Know before you go
It's vacation season! If you are planning out-of-state travel, be sure to read this.
As reported in
last week's edition
of the E-Connection, The Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated
travel-related quarantine guidelines
on June 17. Alabama, Arizona, and Arkansas were added to the list of states that require a 14-day quarantine when travelers return.
As COVID-19 infection rates change in other states, this list may change. When you travel out of state, you do so at your own risk.
A state may not be on the quarantine list when you leave, but it may be on the list when you return; KDHE will update the list again on July 1.
Vacation travel is not covered by the CHCS Emergency Administrative Leave for COVID-19 policy
, which reads as follows:
Due to the constantly changing travel related quarantine guidelines, associates are advised that personal travel is their own risk. If an associate travels to a state that did not have travel related quarantine guidelines at the time they left, but the state is later added to the list by Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the associate is required to quarantine for 14 days upon their return to Kansas, they will not be approved for Emergency Administrative Leave for COVID-19. Exceptions may be made if associates have to travel due to things such as funerals and doctor appointments.
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Disposable masks now available for all associates
Our Coffee Shop baristas offer a big THANK YOU to administration for the new Level 1 masks.
The Level 1 masks are lighter, and for those who wear masks all day, they are much more comfortable. (Barista Lavon Sanford is pictured here wearing one of the new masks.)
Disposable surgical masks are available for patient care staff, and Level 1 masks are available for all other associates.
Here's more information from an addendum to the mask policy.
- Masks should be ordered through Materials Management/Central Supply using the existing supply requisition process. If you are interested in receiving disposable masks, talk to your manager. Managers, contact Central Supply if you are unsure of the ordering process.
- Associates in patient care will be provided a mask at the beginning of each shift. Associates who occasionally come into contact with patients, residents, or the public will be issued two masks each week and may use a Level 1 mask more than one day.
- Masks used more than one day should remain at the associate's work station. Associates should wear cloth masks to and from work.
- Fabric masks remain acceptable for associates not in patient care.
Thank you to Lana Sauvage, materials manager, for finding a source for 15,000 masks!
Her ordering expertise continues to be an invaluable asset to CHCS.
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St. Marys goodies
St. Marys staff received delicious treats and a note of appreciation
last week from a patient for their care of her and her family as well as their support for her breast cancer fundraising efforts. The note reads, in part,
"Thank you for serving your community, helping those in need, and always being available to help my family with all our needs, physicals, refills, ailments and more! ... Y'all go above and beyond."
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NEKSHCC supports emergency preparedness
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The funds purchased five 800-MHz radios for systemwide use and will expand the Holton Family Health Center generated electrical system.
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Redbud resident Norma Jeanneret celebrated her 99th birthday last week!
Her family brought cake and ice cream, placed balloons outside her room, and sang Happy Birthday on her patio. She was grateful and happy, and we wish her all the best!
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Eastridge resident Pat Engelken celebrated her 101st birthday this week!
Pat was presented with red velvet birthday cake, and residents and staff serenaded her. Note: Pat is RN Elaine Rethman's mother. Elaine works in Onaga Acute.
Happy birthday from all of us at CHCS, Pat!
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Eastridge residents enjoyed a great fish fry on June 19 with fish donated by Nemaha County Sheriff Rich Vernon.
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Congratulations!
Catherine Powell, manager at Redbud Plaza Assisted Living, has been studying to become an Assisted Living Facility Operator.
An Assisted Living Facility Operator supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Operators work to ensure that residents receive the highest level of care.
Catherine received the high score of her class and is now an Operator! Please join me in congratulating her.
—
Lura Flentie
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Voter registration deadlines
WIN A PRIZE:
For a chance to win some delicious (and patriotically packaged) sea salt caramels from the Gift Shop, send an email containing the registration deadline for the GENERAL election in November to
news@chcsks.org
.
Hint: The answer is easily found on the Kansas Secretary of State's website, linked above.
A winner will be randomly selected from the entries at the end of the day Tuesday, June 30. Good luck!
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Here's to our associates with July birthdays! Join us in wishing them all the best as they celebrate.
Chelsea Kufahl, Stephanie Brey, Donna Bragg, Sigrid Howard, Chantel Heinen, Margaret Mawhinney, Michele Thorne, Amanda Ankerholz, Tamera Anwar, Tiffany Ronnebaum, Leann Brown, Mary Heideman, Theresa McMindes, Carol Perry, Jennifer Stephens, Adaya Hedges, Olenna Barnes, Sarah Hancock, Pamela Lacenski, Jordyn Ring, Wendi Alexander, Catherine Peverley, Jeri Wesley, Gayla Schober, Mark Downey, Courtney Huerter, Kelly McCauley, Meghan Deters, Lisa Hostetler, Michelle Lewis, Samantha Watkins, Suzanne Bernritter, Fofoga Daniels, Dominique O'Connor, Nicole Huey, Jessica Swart, Dana Kramer, Hamp McDowell, Nicki Rivers, Mary Budenbender, Deloris Looper, Clarissa Koch, Angie Sauvage, Kathy Teske, Ariel Steinlage.
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Happy trails!
We paused to celebrate
John Fisher's retirement
from his longtime position as Onaga maintenance manager last week. Happy trails, John! Thanks to all who joined in the fun and enjoyed the beautiful cake.
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Community Home Care Equipment has you covered
Our Onaga Community Home Care Equipment shop (formerly known as DME) stocks an array of items that make everyday life better and brighter.
The shop
is restricting public entry and serving patients via curbside service, but associates are always welcome.
Does an athlete at your house have sore muscles? Take a look at Sombra and Biofreeze. Need a fun new badge holder? They are in stock! Need compression socks to keep blood flowing? Find many fun styles! Are you a new mom? Breastfeeding supplies and breast pumps are available.
Associates receive a 20% discount on items from the shop, so be sure to check with CHCE before you purchase medical supplies elsewhere.
Not in Onaga or can't visit during business hours?
Call CHCE at ext. 5018 for help.
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Coffee Shop special
June 29-July 3
Vanilla Latte
- 16 oz., $4
- Hot, iced, or frappe
Cherry limeades
(20 oz., $2.25) are available on Fridays after 11:00 a.m.!
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Note: St. Marys menus are changing frequently because of ordering challenges. We will resume publishing menus when we are able. For now, St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Send items for the E-Connection or for sharing with our broader Facebook audience
to
sarahhancock@chcsks.org
. Please send items by close of business on Tuesdays when possible. Ideas are welcome!
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