2004 United Way Campaign

Our Goal - $100,000

Do something that really matters by contributing to this year's Heart of Kentucky United Way campaign!  Participating Associates at EMRMC and Health Resource facilities (excluding North Garrard FMC, Stanford Medical Park and Lincoln Physical Therapy, all of which will participate in Fort Logan Hospital's campaign) will be assigned, by department or area, to either a red team, blue team or white team, and teams will ÒcompeteÓ with the team having the greatest participation earning a pizza party. 

Individual contribution levels are as follows:

á          Participation - $1 per pay period:  everyone at this level      gets a 100 Grand candy bar 

á          Bronze ø 1 hour pay per month up to $499 annually:  everyone at this level gets an EMH T-shirt and can participate in Denim Day* 

á          Silver - $500 to $999 annually; $19.23 to $38.42 per pay period:  everyone at this level gets an EMH T-shirt, one gift per year from the list of monthly ABC prizes and can participate in Denim Day* 

á          Gold (leadership) - $1,000 to $1,499 annually; $38.46 to $57.65 per pay period:  everyone at this level gets an EMH T-shirt, one gift per year from the list of quarterly ABC prizes and can participate in Denim Day* 

á          Platinum (leadership) - $1,500 or more:  everyone at this level gets an EMH T-shirt, one gift per year from the list of quarterly ABC prizes, an EMH stadium chair and can participate in Denim Day* 

*Associates wear denim the last day of every month for one year. 

All Associates who contribute at the Care Share, bronze, silver, gold or platinum level will be recognized on a display outside the cafeteria.

EMRMC's Cardiovascular Lab accredited

The Cardiovascular Laboratory at EMRMC has achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories.  The accreditation recognizes the lab's commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of vascular disease.

Code Pink policy updated

As the JCAHO survey at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center approaches, Associates are reminded to be aware of their responses to all codes.  The Code Pink policy was recently updated.  The main points to remember are: 

á Any Associate should call 1011 if they suspect an infant has been abducted.

á The operator will announce the Code Pink on the P.A. system four times.

á All staff with Code Pink assignments will respond as outlined in the infant/child abductions response plan.  It is important that all exits be secured as quickly as possible.  Department directors have instructed specific Associates on their duties in the event of a Code Pink.

á Any suspicious persons will be reported to Security.  If the abductor is caught or approached, Associates will not attempt to confront them but instead should notify Security and follow the person until police arrive.

Fort Logan hosting motorcycle run

Fort Logan Hospital will kick off its United Way campaign October 9 with a motorcycle run beginning at 11 a.m.  The ride will cover approximately 100 miles and conclude with a meal of chili, sandwiches and dessert at the Specialty Clinic.  Entry fees are $10 per bike and rider and $5 per co-rider.  Proceeds benefit United Way.

Closer parking spaces at EMRMC

Have you ever wished that you could find a closer parking space to EMRMC? Associates who donate 1 hour of pay per month to the Heart of Kentucky United Way have their name entered in a monthly drawing for a reserved parking space.  For more details on how you can donate to the United Way, please call Human Resources at ext. 3453. 

Please remember that the United Way parking spaces are reserved only for those Associates who have won the monthly drawing and have been contacted by the United Way committee.  All others will be asked to move.

Fort Logan invests in Bi-PAP machine

Fort Logan Hospital is enhancing the services it provides to patients through the purchase of a Bi-PAP machine, which will be used with patients who  have chronic respiratory disease or congestive heart failure.  During the first two months after the hospital purchased the equipment, it was used 15 days and prevented the intubation and transfer of five patients.  Patients who have used the machine are pleased with it.

Silent Auction planned at EMRMC

A Silent Auction is planned at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center on October 27 and 28, with proceeds benefiting the Chaplain's Discretionary Fund.  Items will be available for bidding from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, in the front lobby of the Medical Center.  The Chaplain's Discretionary Fund is used to help offset the costs of short-term prescriptions for patients in need as they are discharged from the Medical Center.  The fund is supported entirely by donations.  Approximately 60 patients receive assistance each year through this fund. 

Donations of items for the Silent Auction are now being accepted, either from individuals or by departments.  Items may include candles, arts and crafts, themed baskets, etc.  All items must be new.  If you or your department are interested in participating by donating an item, please contact one of the following committee members: 

Linda Tillman, ext. 1208           Dale Denton, ext. 1214

Ann Shelburne, ext. 1150         Tim Noel, ext. 2416

Kathryn Leigh, ext. 3346          Becky Blevins, ext. 1317

Maleena Streeval, ext. 2458     Leia Lewis, ext. 1230

Cancer Care Center opens at EMRMC

The Cancer Care Center officially opened September 21 following open house events on September 16 and 19.  The 14 patient rooms are decorated to be more like a person's home.

Adult Day Health Week observed

The Adult Day Health program at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is observing National Adult Day Health Week this week.  The program has provided services since 1998 and serves adults age 21 and older who require 24-hour care and who otherwise may be in a nursing home. 

Pillow Talk service at RCH

The  Russell County Hospital Auxiliary has started a Pillow Talk service.  Auxiliary members cut and sew pillows that are given to surgery patients to aid in their recovery.  In this photo, Auxiliary members present some of the pillows to the hospital's operating room director and Surgical Services Associates.