Beacon Light: January/February 1979
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CentraCare Health DigitalCommons@CentraCare Health CentraCare Health Publications (Newsletters, Beacon Light Annual Reports, Etc.) 1-1979 Beacon Light: January/February 1979 St. Cloud Hospital Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/beacon_light Part of the Organizational Communication Commons Recommended Citation St. Cloud Hospital, "Beacon Light: January/February 1979" (1979). Beacon Light. 216. https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/beacon_light/216 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the CentraCare Health Publications (Newsletters, Annual Reports, Etc.) at DigitalCommons@CentraCare Health. It has been accepted for inclusion in Beacon Light by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@CentraCare Health. For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Chaplain's Corner by Harry Knevel by Fr. John McManus Assistant Administrator for Planning Signs of the Times Certificate of Need As we commemorate the sixth anniversary of the More and more, resistance to this infamous Supreme Court's decision which, in essence, decision of the Court surfaces across the land. Q. What is a "Certificate of standable manner, what we are This will entail at least two or permitted abortion on demand, it causes us to Hopefully, this arises because as each of us realizes Need"? doing, why we are doing it, and more meetings with the staff in reflect. that we must face our God, none would want to hear A. The Certificate of need is a most importantly, that the order to assure all data is Six years ago a prominent sociologist remarked the judgment that in this 20th Century they were document issued by a benefits the project provides for complete and full justification that when a questionable practice is legalized within found wanting to provide protection for the most government agency which our patients will be worth the for our program is identified a period of five years, the legalized questionable defenseless form of human life. grants permission to health expense. in an understandable manner. From the date of formal practice would become the norm of morality for the Herein lies our strength—the good will of all care providers to expand, Q. Who is preparing the Certificate submission, which we Country. Fortunately, this pessimistic view has not peoples enlightened by the Spirit of God will cause modify, or establish new of Need? anticipate will be May 1, the prevailed. In fact, the signs are contrary to this view. justice to prevail. He is our God—we are His people. facilities or services, or add A. St. Cloud Hospital Personnel entire review/approval process, equipment according to the are preparing all of the including CMHSA project standards and criteria of background data necessary, but review committee, public specific legislation. Detailed the application for the hearing, Board of Directors regulations spell out certificate will be prepared in review and submission to the information required from the cooperation with the Herman Department of Health for final Refresher Course offered hospital so the agency can Smith consulting firm from published by review and approval, should make a determination. The Chicago. (Herman Smith & The Public Relations Department primary goal of Certificate of take approximately 90 days. this February of Associates has been selected The Saint Cloud Hospital Need legislation should be to as Project Manager of the Q. What happens to the Hospital's — EDITORIAL STAFF — promote comprehensive health Construction-Management Plan if the Certificate of Need The St. Cloud Hospital School those who wish to do so to Jeff Blair Susan Nystrom planning which will provide the Team, see page 8.) is not granted? of Nursing is offering another R.N. reactivate their nursing license—a Pernina Burke Vonnie Ottem highest quality of care at the A. We hope that the process of When will the application be Refresher Course, February 19 major goal of many in the class. R. J. Cumming, M.D. Ken Rocha lowest possible cost, with Q. pre-submission meetings and through March 9, 1979. Registration should be Phyllis Erdman Sr. Boniface Salm maximum availability. In the completed? discussions will place According to Sr. Mary Jude completed by January 19, 1979. Barb Erickson Marlene Schroeder A. Our target date for submission state of Minnesota, a everything in order to achieve Meyer, School of Nursing Director, The cost is $135. Interested Sr. Colleen Haggerty Donna Strack to the local Health Systems Certificate of Need law has approval. However, if it is not the course is limited to ten persons should contact the Mary Ives Mark Thompson Agency (CMHSA) is May 1, 1979. been in effect since 1971. approved—an adverse students on a "First come, first Hospital's School of Nursing, 251- Beatrice Knuesel Dr. Steve Vincent If we fail to meet the May 1 date, recommendation is made—we serve basis." 