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employees and physicians showcasing how our employees and physicians

are living our values to create a BEST environment.

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on our values of engagement, quality, satisfaction, and integrity.

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While we are all individual pieces of the puzzle and each piece per-forms separate responsibilities, each piece fits together to create one whole image of Beloit Health System. We all need

each other to provide the best possible outcome in meeting patient needs physically, emotionally, and spiritually).

From left, Doris Mulder, Sara Jackson, Jason Nelson, and Brad Ervin

Dawn was nominated by a peer for “going above and beyond” in her position. When she does activities she makes everyone feel special by engaging everyone so they feel included. NorthPointe Terrace held an Easter Egg-stavaganza and she coordinated a pizza party for the residents, staff, and families that wanted to help. That night 6,000 eggs were stuffed. Dawn exemplifies engagement by being a true team player who is more than willing to lend a helping hand. Deidre Bennett, Director of NorthPointe Terrace, says Dawn is, “an awesome person with so many capabilities.” Additionally, Dawn’s work to support our value of satisfaction is evident by the following com-ments from NorthPointe Terrace residents. “I appreciate everything Dawn does! She is one of the hardest working people I know. She enjoys what she does and it shows every day. She always thinks about the other person first above herself! She goes beyond expectation.” “Dawn shows enthusiasm for what she does, and she enjoys doing it. She accepts each of us as individuals. She meets each of us at our level and makes eye contact. She provides great hugs! She makes each of us healthier.” Congratulations to Dawn for living our values of engagement and satisfaction.

Living our Values

Janesville Occupational Health – Highly Engaged Employees My job makes good use of my skills and abilities. Employees at this location recognize that they must work to their full potential to provide diverse services since they have limited staff. Employees wished to be more involved in decision making so they can work to the best of their ability to provide excellent patient care. Quarterly meetings are now being held to talk about how their job abilities can be max-imized. For example, a digital x-ray has now been installed so an employee with licensure can provide BEST patient care by taking images at the Janesville loca-tion. Thank you to our Janesville employ-ees for living our value of Engagement by giving the maximum level of effort. We are so glad you are part of our team! Pulmonology – Leadership Support I respect the abilities of the person to whom I report. Staff were concerned that leadership does not understand their workload or

work environment. Our leadership believes it is very important to understand employees’ challenges so they are best positioned to pro-vide support. As a result of your voices, the director spent time with the evening shift staff to observe the workload when there is a heart case. In addition, Mr. McKevett, President and CEO attended a Pulmonary/Sleep department meeting to discuss the staffs’ concerns and answer questions. Thank you to leadership for supporting our employees. BHS Laboratory – World Change Committee My ideas and suggestions are seriously considered. Employees did not feel there was a process to bring forth new ideas so the World Change Committee was developed as a direct result of your voice in the employee survey. The com-mittee’s purpose is to: provide a method for employees to bring forth ideas, conduct a first-level evaluation of the ideas, pass along ideas to management and then provide feedback to employees. To date this committee has facili-tated the following employee ideas into ac-tion: break room cleaning schedule, TV in break room, the clock-in phone moved, mes-

sage board outside manager’s office, su-pervisors working off shifts and an outpa-tient camera installed. Thank you to our Laboratory employees for brainstorming ideas for a BEST environment! Family Care Center – Increased Communication I am satisfied with the recognition I receive for doing a good job. Several actions have been implemented to provide better communication to employ-ees. A weekly Friday email now keeps all staff in the loop with new information, updates and answers to departmental con-cerns. The director is also now rounding on the off-shift to communicate with em-ployees on both a job well done and to address their concerns.

Highlighting employees’ and leaders’ involvement in building dynamic action plans that find real-world solutions.

Value: Engagement

Value: Engagement

Beloit Hospital Registration staff adopted a family for Christmas this year! They received a family from the Salvation Army that includes a mother with 5 boys, ages 15, 12, 7, 5 and 4 years old. Although they had limited funds of approximately $250 to spend, they found good bargains and were able to purchase several outfits for the boys with many toys and even a gift card for the mother. “We find it is very rewarding for us to do something like this, as this is only our second year. We plan offering this support every year,” says Judi Mahlum, Registration Manager. After purchasing the items, they held a wrapping party which was a fun teamwork event. What a great idea!

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Cari Brown (left) and Ari Sibaja, Hospital Registration, were the co-chairs for the department’s adopt a family program.

