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Signs APRIL 2022

HR Updates for APRIL 2022 Implementing a NEW LMS System • HCMH will be transitioning away from Netlearning as our LMS (Learning Management System) System this week! • Medtrainer is our new LMS System • It connects to ADP - our HR System • New classes will be added each quarter § You will have 90 days to complete the courses • April 1st you will receive an email invite from Medtrainer to set up your account § Your email will be your Log-In § You will be prompted to set up a password § Please Write down your password if you can’t remember it (in a safe place) § You will receive email reminders to complete your classes § Courses must be completed each quarter to stay in compliance! • Q-Statim and Policy Tech will be replaced with Medtrainer in the near future – more information to follow

COVID-19 Update 4-4-22 Today marks a great day for change from our COVID-19 pandemic. After a deep dive into our rules and regulations around the prevention of COVID-19 in our facility, we are able to make one significant change and a few minor changes! As we move forward, all our decisions will be based on the Community Transmission Rate map from CDC to determine when and if we can relax our COVID-19 hospital measures or if we must become more restrictive. Community Transmission Rate vs. COVID-19 Community Levels: within the link there are 2 very different reports. It is important to recognize that healthcare continues to be held to different standards than the general public based on the care we provide to the vulnerable populations. COVID-19 Community Levels. This report is for the general public. Community Transmission Rate. This report is for health care decision making as it relates to our rules and regulations with COVID-19 and Infection Control. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home MASKING – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Per CDC Guidelines, employees that are Up to Date with the COVID-19 vaccine are now able to remove their masks in certain areas of the hospital if they so choose. Masks can be removed when in well-defined areas that are restricted from patient access (e.g., staff meeting rooms, kitchen, cubicles, conference rooms). Masks continue to be required in areas of the hospital where a patient could be encountered. (e.g., all public areas, hospital cafeteria, common halls/corridors). If a patient or visitor is encountered in a private location, masks are required. *Employees that meet the new criteria will receive a pink sticker to place on their badge. This will help everyone recognize those that may choose to remove their masks in specified locations. Employees that are NOT Up to Date with the COVID-19 vaccine must continue to always wear their mask unless they are alone in a private space or eating and drinking while maintaining 6 ft of distance. This change is based on Humboldt County’s low transmission rate. If our rates increase to substantial or high transmission, we will be required to return back to masking at all times for all individuals. Question: How do you know if you are up to date? The following link will guide you on what defines being up to date or not. As a reminder, employees are required to notify employee health (Kim Schipull) of any changes to their vaccine status including the booster dose. You will not be considered up to date unless Kim Schipull has copies of your vaccine card and dose(s) given. Please work directly with your leader and Kim to ensure we have your updated information. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html In general terms, up to date means:

An individual who has completed a primary series and received a booster is up to date. You are up to date immediately after getting the booster dose. An individual who has completed a primary series and is not yet eligible for a booster is up to date. An individual who has completed a primary series and is eligible for a booster, but has not received a booster, is not up to date.

In the event you do not follow our updated guidance based on your vaccine status, your action could result in disciplinary action. Your manager will be working directly with you on your status as we know today. *Employees who are at higher risk of severe disease, immunocompromised or who are more comfortable with masking, can continue to mask at all times. CDC UPDATED RECOMMENDATION OF 2ND BOOSTER (March 29, 2022) People over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further. This is especially important for those 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19 as they are the most likely to benefit from receiving an additional booster dose at this time. CDC, in collaboration with FDA and public health partners, will continue to evaluate the need for additional booster doses for all Americans. If you qualify for this additional booster, please reach out to Public Health to schedule your appointment. *At this time, the Up to Date definition does not include this additional booster dose. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Healthcare Personnel who enter the room of a patient with suspected or confirmed SARSCoV-2 infection should adhere to standard precautions and use a NIOSH-approved N95 or equivalent or higher-level respirator, gown, gloves, and eye protection (i.e., goggles or a face shield that covers the front and sides of the face). EYE PROTECTION Eye protection is not required for all patient care at this time due to Humboldt County’s low transmission rate. SCREENING All employees, visitors, vendors, students, contracted staff are required to screen at the beginning of every shift or upon entry into the hospital. The screening forms are required to be saved for 5 years. Visitors should not be allowed to visit if they have screened positive for the following: A positive COVID-19 test in the last 10 days. Fever or screening yes to any symptom of COVID-19. Close contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days. *Visitors should not visit, even they have met community criteria to discontinue isolation or quarantine. While in the hospital setting, visitors should follow the same criteria as we use for patients to discontinue isolation and quarantine. *Attached (Protect Yourself Symptoms and Visitor Information) are the new posters that will be placed around the hospital. If you have any old signs, please remove and replace with the attached. If you need a color copy printed, please reach out to Megan Vote. As a

