March 12, 2024

Because we love, we lead.

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. To recognize a co-worker or view more staff recognitions, click here.

COMPASSION

Olivia Nelson, Central Monitor Technician, Monitor Room, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Thank you for staying to be a 1:1 on our BIPAP patient when you weren't scheduled to work. It was greatly appreciated by the ICU staff and supervisors :)

ACCOUNTABILITY

Ashley Rasmussen, Medical Receptionist, Emergency, Aspirus Plover Hospital

Great job on Wednesday keeping up with the ED/Walk-In patients! You were short-staffed and kept the line moving without losing your composure! Our patients and staff are very lucky to have you on our team. Thank you!

COLLABORATION

Hailey Kostuch, Certified Nursing Assistant, Med Surg, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Thank you so much for coming down and working in the ER when we had all those boarders. You are a very hard worker and a joy to be around, and I wanted to let you know that it did not go unnoticed.

FORESIGHT

Samantha Larson, Certified Nursing Assistant, Med Surg, Aspirus Riverview Hospital

Thank you for getting a special recliner for a patient who you knew was going to need it ahead of time. I appreciate you!

JOY

Kristi Stone, Aquatics Attendant, Aspirus Divine Savior Wellness Center

I had a member comment to me today how much she appreciates you and all that you do for the pool. She looks forward to seeing you each morning she comes in. Thanks for making this such a wonderful place for people to be!

Patient Safety Tip

Obstructed Panels & Medical Gas

What: Organizations are commonly cited for equipment, carts, or supplies blocking medical gas panels and electrical panels.

Why: Panels that may need to be accessed in an urgent or emergent situation need to have the area in front and to the side of them clear and unobstructed. Having to move anything out of the way can delay being able to turn off the electricity or medical gas leading to harm to patients or staff.

Call to Action: Do not place carts, equipment, supplies, etc., in front of any panels or medical gas outlets.

Questions?

Alexander Jaye, Environment of Care & Emergency Management Projects Administrator

Office - 715.423-6060, ext. 29933

In-Person Financial Planning Sessions Coming to ARH & ASP

CAPTRUST is available to provide you with individual, unbiased investment advice, and to assist you with your retirement plan investment decisions.

CAPTRUST will hold in-person blueprint advice sessions at ARH and ASP. The sessions are scheduled to take place:

Aspirus Riverview Hospital

March 25

Board Room 1

Click here to reserve your personal meeting time.

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

March 26

Cafeteria Garden Room

Click here to reserve your personal meeting time.

For those who work in another location or for whom these dates do not work, you may schedule a virtual meeting here or call the CAPTRUST Advice Desk at 800-967-9948.

This is a service with no additional cost or per session co-pays, so you can meet with CAPTRUST as often as you wish. The cost for the education and advisory services are included in the fees charged to the retirement plan.

South Division News

Cookie Scholars Sale is March 14

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Us!

Our Aspirus Divine Savior Dietary team invites you to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with a special meal.

On Thursday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the cafeteria will offer a $6 meal that includes: corned beef and cabbage, Irish potatoes, and baby carrots.

We hope you can stop in and enjoy a little taste of Ireland!

Watch for Our Nutrition Month® Specials

Join our Aspirus Divine Savior Dietary team in celebrating National Nutrition Month!

Every Monday in March, watch for our salad or smoothie special.

Every Wednesday in March, check out our Wellness Wednesday options.

Southeast Division News

Congrats to Our Certified Quality Breast Center

Congratulations to our Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center team for once again achieving the status of a Certified Quality Breast Center.

The National Consortium of Breast Centers recognizes centers that achieve quality performance and that make a vigorous voluntary effort to provide the best patient care possible.

Our Breast Care Center provides everything patients need in one convenient location on ASP's first floor. The center's nurse practitioner and nurse navigators work with our imaging, surgery, and oncology staff to provide patient-centered care for all breast concerns, including: breast lumps, pain, infection and skin concerns, high risk/family history consultations, screening and diagnostic imaging, stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsies, and comprehensive breast cancer care in a multidisciplinary approach.

Meet Our New Southeast Division Team Members

* Denotes Contract Staff

Ian Boyd

Electrician

Maintenance

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Jaylyn Lepak

Registered Nurse

Medical Oncology

Aspirus Cancer Care-

Stevens Point

Cassandra Lenfestey*

Registered Nurse

Med Surg

Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

Carrie Arrowood

Manager-Clinic

Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic-

Illinois Avenue

Ready for St. Paddy's Day

St. Patrick's Day is March 17, and we are ready to celebrate!

Kudos to Heather Konkol, Registered Nurse in Med Surg and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, for creating this awesome bulletin board for our patients and staff in ASP's Cardiopulmonary Rehab Department to enjoy.

Archangel Café Celebrates Nutrition Month®

In honor of March being National Nutrition Month®, our Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital Nutritional Services team invites everyone to stop in the cafeteria to try the following featured items, which will be available for purchase. These special recipes are typically not offered in the cafeteria.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is March 13

On March 13, we celebrate National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day.

If you see our ASP dietitians, please share your appreciation for them and all they do for our patients and community. They are (from left) Joelle Frank, Ashley Chrisinger and Katie Brown.