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Needle in the Newsletter: This week we have hidden a syringe somewhere in the Update. If you find it, email the location to [email protected] and be entered to win a $25 Kroger gift card. The needle will be in a new location every week, so make sure to read the Update to find it for your chance to win. Gift card drawings will be once a month.
Meeting Rooms: Friendly reminder to please reserve a meeting room on the hospital meeting room calendar if you will need a room. If you do not have access to schedule an appointment, please call Ginger Johnson at extension 8207. Please be considerate of others and clean up following your meeting, including reassembling room as previously found.
Donate Scrubs to Homeless Shelter: Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter is in need of second hand scrub uniforms of all sizes. Contact 740-385-5116 or 740-385-7930 if you can donate.
View HVCH Employee Update Online: You can now view our HVCH Weekly Update employee information online. Visit http://www.hvch.org/employee-updates/. You will be informed you must log in to view the content. Click “Log in” and you will be redirected to a login form. Use the following credentials: Username: hvchuser; Password: Hvchemployee2018!! After clicking submit, you will be redirected back to the Employee Updates page where all content on the page will now be visible.
Update Submissions: As a reminder, all items to be included in each week’s Update should be received in Community Relations by noon on Wednesday of that week. Items may be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off in the Community Relations Department.
Zoo Tickets: Discounted zoo tickets are now available. Tickets to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium are $13.00 per Adult and $8.00 for Jr/Sr (2-9 & 60 and over). Payroll deduction is available for hospital employees. Contact Ginger in Administration at ext. 8207 with questions. Order
Employee News in Brief UPCOMING CLASSESProvided by Kandy Fizer, MSN, RN, Director of Education
CPR(Two sessions offered: 8–11 a.m. or 1–4 p.m.)
November 15thJanuary 17thMarch 21stMay 16th
Nonviolent Physical Crisis Intervention (a.k.a. CPI)
New – October 16th (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)Refresher - January 22
(Two sessions offered: 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.)New - February 19th (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Refresher - May 21(Two sessions offered: 8-11 a.m. or 1-4 p.m.)
ACLSRenewal - October 4th
New - October 24th and October 25thRenewal - April 4th
New - April 15th and April 16th
PALSRenewal - November 1st
New - November 13th and November 14thRenewal - July 11th
New - July 23rd and July 24th
Mandatory STNA TrainingNovember 28th 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.November 29th 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
December 3rd (Make-up) 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Preceptor TrainingOnce - March 19th - 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Registration required via HealthStream – “Catalog”
tab.
**Classes are held in the CIC Conference Center.**
EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS
SUNDAY - Melissa McCrady, COTA, Rehab.
THURSDAY - Shaun Crisp, COTA, Rehab.; Brennan Dexter, LPN, Urgent Care; Austine Lanning, R.N., Inpatient
FRIDAY - Pamela Rhoads, Admitting Clerk; Tammy Little, Inpatient Services Director
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Employee Campaign FundraisersTeam #2 “Serves You Right”
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER (1-27)Chieftain Basket Raffle
OSU Basket RaffleFamily Pizza Night “Take & Bake” Raffle
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Payroll deduction available. Tickets are available in
Administration. Drawing to be held September 28. Chieftain Basket includes: $50 Pizza Crossing Gift Certificate, purple insulated tote, wreath, purple
fuzzy socks, 2 Chieftain T-shirts, popcorn, insulated cup, purple gum. OSU Basket includes: Wreath, jacket, rug, tote bag, pot holder, decals, painted OSU tub. Pizza Night includes: Certificate for 3
pizzas from the Cafeteria, breadsticks, soda, chips, movies.
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER (1-30)Antiquities Photo Sales
Purchase a coupon for a 10x13 portrait of your child for $10.00 (one coupon per family). Photos will be taken October 6. A team member will call you to schedule a time. Cash, Check, or Payroll Deduction
(for HVCH employees) is available.
SEPTEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 26Shoe Drive
We invite you to donate your new or gently worn shoes to help us raise funds for our Cafeteria Renovation Project! Shoes must be: Clean, Good & Wearable Condition. Any and all types of shoes are accepted – Boots, athletic shoes, baby shoes,
dress shoes, etc. Bags will be provided to your Department Director and members from Team #2
will collect them.
SEPTEMBER 24Cappuccino Sale
Cappuccino will be sold from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Administration for $1.00 each cup. Flavors are: French Vanilla, English Toffee and Hot Chocolate.
