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CHCS Clinics and ancillary services will be closed on Monday, July 4.*
Happy Independence Day!
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* Emergency services are available.
Thanks to all who are on call!
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We know we are different here at CHCS. We are not a typical Critical Access Hospital. The focus of our work is centered on patients, and we care for our friends and neighbors. We treasure innovation and invest in technology. We focus on our employees for the long haul.
These are just a few points made by our new Brand Anthem video. We'll be using the video on our website and in a social media campaign soon! Take a look.
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WorkWell: Finding passion and purpose |
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WorkWell is happy to unveil our second quarterly activity. Thanks to all who participated in the "Bingo" game designed to help us embrace compassion and kindness--both for ourselves and others.
The new activity is designed to help us connect with and live our passion and purpose and allows participants to choose one of two options.
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Join a session to watch a brief video, "Choices that change your life," and engage in a brief discussion (total time: 45 minutes or less). Participate in person or via Zoom. View session times and sign up here.
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Complete 3 of 4 brief activities on your own. Find options in the WorkWell Activity Packet.
After you complete your activity, turn in an attestation to Erin Lacey in the Business Office by email or via interoffice mail. Attestations are due September 9. Prizes are in the works!
Find details by clicking the two buttons below. Questions? Email info@chcsks.org and use WorkWell in the subject line.
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The Fourth of July just wouldn't be the same without fireworks, but fireworks can be dangerous. Take time to review safety tips with your family before you celebrate! The video below from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission provides stark visuals of what people should avoid and why. |
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Delivering the WOW experience (x2!) |
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Jane McClain, Redbud Lead Nurse, relayed the following WOW experience.
"Earlier this week, we had a resident with a medical emergency, and I had already left for the day. Paula Schwartz, CMA, Grace Wegner, CNA, and Lura Flentie worked together calmly to get immediate help for the resident. They were able to keep the resident calm and reassure the resident that EMS was en route. They were able to provide all information for EMS and the receiving hospital. All this happened while they were preparing to serve the evening meal. They did an outstanding job! Thank you to these ladies and all the staff at Redbud for what they do for the residents every day!" Jane said.
Thanks to this team for keeping calm in a crisis and for always ensuring that residents get the care they need, and thanks to Jane for sharing.
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Erin Lacey from the Onaga Business Office took time to share a message from a patient.
"I had the pleasure of speaking to [a patient] who lives in Shawnee, KS, but was recently seen in our ER. He expressed how happy he was with the care he received here and how wonderful our staff is. He said he will never forget the fantastic treatment he received here at CHCS. He wanted me to pass this message along in hopes it would reach those who took care of him. I told him I would be honored to spread his gratitude. He is so sweet," Erin said.
Thanks to those who delivered the WOW experience for this patient, and thanks to Erin for passing this along. Well done, all!
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Do you know of a WOW experience, or have you seen a co-worker deliver the WOW for patients? If so, email it to Sarah Hancock or call extension 5133.
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Redbud Plaza Assisted Living received a beautiful new stone sign this week. The sign was both quarried and made in Kansas. The stone comes from a quarry near Cottonwood Falls and is from the aptly named Cottonwood limestone formation. The stone was carved by Stoneworx in Pottawatomie County. It weighs around 1,000 pounds. |
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THANK YOU to the crew pictured above for representing CHCS at the Havensville Independence Day celebration and parade last weekend. CEO Todd Willert, RN Nancy Willert, and RN Renee Trippel were joined by Renee's grandchildren (Ki in the hat, Zaiden in bright orange, Aurelia in pigtails, and Novalie in the blue top). We hear they did a great job tossing goodies to the crowd!
Please sign up to represent CHCS in your community. We will provide giveaways, a parade sign, parade candy, and other needed items as necessary. Be sure to wear a CHCS T-shirt!
Notes:
- Those who walk in parades can be paid for 1 hour of work.
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If you know of a community event that is missing from the signup, please send it to Sarah Hancock. All community sponsorship requests should also be directed to Sarah.
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Retirement celebrations
Community HomeHealth staff celebrated retiring manager JoAnn Mott last week. Today is JoAnn's last day.
Best wishes in retirement, JoAnn, and thanks for your many years of service and dedication to your patients and to CHCS!
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Onaga Specialty Clinic staff enjoyed celebrating the retirement of Dr. John Devine earlier this week. Dr. Devine has been providing urology services to CHCS patients for more than 25 years, and he is a favorite of area patients and farmers. He will be missed!
(Dr. Devine loved his humorous retirement gift!)
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Important reminders
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Home COVID-19 tests are available at CHCS clinics. Associates who would like some are welcome to visit any location to pick some up for personal use.
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Download the FREE Sunflower Summer app from Google Play or Apple app stores to learn how Kansas students and their guardians (up to two adults) are provided one free visit to each of the participating attractions per year. Attractions include museums, zoos, historic landmarks, and more. Visits must occur May 28 through August 14. Learn more.
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Employee Assistance Program: All CHCS associates are eligible for three confidential counseling sessions per year. Our EAP program is in transition, and we will announce information and details soon.
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July 5-8
Hazelnut Latte
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16 oz., $4
- Hot, cold, or frappe
We are closed Monday, July 4!
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CHCS menu: Onaga and Eastridge |
St. Marys menus are available each morning through the Activities chronicle.
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Happy birthday, Todd!
CEO Todd Willert celebrated a big birthday this week. Onaga associates celebrated with cake and ice cream. Thanks to Lofia Daniels for making the German chocolate cake and to Lorraine Meyer for making white and strawberry cake and organizing the party. Here's to many more!
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Birthday correction
Eastridge resident Norma Jeanneret recently celebrated her 101st birthday. In last week's E-Connection, her last name was spelled incorrectly, and we said her great grandparents immigrated from Germany. Her family was originally from Switzerland and France. Norma was married for 73 years and has six children. She celebrated her big day at Eastridge with several of her children. When asked about the secret to living a long life, she said, "You need to have a few talks with God now and then."
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Did you miss your Connection?
Important information is relayed every week in the E-Connection. If you miss it in your email, an archive is available on our website. Visit the For Associates page, then click E-Connection Archive.
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Send items for the E-Connection or for sharing with our broader social media audience to sarahhancock@chcsks.org. Please send items by close of business on Tuesdays when possible. Ideas are welcome!
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