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Locum Tenens

AUGUST

Dr. Todd Ignarski will be providing coverage for the Hospitalist Group

Dr. Matthew Dothager will be providing coverage for the Hospitalist Group

Dr. Engelbert Ranada will be providing coverage for the Hospitalist Group

Dr. Amgad Botros will be providing coverage for Cardiology

Dr. Richard Goulah will be providing coverage for Cardiology

Dr. Timothy Gardner will be providing coverage for Cardiology

Dr. Steve Schwartz will be providing coverage for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Larry Hamner will be providing coverage for Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Roberto Amado-Cattaneo will be providing coverage for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. David Perkowski will be providing coverage for Thoracic Surgery

Thomas Massing, PA will be providing coverage for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. James Giebink will be providing coverage for Radiation Oncology

Dr. Michael Beat will be providing coverage for Radiation Oncology

Dr. Janel Cox will be providing coverage for Radiation Oncology on 8/22/22.

Brenda Kutterer, CRNA will be providing coverage for Anesthesiology

Rachael Shepard, CRNA will be providing coverage for Anesthesiology

Mark Agpoon, CRNA will be providing coverage for Anesthesiology

Sadie Schnetzler, APRN will be providing coverage for Orthopedics

AUGUST

DEPARTMENTAL RECOGNITION

All Month

National Breastfeeding Month

Immunization Awareness Month

Psoriasis Action Month

Sun Safety Month

Childrens Eye Health & Safety Month

Cataract Awareness Month

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

One Day Observances

August 1st

World Lung Cancer Day

August 17th

Medical Dosimetrists Day

August 23rd

Health Unit Coordinators Day

August 30th

Grief Awareness Day

August 31st

Overdose Awareness Day

Week Long Observances

August 1-7th

World Breastfeeding Week

August 7-13th

National Health Center Week

August 19-23rd

Contact Lens Health Week

Is your department celebrating this month and isn't listed? If so, CLICK HERE and let us know!!!

You share your birthday with 19 million people.

On average, a person will share a birthday with 19 million other people from a population of over 7 billion. If you were born on the least common day of the year, you would still share the same birthday as 18 million people.

HEALTHY TIP OF

THE WEEK

Hydration aids in maintaining a good complexion.

As cliche as it seems, drinking ample amounts of water, is good for the skin. It also makes facial skin less prone to wrinkles.

New Associates

Please welcome these new Associates to HaysMed!

July 25, 2022

Kelsiy Burns, EVS

Kitsely Franco, CCR, Women's Center

Lyly Le-Lyly, CCR, ICU

Ashley Luna Gonzalez, Flex Pool

Randi Schamberger, Wound Healing Center

Misty Schartz, Accounting

Jaici Stanley, ICU

Johana De La Torre, PCT, Acute Care

Katee Depiesse, PCT, Joints

Edward Flores, RN, PCU

Brittany Hillery, LPN, Wound Center

Grace-Marie Rose, RN, PCU

Sara Rush, RN Birthing Center

August 1, 2022 Issue: #619

Quote of the Week - "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill

Caring Hands PCT of the Year

Congratulations to Kirsten Schroeder for being named the 2022 Caring Hands PCT of the Year Award Winner!

Kirsten had two nominations from members of her team:

Nomination #1: "No other PCT compares! The hardest worker, the sweetest personality, simply the best. Kirsten does anything asked of her without hesitation or question.

For example, Kirsten offers to get all 20 patients vitals during shifts she works because she is often the only PCT working. She never complains. She is always down to offer a helping hand with a smile. The nights Kirsten is scheduled to work, it instantly makes my night better. I have worked in a nursing home as well as here at the hospital, and I have yet to come into contact with anyone’s work ethic that even slightly compares to Kirsten. I cannot say enough great things about this PCT!"

Nomination #2: "I believe Kirsten should be selected as PCT of the year because she goes above and beyond for the patients and coworkers. She always has a positive attitude and is willing to work. She is supportive of the nurses and a strong leader. She is observant, patient, and emotionally strong. She always anticipates needs of the patients and coworkers. I cannot explain the amount of gratitude that we all have for her on night shift. The care that Kirsten provides for our patients is phenomenal.

One night I had a patient who was not doing well and was starting to tank. Kirsten, without asking, covered my patients for me by finishing my morning vitals and taking them to the bathroom so I could focus on my sick patient. She also checked in with me after that really hard shift to make sure that I was mentally and emotionally ok. She is very kind to all of our patients and other coworkers. Most nights that she floats to the floor and has all 20 patients, she will get all morning vitals, I&O, trash, and bathroom visits done before the shift is over with a great attitude even when we try to offer to take on some of the vitals. She is a very hard worker that never complains and truly loves what she does. When we have difficult patients, she handles them with grace and patience that is so humbling to watch."

Congratulations, Kirsten, we thank you for taking outstanding care of our patients, being a great team member for the Acute Care Unit, and for being such a caring and compassionate PCT at HaysMed. You are truly appreciated!