Lynna Hreha, Respiratory Therapy - “Lynna is a great team player! She is always very helpful, friendly, and jumps in to help with anything needed!” - From Dusty Bulloch
Jackie McClain and Karla Good, Inpatient - “They jumped in to help get shifts covered while I was in the ED with critical patients.” - From Angela Schetter
Going the Extra Mile
Halloween CandyDepartment Challenge
HVCH TRICK OR TREAT NIGHTOCTOBER 25 FROM 5:30-7 P.M.
Drop off your donated bags of candy to the Community Relations Office and identify your department on the bags. Candy collected will be used for the HVCH Trick or Treat Night for children and grandchildren of HVCH/HVMG staff. Collection closes on Monday, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. The winning department donating the most candy BY WEIGHT will re-ceive pumpkin donuts at their next department meeting. Call Beth at ext. 8154 for more information.
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It’s that time of year again! Come learn about all the ben-efits offered to you by HVCH and get your wellness activities completed at the Annual Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair!
This year’s fair will be a two-day event held on Thurs-day, October 18th and Friday, October 19th, 2018 from 7:00am to 12:00pm.
Please come over to the CIC Building to complete your biometric screenings, get your flu shot, complete your N95 fit test, and meet with benefits and wellness vendors!
HVCH will continue to offer employees the opportunity to complete their annual wellness activities, including blood pressure and lab tests (for cholesterol, blood sugar/A1C, and nicotine). Fasting is required for the blood tests. You can stop by the fair any time between 7:00am and 12:00pm for the lab draws and urine specimen. If you miss the fair, you can get your labs done at any time before December 1st. There will also be additional flu shot clinics between Octo-ber 1st and December 1st.
Stop by for an opportunity to win fabulous prizes from our generous vendors! And yes, chair massages will be avail-able!
Influenza Vaccination RequirementPer HVCH policy, all employees are required to be vac-
cinated for influenza on an annual basis. Exemptions may be granted based on medical or religious reasons but must be approved by the Infection Control Committee. Please com-
plete the Exemption Request Form and return it to Human Resources.
Beginning on October 1st, influenza vaccines (flu shots) will be available. A flu shot clinic will be held during the Benefits & Wellness Fair. There will be additional flu shot clinics scheduled later in October and November. Please check your hospital email account, read the Weekly Update, and check for fliers around the hospital. If you miss the flu vaccine events, you must make arrangements with Human Resources to receive your flu shot.
All employees are required to be vaccinated by Decem-ber 1st. If you have received your flu shot from another source (i.e., other employer, healthcare provider, clinic, etc.), you must provide that documentation to Human Resources by December 1st.
Annual N95 Fit TestingAll employees who have patient contact are required to
be fit for an N95 respirator. This fit testing occurs upon hire during orientation and annually. The testing is conducted by the Cardiopulmonary/Cardiovascular Department.
We will be offering the annual N95 fit testing during the Annual Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair. Please make sure you stop by the CIC Building during the fair for your fit test.
If you are unable to make the fair, you will be able to receive your fit test by visiting the Cardiopulmonary/Cardio-vascular Department.
Annual Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair Oct. 18-19
Weekly Update SEPT. 21, 2018
Stacey Gabriel, president and CEO of Hocking Valley Community Hospital, presented the 3rd Annual State of the Hospital Address Thursday evening.
This was Gabriel’s first address after succeeding Julie Stuck as CEO in June.
“I am honored to be standing in front of you all tonight representing the many great men and women working for this wonderful organization provid-ing exceptional care to those in need,” Gabriel said. “As many of you are aware, this has been a year of transformation for the hospital as well as the medical group.”
Gabriel outlined the many advance-
ments HVCH and Hocking Valley Medi-cal Group have made over the past year, including the opening of the HVCH Medical Complex for HVMG physicians, the transition to the Epic Medical Re-cord platform, and the addition of Roy Davis as Director of Business Develop-ment.
“Having a hospital in our community is vitally important. Access to good healthcare shouldn’t depend on where you live,” she said. “The leadership team and employees stand ready to take on the challenges that face rural health-care facilities.”
EVENTS CALENDAR
Oct. 2: TWIG II Chinese AuctionHocking County Fairgrounds
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., drawing at 7 p.m. Grocery Basket • 50/50 Drawing • Lottery Tree. Refreshments available!All proceeds benefit HVCH.
