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Wednesday we recognized 17 All-Stars, 4 All-Star Physicians and 6 Ambassadors for being role models of our CARE values. The 27 were chosen out of 71 nominees for a three month period.  The following is a list of those who were recognized as All-Star Associates, All -Star Physicians and Ambassadors and the areas of Allen where they work.  View the honoree picture, click here.  Click here to read each of their nominations and see the list of all the 71 nominees.

All -Star Associates Janice Songstad, UMP/ ASC Brenda Anderson, Volunteer Services John Knox, Administration Adela Bajrektarevic, Housekeeping Diane Slade, Nutrition & Dining Merisha Mustedanagic, MSA All -Star Physicians Theresa Brandt, 4 Ortho Friederik Fischer, M.D., Resident Zahida Zecic, 4 Ortho Timothy Horrigan, M.D., Chief MO Cindy Crane, Nutrition & Dining Amit Monga, M.D., Hospitalist Anna Cullen, Emergency Keith Ruffcorn, M.D., Emergency Nikki Haan, Emergency Ambassadors Kirsten Lindholm, Emergency Tina Auge, 3 Medical  Valerie Hileman, 4 NET Holly Dorn, 3 Surgical Adriane McKernan, Nutrition & Dining Christopher Hill, D.O., Emergency Betty Reuter, Nutrition & Dining Wissam Jaber, M.D., Cardiology Krystle Primus, Cardiac Rehab Brendia Isabell, Ortho Traction Christine Schaeffer, Wound Clinic Debbie Vivians, Nutrition & Dining

Congratulations to all who received recognition! I thought it was also a good time to share with you some positive feedback we have recently received in the Administrative office: 

• The daughter of a patient on 3 Medical stopped in personally to tell us what a “top notch” staff we have.  She mentioned in particular Emily on day shift and Cortney on night shift and also recognized environmental service staff Judith and JoAnn.  She stated that all staff go “way above and beyond.”
• A patient of the Allen Pain Clinic sent a letter that complimented Dr. Hawkins for the “very professional, yet personal, caring mannerism.”  She also complimented nurse Angelic for her caring attitude.  In part she stated, “I have recommended others to this service and will continued to do so. These days it can be difficult to find caring, professional staff, but they get an A+.”
• A patient sent comments to me about the nursing care in our Emergency Department.  In part she wrote, “I can’t say enough about how good the nursing care was at Allen.”  

All this feedback goes to show that patients and their family members really do notice the difference in care.  You can bet that they will tell others about their experience, and that’s how Allen can remain the area’s leader in providing health care services. 



Allen Associates Lead State in Flu Vaccination

KWWL produced a story this week on flu vaccination rates for Iowa hospital employees. Allen employees top the list, which was published statewide earlier this week.  Click here to read the script or view the story.




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!!!! WARNING  !!!!

Not following these instructions exactly could compromise the user's personal network account and the user would be held responsible.

1)     Click START

2)     Click All Programs

3)     Right-click Internet Explorer

4)     Click Run As…

5)     Enter IHS\ (same username used to access email)

6)     Enter (same password used to access email)

7)     Click OK

8)     Navigate to Kudos Korner

9)     Submit a Kudos (as you have historically)

10)  CLOSE the Internet Explorer window

!!!!! Failure to close the Internet Explorer window could result in a compromised account !!!!!

It is imperative that you complete step 10, or anyone can submit under your name.