At-Home Healthcare is a health system

department focused on improvements,

both in quality and in patient satisfaction.

Deidre Bennett, Interim Director of At-

Home Healthcare, shares some of the re-

cent accomplishments of this service area.

“Our staff is working to reduce health risks

for the patients we see in our community,”

states Deidre. “Infection control is always a

priority. We now have a 96% compliance

with handwashing.” Also, At-Home

Healthcare has no care-related central line,

surgical, or catheter-related infections in

the third quarter of 2015.

Another quality focus is the reduction of

injuries related to falls. At-Home

Healthcare implemented a fall risk pro-

gram with interventions related to the

causes of falls for each patient. This has

brought their year-to-date fall injury rate

from 13% to 5.2%.

“We also continue to look at other risk

areas for our patients and employees. We

want to effectively track and decrease risks

that may cause patients to fall in their

homes.”

The Blue Ribbon of Patient Care Excellence is awarded to employees, workgroups, and physicians who received honorable mention in a Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Value: Satisfaction

Dr. Rojas is very kind, friendly, com-passionate and knowledgeable about his patient’s health. He gets to you as a per-son; not just as his patient.

Heather Kluck, PA is wonderful.

Clinton Clinic is so blessed to have her! She spoke to my teenage son about un-comfortable topics with ease. Thank you!

I needed to reschedule my appointment on short notice and the receptionist (Beloit

Clinic) did a fantastic job at getting me the date I requested. They work hard at trying to satisfy the customer.

Dr. Sellman was very concerned and ex-

plained things to me so I could understand. Very pleased. I am sold on Dr. Sellman as an A-1 physician!

Sarah Ford, Endocrinology RN, is just an amazing nurse! She really knows

her patients and addresses ALL their con-cerns.

Top-notch A+ service from nurses

Chris, Robin, Linda and LeAnn. Seriously, they were all very helpful and amazingly nice! (Family Care Unit)

In addition, the department just received a

patient satisfaction award from Fazzi, a na-

tional organization dedicated to improving

homecare and hospice services. The award

names At-Home Healthcare as one of the top

home health agencies in the customer satis-

faction arena and a winner of the Patient

Satisfaction Award of Distinction.

A few of the At-Home Healthcare team members include from left: Brianna Grayless, Office Assistant; Rose Borrett, RN; Collins Freeman, RN; Ellen Holte, RN; Rick Oselio, PT; Amy Oselio, OT; Nancy Fiege, RN; and Sarah Bowman, PT.

“CMS is now evaluating and comparing

home health agencies in key quality areas

similar to hospital comparisons,” adds

Deidre. “Our staff has done a great job in

reaching these new levels of quality and

satisfaction. They work together as a team

to provide the best possible care to our

patients.”

Values: Quality & Satisfaction

Value: Engagement

Have a question about something going on in our health system or a suggestion for how we can have a BEST environment?

Suggestion: I really liked the employee questions/suggestion section that was in the BETTER TOGETHER newsletter. Is there any way this could be brought back? I thought it was a great way to get questions an-swered that many of us have. Response: We are glad to hear that employees ap-preciate our organization openly provid-ing answers to employee questions and suggestions. We heard your voice and therefore this section will remain in the new Connecting Together newsletter! Employees may email future questions/suggestions to Stephanie Todd at BETTER-TOGETHER@beloithealthsystem.org

I was in this morning as a new patient of Dr. Jack Wang in Family Medicine. I had a new patient appointment scheduled for a future date, but he was able to get me in for a more immediate appointment based on what I have going on, when another appointment of his had cancelled. Starting with Dr. Wang’s nurse, I was very pleased with my first appointment with Dr. Wang and am happy that he was highly recommended to me. My goal was to find a long term doctor and I believe Dr. Wang and his nurse are that perfect match. Dr. Wang had ordered some lab work following my appointment. I just want to share with you how awesome the gentleman who took my labs was. I was there at about 11:40, but didn’t catch his name. When he called my name in the waiting area, he was smiling….like he was happy to help me! Then while prepping my arm, he explained everything!

A kind word, a welcoming smile and a top-notch level of professionalism can make all the difference for our patients—and they are grateful for all you do to make their time with us remarkable!

