The Joint Commission Survey - Final Report

From the desks of:  Margaret Sabin, President and CEO

May 28, 2010

This message is intended for all Penrose-St. Francis Health Services associates, volunteers and physicians. For more information, contact Margaret at margaretsabin@centura.org or 776-5007.

The Joint Commission Survey – Final Report

First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone for doing such a wonderful job of caring for our patients. During our final meeting with the surveyors from the Joint Commission, they told us that it was a privilege and honor to have spent a week in our facilities. They said they thoroughly enjoyed their time here.

The surveyors arrived on Monday and spent almost five full days looking at many of our processes, procedures and operations. At the end of the meeting this afternoon, they noted that they consider our list of recommendations to be unusually short.

The surveyors have 2,600 elements of performance that they look at. A facility in our category is allowed up to 13 issues of direct improvement. We had only five.

Here is what they found:
• Three surveyors spent a week here and found no observations of issues with hand hygiene.
• They found no observations related to treatment plans.
• There were no findings under national patient safety goals.
• The surveyors witnessed staff going way beyond just patient care by providing spiritual care and treating patients with dignity and respect.
• When they interviewed patients and families, the surveyors were told the families are delighted with the care they received here.
• The treatment planning is our behavioral health area is excellent.

Are their areas where we can improve? Of course there are. Here is what they noted.
• They recommended that we work to address the safety and security risks in pediatrics and mother-baby. The unit allows for potential unmonitored access by unauthorized persons.
• Certain rooms in the inpatient behavioral health unit could be improved from a suicide risk stand point.
• Primary source verification of licenses was not performed in a few cases.
• A supply room contained patient medical information. This issue was fixed while the surveyors were in the area.
• A surveyor identified the use of two prohibited abbreviations in an admission medication order.
• The doors to certain patient rooms in the inpatient behavioral health unit did not allow for proper egress.
• The pneumatic tube system has areas that are unsecured.
• Hospital logs did not document verification of frozen tissue temperature upon receipt.

Overall, I consider this a very successful review. This is a reflection of the great work that each and every one of you do every day. The surveyors had a discussion with our leadership team about the culture here. They wanted to know how we created such a wonderful environment.  Dr. Oram-Smith said,”The culture of caring of all those who work in our facilities is what sets us apart.”
I think that sums it up.

Thank you!

We extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities.

2010 Associate Campaign

2010 Associate Campaign - Going Above and Beyond

The sky is crystal blue with fluffy clouds and the sun is high and bright.  The balloon has been attached to the basket, inflated and the basket has taken flight in an exciting way… YOU DID IT!  The goal of $325,000 for the 2010 Associate Campaign, “Going Above and Beyond” has been met!  We are so glad that you have jumped in the basket to see the beauty that surrounds your generosity.  We are proud that the PSF associate participation rate is far above the national average – you send a strong message of support and encourage additional giving from external donors and funding sources. 

Now a challenge!  The Associate Campaign has solicited almost 3,000 VP’s, Directors, Managers, and Associates; however, the Foundation has only received half of the pledge forms given out.  Here’s the challenge: If you have not returned your pledge form, we challenge you to help us reach and exceed last year’s amount raised of $365,000!  It’s not too late to participate with a gift – YOU can push us over the goal even further and take us to even greater heights.  Remember, any gift is important and will provide crucial assistance to associates and patients in the coming fiscal year.  If you need another pledge form, please contact the Foundation.  

And, for those of you who have contributed every year for the past 10 years, we will soon be sending invitations to our Decade of Caring luncheon.  If you have contributed for the past 9 consecutive years, your gift this year will qualify you for this distinguished group and you will be invited to our luncheon at the end of June.

Hour Club gifts will be distributed on June 15 at Penrose Hospital and June 16 at St. Francis Medical Center.  We will have tables set up by the W elevators at Penrose Hospital and in the cafeteria at St. Francis Medical Center from 11 a.m.-3: p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. Please mark your calendar to pick your gift up if you donated at the Hour Club level. 

Keep an eye on next week’s Penrose Pulse for more exciting news about Jean’s Day, the winner for the drawing, and the volunteer who received a paid day off for having the most new donors in their cost center!  For more information regarding the 2010 Associate Campaign, please see one of the Executive Committee members or Campaign Volunteers (wearing red ribbons) or contact Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation at 776-7760. 

