February 2014 Hocking Valley Community Hospital Linking to OhioHealth eICU® Care enhances patient care February Uniform Sale, Thursday, Feb. 27th, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm March Book Sale, Thursday, March 27, Front Lobby, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm April National Volunteer Week, April 6-12 Volunteer Dinner, Tuesday, April 8, Lee’s Banquet Haus May Jewelry Sale, Thursday, May 1, Front Lobby HVCH Employee Recognition Dinner, May 6, 6:00 pm., Olde Dutch Restaurant June Wholefit Day Camp, June 3rd, 4th and 5th, Nazarene Church On hand to celebrate the new eICU opening are: Dr. Forb, Wayne Johnson, John Burgess, Kandy Fizer, Janelle Hicks, Tara Jacobs, Dr. Ireton, Amy Scarberry, Julie Stuck and Stacey Gabriel HVCH is now offering our patients an additional level of ICU care. Thanks to a new partnership with OhioHealth eICU® Care, HVCH can use a high-tech network to connect patient rooms to a single control center located in Columbus, Ohio and staffed with critical care specialists around the clock. Here’s how it works: Patients’ medical data is sent from bedside monitors and information systems to the eICU® through a secure network connection. The computer systems that continuously analyze the information can spot subtle changes, notifying intensive care physicians. Critical care nurses and intensive care physicians are able to closely watch patients’ progress using video, audio and vital sign monitors. These specialists provide added support to existing ICU teams via a two-way audio/video connection which enables the eICU® team to talk directly with physicians, nurses and others right at the patient’s bedside. “The eICU technology takes our level of care to a new standard with more resources for physicians,” shared HVCH Hospitalist, Dr. John Ireton. By partnering with OhioHealth eICU® Care, Hocking Valley Community Hospital is able to offer ICU patients an enhanced ICU experience. February 2014 Myrna Angle Retires Hocking Valley Community Hospital Annual Groundhog Day Job Shadowing Breakfast Groundhog Job Shadowing Day was held on February 3. HVCH worked with the Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce to place students with a mentor for a day at the hospital. HVCH accommodated 4 students, Moriah Maffin, Baylie Schwanberger, Kayla Hatfield, and Christian Perkins. Myrna Angle has retired from HVCH a second time. The first time was after 14 years of nursing. This time she is retiring from volunteering after 20 years of service. Myrna shared these thoughts. “I loved my job as a nurse and also as a volunteer. You have always treated me with such respect. Thank you for the many lunches, dinners and nice little gifts, through the years. I will miss stealing a cookie from the cafeteria once in a while. HVCH has a great team, from top to bottom, and I have been proud to be a part of that team,”shared Myrna. We will miss you Myrna! HVCH Pharmacy Can Save on Co-pays This is just a reminder that employees who use our Pharmacy for their maintenance meds can save money on copays. Retail rates are $15.00 for a 30 day supply and $30.00 for a 90 day supply. Using generic medications, the HVCH Pharmacy can fill those same prescriptions for $5.00 for a 30 day supply and $15.00 for a 90 day supply. Contact the Pharmacy Dept. at x 8231 for more information. Kayla Hatfield is shown with Jeff Hovatter in ED. Baylie Schwanberger is shown with Rana Goss on Med-Surg. Christian Perkins is shown with Larry Barrett in Pharmacy. Moriah Maffin is shown with Margie Miller in Rehab. HVCH Needs Volunteers We are in need of a few new volunteers in our Registration area and our Materials Management Department delivering internal mail, along with other various tasks. Our volunteers generally are at HVCH one day a week for four hours. Duties include greeting patients and visitors, directing and escorting patients to various departments, paper work, filing, copying, delivering mail, and assisting patients with questions and concerns. Both men and women are encouraged to volunteer, and we have been successful in placing them in volunteer positions that they find fulfilling. If you know anyone who would like to get involved or have questions about volunteering, contact Kathy Krumlauf at 380-8154. February 2014 Community Relations Student Andy Shoemaker Andy Shoemaker is an OU student majoring in Healthcare Administration who is fulfilling his internship at HVCH. Andy is working on multiple projects for Community Relations but could also have some time available for projects in other departments. Contact Janet Blair at x8336 to check Andy’s availability. HVCH Insurance Update With spring