December 14, 2018

Mission

To provide exceptional, compassionate care to all we serve.

VisionWe will change lives by nurturing hope, improv-ing health and encour-aging wellness – every person every time.

Inside this Issue• Retirement cel-

ebration for Dr.

Koening on Dec.

18, see page 3.

• OMC collects for

Toys for Tots, see

page 4.

• OMC, You rock!

See page 6.

OMCNewsThe right care, right here.

Community

Missouri Division of Energy awards low-interest loan to OMC for an energy efficiency and renewable energy projectThe Missouri Division of Energy has awarded a low-interest loan totaling $681,899 to assist Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) with an energy-efficiency and renewable energy project.

The funded project, which is expected to support 9 jobs and benefit more than 40,000 Missouri-ans, is projected to save the hospital approximately $87,279 in energy costs annually. OMC will use this savings to repay the loan. In addition, the project will reduce electricity use by more than 1,134,974 kilowatt hours (kWh) and natural gas use by 987 Million Btu (MMBtu) avoiding 850 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, which equates to removing 180 passenger cars from the road for a year.

“The Energy Loan Program provides the opportunity for Missouri schools, hospitals, and gov-ernments to make improvements by installing clean energy innovations in their buildings,” said Director of Division of Energy, Kristy Manning. “The loan project stimulates Missouri’s economy by saving tax payer money, allowing the applicants to redirect savings toward other priorities, and helps create jobs for the state of Missouri.”

To read more about the loan, click here.

OMC Alton to honor Nurse Treda Traw’s 30 years of service on December 14After 30 years with Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) Treda Traw, LPN, is set to retire Dec. 14. During her time with OMC, she worked at OMC Thayer and OMC Alton clinics, and previously at the OMC Main Campus.

Alton Nurse Practitioner Glennette Haney calls Treda her right-hand when it comes to triaging patients. “Treda is the ‘Mary Poppins’ of this century – she is firm but with just enough sugar to make the patients and staff want to do what she is asking,” states Haney, “She is what a good nurse looks and acts like, at all times, in all situations.”

In 2016, Ms. Traw was awarded the OMC Pillar Award for Quality. The recipient of this award has achieved the highest standards of quality in the performance of their duties with a focus on safety. This standard of quality applies equally to their interactions with patients, guests and co-workers. They follow policies/procedures and always try to do the right thing.

A farewell reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14 at OMC Alton Family clinic, 100 Medical Drive. All friends, coworkers and well-wishers are welcome to attend.

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Project 20/20 Update - Order Management dictionary training for Acute/ED- General Ledger and Revenue Cycle build- Quality and Risk Management dictionary training- Workflow evaluation at BHC- Chronic Care Nursing documen-tation build- Ambulatory Documentation and Access Group build/training- Medical Necessity Checking

Training/Demonstration

MEDITECH Expanse is starting to take shape . . . 291 days until GO-LIVE as of 12/14/18

Let’s BUILD IT BETTER TOGETHER!

Please attend ALL core team meetings you are assigned to or send representative. We are entering a phase where more and more spe-cific decisions are needing to be made at each meeting. To make the BEST decisions for OMC patients, providers and staff, we need a fully collaborative effort!!

Greatly appreciate all who have been attending trainings and meet-ings. We have had several full training rooms this week. Keep up the good work!

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CommunityCommunity

I volunteer because...“I want to give back to OMC and my com-

munity. I can see old friends and meet new

ones. OMC is a blessing to our community

and I am proud to be part of it”

-Waynita Cahoj

Meet the Latest New Hires to Come Through Orientation

New Coworkers at Ozarks Medical Center!

Click to follow us on social media!

Happy Retirement Sandy Fine!

Congratulations Sandy Fine of Patient Accounts for 30 years of service and happy retirement. Please help us wish Sandy the best on her retire-ment! We will miss you!

Front Row: Sue Hudson, RN in OPS/GI Lab; Miranda Ellis, Financial Analyst in Finance; Leanna Williams, RN at Home Health; and Melissa Leonard, Radiology Tech in Imaging.