Flood Update

Since last Sunday’s water main break that flooded the basement of Penrose Hospital, crews have been working to clean up the damage. I am told that Blue Sky, the contractor in charge of the clean-up, removed most of the drying units Friday because the building was dry. It is estimated that complete repair will take more than a month as they will have to remove and replace a portion of the drywall that was wet. An industrial hygienist, in conjunction with Infection Control, has been monitoring the air quality in the basement throughout the week and will continue to do so during the repair process.

A few departments have had to move due to the damage.
• Medical Records has moved to the old Human Resources area in the basement. (North Elevators)
• On June 1, the Pharmacy is moving back to their temporary space on the 2nd floor while walls are replaced in their area of the basement.
• Radiology film storage has moved to the Gala Room. As was mentioned in an email yesterday, that room is unavailable for meeting or other events until further notice.
• As of right now, we plan for all other departments to stay in place while the repairs are made.

If you have questions or concerns about work processes between your department and any of the displaced departments, please contact the manager or supervisor of that department directly to address your concerns.

Thanks for your patience during this process. Again, a special thanks to everyone who worked extra on Sunday and the days following the flood to help with the clean-up and maintaining services for our patients.

Disaster Exercise

Disaster Exercise

To all associates:
On Saturday, June 5, Penrose St. Francis will be participating in a county wide Mass Causality Incident (MCI) full-scale exercise. The exercise will involve 17 local emergency response agencies in addition to the Pikes Peak American Red Cross, local Medical Reserve Corp., Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and Memorial Health System.

As a result of this exercise, we will be receiving actor/patients for the exercise who will be moulaged to represent traumatic injuries. These actor/patients will be brought into the emergency departments of both hospitals and then moved through the system to involve as many departments as possible in this exercise. The Joint Commission requires that we ‘stress’ our system at least once a year and this exercise will fulfill this requirement.

Please be prepared to explain to patients and visitors that some “patients” they may see in the halls are actors from our MCI exercise. Thank you in advance for your support during this annual exercise.

Lorin Schroeder
Environment of Care Specialist – Safety

Sky Sox Day

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Conversations with Women

More than 50 people have already signed up for this educational event. If you are interested, I encourage you to reserve your seat today.

Bike to Work Day

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HLC Success Story

Great First Quarter and a Mad March
By Mike Campos

The Health Learning Center gym has had an outstanding first quarter. As usual, the HLC had an increase in numbers at the start of the new year, with New Year’s resolutions and people wanting to shed the few (or many) pounds they may have gained over the holidays. However, 2010 has been much better than the past few years. Through the SilverSneakers program, the HLC signed up 53 new members in January, 15 in February, 25 in March and 25 in April. We have had 24 new members sign up through our self pay program. That is 142 new clients already this year and averages out to about one new person a day! Needless to say, the increase in clients keeps the staff on their toes and moving.

The HLC gym also ran an exercise incentive called March Madness that ran in conjunction with the NCAA basketball tournament. The goal was to get folks to interact more and, of course, increase their exercise. We had 48 individuals participate. Clients were divided into 12 teams of four people.   Each player earned points for their team based on what type of exercise and how much exercise they did. Teams played each other for a week. At the end of the week, the team with the most points won. The top two teams from each division, as well as two wildcard teams, made the Championship Tournament. The bottom four teams played in a consolation tournament. The winner of the Championship Tournament was N-SHAPE. 2nd place was WildKats, 3rd place was FAB-4, and 4th place was A-Team.  The Consolation Tournament was won by the KosmoNots. The rest of the field included theCenturyOns,Cup O’ Moe, Freethrowers, Ketchikan’s Krew, Old Fudge, Rockettes and WiseGals.

To complete the incentive, there was an awards potluck. All participants were invited and received an award. The top three teams got to choose from a massage (thanks HIIP), King Soopers gift card or a pedometer. Overall, the incentive was a lot of fun and motivated our participants to increase their  exercise. 

N-SHAPE- Winners of March Madness Incentive
(l to r : Jesse, Jan, Sandy, and Dennis )

CyberKnife

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YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE...

YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE – MAYBE EVEN YOUR OWN!

Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center are Chest Pain Centers. This means that we are able to offer excellent care to the people with chest pain and heart attacks that come to our hospitals. It also means that we want to help our staff and our community to know when someone is having a heart attack and what to do when someone does. The information below will help you to know what to look for and what to do.

Heart disease is the biggest cause of death in the United States. Each year over a million Americans suffer a heart attack. Almost half of these are fatal. About half of people who die do so within an hour of the start of their symptoms and never even get to the hospital.

Fast action is the best weapon against a heart attack. We are able to perform procedures that can stop a heart attack in its tracks and lessen damage to the heart. The sooner they are performed, the more good they will do. Most people who have a heart attack wait too long – often two hours or more – to seek medical help. When someone waits, the risk of death or permanent damage  goes up. In a heart attack, heart muscle cells are dying and every minute matters.

Signs that someone may be having a heart attack. Some heart attacks are sudden and intense. Most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are some signs you might see in a patient, someone outside the hospital, or experience yourself that can mean a heart attack is happening:

• Chest Discomfort: most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest for more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. In can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
• Discomfort in Other Areas of the Upper Body: including pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
• Shortness of Breath: with or without chest discomfort.
• Other Signs: may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Are the Symptoms Any Different for Women? Women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort, but a third of women experience no chest pain at all. Women are more likely than men to experience other symptoms, like shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

The bottom line:
• Learn and watch for the signs – remember they can be less obvious in women
• Act quickly! – even if you’re not sure, have it checked out. Ever minute matters!
• If you are in the hospital, notify a nurse or a doctor immediately
• If you are outside the hospital, call 911 – don’t let anyone drive the person to the hospital

PSF Art Show

At a recent lunch with Margaret, associates expressed interest in learning more about the wonderful artwork that decorates our hospitals. This is a weekly series featuring the artwork and historical pieces seen in our hospitals.

Just outside the entrance to the Chapel at St. Francis Medical Center is the statue of the Chapel's namesake, St. Clare of Assisi by Sacco.

Operation Medicine Roundup

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National Health and Fitness Month

Helping HIIPster: “I love a challenge!”  Half marathon-check, triathlon training-check.
Sure, why not! Erin Tatum is always up for anything. Help HIIP out? – of course! Erin rallies her co-workers to participate in community walks and encourages all of them to volunteer at the annual HIIP health screening. She consistently volunteers at the HIIP health screening too. She inspires her co-workers with interdepartmental challenges and will fill in for them during part of their work shift which allows them to attend a HIIP Lunch N Learn or something fun like the Zumba demo class on National Employee Health and Fitness Day. She is a totally amazing and inspiring HIIP Rep and the HIIP department appreciates her energy, enthusiasm and helping spirit so very much!

The winner of the Helping HIIPster #3 trivia challenge is Barb Matzker! Congratulations!

Did you know?

We have three foot care nurses at the HLC who recently took a certification exam in order for our foot clinic to continue providing care. They had less than a month to prepare for a difficult exam and all three recently passed the exam. Congratulations on passing the exam so PSF can continue to provide outstanding foot care to our community.

Gardening event

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Heart Walk

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Laughter is the best medicine

This is a weekly series of fun stories and jokes to help brighten your day and put a smile on your face.

On Memorial Day, here are a couple of jokes related to our armed forces.

Worse Punishment?
        An Air Force cargo plane was preparing for departure from Thule Air Base in Greenland. They were waiting for the truck to arrive to pump out the aircraft's sewage holding tank.
        The Aircraft Commander was in a hurry, the truck was late in arriving, and the Airman performing the job was extremely slow in getting the tank pumped out.
        When the commander berated the Airman for his slowness and promised punishment, the Airman responded: "Sir, I have no stripes, it is 20 below zero, I'm stationed in Greenland, and I am pumping sewage out of airplanes. Just what are you going to do to punish me?"

Military etiquette
        Officer: Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?
        Soldier: Sure, buddy.
        Officer: That's no way to address an officer! Now let's try it again. Do you have change for a dollar?
        Soldier: No, SIR!