reminder, we are required to communicate via signs/posters with our patients, visitors and vendors. Please take a moment to look around your areas for patient/visitor signs that might be outdated. If you have questions about any of them, please contact your leader or Mardi Engels. SYMPTOMATIC TESTING ANY EMPLOYEE with even mild symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, should receive a viral test as soon as possible. You are required to notify your manager AND Kim Schipull immediately following the onset of a symptom. There are very few reasons that an employee will not be tested if they exhibit a symptom. Employees SHOULD NOT be working with symptoms without having notified Kim Schipull or the manager and have received a negative COVID-19 molecular test. *All illnesses are required to be reported through Q-Statim. ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING OF THE UNVACCINATED During our low transmission rate, we are not required to test unvaccinated employees. EXPOSURE Employees that have been exposed to a positive case of COVID-19 without the proper PPE are required to notify their manager AND Kim Schipull immediately. Based upon the employee’s vaccine status and exposure risk, the employee may be required to test or be quarantined. STAFFING - CONVENTIONAL With our low transmission rate and zero staff currently out with COVID-19, we are no longer in contingency staffing. We are back to conventional staffing. The following link provides an image of what defines each category of staffing from conventional to contingency to crisis. This change will require employees that test positive for COVID-19 to remain off work for 7 to 10 days. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/images/hcp/Quarantine-isolation-bycontingency-in-HCP-v5-1600x900.jpg PATIENT PHYSICAL DISTANCING Without our ability to know if patients are up to date or not with their vaccines, waiting rooms, cafeterias, common areas should remain arranged so that patients can sit at least 6 feet apart when feasible. In a low transmission rate, spaces may be updated to reflect more seating if necessary. POTLUCKS – Homemade goodies Based on our current transmission rate and updated guidance from the CDC, potlucks and homemade goodies are allowable now. It is important that hand hygiene is performed multiple times while sharing utensils. BARRIERS The patient barriers placed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 can once again be removed. INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES FOR HOSPITALS Most of our requirements can be found at the following link. CMS, CDC, DIA and IDPH all

reference this document as our source for guidance. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html REUSEABLE EQUIPMENT During state inspections of hospitals, the surveyors are paying close attention to infection control measures and practices. Multiple hospitals have been cited recently for not appropriately cleaning reusable equipment between patients. This includes but is not limited to, glucometers, gait belts, blood pressure cuffs, vitals machines, pulse oximeters, remote controls, call lights, walkers, wheelchairs, etc. Please take a moment to look around your areas to ensure everyone recognizes what equipment you have that is reusable and that your department has a process in place to ensure the cleaning is being performed. FEDERAL PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Currently scheduled to end April 16, 2022. It is anticipated that this will be extended an additional 90 days. CURRENT CASE COUNTS 2,737 total positive cases of COVID-19 in Humboldt County. 1 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 10 days. 38 deaths (1 new one added)

PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS! Masks continue to be required while in the hospital/clinic setting. Make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose.