Nov. 9: Auxiliary Book Sale,CIC Building Meeting Room
Join us in the CIC Building Meeting Room for our Auxiliary Book Sale fun-draiser from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse a variety of books and other gift items in preparation for the holiday season. Payroll deduct available for HVCH employees. Proceeds benefit HVCH.
Nov. 15: Medicare Enrollment, HVCH Meeting Room
OSHIIP representatives will be avail-able from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help with Medicare open enrollment. Schedule an appointment by calling 740-380-8305.
INSPIRATIONALQUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.”
— Walter Elliot
LEADING THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY
ADDRESS, PAGE 3
Stacey Gabriel, CEO, delivers 3rd Annual State of the Hospital Address
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HVCH Cafeteria Menu Sept. 24-Sept. 28MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
ManicottiBattered
Chicken BreastRoasted Potatoes
PeasZucchini
BreadstickItalian Soup
Hot Dog/BunBreaded
Chicken WingsTator TotsFried Corn
BroccoliSpanish RiceTomato Soup
MeatloafBattered Cod
Breakfast Potato Casserole
Asparagus w/ Cashews
CauliflowerBeef Pot Roast
Soup
Italian Baked Zucchini
Grilled Chicken Breast
BreadstickMixed Veggies
CarrotsBean w/Ham
SoupCorn Muffin
Pizza BurgerMacaroni &
CheeseRanch
WedgesZucchini
Green BeansBroccoli
Buffalo Soup
Direct to You: From Stacey GabrielI just
wanted to take the op-portu-nity to thank every-one for coming out last night for the State of the Hospital address. Although it ended up being the muggiest day of the week, it was still a lovely evening. It is always exciting to see the community and employees interested in what’s been hap-pening at the hospital and where we are go-ing in the future. Trust me when I say we are committed to this community and being here to provide the care patients need.
I shared in my ad-dress that we have so much to be proud of at HVCH. I am looking forward to sharing our 2018 accomplishments with the employees at the upcoming Em-ployee Development Institutes. As we be-gin the 4th quarter of 2018, the leadership team is continuing to plan and prepare for
2019. We are focusing on the strategic plan and have been work-ing with the providers and hospital board members to gain input on what they’d like to see.
Please remember that your input is valuable as well. I am confident that there are ideas out there that would make an impact on HVCH. Please don’t hesitate to share those ideas with your directors. The leadership team is committed to making sure you have what you need to provide exceptional care.
This has been a tough year full of changes and the staff has handled it with style and grace. It is very evident that you all enjoy the work that you do, and that will transcend to the care you provide. Each em-ployee has the power to make an impact on the lives of others. Seize those opportuni-ties to showcase what you do. We value the work that you do and you should continue to be proud!
– Stacey Gabriel
Stacey Gabriel, CEO
Info courtesy Fellowship Square BlogSeptember is Healthy Aging Month. As people age, society
may take on some assumptions about them. There are many myths about aging or elderly people that simple aren’t true:
Myth: “Old people have ‘old ways’ of thinking.”Truth: Every individual – young and old – has his or her
own unique thoughts and feelings about society. It’s an unfair blanket statement to assume that every person over (or under!) the age of 60 has the same beliefs. Taking some time to speak with elderly people about their thoughts about the world – and their own past experiences – can shed some light on this truth.
Myth: “People lose their memory as they age.”Truth: Not every aging person experiences memory loss
diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to Psy-chology Today, only 6 to 8 percent of people over the age of 65 have been diagnosed with dementia.
Myth: Genetic health conditions can’t be avoided as people age.
Truth: While it’s true that genetics play a certain role in each person’s body and health, health and wellness is largely in the hands of each individual. Eating right, getting enough exercise and rest all contribute to healthy aging.
Myth: Elderly people are less adaptable to change.Truth: This is a personal preference – some people enjoy
the newness and thrill of change, while others may be more apprehensive about change. However, this is not an age-related issue. Elderly people have faced countless challenges and situations of change by the time they reach a certain age, so while they may be a bit slower to adapt, they are certainly capable of change.
Myth: Elderly people are less adventurous.Truth: There are many elderly people who have waited
their entire lives for the opportunity to be in retirement so they can travel the world and see new things.
10 Myths about Aging
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Looking to the future, Gabriel confirmed her commitment to ensuring the hospital will be a part of our community for the next 50 years.
“One of our initiatives is to continue exploring opportuni-ties to bring additional services the community needs. Some of the services we are exploring include tele-ENT, additional offerings for sleep studies, and EMG services to augment our orthopedic providers,” she said.
