Vital Signs May June

MAY/JUNE 2022

LABETTE HEALTH

WELCOME New Employees EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2022 Maycie Denoon, Lab Ashley Lee, OB Jasmine Edie, ICU Jarrett Witwer, Business Office Aubrey Meier, Business Office Clifton Sinclair, Food Services Lacey Perry, Business Office Erynn Blansett, CORE Kaylee Pouche, 2N Courtney Baugher, Lab Shelby Babb - Kinyon, EVS Melissa Oborny, Lab Trae Neal, EVS Gwendolyn Shields, Family Practice Sydney Nippoldt, Lab Amber Rees, Food Services Kari Sandoval, IRU Casey Baldwin, EVS Laiton Moore, 2N

In the Loop

• Please do not tape posters, signs, etc. on painted walls. • New employee orientation is May 18. • The Gift Shop opens at 6am on the 20th of each month! Employees also receive 20% off on the 20th! • Healthcare scholarships , provided by Volunteer Services, are available on the intranet. • New employees are not allowed to utilize payroll deduction in the Gift Shop or at fairs/fundraisers until they ’ ve reached 90 days of employment. • PRN employees are not allowed to utilize payroll deduction in the Gift Shop or at fairs/fundraisers without authorization from Theresa or Kerri.

Christie Luten, Food Services Cali Nutt, Cherryvale Clinic

labettehealth.com

Sponsored by Labette Health

Tickets go on sale Monday, May 16!

High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Recognition

Labette Health has continued its commitment to improving infant and maternal health by earning recognition through High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, a program developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier provides resources and a framework to help Kansas hospitals and birth facilities implement ten evidence - based practices proven to support successful breastfeeding, improving maternal and infant health outcomes while also reducing racial and ethnic health disparities.

“ We have a long - standing commitment to providing high - quality care, ” said Sharon Roberts, Labor & Delivery Director. “ We pride ourselves on the care we are giving our patients and to be able to provide these resources to new mothers and babies is extremely valuable. ” To obtain High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier recognition, each facility is asked to complete a voluntary and self - reported evaluation and to follow all ten of the evidence - based practices: • Facility will have a written maternity care and infant feeding policy that addresses all ten High 5 for Mom & Baby practices supporting breastfeeding • Facility will maintain staff competency in lactation support • All pregnant women will receive information and instruction on breastfeeding • Assure immediate and sustained skin - to - skin contact between mother and baby after birth • All families will receive individualized infant feeding counseling • Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breastmilk unless medically indicated • Practice “ rooming in ” - allow mothers and infants to remain together 24 hours a day • Families will be encouraged to feed baby when the baby exhibits feeding cues, regardless of feeding methods • Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples to breastfeeding infants • Provide mothers options for breastfeeding support in the community (such as a telephone number, walk - in clinic information, support groups, etc.) upon discharge “ Breastfeeding plays a crucial role in the overall health of babies and mothers, ” stated Katie Schoenhoff, Director of Programs at the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. “ Following the ten High 5 for Mom & Baby practices demonstrates Labette Health ’ s commitment to infant and maternal health by helping moms successfully initiate and maintain breastfeeding. ” According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 60% of mothers stopped breastfeeding sooner than they planned. Some factors that influence how long or if a baby is breastfed include: hospital practices, education and encouragement, policies or support in the workplace, and access to community support – which is why High 5 for Mom & Baby facilities are committed to helping women breastfeed successfully, through staff trained in breastfeeding best practices and policies to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals. Along with the recognition of being named a High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier facility, Labette Health also receives ongoing education and training opportunities, support and resources through a community of delivery centers, and scholarship opportunities to further staff education. “ Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both infants and mothers, and we ’ re honored to receive this recognition from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund for our efforts to support successful breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. As a facility committed to providing the very highest quality of care, we have found the High 5 practices and resources to not only improve health outcomes but also increase patient satisfaction, ” said Kathi McKinney, VP/Chief Nursing Officer. For more information on High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier, contact Cara Gerhardt, Program Coordinator: coordinator@high5kansas.org, or visit the website at https://www.high5kansas.org/.

