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Consultants from Press Ganey have begun working with our staff in the areas of surgical services and the emergency department. On June 1st a multi-disciplinary committee comprised of surgeons from the various specialties, along with representatives from administration, management and Press Ganey, met to review issues that need to be addressed in order to improve our surgical services. At the same time, Press Ganey is helping us evaluate ways we can better process patients in the emergency department. In the end, these changes will help us further improve the quality of service we provide and improve patient satisfaction with Allen Hospital.
We have joined Thomson Reuters “Care Discovery” data base program and are now starting to get timely reports that compare our complication and mortality rates, length of stay and charges to the top 10% of medium community hospitals across the country. Our risk-adjusted mortality rate and average length of stay is very close to the top 10%,
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but our complication rate increased and far exceeded the top 10%. We are drilling into why this occurred and what we can do to reduce complications. The data base will also provide individual physician reports that will show how each physician compared to their peers in terms of mortality, complications, length of stay, cost per case and other key measures. We will be providing staff physicians with their individual reports.
William Leaver, president and CEO of the Iowa Health System, visited Allen Hospital Tuesday, June 7th. He provided managers with an update regarding Iowa Health System growth initiatives, management development programs that have been put in place and the System’s response to the government’s proposed Accountable Care Organization (ACO) guidelines. The System is on the verge of adding another major hospital system located in Illinois. As this becomes finalized, I will provide you with further details.
Hope you had a great week.
June Forums Are Almost Over – Don't Miss Out!
Review the schedule and work with your supervisor to attend.
If you've already attended one of the June Forums, please complete our brief survey.
| Green Team Wildflower Garden Update |
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This last hot Saturday afternoon, June 4, a great group of volunteers finished placing the bullet edgings around the moon crescent flower beds, then put metal legs on the arbor and set it into the center of the two crescents. It was amazing to see how everyone worked together to get so much done.
Thanks to the group pictured below and also to Doug, Lesley and Heather Smith for supplying their pick-up and helping us bring two loads of the bullet edgings from Shell Rock Quarry and unload them here at Allen.
We are almost finished with this project. This week we plan to weather-proof the arbor. Anyone interested in a fun project Saturday morning, or at another convenient time, please contact me by email:pederspe@ihs.org
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| L to R: Thomas Williams, nurse at Allen; Thomas's son, Brad (hat off just for picture), Trish Pedersen, Allen Work Rehab; Ray Pedersen, Trish's husband; Heather Berst, Allen Housekeeping, and her children Brianna and Brandon. Caroline Tharp, Master Gardener (to be) was taking the picture. |
Steps To Financial Fitness
JP Morgan Financial Education Program
Schedule and more information on June sessions.
Nurse Volunteers Needed at Jubilee Free Clinic in Waterloo
Licensed nurses (any level) are needed to join the volunteer team of physicians, providers and support staff at Jubilee Free Clinic. The clinic is open on Saturday mornings from 9-11:30 am. Any amount of time you are willing to share is welcomed and appreciated.
In 2010, Jubilee served over 400 patients for various medical needs, including preventative care, treatment of chronic illness and urgent care needs. Jubilee is an incredibly valuable service to our community, and many are dependent on these dedicated volunteers for their health care.
Please contact Kristin Wentworth (235-3760) if you are interested in helping.
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WANT TO ADVANCE YOUR EDUCATION?
Take the LEAP!
As professionals, you inspire and encourage others to reach for their dreams and to push themselves toward excellence. But what about you? Do you have a dream of furthering your education? If so, now is the time to do it, and Allen College can help! We now offer a number of post-licensure opportunities to meet the needs of working professionals.
Check out the exciting post-licensure options at Allen College. Go ahead! Take the leap toward your dreams today!
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Congratulations Viv,
on 39 years with
Allen Health System!
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Allen Gift Shop News
June 20
Gold Coast Jewelry Sale
7:00am – 4:00pm
Meeting Room 5
June 28
Masquerade $5.00 Jewelry Sale
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| Discover France & Italy with Allen College |
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Join Dr. Jerry Durham and Allen College Alumni & Friends for a trip to France and Italy, May 11-21, 2012.
This 11-day trip will depart from Chicago and take you to Paris, Florence, the Tuscan countryside and Milan, Italy.
CEUs are available, as the trip includes medical visits in both countries mixed in with breathtaking sightseeing.
Highlights include:
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- Visit to Monet's gardens at Giverny.
- Visit the Florence Nightingale Memorial at Santa Croce Cloisters in Florence.
- Journey through Tuscany and enjoy a wine-tasting with lunch at the 15th-century-castle Vicchiomaggio.
- Look up Michelangelo's "Last Supper" in Milan.
- Learn about contemporary healthcare topics and issues in France, Italy and the European Union.
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| Contact Kristin Teig Torres for more details at 319-226-2016 or email teigtk2@ihs.org. |
| Allen Hospital Honored at NAMI 25th Anniversary Celebration |
| Allen Hospital was among individuals and organizations honored at the 25th anniversary celebration of NAMI Black Hawk County on June 7. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) works to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness, focusing on advocacy, education and mutual support. NAMI Black Hawk County draws support from metro area hospitals, physicians, nurses, counselors, mental health and social service agencies and the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hawkeye Community College, the Waterloo Center for the Arts and the Courier. Allen has provided office space and support to NAMI since 1994. |
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CORRECTION:
June 3 Friday Edition
Super Star Heart Walkers
Kathy Berning was accidentally listed as "Cheryl". The correction was made immediately to the online Friday Edition after we were notified of the mistake on June 3.
(L to r) Kari Beschorner, Barb Jacobs, Linda Wentz, Mona Rahlf, Jan Fuelling, Kathy Berning. Not pictured: Angie Fuller
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Ice Cream Social
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
(207 W. Louise St. - one block south of Allen)
Tuesday, June 14
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Beef burgers, cole slaw, potato salad, rotini salad, pie, ice cream, lemonade, coffee.
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