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Celebrating 40 Years of Service! CEO Rick Lofgren Coming to Celebrating 40 Years of Service! On Tuesday, May 13, Rose DDC May 20 for Town Hall Dover, Food & Nutrition Services, celebrated 40 years of service with Daniel Drake Center! In 1974, Rose was looking for work and her neighbor suggested that she apply at Drake Center. Rose started in Environmental Services and eventually became an EVS Supervisor. In 1995, Rose started in Food & Nutrition Services and has been there ever since. When asked what is one thing that stands out “from back in the day,” Rose said “herself.” Turns out she was a patient here for three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. In August, she will be 20 years cancer free. Her doctor said that she would never walk again. With the help of her therapists and her son literally pushing her out of her wheelchair (tough love), she proved her Welcome New Associates doctor wrong. Kara Brown, Admitting What has kept her here for 40 years? Rose said, “the people.” Jeanine Cox, Case Management Quiana Dixon, Christ LTAC Not only did she celebrate 40 years at DDC, but on May 23, Rose Paul Foster, EVS and her husband, Jeffrey, have been married 50 years! Rose and Stephanie Holimon, EVS Jeffrey have four children, three sons and one daughter, and four Robin Hughes, Lab grandsons. Yvette McFarlane, Cardiac Rehab Milestones are big in May for Rose and we wish her many more Sarah Mellie, LTAC 4 North happy, healthy years! When someone asked, “when are you Kelly Moore, Occupational Therapy leaving?” Rose replied, “Never! As long as I can walk in here.” Palak Patel, LTAC 3 North Shonda Simmons, Float Pool Congratulations Rose! Evian Taylor-Benton, Medical Records Correction In an article that appeared in the May 2 issue of What’s Up about the Daniel Drake Center LTAC Unit at The Christ Hospital, Bob Gleason, Respiratory Therapist, was Pictured left, some of Rose‘s co- incorrectly identified in a photo caption. workers join in the celebration, and above, her department Bob Gleason surprised her with a cake in honor of the occasion. What’s Up Page 1 Friday, May 16, 2014 Nurses Week Celebrated May 6-12 Daniel Drake Center celebrated Nurses Week with many activities that took place throughout the week including our annual DAISY Award Presentation and our first Rededication to Nursing Ceremony. DAISY Award On Tuesday, May 13, the following nurses received the DAISY Award to honor the super-human work nurses do for patients and families every day in hospitals around the country: Loida Haysbert, LPN, BWP; Denise Cornist, LPN, 2S; and Janna Campbell, RN, 4N. Each winner received a DAISY Award recipient pin, a Healer’s Touch hand carved statue and an award certificate proclaiming “Extraordinary Nurse.” The DAISY foundation was formed in January 2000 by the family of Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications from an immune disease. His family was so impressed by nursing care he received during his illness that they were inspired to form the foundation. Congratulations to all nominees: Janna Campbell, RN, 4N; Denise Cornist, LPN, 2S; Liz Dietrich, RN, 3N; April Green, MSN, RN, Educator; Loida Haysbert, LPN, BWP; Misty Lewis, LPN, BWP; Melanie Milton, LPN, BWP; Jamie Phillips, RN, 3S. The following are the DAISY award winners nominations: Loida’s nomination: • “She is always busy but will drop whatever she is doing to help a person.” • “She brought brightly colored scarves, checked in frequently and was her rock for a young patient dying with cancer.” • “Always willing to jump in and get it done.” • “She handles problems herself and doesn’t pass the buck.” Denise’s nomination: • “Ms. Cornist was a great asset in the ODH survey…and was very professional.” • “I have always admired her work ethic.” • “She takes ownership of the wounds on the unit while completing her own assignments.” • “She is always on top of her patients.” Janna’s nomination: “Janna is a sweet person with a big heart who cares a lot about her patients. She is always kind and maintains a positive attitude when working with patients, families and staff!” Thank you all for your RITE Core Values and the hard work that you perform day in and day out! Congratulations! Pictured, left to Pictured, left to right: right: Daphne DAISY Award Winner, Glenn, Executive Denise Cornist; Melissa Director, Bennett, Director of Bridgeway Pointe; Clinical Services. DAISY Award winner, Loida Haysbert; Linda Vogelpohl, Director, Bridgeway Pointe. The Rededication Ceremony The Rededication Ceremony was planned by Nursing Leadership as Pictured, DAISY Award Winner, Janna Campbell the finale to National Nurses Week. May 12 is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. It was a tribute to the chosen profession to rededicate Nurses to nursing. Each unit had an enlarged, color Nightingale Pledge which nurses autographed. These were displayed in the courtyard during the candlelight ceremony. Nurses