COVER YOUR COUGH

CLEAN YOUR HANDS

PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING

VISITORS NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY if you have any of these:

Positive test for COVID-19 in the last 10 days. A fever or respiratory symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing.

Had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days.

4/1/22

VISITOR INFORMATION AS A REMINDER, VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO: • Be screened prior to each visit. • Wear a well fitted mask covering both the nose and mouth while in the hospital. • Practice social distancing. • Perform hand hygiene before and after your visit. • Limit your movement throughout the hospital.

VISITORS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE HOSPITAL IF: • They have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days OR • Have any symptoms of COVID-19 OR • Been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case in the last 10 days and are not up to date with the COVID-19 vaccine. o Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE THE COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. 4/1/22

CDC COVID-19 Booster Recommendations Last Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) updated its booster recommendations to allow certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 who received an initial booster dose at least 4 months ago to be eligible for another mRNA booster to increase their protection against severe disease from COVID-19. The new guidance was announced after the FDA amended the emergency use authorization as follows: • A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older at least 4 months after you have received a first booster dose of any authorized COVID-19 vaccine. • A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 12 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise. • A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with the same certain kinds of immunocompromise. If you are unsure if you or a loved one is immunocompromised, learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/.../vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html. According to CDC, boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to further increase their protection. This is especially important for people aged 65 and older and those 50 and older with underlying medical conditions that increase their risk for severe disease from COVID-19.

WHERE CAN I GET MY COVID-19 VACCINE? HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH Call 515-332-2492 to make an appointment Open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm HY-VEE PHARMACY Schedule your appointment here: https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine

515-332-1582 LARRY'S PHARMACY Call 515-332-1627 to make an appointment Other Options: https://www.vaccines.gov/

Tueday

All Day– Matt Moritz Orthopedics

PM– Allergy shot Clinic (1p-4p)

All Day– Matt Moritz Orthopedics

PM– Allergy shot Clinic (1p-4p)

All Day– Matt Moritz Orthopedics All Day– Dr. Greenfield Podiatry

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Monday

28 AM– Jamey Gregersen Berry Hill All Day– Starr Banwell Audiology PM– Dr. Tofilon Hematology & Oncology

AM– Dr. Li Orthopedics All Day– Radiant Complexions Dermatology PM– Dr. Adams** Gastroenterology

All Day– Jamey Gregersen Berry Hill All Day– Starr Banwell Audiology

All Day– Starr Banwell Audiology All Day– Jamey Gregersen Berry Hill

Thursday

AM– Dr. Ilceski OB/GYN AM– Dr. Li Orthopedics PM- Dr. Adams** Gastroenterology

AM– Dr. Li Orthopedics PM– Dr. Adams Gastroenterology

AM– Dr. Ilceski OB/GYN All Day– Dr. Wellendorf ENT PM- Dr. Adams Gastroenterology

Wednesday

All Day– Megan Eastman Cardiology

AM– Dr. Hartman Podiatry

Friday

April 2022 Outpatient Schedule

Recipe of the month: If you read this month’s Dietitian corner, then you know I’m pro shopping ALL the grocery store and not just the parameter. Here is a recipe that highlights foods that are usually found in the outside and center aisles of the grocery store. Serve it with some veggies and dip and fresh fruit for a spring-vibe meal! Basic Bean Burger Healthy Plate Meals every Tuesday in the café! 4/5: Spaghetti squash ramen 4/12: Banana oatmeal pancakes and egg scramble 4/19: Cauliflower crust pizza 4/26: Chicken strawberry panzanella salad-3/29: Cauliflower crust pizza day

Email or call Megan Vote, meganv@humboldthospital.org or extension 129 to make an appointment. Upcoming Blood Drives:

2022 Schedule: June 3, September 2, December 2

BCLS BLS Renewal Classes: Wed, April 13th @ 3pm **CLASS IS FULL** Wed, April 20th @ 1pm

Standings after February Challenges: Overall Leaderboard:

1. Abens Marty Curran Insurance Agency (42.5 points) 2. Humboldt County Courthouse (37 points) 3. Arends & Lee (34.28 points) 4. Bank Iowa (33.57 points) 5. AP Air (33.16 points) 6. Twins River Elementary (28.74 points) 7. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (27.31 points) 8. First State Bank (25.83 points) 9. Hy-Capacity (24.49 points) 10. EFM (23.13 points) 11. Humboldt School District (18.46 points) 12. St. Mary's School (15 points) 13. Sande Construction (7.5 points)

HCMH had the 3rd highest % weight lost in February! Keep up the good work and finish the March challenge of taking a one-minute break 5 days of each week!

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MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE AWARENESS

SUNDAY, MAY 1

HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GEAR PICK-UP 1PM | RUN/WALK 2:30PM

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT, SUNGLASSES & POWDER!

800-273-8255 SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

$35 GENERAL REGISTRATION ----- $15 STUDENT REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 15TH

REGISTER ONLINE AT HUMBOLDTHOSPITAL.ORG OR mail entries & checks payable to: HCMH Foundation 1000 N. 15th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548 Want to become a business sponsor or have questions? Call 515-332-4200 All proceeds go to the HCMH Foundation to support mental health and suicide awareness through actions that support, educate and empower patients, students and families of Humboldt County.

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FOUNDER’S GOLF OUTING FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022 Humboldt Country Club | 10 Country Club Drive, Humboldt, IA

9-Hole OR 18-Hole Four Person Best Shot (8 in. Cup) Tee Times | Free Golfer Gift | Free Meal To-Go for All Players | Cash Bar Mulligans available for purchase at check-in (4 for $40)! Hole Prizes | Putting Contest Virtual Awards Ceremony via Facebook Live @HumboldtCountyMemorialHospital following outing

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TOWARDS A NEW HCMH FOUNDATION BUS!

REGISTRATION FORM CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT HUMBOLDTHOSPITAL.ORG

THERAPY April is a special month for the therapy department as it's time to celebrate Occupational Therapy Month!! We would like to thank all our OT staff for the wonderful care they provide and recognize all the work they do here at HCMH. OT helps patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. Occupational Therapy month was initiated in 1980 but the profession of occupational therapy itself started back in 1921. Here at HCMH we currently have 5 OTs and 1 OTA that make up our occupational therapy department. If you see any of these staff members, please take the time to wish them a happy OT month.

Tanya List has been an occupational therapist for 17 years and has been here at HCMH a total of 12 years. Tanya started working at HCMH as a contract therapist for 2 years and moved into the Director of Therapy role after that. She has enjoyed the leadership role she has here at HCMH. Tanya has 2 daughters, Sophia who is 12 and Harper who is 6. Fun fact is that she played softball at ICCC. Jenn Banwart has been an occupational therapist for 7 years and has worked here at HCMH for a little over 1 year. While working at Humboldt she has mostly worked in Home Health Care but has just started her journey into pelvic floor rehab with a focus on incontinence. Jenn her and her husband have 3 children, twins 3 years old Eddie and Ella and a 1-year-old James. Jon Naaf has been an occupational therapist for over 5 years and has been with us at HCMH throughout that time. He works primarily in the outpatient setting treating upper extremity conditions, but you can also find him working with inpatients as well. Jon has three girls under the age of 4 who keep him busy.

