In This Issue:
Wellness Committee Update: September Wellness Challenge
Diabetes Support Group
8 Week: Weight Loss Class
Outpatient Schedule/Providers
Long Term Care Update
Safety Committee Update
Good Catch Program
Public Health - Wellness Screening
Humboldt County Prevention Coalition
New Employee Spotlight
Current Available Positions
REACH Program
Calendar of Events
Employees
Shout Outs/Anniversaries
Healthcare Hero Award
HCMH Café Menu
Healthy Plate Meals
9/9: Nashville Hot Chicken Power Bowls
9/16: Pesto Tuna Melts
9/23: Cottage Cheese Toast
9/30: Sushi Bowls
Dietician's Corner
Follow: @TheBalancedEatingRD
SLOW COOKER MEALS
By Amanda Thul, RD, LD
As a full-time working mom, the evening hours never feel like there is enough time Now that activities are back in full swing for my kids, the dinner hour gets shorter and shorter I know I’m not the only one who struggles with still wanting to get a balanced meal on the table and a lack of time to do it It’s times like these, I rely on my slow cooker Slow cookers work by cooking food at a low temperature (170°F -280°F) for several hours Because of the long cooking process, it’s a great method to cook tougher cuts of meat The cartilage will break down leaving the meat tender and delicious
The slow cooking process along with the heat from the crock and the steam destroys the unsafe bacteria present in the food making it a safe cooking method too. Although it is safe under most circumstances, there are a couple things to be mindful of when using a slow cooker.
-Make sure the raw meat you use is thoroughly defrosted before cooking in the slow cooker. Starting with meat that is still frozen will delay the cooking time and cause the food to not be cooked all the way. The meat may sit at an unsafe temperature for too long making an ideal environment for bacteria to grow rapidly and unable to be killed during the cooking process. This is a recipe for foodborne illness!
-Keep the lid securely on unless absolutely necessary Each time the lid is lifted, the temperature will drop 10-15 degrees and the cooking time is slowed by 30 minutes -Do not leave cooked food to cool in the crock Place leftovers in shallow containers and refrigerate
These slow cooker Cool Ranch Tacos are a staple at our house It’s a great base recipe that you can use for tacos, nachos, or burrito bowls! I will be featuring more balanced, slow cooker meals on my Instagram and TikTok @thebalancedeatingRD Follow me so you don’t miss out!
SLOW COOKER COOL RANCH TACOS
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
¼ cup chicken broth
1 package taco seasoning
1 package ranch seasoning mix
FOR SERVING:
Your favorite tortillas and taco toppings
STEPS:
Add chicken broth and seasonings to crock pot Mix together 1
Add the chicken to the slow cooker and flip to make sure both sides get seasoned 2
Cook on low setting for 6 hours until tender and cooked through
Shred chicken and put back in the slow cooker 4
Have More Questions?
I’d love to help you weed through the nutrition pseudoscience and get to the answer Reach me at the hospital at 515-332-7608.
Wellness Committee update
HCMH Employee Wellness Plan
The goal of the HCMH Employee Wellness Plan is to improve employee health and wellbeing. The Wellness Committee created a plan to empower employees to build lifestyle skills that enable them to achieve their best possible health Focusing on employee wellness can positively affect employee morale and job satisfaction, along with optimizing employee performance and productivity
Employees can choose to participate in monthly wellness challenges Participating employees will turn in their monthly wellness challenge form to the Wellness Challenge Envelope located in the HCMH mail room Each quarter 2-3 names will be drawn from the box and prizes will be awarded. Possible prizes will be Meal ticket for HCMH cafeteria or Free to go meals for a week Every 6 months employees who have completed 4 of the 6 monthly challenges will earn an HCMH Wellness t-shirt.
The focus of the monthly wellness challenges will change every quarter. Example: July, August, September monthly challenges will focus on activity October, November, December monthly challenges will focus on mental health. We will continue to rotate the wellness focus each quarter to something different
All HCMH employees are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities It is never too late to make a change to improve your health! Reach out to Jen DeWinter with any questions
HCMH Wellness Committee Members:
Jen DeWinter, Jennifer Green, Cara Hauser, Sherry Kunert, Tanya List, Heather MacLeod, Matthew Sanders, Christen Sewell, Connie Stewart, and Amanda Thul.
