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SEPTEMBER 2017

Longmont United Hospital Volunteer Newsletter

Laura’s Note Laura F. Kinder, CVA Director, Volunteer and Spiritual Care Services

Laura President’s Message

Jose Rodriguez Lopez, Volunteer Board President In August our President and CEO Mitch Carson announced to employees, physicians and volunteers that he will be leaving LUH.

On behalf of the Volunteers and the Board I want to say how thankful we are for having the opportunity to work alongside Mitch in making LUH a better place and to offer more services. The time and effort that Mitch has devoted to the Volunteers is in a class by itself. His dedication will not be forgotten.

The Board is inviting Mitch to our October 11th, 2017 Board Meeting. All Volunteers are welcome. We are creating a PowerPoint presentation for him.

If you have any pictures of Mitch with Volunteers, old or recent, please drop them off in the Volunteer Office. It would be great if we could include pictures he may not have seen. All pictures will be returned after a digital copy is made.

In the near future the Board will be gathering feedback from Volunteers in different formats such as emails, letters, surveys, etc. We are always looking for ways to grow and improve the Volunteer Program at LUH. Your responses are very important for both LUH and for you individually. We all want a program that benefits all of us. You are the best source to tell us how to do that. We will review all information received and use it to strategize for the future. Please take the time to provide your feedback.

Thank you all for a wonderful Used Book Sale and Scrub Sale last month! We couldn't do it without our wonderful Volunteers.

As we flow into the fall season I am reminded of the natural change of seasons and what beauty and rewards are within each season. The season has come where we are saying goodbye to many of our hardworking, inspirational and beloved leaders Nancy Driscoll, Peter Powers, and Warren Laughlin. Now our CEO of 16 years, Mitch Carson, has announced that he will be leaving LUH at the end of October. Please read his message on the next page. I have included some clips from the Volunteer Voice and from our scrapbook from when he first appeared within our walls and at our fundraisers. Also leaving us is Patrick Emrich whom many of you have served with in ICU and 5 West. We send Mitch and Patrick our best hopes in their new endeavors. Now is also a season of welcoming new leaders to LUH. Joining us this month is our new Chief Nursing and Operating Officer, Craig Luzinski. Please read more about him in the separate article. We welcome our Fall Session of Junior Volunteers, many of them new to LUH and to volunteering, along with several new adult volunteers. I wish everyone a glorious season with many more to follow.

Extending hope to the victims of

Hurricane Harvey

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A Message from Mitchell Carson, President & CEO It is with very mixed emotions I announce that I will be leaving Centura Health and Longmont United Hospital with my last day being Tuesday, October 31, 2017. When LUH joined Centura in 2015, I committed to leading the hospital through the important steps of this transition. Even though there have been several challenges along the way, I feel LUH is now better positioned to meet the health care challenges ahead. I believe my departure to be a natural part of the transition and will allow our new leadership the best opportunity to build a solid and successful team for this hospital. The 16 years I have spent at Longmont United Hospital have been some of the most enjoyable of my career. As a team, we have consistently improved the health of our community. Together, we have developed and expanded almost all of our major clinical service lines and developed significant physician and community partnerships. I am extremely pleased with all we have achieved. LUH is a remarkable place; one that truly puts the patient first and always strives for excellence, compassion and patient satisfaction. I am honored to have had the privilege to work with such an incredibly talented and caring group of associates, physicians, and volunteers. It is because of this special culture that I am confident LUH will continue to grow and achieve great things for this community and the patients we serve. During my remaining days at LUH, I will be working diligently with our current team to fill our Chief Medical Officer position and help familiarize our new Chief Nursing and Operating Officer, Craig Luzinski, with our system, hospital, and leadership team. Centura Health has already initiated a nation-wide search for my successor and plans to have my position filled by late fall. It has been an honor to have worked alongside each of you and I am incredibly proud of our organization. I wish this organization only the best and I look forward to watching the bright future ahead for Centura Health and LUH.

