Associate Holiday Meal

On December 9, PSF associates enjoyed food, fun and friendship at the Associate Holiday Meal.  PSF thanks Nutrition Services for providing us all a wonderful, delicious meal and festive atmosphere.  

For Your Spirit

Advent began Sunday, November 29 and during this season of waiting, the Spiritual Care Department will offer Tuesdays in Advent.  At noon each Tuesday during Advent, there will be a service in the Chapel at Penrose Main for a journey of spiritual renewal.  Each service will offer reflection, prayer and sacred music. We hope you can join us each week as we make the journey.

Tuesday, December 15, noon
Tuesday, December 22, noon

Halos for Heroes

The following were recognized through the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation’s Halos for Heroes program in November.  Halos for Heroes recognizes associates, nurses and physicians who have touched the lives of patients in a special way.

Dr. Keith Stampher
Dr. Kit Hooker
Dr. Michael Roshon
John Mumford
Cora Adams
Dr. Hal Watz
Dr. Wayne Gage
Barbara Fuggetta, RN
Barbara Lenhart, CNA
Jennifer Abughalib, RN
Kathleen Fagerholm, RN
Kathy Hospador, CNA
Keith Orehowsky, RN
Mary O’Neil, CNA
Shannon Clarke, CNA
Sharon Pletcher, RN
Dr. Carey Pelto
Kerrie Pierson, RN
Barbara Fuggetta, RN
Barbara Lenhart, CNA
Eileen Hurd RN (Clinical Manager)
Keith Orehowsky, RN
Kathy Hospador, CNA


 
Barbara Fuggetta, RN; Barbara Lenhart, CNA; Eileen Hurd, RN (Clinical Manager); Keith Orehowsky, RN and Kathy Hospador, CNA from Cardiology at PH



Kerri Pierson, RN and Dr. Carey Pelto from Penrose Community Urgent Care


Dr. Michael Roshon, SFMC Emergency Room  

Halos for Heroes is a program that has evolved out of Centura Health’s desire to highlight the relationship between patients and providers. It allows patients, family, and friends to recognize and honor a specific Centura staff member who provided them with outstanding service.Halos for Heroes endorses Centura’s ideals in the areas of quality, service, cost, people, growth, and community in its quest to build an outstanding organization that better serves the needs of patients. Donations from Halos for Heroes benefit patients through better programs, services, and technology. Visit the website at WWW.HALOSFORHEROES.ORG for more information.

Winter Preparedness

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Pulmonary Care and Critical Care teams at PSF.  Last week, they were presented the HealthGrades 2010 Pulmonary Care and Critical Care Excellence Awards. A study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, found that Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is ranked number one in Colorado for overall critical care services for the third consecutive year. In addition, PSF is among the top 5 percent in the nation for pulmonary, GI medical treatment and critical care. The nation's nearly 5,000 nonfederal hospitals were all included in the sweeping study, which examined mortality rates and complication rates from government data from 2006, 2007 and 2008.

Congratulations!


Margaret Sabin, Pres. & CEO; Faith Young, RN, CCU clinical manager at SFMC; Jennifer Robertson, RN, CCU clinical manager at PH and Nate Olson, CEO, SFMC  

New Name for PH Board Room

PSF and its Foundation held a reception on December 7 to dedicate and name the board room at Penrose Hospital.  It is now known as the Barry Nolan Board Room in honor and memory of a man who made lasting contributions to the mission of Penrose-St. Francis through his outstanding leadership and dedicated service (photo left).

Nolan served nine years on the Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation Board (2000-2009), and four years on the Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado Board (2006-2009).  He was also Chairman of both, and in this capacity was an ex-officio member of the Penrose-St. Francis Health Services board.

Jerry Bagg, now President of the national CHI Foundation, worked closely with Barry on these boards for many years and gave remarks at the reception.  He remembers Barry as “a man of quiet strength, high intelligence, sincere caring and deep perception.”  Diane LeBlanc, President of Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation, also worked with Barry.  “We were fortunate to have his wisdom, guidance and vision.  It is with great respect and gratitude that this board room is named the Barry Nolan Board Room in his honor and memory.”

Nolan was a well-known advertising and marketing executive in Colorado Springs with greeting-card giant Current, Inc.  He held a Bachelor’s degree from Princeton and an MBA from Columbia University.

Diane LeBlanc, PSF Foundation President/CDO poses with members of the Nolan family.

