2024

April 11, 2024

OUR MISSION:

To Enrich the Health and Lives

of the People We Serve

It’s National Laboratory Professionals Week!

Lab professionals perform diagnostic tests performed on the body’s blood, tissues and other bodily fluids to obtain critical data used to identify diseases, infections and disorders. Data from medical laboratory tests provide critical insights at every stage of care, from screening and diagnosis to treatment and successful health management.

Thanks to our lab staff for helping us provide our patients with high-quality care!

In celebration of Lab Week, staff has planned some fun activities including:

Jellybean jar, (all week)
"C" the difference on Tuesday
And a match game (matching tubes to tests performed) on Wednesday:

Join in on the fun and help them celebrate!

We honor a CHCS nurse twice yearly with the prestigious Daisy Award given for exemplary nursing!

The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died of complications of the autoimmune disease idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. During Barnes’ eight-week hospitalization, his family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided. One of the goals they set in creating a foundation in Pat's memory was to recognize extraordinary nurses who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people through the superhuman work they do every day. In pursuit of this goal, the family created the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The simple award and thank you to nurses have grown into a meaningful recognition program embraced by healthcare organizations around the world.

Irene Gingoyon will be stepping down from the Onaga lab Manager position. She will be moving to Nebraska at the end of April.

Effective May 1, 2024, Danica Bato has been promoted as the Laboratory Manager.

Classroom to Careers

Every two weeks since January 31 various CHCS departments have presented to Justine Sperber's 4th grade class in Onaga as part of the Classroom to Careers program. The program will conclude next Wednesday, and the class will tour the hospital.

A huge thanks to the following departments for presenting to the class these past weeks:

Radiology
Onaga Clinic
Social Services
Occupational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Cardio Pulmonary Services

Below are some pictures of Meranda Schmitz presenting this week!

Shannon Heim recognized Stephen Cabler, St. Marys Rehab department for a WOW moment!

St. Marys Manor had just this week implemented a new precaution in long term care called Enhanced Barrier Precautions. So, basically staff must wear gowns and gloves when working with residents with certain diagnoses or indwelling medical devices. Jake McNally-Knoblauch, St. Marys Manor Director of Nursing, witnessed Stephen seeking out a gown to wear before seeing one of our residents on his list that has these precautions. The policy had just been fully implemented the day prior!

This may not seem like a big deal to some but anyone that's tried implementing new systems knows how nice it is to see staff step up and do the right thing! I would like to do a shout-out to Stephen for exhibiting integrity, accountability and excellence.

Thanks for the great work, Stephen!

Carol Perry, Onaga Clinic Lead Nurse, said she was concerned about the first parking spot outside the associate entrance, noting the cement barricade had moved and the anchoring rebar was exposed. She was afraid a car tire would become impaled if it hit the rebar. Carol initiated a JustDoIt and Maintenance personnel were able to address the issue on the same day.

Thanks to Carol for noticing and reporting this safety concern. For her Great Catch Carol is eligible for a free CHCS t-shirt from the coffee shop.

Upcoming Birthdays

Susan Tanking - Holton Clinic: 4/12

John Bresler- Onaga/Information Technology: 4/12

Nancy Davidson Onaga-Registration Access Services: 4/12

Denise Fritz -Frankfort Clinic: 4/14

Cheryl Holthaus - Onaga-Occupational Therapy :4/14

Lorena Pino- Holton Clinic: 4/14

Elizabeth Helmerichs - Onaga-Nutritional; Services: 4/14

Terry Jordan-Onaga-Acute Nursing:4/15

Cassi Dern -St. Marys Manor: 4/17

Lucia Garcia - St. Marys Manor :4/17

Adam Lindhorst - Physical Therapist - Frankfort/Centralia

Makayla Slocum - RN - Holton Clinic

Britney Fund - Patient Registration Clerk - Holton Clinic

Redbud staff and residents enjoyed the solar eclipse earlier this week!

Safety Reminder

We had 61 participants this year.

Thanks to all who joined in on the fun!

Now for our winners and losers......

Angela White, Holton Clinic, was this year's best Bracketologist! She scored 136 points out of a possible 192. Congratulations!

She's the GOAT!

And in a close 2nd place was Deanne Tanking with 135 points!

And the BIGGEST Loser goes to.......

Donna Krohn!

Better luck next year!

Upcoming Employee Events

Hospital Week is right around the corner and the Spirit Squad has some fun events planned!

CHCS Menus:

Onaga Breakfast: April 15-19

Onaga Lunch: April 15-19

Eastridge: April 15-19

St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.

Coffee Shop Special -

April 15-19

Crunched for Time:

White chocolate & macadamia nut

View the full Coffee Shop Menu

A reminder, effective next Monday, April 15, all drinks and pastries prices are being increased by 25 cents. This includes all sizes and varieties. The meal deal will also increase by the same amount as well as some snacks,

It has been several years since we have increased prices. Due to the rise in our supply costs, we feel we must adjust our prices to help offset our additional expenses.

We appreciate your understanding.

Gift Shop

We have lots of fun new items in the

gift shop including these cute shirts!

Stop by or

shop on-line!

Remember, we can courier items to your location!

This year, we will focus on ways to help you shift habits to eat better, move more, and sleep well. Each week Walk Kansas will offer an informative webinar. Check out the topics and link below!

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Local businesses will have maps available on April 17th.

Final funny

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Upcoming Birthdays

Redbud staff and residents enjoye﻿d the solar eclipse earlier this week!

Safety Reminder

Upcoming Employee Events

Redbud staff and residents enjoyed the solar eclipse earlier this week!