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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Thinking About 2013


As we move through 2013, it is going to be a year of constant change and maybe turmoil at times.  As I thought about how to address this change, I came across this from Suzy Toronto which in my opinion sums it all up. 

“Plan A is always my first choice.  You know the one where everything works out to be happily ever after.  But more often that not, I find myself dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version where nothing goes as it should.  It’s at this point the real test of my character comes in…  Do I sink or swim? Do I wallow in self-pity and play the victim or simply shift gears and make the best of the situation?  The choice is mine.  After all…life is all about how you handle Plan B.”

Heidi Miller

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Mandatory In-Service for RN/LPN's - Blood Bank (PHOENIX ONLY)

Mandatory In-Service for Accessing the Blood Bank and Blood Administration for all RNs and LPNs (PHOENIX ONLY)

Details:

  • Where: Phoenix Education Room

  • When: 30 minutes before a shift (0600/1800), after a shift (0715/1915) or during lunch break (1200/1230). Bring your lunch and you won't have to clock out for lunch.

  • Length: 30 minutes

  • Dates:
    • Friday, February 8th - 0600-0630, 0715-0745, 1200-1230, 1230-1300, 1915-1945
    • Sunday, February 10th - 0600-0630, 0715-0745, 1200-1230, 1230-1300, 1915-1945
    • Wednesday, February 13th - 0600-0630, 0715-0745, 1200-1230, 1230-1300, 1915-1945
    • Wednesday, February 20th - 0600-0630, 0715-0745, 1200-1230, 1230-1300, 1915-1945

New Equipment In-Service: Mandatory for RN's and LPN's


There will be MANDATORY In-Services held for all RN's and LPN's for a hands on demonstration of the new Entral Feeding Pumps.


Please pick one session to attend.



Northwest

  • Where: Northwest Class Room
  • Date: Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
  • Times:  0600-0630,  0715-0745,  1230-1300, 1530-1600,  1800-1830,   1915-1945

Phoenix

  • Where: Phoenix Education Room
  • Date: Thursday, February 28th, 2013
  • Times:  0600-0630,  0715-0745,  1230-1300, 1530-1600,  1800-1830,   1915-1945



2013 BLS Schedule


Staff Meetings


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

2012 W2s

W-2's may be picked up at the Reception Desk between 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Mon- Fri and 11am-7pm Weekends, outside these hours the please see the Nursing Supervisor.  All W-2's must be picked up by 12 PM, Tuesday, January 29th.  W-2's that are not claimed by the deadline will be mailed. You must present an ID (Kindred Badge will work) for pick-up.

Please keep in mind that if not picked-up; the address on your last paycheck of 2012 is where your W-2 will be mailed.

Please see Payroll or HR if you need to submit a change of address.

Employees may only pick up “their own” W-2.

Monday, January 21, 2013

2013 Service Excellence Kickoff

A big thank you goes out to those who came to the Kickoff. For those who were unable to attend here are the topics that were discussed:

  • New Culture Club - selecting new Quarterbacks for the 2013 Culture Club that has been re-structured to no longer require travel. Both Phoenix and Northwest has spaces available if you are interested in becoming a Culture Club Quarterback please email Svetlana Mijalski at NW.
  • 2013 Activities Survey Results - in the last couple of weeks a survey was passed around to get the staff's ideas on activities for the upcoming year. The top acitivites of 2012 to return in 2013 and some of the suggestions for the new year were:
    • 2012 Most Popular Activities
      • Ice Cream Social (NW & PHX)
      • Italian Food (NW)
      • Mexican Food & Breakfast (NW)
      • Team Jerseys and Jean Fridays (NW & PHX)
    • Staff Suggestions
      • pot luck
      • talent show
      • movie night
      • Holiday gift exchange
      • design a shirt for hospital week
      • turkey bowling
      • guess this ointment/medication
      • bookfar
  • Blog winners - CONGRATULATIONS!
    • Northwest
      • 1st: Veronica Garcia, Pharmacy Tech
      • 2nd: Paula Franklin, Infection Control/Employee Health
      • 3rd: Carmelita Washbaugh, Nurse Supervisor
    • Phoenix
      • 1st: David Iniquez, BO
      • 2nd: Lee Randolph, Med Staff Coordinator
      • 3rd: Linda Schaeffer, Dietitian
Thank you to those who attended the kickoff, those who filled out and turned in an activity survey and those who visited the blog! All of the ideas will be considered for 2013 activities!