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Earlier this year, administration made the decision to continue utilizing Joint Commission for our hospital’s accreditation rather than DNV (Det Norske Veritas, headquartered in Norway). Both companies are approved by Medicare. DNV is newer to the accreditation business and focuses on standards that are different from Joint Commission's. The vast majority of hospitals in Iowa and other states still use Joint Commission for accreditation.
We undergo a site survey by the Joint Commission every three years. Allen Hospital is due for one anytime now. Since the surveys are unannounced, we no longer know exactly when surveyors will drop in. Being ready is the key to success.
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Joint Commission has moved away from just reviewing policies and procedures. Although they still do this, they spend considerable time on patient units reviewing charts and asking questions of employees and patients. All of us should be knowledgeable about Allen Hospital’s mission and vision. See the box below for the current mission and vision statements. Surveyors look for a variety of things including outdated medications, responsiveness to the patient’s needs, appropriate documentation, effectiveness of our performance improvement efforts and the extent to which we protect patient confidentiality. These are all things we should be doing routinely, and I expect we will be able to convey that message to the surveyors. A number of hospital managers have been serving as chapter leaders by reviewing specific chapters of the Joint Commission manual and then working to ensure that we are in compliance with the standards in those chapters.
Make no mistake about it: these surveys are important. Most people, even non-health care professionals, understand what the Joint Commission is and the importance of being accredited. Loss of accreditation by the Joint Commission can mean that Medicare will no longer fund the hospital for services provided. Let’s show the Joint Commission what a great hospital Allen is.
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The Board of Directors has restated the Allen Hospital mission and
vision statements. Here are the 2011 updates:
The mission of Allen Hospital is to improve the health care of the people
and communities we serve.
The vision of Allen Hospital is to provide the best outcome for every
patient every time.
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Yummy, can't wait until
St. Patrick's Day
Allen Cafe Special
Thursday, March 17
Try a slice of Corn Beef n Cabbage Pizza!
Check out the Display Station for a Corn Beef Wrap grilled to perfection on our Panini Press!
For dessert, YOU deserve a Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Brownie served with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce and topped with an Andes Mint!
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CARE Counts Luncheon Corrections
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Correction:
Left: Dr. Sargent, Dr. Crandall and John Knox, CEO.
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We apologize for omitting Shannon Lindeland's Care Counts Ambassador stories in last week's Friday Edition. Please read her stories below:
We had a patient who was homeless and had lived a hard life. Many would have written him off as a lost cause, but Shannon spent a lot of time trying to educate him on changing his life style so that he would have a better life. She spent additional time calling different pharmacies, trying to find a pharmacy that had the cheapest prices for the patient so that he would be more apt to be compliant. The patient was discharged and two days later, he arrived at our nurses station with a beautiful mum plant for all the staff that cared for him and treated him well. He also gave a special thank-you card to Shannon for all the time she spent helping him.
Another story - Shannon was taking care of a patient who suffered a stroke post- op. He was aphasic and was getting frustrated that he wasn't getting across to staff what his needs were. Shannon took the time to sit down with him and listened to him until he finally was able to say that he wanted to sleep in his own bed at home!
Shannon had many other tasks she could have been doing, but she knew it meant a lot to the patient to show patience as he struggled with his ability to express himself. This is what Shannon does every day. She makes sure the patients get what they need. You should have seen the smile on the patient's face and the hug he gave Shannon when he finally got across to her what he was saying!
Way to go Shannon!
Allen College Honors Project Kicks off Seeds for the Fatherless Shoe Drive
Where Shoes Become SOLES on Their Feet
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Symbols Of Love Encouragement and Support for orphaned, abandoned, and fatherless children close to home and far away.
DROP OFF NEW OR GENTLY-USED SHOES NEW SOCKS AND NEW SHOE LACES
at the Allen Café or Allen College Barrett Forum
March 28th - April 3rd
The shoe drive is an Allen College honors project conducted in partnership with Seeds for the Fatherless.
Seeds for the Fatherless is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been caring for orphaned, abandoned, and the fatherless close to home and far away since 2005. Learn more at www.seedsforthefatherless.org.
If you have questions or need more information email us: shoedrive@home.seedsforthefatherless.org
Financial donations can be made at www.justgive.org and designate Seeds for the Fatherless as your charity.
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Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Workshop
Click here for more information on objectives and registration form.
Boxes will be available at registration to collect donations of personal care items, laundry products or diapers/wipes to be distributed to area shelters. If you can't attend seminar and still would like to donate, please contact Women's Health.
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One Open Forum Left
Sunday, March 13
6:10 - 7:00 am
South Dining Room |
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Please take a moment to fill out the survey on line.
Click here.
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Save the Date
The Beat Goes On
April 15, 2011
Click here for registration information and form.
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Allen Hospital to Host
Healthcare Education Fair
Allen Hospital will be hosting an Education Fair on March 16th, from 11am to 4pm, in the South Dining Room. If you are interested in pursuing a healthcare career or furthering your education, this is the place for you. The fair will include many area colleges and universities. Representatives will be on site to discuss their programs and the many options available for enrollment. Human Resources will also be on site to discuss reimbursement options available to Allen employees. Please consider coming to this great opportunity to learn more about the many career options in healthcare today!
- Erin Peters, MSN, RN, Professional Development Coordinator
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Top 10, a peer nominated award, will recognize a group of excellent nurses at Allen Hospital. Allen's Top 10 will replace the Nursing Recognition Award from past years. Nomination forms will be available in each department and should be returned to the Clinical Services office. To print off a nomination form, click here.
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| Spring is just around the corner...soon we will be pulling out our shorts and swimming suits. Want to join up with a group of people who are as health-conscious as you are? Join Weight Watchers at Allen. Click here for more details. |
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Allen Gift Shop News
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Members Only Event
Allen Gift Shop
Tuesday, March 15
9:00am - 6:00pm
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15% off one item with your postcard for Auxiliary Members
Not a member? Sign up today at the Allen Gift Shop!
Refreshments will be served and drawing held for a gift basket.
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March 22 and 23
South Bend Chocolate
April 25 and 26
Books Are Fun
May 26 and 27
Scrubs and Beyond
June 8
Egyptian Sheets Sale
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All events are held in Meeting Room #5
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