Plank Challenge September
Improving your core strength will improve your balance, posture, prevent injuries, and improve back pain. Try any of the plank variations pictured. You can put your knees down for any of the planks. You can also use the wall or a sturdy chair/desk if you cannot get on the floor. Goal is to complete at least 20 days. Put your name on your form and turn in at the end of September.
Diabetes Support Group
Session Topics and Dates:
Wednesday, February 12th
There is no cost to attend these sessions. LIVING WITH DIABETES AND DIABETES PREVENTION
Preventing diabetes and disease progression.
Wednesday, May 14th
Get more active!
Wednesday, August 13th
Let’s talk medication.
Wednesday, November 12th
Skip the fad diets - let’s focus on a maintainable lifestyle.
1000 15th St. N. Humboldt, IA 50548
All sessions will be on the 1st floor of HCMH in the Executive Conference Room from 11AM-12PM.
The overall focus of these sessions are to get facts and provide support for people living with Diabetes and trying to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Questions, contact Jen DeWinter at 515-332-7643.
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C a r d i o l o g y ( M e g a n E a s t m a n )
In an effort to provide specialized health care locally, HCMH offers patient access to many traveling healthcare providers. Many of the tests and procedures ordered by these providers can be done right here in Humboldt for your convenience
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DR. DARREN CROO GENERAL SURGERY
In an effort to provide specialized health care locally, HCMH offers patient access to many traveling healthcare providers. Just ask, “Can I be seen in Humboldt?”
Abdominal Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Appendix Removal
Thyroid Surgery
Parathyroid Surgery
Hernia Bowel
Long Term Care update
A Trip To The Winery
Some of our tenants went to River Valley Orchard Winery for a very nice lunch accompanied with music by Mary Torkelson.
They really enjoyed their trip and are already asking for another outing there!
A special thank you to River Valley Orchards & Winery for hosting and our Springvale team for planning this lovely outing for our residents.
Congratulations!
Help us in congratulating Angela Bello, Activity Assistant here in Long Term Care, on becoming a certified nursing assistant!
Victor Bycroft
Mary Moritz
Safety Committee
"YOU CARE FOR THEM, WE CARE FOR YOU!"
Heather MacLeod
David Knight
Did you know…
Ashley Steward
Alison Angstrom Tanya List
Jordan Erie
Kim Schipull
Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide.
Every 15 seconds someone goes to an Emergency Department for a fall related injury.
Adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls.
A CULTURE OF SAFETY
Enhancing a culture of safety is a priority for HCMH. This new program will highlight opportunities for improvement in the delivery of patient care and place a positive connotation to reporting and investigating “near misses”.
A “Good Catch” is the recognition of an event that could have been harmful to a patient, but was prevented.
NEARMISSEXAMPLES
CAUTION: WET FLOOR!
An employee notes that the hallway floors have just been mopped, but there is no wet floor sign They locate one and place it in the hallway.
LAB TEST
An employee notices ink smears on the label of a specimen, making it difficult to read She replaces it with a legible label before sending it to the lab
RESPONSE TO A GOOD CATCH
CATCH GO D PROGRAM
MEDICINE INFO
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection, but prior to administration, sees that the medication has expire
PRIVACY CONCERN
A set of EKG strips with a patient’s private information is lying on a worktable An employee spots and conceals it before harm occurs
Events that are classified as “near misses” may not routinely be reported because of time restraints and the belief that they are not of value when, in fact, they are opportunities to learn, implement safer practices, and celebrate
All “Good Catches” or “Near Misses” should be reported in QSTATIM ashleys@humboldthospital.org
QSTATIM reminder
Here is a reminder of a few things to report in QSTATIM...
ADMISSIONS
Report in QSTATIM if you have a patient leave AMA (Against Medical Advice)
EMPLOYEE
INJURY
Report in QSTATIM if an employee is injured while working.
