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Beacon Light: January/February 1979

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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. • Environment of the community learn to help Flights of stairs climbed per day • Do you ever smoke in bed? More than 10 Less than 10 Does anxiety interfere with your daily ac- No Occasionally Yes I'm having a heart attack! But "Wellness, or individual good themselves. Through the tivities? that's impossible. I'm only 40 years health, depends to a great degree Community Relations and • No Occasionally Frequently • A ■ Development Department, the Do you always make use of clothing and old! on our control over environmental Nutrition ■ influences, including those which Hospital is now providing stop • A equipment provided for your safety at work? The leading causes of death for Are you overweight? Do you get enough satisfying sleep? (If not applicable, do not score.) smoking programs, self-breast a 40 year old white male are heart through our own behavior, we No 5 to 19 lbs. 20 or more lbs. Yes No Yes Occasionally No attack, auto accidents, lung make for ourselves," Reif said. exam programs, and other health education programs. We have just • A ■ • • A ■ cancer, cirrhosis of the liver and "By controlling our environment, Do you eat a wide variety of foods—some- Are you aware of the causes and dangers of How to calculate your score: One point for suicide—in that order. that is, by following healthy completed a stress workshop for thing from each of these food groups: VD? (1) meat, fish, poultry, dried legumes, eggs or each •, 3 points for each A, and 5 points for The risk factors which lead to lifestyles, we are practicing employees with plans to expand Yes No each preventative medicine and are into the community. Plans are also nuts (2) milk or milk products (3) bread or death from heart attack include cereals (4) fruits (5) vegetables Excellent 34-45 insuring a longer, healthier life." in progress for programs relating • high blood pressure, high Three times Breast self-examination? (If not applicable, do weekly Congratulations! "Excellent" indicates that cholesterol, cigarette smoking, she said. to nutrition and weight control. Each day not score.) you have a commendable lifestyle based on lack of exercise, overweight and The lifestyle profile on the "We are attempting to convince Monthly Occasionally sensible habits and a lively awareness of per- diabetes mellitus. opposite page graphically people that it is worthwhile to sonal health. Keep up the good work and Alcohol • maintain this rating. How many of these risk factors illustrates the difference between change to healthier living habits," Average number of bottles (12 oz.) of beer per Good 46-55 do you have? All of them can be healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Reif said. "The task of improving week Road and Water Safety controlled, and except for high The number of examples which our health and extending our life 0 to 7 8 to 15 Over 16 You have a sound grasp of basic health prin- Mileage per year as driver or passenger ciples. Only one to ten points separate you blood pressure and diabetes, all can be utilized are endless; must begin with us as individuals; Less than More1o o tr from the elite. With a minimum of change you • 10,000 can be eliminated through a however, the purpose is to get it is our lifelong responsibility." Average number of hard liquor (1 1 /2 oz.) can develop an excellent lifestyle pattern. drinks per week Make the effort to move up to "Excellent" and change in lifestyle. • stay there. "Attention to lifestyle and 0 to 7 8 to 15 Over 16 Do you often exceed the speed limit? environment offers the most ■ by 10 mph b y 20 mph Risky 56-65 • A No or more or more Average number of glasses (5 oz.) of wine or You are taking unnecessary risks with your rewarding paths to improved levels health. Several of your lifestyle habits are of health," LuAnn Reif, R.N., cider per week • ■ based on unwise personal choices which Health Services Nurse at St. Cloud 0 to 7 8 to 15 Over 16 Do you wear a seatbelt? should be changed if potential health prob- Always Occasionally Never lems are to be avoided. Look at your test Hospital, said. • A ■ again. Start your improvements with the "A state of wellness is within Total number of drinks per week, including places you lost points. A few common-sense beer, liquor and wine • reach of all of us," she Do you drive a motorcycle, moped or decisions can mean a "Good" rating, but the 0 to 7 8 to 15 Over 16 snowmobile? challenge is to move your lifestyle up to emphasized. "A wellness lifestyle "Excellent." will not only drastically reduce the No Yes • Hazardous 66 and over risks of illness or disease, it will Drugs • A "Hazardous" rating indicates a high risk If yes to the above, do you always wear a provide for a life of greater Do you take drugs illegally? lifestyle. Either you have little personal aware- satisfactions, increased serenity No Yes regulation safety helmet? ness of good health habits, or you are choos- and an expanded interest in the Yes No ing to ignore them. This is a danger zone— • ■ but even hazardous lifestyles can be modified future." Do you consume alcoholic beverages • ■ and potential health problems overcome. All it together with certain drugs (tranquilizers, bar- ever drive under the influence of takes is a little conscientious effort to improve biturates, antihistamines or illegal drugs)? alcohol? basic living patterns. Go over your test

