Insider December 2015
2015 Brings Over $1.3 Million in Patient Equipment to Kenmore Mercy Hospital
The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees is honored to report that, to date, 2015 has been a very eventful year. The Keller Family/Keller Technology Corporation was presented with the Sister Mary Mechitlde Memorial Award by Jim Rykowski and Lee Ann Vogt.
Honorees Recognized at A Tribute to Angels
A Tribute to Angels, hosted by Kenmore Mercy Foundation, was held on November 20 at the Buffalo/Niagara Marriott.
Over 340 guests enjoyed the evening which included fine cuisine, raffles, silent auctions and recognition of this year’s honorees. The Foundation was very proud to present awards to this year’s honorees. The Sister Mary Mechtilde Memorial Award honorees were James Fitzpatrick, MD, and The Keller Family/Keller Technology Corporation. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Michael Landi, MD. These awards were created to honor those who give their support to the Foundation, the hospital and our community every day. This year’s “Fund an Item,” a unique component of the event, raised over $15,000 to purchase new wheelchairs. Guests at the event were able to bid on the “Fund an Item” and all proceeds raised will be used to purchase wheelchairs to use throughout the hospital. The Foundation would like to thank the major sponsors of the event who included the Penfold Family, the Habib Family along with Lee Ann and Tom Vogt and Vogt Sprinkler. Please mark your calendar – next year’s event is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2016 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Honorees will be announced in June 2016.
Funding for Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s equipment, programs and projects totaled over $1.3 million. The list below gives a glimpse a few key purchases made possible in 2015 and how they assist patients and associates.
Therapeutic Hypothermia System $50,000 This noninvasive treatment technique prevent permanent brain damage in patients who are resuscitated after sudden cardiac arrest. The ratecontrolled warming option allows caregivers to progressively increase temperature and reliably stabilize patient temperature at a selected set point.
Ultrasound Machine (2) $191,000 The machine uses diagnostic medical imaging techniques to visualize muscles, tendons, and many internal organs, to capture their size, structure and any pathological lesions with real time tomographic images.
Sterile Processing Case Cart Washer $335,000 The sterile processing case cart washer acts just like a Delta-Sonic car wash unit to perform the first cleaning of carts and instruments used in surgical procedures. This new cart washer will double the capacity of the cleaning process and greatly improve the efficiency of the operating rooms. Code 10 Resuscitation Carts $60,000 The contents of the Code 10 Resuscitation Carts (crash carts) contain the tools and drugs needed to treat a
person in or near cardiac arrest. This grant will allow the hospital to replace all of its resuscitation carts.
Patient Transport Stretchers (12) $72,000 Patient transport stretchers are designed for general patient transport and comfort. The hospital will purchase twelve new stretchers with this donation and improve transport safety for both patients and associates. “Contributions received from our physicians, the community, former patients, volunteers, Auxiliary members, along with net proceeds from our two signature events, A Tribute to Angels and the Golf & Wine Event has helped make these projects a reality,” said Susan Jandzinski, the Foundation’s new executive director. She added, “The Kenmore Mercy Foundation Board of Trustees plays a significant role in our fundraising efforts.”
Equipment and education made possible by donations in 2015 totaled $1,367,400. • Stryker Surgical Navigation System
$380,000 • Orthopedic Surgical Equipment $200,000 •Therapeutic Hypothermia System $50,000 •Staff Education Grants $30,000 •Department Mini Grants $30,000 •Communication Boards (Fund An Item - A Tribute To Angels) $15,400
Staff Education Grants
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We Give …
“. . . because it is the right thing to do and it enables me to support the mission and vision of Kenmore Mercy Hospital.The Foundation purchases equipment that benefits the staff and patients of the Kenmore Mercy Hospital family. It is my way of giving back to the hospital community.” - Diane Gelose, Quality & Patient Safety
Chefs Kick Menu Up A Notch Television shows focused on food are making everyone more knowledgeable. To address the changing tastes of its customers, chefs in Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Food Service department attended the Premier Culinary Clinic 2015 over the summer where they learned tips and tricks from experienced executive chefs. Food Services manager Kathy Kubiak-McAlpine and chefs Rob Bergeron and Lisa Pasnik attended the two-day clinic thanks to a Kenmore Mercy Foundation Staff Education Grant.
They learned how to tantalize the eyes as well as the taste buds, watched chef demonstrations. They also prepared their own dishes using their newly acquired skills and received on-the-spot feedback from master chefs and their peers in an “Iron Chef” type manner.
Participating businesses at the clinic included AdvancePierre Foods; Basic American; The Dannon Company; Nestle Professional and Rich Products Corporation. One of the outcomes of their classes was the addition of Street Food Friday in the cafeteria. Inspired by the recent food truck craze, the new Friday entrée features specialty items like Cuban Panini sandwiches, tacos, and pasta dishes.
Kenmore Mercy Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to support projects at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. That mission if fulfilled through direct grants to improve patient care and/or to enhance service in all departments. The Foundation is able to offer Staff Education Grants because Kenmore Mercy Hospital physicians and associates continue to respond so generously year after year to the Foundation’s annual fund drive.
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“. . . because I have always lived in this community and I am very proud of Kenmore Mercy Hospital and all its achievements. I give as part of my legacy to the community in which I was raised and live in.”
“. . . because the foundation always goes above and beyond to help our patients, their families, and our associates. They help make Kenmore Mercy Foundation a better place.”
- Joe Baumgarden, AthletiCare
“. . . because it benefits all of us, patients and associates. All donations go to give our patients and associates state-of-the-art equipment and additional education. WE ALL WIN!”
- JoAnn Koons, Cardiology
- Carole Aronica, Rehab
“. . . because Kenmore Mercy was there for me when I needed them 31 years ago, and I will always be there for Kenmore Mercy.”
- Julie Kuta, Cardiology
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