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The Beat: December 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Each employee is an important part of CentraCare"
• Family photography program launched in NICU
• Pediatric walk-in care to open Jan. 11
• Reaching patients with limited English proficiency
• CentraCare physician serves as primary care consultant
• Tree of Hope event scheduled
• See Yourself in a Whole New Light
• Home kidney program receives award
• 2009 Memory Walk raises more than $56,000
• Koosmann joins CentraCare

Patient Care News: December 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Letter to Staff

Christmas/New Year’s Cut/Call Sign-up

Pre-Procedure Checklist

NDNQI Database

Schedule Reminders

Snowstorm/Weather Related Absences

Heart Failure Core Measures

EduTrack

Pregnancy After Loss: Article Review

Descriptive Study: Laboring Moms

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: December 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to our new provider
• Welcome to these new employees
• Recognition for years of service
• Jolkovsky to lead new Palliative Care Service
• CentraCare Clinic - Melrose open house planned
• Employee of the quarter winners
• Mandatory online education or employees
• Kudos to . . .
• Pediatric Walk-in Care opens Jan. 11
• Year-end reminders
• Condolences to . . .
• Congratulations to . . .
• Reaching patients with limited English proficiency

The Beat: November 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Individuals’ daily actions can help control costs"
• Golf tournament raises more than $150,000
• SBSC receives Quality Improvement Award
• Dermatology department part of television documentary
• New cardiologist based in Willmar
• Clinic Open House planned in Melrose for Dec. 13
• Celebrate Festival of Lights at St. Cloud Hospital
• Home Care receives top honor
• Hospital receives award for organ donation
• Donate a book to St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News: November 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

SBAR

Ticket to Ride

Fall Risk Assessment

Thanksgiving Cut/Call Requests

Upcoming Developmental Programs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: November 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to these new providers
• MyChart expanding to pediatric patients
• Mandatory online education for all employees
• Welcome to these new employees
• Recognition for years of service
• Condolences to . . .
• Clinic services featured in the Spotlight on Health
• Rieke presents to St.Cloud Hospital MedicalStaff
• Sleep issues with Multiple Sclerosis
• New cardiologist based in Willmar
• Clinic Open House planned in Melrose
• Sharing with the community
• Remember the golden rule
• Other flu vaccination updates
• Flu season cancelations
• Dance benefits clinic in Africa
• Dermatology Department partof TLCdocumentary
• Tournament raises $150,000 for pediatric cancer
• Pharmacies awarded Medicare certification

The Beat: October 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Your work helps CentraCare weather the recession"
• CentraCare pharmacies awarded certification
• Corene Kain receives Volunteer of the Year award
• Operating Room open house
• Kids & Parents Expo
• Gratitude and Your Health
• Ice Fishing Seminar
• Perinatology Clinic expands hours of service
• Extended clinic hours in St. Joseph
• Flu vaccination message
• Health literacy - What is it?
• Sleep issues with Multiple Sclerosis
• Stroke & blood vessel screenings

Patient Care News: October 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Palliative Care Consultation Notification

Physical Findings CEG

Adverse Health Events Update

Exploratory Study: Pain Assessment

Notary Service for Patients

Upcoming Developmental Programs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: October 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to our new providers
• Extended clinic hours in St. Joseph
• Clinic involved in LEAN improvement project
• Welcome to these new employees
• Welcome to our new Quality Improvement leader
• Recognition for years of service
• Kudos to . . .
• Congratulations to . . .
• Flu vaccination message for health care workers
• 2009 United Way Campaign runs Oct. 19 – Nov. 6
• Concert celebrates 20 years of Jacob’s Hope
• Condolences to:
• Our sincere apologies
• Food Allergy Basics
• #1 Best Place to Work in Minnesota
• Spirit Girls’ Night Out
• SCH Operating Room Open House
• Gratitude and Your Health
• CLIMB program offered at …

The Beat: September 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Here’s more evidence that this is a great place to work"
• Simply Glamorous!
• Melrose nurse wins award
• Celebrating 10 years of exceptional living
• Long Prairie Health Fair
• Rehabilitation unit receives accreditation
• Pulmonary rehab program receives certification
• Scrubs donations help support premature babies
• Women’s Showcase
• Surviving with Style tickets on sale
• Health literacy - What is it? What can we do about it?
• Stephen Ministry training session offered