No Yes Never Occasionally carefully and start making those improve- ments right now. Twenty-five members of the community improved their lifestyles by participating • ■ • ■ in the Hospital sponsored Stop Smoking program. Loretta Peka is pictured receiv- ing her Certificate of Achievement from Marlene Schroeder, Community Relations Coordinator, who conducted the program. 4 5 Laudenbach said that "People who are depressed depression can happen at any time need to force themselves to get of the year, but that holiday active, even to the point of Mid-Winter seasons can have an especially pretending to enjoy the activity," depressing effect on varying she said. "If, after a while, they find You say for the past five weeks segments of the population. they still aren't enjoying the temperature hasn't gotten For example, those who have no themselves, then find a new above 10°—below zero! You say family and are living alone are activity." Blues. ■ ■ your car hasn't started for six more susceptible to the Another method is to plan for weeks but you don't care because depression that accompanies something—have something to it's so cold you don't feel like loneliness during a particular look forward to such as a trip, or going anywhere anyway! And, on holiday season. Some people who even planting a garden in the top of all this, you think you're can't afford to buy the gifts they Spring. suffering from something called want may suffer a depression. "The important thing is to make the Mid-Winter Blues! Is that There is even a depression the effort," Laudenbach what's got you down, Bunky? which accompanies a let-down emphasized. "If an effort to change Well, cheer up! Sure it's cold many people experience once the isn't made, the problem just keeps and your car won't start, but the frenzied pace of the holiday getting worse." mid-winter blues is not a medically season comes to an end. diagnosed illness—at least not "Many people may experience Instead of sitting around the house feeling depressed during these cold winter officially. these kinds of depression and months, why not become involved in some sort of activity. The activity can be any- Fact "Just because mid-winter blues attribute it to the mid-winter thing from a hobby you can do at home to recreational activities, such as ice-skating cannot be medically proven blues," Laudenbach said. "Or, on Lake George. doesn't seem to matter," Jean during the cold winter months, Laudenbach, Mental Health Unit people may refer to their The Mental Health Unit or (MHU) Program Director said. "If depression as something called people believe it exists, then for 'cabin fever', a cliche' which has • • Progressive, Innovative, Effective them, it is real." been coined especially for the Fiction winter months when people tend There was no cake, no banners Recreational therapists And, the staff members are not to spend more time indoors and no hoopla. Work went on as responsible only for their particular content to sit on a good thing, she ■ waiting for Spring." usual. part of the treatment program, St. added. They are constantly But regardless of what the But for those who were here ten Cloud Hospital's Mental Health reviewing new program ideas to depression is called or when it years ago, this past September Unit is reversing the trend. insure that the Unit will maintain comes, it usually has the same was a time to reflect. It was the "Here, we stress staff its effectiveness. symptoms. Some of the general tenth anniversary of the Mental involvement in all phases of the Laudenbach also said that the signs of depression are: a Health Unit (MHU). treatment program," Jean patients here are given much of the tendency to withdraw from people; "We went through some hard Laudenbach, MHU Program responsibility for their personal low energy levels; a desire to sleep times trying to treat patients and Director said. "The entire staff also treatment. They set their own goals more and/or a change in eating educate the public on just what the helps to develop the treatment and are responsible for reaching habits—either more or less. Mental Health Unit was about," programs utilized on the Unit. them. "It's normal for everyone to Henry Brattensborg, M.D., "Most of the educational, The Unit treats an average of 500 experience these tendencies off Psychiatrist, said. "We've come a therapy or recreational programs patients each year. About 71 % are and on," Laudenbach indicated. long way in the past ten years. we use have developed out of able to return to their normal lives "They are a part of our lives and Now, we have gained the needs as they arise," Laudenbach without the need for further may or may not indicate a acceptance and support of the said. hospitalization. depressed state." Hospital, the community and our "A new idea can be suggested In keeping with its progressive "The problem arises when these patients." by a patient, a staff member, or nature, Laudenbach indicated that tendencies become so strong that Over the course of the past ten brought back to the group through the MHU is involved in Community we can no longer participate in years, the Unit has grown and participation in a workshop," she Health Education through the normal daily activities," she said. matured into what Dr. said. "The new idea is reviewed by Hospital's Speakers Bureau So, what is the best method of Brattensborg describes as one of all staff members as a group, program. fighting off these signs of t the most effective, progressive and where we decide how much, if any, "Members of the MHU Staff are depression? According to innovative hospital-based mental of the new idea will fit into our willing to speak about Mental Laudenbach, the best method of health units in the nation. program." Health and the Hospital's program fighting off a depression is to "No other mental health unit "We are very selective in to community groups or schools. become involved and active. There that I know of has a program as choosing our programs and we To schedule a program on Mental is an abundance of activities going flexible as ours," he said. "All our don't follow fads," Laudenbach Health, contact the Hospital's on in the community throughout staff members are involved in the emphasized. "We use what fits our Department of Community the year—many of which are free. treatment program. This team patients' needs and what the staff Relations & Development, 251- She advises people who are feeling approach is good for our staff and feels comfortable with." 2700; ext. 110. depressed to take advantage of the more importantly, it's good for our opportunities available to them. patients." When most places seem to be moving toward specialization with particular disciplines, such as

