August 23, 2022

DAISY Award Winner - Robin VanHandel

Congratulations to Robin VanHandel for being chosen as the most recent winner of the Aspirus Wausau Hospital DAISY Award.

Robin was nominated by the parents of a daughter staying in the MSICU. 

The parents said Robin showed much care and dedication, especially when she assisted them in removing sap, tree debris and tangles from their hair. 

They went on to say Robin was so organized and showed attentiveness and dedication throughout their daughter's stay. 

The AWH DAISY Award recognizes the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. These nurses exceed the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying our core values: Compassion, Accountability, Collaboration, Foresight and Joy.

Student Nurse Internship Graduation

24 student nurse interns graduated August 19 from their internship at AWH. 

Aspirus had a total of 39 student nurse interns across its system. 

The interns participated in multiple departments across the system ranging from the ICU to the NICU. 

Up next, students will finish up the last part of their respective nursing schools and then join the nurse workforce. 

80 percent of graduates are staying within the Aspirus system. 

Morgan Schaefer, one of the student nurse interns, talked with WAOW about the program. 

See the report here. 

Stephanie Neuhoff Veteran Award

The Iron County Veteran Service Office recently recognized Aspirus Acute Care Coordinator Stephanie Neuhoff for her work with a patient. 

Stephanie was presented with a certificate of appreciation signed by the Chairman of the Iron County Veterans Committee and the Director of the Iron County Veterans Service Office. 

They wrote that Stephanie's knowledge of state and local resources left an excellent impression. 

They also stated her dedication to making the overall patient experience positive should make Aspirus proud. 

Personal Money Advice Sessions

AWH QuickCharge Glitch

The AWH QuickCharge system experienced a glitch starting July 20. 

This caused some items to not be deducted from the user's payroll. 

The glitch is fixed and anyone using the QuickCharge feature for the gift shop or coffee shop should be aware of any charges that might not have been previously deducted. 

Coffee Shop Hours

The AWH Coffee Shop will be closed August 26 & September 2.