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Volume 2, Issue 19 - June 26, 2009 |
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Saint Joseph Sponsors 'Spotlight Lexington' Mayor Jim Newberry announced in a recent press conference that As presenting sponsor, Saint Joseph Health System will receive ongoing presence connected with the events, and will partner with the event to offer health screenings and wellness opportunities. Watch for ongoing details of our involvement in upcoming Saint Joseph communication. |
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Saint Joseph Breast Center Now Fully Digital Saint Joseph Breast Center now offers digital mammography at both of its locations in Lexington: Saint Joseph East Medical Office Building (160 N. Eagle Creek Drive, suite 101) and Saint Joseph Office Park (1401 Harrodsburg Rd., suite C-45). Digital screening mammography is offered at the Saint Joseph Office Park location and digital diagnostic and screening mammography is offered at the Saint Joseph East location. Studies have shown that digital mammography is significantly better than film mammography in screening women who are under age 50, or women of any age who have very dense breasts. Digital mammography allows improvement in image storage and transmission because images can be stored and sent electronically. Since data is electronic, it can be enhanced to increase the image quality, magnified to pinpoint specific areas, and/or manipulated for further evaluation. Saint Joseph Breast Center features board-certified radiologists Margaret O'Neill Brown, M.D., Marta Kenney, M.D., and Kimberly Stigers, M.D., and an all-female staff. Learn more at SaintJosephBreastCenter.org or call 859.967.5613. 2009 Kentucky Nurse License Renewal Period Kicks Off The 2009 Kentucky Nurse License Renewal period kicks off Wednesday, July 1 and continues through midnight October 31, 2009. Effective with last year’s (2008) renewal cycle, Kentucky nurses are being notified of license renewal dates through their e-mail of record, notification to stakeholder organizations and the KBN Connection. Renewal postcard reminders are NO LONGER mailed. Nurses who have not given KBN a valid e-mail address may do so at their Web site: kbn.ky.gov (click on “Credentials & Licensure Information” and “Address Change/Name Change”). You’re encouraged to maintain a current e-mail and mailing address with KBN. You will initiate online renewal using the last four digits of your social security number, license number and your date of birth. Details can be found on the KBN Web site. After you renew your license, you will not be issued a new license card. Permanent license cards were issued to all renewing nurses during the 2008 renewal period. Those nurses being licensed for the first time by examination, endorsement or reinstatement will be issued the newly designed, permanent card. Should you require a duplicate of the permanent license card issued in 2008 you may purchase one by following the directions noted on the KBN Web site. Berea is a 'Top 25' City Through its annual readers’ poll, AmericanStyle magazine has ranked Berea among America’s Top 25 Arts Destinations. Readers vote for cities they visit to view and enjoy and shop for great art. Cities chosen typically have public support for their arts institutions, galleries, festivals, and are places where the arts contribute to community good will, economic development and tourism. Berea has been named one of America’s best! Visit americanstyle.com for more details. Plan a visit to the town this summer and check out Saint Joseph - Berea! Lexington HR Staff to Relocate to System Office Effective Monday, June 29, several Saint Joseph Hospital Human Resources staff members will be moving to the same office building as the system office for Saint Joseph Health System. The system office, where many HR staff members will now reside, is located at 424 Lewis Harget Circle, near the Fayette Mall. This move will allow the hospital to offer HR’s current office space to physician practices, which better positions the hospital for growth. With the transition to CHI Connect last October, HR has taken on a more strategic role. Much of the department’s work can now be performed via the computer and telephone, allowing more efficiency in the delivery of service. HR will still maintain satellite offices located on the first floor at both Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Hospital, ensuring you continued HR support and leadership. Additionally, the HR Support Center is a great resource for a variety of HR questions, such as benefits, payroll, and Leaves of Absence. They can be reached at 1.888.450.9450. As always, your local HR staff will remain available at 859.313.1768. Children’s Summer Feeding Project Saint Joseph - London employees are once again participating in the Children’s Summer Feeding Project. Sadly, many local children do not have access to nutritious meals during the summer months when school is not in session. This state-funded program is coordinated locally by the United Way of Laurel County and meals are prepared by the Laurel County School System. If you would like to volunteer to take free lunches to assigned sites, please contact Tonya Lewis at 606.330.3136. Cast Your Vote for Gene Woods The deadline to vote for Modern Healthcare magazine’s 2009 ranking of the “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” is Friday, June 26. This year’s ballot includes Saint Joseph Health System’s own CEO Gene Woods (Woods is the only hospital system CEO nominee from Kentucky). In addition, Kevin Lofton, Catholic Health Initiatives’ president and CEO, is also included on the list. To cast your vote, visit http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/4509g3d9e9. Fast-Approaching Deadline for Mandatory LEARN Modules! Saint Joseph Health System has reached 80% for completion of mandatory Corporate Compliance LEARN eLearning modules currently assigned by CHI. The two assigned modules, due Tuesday, June 30, are:
Links to LEARN are located on the home page of the INSIDE CHI Web site, and the LEARN Resource Center. Please call your local Education Department for assistance. Below is the latest compilation (as of June 25) of Saint Joseph Health System departments that have hit the 100% compliance target early! This list demonstrates a culture of accountability in these departments and outstanding leadership. 100% Compliance! Ethics and HIPAA Modules
PACS Upgrade Coming June 29! PACS will be upgraded throughout Saint Joseph Health System effective Monday, June 29. The upgrade will begin 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26 and end approximately noon Sunday, June 28. During the downtime, PACS images will not be available (hard copy images only); any STAT or ED request for printed images will be honored by calling the radiology department. The upgrade will allow greater functionality and customizability for all PACS users and increase stability, decreasing downtime. |