Breakfast with Santa

On Saturday, December 5, the PSF volunteers held Breakfast with Santa for kids of PSF associates at the Julie Penrose Research and Education Center . Kids, young and old, visited with Santa and gave him their wish lists.  Kids and their families enjoyed a pancake breakfast and watched a Christmas show as they waited to see Santa. A fun morning was had by all!

Employee Blood Drive

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Craft Fair

On Friday, December 4, SFMC associates and volunteers held their Annual Christmas Craft Fair to benefit a local non-profit group. This year associates selected the Prayer Shawl Ministry to receive the monies raised from the fair. The Prayer Shawl Ministry began in January 2009 and is made up of volunteers who prayerfully create prayer shawls, lap robes and other crocheted items as a reminder of God’s love and care for patients and families in the hospital.

The Christmas Craft Fair raised over $1800 which will help purchase yarn and other supplies to make crocheted items. Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry thank you for your support!

Kathleen Woodard and Lisa Dykes show off items for sale at the craft fair.

Decisions, decisions.  SFMC associates view the many crafts available at the fair.

Lunch 'n Learn

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HIIP News

DECEMBER LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Give the Most Important Gift This Christmas: Health, How to Tell Loved Ones You are Concerned About Their Health”
The wonderful Christmas season is just around the corner.  Why not give what could be the most important gift of all to someone special in your life.  This LNL presented by Paul Anderson from Spiritual Care will help you more effectively communicate your concern for their health without jeopardizing the relationship.  Paul will help you discover ways, both verbally and non-verbally, to encourage your loved ones to take better care of themselves physically, spiritually and emotionally.  Come celebrate this magical season and make a difference in your loved ones’ life!

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12:05-12:35 p.m., SFMC/NorthCare Building, 2nd floor Julie Penrose Center, Breakout room
 
FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES
Get Tech to Keep Your Weight:  Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 11:30-12:15 p.m. at SFMC/Northcare Bldg, 2nd fl, Julie Penrose Center

Give the Best Gift this Christmas- The Gift of Blood!
*Raffle for prizes!
The Blood Drive Blood Vessel with be visiting the following locations:
Dec. 15 from 9-noon., ASC/Main entrance
Dec. 15 from 2-6 p.m., SFMC/ Main entrance

Blood donation counts as one Club HIIP Education Credit!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext 2.
SFMC Wellness Center- Dec 17 at 5 p.m.
Anyone over 40 years old must have a physician’s form signed giving permission to use Wellness Centers. *SFMC Wellness Center Orientations: Please note that if you used to have access to the PCH Wellness Center, you must attend an orientation at SFMC in order to gain access to that facility.

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday at 7:15-7:50 a.m. outside of valet.
Contact Michelle Somers x5034
SFHC Walking Club:  Every Monday at 11:30 a.m. outside of the Foundation building.
Contact Tracy x7085
SFMC Walking Club:  Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. meet outside 1st floor/valet entrance. Winter season- the group will walk the stairs indoors.
Contact Rox x11064

HOLIDAY OBSERVANCES
Please note: The HIIP Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24 at noon through Friday, December 25 in observance of Christmas. The HIIP office will close on Thursday, December 31 at noon through Friday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day.

Trauma Symposium

Hosted by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services

Friday, April 9, 2010
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Broadmoor Hotel Convention Center
Colorado Springs, CO

National and local faculty with a range of trauma and critcal care topics for pre-hospital, nursing, physicians, and military professionals.

For more information, call 776-5926 or email sherrierozwick@centura.org

More information coming in February 2010.

News Briefs

RONALD McDONALD FAMILY ROOM
The Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Francis Medical Center is open but is always looking for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Tina Dewar, Ronald McDonald Family Room manager, at: tina.ronhouse@yahoo.com or 243-3574.

SANDWICH ORDERS
The Penrose Hospital Cafe is taking sandwiches orders via Fax.  The cut off time to submit orders is 9:45 a.m.  Use the attached form or pick up fax order sandwich slips by the deli counter to take back to the office. Sandwich fax order sheet

ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation’s Associate Financial Assistance Fund program guidelines are online at WWW.PSFFOUND.ORG.  Click on the link on the home page and you’ll be directed to the same information sheet that appears on the back of the assistance application. Please note that the application form itself is not available to complete online.  You must still complete the request process in person through the Foundation office located on the third floor of the Margery Reed Memorial Building, Penrose Hospital campus. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 776-7760, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
In an effort to save time and paper, Education will no longer distribute hard copies of applications and guidelines for tuition reimbursement.  Associates can access these documents via My Virtual Workplace.  For more information, please contact PSF Education at 776-5186.
     How to Access:
• Log into My Virtual Workplace
• Click on the Reference Tab
• Click on Docushare
• Click on PSF General Folders
• Click on Education Resources
• Click on Tuition Assistance Forms
• Click on Tuition Application (and print) AND click on Tuition Guidelines (and print)