Back Row: Harley Collins, Groundskeeper in Groundskeeping; Gregory Yount, Hospice Chaplain at Riverways; Wendy Rhoads, Community Support Specialist at BHC; Emily Renshaw, CNA in NPU; Krystal Foster, Office Assistant at UCC, Melissa Palmer, Coder in Coding; and Candace Furnisss, Help Desk in IT.

Education Corner This is a reminder that if your American Heart As-sociation Certification expires, you must take initial again.

Active Shooter training is now on NetLearning and due for completion by December 17, 2018.

If you need anything, education hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ozarks Medical Center to honor Diana Koenig, DO with a retirement celebration on December 18After 20 years as a Family Practice Physician, Dr. Diana Koenig is set to retire Dec. 18. During her time with Ozarks Medical Center (OMC), she worked at OMC Alton and OMC Winona clinics.

A farewell reception will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tues-day, Dec. 18 at OMC Winona, 9104 State Highway 19. Refreshments will be courtesy of OMC. All friends, coworkers and well-wishers are welcome to attend.

In retirement, Dr. Koenig is looking forward to working in her garden, catching up on some reading, and spending more time with her husband.

Board certified family practice nurse practitioner, DJ Gross, will continue to be a full-time provider at OMC Winona. Board certified family practice nurse practitioners Glennette Haney and Kayly King will continue to be full time providers at OMC Alton.

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What’s happening at OMCDec. 17 (6-10 p.m.): OMC’s First Aid Class for non-medical. Cost $20. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 417-257-6793.

Dec. 26 (12-6 p.m.): OMC and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Blood Drive at OMC Parkway Center. Walk in, call 1-800-280-5337, or visit https://www.cbco.org/donate-blood/to make an appointment.

Jan. 8 (6 p.m.): OMC’s New Parent Skills Class is recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy and covers self-care, baby care, infant bathing, safety, immunizations, and circumcision. Call 256-9111, extension 6440 to register or for details.

Jan. 9 (9 a.m.): OMC’s Smoking Cessation Class is a free eight-week program. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 417-257-5959, extension 6905.

Jan. 12 (8 a.m.): OMC’s Prepared Childbirth Class is recommended during the second trimes-ter of pregnancy. The goal of this class is to pre-pare the expectant mother for all aspects of labor and delivery. Call 256-9111, extension 6440 to register or for details.

Feb. 1: Wear Red Day-Free AppleWest Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann has joined with Ozarks Medical Center Heart Care Services to promote awareness of heart health by declaring Friday, Feb. 1 Wear Red Day. This is a national event that encourages people to wear red to rec-ognize the beginning of American Heart Month, celebrated each February. On this day, individu-als wearing red may visit the OMC Cafeteria and receive a free apple.

Feb. 5 (6 p.m.): OMC’s Prepared Childbirth Class is recommended during the second trimes-ter of pregnancy. The goal of this class is to pre-pare the expectant mother for all aspects of labor and delivery. Call 256-9111, extension 6440 to register or for details.

Quality

May the peace of God be with you, may the

strength of the Lord sus-

tain you and may the Lord

grant you wisdom and

knowledge. May the Lord

our God bless you always. In his Holy

name we pray, Amen.

Weekly Prayer brought to you by the

OMC Chaplains

OMC collects donations for Toys for Tots

Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) recently presented several boxes of toys to the local Marine Corps League as part of its annual Toys for Tots drive. Donation boxes were placed at locations throughout the hospital and clinics for staff and visitors who wished to give donations. The toys will be distributed to children in need in West Plains, Gainesville, Willow Springs, Cabool, Mountain View, Mountain Grove and Alton. Collection boxes were placed in the main hos-pital lobby, OMC Rehabilitation Services, Public Relations, and Outpatient Surgery.

Pictured with some of the donations from OMC are, from left, Angela Wright, Director of Care Coordination; John McKinzie, Director of Imaging Services; Connie Schott, Vice President of Human Resources; Tom Keller, OMC President and CEO; Ben Grace, with the local Marine Corps League; Pam Ream, Vice President of the OMC Medical Group; and Kim Thompson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Farewell Rhonda!Join us in wishing Rhonda Spreutels, Payroll Specialist, a happy farewell! Rhonda has been an Ozarks Medical Cen-ter employee for 13 1/2 years and never missed a payroll week once. Her dedication to OMC and its coworkers does not go unnoticed. She is another perfect embodiment of what #Iam OMC means.