I have never been a fan of getting blood drawn. Getting shots is no big deal, but I hate lab work! However, he made the experience very fun and relaxing. It wasn’t painful. He made conversation, but not just any – he related to me and made the conversation personal in just the short time I was with him. I am a supervisor of a call center and I know all too well that we rarely hear good about our employees. However, today I got to experience 2 different people who were both happy to help me and really appeared like they enjoy what they do. Actually, as I digress about this, even Dr. Wang’s scheduler, Kim, was great when assisting me after my appointment. All around today…a great experience.

— Amanda B.

Value: Satisfaction

The Patient’s Voice

Suggestion: At the 2014 holiday, my family and I were speaking about workplace incentives and I remarked how I thought receiving a turkey for the holiday was such a blessing, especially when times are tight. However, I got to think-ing if Beloit Health System is considering do-ing this wonderful service again would they consider giving out hams? Response: Thank you for your suggestion. We recognize that families have different holiday meal tra-ditions. At the 2015 holiday season Beloit Health System was happy to give a ham as a gift of appreciation to employees, physicians and volunteers.

Holiday Moments Check out Connecting Together online for more photos of holiday moments

Elizabeth Mondragon-Intermediate and husband Jeremiah-Intermediate and sister in law Melissa Mondragon-Cardiology

Doris Mulder-VP of Nursing Hospital and son Brian Mulder-APNP non-Surgical Orthopedics at NP and Lee Lane

Wendy Najera-FCC and sister in law Patricia Najera-Lab

Eboni Pabst-Clinic Registration and daughter Jalin Harris and niece Johhna Dumas-both Clinic Registration

Kelly Reidenbach-Float Pool and son Sean Byrne-Counseling Care Center

Julie Riese—Patient Experience Advi-sor and sister Lori McKee—JRC

Julia Rogers-Central Scheduling BC and brother Joe Martin-Maintenance BC, daughter Jessica Rogers BC 4th Floor Appt. Desk

Patricia Scott-Central Service and daughter Jessica Cioni-Riverside Terrace PCA

Nadine Slocum-Pediatrics BC and daughter Amanda Slocum-HIM BC

Michelle Sumpter-Patient Registration and daughter Miranda Johnson-Dietary and Janet Sumpter-grandmother-Volunteer AlertLine

Lori Taylor-HIM Hospital, mother Brenda Chamberlin-Central Supply, daughter Renae Talyor-Registration

Laurie Treptow-Clinic Nursing 4th Floor and daughter Lindy Buroker-Float Pool

Lindsi Wethal-GI and sister Krystal Wethal-Prior Auth/Precert

Lauren Wrightman-Special Care and mother Director of Nursing BC, aunt Nicole Blaser-Radiology and Aunt Claudia Weston-BC

The above employees submitted their in-formation in response to an email that was sent this fall.

Ashley Dionysius-Kim’s daughter-Respiratory

Angel Rosario-Kim’s daughter- Critical Care

Brianna Ennis-Neva’s sister-FCC

The following employees also responded to our email asking for employees who are related.

Brenda Allen-float pool and sister Deb Schindler-ER

Robert Bird-Dialysis and wife Dawn Bird- Registration-Clinic

Debra Blazek-NP Registration and daugh-ter Steph Blazek-ENT Clinic

Sue Boland-PA-C Darien Clinic and daugh-ter Alicia Hookstead-Lab Microbiology

Diane Cavey-Pharmacy and her daughter Molly Cavey-Special Care

Sharon Cox-Oncology and her daughter Briana Cox-Counseling Care

Devin DiGiovanni-Outpatient Coder and mother Susan DiGiovanni-Hospitality

Helen Franklin- BC Allergy and her daughter Helen Clark-ER and daughter in law Chambray DeWitt-Sterile Processing

Donna Jacobson-NP Clinic and sister Pam Prins-ER

Diana Kramer-Recovery and mother Dawn Gerloff-Hospitality

Susan Larson-Lab and husband Derrick Larson-Cancer Center

Diane Lux-Coding and her daughter Tammy Bastian-Clinic GI

I’ve heard it said that Beloit Health System is like one big family. Our team seems to know their fellow employees and we are well known for our friendly atmosphere and hospitality. It’s no wonder that so many people who work at Beloit Health System are related. Mindy Brancamp is a great example of family who’s worked at Beloit Health Sys-tem for many years. Mindy has worked in the Family Care Center for 30 years. Her grandmother, Hazel Melby, worked in the nursery for 27 years retiring in the late 70’s. Melby began work at the previous hospital on Olympian Blvd. Mindy’s mother, Donna Ahrens, worked in ER Registration and Mindy’s daughter, Kayleigh Cleary, currently works in the Float Pool. Mindy states “Beloit Health System is in my blood”. What a great example of dedi-cation and commitment to our patients. Neva-Marie Giles is another example of extended family who work at Beloit Health System. Listed below are eight family members related to Neva.