6 7 Modifications made in Master Plan Major modifications in the St. Cloud Hospital's construction plans were authorized today by the Bakke indicated that "we have reduce the impact of escalating Coordination of financial Hospital's Board of Trustees. no firm cost estimates on the costs caused by inflation, arrangements for the project will Among the changes included revised plan at this time, but we do shortages of building materials be handled by Robert G. Engelhart was a decision not to tear down the believe it will be far less costly and other general cost increases," and Company, Minneapolis, North Wing of the Hospital or the than our original plan." Bakke added. Minnesota. The final member of former convent building "Estimates on the original The firm of Herman Smith and the project team will be the immediately north of the Hospital. proposals were in the area of $20 Associates of Chicago, Illinois, has architectural firm of Hills, Recommendations also included million," Bakke said, "and a new been selected as the Hospital Gilbertson & Fisher, Inc., and the construction of a parking ramp cost estimate for the revised plan consultant and at the present time Kidde Consultants, consulting to be located on the riverbank east is expected by March 1st." will be the Project Manager of the engineers, both of Minneapolis. of the Hospital. The St. Cloud Hospital will be team. The firm's responsibilities Bakke noted that the original Original plans announced in using the construction- involve coordination of the entire plans were designed to September, 1978, called for the management team approach on its construction/renovation project accommodate expanded medical demolition and reconstruction of proposed building project. The through the Certificate of Need services at the Hospital. These the North Wing, demolition of the Project team will consist of a process, which is scheduled for areas include: neurosensory care, Hospital convent and the addition Project manager, financial late spring of 1979. oncology, emergency care, of three floors to the Northwest consultants, construction- (Recommendation for approval of a outpatient care and critical care. Wing. A parking ramp had been managements representatives, the project this size must be granted "Our revised plan still includes considered, but not until the final architects/engineers and parking by the Central Minnesota Health accommodations for these phase of the building program consultants. "We have chosen this Systems Agency through the services," Bakke said. around the mid-1980's. approach because we believe it Certificate of Need.) In addition to the new floor on The newly modified plan also RIVER will give us the best methods of The construction management the Northwest Wingand the

limits immediate expansion of the accelerating the implementation of services will be provided by McBro construction of a parking ramp, Northwest Wing to one additional the project and of controlling Planning and Development plans call for expansion of the IPPI patient floor. It was emphasized, project costs," Bakke said. Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Hospital to the east to add more

ISS however, that more floors could be "Visits to other facilities McBro's services will include room to the surgery suite,

SS added to this wing if it became following the project management working with contractors in laboratory and the radiology

MI necessary. approach have shown that they planning and scheduling actual departments. "As we assessed the impact have been able to dramatically construction activities. Carl Part of the second floor would our original plan would have on reduce their planning and Walker and Associates, Inc., also be extended over the main patient care costs here at St. Cloud construction time," Bakke said. "A Minneapolis, Minnesota will be entrance toward Sixth Avenue. A Hospital, it became more and more direct result of this would be to retained to advise on parking, new critical care unit would be apparent that we would have to traffic flow and design of the located in this area, Bakke make modifications in the proposed parking ramp. explained. project," said Gene Bakke, St. Cloud Hospital Executive Vice President. "We also found that parking was a far more critical problem than we had initially anticipated," he said. kN ■ "Through meetings with I to • ■ • ■ 11: .1 1.110 •.11 I■oni •611 members of the public, our II II MO OBI 1111 1111111111 ■ medical staff, the Hospital's it11 a YE mail ■■■11■■■ I r=1 j 1 ••••• management staff, and our • II oil III Illiti•its recently appointed construction- ■ ■ ■ ■ Ill management team, we were able to develop practical alternatives to our original plans," Bakke said.

