In Roads
March 13, 2015
Inside information for the employees of Mercy Medical Center
My Eldest Daughter Is A Source Of Admiration And Inspiration by Robin Bickerstaff Glover My eldest daughter, Gabe, is one woman in my life I admire. She inspires me every day. Although she is still in high school, for all intents and purposes she has arrived at womanhood. I don’t necessarily want this to be true, but at seventeen years of age, she is already a powerfully influential force for her three younger sisters, her father, and myself. She is a dynamic, beautiful, caring, responsible young woman of God who constantly shows her character and kindness. When Gabe was born, I was a fulltime working mom in a corporate job. At her first doctor’s appointment, I had a moment of clarity that changed my life forever. It was at that very moment I realized that mothering was what I was meant to do. After six months of struggling to leave her every morning to go to work, I realized I wanted to completely focus on motherhood. It was my destiny to raise my child, to be with her every day, and relish everything the journey had to offer. My husband and I agreed this was the right choice for our family, and Gabe and I began what has been a glorious relationship marked by unconditional love, transparency, enjoyment, togetherness, and friendship. She has become a confidante and a trusted friend with whom I can share my heart, dreams, and hopes. In return, she is willing to share hers with
me even as she navigates through the growing pains of stepping into womanhood and all it involves. As we continue to communicate, I observe a woman who inspires and encourages my faith in an entire generation. Gabe is a superintelligent person whose inquisitive nature has inspired me to continue to constantly learn and seek further knowledge. At her young age, she is already a professional photographer, reviewer, entrepreneur, and writer. Her thirst for information and understanding ignites a fire in our family that burns bright. She is also a tender and caring big sister. Her love for her siblings has taught me so much about how to interact and engage with others. Gabe is like still water, stable and deep. She has an apparent sincerity, and I try to follow her example as a daughter, sister, friend, cousin, granddaughter, and human being. This story was taken from the Humankindness Twitter feed. What is your story of humankindess?
“Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.” - Albert Schweitzer
Living Spirituality By Sister Lucille Carreau, DHS Spiritual Services Supervisor
THOUGHT:
What is the purpose of fasting? It is a means of denying ourselves, of becoming less self-centered, more other-centered. Rather than looking at my needs and wants, I look at what can make this a better place for others. What are your needs and wants that you can fast from today? As you go through the day and reflect upon something a co-worker did or didn’t do, did you think “I wish he/she had or hadn’t done ____.” Ask yourself, is that thought coming from my desires, such as my desire for control, or my desire to make things easier for me? Or is it good for the smooth functioning of the department, or for assuring good patient care?
ACTION:
Choose one thing to fast from today.
Rhythm Rummy By Vera Rocco, RN, BSN and Syd Ayotte, RN, BSN Clinical Educators
Winner:
Second Quarter Financial Results Reflect Provider Fee and Busier Facilities Dignity Health’s results for second quarter of the fiscal year were strengthened by two favorable developments. First, CMS approved the California provider fee for the 2014 calendar year, which allowed us to reflect 12 months of provider fee funds into this quarter’s results. The provider fee program is an important subsidy to our very low Medi-Cal payment rates. Second, patient volumes were up from the prior year—adjusted admissions increased 3.9% for the quarter and 3.5% year-to-date. After several years of volume declines, it is very encouraging to see more activity in our hospitals and clinics.
Claudia Llamas, LVN Clinics
Answer:
Premature Junctional Complex (PJC) Generally, a PJC is seen in the presence of a sinus rhythm. It originates in the atroventricular junction tissues and occurs early (prematurely) before the next expected P wave. This makes the rhythm irregular. It may have any of the following characteristics: • Inverted P wave • Absent P wave • P wave after the QRS complex • PR interval abnormally short (<0.12 sec)
Gift Shop News St. Patricks Day is March 17th Don’t forget to wear green!
We have new items, stop by and check out what we have.
Overall, Dignity Health recorded an operating gain for the quarter of $378 million, bringing results year-to-date (since July 1) to $363 million.
March 15-21: Employee Discount Week. 20% off, does NOT apply to Flowers/Plants, used books, food, balloons
Note that during the first quarter, without the benefit of any provider fee, we recorded a modest operating loss. Unfortunately, the news on the investment front was not nearly as good, either for the quarter or year-to-date. Because of the cooling financial markets, we experienced net investment gains year-to-date of only $31 million – a fraction of investment earnings a year ago.
March 27th: We will be closed 11:00-1:30 Volunteer Luncheon
Overall, the continuing support of the provider fee and our patient volume increases bode well for the future of Dignity Health.
Reminder to employees your charge account with the Gift Shop has a limit of $150.00 per pay period. Any amount over that is taken plus $50.00.
Gift Shop Announcement Starting April 1st, the Gift Shop will no longer be taking out “payments” in increments from your payroll checks. We will be taking out the “full amount” that you charge within the two week pay period. It will be your responsibility to keep track of your balance. Charge accordingly to your personal budget and save your receipts.
You can pay cash or Visa, Discover, or Mastercard.
The first payment done this way will come out of your April 24th payroll check (charge period 4-1-15 to 4-14-15)
We appreciate every one of you! Luck of the Irish to ya!
Thank you, we appreciate you shopping at the Gift Shop!
2015 CHIA Interpreter of the Year
Spanish Language Care Interpreter/ Trainer, Mrs. Emma Dominguez was awarded in Monterey this last weekend by the California Healthcare Interpreters Association as the 2015 Interpreter of the Year.
Employee Christmas Party or $25 Target Gift Cards? Survey expires 3-18-15 Due to declining attendance over the past few employee Christmas parties at the Merced Fairgrounds, we are considering another option. Please click on the link below and take this Survey Monkey survey to let us know if you would rather have a $25 Target gift card or an employee Christmas party (catered with a DJ, dancing, and free photobooth). Do not email your choice, use the survey link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ JMFTXCW
MERCYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TURNING 5 & YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE INVITED
May 2nd
8:00am - 2:00pm
Come enjoy the Books Are Fun book fair held right here at:
Downstairs in the Garden Patio on Wednesday March 18 Come visit the New Books Are Fun Book Fair in the convenience of your workplace. With over 250 great titles at unbelievable prices, you are sure to find something for everyone on your list!
Product categories include: Children’s Story Books, Cookbooks, General Interest Books, New York Times Best Sellers, Stationery & Scrapbooking, Music Collections, Gifts for all ages, Early Learning Products, and Children’s Educational Products.
First run, top quality products from the world’s leading publishers: Time Life, Simon & Schuster, Dorling Kindersley, Harper-Collins, Penguin, Random House, Reader’s Digest, Rodale, Disney, Publication’s International, Thomas Nelson, Peachtree Publishing and many more!
For more information and a great video of what your fair will look like...click here!