Communication Breakdown...
        The reason the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines squabble among themselves is that they don't speak the same language. For example, take a simple phrase like, "Secure the building."
        • The Army will put guards around the place.
        • The Navy will turn out the lights and lock the doors.
        • The Air Force will take out a 5-year lease with an option to buy.
        • The Marines will kill everybody inside and make it a command post.

Walk From Obesity

Taking Steps to Make a Difference!

Saturday, June 5 (rain or shine)
7:30 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. Walk

at The Grace Center (St. Mary's High School Athletic Complex)
1655 Pirate Heights

Contact: Fran Jackson - 776-5359 or francesjackson@centrua.org

www.walkfromobesity.com

News Briefs

Lunch with Margaret
Ever think about what you would do if you were CEO for a day? What do you like best about working here? Join Margaret Sabin, President and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, for a FREE lunch and an informal chat.

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. Please designate which month you would like to attend.  Include your contact information, the department and facility you work for, and a number where you can be reached.

Friday, June 25  at PH in the Barry Nolan Boardroom beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Hike for Hospice
On Sunday, June 27th, join us for the fifth annual Hike for Hospice to benefit Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice. For more than twenty five years, these two non-profit hospice programs have helped thousands of people through their end-of-life journey, giving them comfort and peace at a time when they need it most. Hikers enjoy beautiful views as they climb to 7,600 feet to the top of Olinger Mount Lindo, home of the illuminated cross in Morrison.

All funds raised from Hike for Hospice go towards supporting charity care and hospice services not reimbursed by the Medicare Hospice Benefit including spiritual care, bereavement services, volunteer coordination and palliative care for children through the Butterfly Program.

Hikers can release a dove at the summit in honor or memory of a loved one while overlooking downtown Denver and the foothills. Leashed dogs are also welcome to hike.

For more information and to register, please visit www.hikeforhospice.org. Hikers can register individually for $25 or in a team of six for $140. If you have additional questions, please call 303.715.7612.
Thank you for your support, we look forward to hiking with you!

HIIP News

June is the last month of Fiscal Year 2010 so finish up your HIIP incentive program in order to get a choice of $125 or a Paid Day off!!! You can do it! There are still many education classes and fitness activities in June so you can complete your award.  Be good to yourself and to your health!
                                                                                 
CALLING ALL DEPARTMENTS!
We are looking for a WWW! Someone WILLING to spread the WORD of WELLNESS!
We for a HIIP Rep for each and every department at Penrose St. Francis!
What is a HIIP Rep? A HIIP Rep is an individual in a department that is our HIIP Liaison. They get everyone in their department jazzed to get their HIIP Award every year and spread the word on current HIIP Events!!! Twice a year we host HIIP Rep meetings to see how it is going in your department, you are the first to know about all the upcoming HIIP events and receive FREE lunch!

If you work in one of the following departments and would like to be a HIIP Rep or would like more information, please contact Liz Berardi at 776-7393 for more information.

CCOM at Sister Grove                         PH- 9th Fl Surgical
CSSC & Outpt Rehab Admin                PH- Trauma
Rehab Woodman Valley PT                 PH- Stroke Program
CSSC- Audubon                                  PH- Sterile Processing
MMCF Fundraising                               PH- Safety
Penrose Community Urgent Care        PH- Risk Management
Property Management Facilities          SFMC- 5 South Medical
Langstaff Brown                                SFMC- Audiology
PH- 5th Fl Med Surg                            SFMC- Women’s Surgery Center
Monument Pt Clinic                              SFMC- Cardiac Diagnostic
PH- National Cancer Institute              SFMC- CAT Scan
PH- Pain Management                         SFMC- Nuclear Medicine 
PH- Pulmonary                                    SFHC- Radiology
PH- Radiology                                     SFHC- Psychology
PH- 2 East- Med Surg                         SFMC- Patient Transport
PH- Audiology                                     SFMC- Radiology
PH- Auxiliary                                       SFMC- Sterile Processing
PH- CAH Adminstration                       SFMC- Trauma
PH- Cardio Unit 3rd Fl                          SFMC-Ultrasound
PH- Chest Pain unit                              SFHC- Nutrition Services
PH- Cyberknife                                    SFHC- Pharmacy  
PH- HIM       
PH- Infusion Therapy    