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The drawing above shows the approximate locations and sizes of the additional floor on the Northwest Wing, and a new extension of the second floor which would extend out over the circle drive. 8 9 New Ambulatory Surgery Unit opens at St • Cloud Hospital the need," Peterschick said. "But, we will need additional space and Ambulatory Surgery is not a new "Scheduling of additional surgery is simple. Arrangements staff." concept at St. Cloud Hospital. It procedures in the Emergency- are made ahead of time with your "Most growth will be in numbers has been performed here for the Outpatient Department no longer physician. of out-patient admits—those who past twelve years. allowed their staff adequate time You arrive at the Hospital the will stay overnight after their However, an increased to provide the extra pre-operative morning of your scheduled surgical procedure," she said. awareness of general health care and post-operative care needed for surgery, check into the "The number of one-day surgeries by members of the community, and ambulatory surgery patients." Admissions Department, and go to will increase, but is limited to the particularly in areas where health "We realized that a separate area the Ambulatory Surgery Unit, types of surgeries which can be care costs can be reduced, has for one-day surgery patients was located on the second floor. There performed on a one-day basis." brought on a greater demand for needed," she said. "In August, you are prepared for your surgical The Unit has seven this service. 1978 we were able to move ahead procedure. Once you are ready, you rooms—three patient rooms, one "The number of ambulatory with our plans, and the new are taken to the Surgery large pediatric room with rocking surgery patients has continued to Ambulatory Surgery Unit opened Department, where all surgeries chairs, cribs and toys for children, increase over the past few years," on November 14, 1978." are performed. a lounge for family members, a Sr. Mary Ellen Machtemes, OSB, The Ambulatory Surgery Unit After the procedure is storage room and a kitchennette. Surgery Department Director, said. cares for basically two kinds of completed, you return to the "It's surprising the number of patients: those who come to the Ambulatory Surgery Unit for patients who travel long distances, hospital in the morning, complete discharge, generally 2-5 hours after and since they are not allowed to their surgical or specific the surgical procedure is eat anything prior to their surgery, diagnostic procedure and return completed. it's nice to be able to give them home that afternoon; or those You are immediately reunited The Pediatric Room is a favorite spot for small children. Here, they will find a something to eat once they return patients who come to the Hospital with your family or friends. A variety of toys, coloring books and games to play with before and after surgery. It from surgery," Peterschick said. the morning of their surgical member of the nursing staff is also a good waiting spot for their brothers and sisters. "Most of the procedures we do procedure and who stay in the thoroughly reviews your home care encouraged to accompany the Surgery Unit in a Milwaukee, cannot be done in clinics or in the Hospital overnight. instruction brochure with you and patients—especially if the patient Wisconsin, hospital. doctors' offices," she added. "The purpose of this program is your companion, and answers any is a small child." She and two other nurses, Linda "They simply do not have the to shorten the patient's time away questions you may have. And, it's a cooperative effort Keeler and Marcia O'Konek, staff equipment or facilities." from home and work," Sr. Mary "The whole concept of between the doctor's office and at the unit. They care for between 5- "And that's one of the special Ellen said. "It also lessens hospital ambulatory surgery here at St. least 25 different hospital 10 patients per day. advantages of a hospital-based charges since either no room Cloud Hospital is personal and departments. According to surveys of other out-patient surgery unit," she charge is made, or because family oriented," Jackie Jackie had a major role in surgical clinics and hospital-based emphasized. "If any complications patients are not required to come Peterschick, R.N., Unit Charge coordinating the development of outpatient surgery units, this is a should arise during or after into the Hospital the day before, Nurse said. "We try to telephone the Ambulatory Surgery Unit at St. good daily average number of surgery, it's comforting to know the charge for a room the night the patient a day or two before the Cloud Hospital. Before moving to patients to insure an effective and that the resources of a major Marcia O'Konek, R.N., reviews the before the surgical procedure is scheduled surgery date. Members St. Cloud, she coordinated the efficient unit. regional medical facility are Home Care Plan with Pam Gacke eliminated. The procedure for of the family or friends are opening of another Ambulatory "We want to grow, and we see immediately available." Ambulatory Surgery patient. The procedure for ambulatory A&C Treatment Program expands to inclu de Outpatients The plant's health nurse shook The Hospital has been providing The Hospital's program is aimed "Our program will be conducted problems through relaxation, "We are all excited about this his head with concern as he hung a successful inpatient Alcohol and at early intervention and is from 6-9:30 p.m., Monday through recreation and hobby program," Mike Becker, Assistant up the phone. John is sick Chemical Addiction program for designed to educate the Thursday for five consecutive development. Administrator for Rehabilitation again—the second time this the past ten years. The Out-patient chemically dependent person weeks," Forsting said. "It will be a "We should see a high success Services at St. Cloud Hospital, month. program is a relatively new about the impact of their period of very intensive therapy to factor with this program because said. "It is an excellent His absentee record indicates a concept which, according to Jim dependency on themselves and accomplish eight objectives." of the high degree of motivation by complement to our existing A & C problem. A follow-up conversation Forsting, Program Coordinator, their family members. The objectives of the program participants," Forsting Addiction program and it wi:i with John's Supervisor supports has developed within the past five It assists the dependent person are: Identify the illness, recognize emphasized. "It is voluntary and provide a valuable community the theory that John might have a years. in a transition from unpredictable and identify the complex system of many of the people involved will service." drinking problem. "The out-patient program is a moods, attitudes and emotions to defenses utilized to keep the have worked all day and/or traveled In fact, John does have a more reasonable way of treating that of a stable, responsible patient locked into dependency; long distances to participate." drinking problem, not yet severe less acutely ill patients," Forsting individual. accept the chronically ill "Prospective patients will be enough for admission to an in- said. "During the course of The program also aids the condition; formulate a personal referred to us through a growing patient treatment program, but treatment, patients are able to patient in attaining a more positive rehabilitation program; to continue network of persons in the quickly leading in that direction. continue working, meet family self-image and healthier outlook medical treatment as needed; community who have been trained Help for these people is now obligations and other on life as it pertains to family, become familiar with the in first-step intervention," Forsting available at St. Cloud Hospital responsibilities." employer, social and spiritual Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve said. "These people include through the Hospital's newly "Because of its non-disruptive relationships. Step program; examine the members of the clergy, law developed Alcohol and Chemical approach, persons who need help psychological and sociological enforcement officials, judges, Dependency Outpatient treatment might be more willing to factors in chemical dependency; employee health service program. participate on an out-patient and learn chemically free personnel, and more people as basis," Forsting added. alternatives in coping with they become identified." personal, social, economic

