Staff Matters - September/October 2015

STAFF MATTERS

Update for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers

September/October 2015

A Message From Our Leader We’ve had many accomplishments so far this year at Catskill Regional and our success is attributed to teamwork.

To achieve success, research tells us that how we feel about our work and workplace is essential to doing our very best and delivering the highest quality healthcare to our patients. That is why we conduct an annual Employee Engagement Survey.

Dr. Gerard Galarneau CEO & CMO

We partnered with Gallup to launch our Engagement Survey this year. Your survey invitation will be mailed by Gallup to your home. The invitation contains your unique employee code and a sample of the questions. Once the survey launches, you can choose to participate online or by phone. When you take the survey, I ask that you consider your overall work experience at Catskill Regional this past year and answer each question as best you can.

Please participate in this year’s survey and let your feedback be known. Should you have any questions about our Engagement Survey please ask your Manager or contact Betsy Kennally, Director of Organizational Development & Learning, GHVHS at 333-0227. Thank you once again for your steady support every day and in our upcoming survey process.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gerard Galarneau, CEO & CMO

Dr. Galarneau Receives 2015 Walter A. Rhulen Award

The Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development awarded Catskill Regional Medical Center’s CEO and CMO, Dr. Gerard Galarneau, with the 2015 Walter A. Rhulen Award at the 2015 Partnership’s Annual meeting on October 8. The annual Walter A. Rhulen Award recognizes an individual for business excellence, community commitment and service to humanity.

Dr. Galarneau, who is a Board member for the Partnership, received the award in recognition of his passion and tireless effort for the continued advancement of Catskill Regional Medical Center.

UPDATE GHVHS Medical Group Quarterly Dinner: Our Current State, Our Future Vision Our second GHVHS Medical Group dinner was held on September 24 at Bernie’s Holiday Restaurant in Sullivan County.

The evening included speakers Dr. Oxley, Dr. Galarneau, Scott Batulis, Dr. Nowosielski, Jerry Dunlavey and Dr. Krishna.

Welcome Home Sam Catskill Regional Medical Group welcomed back Family Nurse Practitioner, Sam Berger, (Grover M. Hermann Hospital ED and Catskill Regional Medical Group) in August to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Livingston Manor office where he resumed seeing patients. Sam recently served in Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom - where he used his emergency medical skills to help others.

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A Day at the Beach Residents of the Skilled Nursing Unit enjoyed a beach party at the end of August that included staff and was organized by the Recreation Department’s new Activities Manager, Stephanie Wilhelm.

Concert Series Comes to Catskill Regional

The very first Feel Good Concert Series at Catskill Regional featured pianist Jeff Krolick and vocalist Chuck James on October 7, in the 3rd Floor Dining Hall.

The Feel Good Concert Series is a new initiative emerging at Catskill Regional Medical Center to promote all forms of music as an enhancement to the healing environment, as well as to enrich the quality of life for our community. The Feel Good Concert Series will feature local performing artists, school groups, staff and volunteers, in 30-60 minute concerts. The Feel Good Concert Series is coordinated by Jeff Krolick, our Director of Entertainment & the Patient Experience and Advocacy Department. For more information, please contact Jodi Goodman, Director of Community Services, at 845-794-3300 ext. 2185.

Safety and Security Week October 11-17 was National Healthcare Security & Safety Week.

Catskill Regional Security Services would like to recognize our officers who go above and beyond in delivering the best services to our patients, staff and visitors. Thank you for all that you do!

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Committed to Our Community On October 18, Catskill Regional employees and their families participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Numerous departments from Catskill Regional attended to support the annual event, which raises money for breast cancer research.

CONGRATULATIONS Jeanet Calhoun graduated Summa Cum Laude from Norwich University in Vermont with a Master’s in Nursing Education.

Jeanet was also inducted into the International Honor Society Pi Lambda Theta.This induction is by invitation only. She has worked at Catskill Regional since 2010 as Nursing Supervisor, Clinical Director of MHU (during our renovation project) and is currently one of the Nursing Educators in the Staff Development Department.

Socks for the Season Please join the Emergency Department and help keep Sullivan County’s homeless warm this winter season, by donating new socks. A collection box can be found in the cafeteria, the Nursing office and ED Registration from November 1 through November 30. All donations will be distributed by Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless.

Annual Education Reminder The Organizational Development & Learning Department has kicked off annual education for the Greater Hudson Valley Health System. Annual education must be completed by December 31, 2015. For more information, contact Manager of Organizational Development and Learning, Naomi Lippin, at 333-0228 or nlippin@ormc.org.

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