March 2025 - The Pulse
Great Iowa Nurses
Jane Hackfort and Christina Johnson
Jane Hackfort, RN, OCN, and Christina Johnson, RN, BSN, have been named Great Iowa Nurses through the Great Iowa Nurse Program. One hundred and eight Iowa nurses have been recognized as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. The program, formerly 100 Great Iowa Nurses, annually honors Iowa nurses for their contributions to the nursing profession.
Join us for a reception honoring Jane and Christina on Wednesday, March 19, from 3-4:30 PM in the Hospital Atrium.
St. Anthony Earns 2 Women's Choice Awards!
St. Anthony Regional Hospital has been named in two awards as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®! The award signifies that St. Anthony is in the top Patient Experience national rank as 34 out of 1,005 hospitals, (St. Anthony is classified as a medium hospital). St. Anthony is also in the top 4% for Emergency Care.
“The Women’s Choice Award is so much more than an award. As one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience and Emergency Care, your entire hospital and all of your service lines are lifted up for the exceptional experience you provide – not only for women but for all patients,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award.
St. Anthony Surgery Receives Go Clear Award
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The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), has named St. Anthony Regional Hospital a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. This award recognizes St. Anthony for its commitment to patient and workplace safety by taking a comprehensive approach to ensuring a smoke-free environment wherever surgical smoke is generated.
AORN’s Go Clear Award signifies that St. Anthony's surgical teams have successfully completed the comprehensive, evidence-based program and adopted technologies to ensure a surgical smoke-free environment for patients and staff.
Surgical smoke is a hazardous byproduct of any surgery involving a laser or an electrosurgical unit. Although research, professional organizations, and the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) identified surgical smoke as harmful many years ago, this byproduct continues to be a safety hazard in the operating room. The Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation (Go ClearTM) Program was developed to help perioperative teams improve safety efforts and protect staff and patients from the hazards of surgical smoke.
Events and Other Happenings:
Paper Pie Book Sale!
The book sale is March 13 & 14 in the Atrium!
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Child Care Survey
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance employee benefits, we are gathering more information on child care needs among our employees.
Over the next two weeks, we hope to collect your feedback and help us assess the impact of potential child care benefits and guide future initiatives.
The survey is currently open and will remain open through Friday, March 14th. Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your input!
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We Are One St. Anthony - Filters
Our experiences, along with who we are, shape our view of the world.
Here are some tips to become more aware of our filters and expand our point of view.
- Create an open and inclusive environment for different perspectives so you're not filtering out another way of seeing something.
- Have open and honest conversations. Make it a habit to summarize key point after discussions.
- Get curious. If you are stuck, ask yourself, "What if?..." "Is there another solution?"
Who we are and how we've experienced life make us all unique. When we actively seek out other perspectives, we reduce our blindspots, expand our view of the world, and reach more powerful solutions.
Treasuring Talent: Sylvia Sporrer, House Supervisor
Treasuring Talent is a voluntary program established by the E2 Committee where individual employees are highlighted from our staff. The program is a way for our hospital, surrounding clinics & community to get to know and appreciate the incredible team of people serving at St. Anthony Regional Hospital.
Love your job at St. Anthony? Submit an entry to the E2 Committee to be featured!
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Sylvia has been with St. Anthony for over 45 years and currently works in our Emergency Department.
Sylvia has been recognized by her co-workers for her helpfulness and her expertise in nursing.
“Sylvia always listens and is willing to help out when needed. She always checks in to make sure our patients are being taken care of with excellence."
Sylvia, you are very much appreciated, and your efforts do not go unnoticed!
Thank you for all your hard work, energy, and effort to make St. Anthony a better place!
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St. Anthony Foundation Scholarships Open Until Friday, March 28!
Don't forget to turn in your applications! Remind your family & friends about this great opportunity. These scholarships are funded in part through the Foundation’s investments and also through the investments of donors and families committed to St. Anthony and the state of local healthcare.
Completed applications must be received by Friday, March 28, 2025. Only one application is needed to be considered for any of the scholarships.
For questions, contact Sarah Foley at ext. 5223 or Allison Streufert at ext. 5287.
St. Anthony Pride Pump at Kimmes Country Store
Have you fueled up at the St. Anthony Pride Pump at Kimmes Country Store on Highway 71? Every year, Kimmes Enterprises and the Kimmes family generously donate a portion of proceeds from each gallon of gas purchased at the Pride Pump back to St. Anthony!
- Liz – The Birth Place
- Jennifer – Specialty Clinic
- Maria – Radiology
- Alexis – Cancer Center
- Guadalupe – Carrol Clinic
- Monica – Food & Nutrition
- Ashton – Food & Nutrition
- Rachel – Carroll Clinic
- Gailee – Environmental Services
- Morgan – Patient Registration
- Christy – Nursing Home
- Amber – Authorizations
- Claire - Food & Nutrition
- May - Food & Nutrition
- Shelby – Specialty Clinic
- Melissa – Nursing Home
- Dr. Wellendorf – Specialty Clinic
- Lisa – HIM
Meet your new co-workers who joined us this past month.
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Our condolences for your loss this past month
- Angie P. (Nursing Home) for the loss of her grandmother.
- Rosa B. (Denison Clinic) for the loss of her grandfather.
- Kim B. (Ortho) for the loss of her mother.
- Dora S. (Mental Health Services) for the loss of her father.
- Karol O. (Mental Health Services) for the loss of her father-in-law.
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Upcoming Meditech Downtimes: Mark Your Calendars!
- Wednesday, March 12 from 3:00-AM – 8:00 AM CT (Meditech Top off)
- Wednesday, April 30 from 2:30AM – 4:30AM CT
- Thursday, May 29 from 2:30AM – 4:30AM CT
- Wednesday, June 25 from 2:30AM – 4:30AM CT
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If you have items to submit for The PULSE, please contact Brandi Strautman.
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