JUNE 2010 LUNCH 'N LEARN
"Club HIIP Fitness Walks”
Lighten up by walking in our annual 2010 Club HIIP Fitness Walks and make an Investment in You!  We will be at PH, SFMC, & ASC this year on the dates listed above; come by anytime between 11:00am to 1:00pm!  You can count this as a Lunch N Learn & a Fitness Activity credit. Participate & receive a free Club HIIP goodie in addition to your HIIP credit. (Goodies available while supplies last so walk early!).
Tues, June 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ASC/Outside Main Entrance
Wed, June 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SFMC/Outside Cafeteria (garden level)                                     
Thurs, June 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., PH/E-Tower Courtyard                                                                          

BIKE TO WORK DAY AT PSF: FRIDAY, JUNE 11
If you bike to PH, SFMC, SF or ASC you will receive a free breakfast in the Cafeteria on Club HIIP. See HIIP Flyer boards for other Bike Month events throughout Colorado Springs!
**Stop by the following locations to pick a $4 meal ticket to the cafeteria between 7-9a.m.
 PH- HIIP Office (E-tower basement)
 SFMC- HIIP Office (2nd Floor, past admin/HR)
 SFHC and ASC- please contact the HIIP office at x7393

FY10 HIIP EDUCATION CLASSES       
Grow Your Own Garden, June 3, 5-5:45 p.m., PH/John Zay Guest House                        
Get Tech to Keep Your Weight in Check, June 9, 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m., PH/Cancer Center Rooms B-C   Words That Paralyze, June 10, 5-6 p.m., PH/Volunteer Conference Room . Register at 571-1117.                            
*Ballroom Dancing (Swing Style), June 18, 5-6:30 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Aerobics Room                           
* Class is limited so please register by calling, 776-7393.                                                                                         
Great Balls of Fitness, June 21, 5-6 p.m., PH-E-Tower Basement Aerobics Room                                                   
Spiritual Walk , June 22, 8:30-9:30 a.m., PH/Labyrinth (Corner of Jackson and Cascade)                                      
Laughter Makes you Younger, June 24, 4:30-5:15 p.m., ASC/2nd Floor Breakroom                                            
Progressive Relaxation, June 29, 11:30-12:30 p.m., SFMC/Conference Rooms 1-2                          
SELF CARE
Tuesday, June 22, 11:30a.m.-12:15 p.m., PH/E-Tower Basement Gala Room

COMMUNITY EVENT                                            
American Heart Association American Heart Walk                 
8:45 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ United States Air Force Academy                                                                
Did you know that nearly 67 % of Americans are overweight and at risk for heart complications from a sedentary life? Celebrate PSF’s status as a “Platinum Fit-Friendly” Company from the American Heart Association and get your heart pumping for a good cause. Contact Michelle Somers, Club HIIP for more information at 776-5034. When registering please join team, “Penrose-St. Francis/Club HIIP.” www.csheartwalk.org

PSF EXTENDED FITNESS CLASSES
Pick up a schedule at HIIP Wall pockets at all sites for registration form       
St. Francis Medical Center                                    
Yoga: Session 5: Starts, Monday, June 14 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the North Care Bldg, 2nd Floor Julie Penrose Center for a  6 week session                                   
Penrose Main                                   
NIA: Session 5: Starts, Tuesday, June 8, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks Pilates: Session 9: Starts, Wednesday, June 9, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 5 weeks                             
Body Toning: Session 9a/b: Starts, Thursday, June 10 from 11:45-12:50 p.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 6 weeks                                                
Power Up!: Session 2: Starts, Saturday, June 19, from 9-10:30 a.m. in the PH/E-Tower Aerobics Room for 5 weeks                                                                           
****HIIP Coupon available at all HIIP Flyer boards, Mocha Madness Promotion: Bring a that has never taken a Class before to Club HIIP’s Group Fitness Classes, and you both will receive a $5 gift certificate to Java Mountain!!!

WELLNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONS
Please register for orientations via HealthCalc on My Virtual Workplace or call 776-5839, ext.                             
PH Wellness Center- June 3rd at 8 a.m.                                                                     
SFMC Wellness Center- June 10th at 5 p.m.                  
PH Wellness Center- June 15th at 4 p.m.                         
SFMC Wellness Center- June 16th at 1 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 Second Quarter Classes

SCHEDULE OF HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CLASSES
Wellness Classes through June 30, 2010

Please call the following number for additional information or to register for any of the classes listed below. All classes require pre-registration / cancellation a minimum of 24 hours prior.

Penrose Health Learning Center
(719) 776-3600
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

T’ai Chi – A form of ancient Chinese martial arts that works to improve body awareness, strength and coordination.
Date/Time: NEW TIME!!!! 
- Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning the first Tuesday of each month 
June 1 through 24      
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Cost:       $40.00 / 4-week session 
          
            
Exercising with the Physioball Level II – For those individuals who have completed Level I, this class offers a more advanced and challenging full body workout. Continue building on your inventory of therapeutic exercised to advance your overall  fitness level. Bring your physioball from Level I . Class meets for 45-minutes once per week for four-weeks.
Date/Time: Mondays, June 7 through 28,5:15 – 6:00 pm
 
Cost:       $30.00 / 4-week session 
                      
NEW! Metabolic Syndrome - Dr. Michael Koren, endocrinologist, along with dietitians, exercise physiologists and lifestyle counselors, will help you understand what metabolic syndrome is (a combination of risk factors obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, high LDL and elevated blood pressure), what causes it and how you can reverse its deadly path.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Cost:  FREE
        
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.
Date/Time: By appointment only
Contact 776-3600 to schedule your intake to initiate your membership
   
Cost:  $46.00 / month
            
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 776-3600 to schedule your appointment
   
  Cost:  $50.00

Aquatics Classes – The Penrose Health Learning Center in cooperation with Colorado Sports and Spine. A structured class 2-3 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).
Date/Time: M/W/F   M/F  M/W  T/Th
    10:30 – 11:30 a.m.  12:30-1:30 p.m. 5:00-6:00 p.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m.
    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.     11:30-12:30 p.m.
           12:30-1:30
  Cost:       $46.00 / month for 2x / week
    $66.00 / month for 3x / week
 

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, Sausage & Biscuits
Lunch          Garlic Crumb Halibut Filet, Chicken Fried Steak, Baked Potato Bar,
                    BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Southwest Panini, Cherry Pineapple Cake.

TUESDAY
Breakfast    French Toast & Syrup, Sausage, Egg, Cheese McMuffin, Chipped Beef
Lunch          Chicken Fajitas, Beef Taco Bowl, Turkey Cheddar Pepper Panini,
                    Jalapeño Poppers, Chicken Wings Tex Mex Chips, Blackberry Cobbler

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast   Fruit Topped Pancakes, Breakfast Burritos, Green Chili, Red Potato Fries
Lunch         Coconut Curry Chicken & Vegetable, Panini Italiano,
                   BBQ Beef Brisket, Cranberry Glazed Salmon, Apple Strudel

THURSDAY
Breakfast   Denver Omelet, Waffles, Sausage Gravy & Biscuit, Shredded Hash Browns
Lunch        Grilled Turkey Bacon Swiss, Fresh Veggie Stir Fry, Beef Pepper Steak,
                   Fried Chicken, Baked Potato Bar, Corn Bread, Scotcharoo's.

FRIDAY
Breakfast   Bagel Breakfast Sandwich, Green Chili Omelet, Tater Tots
Lunch         Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Baked Orange Roughy, Grilled Rueben
                   Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Spaghetti, Scalloped Potatoes, Peach Cake.

SATURDAY
Breakfast   Minnesota Baked Casserole, Chipped Beef & Biscuit, Hash Browns
Lunch         Turkey Pot Pie, Meat Lasagna & Garlic Bread, Red Hook Shrimp,
                   Herbed Jasmine Rice, Long Green Beans, Blueberry Cherry Cobbler.

SUNDAY
Breakfast   Pancakes & Syrup, Red Potato Fries, Grits, Eggs & Sausage & Ham
Lunch         Crispy Fried Chicken, Sour cream Mashed Potatoes, Meatball Sandwich,
                   Beer Battered Fish, Mac & Cheese, Fresh Baked Biscuits, Apple Dumplings.