We appreciate our Social Media AdvocatesPublic Relations would like to express our appreciation to all our coworkers who represent OMC so well on social media.#IamOMC is not just about pride, but it also represents your empow-erment to be our eyes and ears on social media and in the community. Thank you to those coworkers who not only notify us when a negative or inaccurate post occurs, but also spread the good news about what everyone at OMC is doing to fulfill our mission of providing excep-tional, compassionate care to all we serve. Please continue to share your good works with us – and keep us notified if you see or hear chatter that does not accurately reflect

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You Rock! These individuals’ You Rock cards were shared with Public Relations:

Jessica, Loretta, Kim, Angelica, Robert, Janee, and Tiffany ~ Behavioral Healthcare“They kept me alive and loved me when I couldn’t and didn’t want to love myself. I thank God every day for each and

everyone of them and am forever grateful.”~from a patient

Brian Burton ~ Lab“Brian has done an outstanding job with the new analyzer. He always has a smile and is ready and willing to jump in

wherever he is needed on any given day.”~from a coworker

Samantha Taylor ~ Lab“Despite the trials of a new analyzer, Sam has kept her composur and has been a great contributor.”

~from a coworker

SHC Lab“You all rock clinic specimen handling. I never have to worry about there being enough specimen, right alignments,

proper labeling, and correct bags. You make processing your specimens a breeze. Thank you for your attention to detail!”~from a coworker

Nicole ~ Med-Surg“Nicole does a really good job. She is super caring and compassionate.”

~from a patient

Rachel Ary ~ Med-Surg“Rachel is a phenomenal nurse and is always compassionate for those she cares for.”

~from a patient

Merinda Crider ~ Med-Surg“Merinda was really good. She took her time and was very compassionate.”

~from a patient

Kristina Sylcox ~ Nutrition“Kristina let me order just about anything I wanted as long as they had it. Super cooperative.”

~from a patient

Art Carrell ~ Plant Ops“Art went above and beyond helping me change a headlight on my car! He always has a great attitude and never hesitates

to help someone in need. Thanks Art!”~from a coworker

People

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OMC Cafeteria Lunch Menu Monday: Entrée: Beef Meatloaf, Adobo Chicken Sandwich Starches & Veg: Corn, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, Steak Cut French Fries Pizza: Three Cheese Soup: Minestrone, Chicken Tortilla

Tuesday: Entrée: Lasagna, Almond Crusted Chicken Starches & Veg: Fresh Zucchini and Tomatoes w/ Shallots, Snow Peas, Roasted Potatoes w/ Garlic Pizza: Pepperoni Soup: Broccoli and Cheese, Stuffed Pepper Soup

Wednesday: Entrée: Open-Faced Hot Roasted Beef Sandwich & Penne Pasta, Spinach/Chicken Casserole Starches & Veg: Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, California Mixed Vegetables Pizza: Meat Lovers Soup: Garden Veg, Broccoli Cheddar Cheese

Thursday: Entrée: Tater Tot Casserole, Roasted Turkey w/ Gravy Starches & Veg: Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes, Old-Fashioned Sage Stuffing, Green Beans, Azteca Corn Pizza: Pepperoni Soup: Tomato Basil, Bacon Corn Chowder

Friday: Entrée:Breaded Baked Fish, Hungarian Goulash Starches & Veg: Baked Potatoes, Peas & Onions, Roasted Zucchini & Eggplant Pizza: Hawaiian Soup: Homestyle Chicken & Rice, Loaded Baked Potato

Hamburgers and fries at lunch Monday through Friday.The soups will be the same each day of week.

OMC Cafeteria HoursMonday-FridayBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Snack Bar: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Dinner: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Hot Food available 4:00-6:00 p.m.)Holidays & WeekendsBreakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Employees receive a 20% discount on most items in the cafeteria. (Menu subject to change without notice.)

DAILYSalad Bar • Sandwich Bar • Fresh FruitPizza • Desserts • Chips & CandyBottled & Fountain Drinks • Coffee & Hot Chocolate