2700, Ext. 321 to register or to find Ann Lintgen Ann Voilmar Q. What information does the submission of the application may withdraw our application or She added that the intensive out more information. Agnes Moeglein Linda Wallen application for Certificate of will have to be deferred until appeal the decision. three-week program is designed to Need provide? June 1. A. The application for a Certificate provide Registered Nurses who Q. Where does the application go Q. If approved, what is the next have not been active in the nursing FROM THE ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL KITCHENS of Need provides very detailed step in the Plan? information about the after we have completed it? profession for a period of time with 1 A. We will submit the entire A. It would be necessary to move the opportunity to update their HOT MULLED CIDER Hospital's geographic service immediately to complete area, the population of the application to the Central skills. Brown Sugar 1/2 cup Minnesota Health Systems design drawings for the facility Upon completion of the course, Salt 1/4 tsp. service area, a complete change to include construction description of the proposed Agency for review. the participants receive a Cider 2 qts. They will make their and renovation. Working certificate. This certificate enables Allspice, whole 1 tsp. plan, the effects of the drawings identifying all details proposed plan on patient costs, recommendation and forward Cloves, whole 1 tsp. the application to the of construction should follow in Cinnamon, stick 3 inches the proposed plan's impact on an effort to obtain bids and other health care facilities in Minnesota Department of Health for final review. begin construction as rapidly DON'T FORGET TO ATTEND the area, the need for the as possible. Some of the THE SAINT CLOUD HOSPITAL 1. Combine brown sugar, salt and cider. development of the proposed Q. How much time is involved in renovation or reassignment of CREDIT UNION'S ANNUAL 2. Tie spices in small piece of cheesecloth. Add. project, the relationships of the the entire review/approval areas could take place during MEETING AND DINNER AT THE 3. Bring to boiling. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove spices. plan to any established procedure? this period of time. Again, ELK'S CLUBROOMS, FRIDAY, 4. Serve hot. planning priorities for the area, A. We will be scheduling pre- depending upon the scope of FEBRUARY 16, 1979. CONTACT methods of financing, the submission reviews with the that particular project and if THE T&L CREDIT UNION FOR Ice skating, sledding, sleigh rides, skiing or shoveling the front walk proposed project, anticipated staff at the Central Minnesota designed and working drawings MORE INFORMATION. all call for something hot. Spoil your out-doors people a little with a commitments and completion Health Systems Agency in an are simple, there is a possibility mug of hot cider and a molasses cookie or sandwich. dates and community support. effort to facilitate subsequent the construction of that All of this information provides review procedure and process. particular project could start the rationale and justification g. very soon—within a period of for the entire program and 60 days. describes in a very under- 2 3 ▪ • Your Lifestyle Profile Source: Health and Welfare of Canada. Do you use pain-killers improperly or ex- Do you ever drive when your ability may be cessively? affected by drugs? Indicate by circling the signs that apply to you. No Yes Never Occasionally Exercise • ■ • Amount of physical effort expended during Are you aware of water safety rules? ■ Help yourself the workday mostly Tobacco Yes No Heavy physical Cigarettes smoked per day walking None Less than 10 More than 10 • housework Desk work If you participate in water sports or boating, to 41 do you wear a life jacket? (If not applicable, do not score.) Participation in physical activities—skiing, Cigars smoked per day golf, swimming, lawn mowing, gardening, etc. None Less than 5 More than 5 Yes No good health !- Daily Weekly Seldom • A ■ • • ■ Pipe tobacco pouches per week General . • Participation in a vigorous exercise program None Less than 2 More than 2 Average time watching TV per day (in hours) According to Reif, the five main people to begin looking at their The pain radiating from my 3 times weekly Weekly Seldom 0 to 1 1 to 4 Over 4 is burning through my left arm! The dimensions of wellness are: lifestyles and finding areas in • A ■ pressure in my chest is • Stress Management where improvements can be made, • • A ■ Personal Health Are you familiar with first-aid procedures? overwhelming! Breathing is very • Self Responsibility Reif added. Average miles walked or jogged per day More than 1 . Less than 1 None Do you experience periods of depression? Yes No difficult. Beads of perspiration • Nutrition The St. Cloud Hospital is very Seldom Occasionally Frequently building on my forehead are • Physical Fitness concerned with helping members • ♦ ■ beginning to run down my,face.