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Go Red for Women Events As the central Kentucky sponsor of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement, Saint Joseph Health System would like to invite its employees, family, friends and communities to the upcoming Go Red events: 'Go Red Night' at the 73rd Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show Wear red and support women's heart health while enjoying an evening of equestrian entertainment with some friends. Health professionals will be available to discuss how to take better care of your heart along with providing free screenings. The event is open to the public; reserved seats are $10, general admission is $5 and kids six and under are free. Purchase tickets at 859.913.7759 or reservedseats@lexjrleague.com. Register to win dinner and a private box for you and five of your friends at the event! Enter to win at Kentucky.com/lexgo/contests. For more information about events at the horse show, visit lexjrleague.com. 'Go Red' with the Legends Wear red and support women's heart health while enjoying an evening of baseball. All the Legends ball players will wear red jerseys that night and a heart disease survivor will throw out the first pitch. A portion of the ticket sales will go toward the American Heart Association. Events during the game include health education, screenings, trivia and face painting for the kids. Visit lexingtonlegends.com for ticket information. Go Red for Women Lunch & Learn Dr. Mubashir Qazi will speak on “The Heart Truth for Women” during this Lunch & Learn sponsored by Saint Joseph - Martin and the American Heart Association. A heart-healthy lunch is provided and the cost is free. RSVP to 606.285.6690 by July 10; seating is limited to the first 30 respondents. If anyone is interested in volunteering or representing their service line at an event, contact Stephanie Sarrantonio in PR/Marketing at 859.313.2297. National Safety Week in London Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, but many of these deaths can be prevented. Representatives from Cumberland Valley Area Development Highway Safety and KVE Child Protection & Safety will be demonstrating the proper use of child safety restraints on Friday, June 26 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. in the hospital chapel classroom at Saint Joseph - London. Upcoming Relay for Life Events Relay for Life teams at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling will walk this weekend to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Wish them luck! There's still time to show your support. Saint Joseph Hospital Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling Cancer Survivor Celebration in Bardstown "Hope Soars ... Celebrating Life" is an event for cancer survivors, their families, friends and health care providers. It will be held Sunday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in the Grand Hall, in conjunction with national Cancer Survivor Sunday. The event is sponsored by the Kentucky Cancer Program, the National Patient Advocate Foundation, Flaget Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society. Enjoy free refreshments, music, speakers, booths and the unveiling of a traveling photo exhibit, "The Faces of Cancer." The exhibit will feature survivors from Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington counties. For more information, call Luke Barlowe at 502.350.0898. Birthday Celebration in Mount Sterling Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling will celebrate employees' birthdays each quarter by serving a birthday breakfast. The next birthday celebration is Tuesday, June 30 in the human resources conference room from 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Employees with birthdays in April, May and June are invited to attend. Town Hall Meetings in London Town Hall meetings are scheduled for June 30-July 2 at Saint Joseph - London. Specific meeting times and locations are posted around the hospital, or check with your manager. |
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Weight Watchers at Work Session Saint Joseph - Martin's next Weight Watchers series will begin Tuesday, July 7. Members can join for nine weeks for $99.00 (payable by cash, major charge or check). And a split payment option is available: 3 checks for $33, all dated for July 7, and deposited on July 7, August 7 and September 7. Plan to attend the Open House meeting on Tuesday, June 30 from 12:00-12:45 p.m. in the Community Health Education Building Conference Room to learn more and register. There is a 15-member minimum for the class. For more information, contact Carol May at 606.285.6692. Upcoming 'I Can Cope' Classes 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: • Nutrition after Cancer - Thursday, July 7 |
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Letters from Patients To the 3B staff at Saint Joseph Hospital, "Thank you all for your kindness and help. You made things so much easier for me during [my loved one's] stay. Your caring ways and professionalism let me feel at ease when I wasn't able to be there. I knew that he was being given the finest care anywhere! I'd like to give each of you a big hug (and I've done that to many of you!). If I missed you please know that I'm hugging you in my heart. Most of all I'm praying for each and every one of you. May God continue to bless you and allow you to help every patient that comes your way." To the Med/Surg staff at Saint Joseph - London, A patient reports having surgery at Saint Joseph - London (SJL) and wanted to tell the staff what a wonderful job they are doing. She felt that the Lord had put it on her heart to call and let the hospital know everything during her stay on Med/Surg was wonderful. She has worked in several hospitals and SJL is one of the best she said. She has a lot of respect for the hospital and wants everyone to hold their heads up high. Great job Med/Surg! |
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Daisy Award Winner Congratulations to Sarah Fitch, a medical-surgical nurse, for being named the first recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Saint Joseph - Martin (SJM). SJM is now among several hospitals within Saint Joseph Health System participating in the Daisy Award program. The award is part of the Daisy Foundation’s national program to recognize the super-human efforts of nurses. Honorees receive a certificate of commendation, a Daisy Award pin, and a sculpture hand-carved by the Shona Tribe in Africa titled “A Healer’s Touch.” In addition, the nurse’s unit is treated to cinnamon buns. To learn more or to nominate someone, visit SaintJosephNurses.org, or look for Daisy Award nomination boxes throughout your hospital. inCommon will frequently highlight Saint Joseph Health System's Daisy Award winners.
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Get Healthy Berea Saint Joseph - Berea, in partnership with the Saint Joseph - Berea Foundation, presented the first annual Get Healthy Berea event on June 6. More than 150 runners, walkers and cyclists and 75 volunteers participated in the event, which netted more than $7,000 for the Patient and Family Assistance Fund. The community-wide event emphasized healthy and green living and provided educational opportunities and health resources and screenings.
Remembering Hospital Week ...
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