hospital. WellSpring Opens at Saint Joseph - Berea WellSpring is the name of a new gift shop at Saint Joseph - Berea that opened May 13. It will be distinguished by new choices of merchandise to encourage better health and wellness. The goal for the new gift shop is to serve as a resource center for patients, visitors, employees and volunteers. It will offer items and information to help customers manage challenges to their health and well-being as a step in creating the optimal healing environment. WellSpring features a fountain, plants and soothing music which create a relaxing atmosphere. Items will continually be added to the store's merchandise selection.
Volunteer Karen Parsons served punch as over a hundred Saint Joseph - Berea employees, volunteers and visitors visited the new WellSpring gift shop.
Hechema Suite nurse Emily Shaw scanned an inspirational book during the grand re-opening of the Saint Joseph - Berea gift shop as WellSpring. Emily later won a book as a door prize. Other door prizes included two one-hour massages at the Berea Healing Arts Center, a Cracker Barrel gift card, brightly-colored spring bandanas, hand care creams and lotions, and Starbucks dark chocolates.
A visitor stopped by to see the WellSpring gift shop and enjoy refreshments. |
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