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SoutheastHEALTH Holds Renovation Ribbon Cutting for Lacey Street Multi-Use Facility

SoutheastHEALTH celebrated the completion of a sweeping renovation of 1708 Lacey, located directly across from the hospital at a ribbon cutting ceremony held Sept. 28. The four-story building will house several services, including greatly expanded quarters for its rapidly growing Reference Laboratory Services.

The 1708 renovation is a part of a multi-million project that is the largest in the history of SoutheastHEALTH. The $30 million Southeast Behavioral Hospital in Cape Girardeau was completed in March 2021. The $25 million Southeast Center for Integrated Services located on South Mount Auburn Road opened in January 2023 and is home to Southeast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Southeast Women’s Integrated Health and Southeast Breast Health.

Work now underway includes $50 million for sweeping renovations of 1708 Lacey, renovation of the Emergency Services Department and conversion of semi-private rooms to private rooms within the hospital. Planning is under way for a $20 million Ambulatory Surgery Center on the West Campus featuring surgical suites for specialties that include orthopedics, general surgery, women’s health and more.

“With the opening of 1708 Lacey, we are continuing to grow to serve our region in the best possible way. We are positioned to provide a wide range of both clinical and non-clinical services well into the future,” Bateman said, adding that SoutheastHEALTH will continue to identify new opportunities that will benefit our patients and region.

Services located in 1708 Lacey include, on the ground level, MRI Services, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab and Facilities Management. Southeast Reference Lab Services occupies the first floor, Human Resources and Education Services are located on the second floor, and a training center is located on the third floor. That space includes a large classroom for new employee orientation and a Skills Lab.

Southeast Reference Lab Services

Lauren Thomas, executive director of Laboratory and Outreach Services at SoutheastHEALTH, said Southeast established a partnership with Abbott Laboratories in 2020 to bring COVID testing capabilities to our region, allowing Southeast to continue to treat patients during the pandemic.  

Since 2020, Southeast has upgraded instrumentation to Abbott’s newer technology, the Alinity. This is a family of instruments that, for SoutheastHEALTH, includes instruments for Chemistry, Immunoassay, and Molecular testing. Their partnership encompasses laboratories at Southeast Hospital, Southeast Cancer Center, Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County and now the Southeast Reference Lab. “While a hospital lab performs initial general patient testing, a reference lab has an expanded test menu capable of testing lab samples sent from another lab or institution,” she explains. 

The Reference lab will include new software programs as well, most recently with the Abbott AlinilQ AMS, Indexor, and Inventory Management. Drinda Swanson, district manager, Chicago District, Abbott Core Diagnostics, explained that these digital health solution allows the lab to better manage flow of data through the entire laboratory process, leading to standardized decision making, a reduction in errors by automating manual processes, an alleviation on the impact of staff shortages and a reduction in operational costs.

Phenomenal Growth

“The growth we have experienced with our Outreach Lab has been nothing short of phenomenal and we recognized the need to establish Reference Lab services,” Thomas added. She noted that Southeast currently works with 238 outreach lab sites locally and over 100 client locations extending to 17 states throughout the nation. “With these newest technologies, we now have the ability to support additional growth to expand across the country at Southeast Reference Laboratory.”

In the coming months, Southeast Reference laboratory will be one of the first locations in the United States to install new lab automation system. These types of systems use robotics to transport patients’ blood tubes from one area of the lab to another, eliminating manual workflows and freeing up lab staff to focus on quality and accuracy of patient testing services.

1708 Lacey

What You Need to Know

At 8 a.m. Monday, October 2, 1708 Lacey will officially open for business.

The following services are located in 1708 Lacey:

· Ground Floor - MRI, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, Facilities

· First Floor – Southeast Reference Lab Services

· Second Floor – Human Resources and Education Services

· Third Floor – Training Center.

Please note:

· Elevator B will be reset to operate on all floors.

· Stairwell B will be reopened between the first and ground floor of the hospital.

· Tunnel and bridge access from the hospital to 1708 Lacey and Southeast Medical Plaza on Broadway will reopen for all traffic.