and warm weather just around the corner, it is important to remind everyone of a few things that our insurance does not cover. High risk behaviors can create high-risk situations for your pocket book. Our health insurance plan does not cover activities that are deemed dangerous such as bungee cord jumps, sky diving, hang gliding, competitive racing, parachuting etc. For a full list of exclusions, see your Summary Plan Description of your health plan. Hocking Valley Community Hospital HVCH 2014 Auxiliary Leadership The HVCH Auxiliary recently held their organizational meeting. Betty Jo Downs, Auxiliary President, led the meeting, and asked each TWIG president to provide an update on their 2013 fundraising efforts. She also asked them to share their plans for 2014 which included the annual car Betty Jo Downs, Auxiliary President; Christy Keynes, show, bake sales, cookie, Secretary, Kathy Krumlauf, Director of Volunteer Services, and Wynn Wilkinson, Auxiliary Vice President. ham and candy sales. Each of the TWIG groups are Unable to be in photo is Kathy Stiverson, Treasurer. also planning on a Chinese auction this year, and they plan to assist where needed with the annual HVCH Foundation auction. “The efforts of the TWIG fundraisers annually raise thousands of dollars to support the hospital. These women are hard workers and pack a powerful punch with their fundraising efforts, shared Kathy Krumlauf, Director of Volunteer Services. Julie Stuck shared hospital updates with the group and thanked the women for their long history of support of HVCH. Kudos to HVCH Clinical Staffs “Smooth Transition to Standardized Uniforms” The Standardized Uniform Implementation Team wishes to congratulate the HVCH clinical staff on such a smooth transition to standardized uniforms on January 1st. Stacey Gabriel is working with Medline to get a color guide for the patient rooms that can be part of the patients’ admission orientation to the hospital. If you still need Wearing their Dept./Specialty Uniforms are: Lisa uniforms, Robert’s Uniforms will Brooks, Ramona Delong, Rose Chandler, Tammy be at HVCH on February 27th Little, Carolyn Andy, Cheryl Gallagan and Brenda in the front lobby . Bond. It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.........Harry S. Truman February 2014 HVCH Wellness Updates The Annual HVCH Wellness 5K race will once again be held in conjunction with the Washboard Festival on Saturday, June 14th. Volunteers are always needed. Call 380-8298 if interested. There will be a “Couch to 5K” training to help employees prepare to race. The training will start in May and continue until the race in June. Watch for more details. Team Lean Challenge weigh-ins are on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Third shift employees may contact the Nursing Supervisor at x5510, to get weighed. Bootcamp will start again in March and continue through April. Watch for more details about this fun fitness program. Please Like Us on Facebook Please take a moment to like our HVCH facebook page. We would like to get 1000 likes by the end of February, and we are currently just over 600. Download QR code app and scan. Hocking Valley Community Hospital THE TWIGS OF HVCH AUXILIARY RAISE $27,730 The Auxiliary recently held their annual meeting, and announced their fundraising efforts for a year’s worth of fundraising activities in 2013. TWIG I presented a check for $2,730; TWIG II presented their check for $10,000, TWIG IV presented their check for $7,500 and TWIG VI also Pictured L-R: Julie Stuck, HVCH Interim presented their check for $7,500. The total funds for a year of President, Ginger Johnson, TWIG IV activities amounted to $27,730. President, Wynn Wilkinson, TWIG II President & Auxiliary Vice President, The funds were raised throughThoma Wells, TWIG I President and out the year, from individual Carolyn Geiger, TWIG VI President. TWIG projects such as Ham Sales, Flower Sales, Raffles, Bake Sales, Chinese Auctions, and a Themed Basket Raffle for employees, just to name a few. Past contributions have purchased essential hospital equipment such as patient beds, food warmers, cardio rehab equipment, blanket warmers, 10 electronic medical carts, an anesthesia machine, cardiac & ultrasound unit, 2 hover lift mattresses, 27 infusion pumps and much more. Julie Stuck, HVCH Interim President, thanked the TWIG members for all their hard work, dedication and donations throughout the year. “You ladies are amazing, and we really appreciate everything you do for HVCH. Your work helps us purchase hospital equipment that benefits, and makes a difference to our patients”, stated Stuck. 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