Neva-Marie Giles-Medical Imaging

Brandon Giles-husband-Lab

Debra Giles-mother-in-law-Lab

Kimberly Medina-Debra’s sister-Lab

Donna Franklin-Debra’s sister- Occ Health Lee Lane

April Giles-sister-in-law-Intermediate

By Carol Vickerman, Dialysis

“Lost 15 pounds.” “Lost 34 pounds.” “Fell better outlook about myself.” “Happier and less stressed.” That’s what some of your co-workers are saying about their NorthPointe Wellness memberships. From weight loss to just feeling better about themselves, BHS employees are not only reaping the physi-cal benefits but the financial ones as well. “Love the employee incentive…keeps me coming on a regular basis.” Ruth Ander-son from Nutritional Services says, “The employee fitness discount gives me an incentive to come even more.” BHS employees pay half of the member-ship fee with the chance to earn ALL of their money back. Just meet the number of visits to NorthPointe Wellness and earn half the money back or, better yet, ALL of it. Now’s the time to sign up.

In 2014, Trish Huebschen, Director of Risk and Quality Management, started a new tracking system to help staff report inci-dents, issues and accidents to provide a safe environment for our patients. It is a quick and easy way to document what happened, where it happened and how we took care of the patient. The Event Reporting Tool can be found on the Hartnet at the far lower left side. The tool is easy to use and any Beloit Health System employee can use it. By clicking on the words event reporting tool and choos-ing the Submit button you will be given a choice according to the event. Unusual Occurrence Event (formally known as incident report). This form is strictly for patient accident, injuries or any untoward event that happens to a patient during their visit to Beloit Health System. This is considered an internal document and should not be shared with patients,

By Julie Riese, Patient Experience Advisor

Value: Quality

families or visitors. An example of some of the actual or potential events, as well as near miss-es in this form are; patient falls, any patient injury, medication errors, patient elopement, equipment/device issues and several others. By filling out this event tool you are making it safer for our patients when they come to our organization. This system makes it easier to report any untoward event on any shift in any department of the system. Additionally, it helps Quality Management track and trend the events so we understand our opportunities for improvement. Complaint Grievance Form is for staff to com-plete when patients have a complaint or griev-ance on a number of concerns. Visitor Form is to document any accidents or incidents that happen to a visitor on our grounds or at any of our facilities. Alert Evaluation Form is used specifically at the clinics for alerts such as patient assist,

medical alert, and computer alert. Security Event Form is strictly for our secu-rity staff. Compliment Event Form is for employees and patients to compliment our staff. We want to make sure that you and your co-workers are acknowledged for your accom-plishments and appreciation. The forms are an efficient way to provide a

safe environment for our patients and em-

ployees. The Event Forms assist in col-

lecting, managing and analyzing data in

order to make effective decisions on our

processes and patient care.

Please feel free to call Julie Riese, Trish

Huebschen, or Kari Listenbee if you have

any questions or need assistance in filling

out the Event Forms.

Value: Engagement

Some of the friendly faces you’ll see at NorthPointe, from left, Debbie Edgington, Power Wellness; Kim Weber, Power Wellness; Shelly Skaife, NorthPointe Health and Wellness; and Jake Dunaway, Power Wellness.

“It keeps me energized and feeling good,” says Stephanie Blazek, an ENT Nurse. Come work out with a co-worker or join one of the FREE classes. How about relaxing in the warm water thera-py pool? Visit us at NorthPointe Wellness to begin your fitness journey.

Sherri Zimmer in Pulmonary says, “I love everything - the people, the facility, and the other members…its home away from home.” You still have time to sign up and get your employee discount for the new year! See us at NorthPointe Wellness or call 815-525-4900.