MEDICATION
Medication incident (not following the 5 right). Right patient, time, dose, medication, or route.
SERVICE RECOVERY
If you utilized service recovery - make sure to report in QSTATIM..
FALLS
Report in QSTATIM if you witness a patient, visitor, or employee fall.
I.V. TUBES
Report in QSTATIM if IV infiltrates, PICC not flushing properly.
PATIENT INJURY
Report in QSTATIM if a patient/tenant is injured.
Reminder your password in QSTATIM expires 360 days from the last time you have logged in.
QUESTIONS ?
Ashley Steward, Quality Director. ashleys@humboldthospitalorg
COMMUNITY WELLNESS SCREENING
SEPT.26TH | 7-9AM
HCMH Foundation Conference Room (2nd Floor) TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL
515-332-2492
Screening Profile Plus - $40
A blood profile including a complete lipid profile, blood sugar, hemogram, BUN, potassium, total bilirubin, uric acid, AST, calcium, and total protein
Wellness Profile (Lipid Profile & Blood Sugar) - $25
Includes a complete lipid profile and blood sugar
Hemogram - $20
Screen for anemia and infection
PSA - $40
Screen for prostate cancer recommended for men over 50 or those with a family history
TSH - $35
A sensitive test for thyroid functions
Hemoglobin A1C - $25
Screen for Diabetes. Estimation of average blood sugar levels in the preceding 3 months
TB Skin Test - $20
Vitamin D Test - $65
Vitamin D deficiency may lead to a variety of disorders, such as osteoporosis
Blood Type - $20
ABO type - RH type
Body Composition - $15
% body fat, hydration status, predicted muscle mass, BMI
Blood Pressure - No Charge
Dermascan - $15
Skin analysis for sun damage and sun safety
Type 2 Diabetes Risk AssessmentNo Charge
Individuals should be fasting; no solid or liquid foods for 12 hours prior to the screening. Water and medications should be taken in normal amounts. Payments are due at the time of service; insurance will not be billed. Refreshments will be served.
HUMBOLDT COUNTY
PREVENTION COALITION
HUMBOLDT NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VISION: Reduce rates of binge & heavy drinking and the mortality rate due to alcohol amongst adults ages 45 and older.
The Why:
Humboldt County has high rates of alcohol misuse.
Humboldt County consumes more gallons of alcohol per person (3.2) than the State of Iowa (2.6)
Alcohol-related deaths are higher in Humboldt County 13 per 10,000 people) than the State (8 per 10,000 people).
CONTACT US
Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month 9AM-10AM in the Foundation Conference Room at HCMH Ramona Kick, Prevention Specialist ramonak@cfrhelps.org
Kaitlyn Langel, Public Health 515-332-2492 ext. 326
The Humboldt County Prevention Coalition was put together to help our community in reducing the number of alcohol related deaths & misuse.
New Employeespotlight
Jamie Johnston
Mental Health Office Coordinator
Where Did You Grow Up: Thor, Iowa.
Hobbies, talents, special interests? Dancing, crafting, running and watching Hallmark Christmas movies
Best Vacation: A few day in Orange Beach with my husband.
3 Words To Best Describe Me? Positive, Kind, Joyful.
Favorite Quote: “Don’t frown because you never know whose falling in love with your smile.”
Katie Kuker
Dietary Aide
Where Did You Grow Up: Fort Dodge, Iowa.
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? I enjoy watching movies, and eating out with them.
Best Vacation: First time I went to Florida.
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Drawing, reading and writing. If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? College or art supplies.
Cara Nielsen Pharmacist
Where Did You Grow Up: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Watching kid’s sporting events, going to Iowa City for Hawkeye games and lake Okoboji days
Best Vacation: Alaska!
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Running, reading Iowa Hawkeyes.
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Vacation to Europe and an animal shelter charity.
Aileen Lechuga
PTA – Rehab
Where Did You Grow Up: Britt, Iowa. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, taking walks, going to the gym and shopping!