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O 3 z 7_ Gifts and E , o n. (7)* Memorials The Saint Cloud Hospital Development Council thanks the following individuals, families and businesses for their gifts to the Development Fund. Gifts received through January 16, 1979. Thank you for your generous support of our Development Fund.

Albany Gertrude Rengel Albany Admn. Assoc. by Dave & Margaret Lenarz (Cancer Research) Foley John Kucala Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hogan* anonymous Marble, MN Anna Morris Mrs. Valoria (Johnson) Lotti anonymous Minneapolis Anna Morris Carl Hanson** by Schmidt Family Frank Schmidt Family St. Cloud by Dr. John Kelly Judge Richard Ahles Gert Naber Dr. & Mrs. Frank Brown* by Lyle Morris Mr. & Mrs. Marcus T. Haug, Jr. Mary Griffin Mr. & Mrs. George J. McDowall* by Dr. John Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Curtis H. Mogck Mary Lynn Knevel Mr. LeRoy Poganski by Mrs. L.E. Schneider Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Richter* Richard Johnson by Mrs. L.E. Schneider Robert Theis by Dr. John Kelly Auxiliary Mary Strack Remembrance by Mr. & Mrs. Earl Mueller Fund Barabara Weyer by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bechtold In Gratitude to: John Gohman Albert and Clara Bechtold by Agnes Kosel by Herbert Bechtold Ervin Mueller N 56301 by SCH Laundry employees M 0' 4:0 In Honor of: Barbara Weyer d, Sr. Colleen Haggerty-Silver Jubilee by Alfred Seifert lou by Community Relations and Barbara Weyer

C Volunteer Department by Donald Steichen

St. Employees John Gohman by Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bechtold Donation to: h Martin Koenig t Cardiac Care Program by Stearns County Medical

Nor by John and Louise LaBonte Society

Cancer Research Mrs. Delores Johnson co by Leonard H. Hanson* by Al Johnson (Cardiac Care

h Ave. tLI Where need is greatest z Program) 6t z by William Cohen Veronica Euteneier )-4 06- S LEES by Family 4 1 In Memory of: Leonard Werner 1.1 Kristi & Lynn Grochow by Mr. & Mrs. Vic Siegmund by Geraldine Mourn ' LUI Mary Lynn Knevel UJ Joseph Gaida anonymous I— by Dr. J.F. Kelly U) irt Mary Lynn Knevel 4gt Gertrude Rengel cn by Michael and Mary Ives by Beatrice Scholen Ray Pfannenstein John Fahnhorst 0 by Nursing Employees by Richard Fahnhorst Barbara Weyer *$100-$499 **$500-$999 by SCH Laundry employees ***$1,000 and above