By Shelley Locke, PharmD The Materials Management department at Beloit Health System is responsible for obtaining all the supplies used at the 14 locations throughout the health system. Their main responsibilities include: con-tract compliance for office and clinical supplies; capital equipment and medical supply purchasing; tracking recalls; service contract tracking; cost containment; prod-uct conversions; assurance of price effi-ciencies; and maintenance of inventory databases. The Materials department was recently relocated to a new area at Beloit Hospital. The group is still located on the first floor, but in what previously was the Business Office area. There are seven perpetual inventories at Beloit Health System including GI, Sur-gery, Storeroom, Central Supply, Beloit Clinic, Emergency Management and Cath Lab that Materials Management oversees. The mailroom services and print opera-tions are also under Materials Manage-ment. This department’s employees are dedicated in making sure supplies are available, so we can care for all our pa-tients. Peggy Kolb, CMRP is the Director of Ma-terials Management, CS Distribution, Mail and Print operations. She has been with the health system for 25 years and re-ceived her Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology from UW Stout, working the first 21 years at Beloit Clinic as the Direc-tor of Support Services. In 2010, she be-came the Director of Materials Manage-ment earning her CMRP Certification. She is currently President-Elect of WHPMMA (Wisconsin Healthcare Purchasing and Materials Management Association), a member of AHRMM (Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Manage-ment) and a member of the Cerner Supply Chain Client Council. DeDe Slagoski, CRCST is the Buyer for the health system and has worked at the health system for 17 years. Dede started in Central Supply working in instrument decontamination/sterilization, distribu-

tion, and case cart setup. Her current role as a Buyer includes product conversions, assisting clinical staff with product issues, dealing with vendors, and assisting with UMCSC contract compliance. Sharon Thom is a Purchasing Assistant who has worked for 37 years at Beloit Health Sys-tem. Sharon started in IS and has an Associ-ate’s degree in Computer Science. The last seven years has been in Materials working with purchase orders, capital equipment procure-ment, and setting up vendor accounts for elec-tronic transmission of data. Lynn Wilson is a Purchasing Assistant who has worked at the health system for 11 years, starting at Beloit Clinic as a Transcription Clerk, and then a Supply Clerk, and now at Beloit Hospital. Lynn’s duties include issuing of pur-chase orders, assisting with inventory monitor-ing, Cerner product build and problem solving. Bonnie Utynek is a part-time Purchasing Assis-tant in Materials Management. Bonnie assists with basic materials duties, primarily with in-voice reconciliation working closely with Ac-counts Payable. She coordinates the uniform sales and cross covers in the mail room. She has worked for 12 years at Beloit Health Sys-tem. Lynn Weaver is a Surgical Tech who has

Back row left to right: Heidi Sherer, Vicki Trotter, Lynn Wilson, Kyle Lindstrom, Dylan Oliger, Peggy Kolb, Dede Slagoski. Front row: left to right, Zosia Lounsbury, Sharon Thom, Nanci Heyerdahl, Ben Hassinger. Not pictured: Bonnie Utynek, Lynn Weaver, Stephanie Longman

worked at Beloit Health System for 23 years. She graduated from the Swedish American Surgical Tech program and started her career as a Surgical Tech. For the last 20 years, Lynn has served as the Surgery Inventory Coordinator for Materi-als Management. Stephanie Longman is the GI Inventory Coordinator who has worked at Beloit Health System for 13 years. She is a GI Tech, but recently moved in the Materials Management department who now also assists with product conversions, and a variety of Materials related duties. Ben Hassinger has worked for the health system for two years first as a CNA in Nursing and for the past year as the CS Inventory Coordinator. Ben has a Bache-lor’s degree in Biology from UW White-water and is part of the Infection Control and Emergency Management Com-mittees. Kyle Lindstrom has worked for the health system for 12 years. He started as a Chef in Hospitality Services and has been work-ing as a Store Room/Receiving Clerk for one year. (Continued on page 8)

Collaborative Practice Corner By: Heidi Christianson, RN, BSN Take a look at that “thingamajig” on the wall in the patient’s room with all the pretty colors and boxes. It is intended to be used as a communication tool and will be an integral part of Collaborative Practice's initiative on the nurse-driven, evidence-based practice of hourly rounding. The research has shown that hourly rounding promotes patient safety, enhances team communication, and allows the staff to anticipate and address patient’s needs in an efficient manner. In preparation for this project the committee found that the “thingamajig" (formally called the staff terminal) had different names for different people. So it was decided to have a CONTEST to "Name the Thingamajig." Name idea submissions should be sent via email to the Collaborative Practice Committee at EmailCollaborativePractice@beloitmemorialhospital.org by JANUARY 30th, 2016. The winning name will be chosen on February 10th and will be featured in the following Connecting Together Newsletter. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate! That's not all that is on the horizon. Look on the other wall in your patient's room and make note of the whiteboard. The Collaborative Practice Committee is looking at evidenced-based support for developing, purchasing, and implementing new whiteboards. That means YOUR INPUT is very important. Be prepared to bring your suggestions to your next unit meeting regarding new whiteboards in your unit. Let's not forget Bedside Reporting. It is a proven method to improve communication, teamwork, and patient satisfaction and safety. The process is progressing and takes effort on everyone's part. Consider being a Bedside Reporting Champion. This is a great leadership op-portunity to do what you already do: be a support and resource to your coworkers for Bedside Reporting. Take the lead and talk to your manager/director to become a Champion!

