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Volume 2, Issue 4 - February 20, 2009 |
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Best
Places to Work in Kentucky Saint Joseph Hospital (SJH), Saint Joseph East (SJE) and Flaget Memorial Hospital (FMH) were selected as “Top 25 Work Communities of Choice” in Kentucky in the Fifth Annual “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” competition. The annual competition, hosted by The Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council, in conjunction with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, released the results in January. The selection process was based on an assessment of companies’ employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. The hospitals will find out where they rank on the list of the state’s best places to work at an awards ceremony on April 21. This is the third consecutive year SJH and SJE have received this honor, and the first year for FMH. To find out more about the award, visit www.bestplacestoworkky.com. |
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Expanded Web Site Launches Saint Joseph Health System's Web site has expanded and is revamped with a new look! Visit www.SaintJosephHealthSystem.org to see the exciting new changes and to learn more about each hospital within the system. Each hospital has its own section on the site, and can also be accessed using their unique Web addresses: Chest
Pain Accreditation Surveyors from the Society of Chest Pain Centers will visit Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to conduct a review for accreditation status. They will focus on the EMS and ED treatment of chest pain. Saint Joseph Health System currently has six of its eight facilities accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers: Saint Joseph - Berea, Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph - London, Saint Joseph - Martin and Flaget Memorial Hospital. First Transesophageal Echocardiogram in Mount Sterling On Feb. 11, Dr. Michelle Morton successfully performed the first Transesophageal Echocardiogram at Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling (SJMS). Betty Cornish, non-invasive services manager for the Saint Joseph Heart Institute, and her staff assisted with the procedure. The endoscopy and CCU staff at SJMS is excited to perform more of these procedures.
Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling employees Lynn Duvall and Nathan Eldreth are accepting clothing donations to help less fortunate patients at the hospital. Items needed include: sweat pants, sweat shirts, T-shirts, socks, pajamas and night gowns. If you have any questions, call Lynn at 859.498.7715 or Nathan at 859.498.7755. Heart of Saint Joseph Award in Lexington, Berea The Heart of Saint Joseph Award is currently in place at Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph - Berea. Recipients exemplify the four core values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence) on which Saint Joseph's philosophy is based. Heart of Saint Joseph Award winners receive a certificate, a cash award and a preferred parking spot for one month. Nominate a co-worker for this award at www.SaintJosephHealthSystem.org ("Recognition & Awards” under “Saint Joseph Employees”). |
Clothing
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'da
Vinci Robot' Demos Saint Joseph Hospital (SJH) will promote its da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system in Rupp Arena this Saturday, Feb. 21, as fans arrive for the UK basketball game against Tennessee. Between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., people can view and test-drive an actual model of the robotic technology that is used to provide men with a less-invasive surgical option for prostate cancer treatment. Additionally, the robotic technology has assisted in several other urologic, gynecological, general and thoracic surgical procedures at SJH. Visit www.SaintJosephDavinci.org to learn more. And remember to look for the robot at the game! United Way Auction in London The
annual London United Way radio-television auction to raise funds is
currently underway. Saint Joseph - London (SJL) employees,
be sure to tune in (Channel 12 with Time Warner and WOBZ Channel 9,
or WFTG Radio). You can also link to the auction via www.london.com
on the Internet. The auction ends Saturday,
Feb. 21 at noon. Don’t miss out on some sale items,
and donation pledges are always welcome.
The United Way helps support several local non-profit agencies, including
SJL's Healthy Communities and Tri-County Hospice. Health Fair at Whole Foods in Lexington The Saint Joseph Heart Institute will participate in a community health fair at Whole Foods Market in Lexington Green this Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2-5 p.m. Stop by for screenings, information, consultations and free samples.
Support Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass and Bowl for Kids' Sake on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Galaxy Center in Richmond. Saint Joseph - Berea employee Brenda Marcum supports this worthy cause every year by forming bowling teams and raising funds for the program. To bowl or to make a pledge, call Brenda Marcum, surgical services, at 859.986.6526. Center for Weight Loss Surgery’s Next Introductory Seminar The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Saint Joseph East will hold an introductory seminar on Monday, Feb. 23 from 4-7 p.m. in the Saint Joseph East Medical Office Building (Education Center, Suite 200). Learn about their unique program and find out the latest options and outcomes in bariatric surgery. Call 967.5520 or visit www.SaintJosephWeightLoss.org for more details. Give Blood in Lexington, Mount Sterling Giving blood is one of the most important, rewarding and compassionate things a person can do. One pint of blood can help save the lives of up to three patients. Whole blood can be broken down into blood products such as red cells, platelets and plasma, each of which can help improve or save the life of a patient. Saint
Joseph Hospital Pre-registration is available by logging onto www.kybloodcenter.com. Click on "find a mobile drive" and search by sponsor code. You will enter an e-mail address, date of birth and the sponsor code 034-522. Make sure to register for the dates of Feb. 24 or 25.
