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Congratulations to April 2023’s FHN PRIDE Champions!

Ruth Buisker (Podiatry) nominated by Dr. Tolliver. Ruth was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Dr. Tolliver writes that during an outpatient appointment, a patient suffered a medical emergency. Ruth sensed that he was unstable. When he went to sit down, she noticed that his head had tilted backwards and hit the wall. She immediately realized that he lost consciousness and called for urgent assistance. A “CODE BLUE” was initiated and Ruth and Dr. Tolliver stayed with the patient until assistance arrived. Ruth and George Lester, APN* placed the patient on the floor and began lifesaving measures. The patient responded and was treated by EMTs and transported to FHN Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Dr. Tolliver writes, “Throughout the entire incident, Ruth remained calm and in control. She provided comfort and reassurance to the patient. Her quick actions and decisiveness were tantamount to ensure that the patient was given the best available care. She exemplified the importance of proper training, reactions, and maintaining composure in the face of a potential life-threatening condition. We are fortunate to have an exemplary staff and Ruth displayed why we treat every patient as we would want our family to be treated. Thank you, Ruth, and know how much you are appreciated not only for this encounter, but for your day-to-day care of our patients.”

Kalli Wilson (Burchard Hills Lab) nominated by Amanda Sheffield and Lisa Rust. Kalli was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Amanda recognized Kalli for always going above and beyond for patients. Amanda writes, “She always makes sure they are comfortable or checks to see if they need any help. Kalli will also help staff if they have any questions about labs. She comes to work ready to go with a smile on her face.” Lisa nominated Kalli for her patience with a patient who was having blood drawn and who was afraid of needles. She wrote that Kalli spent 15-20 minutes talking with the patient and explaining the process so the patient could understand. During this time, Kalli built a trusting relationship with the patient so the patient felt better about having her labs drawn. Kalli’s coworker, Heather, was able to assist with other labs that needed to be drawn during this time, so Kalli could spend time with this patient. Lisa writes, “Kalli is very patient-centered and will do what needs to be done to allow the patient to feel comfortable.”

Heather Fricke (Emergency Department) nominated by Madalyn Lukowski. Heather was nominated for being patient-centered, showing respect, dignity, and compassion, being innovative, delivering excellence, and being engaged. Madalyn writes that Heather was her nurse preceptor for the Student Nurse Internship Program at FHN for almost a year, and she nominated Heather for how much she has gone above and beyond her duty as a preceptor to encourage Madalyn in her role as Nurse Intern. She writes that she has watched Heather advocate for the patients she is caring for, stating that those patients receive “nothing but the best care!” From Heather, Madalyn has learned about how much passion, advocacy, and heart goes into nursing care. Madalyn also recognizes Heather for being her daughter’s nurse when she had to bring her daughter to the Emergency Department. She describes how great the care was that Heather provided and how Heather also ensured that Madalyn was OK, as well. Heather made sure her daughter had kid-friendly meals that she would actually eat and she was able to find time for her daughter to safely venture outside of the small Emergency Department room. Madalyn writes, “These little things made all of the difference to my daughter. Overall, the experiences I have had with Heather, both personally and professionally, motivate me to be the best nurse I can be in the future. By following Heather’s lead, I will be able to care for patients with all of my heart and advocate for them when they need me to.”

Others nominated this month include Heather Penticoff, Autumn Summers, Melanie Morgan, Amelia Klavenga, Abby Sadler, Capri Little, Mazy Trimble, Ekhayne Ocon, Kristen Remmers, Barbara Lloyd, Nancy Carroll, Megan Loomis, Debbie Lyons, Erin Lamm, and Joan Mason.

Continue Delivering Excellence: Every Patient, Every Time! Take PRIDE in what you do at FHN!

Please keep your eyes open for others demonstrating our PRIDE standards and nominate them for PRIDE Champion or our Golden Globe recognition program for leaders! Be sure to include details in your nomination to ensure their excellence is portrayed as you have witnessed it. Thank you!

No Child Wet Behind Diaper Drive a Success!

We had beautiful weather for this year's third annual No Child Wet Behind diaper drive sponsored by our Value Support Team! Many families reported how much they appreciated the donated items. We saw about 225 cars and served about 500 children and their families that day! The Sake Kids Alliance Car Seat Safety Team reported that they completed close to 30 car seat checks, as well.

Thank you to each person who donated money, diapers, wipes, and skin care products! Our team counted 50 packages of diapers, 50 packages of wipes and 25 bath and lotion products donated. In total, $2,300 was donated via the FHN Foundation, which purchased an additional 2,000 diaper packages, 800 packages of wipes, 50 diaper creams, and 400 baby bath and lotion packs.

