New MRI Replacement Project Underway

Two-Month Install Expected

The MRI replacement project began on March 27 and is expected to last two months. The de-installation of the existing MRI concluded last week, and construction on the building is anticipated for approximately 15 days, beginning the first week in April.

Delivery and pre-install work will continue through April 24, and the actual installation and calibration of the new MRI will begin on April 25.

“We will then have clinical evaluations and physicist testing, with everything concluding around May 30. We expect the new MRI to be fully operational, following training, on June 5,” said Wyatt Brieser, Director of Ancillary Services. “The new MRI will allow for shorter time in the tube, the actual imaging time will be less, the imaging will be sharper and clearer for our doctors to read, and in general, the new MRI will provide an even better service for our patients than ever before.”

The replacing of the existing MRI includes tearing down the existing equipment to the base core 1.5T magnet. Once the MRI is again fully operational, the existing 1.5T magnet coupled with enhanced software produces images that rival the detail of a 3T magnet.

“Once we have all the new software and new equipment installed, the existing 1.5T magnet will allow for faster MRIs and better imaging in general, and because we didn’t change out the magnet, we saved about a half-million dollars,” said Barb Vipond, MRI Technologist. “With this new software, we will be able to add a few exams that we were not capable of doing with the old system.”

As part of the project, employees will need to note possible parking lot closures, but the general public and ambulance service will not be affected. As situations arise and if there were cause to close off Center Street in the area of the MRI, all employees would receive advance notice.

Deadlines for Auxiliary Health

Career Scholarships Announced

Applications are now being sought for several Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary Health Career Scholarships.The Auxiliary provides health career scholarships to students seeking training in a health career field at an accredited school.

Auxiliary Health Career Scholarships Deadline: May 1st

Glenn & Betty DeSmith Health Career Scholarship Deadline: June 1st

Medical Staff Scholarship Deadline: April 30th

Click to Receive an Application & to Learn More

The Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting and Award Recognition, with the theme “Celebrating HHH Blue Ribbon Volunteers,” will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at the First Lutheran Church, 114 E. Main Street, Geneseo. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 9:30 a.m.

Volunteers Being Recognized this Year Include:

5 YEARS

Bonnie Adams

Julie Atwell

Jeanne Carton

Catholene Gaudet

Carol Johnson

Veronica Minnaert

Joline Olson

10 YEARS

Betty Minteer

Judi Nash

Becky Riley

Janet Verplaetse

15 YEARS

Shirley Clark

Vivian Downing

Marcia Fleming

Sharon Frank

Anita Maki

Norma Meier

Connie Paris

Barbara Schroeder

Linda Storm

Nancy Stover

Elizabeth Wyffels

20 YEARS

Richard Mattan

Mary Miller

Robert Palaski

25 YEARS

Cheryl Chamberlain

Linda Roman

30 YEARS

Mary Anne Peterson

Mandatory Safety Fair in April

The entire Hammond-Henry Hospital staff is invited to “come one, come all” to our mandatory carnival-themed Safety Fair, slated for April 4 and 6 and again on April 24 and 26, just outside the conference rooms on the first floor of the hospital.

APRIL 4th

For non-clinical

employees only

12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

APRIL 26th

For both clinical &

non-clinical employees

12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

APRIL 6th & 24th

For both clinical and

non-clinical employees

7 a.m. – 11 a.m.

“We have a myriad of carnival games, prizes, a fortune teller, photo booth, duck pond, bean bag toss, and even, cotton candy, popcorn, and Plinko to make this event as fun for everyone as possible,” said Tracy Johnson, MSN, RN, CDP, Clinical Educator. “But the crux of why we conduct a safety fair each year is to establish a culture of safety at our hospital, which is important to preventing or reducing errors, improving the overall quality of healthcare received by patients, and keeping staff physically and mentally safe.”

Among the stations presented to non-clinical employees are:

Fire Extinguisher Use
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Safety Codes/SDS
Variance Reporting
Active Shooter
Language Assistance/Ethics/Advance Directives
Health Data Sheets
Handwashing Demo
N95 Fit Testing
Isolation Precautions

Among the stations presented to clinical employees only are:

Restraints
Hospice
Gift of Hope
EMTALA/AMA
Point of Care Lab
Lift Equipment
Cauti/Clabsi

Participants are asked to visit the appropriate stations and have the presenter initial each completed segment. Completed and signed forms are to be placed in the collection box at the sign-out station. As part of the education series, all non-clinical and clinical employees must complete the “Care of the Suicidal Patient” segment in Health Stream by June 1.

Online Registration Directions

Specifically, the Spring Offseason Speed Summits are assigned a number through the GeneseoParkDistrict.org website. The high school summit is 44140-11, and middle school summit option is 44140-12. To sign up, visit GeneseoParkDistrict.org and click on Register Online in the upper right corner. If you are a member of the GPD, log in using your username and password. If you are a member but have not used the Online Registration System before, you will need to click on Forgot Your Username or Password link. Enter the primary email address on your account and click submit. An email will be sent to that address, giving you a link to reset your password.

If you are not a GFD member and have not used the Online Registration System before, you will need to click on the Need an Account link. Enter the required information and then click Save. You are now ready to register. You can find your program or class by either clicking on the Activity Type (Fitness) or click Browse Activities.

Use the Activity Search Criteria to filter results to help find your program and the correct number. Click on the plus sign next to the program or class you want. A pop-up will appear at the bottom of the page. Click Add to Cart. All participants within the household will appear. Select the program or class you want for each participant. For multiple registrations, find all your classes, click the plus sign, then click Add to Cart.

Scroll down to confirm you have read and understand the registration waiver by checking the box. Click continue. Repeat this step for each registration. Review the items in your cart and proceed to check-out. Review the summary of charges and select a payment method. Click continue to process using a credit card. Enter your credit card information and click Submit Payment to complete your registration. For any difficulties with registration, please call 309.944.5695.

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