2009 Service Recognition Dinner

A very special evening was hosted on Feb. 5 for PSF associates who have been employed with the system for five years in 2009 or a multiple of five years. Hundreds of associates and their guests filled the ballroom at the Crowne Plaza hotel for a wonderful meal and some fun entertainment. In addition to the service awards, some of our associates received special recognition.

Penrose-St. Francis Rising Stars: 
Kelly Ledbetter, Pam Assid, Gayle Decker, Diane DeMasters, Matt Johnson, Renee Ward

Penrose-St. Francis Star Associates: 
Gloria Jones, Arne Severson, Glen Brumbaugh, Brenda Pate, Janice Moschetti, Sarah Scott, Sonovia Jackson, Kim Martinez, Matt Johnson, Radiance Rogers, Kim Hansen, Gail Klug, Tracey Pearce, Nancy Marts, Jane Dodder, Margaret Morris, Karen Dailey

Penrose-St. Francis President’s Award Winners: 


President's Award winner Diana Patterson

Nate Olson and President’s Award Winner Jerry Heide

President's Award winner Pat Matela with Margaret Sabin

President's Award winner Ruby Hernandez

Associates celebrating 30 years of service.

PSF leaders performed for the audience.

Meet Your Executives

This is a weekly column where you can meet your Penrose-St. Francis executives.

Chief Financial Officer Danny Reeves isn’t a fair weather New Orleans Saints fan. He has passionately followed the Saints for 25 years. Poke your head into his office and you can’t miss the flag on the wall, the Saints items on his shelf or the logo tie around his neck.

As a long-time fan, this year’s Super Bowl win is that much sweeter for him. “It took them 10 years to get to their first season of breaking even,” said Danny. “They didn't get their first winning season until their 20th season. They didn't win their first playoff game until their 33rd year in existence. After 43 years of futility, passion, anguish, celebration and every other emotion, this year has been exhilarating.”

Danny told his colleagues months ago that if the Saints go to the Super Bowl, he was going. He lived up to that promise. “To attend the Super Bowl in Miami and support my team is something I cannot describe or forget,” said Danny.

In addition to being a football fan, Danny is also in charge of PSF’s finances. “As CFO, I am responsible for all things financial which has a broad range,” said Danny.  “My day might be filled with anything from productivity, budgets, patient complaints, financial analysis, future strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, contracting or capital.” 

He didn’t just fall into the job of CFO. “My first career was with Domino's Pizza in the early to mid-80's where I ultimately was the Regional Director for seven pizza stores in New Jersey,” said Danny.

With an accounting degree from the University of New Orleans, he launched into his career in health care finance. Danny has held a variety of roles at PSF over the past decade:
• 1999 - 2002 – Controller
• 2005 – Assistant Vice-President of Finance
• Aug. 2008 – named Vice-President of Finance located at St. Francis Medical Center
• Three months later – named Interim Chief Financial Officer
• June 2009 – became the permanent Chief Financial Officer

When asked what he is going to do when he is not working, now that football season is over, he brought up his beloved Saints again. “It may take me a while to get over the euphoria of the Saints win in the Super Bowl,” said Danny. “Now that my wife, Pam, get's Sundays back, I am sure there will many things to do around the house.”

Ash Wednesday

This Wednesday, February 17th is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season, which lasts for approximately 40 days and culminates with Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of high drama.  The ritual of placing ashes on the forehead is designed to remind recipient of the temporary nature of life and the certainly of death (“remember you are dust and to dust you shall return”). The mood for Lent is one of seriousness—one that encourages deep thought and increased awareness - awareness of ourselves, both in solitude and in relationship. That explains the age-old Lenten emphasis on prayer and charitable giving to the poor.  
 
We will be observing Lent here in the hospital in several ways. Below you will see the schedule for the distribution of ashes on Wednesday. Watch for our Lenten displays and reflect on the Lenten message featured on the display. We will be offering a short meditation on those words right here in the Pulse. We will also be introducing some spiritual thoughts from our fellow associates. Watch for spiritual words of wisdom from your co-workers in the Pulse and on the closed circuit TV. We hope that all of these things will offer you a bit of nourishment for your Lenten journey. And speaking of nourishment, be sure to help yourself to a hot cross bun Ash Wednesday morning in the cafeterias. Sharing a hot cross bun with someone during the season of Lent is supposed to ensure friendship throughout the coming year—“Half for you and half for me, between us two shall goodwill be.”  Blessings on all as we begin this Lenten season.