Best Vacation: Cancun, Mexico
3 Words That Best Describe Me: Friendly, Outgoing, Silly
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Shoes and food
Kylie Selk
RN – ER
Where Did You Grow Up: Sac City, Iowa.
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Spending quality time with them as often as possible.
Best Vacation: Mini honeymoon to Omaha, Nebraska.
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Reading and kayaking.
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Books for me, toys for the kids, pickup for the husband
Kenly Clough
RN – ER Days
Where Did You Grow Up: Gowrie, Iowa. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Spending time with my 5 year old daughter.
Best Vacation: Florida (swimming with stingrays)
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Land, to have all my siblings and I build houses on and raise our kids together.
Allie Tendal
ER Tech/EMT
Where Did You Grow Up: Estherville, Iowa
What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Spending quality time at home, racing on Saturday nights with my boyfriend and watching movies.
Best Vacation: Trip to North Carolina.
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Painting, emergency medicine, reading books, giving back to others.
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? My family.
Kyle Jones
Ambulance Driver
Where Did You Grow Up: Strawberry Point, Iowa. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? Hanging out with friends and playing with nieces and nephews.
Best Vacation: Yellowstone National Park
Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Hunting, fishing, and spending time with family
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Buy some land, some sort of investment, and a boat
Rachael Mckeenan
Long Term Care
Where Did You Grow Up: All over Iowa. What Do You Enjoy Doing With Family/Friends? I love going on walks and having picnics at the park.
Best Vacation: When I went to Maine and the Wisconsin Dells. Hobbies/Talents/Special Interests: Refurbishing furniture for our used furniture store.
If You Won The Lottery What Would You Spend Your Money On? Taking my family and moving to Tennessee!
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
We will honor others opinions, even if different than our.
We will think of others first.
We will listen, acknowledge and be considerate.
We are all equal.
COMPASSION
We will show genuine kindness and concern
We will be an advocate for our patients and staff.
We will follow the “Golden Rule”.
We will show empathy, and be considerate. We honor mind body and spirit.
OWNERSHIP
We will be committed, dedicated and loyal
We will have pride, take initiative and have vision.
We will work with passion and purpose.
We will take personal responsibility to do what is right.
INTEGRITY
We will do what is right - even when nobody is watching.
We will tell the truth.
We will have courage to uphold our values.
We are responsible in how we use our resources.
TEAMWORK
We will work hard for our patients and each other.
We will have a winning attitude. We will set differences aside. We will put our patients first. We will work together for common goals.
you are always our
HCMH has been recognized three years in a row by the Des Moines Register as a top workplace.
Check out the list of current openings and join our team here at HCMH!
Current Full Time Positions:
Home Care Aide
RN (Nights) - LTC
Dietary Cook
Current Part-Time Positions:
EMT/ERT/Driver
Occupational Therapist CNA - Day in LTC
www.humboldthospital.org/employee
HCMH Clothing Store (online)
If you are looking for options to purchase HCMH gear outside of Genevieve's Gift Shop - we have two online stores available each with different options. Please note that dress code still applies (hoodies are not allowed to be worn to work).
Go to: www.humboldthospital.org/employee to view the two online store options.
Maintenance Requests
All maintenance requests need to be submitted to your leader. Each leader has access to our new maintenance request program called, “MaintainX” If you notice something like a leaky faucet, broken door, etc please inform your leader so they can submit a request
IT Help
Having trouble with your HCMH computer, printer, keyboard, email access, time clock, CPSI or Wifi?
Send an email to help@wintechnology.com
Are you looking to help out your fellow employees in times of need and hardship? This is an easy way to help out those people in need. The REACH Program has granted over $6,000 in employee aid over the last 5 years, but we cannot do that without your help.
What is REACH and how does it work?