Saint Joseph East Pre-registration is available by logging onto www.kybloodcenter.com. Click on "find a mobile drive" and search by sponsor code. You will enter an e-mail address, date of birth and the sponsor code 034-522. Make sure to register for the dates of Feb. 24. Saint
Joseph - Mount Sterling Photo ID is required of all donors. All who donate will receive a free gift. Nursing Career Fair in Lexington Saint Joseph Health System is holding at Nursing Career Fair at Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East next week. Candidates will be able to apply, tour departments and complete onsite interviews. Registration gifts, door prizes and refreshments will also be provided. Tell your friends! There are current opportunities in the following units: telemetry; med/surg—including oncology; critical care—including cardiac and surgery; and emergency—including Saint Joseph - Jessamine. Call 859.313.1768 for more details.
Cardiovascular Symposium in London Saint Joseph - London is making arrangements for the Annual Cardiovascular Symposium on Thursday evening, Feb. 26 and all day Friday, Feb. 27. Mark your calendars and watch for more details. International Dinner in London
The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Saint Joseph East is excited to announce their upcoming event: the 6th annual Bari Ball. The Bari Ball is a special evening held by the center to celebrate the success of all post-op patients and give thanks to their friends, family and the staff at Saint Joseph East that have contributed to their care and success. Attendance has increased every year. Last year, more than 300 people attended and enjoyed a night of dancing, karaoke and light refreshments. The event will be held Friday, Mar. 6 from 7-11 p.m. at the Double Tree Suites in Lexington. Please contact the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at 859.967.5518 if you have any questions or to make reservations. |
Bowling
for Kids in Richmond
Tues.,
Feb. 24, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Cafe Rooms A & B 
Saint
Joseph Hospital
The
medical staff at Saint Joseph - London has graciously
agreed to provide a gold sponsorship for the London and Corbin Rotary
International Dinner on Friday, Feb. 27
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the London Community Center. Foods from 16
different countries will be available for participants to sample. Tickets
are $25 per person and all proceeds go to Rotary International to help
eradicate polio – worldwide. For more information, contact 
Bari
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Bedside
nurses who perform patient documentation (RNs, LPNs, CEs, CNS, New Grad
Nurses) are invited to attend a workshop, "Legal Aspects of Nursing
Documentation," on Monday, Mar. 16
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Blakely Auditorium at Saint
Joseph Hospital (note the change in the start time). Earn 7.8
CEUs. View
course objectives and register online at www.SaintJosephHealthSystem.org
Mythbusters for Managing Pain in the High Risk Patient The focus of this workshop will be on patients at risk for or who are diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Capnography, trending for anticipation of incidents, and rapid response interventions will be discussed. The workshop is Tuesday, Mar. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Keeneland Health Education Center at Saint Joseph Hospital (Saint Joseph Office Park, Building D, 4th Floor). Earn 4.5 CEUs. View course objectives and register online at www.SaintJosephHealthSystem.org (education & events calendar). |
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'Trim Down, Bardstown!' Starts with Regular Exercise
If you’ve noticed a few more pounds piling on as the years pass, you’re not alone. Experts say that it happens to almost all of us. Even if we’re careful about our eating habits, we seem to gain weight more easily, or find it harder to take it off. Men are affected, but it’s even more true for women, given the hormonal changes of menopause. If you suspect that a slowing metabolism is the major culprit in your weight-loss struggles, you could be right. Metabolism slows by about two percent per decade after age 30, owing to a loss of muscle mass. We lose up to half of our muscle mass between the ages of 20 and 90. That loss is especially accelerated between the ages of 50 and 70. What’s the connection between muscle mass and metabolism? Muscle is metabolically active tissue. It converts chemical energy to mechanical energy, and it uses calories to accomplish that. Fat, in contrast, is far less metabolically active. That means that the more muscular you are, the more calories you’ll burn, even when you’re resting. The converse is true for fatty tissue. To
meet the challenge of middle-age weight gain, follow these tips: Eat a little a lot. Eating small, frequent meals stokes your internal “furnace.” If you confine most of your calories to one big meal a day, your metabolism will stay dormant for most of the day. Eating small amounts during the day keeps your metabolic engine running. Don’t exclude food groups. You may have heard that it’s a good idea to eat mostly protein and greatly reduce your carbohydrate intake. But you need all food groups for health. Complex carbs such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains are your best source for energy. If you don’t eat carbs, your body will use protein as an energy source. Losing fatty tissue is your aim. You’ll sacrifice your protein if you eat no healthy carbs. Move more. In middle age, or at any age, exercise isn’t optional – it’s essential. You need both aerobic activity and strength training for best results. Aerobic exercise burns calories and keeps your metabolism in high gear. Strength training builds muscle, which burns more calories. Combining the two is vital to healthy weight loss. In addition to exercise, it’s a good idea to be as active as you can in the course of your day. Park far back in the parking lot, and make yourself walk to the grocery store, for example. Every movement makes a difference when it comes to metabolism. PHOTO:
A participant is weighed during Flaget Memorial Hospital's
Trim Down, Bardstown! program, which will continue through April 1.