Value: Engagement

Dylan Oliger has worked for the health system for one year starting as an Equip-ment Operator in Hospitality Services and now working as a Store Room/Receiving Clerk since May. Nanci Heyerdahl has worked for 27 years as a Purchasing Assistant at Beloit Clinic. Nanci also assists in the mail room and helps with training new employees in Ma-terials Management. Heidi Sherer has worked for the health system for 26 years. Heidi works at Beloit Clinic as a Distribution and Receiving Clerk. Heidi also cross covers in the mail room and helps with training new employees in Materials Management. Vicki Trotter has worked for 12 years at the health system. She started at Beloit

Clinic as a Medical Records Clerk, then a Mail-room Clerk, and most recently transition to a Purchasing Assistant in Materials Manage-ment. Zosia Lounsbury has worked for the health system for nine years. She recently joined the Materials Management team in September. She maintains the mailroom and print opera-tions for the health system. Thanks for all of the excellent work this de-partment does each day to keep us prepared and supplied for our jobs, our patients, and the future!

Nanci Heyerdahl, Materials Management Tara Holycross, Lee lane PT Bringa Johnson, NP PT Jack Johnson, Engineering Justin Johnson, Lee lane PT Brittany Keyes, NP PT Leah Keyes, Lee lane PT Heather Kinkade, Registration Peggy Kolb, Materials Management Lisa Kosmicki, Audiology Sharon Lamb, Laboratory Jolie Larsen, Oncology Kristie Latka, PT Hailee Lawver, Intermediate Kelly Leach, NP PT Kyle Lindstrom, Materials Management Patty McAtte, Intermediate Monica Miller, Surgery Dylan Oliger, Materials Management Ashley Pierce, Multi Care Center Brenda Porter, Nursing Admin Betsy Press, Emergency Room Priscilla Sandoval, Multi Care Center Heidi Sherer, Materials Management Deloris Slagoski, Materials Management Shateqwa Smith, PT Debrah Stearns, Oncology Thomas Stelter, Bio Med Betty Swick, Respiratory Sharon Thom, Materials Management Kayce Thompson, Lee Lane PT Vicki Trotter, Materials Management Carrie Uppenkamp, ER Bonnie Utynek, Materials Management Ashley Washko, PT Traci Wileman, Intermediate Lynn Wilson, Materials Management Penny Zummo, NP PT

November 2015 Nominations Gretchen Adams, Surgery Greg Ammon, Admin Keith Anderson, Convenient Care Janet Bell, Community Relations Sheri Bennett, Housekeeping Janell Bertera, Surgery Nicola Boeck, PT Becky Busch, Housekeeping Heidi Christianson, Intermediate Antonina Churches, NP PT Leah Cruz-Morales, PT Sue Dailey, OC West Side Clinic Chambray Dewitt, Sterile Processing Laurie Endres, PT Beverly Froehlich, Housekeeping Kim Garcia, Multi Care Center Ami Garner, Cath Lab Jon Garvin, Housekeeping Patricia Glynn, PT Emily Hahn, OC Clinton Clinic Laura Hanson, OC West Side Clinic Carol Harris, Radiology Nathan Hawley, NP PT Beatrice Heard, Housekeeping Carolyn Hendricks, PT Meghan Jeffers, Surgery Christine Keto, Nursing Admin Debra Koch, PT Lisa Kosmicki, Audiology Vanessa Kuhle, NP PT Kevin Kumlien, Cath Lab Beverly LaMadrid, Critical Care Unit Jerrilyn Larson, Home Health Care Kristie Latka, PT Kalie Lippert, Multi Care Center Jamie McMillan, Multi Care Center Tiffany Mesch, OC Clinton Clinic Brianne Morwood, Dietary Eboni Pabst, Registration Chelsea Phillips, Nursing Admin Ruth Richardson, PT Brenda Richter, Laboratory Holly Riemer, Registration Kathy Rye, OC Clinton Clinic