Patient Care News: September 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Nsg Research Committee Book Review

Vacation Planners for 2010-2011

Upcoming Education/Professional Programs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: September 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to these new providers
• Welcome to these new employees
• Recognition for years of service
• Patient Satisfaction is important focus for all
• Condolences to:
• Payroll Changes
• Diabetes improvement effort sees results
• Health Literacy - What is it! What can we do about it?
• Congratulations to
• Reaching out to the Community

The Beat: August 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "CentraCare ranks among state’s ‘Best Places to Work’ "
• ICU receives Beacon Award
• Critical care program celebrates five years
• Businesses may not advertise in CentraCare lobbies
• CentraCare Clinic news
• Recovery Plus celebrates 38 years of service
• SBSC receives recognition for quality improvement
• Long Prairie becomes level IV trauma hospital
• Marketing, Communications receive awards
• Inpatient dialysis receives Patriot Award

Patient Care News: August 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Free Water Protocol

Patience for Patients

Labor Day Cut/Call

Ostomy Supply Orders

Upcoming Education

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: August 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to our new providers
• Employees of the Quarter recognized
• Welcome to these new employees
• Kudos to…
• Recognition for years of service
• Mark your calendar for Loop the Plaza
• Free colon cancer screening project a success
• Marketing and Communications receive awards
• Critical Care program celebrates five years Aug. 23
• Mini-Law School for Caregivers
• Expo for Seniors
• Navigating the Lunch Line
• Telemedicine provides real-time communication
• Tough health care decisions seminars offered

The Beat: July 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Hospital expansion has potential to benefit all"
• St. Cloud Hospital receives awards
• Diabetes management for seniors
• Win lunch with Tony-O
• Heart Center physician honored as Health Care Hero
• Psychologist receives national recognition
• Heart Center begins pacemaker outreach clinic
• CentraCare pharmacies offer lower co-pays
• Pladson receives honorary doctorate
• Cardiac surgery program receives top rating
• Orthopedic services expands in Melrose
• Be prepared in times of emergency

Patient Care News: July 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Needle Safety

On-Call and HTO

Renal Standing Orders

Do Not Use Abbreviations

Death Checklist Update

Potential Scrub Purchasing Options

Upcoming Education

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: July 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to our new providers
• Condolences to . . .
• Heart Center physician honored
• Congratulations to…
• Cardiac surgery program receives top rating
• Recognition for years of service
• Welcome to these new employees
• Kudos to...
• Epic scheduling, billing and registration system
• Don’t miss the scrub swap!
• Women & Family Resource Center available
• Melanoma Monday update
• Do you have questions about health insurance?
• Be prepared in times of emergency
• New Baby Day Camp offered for siblings
• Supporting children in the health care setting
• Lung cancer support group available

Patient Care News: June 2008, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

2009 Nurses Week Poster Winners

Palliative Care Program

Upcoming Ed/Professional Programs

Cold Sores/Fever Blisters

Delirium

Research Study: Hourly Rounding

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: June 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Becker, Melrose receive annual Quality Award
• Kudos to…
• Condolences to…
• Congratulations to . . .
• BLEND Night with the River Bats!
• Recognition for years of service
• CentraCare Clinic awards 10 scholarships
• Fidelity Universal Web workshops planned
• Walk to Wellness update
• CertifiCheck reimbursement
• KRONOS updates available online
• St.Joseph clinic open house draws a crowd
• EAP Plus program available 24/7
• Affirmative Action purpose statement: May 2009
• Employee Campaign raises $2.3 million
• Do you have coronary heart disease?
• Gorecki Guest House open house

The Beat: May 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Thank you for great teamwork on H1N1 response"
• St. Cloud Hospital receives four awards
• CentraCare Clinic news
• Terry Pladson, MD, receives award
• Long Prairie golf tournament
• Employee Campaign exceeds goal, raises $2.38 million
• Spring Fling changes venue
• BLEND events
• Gorecki Guest House open house June 10
• A benefit for Clara’s House