The REACH Program is a financial assistance program sponsored by the HCMH Foundation. The purpose of the REACH Program is to make funds available to HCMH employees in times of unusual need
To make it work, we ask employees to consider a small gift (suggested amount $2/pay period or $52/year) which is placed into a fund, strictly for employee aid
Confidential applications will be accepted from eligible employees (full or part-time employees who have been employed for at least 12 months) who find themselves in unexpected circumstances and in need of financial assistance A committee reviews the applications for appropriateness of need and grants are made based on that information
Criteria for application and approval
Donations are purely voluntary and making, or not making, a contribution does not affect one’s chances of receiving a grant
Requests to the REACH Program may be submitted as the situation or need warrants Maximum allowable award is $500 with a lifetime cap at $5,000
Criteria considered in evaluating includes:
Unexpected occurrence or specific situation that significantly impacts the personal life of the employee, as well as seriously affecting the ability of the employee to work effectively
Health problems, which result in a depletion of personal PTO and excessive medical bills
Loss of family income
An occurrence that could have been anticipated or avoided by good advance planning or appropriate money management.
Frequency of application.
How are funds distributed?
The HCMH Foundation will make payments directly to the appropriate provider of service, not to the applicant
For example, if help was needed by paying the utility bill the Foundation would write a check directly to the utility company.
How can I contribute?
Contributions can be made in a number of ways:
A one-time check or cash
$2 (suggested) per pay period payroll deduction
One-time payroll deduction gift
Questions - reach out to
This program is funded by employee donations and its intended use is for employees who find themselves in an emergency situation that could not have been anticipated or avoided by good advance planning or appropriate monetary planning.
I wish to participate by contributing:
$ through payroll deduction (ONE-TIME)
$ per pay period for one year (suggested $2/pay period)
$ one-time check or cash Make checks payable to: HCMH Foundation
Please complete the information below:
Name:
Employee #:
Dept. Name:
Date:
Thank you!
Please return form to the HR Office/Mailbox
Questions? Contact Director of Community Development at 515-332-7626.
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BLS 9:30AM-Foundation ConferenceRoom
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS SCREENING
Call 515-332-2492 to make an appointment for your Fall Community Wellness Screening, it will be taking place on Thursday, September 26th from 7-9AM in the Foundation Conference room.
BLS Renewal Class
Friday, September 13th @ 9:30am Wednesday, September 25th @ 2:00pm (Must sign up in the mailroom)
Community Wellness Screening 6AM-Foundation ConferenceRoom
COMBATIVE PATIENT TRAINING
TACKLING THE ISSUE IS ESSENTIAL
The best way to manage combative behavior is to prevent it, which is why AssuredPartners offers a holistic approach aimed at assisting healthcare workers in decreasing combative and aggressive behaviors Our service includes:
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There are a number of common health conditions that are associated with increased risk of aggression, including:
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Recent trends in workplace violence from combative patients have sparked an increase in workplace injuries for both patients and employers Today’s the day to contact us about our new combative patient training service
Elizabeth Kain, Loss Control Consultant
515-237-0126 / elizabeth kain@assuredpartners com
11:45AM-1:30PM | CAFETERIA
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For The Month
“Kenzie is always so helpful and understandin She is the best! :)”
“The Cardiac girls are great people”
“Very great care Bri in radiology was very professional
“This is the first time I have ever done something like this that I have actually WANTED to come every single time The information you (Amanda T) provided was great small changes that add up to make a big difference Each week was different information that built on what we talked about the previous class I appreciate knowing I can reach out to you and I know you’ll get back to me”
"I would like to give a special thank you to Heather in the dietary department who went above and beyond by making dinner for our father while setting with my mother who was admitted at 6:30pm. She was very kind and considerate and shoed so much empathy that was needed that very moment. Thank you Heather you are awesome."
"Mandy was so nice"
"Alison did a great job on the radio this morning."
“I'm so grateful to Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and Emily Anderson!”
“Was so happy to see Emily again She has made a tremendous difference in my mental health Front desk very kind And then seeing Shay Gonder made the day complete”
“The entire staff was great Kaylie was so very caring and kind She made sure I was going to have all the help I needed at home after I left the ER”
“I was very happy with the care we received from start to finish. Dr. Lewis was kind, compassionate and informative. Ann, Nicole, and Savanah worked well together and kept us informed. Connie from lab and Angie from Radiology were fast, friendly and comforting.”