Katie Legvold has been an occupational therapist for 11 years and has worked here at HCMH for 8 years now. She is a certified Lymphedema therapist and has a goal to incorporate more wound care in the future. You can also find her at times treating inpatients and home health patients. Fun facts about Katie, she is a mom to 3 adorable kids, and was a high school prom queen. Jen Parrish has been an occupational therapist for 18 years and employed here at HCMH for a few months. Her passion is to work with pediatrics and has been working with pediatric patients for 15 years. She enjoys helping kids in our community and seeing them improve in their strength, coordination, fine motor skills, feeding skills, activities of daily living, and sensory concerns. When she is not working, she has 3 kids who find a way to keep her busy. Karla Rasmussen has been a certified occupational therapy assistant for over 11 years and has worked for HCMH for 9 years. Here at HCMH she works where she is needed (Long Term Care, Assisted/Independent Living, Outpatient, Home Health, Pediatrics) but you can most often find her working and treating on the Inpatient Care Floor. She has 2 furry kiddos Pelusa a 11-year-old Shiht-zu who rules the house, and Emerson a 3 1/2-year-old Olde English Bulldog. Fun fact about Karla she has a degree in relaxation therapy and has been to Belize 7 times to visit friends there.

During the month of February, the local Relay For Life committee hosted their annual American Cancer Society Daffodil fundraiser. Through generous donations, they were able to provide our residents 'Gifts of Hope'; hyacinths and daffodils were displayed throughout the hospital in Long Term Care, Springvale Independent Living, and Assisted Living! Thank you Amy Nostrom, committee member of the local Relay For Life and everyone that made this kind gesture a reality!

LTC THANK YOU to the Humboldt County Hospice Foundation for purchase and delivery of beautiful patio furniture for the LTC patio and Path of Life Garden. We are all waiting for warm sunny days to enjoy sitting outside! CONGRATULATIONS to Dani Glissman!! Sha has been accepted into a Nurse Practitioner program and will be starting classes in the fall. Keep up the good work! LTC is also pleased to have the Iowa Central Community College nursing students back under the instruction of Teresa Madsen through the month of April. Aubrie Brady-Rundall passed the CNA written/skills test and is now certified.

Happy Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022 April Knight is our Receptionist/CNA. She answers phone calls, makes our patients schedules, does Corporate Health billing, and is a WIC Clerk.

Kaitlyn Langel is our Nurse. She does immunizations, flu clinics, blood pressure screenings, nurse visits to our patients, dental screenings and helps in Corporate Health and Wellness.

Brook Goodell is our Office Coordinator. She answers phone calls, deals with all our grants/billing, and bills our patients.

Joleen Sernett is our Public Health Director. She is also a Nurse.

Shauna Ferry is our Family Support Worker. She works with the Early Head Start program and HOPES program.

Janis Shekey is our Home Care Aide. She goes to our patients’ homes and does cleaning services and personal care services.

Paula Myers is our Family Support Worker. She works with the HOPES Program.

Mara Hingson is our Home Care Aide. She goes to our patients’ homes and does cleaning services and personal care services.

Amy Elman is our Nurse. She is head of Immunizations, does postpartum visits, flu clinics, blood pressure screenings, nurse visits to our patients, and helps in Corporate Health and Wellness.

What Services do we provide here at Public Health?

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Skilled in Home Nursing o They help with special treatments, infections, wound care, diabetic and health teaching and manage medications. Personal cares, light housekeeping and laundry Blood Pressure Screening Clinics Immunization Clinics Flu Clinics Covid-19 Clinics Communicable Disease Control, Prevention and Follow-Up WIC, Maternal/Child Health Clinics, Oral Health, Lead Testing and Outreach Services

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Wellness Services Postpartum Home Nursing Visits, Breast Feeding Education Presumptive Title 19 for Children and Pregnant Moms Health Promotion Visits upon Hospital discharge Community Coalition and Partnership Community Emergency Preparedness Interpreter Services Family Programs such as HOPES and Early Head Start

We offer a variety of services to all ages of residents in Humboldt County. If we are not able to meet a need of a Humboldt County resident, we will assist with a referral to an agency that can meet their needs.

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HOLIDAY HOURS FRIDAY, JULY 3RD

HUDDLES 2PM

MAIN ENTRANCE MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:30CAFETERIA a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

$5 LUNCH FUNDRAISER

UNITYPOINT CLINIC 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 3 4

MAIN ENTRANCE 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. WALK-IN CLINIC CLOSED *AFTER HOURS: PLEASE USE EMERGENCY ROOM ENTRANCE OR CALL 515-332-7624

PAYDAY POPCORN 2 p.m.