Fire Alarm System

When the fire alarm system activates in 1708 Lacey, the procedure is for all occupants to evacuate outside the building, not the tunnel.

Campaign

The 2023 Employee Helping Hands Campaign officially begins October 2 and runs through October 27. Please watch for more information coming your way!

The Foundation Board in collaboration with Southeast’s general counsel, brought forth new bylaws and approved by unanimous vote to become an entity of Mercy.

The new bylaws also affirm that all donations, grant funds and major gifts will be used for the purpose of serving the two hospitals and 53 clinic locations that represent SoutheastHEALTH’s facilities within our identified market region.

What is the Employee Helping Hands Campaign?

The Employee Helping Hands Campaign is a key component for growing programs and services at SoutheastHEALTH. Every donation counts! The Employee Assistance Fund that helps employees at SoutheastHEALTH during difficult times, is nearly 100% funded by employees through this campaign. This is a great opportunity to give back to your fellow employees, patients and community. You may choose to show your support for one of the many funds at the Foundation. These funds include:

• Cancer Care Fund

• Children’s Wellness Fund

• College of Nursing & Health Sciences

• Employee Assistance Fund

• HeartStrong Fund

• Hospice Grace Fund

• Patient Care Fund

• Response & Recovery Fund

• Strides for Diabetes Fund

• Regional Fund 

• The Greatest Need

Chances to Win!

Anyone who gives $5 or more per pay period (or the equivalent to $130/year) will be entered to win one of the following:

• A staycation – one night at the Marriott in downtown Cape Girardeau, plus dinner at Top of the Marq! (one winner)

• A $100 VISA Gift Card (four winners)

We will also host four raffles during the campaign. The raffles will take place every Friday during the campaign (October 6, 13, 20, 27). A gift of any amount gets you entered. The sooner you donate, the greater your chances of winning! Once you have submitted your donation form with your donation amount, you are officially entered. 

The prizes include:

$25 gift cards - 32 cards (8 per drawing)

$50 gift cards - 4 cards (1 per drawing)

$100 gift cards - 4 cards (1 per drawing)

The gift cards are from local stores, restaurants, Amazon and more!

Monthly parking spot - 12 winners (3/week)

Ruby Room gift cards - 4 cards (1 per drawing)

One Grand Prize (see above)

OVER 56 WINNERS IN ALL!

You Can’t Win If You Don’t Donate!

Please notify your department champion once submitted.

If you have any questions, please call Darah in Foundation at 573-519-4922.

Upcoming Event

Join Us!

Get ready to step into the spooktacular spirit of Halloween and join our 5-week walking challenge!

From October 1 through November 4, lace up your sneakers and embark on a journey toward better health. Each week, as you log your walking miles, you'll have a chance to win some great prizes that will make your heart race faster than a haunted house tour! It's not just about the tricks; it's about treating yourself to a healthier lifestyle and some awesome rewards. So, sign up today and let's walk our way to a thrilling adventure together!

Event

For more information, please contact Darah at 573-419-4922 or [email protected]

Spots Still Available

Annual Wellness Event

• The Employee Wellness Event is open to all employees of SoutheastHEALTH.

• The wellness screening is a fasting test – please avoid food and drink for 8-12 hours prior to your appointment time. You are able to drink water prior to the screening.

• All SEH employees must have an annual flu shot. If you have already received a flu shot from an outside source please provide proof to Employee Health by emailing Heidi Langston at [email protected]. If you are only wanting a flu shot this year, you still need to make an appointment.  

• We no longer have cotinine screenings available through the annual wellness events. If your nicotine status has changed, please contact [email protected] or call one of the Benefit Team members at 573-651-5520.

• If you are planning on filing for a religious or medical accommodation for the Influenza vaccine, please plan on filing the accommodation paperwork before 09/26/2023. You can find the accommodation forms by clicking on these links.

Medical Accommodation Form

Religious Accommodation Form

Schedule is open to make an appointment for your wellness screening and/or flu shot.

Please make your appointment by clicking the link below.