ASH WEDNESDAY: February 17, 2010
PENROSE MAIN – SACRED HEART CHAPEL
6:45 – 7:15 am  Distribution of Ashes
11:30 am  Blessing & Giving of Ashes
12:00 pm  Mass
2:30 – 3:00 pm Distribution of Ashes
7:15 – 7:45 pm Distribution of Ashes

ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER – CHAPEL OF ST. CLARE
6:45 – 7:15 am Distribution of Ashes
1:00 pm  Distribution of Ashes
4:00 pm  Distribution of Ashes

If you would like to receive but are unable to attend a these times, please call 776-5855 for Penrose and 571-1115 for St. Francis Medical Center.

Pamper Your Heart

Invite your friends or family to participate in this unique, free event.

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2020 Ice Cream Social

SFMC held their first 2020 messaging event on Friday, Feb. 5, in the cafeteria. 2020 Champions served ice cream while telling of the 2020 vision and enjoying good conversation with associates and volunteers. About 86 people came by for ice cream and to learn about 2020. Many were aware that there was a strategic plan, but were not sure what the plan entailed or how they fit into it.

A similar event is planned on Feb. 19 at 7 a.m. outside the coffee bar at SFMC... more details to come.

John Zay Guest House

The John Zay Guest House opened their doors on Nov 3, 2008, assisting our patients, their families and friends when they have to be in the hospital. Your gracious donations have made our guest house a huge success. Let’s do it again this year!

The Outreach Committee is accepting donations:  
Feb 8 thru Feb 19

The most needed items are:
Cold & hot cereal
Canned fruits-vegetables-juices
Salad dressing
Cake-brownie-cookie-pancake mixes
Tomato sauce - Pasta
Dried split peas-beans
Condiments/Bouillon/Spices
Jelly/Pudding
Laundry soap/Fabric softener
Kleenex/Band-Aids
Foil/Saran Wrap/Parchment Paper/Baggies
Toothpaste (small)

Questions? Please contact Debbie Parrish at 776-5703 

Penrose Cafe Fire Lunch Special

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Webb Memorial Library

Webb Memorial Library Information

This week we are highlighting more of our new books:

• Introduction to critical care nursing                            
• Oxford text of palliative care                                       
• Lippincott manual of nursing practice, 2010               
• Clinical nursing skills & techniques  (Mosby)               
• Introduction to evidence –based nursing practice        
• Fluids & electrolytes made incredibly easy                  
• Springhouse review for medical-surgical nursing certification

For more information on these books or any of our books, go to Webb Library’s Intranet site on MVW and click on the link for Books which you can find on the Library Resources page. You can put books in “The Cart” from the online catalog page and request that they be sent to you. If you have any questions on this, call or e-mail, Casey, the medical librarian, 776-5288, caseywelch@centura.org. We like to have our books available to all users, so please return your books within three weeks, or call the library to renew them. If you currently have books that are overdue, please return them to the library.

News Briefs

Lunch with Margaret

Don't forget to reserve your spot at the next Lunch with Margaret. Lunch is open to everyone – associates, volunteers and physicians – working at any PSF facility. Space is limited to 20 people per month, so an R.S.V.P is required by e-mailing Julie Cox at juliecox@centura.org. Include your contact information, the department and facility you work for, and a number where you can be reached.

Penrose Hospital – Barry Nolan Conference Room – 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
February 26

The next lunch is scheduled for March 26.

PSF on facebook

Four months ago, PSF launched a facebook page where fans can learn about our services, be the first to know about events, health news, view photos and leave comments. To date we are the Centura facility with the most fans – 595!
Visit www.facebook.com/penrosestfrancis.

(Facebook is currently unavailable for viewing from PSF facilities. To join facebook or to view our facebook page, please use your home computer.)

Donate your magazines
Please donate your magazines to Volunteer Services so that we can supply the different waiting areas in the hospital. We need magazines that are no more than three months old. Our book cart is running low!  Call Volunteer Services to make arrangements to drop off your magazines.

What Will You Do to Stop Diabetes? Know Your Risk.
Diabetes has become the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century.  To address the burden of this disease, the American Diabetes Association is asking the American public – “What will you do to Stop Diabetes?  Know your risk.” On the 22nd annual American Diabetes Association Alert Day, March 23, 2010, the Association will encourage people to join the Stop Diabetes movement by taking the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and if they are at high risk, to speak with their health care provider. 

The Diabetes Risk Test requires users to answer simple questions about weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for type 2 diabetes.  The Diabetes Risk Test will show users whether they are at low, moderate or high risk for pre-diabetes or diabetes.  If they are at high risk, they are encouraged to talk with their health care provider.  