HAPPY NATIONAL EMS WEEK! MAY 15 - 21, 2022

Memorial Day: The History Behind the Holiday Source: www.countryliving.com

Between barbecues and pool parties, it's sometimes easy to lose sight of the true meaning behind the Memorial Day holiday. It's far more than an extra day off work to watch patriotic movies, dance with friends in the grass to a star - spangled playlist, eat homemade ice cream, or pass Memorial Day recipes—like grandmom's prize - winning blueberry cobbler—around the table with family and friends. Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May each year and occurs this year on May 30, 2022. Although you probably know that Memorial Day honors those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Military, you might be unaware of the origins behind the day of remembrance. To get yourself in the right frame of mind, check out some Memorial Day quotes and these 12 fascinating facts about the holiday. 1. Celebrations similar to our modern Memorial Day might have started in ancient times. Way back in 431 B.C., soldiers killed in the Peloponnesian War were honored with a public funeral and speech given by Greek statesman Pericles, according to History.com. This is thought to be the first communal ceremony recognizing those who gave their life in war. Year after year, ancient Greeks and Romans hosted similar commemorations. 2. One of the first Memorial Day celebrations in the United States was by newly freed enslaved men, women, and children on May 1, 1865, in Charleston, South Carolina. Not long after the Civil War ended, freed enslaved peoples, members of the U.S. Colored Troops, and some locals organized a ceremony to bury Union troops who died due to horrendous conditions of a prison created at what was once a racetrack, History.com reports. They honored the dead by singing hymns and placing flowers on their graves. An archway over the cemetery was engraved with the words "Martyrs of the Race Course," according to The New York Times . 3. The observance was originally known as Decoration Day. By the late 1860s, many Americans had begun hosting tributes to the war's fallen soldiers by decorating their graves and with flowers and flags. Why did the name change from Decoration Day to Memorial Day? It seems that it gradually came to be known as Memorial Day over the years. 4. It was Union General John A. Logan who called for an official nationwide day of remembrance on May 30, 1868, a date chosen because it wasn't the anniversary of a particular battle. Meant to honor those lost in the Civil War, the Southern states originally observed a different day to specifically honor the Confederate soldiers who died. In the aftermath of World War I, the holiday evolved to commemorate fallen military personnel in all wars. Currently, nine states still set aside an official day to honor those who lost their lives fighting for the Confederacy. 5. In 1950, Congress passed a resolution requesting that the president issue a proclamation calling on Americans to observe Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May, in order to create a three - day weekend for federal employees. But Memorial Day didn't actually become an official federal holiday until 1971. 6. In 1966, Waterloo, New York, was officially declared the originator of Memorial Day. Many places in the U.S. claim to be the first to celebrate Memorial Day, but there's only one small town officially identified as the birthplace. In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legislation stating that Waterloo, New York, is the originator of Memorial Day in the U.S. The town first observed a day to remember fallen soldiers on May 5, 1866.

7. Decoration Day only recognized fallen soldiers of the Civil War until World War I. While America's participation in WWI sometimes takes a backseat to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, it helped establish many other American traditions, including Veterans Day (originally called Armistice Day) and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. WWI also changed how Decoration Day, later known as Memorial Day, is celebrated here. That war was America's first major conflict since the Civil War and the first major war fought exclusively on foreign soil. In all, more than 116,000 Americans died fighting in WWI, according to PBS. The tradition of Decoration Day evolved from remembering just the fallen of the Civil War to remembering all soldiers who died during the country's wars at home and abroad, according to History.com. 8. President Bill Clinton signed the National Moment of Remembrance Act in 2000, which asks Americans to pause and observe a National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time. A number of organizations throughout the country observe this moment, including Amtrak (whose trains blast their whistles), Major League Baseball, and NASCAR. 9. Cities across the country host Memorial Day parades, but some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York, and, of course, Washington, D.C. In D.C., the National Memorial Day Parade hosts an audience of hundreds of thousands who watch as marching bands, active duty and retired military units, youth groups, veterans, and floats head down Constitution Avenue. 10. The President requests that all governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico direct the flag to be flown at half - staff until noon on Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels. U.S. citizens are asked to display the flag at half - staff from their homes before noon, as well. 11. Memorial Day is one of the few days flags are ordered to fly at half - staff then full - staff. While Memorial Day has generated community traditions, it has also generated traditions for how the government observes the day, too. As mentioned above, the flag should be flown at half - staff from sunrise until until noon, according to Gettysburg Flag, to honor men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. At noon, the flag should be briskly raised to full staff to salute all of those who have served.

12. One sacred tradition of

Memorial Day is that the President places a wreath

at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.

For decades, presidents visited the revered site to pay tribute to all who died fighting for their country. In addition to laying a wreath at the tomb, the President delivers an address for the nearby amphitheater.