BE SURE TO USE MICROSOFT EDGE BROWSER TO ACCESS THIS LINK. IF NECESSARY, COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR MICROSOFT EDGE BROWSER TO BE SURE IT IS OPENING IN EDGE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS PROCESS, CALL THE HELP DESK AT x5517.

Once at the website: 

1. On the calendar, click the location you would like
2. Then select the date available
3. Click the time slot preferred, and confirm
4. Fill out your information and click on schedule event

Please note: A confirmation will be sent, please save this email. If you have not received a confirmation, please check your junk mail. If you need to change your appointment, please go back to the confirmation email and click on reschedule at the bottom of the email.

Results will be available through the Southeast Patient Portal.

Flu Vaccination Update

As part of our annual wellness screens this year, employees who receive the flu vaccine will have a green sticker placed on their name badge. This sticker will only appear on vaccinated employees’ badges.

Employees who receive a flu vaccination elsewhere (pharmacy/doctor office) must show proof of vaccination to Human Resources or Employee Health so a green sticker can be placed on their badges as well.

Both FluLaval Quadrivalent and High-Dose seasonal flu vaccinations will be available at each event. *These vaccinations do not include the COVID vaccine.

Please remove the red sticker for the 2022/2023 flu season prior to your wellness appointment.

This green sticker must remain on employees’ badges until the flu season ends in April 2024. 

All employees with an approved medical or religious exemption on file for the flu vaccination must wear a surgical mask while at work during flu season from the dates of October 1, 2023 – April 1, 2024.

We appreciate your cooperation helping to keep SoutheastHEALTH safe and strong.

Calling All RNs - Survey Ends Oct. 1

Menu

Come Enjoy Some New and Innovative Dishes!

There are delicious menu options coming in the Southeast Café next week. “Features” are the meal concepts for the day.

New Employees

CAPE:

Kalleisha Armstrong, Housekeeping Assistant, Environmental Services

Brittani Cannon, Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapy

Heather Cribbs, Registered Nurse, Obstetrics 2W

Sharmaine Edwards, Patient Care Technician II, Neurosciences 4E

Isabella Gasior, Restorative Technician, Physical Therapy

Tori Glaze, Guest Service Representative, Dietary

Christopher Graves, Elite Staff - Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Katelyn Griffin, Restorative Technician, Physical Therapy

Jennifer Koeller, Medical Authorization Specialist, Physician Practice Management

Melinda Lawrence, Cardiovascular Technician - Non Certified, Cath Lab

Jeannette LeGrand-Florek, Registered Nurse, Physician Practice Management

Marissa Marberry, Administrative Assistant, SE Heart, Lung & Vascular Center

Kaitlyn McQuay, Practical Nurse Extern - IV Trained, Nurse Residency

Brandi Owen, Lab Courier / Phlebotomist II, Outreach Laboratory

DeAngela Prater, Unit Secretary, Medical Telemetry

Haylee Rouggly, Patient Care Technician II, Cardiac Pavilion

Douglas Sisk, Housekeeping Assistant, Environmental Services

Alivia Stearns, Emergency Department Technician I, Emergency Department

Ciera Terry, Lab Assistant I, Clinical Lab

Joi Ward, Restorative Technician, Physical Therapy

Jimmy Warren, Housekeeping Assistant, Environmental Services

Robert Weissinger, Food Service Worker I, Dietary

Reece Wolf, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Department

Carilla Zirkle, Elite Staff - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

REGION:

Chelsea Mace, Medical Assistant, Walmart Clinic

Jennifer Gooch, Licensed Practical Nurse, Sikeston Pediatric RHC

Sharon Black, Food Service Worker, Food/Nutrition Services

Steaphany Henderson, Patient Services Representative, Patient Registration

Names are randomly drawn each week.

PLEASE READ THE ENTRY FORM CAREFULLY TO BE SURE YOU ARE FILLING IT OUT CORRECTLY, otherwise your entry will not count.

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2023 Calendar of Events

UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark Your Calendar!

• Share Walk October 7, 9:30AM, Cape County Park North

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