During the ceremony, HVCH Board Chair Ruth Ann Spa-tar, HVCH Foundation Board Chair Brad Little and Dr. Mark Holt of the Hocking Valley Medical Group also addressed the crowd.
The HVCH Foundation revealed a new donor recognition wall that will be displayed in the ER lobby of the hospital.
“It is humbling to us to honor these selfless, caring indi-viduals and organizations. Their giving exemplifies the very meaning of philanthropy, progress and innovation, as they have entrusted our Board and staff to fulfill their charitable wishes of bettering HVCH,” Little said.
Guests of the event also enjoyed appetizers prepared by the HVCH Department of Nutrition Services. Many thanks to all who attended.
ADDRESS
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• Clinical Psychologist (Contract/Consultant) - Geriatric Behavioral Health
• Food Service Aide - Part Time - Various Hours
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Care Unit - Full Time - Nights
• State Tested Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Nights - Inpatient Services
• Student Intern Spring 2019 - Healthcare Administration (Unpaid) Sleep Lab Tech - Full time - Nights
TWIG II Fundraiser
Veggie/Chip Dip MixesOlive Oil Dip MixesDessert Dip MixesALL DIPS $6 EACH
Orders due 9/30/18To order, call Beth Bell at 740-380-8154 or Nancy
Johnson at 740-385-4327.Payroll deduct available for HVCH employees.
All proceeds benefit HVCH.
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Did you know that you can support the mission of HVCH by making a gift online? Just go to www.hvch.org, click on our "donate now" button to use your credit card to make an immediate gift and receive your receipt. On behalf of our patients, staff and board members, we are so grateful for our benefactors whose gifts enable us to continue serving the people of Hocking and surrounding counties.
7th Annual Hocking County Opiate Town Hall
Meeting
October 10, 2018
Logan – Hocking Middle School
1 Middle School Dr. Logan, Ohio 43138
6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30
Hocking County
Opiate Town Hall Meeting
October 10, 2018
HOCKING OPIATE TASK FORCE
COUNTY
Ginny Atwood Lovitt Executive Director
Chris Atwood Foundation
Logan-Hocking School District
The Logan Daily News
Hope Blooms
Athens County Public Libraries
98.3-SAM Radio
105.5-WXTQ FM
Hocking County EMS
Project H.O.P.E. Team
The Chris Atwood Foundation is in loving memory of Chris Atwood who passed away from a heroin overdose when he was 21 years old. The Atwood family began the foundation to help others recover from addictions. Ms. Atwood is a certified master Revive trainer who has taught thousands of individuals, families, and professionals how to save lives with the overdose reversal medication, Narcan.
Mission of the Foundation
The Chris Atwood Foundationmission is to save lives from opioid overdose, support recovery from substance use disorder, and defeat the stigma of this treatable brain disease.
Community Partners
Premier Sponsors
Logan Police Department
Logan–Hocking County District Library
Health Recovery Services
Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce
Integrated Services for
HVCH welcomes new employees for SeptemberHocking Valley Community Hospital welcomed three new employees for the month of September, Andrea Albright, RN, BHU; Stephanie Vierheller, Intern, Community Relations; and Sara, Intern, Social Services (BHU).
Myth: People become less productive as they age.Truth: Retirement doesn’t mean elderly people just want
to sit around all day! While at a certain age and depending on health concerns, some elderly people may need to rest more throughout the day, many people of retirement age enjoy ac-tive lives, help with care for their grandchildren and volunteer. A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 24% of senior citizens volunteer throughout their retirement years.
Myth: People are less creative as they age.Truth: Many people take up hobbies or crafts in their senior
years that actually lead to a second career and/or income. Whether its woodworking, art or knitting, creative activities keep seniors’ brains and dexterity sharp.
Myth: “Old people are crabby or depressed.”Truth: Depression is a real, diagnosable disease, not a
feeling that can be used as a blanket statement. There is no evidence that shows that older people are crankier – people that are generally “crabby” in their younger years may contin-ue that way. People that choose to be happy, usually continue that mindset into their golden years. It all comes down to attitude.
Myth: Elderly people are lonely.Truth: The loving, caring environments of retirement
communities and assisted living facilities such as Fellowship Square intend to make their residents feel at home and offer a vast social calendar of activities to keep seniors interactive with their neighbors. Many elderly people have kept an active social life and now that they have more time in retirement, actually have a very busy calendar.