We also donated a wagon and a few toys from our partnership with the Starlight Foundation, and were able to fill it with more donations from our Amazon Good360 donation of returned consumer goods sponsored by a local donor. WREX 13 came out and gave us air time and a story published online with great coverage of our event.

The Admitting Department was drawn as the lucky winner of a pizza party for their donations!

Thank you to our Purchasing Team for helping secure the Medline purchase with donated dollars! Thank you also to our EVS partners who help put the CDR back together after we moved out. Thank you to Doug Toepfer for traffic cones and vests and Quincy for leading the directing of cars. Thank you to our Facilities gentlemen who drove the FHN truck. Thank you to my subcommittee for their planning work: Miranda Wilson, Chad Gasmund, Melissa Grindey, Amy Prowant, Kimberly Wichman, Sara Luecke, Danielle Wittig, Barb Lessman, Kaitlyn McNutt, and Megan Loomis!

And finally, a huge thank you to these awesome event Volunteers who organized diaper sizes, stuffed bags with wipes, soap and lotions, marked boxes with donation signage, walked about the cars to get orders, helped direct traffic, packed and unpacked the FHN truck taking items out to Lincoln Mall, or helped in any way to make this all work! Chelsea Kile, Lily Curtiss, Bethany Dickman, Jessica Ward, Danielle Wittig, Keri Schubert, Melissa Grindey, Brenda Offerman, Amy Prowant, Kimberly Wichman, Maddie Obert, Amy Schulz, Stephanie Snider, Allyson Wilken, Haley Auer, Sarah Luecke, Marquia Wittfield, Angela Newmar (SCHD), Dawn Clark, Cara Arand, Tammy Pals, Megan Loomis, Quincy Carter, Kaitlyn McNutt, and Barb Lessman.

- Linn Carter

FHN Career Corner

There are many career opportunities within FHN. If you or someone you know is interested in new challenges go to our Career page, displaying the latest open positions.

Help Spread the News: We’re Here, For You!

We have a lot to be proud of at FHN, from our talented, dedicated staff to the many advanced capabilities we offer our patients. We’re working hard every day to be sure we provide excellent care to our patients.

Each week, look to the Focus for good news to share about FHN in the form of downloadable flyers you can print and post or hand out to patients who may be interested. Also look for links to our most recent radio interviews and past interviews to listen to and recommend to others. Don’t forget to Like us on Facebook! Please encourage patients, friends, and family to also take advantage of these FHN information resources. Thanks for your help in promoting FHN!

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion and Worldwide Health

May is …
Arthritis Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Hepatitis Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Nurses Month
National Osteoporosis Awareness Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
National Women’s Health Month
Older Americans Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month
Healthy Vision Month
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month

Weeks to Note:
Don’t Fry Day May 26
World No Tobacco Day May 31

Days to Note:
Don’t Fry Day May 26
World No Tobacco Day May 31

Indigenous peoples across North America celebrate the April – May Iroquois Strawberry Season in April and May. It is a time of thanksgiving and performing the Great Feather Dance.

Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month in May. The Senate of Canada passed a motion in December 2001 designating May as Asian Heritage Month. Canadians take part in festivities commemorating the legacy of Asian Canadians and their many contributions which have helped Canada become the multicultural and diverse nation it is today.

The United States also celebrates May as Asian Heritage Month. Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have strengthened the U.S. as a nation. Many ethnic groups worked tirelessly to build a national railroad, paving the way for western expansion. The first Asian/Pacific Heritage Week was celebrated in 1979, in response to little recognition of this population during the 1976 bicentennial. By 1990, the celebration was one month long and then made official in 1992.

May is National Older Peoples Month in the United States. It was established by presidential proclamation in 1963. The entire nation is encouraged to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. It is celebrated across the country through ceremonies and events.

Both Canada and the United States celebrate Jewish Heritage Month in May. The event provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the incredible contributions that Jewish people have made to the country and in communities across North America.

May is the time of the May Hopi Kachina Dances for Indigenous people across North America. During late spring and early summer, long lines of Kachina Dancers representing many spirit-powers perform dances in Hopi pueblos.

The Jewish celebration of Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost, is May 26 – 27. Pentecost means 50, and is celebrated on the 50th day at the end of Passover. Shavuot celebrates the time when the Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

The people of Hong Kong and Korea celebrate Buddha’s Birthday on May 26. Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world, exceeded in numbers only by Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, was founded in Northern India by the first known Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.

May 26 is National Sorry Day in Australia. Also known as Journey of Healing Day, it commemorates the history of forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and the painful repercussions of that action.

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