Congratulations

We want to send out a warm heartfelt congratulations to Linda Stefan for passing her certification exam and becoming a Certified Sterile Processing Technician. Linda has shown deep appreciation, love, and dedication to the Sterile Processing profession field for over 26 years while working at HaysMed. She has helped make the department the success it is today. Linda has always gone above and beyond for the patients to ensure instruments are correct, functioning, sterile, delivered in a timely manner and delivered with the best customer service. She continues to amaze us by sharing her knowledge to future SPD techs and for inspiring them to become certified through her actions. Congratulations, Linda, on your certification and your well-deserved success!

Kevin Myers, Elise Williams, and Terry Siek congratulate Linda Stefan on becoming a Certified Central Sterile Technician.

DNV Celebration

It’s Icing on the Cake Celebration

Tuesday, August 2nd

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the

Rock Garden Café!

Stop by for Cupcakes and Plinko

Congratulations, HaysMed Associates and Physicians on a successful DNV Survey! Your continual hard work and dedication to improving processes to create a safe and healing environment for our patients and their families is outstanding. Thank you for being a part of the HaysMed Team!

Taco Truck

El Taco Guerro

Wednesday, August 3rd

11:00am - 1:30pm

Entrance C

Night Shift 10-11pm

Have you tried the Taco Truck yet? You won't be disappointed! Come on out and grab some grub!

Check out the new menu items this week!

Werth Wealth Management

Retirement Plan Education Event

Wednesday, August 3rd

Hadley Rooms

8:30am; 1:00pm; and 4:00pm

Golf Tournament

HaysMed Associate Golf Tournament

Saturday - August 27, 2022

4 person Scramble at Fort Hays Golf Course

Shotgun Start: 9am Cost: $25/person*

Golf Tournament Registration opens Monday, August 1 at www.haysmedfoundation.org/golf

Open to Associates, Volunteers, Boards and Families from HaysMed.

HaysMed Associates and Volunteers will be given preferred registration status.

*Registration includes 18-holes of golf, lunch, drawings, and prizes for the top 3 teams in 3 flights.

Golf cart rental is available for $25 per cart. Use your own cart with no trail fee.

Questions? Contact the Foundation at 785-623-5014 or jayne.inlow@haysmed.com.

COVID-19 Reminders

Dear HaysMed Associates,

Associate Health and Infection Control here, with several important reminders to ensure every member of our staff stays safe during another COVID-19 surge. Your health and safety and the safety of our patients is our top priority. We ask that you continue to take the necessary steps to help slow the spread of COVID. Doing this may help you stay healthy and allow you to continue to work and enjoy the rest of summer outside of work.

Stay home from work or if you’re sick.
Get tested for COVID. If you have a sore throat or cold-like symptoms make a call to Associate Health at ext. 2173 to make an appointment at the drive thru or go to a provider for an assessment and COVID testing. Drive thru testing is M-F 8-430p. Home tests are also a good way to get quick results. These can be purchased at local pharmacies. Click this link for FREE COVID TESTS.
Be respectful of our community and facility by wearing a mask and always wear it properly. Universal masking remains mandatory.
Remind families and visitors to wear a mask even in a patient’s room.
Maintain social distance at the nurse's station, in office spaces, and during breaks especially lunch breaks.
Follow the safe process to room patients and direct bedding with masking, Care of the COVID patient has not changed.

COVID-19 is still in our community and very prevalent at this time. Help us to limit transmission and to keep everyone safe.

Get your COVID booster. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), vaccines continue to protect people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized—especially people who have received a booster.
CDC recommends everyone aged 12 years and up receive a COVID booster. Make a appointment with Associate Health or vaccines are available at pharmacies and the health department.
A second booster is recommended for adults aged 50 and older. Learn more about who can get a second booster.

The United States is in the midst of another coronavirus surge, this time thanks to the Omicron subvariant BA.5. The subvariant appears to be the virus’s most transmissible version to date, and it is reinfecting people who have already dealt with previous variants once or twice, sometimes as recently as a few weeks before. Don’t lower your guard and protect your peers and patients.

Take care of yourselves and your families. If you have questions, please reach out to Kevin Myers or Sarah Powers.

Administrative Rounds Recap

Administrative Rounds

July 13, 2022

Thank you for being part of the HaysMed team and all that you do each day for our patients and their families!

Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital

HaysMed representatives received the Top 20 Rural & Community Hospital in the country award on May 12. The award was received by HaysMed representatives on May 12 and is the only hospital in Kansas to earn this designation. Facilities receiving the award are not provided the ranking of their facility, it is simply an honor to be listed as one of the Top 20. We are proud of the efforts of Associates, Physicians and Providers who have contributed to this designation for HaysMed. Best-in-Class Patient Experience HaysMed was named by HealthGrades as one of the top hospitals nationwide for Delivering Best-inClass Patient Experience. 3,173 hospitals were evaluated and 399 were recognized. Out of the 399 hospitals, only HaysMed and one other hospital were recognized for achieving patient experience gains across all 10 measures that are evaluated. Those measures include: • Overall rating of the hospital • Whether patients recommend to family and friends • Communication with doctors • Communication with nurses • Responsiveness of hospital staff • Communication about medicines • Cleanliness • Noise levels in patient rooms • Discharge information • Care transition Facility Improvements

Business Center

Anticipated date to have staff returned to the Business Center location is mid-August. KVC has started renovations to the remaining space for their new facility and anticipate an opening date of 1/1/2023.