Myth: “Old people are incompetent.”Truth: Elderly people that continue to challenge their
brains, exercise their bodies and feed their soul with religion and spiritual beliefs are perfectly competent into their senior years. Even as they age and experience some memory loss or dementia, many elderly people retain abilities to understand, make rational decisions and participate in and enjoy life!
AGING
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Let’s (T)alk About It!As our kids head back
to school there are many thoughts and questions that go through our minds as a parent, including “what con-cerns do I have regarding my child’s speech and language skills, and how do they affect their school performance?”
Your child may have dif-ficulty in the following areas which could translate into challenges in the school set-ting:
• Speech sounds. He or she may have trouble pronouncing sounds appropriately, speaking clearly, and is perhaps difficult to understand.
• Language and literacy. Does your child have trouble understanding what he or she hears? Does he/she follow directions or answer questions well? It may be hard for them to tell others about their thoughts. He or she may say words incorrectly or use only short sentences. Language problems can also make reading and writing a struggle for your child.
• Social communication. Your child may have trouble talking with other children. He or she may not make friends easily. They may not understand what others think or how they feel.
• Cognitive communication. These are the think-ing skills your child uses to remember, solve problems, and use his/her imagination. Learning disabilities and brain damage can cause problems in these areas.
• Feeding and swallowing. It may sound strange to think that something as simple as eating could be a problem for your child in the lunchroom setting, but it can be. Challenges with feeding and swallowing can make it hard for your child to eat and drink enough during the day. This can make it hard to learn. It can also make social times, like lunch or snack harder for your child.
• Stuttering. Does it seem difficult for your child to speak smoothly? Does he or she repeat sounds or
words, or take long pauses when talking? Stuttering can make it hard to answer questions or give speeches in class. It can also make it hard to talk to friends.
• Voice. Your child may sound hoarse or lose his or her voice. They may sound like they talk through their nose, called nasality. Their voice may be too loud or too soft. Voice problems can make it hard to talk in class or with friends.
You need language skills to communicate, and you need to communicate to learn. Reading, writing, ges-turing, listening, and speaking are all forms of lan-guage. The better your communication skills, the bet-ter you will do in school.
Do you feel like your child may have speech or lan-guage problems? They may not be able to do grade-level work. They may have trouble reading, writing, and spelling. They may not understand social cues, like what a person means when he nods or looks away as you speak. They may have trouble taking tests and may not want to go to school.
If you feel like any of these difficulties could be hap-pening with your child there are many way to obtain help. Start with your child’s medical provider. Ask for a referral for speech language evaluation and treat-ment. Then seek out your nearest speech language pa-thologist (SLP) at Hocking Valley Community Hospi-tal who specializes in helping children and adults of all ages with the above mentioned difficulties. Addition-ally, outpatient speech language therapy in the school is another place your child can receive help. Schools employ speech language pathologists, so talk to his/her teacher and request an initial evaluation with the school SLP to have your child evaluated and initiate treatment if difficulty is found.
Like children, adults can have speech and language impairments as described above although often due to a different reason. Adults typically have experienced an accident causing these difficulties, including a brain injury, a CVA or aneurysm, head and neck cancer or a progressive disease such as Parkinson’s.
With both children and adults, the earlier you re-ceive treatment, the better the outcome.
Erin Tinkham, MS CCC-SLPSpeech Language
Pathologist, Hocking Valley Community Hospital
HVCH is a critical-access hospital located in the city of Logan, Ohio, which serves residents in Hocking and surrounding counties. With more than 325 employees, our staff is here to serve the residents and visitors of our Hocking Valley community through various ancillary and emergency care services. HVCH is Joint Commission accredited, and we offer a wide range of primary, acute, and rehabilitative services. We are pleased to provide 24-hour emergency services to our patients through our ER and Urgent Care. Additionally, our surgical center, rehabilitation center, physical therapy clinic, pain control and wound clinic, imaging, laboratory, cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary, sleep clinic, geriatric psychiatric, andoncologyservicesarealsoavailable.Weareproudofourfacility.HVCHisaffiliatedwithOSUWMC,improvinghealthcareservicestotheHocking and surrounding counties in the areas of general surgery and orthopaedics. HVCH also is a part of the Ohio State Health Network.
To provide extraordinary care close to home now and into the future.
OUR MISSION
To provide our community an unparalleled patient experience through world class service that is both compassionate and professional.
OUR VISION