BCLS 3 PM FOUNDATION CONF. ROOM

BCLS 1 PM FOUNDATION CONF. ROOM PAYDAY POPCORN 2 p.m.

HCMH AUXILIARY SPRING SILENT AUCTION! 15% OFF Storewide ALL WEEK!

NEW EMPLOYEE

Spotlight

Alia Wood

Nutritional Services – Dietary Aide Hometown: Laurens, IA Hobbies, Talents, Special interests: Reading and going for drives 3 Words that best describe me: extremely shy, quiet, smart

Katie Meints RN – Med/Surg

Hometown: Algona, IA Martial/Family Status: Married Hobbies, Talents, Special interest: Quilting, spending time with family and friends; kids activities

Jolene Halligan RN – Med/Surg

Hometown: Fort Dodge, IA Martial/Family Status: Single - in a relationship with Jason for 20 years Hobbies, Talents, Special interest: crocheting, riding motorcycles on nice weekends 3 Words that best describe me: protective, leader, up front Favorite Quote: “Hope heals the soul” What does extraordinary customer service mean to you? Treating your customer the same way you would expect your own loved ones to be treated!

"The female who ALWAYS completes my exam is ALWAYS PROFESSIONAL, KIND, COURTIOUS, as well as in concerned about my exam until my procedure is complete!!"

" The staff was very professional and polite. I love the small town hospital feeling."

"Infusion staff awesome as always." "Great staff and great experience." Ambulatory Surgery "Every efficient and pleasant staff!" Ambulatory Surgery "I'm on day 3 with little to no pain." Pain Clinic Patient "Excellent care from the nurses and entire staff, including the techs!" Inpatient Care "I just appreciate their kindness" ER Patient

"Everyone was very professional and helpful during my procedure." Ambulatory Surgery Patient

"Awesome staff" ER Patient "Everyone in the surgical center was excellent and extremely helpful. Great job by all" "The best ever. The whole team went above and beyond to help me. From the medics to the nurses and doctor were amazing. You definitely have a great team." ER Patient "Humboldt hospital is a great place to go!! Can't say enough for it!!" "I was treated very well at the lab and radiology. Lab technician showed me the way to the x-ray area. Results were fast and I like receiving notification on my phone. Thank you."

"I received excellent care from the ER until I left 4 days later to go home - nurses, and everyone I came in contact with were professional and caring. I was truly impressed with everyone!" IPC "Wonderful care no problems. Very coordinated care from all levels. Proud of my hospital." IPC

"Always great service" Radiology

"They were all good to me and my family" IPC "Good experience…all staff very helpful, kind, and understanding. Great information and teaching given." ER Patient

"I was very impressed and pleased with how things went so smoothly" Ambulatory Surgery

Abi Collins Alan Weiss* Alison Angstrom Ann MaGruder April Schmidt Ashley Steward**** Aubri Brady-Rundall* Brad Albertz Brooke Bleil* Cathy Stalzer Cinthya Uribe Dani Glissman * Darsi Kautzky Dixie Gable Hailey Stone Hannah Peed Jamie Shiflett * more than 1 employee of the moment recognition

Jasa Hankey Jennifer Green* Jessica Emswiler Jon Naaf Jordan Erie* Kyra Fritz Liz Swanson Mary Schultz* Megan Zinnel Melissa Slaikeu Mercedes Thompson Michelle Fandol Ron Collins * Steph Sission Tim Jones** Tim Olson Tony Hosford Vicki Nilles Xavier Nichols