May Birthdays

From Nursing:

From EMS/Courier/Transportation: Colton Dixon, Alexander Martin From Clinic Admin/Professional Claims:

Timber Black, Valerie Collins, Jenna LaRue, Cortney Neblett, Kelsie Reynolds, Tayler Schlange, Montana Shaffer, Kerry Volmer, Kari Sandoval

Christy Ahrens, Missy Beasley, Kylie Heady

From Physicians & Providers:

From Indy Healthcare Center:

Jessica Coppock, Dawn McCaffery, Kristin Morgan, Ryan Roberts

John Gates, Mikaela Pacheco, Andrea Peyton, Krista Stair From Business Office/Registration/Scheduling: Kristi Bogard, Nona Entz, Racheal Henson From Environmental Services: Nita Reed, Heather Schoenhofer From Laboratory: Samuel Elmore, Sarah Marshall, Sydney Nippoldt From Finance: Janet Soper From General Surgery: Jessica Blevins From Chanute Clinic: Kayla McNutt, Rosalie Wilkinson From Cherryvale Clinic: Kimberly Brown, Cali Nutt From Physician Recruiting: Jennifer Forbes From Human Resources: Jessi Helt

From Imaging Services:

Connor Gentry, Cynthia Simmons

From Home Care:

Samantha Parnell

From Pharmacy:

Mark Burns From Rehabilitation Services:

Rylie Doyle, Miranda Eaton, Jill Holderman, Jeb Kaufman, Derek Thueson

From HIM:

Gina Bowman

From Surgery:

Mary Feess, Kelly Pease, Harold Strange, Diane Willey

From Nursing Admin: Cathy Cook From Emergency Department/Infusion Clinic: Becky Shipley, Kyla Reyes From Family Practice: Linda Pyles

May Years of Service Milestones 5 YEARS OF SERVICE Misti Bond, ED Sara Cruse, 3N Sunne Groth, Indy ED Jeremie Hodge, Nsg Admin Chad Mavers, Clinic Admin Christopher Moore, Indy EVS Mary Sears, 3N

WE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE IF NAMES ARE MISTAKENLY MISSPELLED OR NOT PUBLISHED ACCORDING TO NAME PREFERENCE. WE WILL NOT RESEND OR REPRINT.

Kelly Johnson, Surgery 15 YEARS OF SERVICE Joseph Shallington, EMS Tracy Walker, Indy Finance Ashley Wilson, CORE 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Brenda Blecha, HIM 35 YEARS OF SERVICE Donna Vitt, Quality/UR

Congratulations to Mandy Corish, Indy ED, upon receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ottawa University!

June Birthdays

From Nursing:

From EMS/Courier/Transportation: Cheyenne Dixon, Don Richardson,

Alexandrea Ainesworth, Jennifer Babb, Charice Blunt, Alexandra Diskin, Emilee Doyle, Kristine Flinn, Alisha Foster, Decima Himan, Tishsa Karhoff, Grace Marney, Mallory Revell, Kristy Sellers Christine Bowman, Will Newport, Anne Ramsey, Megan Royse, Rhonda Salesbury, Hannah Snellbaker, Nicole Williams

Jordan Thurman, Michael Waun, Sabrina Waun

From Clinic Admin/Professional Claims: Shanna Swayze From Physicians & Providers: Mark Harms, Breezy LaForge From Imaging Services:

From Indy Healthcare Center:

Monica Ong, Clifford Oshel, AbbyJo Sorrels

From Home Care: Lora Cowen From Rehabilitation Services:

From Business Office/Registration/Scheduling: Shanler McNickle, Jarrett Witwer From Environmental Services: Shelby Babb - Kinyon, Hailey Edwards, Sharon Llanes, Danica Paulie, Greg Watkins, Bryce Yarbrough From Laboratory: Erin Bilby, Jennifer Kirkwood, James Littrell From Business Development: Anthony Vaughan From Chanute Clinic: Devyn Glaspie, Emma Smith From Erie Clinic: Donna Kiister From St. Paul Clinic: Dea McDaniel, Brenda Ruark From Human Resources: Debbie Bayless, Jordan Eaves From Food Services:

Chris Brown, Karen McGown, Carla Pawlus, Jillian Teel, Alisha Young

From HIM:

Cheryl Allen, Tiffany Lacrone, Tracy Morris, Diana Snead

From Surgery:

Katrina Fausset, Ali Martinez, Sarah McClure, Mallory McElfresh, Sandy Mildfelt, Caleb Wood

From Nursing Admin: Laura Wolfe From Emergency Department/Infusion Clinic: Emily Cook From Family Practice:

Dalenie Bogner, Crystal Hentzen, Kayla Johnston, Susan Souders, Alisha Wesolak

Cindy Blackburn, Kendal Lyons, Lauran Perry, Christy Porter, Cindy Reyes, Crystal Williams

From Infection Control: Catrina Fickel

From OB/Gyn Clinic:

Ashli Walker, Baelin Whittley

June Years of Service Milestones

Cassie Grimmett, Med/Peds 15 YEARS OF SERVICE Matthew Oliphant, X - ray Brenda Pursley, Indy ED Geoffrey Sharpe, Indy ED Katelynne Strunk, 3N 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Julie Akkerman, IRU 5 YEARS OF SERVICE Kristen Cook, Lab

Thank you to everyone who reached out during my mother ’ s passing. Marsha Conrad, HIM