November 2024 - The Pulse
DAISY Award Recipient - Kelly Lee
Kelly Lee, RN was presented with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at a reception with her family and co-workers last week. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform daily.
A portion of the nomination submission read: "Kelly Lee is a true patient advocate and champion by ensuring patients receive the care and treatments they deserve. One night, Kelly Lee came on shift and continued advocating for a patient who left and needed home oxygen. Kelly Lee made it her priority to check in on the patient and keep them updated on the process to arrange home oxygen. She was a diligent advocate for the patient making repeated phone calls to an ancillary healthcare agency to ensure the patient received their home oxygen knowing this patient had a limited supply that was sent from the hospital. The patient called the next day and said they'd gotten the oxygen. All because of Kelly Lee's perseverance and dedication."
Congratulations, Kelly Lee! You are a wonderful nurse and advocate for our patients.
Girls' Night Out: Wellness & Wine
Girls' Night Out: Wellness and Wine is less than a week away, and we've almost got a FULL house! Join us for a night packed with expert insights and inspiration on all the hottest trends in health and wellness, heart health, and weight management. We are thrilled to have Dr. Carly Quam from McFarland Clinic, Dr. Suzy Feigofsky from Iowa Heart Center, Dr. Jill Murray and Cara Vogl, ARNP from the St. Anthony Clinic and Chronic Care Center as our speakers. You'll also enjoy movement and meditation sessions led by Keeley Young, owner of Releve Barre and Yoga Studio, recharge and move between talks.
*Yoga mats or a beach towel are recommended as guests will be seated on them during presentations and using them for the movement portion of the program.
Click here to learn more and register for the event.
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Halloween Fun! Costume Winner: Lab!
If you have not had a chance to browse the department's Halloween costume photos, head to the St. Anthony Facebook page to take a look!
Hope everyone had a great Halloween!
We Are One St. Anthony - Gratitude
When our mood is low our problems feel overwhelming and can consume us. Bringing something to mind that we are grateful for can help us shift into a more productive and positive mindset.
The following are tips to help you shift to a Gratitude Perspective:
- Look at the good things. Spend a few moments, each day, thinking about what you are grateful for in your life.
- Keep a gratitude journal. Write down one to three things that you feel appreciative of, each day.
- As you go through your busy day, be more aware of the little things such as the sunrise or a child's laugh.
Gratitude may be one of the simplest yet most powerful tools we can access daily to lift our moods, move us into a more positive state of mind and transform our lives and the lives of those around us.
Events and Other Happenings:
Tree of Love Ceremony
St. Anthony Hospice will present the Tree of Love Ceremony in the hospital Atrium on Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 1:00pm.
Order forms for the ornaments are now available at coffee & gift shop, Home Health & Hospice office (located at 1524 US HWY 30), online, or by calling the Hospice office at 712-794-5279. Last day for orders to be placed will be Wednesday, November 6th.
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Bomgaars Ladies Night THIS Sunday, November 3 at the Carroll location.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to our St. Anthony Cancer Center.
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November marks National Diabetes Month
The Chronic Care Center's Diabetes Team will be hosting an event on Thurs. Nov. 21st at the Carroll REC Center.
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Make sure you are up to date with your Tdap! (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)
Whooping cough infections are on the rise and can be life-threatening, especially to infants. Take extra precautions around young children if you are coughing and sneezing.
Be sure to notify Employee Health when you get your update!
(www.everydayhealth.com, August 20,2024)
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Patient Finance celebrated during National PAM Week!
The patient financial services team at St. Anthony plays an integral role in patient account management and is essential to supporting our organization’s ability to care for our communities.
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Catholic Social Teaching
"Community, Family, Participation "
Meet your new co-workers who joined us this past month.
- Toni - Mental Health
- Shelby - Food Nutrition
- Emma - Mental Health
- Hannah - Carroll Clinic
- Claire - Food Nutrition
- Cassandra - Nursing Home
- Charleigh - Food Nutrition
- Emmersynn - Food Nutrition
- Matthew - Mental Health
- Annette - Food Nutrition
- Gipsy - Food Nutrition
- Haley - Mental Health
- Amena - Food Nutrition
- Kari - Carroll Clinic
- Felicia - Surgery
- Marin - Food Nutrition
- Gabryela - Food Nutrition
- Claudia - Radiation Oncology
- Jana - Rehab Services
- Macy - MedSurgPeds
- Kelsey - Admissions
- Nya - Food Nutrition
- Erin M - CT
- Robb - CT
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Our condolences for your loss this past month
- Brook M. (HR) for the loss of her grandmother
- Faye H. (HIM) for the loss of her mother
- Linda B. (Authorization) for the loss of her mother
- Crystal D. (Patient Finance) for the loss of her grandmother
- Frannie R. (Nursing Home) for the loss of her father
- Kelsey T. (Patient Reg.) for the loss of her grandfather
Sister Maris Kerwin, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, 89, died on October 25, 2024, at St. Rose Convent, La Crosse, Wis. She was in the 65th year of her religious profession.
Sister Maris grew up in Carroll and attended St. Joseph School, St. Angela Academy and St. Anthony Nursing School all in Carroll. After graduating with a nursing degree, she entered St. Rose Convent. Sister Maris had a long healthcare career, and we will remember her as a kind, quiet soul. May she rest in peace.
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This year’s Employee Giving Campaign has
kicked off, focusing on patient care room chairs and outdoor care areas at the Nursing Home. All employees will be receiving information in the mail and by email!
- The Patient and Family Advisory Council has focused on improving furniture in patient care areas, especially in med/surg/peds rooms, to enhance the patient experience. A better environment supports recovery, boosts preventive care, and improves safety. St. Anthony plans to replace 20 chairs, with the Annual Employee Giving Campaign as a funding start.
- In the Nursing Home, residents enjoy sunny days in the front area, and the campaign aims to enhance this by funding a wheelchair-accessible swing, canopy repairs, and other outdoor improvements. Time outdoors has been shown to improve sleep, reduce depression, aid mental recovery, and boost motivation.
You can support this year’s program through a one-time donation, or through payroll deductions. Payroll deductions would begin January 1 and occur throughout the 26 pay periods in 2025. Employees also have an opportunity to support this campaign online, by clicking here.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
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