From the President ~

Hello Everyone. Well, here we are

experiencing the heat of the summer!

Triple digit heat again. I hope you are

staying cool, “chilling-out” and staying

hydrated during these mini-hot spells that

we are enduring.

As the Auxiliary takes a brief break

during the summer months; it time for

vacation fun and relaxation. I hope you

have plans to enjoy some down time;

whether with family, friends or some much

needed solitude just for you. The summer

can be a time of renewal and rejuvenation.

Remember when we were kids and

couldn’t wait for the summer fun to begin

and we felt cheated when summer ended!

Oh, the childhood memories.

Okay, back to reality: The Auxiliary will

resume regular meetings in September as

noted in the Reminder Dates on page

four. Meanwhile, the Auxiliary is actively

looking for new members and volunteers.

Spread the word to your family and

friends. They may be available to share

some Humankindness right here at

Northridge Hospital.

On Giving:

“Some people give time, some money,

some their skills and connections,

some literally give their life’s blood.

But everyone has something to give.”

Barbara Bush

Blessings. I hope you’re having a

wonderful summer.

Bessie Wilson

AUGUST 2018 Editor: Bill Newbold

Phone: (818) 998-9630 e-mail: bill.newbold@dignityhealth.org

Northridge Hospital Auxiliary 18300 Roscoe Boulevard Northridge, CA 91328

MERRY MEMOS

This is my favorite time of the year! A new and

exciting fiscal year has begun with endless possibilities

for growth within our Volunteer Services.

Reminder: We are now gearing up to be 100%

compliant with annual TB testing. To accomplish this

goal and make it easier for all Volunteers we have

scheduled a set month of all Volunteers to have their

TB test. Everyone’s participation is required. TB testing

will new occur every 11 months as indicated in the

following table:

Our Security Program is continuously evaluating

opportunities to enhance visitor access to create a safe

environment for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers. I

am pleased to announce the latest upgrade to our

system. This system will positively contribute to our

workplace safety by using new technology to screen

and badge all visitors entering our facility.

Security will now request all visitors to produce a

government issued ID to be scanned for their visitor

badge. If they do not have such an ID Security will

accept another photo ID or will take a photo for their

badge. An additional benefit of the new system allows

Security to create a WATCH LIST to quickly identify

individuals to be denied entry because of past visit

history. This process provides new opportunities for

Volunteers to help visitor processing at the Information

Desk.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence. We

value your dedication and services within our hospital

family. Most of all, we appreciate all you do for our

hospital, staff and patients.

Mary Grim Director Volunteer Services

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VOLUNTEER NEWS

Well summer is flying by so quickly. We had six students from Cleveland High School at AOAT program here for six weeks. Every student had to serve a minimum of 120 hours and complete a project relating to their experience here. We had one very dedicated student who volunteered over 160 hours in six weeks! Many of them started in the Escort OOffice while they got used to the hospital and others were placed in various units such as pediatrics, telemetry and rehab.

We are starting to expand our volunteers to other nursing units who have not had volunteers previously. I will start interviewing for new volunteers in August and already have many applications.

I hope everyone is having a happy and healthy summer.

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give”

Winston Churchill

Karen Sabatino Coordinator

Volunteer Services

Northridge Hospital Auxiliary Newsletter - Page 2 August 2018

GIFT SHOP NEWS

Hello Friends,

We are certainly in the Dog Days of summer. I hope your are hydrating and staying cool.

On that note, I have had a couple of people approach me regarding our Volunteer summer attire. Summer, winter and anything in between should always be professional. If sleeveless, come with a light sweater. If it’s too hot working in the Gift Shop it’s okay to remove it. Shoes must be safe. No thongs or flip-flops.

I would like to thank you all for your continued professional demeanor and kindness. I attended a class recently: Hospital in Health Care, “Hospital Hospitality”. This is not new to us. I see you all in action every day.

The new initiative is “HELLO” as an acronym as follows:

H Humankindness Smile and introduce

E Eye Contact Acknowledge

L Listen Focus your attention

L Learn Understand their needs

O Offer Assistance Provide assistance

If you have any questions or concerns, please visit. We always have our doors open.

Fondly,

Liz Garcia Volunteer & Gift Shop Manager

CANADIAN HIGHWAY BILLBOARDS

August 2018 Northridge Hospital Auxiliary Newsletter - Page 3

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING RATES REDUCED

THE CARING CORNER

Marion Hakanson Corresponding Secretary

Northridge Hospital

AUXILIARY 18300 Roscoe Boulevard

Northridge, California 91328

Doris Boulton

Helen Cook

Jennie Eliades

Mary Ann Farquharson

Audrey Freas

Joan Geisbush

Lucy Richieri

Marilyn Tomicek

Vicki Torres

Lynda Zimmer

PLEASE KEEP THESE PEOPLE

IN YOUR HEART

BIRTHDAYS

~ August ~ ~ September ~

Northridge Hospital Auxiliary Newsletter - Page 4 August 2018

REMINDER DATES

~ Saturday, August 4, 2018 ~ Auxiliary Summer Party 5 PM, Hale Penthouse

~ Monday, September 10, 2018 ~ Auxiliary Board Meeting

10:30 AM, Patio Conference Room

~ Monday, September 24, 2018 ~ Auxiliary General Meeting

10:30 AM, To Be Announced

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