“Dr Lewis, Stacey Clarken and the ER nursing staff went above and beyond to make sure any questions I had were answered and that I was comfortable during my visit to the ER. They were very caring and compassionate!”
“The woman who primarily attends the front desk (Diana) is WONDERFUL. We so appreciate her. Connie in the Lab is always so friendly. Dr. Paul is compassionate. And our home health care nurse Ashley should get a Gold Medal for her accurate diagnosis and action”
“Angie was so kind, friendly & competent! She did a great job!?”
“Tammy is amazing at her job 10/10 and highly recommend!”
“The team between Amanda Thul and the registration are seriously amazing. “
“I cannot say enough about how wonderful all these people treated my little grandson and our family. They all Went Above and beyond to provided the care, support and therapy he needed to recover from his injury! I Would Definitely recommend this facility to anyone. A special thanks to Tanya and John (OT) for going above and beyond! God Bless All of You!!”
“Jac and Jaca were very good and understood my concerns . I couldn't have asked for better therapy.”
“Alanna's Jacobson goes above and beyond to help you feel better! She is the best I have ever had that has worked on me, Jon would be 2nd in line. Humboldt has a great PT Department, please appreciate them! I know I do!!”
“Teresa, my therapist, is very caring, knowledgeable and professional She is an asset to HCMH”
“I either have Brian or Taylor who are both very professional and excellent in their job. Nicole Boyle is an asset for my health journey. Thank you for such clear, targeted assistance with consideration for the whole human. Lovely experiences this far.”
“Dr Croo and Todd were very personable and answered all my questions. Lilly was very friendly and courteous.”
“Lindsey is great. Explains everything thoroughly.”
“Nurse Josh was so caring and enjoyed him.”
“I just wanted to say how proud of our ER dept I am! My husband had to go to the ER yesterday for an accident We were promptly taken care of and given such awesome care! From Savannah putting in the IV with great ease; Hannah getting the blood(who even stayed extra as I had to leave early to take care of Hubby!); Mike taking the intake in; Liz in Radiology knowing to take great care as he has rods and screws in his back as well most his back fused, and 2 hip replacements; Erin the Nurse Practitioner; and even Alan jumping to administer pain relief...every treated us with the utmost respect, compassion and listened as if we were their only patient(they were busier than ever at the time!) Being an employee here it is great to see that level of care not only given to us, but everyone that comes through our ER. They showed what makes this Hospital stand out from all the rest!!”
“I wanted to tell you about Di at the front desk. She was helping a patient who commented that her infusion treatments for cancer used to cost her nothing but now she is having to pay for them. Di encouraged her to visit with me, (Jan) and we were able to straighten her insurance out so she can keep getting her cancer treatments and not have to rack up bills she'll never be able to re-pay Thank you Di!”
“Angie was very friendly, informative, was not in a hurry She explained everything thoroughly She was great!”
“Dr. Adams came into my room shortly after I returned after the procedure and was very concise about what was found, what his concerns were, and what my care plan should be moving forward. I have been one of his patients for more than 20 years and I find him to be a direct communicator which I greatly appreciate.”
“I was very impressed with the ER Dept! Dr. Mack and his nurse treated me with the upmost respect, answered all my questions and even made me laugh which made me feel right at home. Even the EMT guy, Mike that was really busy popped his head in the waiting room and asked if I was doing ok! Awesome team!”
“It took 2 1/2 hours to get results of my CT scan after a nurse called to see why so long ( we were told 1 hour) We were in ER from 9:30am to 4 pm Dr Abendroth, Sheanelle Kylie & Liz made the long time as comfortable as possible All were very helpful & kind!”
“Angie was very nice and gentle with the procedure”
“Jon is very professional yet kind and caring!”
“Everyone in the office seems to be happy and are always helpful!”
“Great appt every time I go. Caitlyn is always welcoming , Hannah is super nice & Nicole is amazing. Just love having my check up. They are all great!”
“Wonderful, as always. Jessi has helped me so much by her careful listening, thoughtful questions, and overall care and concern for my well-being. Her support has been invaluable and she has really helped me feel better about myself.”