Hybrid OR

The bidding process is underway. Anticipate construction beginning in January 2023.

New MRI is being installed and anticipate it to be fully functioning by October.

New Providers

• Kenneth Kreisler, MD – Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist – Start Date: 6/1/2022

• Tiffany DeWitt, APRN – Convenient Care (PRN) – Transferred to Western Kansas Urology on 7/3/2022 and will remain PRN at Convenient Care \

• Kaitlin Robben, APRN – Pediatric Center – Transfer Date: 6/6/2022

• Danielle “Dani” VonFeldt, APRN – HaysMed Family Medicine – Transfer Date: 7/3/2022

• Wally Curry, MD – Urologist – Start Date: 8/1/2022

• Hayley Hullman, CRNA – HaysMed Anesthesia – Start Date: 8/1/2022

• Sam Elzay, PA – Hays Orthopedic Institute – Start Date: 8/15/2022

• Ethan Fort, PA – Hays Orthopedic Institute – Start Date: 8/29/2022 or 9/12/2022 • Christy Moeder, APRN – Convenient Care – Transfer Date: 9/11/2022 (tentative) • Rida Barakat, MD – Family Medicine – Start Date: 10/1/2022

• Ryan Brigance, CRNA – HaysMed Anesthesia – Start Date: 11/1/2022

We Care We Vote

The Kansas Hospital Association is part of the We Care We Vote campaign and is encouraging all hospitals to remind patients and staff to vote in the primary and special elections taking place in Kansas on August 2.

Upcoming Activities

• July 30 – HaysMed Associate/Family Swim Party – Hays Aquatic Park – 6:45 – 8:45 p.m.

• August 27 – HaysMed Associate Golf Tournament

Please remember to treat each other with Respect, Professionalism, Compassion & Trustworthiness in the workplace! Thank you for all your hard work and for caring for our patients and community!

CLICK HERE for the Admin Rounds Q&A.

August Upcoming Events

August 1st

Registration opens for HaysMed Associate Golf Tournament at www.haysmedfoundation.org/golf

August 2nd

Congratulations on a successful DNV Survey! It’s Icing on the Cake Celebration – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rock Garden Café! Stop by for a cupcake and to play “Plinko” for a chance to win prizes!

August 3rd

Werth Wealth Management Retirement Plan Education Event at 8:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Hadley Rooms

August 6th

Blood Screening CANCELED

August 3 and 17

The Taco Truck will be outside Entrance C from 11:00am - 1:30pm and from 10:30-11:30pm

August 8th

Smokin Co BBQ will be outside Entrance C from 11:30-1:00pm

August 17

Walk with a Doc at 6:30pm at the Fitness Trail

August 27

HaysMed Golf Tournament

ZenTen

A resource “ZenTen” is now available if you need someone to listen and provide support for work/compassion fatigue or a work situation that is stressful (post code blue, fetal demise, challenging day ect.) ZenTen can be accessed through Voalte notification or email zenten@haysmed.com

CLICK HERE for Instructions to ZenTen

Tranquility Room

The Tranquility Room is a space that has been transformed to feel like a place where staff can go to relax, refocus, and re-energize. Tranquility means the quality or state of being free from agitation of mind or spirit, free from disturbance.

The Tranquility Room is currently located in room 229 on the 2nd floor. It includes low lighting, a recliner chair with ottoman, leather couch, yoga mat, massage roller, exercise ball, spiritual items and relaxation tools such as soothing music and DVD's.

All Associates are invited to use the room. To be thoughtful of colleagues, we do ask that you limit your time to 15 minutes, one at a time in the room, and please use the dis-infective wipes on any items used during your stay prior to leaving the room. In addition, please use the suggestion/comment box in the room for resiliency ideas!

Community Volunteerism - August

HaysMed encourages Associates to be active volunteers in the community. Being an active volunteer in the community not only has a positive effect on the community, but a positive effect on Associates as well as the organization.

"Happy Kids"

For the Month of August... the focus is on Happy Kids in the community.

As kids in Ellis County prepare to go back to school, there are many supplies that they need, which families may not be able to afford. Wouldn't it feel good to support a child going back to school? First Call for Help organizes the Backpacks for Kids and provides backpacks with school supplies and personal hygiene items to low-income Ellis County children. Please contact Laura at First Call for Help for more information at 623-2500.

CLICK HERE for more information and guidelines on community volunteerism.

The online Community Benefit Event Reporting is now up and running! Have you volunteered time in the community this fiscal year? If so, please take a moment to log your activity in the Community Benefit Event Reporting form online. This is located on the intranet under the Quick Links!

Happy Birthday!