shared their calling to become nurses through their stories, they lit each other’s candles to celebrate their commitment and altogether, as one voice, they pledged themselves to continue to pursue their dedication to their patients and nursing. Rick Sturgeon, Clinical Manager, 3 North, said “One of our newest nurses, Holly Viox, was able to attend this inspiring event. It was a really nice start to her new career as an RN here at Daniel Drake. I believe it is just one more way that nursing leadership is striving to elevate nursing in our facility.” What’s Up Page 2 Friday, May 16, 2014 Celebrating Hospital Week May 11-17 On Friday, May 16, the weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of associates when rain forced Hospital Week festivities to move indoors. In appreciation for their hard work, Daniel Drake Center associates were treated to a free lunch. Did you see the Hospital Week Slideshow that was shown in back of the cafeteria starring YOU this week? If not, go to SharePoint (Intranet) under Locations/Daniel Drake Center, and click on the link at the top of the page. If you didn’t receive your UC Health-Daniel Drake Center mason jar mug, please stop by Human Resources between 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pharmacy Lucretia White, Manager, Ambulatory Services, and Chantal Robinson Gibbs, Clinical Manager, 4 North, serve associates their free lunch with a smile. Vince Brandy, Specialist, Materials Distribution, with his Hospital Week UC Health-Daniel Drake Center mason jar mug. Maintenance Occupational Therapy Staff Staffing Office (Inpatient & SNF) Some of 3 North and other Staff Roxane Henderson, Patient Relations Coordinator Some of 4 North Staff Associates in line for their free lunch What’s Up Page 3 Friday, May 16, 2014 Culture of Safety Corner Lifesaver Campaign Rewards Joy in the Workplace Good Hand Hygiene In an effort to promote hand hygiene and reward compliance, many associates have already received Melissa S. Bennett, DNP, MS, APRN, GCNS- a lifesaver card thanking them for practicing good BC, LNHA, Director of Clinical Services hand hygiene. The cards are signed by the associate and placed in a service excellence box for a chance to win a prize. You may be surprised to learn that joy in the workplace is the focus of a publication by the For the month of April, the two winners were Cindy McVicker, National Patient Safety Foundation (2013). Why, you might PCA, 3 North (below, left) and Eric Barth, Physical Therapist ask? Healthcare workers (HCWs) are well-intentioned people (below, right). There is no limit to the amount of cards an doing their best every day to ensure patients are well cared associate can receive. for. Fulfilling this mission is where HCWs find joy and meaning We all know clean hands save lives. Please continue the in their work. Unfortunately, many HCWs experience bullying, outstanding hand hygiene compliance and become a “lifesaver.” harassment, disrespect, physical assault or emotional abuse. Their behaviors violate our RITE Values, but all too often are accepted as “normal.” Failure to identify and intervene in these behaviors, leads to a culture of fear and intimidation. What to do? For HCWs to find joy in the workplace, the development of an environment of mutual respect is critical. In health care today, teamwork is essential for safe practice. Teamwork is impossible in the absence of mutual respect. To find joy in our daily work, HCWs need an environment where they are treated with dignity and respect by everyone, where they have the tools and equipment to make a contribution to the team and the HCW is recognized and thanked for what they do. Joy and meaning are created when the workforce feels valued Cindy McVicker, PCA Eric Barth, PT and safe from harm and part of the solutions for change. We can achieve that through active engagement and participation in task forces and department process Calendar improvement projects. Step forward – volunteer – show up May 20 with ideas and suggestions! Become part of the solution to UC Health President & CEO Dr. Rick Lofgren, MD, Town Hall. create joy in the workplace! 1-2 p.m., Conference Rooms D&E. See page 1 for details. (National Patient Safety Foundation, 2013) May 22 Quarterly Corporate Leadership Retreat, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-5 p.m. May 23 Deadline to take UC Health Wellness Survey. See this page for Deadline to take the UC Health details. Wellness Survey is May 23 What’s Up is published bi-weekly by the Public Relations & Marketing Department for Associate Health and Wellness wants to survey associates’ interest associates and volunteers of Daniel Drake Center and Bridgeway Pointe. The goal of in having access to online health and wellness information, as well What’s Up is to offer the most up-to-date information and hospital news pertinent to as the ability to track exercise activity, certain blood test results (i.e.
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