“Jen DeWinter is great, always helpful and pleasant”
“Courtney was extremely professional but also very friendly and she did an excellent job of explaining the pulmonary testing in a very clear and patient manner!”
“I just wanted to say how proud of the ER dept I am! My wife insisted me to go to the ER yesterday for an accident I had trying to set my new scope for my shotgun which bit me in the forehead. We were promptly taken care of and given such awesome care! From Savannah putting in the IV; Hannah getting the blood; Mike who assisted me doing the intake; Liz in Radiology who took great care of me; Erin the Nurse Practitioner with her kind personality; and Alan jumping to administer pain relief. The whole staff really treated us with the utmost respect, compassion and listened. They showed what makes this Hospital stand out & I am so Grateful to all of you.”
“Morgan and her staff are all great to work with!”
“Emily is the best!”
“Morgan is the best”
“Stacy was very friendly & quickly put my nerves at ease making the CT process pretty much painless which was great!”
“I think HCMH is very fortunate to have Dr. Worthington in the ER. He is kind, considerate, professional, and knowledgeable. His nurse was very thoughtful and considerate and an asset to HCMH.”
“Brian and Taylor are excellent.”
“Morgan was very thorough in explaining my medical needs. She ordered a c-ray to determine my current status. I appreciate that up-date. When I asked that a CD be mage of the images, I was given a copy.”
“My care was excellent, much better than when I was in (other hospitals)! Very impressed with all the caring nurses and doctors and even housekeepers Rose was super helpful Katie was awesome!! Took the time to explain everything and was very pleasant!” “Jen was excellent to talk to and provided answers to all my questions I appreciate her knowledge”
“I was so very impressed, I came to the ER at 12:17am and was greeted in the most friendly manner and was escorted to a room where my vitals were taken and before I knew it the Nurse Practitioner (Erin) was in to see me and prescribed some meds and I was on my way by 12:43 am. I was able to leave happy and with peace of mind. I have told many people about my superb experience and will continue to do so!! Fantastic Job!”
“Jennifer at registration was very outgoing.”
“This was my first infusion. Whitney and Cathy were very nice and funny. :) made my experience all the better with their cheerful personalities. “
“Very nice from check in to the tech taking my mammogram pictures Tammy always makes me feel comfortable in an uncomfortable situation Very thankful for people like her”
“Brianna was great!”
“I want to write you a note to thank everyone at the hospital for the great care my husband had. His nurse, Rose and Josh, the therapy, they were all great. The kitchen, Elizabeth, she went out of her way to made sure the food was great and he did appreciate it. You have a great hospital and he got wonderful care!”
Teammate of the Month
WE UPGRADED
The “Teammate Of The Month” parking spot formerly known as the “KSB Spot”
Our new Teammate of the Month Parking spot formerly known as the “KSB spot” is now located to the east of Public Health.
This is more centrally located on our campus for all departments to enjoy!
Teammate Of The Moment
Abi Theisen
Alison Angstrom
Anne MaGruder
Ashley Steward
Aubrie Brady-Rundall
Diana Thompson
Heather MacLeod
Jacque Myhre
Joey Nino*
Karla Rasmussen
Karley Gascho
Mercedes Thompson
Payton Fevold
Savanah Sanders*
Sheri Hotovec *
Stacy Willard
Tanner Anderson
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Rebecca Dunphy, 1 Year
Teresa Beisell, 1 Year
Caitlyn Holm, 2 Years
Lori Habben, 2 Years
Christen Sewell, 2 Years
Mackenzie Worthington, 2 Years
Abigail Theisen, 3 Years
Cindy Rawdon, 3 Years
Xavier Nichols, 3 Years
Chad Theesfeld, 3 Years
John Canavan, 4 Years
Kyrsten Chapman, 4 Years
Jordan Erie, 4 Years
Stephanie Sisson, 5 Years
Jane Nielsen, 6 Years
Jill Schiltz, 7 Years
Mandy Olsen, 9 Years
Andrew Newell, 9 Years
Gabriel Ratzlaff, 10 Years
Nancy Huddleson, 15 Years
Tracy Sharf, 15 Years
Kassie Wyatt, 16 Years
Jon Hosford, 16 Years
Courtney Palmer, 18 Years
Rosemary Baker, 19 Years
April Knight, 25 Years
Teammate Of The Moment
TOM Cards
What are TOM (Teammate Of The Moment) cards?