Mary Scott, OC Clinton Clinic Shateqwa Smith, BMH PT Debrah Stearns, BMH Oncology Lori Symons, BMH, Community Relations Kayce Thompson, Lee Lane Phy. Therapy Vivian VanderVeen, OC Darien Clinic Ashley Washko, PT Lindsi Wethal, Gastroenterology Angel Williams, PT Sherry Wilson, Sterile Processing December 2015 Nominations Mirjeta Asanoska, MRI Tammy Becker, Quality Assurance Mary Bennett, Equipment Operator Nicola Boeck, PT Nate Bothfeld, PT Nicole Braden, Family Care Center Joan Burki, Cashier Amy Carlson, Multi Care Center Annette Chan, Snack Shop Mary Lou Christensen, Oncology Antonina Churches, NP PT Brenda Collins, Critical Care Unit Janice Collins, Laboratory Sharon Collins, HIM Leah Cruz-Morales, PT Jamie DeGarmo, RICOH Charmaine Dick, Surgery Laurie Endres, PT Brianna Ennis, Family Care Center Nettie Ferguson, Intermediate Dr. Jamie Frantz, Orthopaedics Daniel Gage, Joint Replacement Angela Giambartolomei, Housekeeping Brenda Giese, Surgery Patricia Glynn, PT Tammy Green, Critical Care Unit Cindy Groves, Occ Health Lee Lane Kristine Hadley, Surgery Mary Harper, Ambulatory Nathan Hawley, NP PT Rosa Heeg, Central Supply Carolyn Hendricks, PT Kalen Hereford, Housekeeping

Nominations compiled by JoAnn Donoghue, Human Resources

In recognition and appreciation of outstanding effort and service to the patients, visitors or fellow employees of Beloit Health System, the following employees are being thanked:

Would you like to recognize an outstanding employee? Nomination forms can be found on the HartNet. FORMS > GENERAL FORMS > RECOGNITION & APPRECIATION FORMS

Holiday Moments A collection of photos from holiday celebrations and events across the system...

The annual Lovelights event marks the lighting of the Christmas trees in front of the hospital with lights in honor and in memory of thousands.

The Turkey Trot at NorthPointe brings in the crowds on Thanksgiving morning.

The holidays were hamcomplimentary ham to enjoy over the holidays!

Nursing shared the joy with their staffs by creating Cookie Jar gifts

The NorthPointe and NorthPointe Terrace Anniversary celebration once again drew the crowds to the beautifully decorated campus to help ring in the season.

The holidays were ham-tastic with the Holiday Ham Giveaway! Employees, physicians, and volunteers across the system were offered a complimentary ham to enjoy over the holidays!

Nursing shared the joy with their staffs by creating Cookie Jar gifts—a great way to celebrate together and share your appreciation.

Congratulations to Lori Mauel, Finance. She has recently completed her medical coding classes, and has passed the National Certification exam for AAPC.

Congratulations to Sarah Ford, RN in Endocrinology, who recently completed her Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from the University of Phoenix. Way to go!

Nicole Kovarik, RN and Clinical Manager of Emergency Services at Beloit Health System, recently became a Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) from Georgia Regents University of Augusta. Nicole also co-chairs the Emergency Management Program with Jeannie Yowler and is Clinical Manager of the NorthPointe Immediate Care. We are pleased that we have such knowledgeable people working in our Emergency Services.

Dr. Luan Elezi, Family Practice, became a US citizen!

Dr. Lisa Garcia Reinicke, DPM, was recently recertified in foot surgery from the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Heather Kinkade, Patient Access Trainer, recently received her MLIS degree- Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This degree focuses on the organization and presentation of information, and information technology in the use of training.

From left, Nicole Kovarik, Clinical Director of Emergency Services; Jeannie Yowler, Director of Emergen-cy Services; and Doris Mulder, Vice President, accept a plaque from the School District of Beloit. The plaque recognizes the health system’s collaboration with Beloit police and fire departments to create 1000 trauma kits for every school room in the district of Beloit. The goal is to have the kits available for unplanned, emergency events. The kits contain items that have been proven to save lives in these events.