Patient Care News: May 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

2009 Nurses Week

Picking up 2 Units of Blood

Memorial Day Cut/Call

Student Data Changes

Research Study: Workplace Incivility

Upcoming Ed/Professional Programs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: May 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Make your voice heard!
• CentraCare team raises $7,000 for March of Dimes
• Increasing skin cancer awareness
• Calling all bike riders!
• Condolences to . . .
• Congratulations to Oncologist Nicholas Reuter, MD
• Kudos to . .
• Program encourages literacy in children
• Recognition for Years of Service
• Welcome to these new employees
• Reminder to employees:
• Clinic employees provide gift to newborns
• New payroll tax withholding tables
• Employee Campaign concludes!
• Clinic hours set for July 4th holiday
• Sharing our MN Community Measurement success
• Flexible Spending Accounts – pay stub explanation

The Beat: April 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "An award for one is an honor for all of us"
• New VP for Heart Center
• Nicholas Reuter, MD, receives Caduceus Award
• CentraCare Clinic news
• Alumni scholarship offered
• CentraCare signs statement of support
• CentraCare Laboratory receives award
• Annual Spring Fling
• Women’s Health 101 draws a crowd
• Your gift makes the difference
• Physician receives excellence award
• Clinics join cultural understanding project
• Hospitals wins state awards

Patient Care News: April 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

National Donate Life Month

Health Science Library

OWA Scheduling Requests

Research Study: Clinical Nurse Specialist

Students: Phone/Schedule information for Summer

Upcoming Ed/Professional Programs

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: April 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to these new providers
• Welcome to these new employees
• Cardiologist appointed to Vice Presidency
• Recognition for Years of Service
• Condolences to . . .
• Fran Martini celebrates 50 years of service
• Kudos to . . .
• Thank a doctor
• CentraCare Clinic scores show improvement
• CentraCare Clinic – St. Joseph in new location
• Congratulations to….
• Join the team and support the cause
• Women’s Health 101 draws a crowd
• Caring for Generations campaign runs April 1-30
• St. Cloud Hospital is in the 100 Top Hospitals
• BLEND Kids Expo at the Earth Day Festival
• Do you have coronary heart disease?
• Patient feedback …

The Beat: March 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "We are ‘Caring for Generations’ "
• Foundation receives $1-million contribution
• CentraCare sponsors walks
• Southern gospel band concert
• Alumni scholarship offered
• Women’s Health 101
• Activities for all ages
• Melrose Area Hospital lab passes state inspection
• Clinic to move to new location
• We want your feedback!

Patient Care News: March 2009, St. Cloud Hospital

Patient Care News

Magnet Redesignation

National Certified Nurses Day

Easter Cut/Call Sign-up

Supervisors Phone

Upcoming Ed/Professional Programs

Research Article Review: Working Long Hours

Clinical Ladder

Prescribed Reading: March 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Welcome to our new providers
• Women’s Health 101 - Take a day for yourself!
• CentraCare Clinic - St. Joseph to move to new facility, open house planned for May 21
• System wide diabetes collaborative begins
• Four CentraCare providers become certified tobacco treatment specialists for QUITPLAN
• Women & Children, Mid-Minnesota clinics join cultural understanding project
• Clinic now offers electronic prescriptions
• Congratulations to . .
• Condolences to …
• Recognition for years of service
• Mantoux testing policy change
• March of Dimes March for Babies is April 25
• Feed Our Families
• St. Cloud Arthritis Walk 2009
• Central Minnesota Heart Walk
• Drive-thru colon cancer screening …

The Beat: Febuary 2009, Centracare Health

The Beat

• "Ensuring safety, one patient at a time"
• St. Cloud Hospital achieves Magnet re-designation!
• Patient Transfer Line
• Archbishop blesses Monticello chapel
• St. Cloud Hospital history posted on CentraNet
• Heart Center cardiologists provide care in Brainerd
• Order your own lab tests
• Dr. Kulus receives excellence award
• Long Prairie welcomes new administrator
• Drive-thru colon cancer screening
• Clinic participated in national Hib screening