This community-wide weight-loss drive is held every year. Those who
succeed in losing seven percent of their body weight by the last day
of Trim Down will have a chance to win prizes like free gym memberships
and free massages. Diabetes
'A-Z' Flaget Memorial Hospital will hold a “Diabetes A-Z” class on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 2-4 p.m. at the Flaget Immediate Care Clinic off KY 245, across from Buzick Lumber, in Bardstown. Classes are free; to register, call 502.348.7010. Diabetes Lunch Bunch The Saint Joseph Diabetes & Nutrition Center in Lexington holds a Diabetes Lunch Bunch every fourth Monday of the month to discuss topics of interest to people who have diabetes. Diabetes educators from the center provide guidance on self-management concerns. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Bob Evans in Brannon Crossing. Call 859.313.2958 for more information. Join Downtown Athletic Club in Mount Sterling The Downtown Athletic Club in Mount Sterling is offering a special price to all Saint Joseph Health System employees. To receive the special price, at least 40 employees need to sign up. Please contact Rhonda Potts by Monday, Feb. 23 at 859.497.7708. |
By
the second week of the "Trim Down, Bardstown!" program, Flaget
Memorial Hospital has more than 100 people taking part. Their
first bit of homework: to develop a regular exercise routine.
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Congratulations to the second quarter 2009 recipients of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Surprise celebrations recently were held for the deserving recipients, who each 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 each of the recipient's units announcing the honor and celebrating the nursing profession. Congratulations to the Recipients:
Kristy Carter, RN: 5A Acute Stroke Unit,
SJH The award program is currently in place at Saint Joseph Hospital (SJH), Saint Joseph East (SJE), Saint Joseph - Berea (SJB) and Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling (SJMS) to recognize nurses who provide a remarkable patient experience. To learn more about this award or to nominate someone, visit www.SaintJosephNurses.org. Daisy Award brochures and nomination boxes also are located throughout the hospitals. The next deadline for nominating a registered nurse for this award is Feb. 27. If you have any questions, please call Paula Keally at 313.4776. Kristy Carter, SJH
Daisy Award winner Kristy Carter, center, received a hand-carved stone sculpture, titled “A Healer's Touch,” created by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe, Africa, from unit manager Sherry Mason and CNO Chris Mays.
Daisy Award winner Kristy Carter, center, with 5A Acute Stroke Unit staff members at Saint Joseph Hospital.
Daisy Award winner Vanessa Harris, center, with Becky Dotson, manager, and Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling President Jim Heitzenrater.
Daisy Award winner Allison Manning (standing, dark blue/red scrubs) with Continuing Care Hospital staff at Saint Joseph East.
Daisy Award winner Frances McKeehan, center, with Saint Joseph - Berea President Greg Gerard, left, and Director of Nursing/VP of Patient Care Pat Patton, right.
Daisy Award winner Frances McKeehan with pre-op surgery staff at Saint Joseph - Berea. The team was treated to cinnamon rolls in celebration of their co-worker's honor.
CNO Chris Mays, Daisy Award winner Linda Underwood, Telemetry Unit Manager Regina Masters and VP of Patient Care Debbie Spencer
Daisy Award winner Linda Underwood with her telemetry team members at Saint Joseph East.
Daisy Award winner Susan Webb, left, with Cinda Fluke, chief nursing officer for Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling.
Daisy Award winner Susan Webb, holding certificate, with same day surgery staff at Saint Joseph - Mount Sterling.
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From a Child's Perspective During the recent high wind storm, Saint Joseph - London (SJL) called a Code Black; about 120 individuals took shelter in one of the basement areas of the hospital. Following the storm, a little girl gave Ginna Dempsey, president of SJL, a thank-you card she created. In bright colors, she drew her self-portrait, and beside it wrote:
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Deborah Harris King Hogan
Above: Deb (right) with Marilyn Swinford, director of emergency services. |
Deborah
Harris King Hogan lost her courageous battle with cancer on Feb. 5 at
her home in Lexington with her friends and family by her side. She died
on her 50th birthday. Deb was the nurse manager on the night shift of
the emergency department at Saint Joseph Hospital,
and deeply enjoyed her nursing career and the plethora of great people
she worked with, from physicians and physician assistants to nurses
and technicians. Nursing was her life's work and she especially enjoyed
caring for the sick. Deb was a dedicated nurse and gave a hundred and
ten percent to her duties. Deb made many long lasting friendships at
Saint Joseph Hospital, including with her boss, Marilyn Swinford, Debbie
Bryant and best friend Debbie Combs. Deb will be long remembered for
her vivacious laugh, wit and smile. Please keep her family, friends
and co-workers in your thoughts and prayers. |
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Cardiovascular Professionals Week
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