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May 11, 2018
The Pulse
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SCKMC Celebrates Recognition Weeks
Staff Recognized for Service
May hosts two of the nation’s largest healthcare recognition weeks, National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. This year, both events fell on the week of May 6 -12th. SCKMC held events for both of these special occasions. National Nurses Week has been celebrated since 1954, although it was not officially recognized until President Richard Nixon issued a proclamation in 1974. Nurses Week ends each year on Florence Nightingale's birthday (5/12). National Hospital Week is considered to be the nation’s largest healthcare event, celebrating the efforts of the hospital team and the care they provide. SCKMC, South Central Kansas Clinic, Winfield Medical Arts, and Cowley HealthwoRX celebrated together with a full slate of activities for all staff in order to recognize the efforts of the entire team and the care they provide throughout the community. Events included virtual bingo, pizza for staff, a build your own sundae bar, breakfast served by administration, a picnic lunch, the annual years of service luncheon, and fun awards for winners selected by their coworkers for displaying great skill and talent. “National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals, health systems, and the women and men who support the health and well-being of their communities through dedication and care from the heart. Celebrating National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to thank all of the dedicated individuals – physicians, nurses, therapists, engineers, food service workers, volunteers, administrators and so many more – for their contributions. It's also a great time to share your hospital's story and the economic impact your hospital has on your community,” said Cindy Samuelson with the Kansas Hospital Association.
Each year during National Hospital Week, SCKMC holds a service luncheon event for individuals within the organization who are celebrating a milestone anniversary. The event is attended by honorees from all departments, as well as team leaders and hospital administration. SCKMC’s Chief Executive Officer, Virgil Watson, addressed those attending this year’s luncheon. “Most hospitals have the same things. They have MRI’s, registration people, computers, but they don’t have you. That’s the difference we have between all the other hospitals that are around us,” Watson said. “We’ve got the best people working for us. I appreciate all that you do. Your loyalty and dedication is not something that is taken for granted. I thank you all for that.” Honorees are presented with achievement pins by their department manager commemorating the number years they have been employed at the medical center. The following members were recognized for their service: Tammie Demo, Med/Surg & Purchasing (5); Sarah Hays, Lab (5); Homer Mah, Pharmacy (5); Derek Maxwell, ER (5); Marie Magill, Pharmacy (5); Serenity Vogt, Respiratory (5); Tracy La Rue, Central Sterile (5); Britney Tyler, Med/Surg (10); Shari Spencer, PT/Specialty Clinic (10); Tyson Blatchford, Surgeon (10); Dan Shrope, Maintenance (10); Debra Pendland, Scheduling (10); Karen Zumwalt, Same Day Surgery (10); Shawna Hovey, ER (15); Dawn Montgomery, Radiology (15); Pam Jones, Discharge Planner (15); Heather Judd, OB (15); Jeanette Haney, Med/Surg (15); and Kim Ebert, OR (20). (Pictured: Kim Ebert receives her recognition pin, and a hug, from Surgery Manager Laura Ramirez.)
May Team Member of the Month Congratulations Chris Shaw, LPN for the Med/Surg Unit, for being named the SCKMC Exceptional Service Award winner for May. Chris was nominated by a patient for staying right by their side at their time of need. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation and will also have a special parking spot reserved for him throughout the month. Great job Chris!
The Pharm Forum with Homer Mah, D.Ph. Many times people are using eye drops incorrectly which may lead to inaccurate dosing, med waste, and running out drops early. Before instilling a drop, tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket prior and look up. Another method is to lay down and place a drop in the inner corner of a closed eyelid then slowly open the eyelid allowing the medicine to roll in. Keep your eye closed for at least one minute after instilling to maximize contact with your eye. To prevent the first drop from being washed out wait at least five minutes before applying another drop. If you wear contacts, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting them.
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