Join the movement to Stop Diabetes and get your free Diabetes Risk Test (English or Spanish), healthy lifestyle tips and more.Call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit stopdiabetes.com.   Although Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day event, the Diabetes Risk Test is available all year long. 

Trauma Symposium
Save the Date for the Biennial Symposium on Trauma & Critical Care, Friday, April 9, 2010.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Class - Date change to March 11 
The Pressure Ulcer Prevention class sponsored by Medline will be held March 11 from 08 - 1600 at the Julie Penrose Health Education and Research Center in the North Care Building.  The date was changed from March 9 as previously announced in the TLC.  This free class is open to any PSF nursing staff.  You will receive 6 CE and free lunch.  Watch for reservation forms coming to your units.  Previous attendees have said how much they enjoyed the speaker and received a lot of new information. 

HIIP News

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HIIP News February 15-21, 2010                              

2010 CLUB HIIP HEALTH SCREENING                     
YOU ARE WANTED!
Join us at the Club HIIP 2010 “Hoe Down” Health Screening!
Save the Date!               
The health screenings will include: Blood pressure checks, cholesterol/ HDL/glucose lab, BMI, neck/back massages, carpal tunnel evaluations, osteoporosis heel scan, pulmonary function, hearing, vision and more! Info will be available on smoking cessation, ask a dietitian and cancer prevention. 
There will be food, prizes, and contests!                                    
Tues, Feb 23      9 a.m.-noon  SFHC/5th Floor Conference Rooms                                                                           
Wed, Feb 24      2-4:30 p.m.  SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-3                                                                                                                                                             Thurs, Feb 25     8:30 a.m.-noon SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-3
Wed, March 3    2-6 p.m.  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room
Thurs, March 4 8 a.m.-noon  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room
Fri, March 5  9 a.m.- noon  PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room                                      
Saddle Up and Register to Participate in the screening:
Please go to www.healthcalc.net/penrose log in and go to “HIIP Classes” to sign up or call 776-7494.  
**Walk-ins permitted after the first 2 hours of the screenings                                                                   

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form.                                        Penrose Main                                                                                                  
Yoga: Session 5: Starts, Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks                                
****HIIP Coupon available at all HIIP Flyer boards, New Year New Year Promotion: Bring a friend to sign up for one of Club HIIP’s Group Fitness Classes, and you both will receive $5 off your registration fee!!! Ring in the new year with better health, fitness and cheer!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839
PH Wellness Center- Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.                                         
Anyone over 40 years old must have a physician’s form signed giving permission to use Wellness Centers. 

WALKING CLUBS
PH Walking Club: Every Thursday at 7:15-7:50 a.m. outside of valet.
Contact Michelle Somers x5034

SFMC Walking Club:  Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. meet outside 1st floor/valet entrance. If temperature is below 30 degrees- cancelled.  Contact Rox x11064

HLC First Quarter Classes

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

T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.
March 2 - March 25
9 – 10 a.m.
Cost:  $40/ 4-week session

New!  Treat Your Heart: Cooking Demo and Sampling – Our Registered Dietitians are absolutely the best cooks!  Their recipes taste so wonderful and yet are still healthy treats for your heart.  Join the Penrose Health Learning Center dietitians in learning quick and easy, tasty combinations for meals and snacks.
Wednesday February 24
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm    
Cost: $25

Essential Core Training - Core strength and stability is essential in maintaining functional ability for activities of daily living.  Core training is not just sit ups and crunches but incorporates stability muscles from your chest to your knees to create a foundation for all movement.  Come and join us for great workouts and “take home” information.
Mondays
February 15 - March 8
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $30

New! YoChi - This unique class will incorporate exercise components of both seated Yoga and Tai Chi to promote relaxation and stress reduction.  
Wednesdays
March 3 - March 24
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Cost:  $30/ 4 week session

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. 
Date/Time: By appointment only.
Contact 776-4761 to schedule your appointment
Cost: $50

New!  Moderating Blood Sugars – Whether your blood sugars are totally within range or not, managing blood glucose levels throughout your day will help to effectively fuel your body as well as to avoid those sugar peaks and valleys. Discussions with our Diabetes Educators will help you to see the big picture. 
Thursday, March 11.
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25

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

All Wellness classes held at Penrose Health Learning Center, 1644 Medical Center Point (Union and Templeton Gap) unless otherwise noted.

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.

Cafeteria Menu

PENROSE HOSPITAL Breakfast & Lunch Menu 
(for more choices including Dinner, call # 776-5408)   

For SFMC menu, please call menu line at # 571-1001  

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