"Jessica the nurse was amazing! She’s a very good nurse who explained everything and she was very personal. She took time to ask me how I cut my finger. " "I'm willing to bet that Dietary Services at the hospital can compete with any restaurant in the area. Beyond burger, fries, fruit cup, salad, and a chocolate shake for lunch. Amazing. Thank you Ashley and Elizabeth!" "My daughter had tubes placed on February 2nd and my son had tubes and adenoids done yesterday. I just wanted to let you know how AWESOME all the nurses were. Laura was with both of my kids after and she was amazing. As were all of the other nurses that helped before and throughout the procedure." "Fantastic experience. I was already on edge with my son having this minor procedure and everyone calmed my fears. All the nurses were fantastic. Dr. Wellendorf and Jacob Miller explained everything in a way that was easy to understand." "Darla was great, very friendly." "Jac did a marvelous job setting up a program for me. When he wasn't working with me, Tim did a very very good job." "Very thankful for Morgan Lyons. Nurse in the ER that put in my NG tube (Cathy S.) was wonderful, very skilled. Nursing staff - so compassionate and professional. Impressive! Lisa the CNA helped prepare a shower at 1:00 in the morning!! So thankful!" "Janis (Shekey) is a gem. I think she is wonderful" "Thank you for taking such excellent loving care of her" To IPC and Hospice "HCMH Family, We appreciate all the kindness shown to Mom by the entire staff during her many stays there. We always trusted the care she received there." "The therapist (Katie) was polite very kind and listened to me on what my needs were she was very helpful." "Dr. Adams and his staff could not have done anything more to make my experience any better, thank you." "Excellent experience from all HCMH staff. Tammy Kampen and Jennifer Hoefer were great." "Darla was great at explaining everything."

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?!

APRIL 1ST: CHICKEN ALFREDO/SAUCY FISH APRIL 2ND: GINGER PORK/COOKS CHOICE APRIL 3RD: TURKEY/BRAISED BEEF

APRIL 4TH: SALISBURY STEAK/CHICKEN STRIPS APRIL 5TH: SPAGHETTI SQUASH RAMEN/FISH FILLET SANDWICH APRIL 6TH: TURKEY AND BROCCOLI/COOKS CHOICE APRIL 7TH: PHILLY CHEESESTEAKS/CHEESE CRUMB FISH APRIL 8TH: HOT DOG DAY/CRAB CAKES APRIL 9TH: COOKS CHOICE/SWISS STEAK APRIL 10TH: TURKEY/SWEET AND SAVORY PORK APRIL 11TH: BBQ PORK/MACARONI AND CHEESE APRIL 12TH: HEALTHY BREAKFAST DAY/COOKS CHOICE APRIL 13TH: TAMALE PIE/COOKS CHOICE APRIL 14TH: CALZONES/GARLIC SHRIMP APRIL 15TH: TENDERLOIN/ASIAN MEATBALLS APRIL 16TH: CHICKEN THIGH/COOKS CHOICE APRIL 17TH: POT ROAST/SMOTHERED CHICKEN APRIL 18TH: FRISCO BURGERS/ORANGE CHICKEN APRIL 19TH: CAULIFLOWER CRUST PIZZA/CHICKEN SANDWICH APRIL 20TH: DRUNKEN NOODLES/BAKED FISH APRIL 21ST: QUESADILLAS/MEATLOAF APRIL 22ND: BBQ CHICKEN/PORK CHOP IN MUSHROOM SAUCE APRIL 23RD: CRAB CAKES/CORNFLAKE CHICKEN APRIL 24TH: TURKEY CUTLET/BEEF STROGANOFF APRIL 25TH: BEEF AND BROCCOLI/CAVATELLI APRIL 26TH: STRAWBERRY CHICKEN PANZANELLA/CAPRESE CHICKEN APRIL 27TH: BUTTER CHICKEN WITH NAAN/TURKEY AND BROCCOLI APRIL 28TH: HERB TURKEY/SPECIALTY HOT DOGS APRIL 29TH: STUFFED PEPPERS/ APRIL 30TH: BBQ BEEF/OVEN FRIED CHICKEN THIGH