HR AT PENROSE HOSPITAL
The PSF Human Resources Department is delayed in moving back to Penrose Hospital. In the meantime, HR is offering onsite support hours Mondays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. HR representatives will be located in the PH Wellness Center in the E-Tower basement. For questions or more information, please contact Gary Morse at 776-4782 or Cecilia Peat at 776-4785.

ASSOCIATE REMINDERS
• HR forms and policies can be found on DocuShare through “My Virtual Workplace” web site.
• All job postings and applications are online at http://www.penrosestfrancis.org
• Associates who need a computer for compliance training purposes, may contact Education Resources at 776-5186. They have a computer located in a private area.

ATTENTION NURSES
South State RN Residency Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses and Back to Practice Nurses will be held March 3rd-April 7th 2010.  Whether you are a new graduate RN or an experienced nurse returning to the profession, Centura Health provides an ideal way to develop your professional practice in a caring, safe and nurturing patient-focused culture.  Internal Centura associates, please apply online to requisition # 36159 which can be accessed through the following path: MVW, Associates, Human Resources, Careers, Careers Centura, Internal Career Site. Questions? Call Human Resources at 776-4796.

Health Learning Center

Check out these community health and wellness classes at the Health Learning Center.

All classes require pre-registration / cancellation a minimum of 24 hours prior. A $20 no show fee will be billed to the participant if registration not cancelled 24 hours in advance. To register or for more information, please call the Penrose Health Learning Center at 776-3600.

Join The Health Learning Center Gym – Did you know that a one month membership at the HLC gym is equal to one class option through Colorado Springs Utilities?  Join us for one or more months and get your workouts kick started under the guidance of our fitness experts.  Call the registration number for an exercise intake appointment.  By appointment only. Contact 776-4761 to schedule your intake to initiate your membership. The cost is $46 per month / no contracts – month to month membership.

New!  Individual Fitness Assessment – Measure your fitness levels against the national averages and note areas in which you excel and potential areas of need. A sub-max VO2 treadmill test as well as evaluations for flexibility, strength and strength endurance will be performed.  Results will be reviewed and discussed with a fitness expert to help direct you in your future fitness goals.  By appointment only; contact 776-3600 to schedule your appointment .  The cost is $50.

Aquatics Classes – The Penrose Health Learning Center in cooperation with Colorado Sports and Spine. A structured class two to three times per week, concentrating on range of motion, overall strengthening and general cardiovascular conditioning.  All Aquatics classes are located at 1625 Medical Center Point (Union and Templeton Gap).  The cost is $46 per month for 2x / week or $66 per month for 3x / week.
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:30–11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Monday/Wednesday: 5-6 p.m.
- Monday/Friday: 12:30-1:30 p.m

Cafeteria Menu

For the SFMC menu, please call the daily menu phone line 571-1001.

Penrose Hospital daily breakfast and lunch menu.

MONDAY
Breakfast: Western Breakfast Skillet, Eggs Florentine
Lunch: Garlic Crumb Halibut, Chicken Fried Steak, Baked Potato Bar, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Cherry Pineapple Cake

TUESDAY
Breakfast :French Toast, Sausage Egg Muffin Sandwich
Lunch: Turkey, Cheddar & Pepper Sub Sandwich, Chicken Fajitas,
Beef Taco Bowl, Jalopeno Poppers, Chicken Wings, TexMex Chips

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos
Lunch: Grill Chicken Spinach Jack Sandwich, BBQ Beef Brisket, Chicken Curry, Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Apple Strudel

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Bacon Swiss Sandwich, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Beef Pepper Steak, Fried Chicken, Baked Potato Bar, Scotcharoo’s

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet
Lunch: Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich,  Crumbed Orange Roughy,
Bourbon Ham, Scalloped Potato, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Minnesota Egg Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit
Lunch: Turkey Pot Pie, Meaty Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Fried Shrimp,
Fried Shrimp, Herbed Jasmine Rice, Blueberry Cherry Cobbler

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Belgium Waffles, Red Potato Home Fries, Mac & Cheese
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Meatball Sandwich, Battered Fish