Aspirus Northwest WI Division News

September 26, 2023

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Theme Baskets (and More) are Back!

Would you or your department like to contribute to the Aspirus Medford Foundation’s basket raffle event to be held November 8-10? Baskets that generate the most interest will receive special recognition!

October 25 is the deadline for submitting a basket.

NEW to this year’s event: We are inviting employee crafters/vendors to participate in our Pop-Up Shop! We’ll accept the first five (5) employees who express an interest and meet the criteria. This includes consultants for Mary Kay, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and more.

Additional details on joining this event.

Proceeds from this FUN event (November 8-10) will benefit Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics' patients.

Rehab Patient Says Thanks Via Social Media

2023-24 Influenza and COVID-19 Safety Programs

Aspirus Health will have two mandatory programs this year to help protect team members and medical staff members from respiratory illness. We are continuing our annual employee Influenza Safety Program for the 2023-2024 flu season, and this will be the first year for our seasonal COVID-19 Safety Program since the Public Health Emergency ended in the spring.

Our goal is to have as many team members as possible vaccinated against both influenza and COVID-19. Vaccination increases your chances of preventing illness, minimizing symptoms, and remaining available for our patients and each other. (Employee Health Influenza & COVID-19 Safety Program intranet page)

Participation in both programs is mandatory for all Aspirus employees and medical staff members. Full program details can be found in the Mandatory Influenza & COVID-19 Vaccination Compliance Policy. Program participation is required by October 31, 2023. For both influenza and COVID-19, participation means either getting vaccinated or completing an electronic declination. Non-compliant employees will be removed from their work schedule and subject to disciplinary action that could include voluntary resignation.

Vaccination clinics are being offered through Aspirus Employee Health & Wellness and vary by location. Our earlier clinics will likely only feature the influenza vaccine until Aspirus receives our supply of the new COVID-19 vaccines in late September or early October. Vaccination clinic offerings may be adjusted accordingly based on supply and demand.

Vaccination Clinic Schedule

Medford Therapy & Fitness to Host Education Programs

As part of its celebration of October as Physical Therapy Month, Aspirus Therapy & Fitness - Medford will be hosting a series of free weekly educational programs to promote health and wellness.

Programs will begin at 5:45 p.m., last for approximately one hour and feature a different focus and therapist each week:

Week 1: October 4 - Upper Body
Week 2: October 11 - Mobility and Balance
Week 3: October 18 - Lower Body
Week 4: October 25 - Core and Pelvic Floor

All programs will be held in the Aspirus Therapy & Fitness - Medford classroom. Attendees should wear something comfortable in order to participate in exercises together as a group. A healthy snack will also be provided.

“These programs will provide education regarding the most common injuries and diagnoses treated by our team of therapists,” said Katie Zenner, Physical Therapist with Aspirus Therapy & Fitness - Medford. “Attendees will be given a home exercise program of our favorite exercises to help prevent injuries.”

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Passion for Excellence. Compassion for People.

Every day, we show compassion for our patients, their loved ones, and one another. Below are a few recent examples from our intranet's Recognition Wall for Aspirus Stanley Hospital. Recognize a co-worker or view more staff recognitions.

Compassion

Rachel Green, Medical Receptionist, Aspirus Stanley Clinic

Thank you for the compassion and quick action you took recently with our patient that had a STEMI. Your quick action and recognizing that something was very wrong with the patient changed the overall outcome of the success he had. Thank you for caring.

Accountability

Rich Conrath, Pharmacist

Thank you for always being on top of ASH medications. I appreciate the attention to detail you have, especially regarding our flu vaccines for patients and making sure we have everything we need and the protocols are working properly.

Collaboration

Alzada Oemig, Rehab Team Lead

Thank you so much for helping me set up my Epic short cuts. They have been a lifesaver and have really helped me with my documentation. I don't feel so bogged down.

Foresight

Natalie Hazuga, RN, Emergency Department

I recognize Natalie for her great work in the ER. She is consistent, inventive and calm. She directs the situation with grace and works great with others to provide the best outcome in a hurried and unexpected situation. If it's a problem, she will figure it out. Thank you, Natalie.

Joy

Emily Doro, RN, Med/Surg

Thank you for supporting our new team members as they join our team to learn ASH and best practices. You are a skillful mentor and excellent nurse with a compassionate bedside manner. Always a joy when you are working.

Help Our Team Grow

You can help our team grow by reviewing your personal and professional networks for prospective team members and refer candidates to our organization.

You could earn a referral bonus of $500 for any new employee that is hired. You can earn a referral bonus of $2500 for any new employee hired into one of the following positions: RNs, EMTs/Paramedics, Med Techs/MLTs, Phlebotomists, CNAs & CMAs, Respiratory Therapists

Surg Techs.

See the Employee Referral Bonus Program policy in PolicyStat for full details and the referral form.

Visit careers.aspirus.org to view current career opportunities at Aspirus. If you know someone right for a position, let them know we'd love for them to join our team.

Excellence in Action (EIA) is pleased to help our littlest patients. This September, EIA at Aspirus Stanley Hospital & Clinics donated coloring books and crayons to the Aspirus Clinics in Stanley, Owen and Thorp.

Pictured: Steph & Tera from Aspirus Stanley Clinic.

Excellence in Action in Stanley also donated 29 backpacks to schools in the Stanley-Boyd, Thorp and Owen-Withee school districts.

Thank you to everyone who participated in these efforts to benefit our community.

In honor of National Honey Month, Excellence in Action is hosting a Bee Kind campaign.

To participate, find the murals in the following locations:

Aspirus Medford: Med Rock Café
Aspirus Stanley: North Hallway

Recognize a co-worker using the half sheets provided, and tape it to a window. At the end of the month, the notes will be distributed to the recognized employees.

AMH Tailgate: September 28

Honoring Choices - Advance Care Planning

Join us for a free one-on-one Advance Care Planning appointment (approximately 1 hour).

Aspirus Medford Hospital

Thursday, September 28
Thursday, October 26
Thursday, December 8

Appointments available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Aspirus Stanley Hospital

Friday, October 13
Thursday, November 9
Thursday, December 21

Appointments available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration is required. Call 800-847-4707, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Employees have an opportunity to obtain wellness points by meeting with a facilitator and completing the document.

Advance Care Planning will help you:

Think about your health care values and goals.
Consider possible future choices.
Talk with your doctor and loved ones about your wishes.
Make a written plan (advance directive).

Don't Forget: Fill Out a Marketing and Communication Request

Do you need help with graphic design, website update, print, intranet, video or communication needs?

There is an ONLINE FORM AVAILABLE ON THE INTRANET TO REQUEST SUPPORT FROM MARCOM. This request form should be used to request ANY marketing support.

It is crucial everyone needing Marcom support complete the marketing request form available on the Aspirus intranet. This is the most efficient way for Marcom to prioritize and manage projects and leverage the skills and experience of team members. It also helps ensure Marcom provides you the best possible service.

Look for the Marketing, Communications, Graphic/Print Support link under “Service Requests” within the Work Tools & Resources menu.

Aspirus News Now items can be submitted via the Aspirus intranet. Deadline is end-of-day Friday for the following week.

Dale Hustedt

President, Northwest WI Division

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