This is a recognition and reward program designed for employees to give praise when another employee goes above and beyond our Key Service Behaviors and Values. Please make sure to fill it out with the specific occurrence you noticed.
Example: “I observed you yesterday walking a patient to their car in the rain with an umbrella”.
Fill out when you observe an employee going above the standards set with our Key Service Behaviors and Values
DO give specific examples – no generalized statements please DO fill out completely: including first and last name and department.
DO NOT take advantage of this tool - it’s specifically created to give people recognition for going ABOVE and BEYOND their daily duties.
Once filled out, place in our recognition boxes, Alison Angstrom’s mailbox, or slide under her office door.
Thank you for your commitment to providing exceptional care ALWAYS
Hannah Peed
Recently, our EMS staff had been called to the scene as well as the back up crew, and a call came in for more assistance. Hannah, without hesitation said "do you need me to go with you?" Knowing the severity of the call and our crew already stretched, she stepped far beyond anything ever expected of her to do what was right for our staff, facility, but the very most important thing, the patients involved
She had never responded to an ambulance call and I can assure you, this was nothing she has ever done before. We discussed quickly the possibilities of patient care, the ways she can and should expect to be utilized, and the way that operations of this kind of scene typically work. She still didn’t back down She responded with, “tell me how I can help."
Her acts on this day went far above and beyond the original goal and even through the tragedy and loss, I’d say her acts were of heroism
The very beginning of our Promise statement reads, “You are ALWAYS our priority; the center of our hearts, minds, and actions.” Hannah Peed displayed the true definition of every single word in that sentence by stepping up to a critical challenge to help the patients that were in the center of her heart, mind, and clearly her actions.
Congratulations Hannah on becoming a Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Hero!
September 1st: Pot Roast/Smothered Chicken
September 2nd: Brats/Hamburgers
September 3rd: Big Mac Salad/Chicken Sandwich
September 4th: Grinder Flatbreads/Baked Fish
September 5th: Meatloaf/Chicken Kiev
September 6th: BBQ Pork Bahn Mi/Pork Chop and Mushroom Sauce
September 7th: Breaded Cod/Cornflake Chicken
September 8th: Ham Balls/Beef Stroganoff
Septmeber 9th: Nashville Hot Chicken Power Bowls/Beef and Broccoli
September 10th: BLT Brisket Tacos/Caprese Chicken
September 11th: Baked Potato Bar
September 12th: Sun Dried Tomato Pasta/Herbed Pork Loin
September 13th: Chicken Cordon Bleu/Cooks Choice
September 14th: BBQ Beef/Chicken Thigh
September 15th: Vegetable Lasagna/Pork Tenderloin
September 16th: Pesto Tuna Melt/Chicken Fried Steak
September 17th: Breaded Chicken Thigh/
September 18th: Saucy Fish/Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
September 19th: Chicken Fried Rice/Beef Brisket
September 20th: Swiss Steak/Bacon Torellini Alfredo
Septmeber 21st: Pork Ribs/Chicken Drumsticks
September 22nd: Pesto Turkey/Baked Cod
September 23rd: Cottage Cheese Toast/BBQ Pork Chop
September 24th: Chicken Strips/Macaroni and Cheese
September 25th: Pickle Wrap Grilled Cheese/Salmon
September 26th: Garlic Shrimp/Pulled Pork
Septmeber 27th: Taco Bar
September 28th: Honey Chicken Thigh/Baked Fish with Dill Sauce
September 29th: Pot Roast/Smothered Chicken
September 30th: Teriyaki Chicken/Sushi Bowls
S E P T E M B E R M E N U C H E C K O U T T H E M E N U F O R T H I S M O N T H