Because we love, we lead. | |
Every day, we show compassion for our patients, their loved ones, and one another. Below are a few recent examples from our intranet's Recognition Wall. To recognize a co-worker or view more staff recognitions, click here. | |
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Kristine Mejia, Administration, Aspirus Riverview Hospital
A phone call from a Spanish-speaking patient was transferred to front desk. Kristine, who speaks Spanish, was able to assist the patient in contacting Wisconsin River Orthopedics to follow up with the patient's surgeon following their procedure. Thanks, Kristine, for always going the extra mile!
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Shannon Doucette, Emergency, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital
Thank you for going above and beyond to help a patient with mobility issues. You showed foresight, compassion, and a drive to help others that made my day and helped both him and me. Your initiative and problem-solving skills are amazing.
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Eric Westover, Plant Operations, Aspirus Riverview Hospital
Eric, thank you for fixing our surgical bed issues the other day. Your timely and efficient response was EXTREMELY helpful. The OR is grateful for everything you do for us!
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Valerie Wiza, Aspirus Plover Clinic-Vern Holmes Drive
Kudos to you for having the foresight to salt down the sidewalk to ensure staff are safe when exiting the building.
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Lucille Scott, Therapy, Aspirus Plover Clinic-Plover Road
Lucy went above and beyond to see her patient for treatment of vertigo. Lucy's specialized treatment approach allowed her to improve her patient's symptoms so her patient could enjoy a trip to the Bahamas! Lucy came in on her day off to provide these services so the patient could enjoy her trip.
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Michael Petroskey, MedEvac, Aspirus Stevens Point Base
Michael jumped right in to assist me bringing my patient from CT. He saw me having difficulty with the stretcher and even helped transfer the patient back to bed. Thanks so much.
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Patient Safety Tip
Environment of Care
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What: Surveyors are always looking around and observing the environment where we work. Common and highly visible issues that lead to citations are stained ceiling tiles, dusty vents, dead insects in light fixtures, etc.
Why: Issues in our work and patient care environment can cause infections or patient/employee injuries.
Call to Action: Look around! We get immune to the environment we work in day after day. If you notice something that needs repair, replacement or cleaning, submit a facility work order.
Questions?
Amanda Walloch, Director of Quality Improvement
Southeast Division
Vicki Peshek, Director of Quality Improvement
Southwest Division
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Aspirus to Sponsor Trivia 53 | |
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Most people in the greater Stevens Point area are familiar with WWSP's Trivia weekend. The 53rd on-air trivia contest will be held April 14-16.
Aspirus is proud to be a returning sponsor of Trivia, which is a fundraiser for the UW-Stevens Point campus radio station and helps fund scholarships.
To listen, tune in to 90FM. To get involved, visit 90fmtrivia.org. (You may need to use your personal device to access this website.)
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Breast Care Center Celebrates Certification | |
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Congratulations to our Aspirus Stevens Point Breast Care Center team for achieving the status of a Certified Quality Breast Center.
The distinction is awarded by the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC). It recognizes centers that achieve quality performance and make a vigorous voluntary effort to provide the best patient care possible.
Located on Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital's first floor, our Breast Care Center partners with our diagnostic imaging team to provide breast-related services in a personalized and supportive setting. Services include: screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, bone density, stereotactic and ultrasound guided biopsy, a breast care boutique, and more.
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Deb Loken Honored for Good Catch | |
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Congratulations to Debra Loken, Surgery Manager, Aspirus Plover Hospital.
Deb caught that our Aspirus Plover Hospital campus staff and leaders were unaware that our contracted elevator service company was doing elevator testing.
A patient was nearly taken into the elevator when the elevator cage dropped down in front of them. This would have caught the patient in the elevator unable to get out. Deb worked with our facilities team and the elevator service company to ensure our Aspirus Plover Hospital campus receives communication on testing dates/times to avoid this happening again.
The Good Catch Award is based upon a commitment to High-Reliability Principles for Safety to bring awareness to situations when an employee's or physician's actions prevented harm to those we care for.
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Celebrate Nutrition Month at the Archangel Café | |
Thank you to our Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital Nutrition team for treating café visitors to no-bake oatmeal energy balls on Monday morning. | |
Denim Days Benefit Aspirus Stevens Point Foundation | |
You're Invited to See the New Cardiopulmonary Rehab Space | |
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Our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team is excited about its new location and invite all staff to come see it.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Open House for Staff
- Tuesday, March 21
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital (4th Floor of Clinic Side)
On March 3, the team moved to its new location from the Plover Road Clinic. The relocation enables us to consolidate Aspirus' cardiac and pulmonary services within the same building, ensures there is always a physician onsite during patient care to promote best possible outcomes, and allows appropriate access to emergency care for patients experiencing adverse cardiac events.
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Girl Scouts Donate Gift Baskets | |
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Girl Scouts from three area troops recently delivered gift baskets for our Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital Birth Center.
The Scouts requested the baskets be given to baby girls born during Girl Scout Week, which is March 12-18. The baskets are filled with items either donated or purchased through fundraising, including bibs, soaps, books, stuffed animals, diapers, pacifiers, quilts, afghans and more.
On behalf of all our potential future Girl Scouts, thank you to Stevens Point Troop 6260, Stevens Point Troop 6106, and Almond-Bancroft Troop 6149.
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Adams Clinic Welcomes Kristie Melvin | |
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Aspirus Adams Clinic welcomes Kristie Melvin, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC. As a family nurse practitioner, Kristie cares for patients of all ages and takes a special interest in family medicine, chronic disease management and diabetes.
Kristie earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. She is board certified in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In her free time, Kristie enjoys watching sports, sprint car races, walking, crafting, spending time with her fiancé, and playing with their dogs, Remi and Diamond.
You may schedule an appointment with Kristie Melvin by calling Aspirus Adams Clinic at 608-339-5250 or by scheduling online at MyAspirus.org or the MyAspirus app.
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Celebrate Nutrition Month at the Aspirus Riverview Café | |
Wisconsin Rapids Blood Drive March 21 | |
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Value of the Week - Compassion
We demonstrate caring in all we do, and cherish the honor of improving lives.
Behavior of the Week
We are kind and courteous, we warmly greet people and help when we can.
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Bob Smith
President, Southeast WI Division
Brian Kief
President, South & Southwest WI Divisions
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