Craig Luzinski Named Chief Nursing and Operating Officer for Longmont United Hospital

I am pleased to announce that Craig Luzinski, DSL, MSN, RN has accepted the role of chief nursing and operating officer at Longmont United Hospital. He will join us at LUH on September 5, 2017. Craig has previously held roles as a Chief Nursing Officer at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado and Chief Operating Officer at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Most recently, Craig served as the Vice President of Performance Optimization for Cheyenne Regional Medical Center where he led initiatives in cost reduction, employee engagement, quality performance and operational efficiency, and helped to create a culture that values creativity and innovation.

In his new role as Chief Nursing and Operating Officer, Craig will oversee all inpatient and outpatient nursing services, education and staff development, care coordination, palliative care and perioperative services at LUH. He will manage operations, planning, quality and financial activities and outcomes of these departments while engaging our staff and working to improve patient experience. Craig will be located at LUH and will report to the hospital’s CEO.

On August 17th, the Spiritual Care Team provided a

place to remember the events of August 12th in

Charlottesville. The vigil was attended by

associates, volunteers and community members.

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From the Chaplain’s Office

Archie Stevenson

Commissioned Ruling Elder,

lay Presbyterian Minister

It is hard to believe but, in any worship service, national statistics tell us that one person in three in that service has been affected in some way by Domestic Violence (DV)! Not all are victims, they are relatives, friends or acquaintances of victims. That means that most of us have had contact with one or more victims. How to recognize someone in that situation? Listen! Look! Medical staff receive some training in recognizing potential victims – e.g. women who return too often to the Emergency Department with the same or similar problems, bruises, broken bones, etc. and often say “I walked into a door”, or “I tripped and fell”, etc. It takes, on average, eight attempts to ”escape” – lack of money, a safe place to go, etc. - before they can make it safely. Some young people leave home because they, or usually Mom, are being physically abused by Dad. In Denver up to 1000 young people are on the streets on any given night. Many are victims of DV and many end up being Trafficked within two days of being on the streets. For information and/or help: in Longmont contact: LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative), Blue Sky Bridge, Longmont Police. A major educational resource is the “Faith Trust Institute” website. What to do? Get educated. Next month, October, is Domestic Violence Awareness month – Ask your religious leader to preach on the topic. As lay minister, Archie provides communion at Noon on Wednesdays for the nondenominational service at LUH.

What are the Centura CRISSIE Values?

Compassion = Empathy, Genuine, Exudes

Humanity, Accepting

Respect = Encouraging, Honoring, Valuing,

Presence

Integrity = Individual: Truthful, Authentic,

Courageous, Accountable, Organization: System, Process, Structure

Spirituality = Meaning, Purpose, Celebration of

Spirituality

Stewardship = Ownership, Responsibility,

Advancing our Mission

Imagination = Envisioning the Possible,

Continuous Learning

Excellence = Our Best, Continuous Improvement,

Superior Experience

Displaying Our CRISSIE Values Thank you to the volunteers who participated in the August 26 Downtown Block Party: Margaret Bangham, Michael Guerra, Jean Pazour, Patricia Stark, Alex Tran, Judy Turner, and Michelle VanHorne. Your stewardship, taking ownership and advancing our mission, is greatly appreciated. Thank you to Vickie Baca who assisted a family member of one of the ICU patients find a place to spend the night. The compassion you showed to this individual made an impact for his out of town visit with his brother. Thank you to Judy McCain who knitted two Solar Eclipse hats for our newborns who came into the world during the Solar Eclipse on August 21. It takes imagination to envision what would be meaningful for our patients.

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Fund Raising Pat Dudley, Chair

Past Sale

Annual Book Sale

Co-chairs Leslie Boynton and Laurie Moy would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the following volunteers that helped make the Used Book Sale a success. Without them, all this work could not have been done!

Marian Fallon, Brian and Margaretha Magnusson, Marianne Reichert, Richard Macomber, Pat Dudley, Ethel Mitchiner and Linda Kunches

A Thank You goes to all the volunteers and staff that donated books and then came to buy the books.

Building Services, Resource Center, EVS and Artwalk Cafe deserve a big Thank You for providing assistance to help things run smoothly the day of the sale. And we thank our hospital staff and community that came out to support this day-long event. We

made $1,118.75, about $300 more than last year!

Future Sales

September 15th - Collective

Goods

Collective Goods are for children, from toddlers through their teens. This is a great source for inexpensive books, STEM/STEAM tools, classroom supplies, teaching aids, and even a gift or two! This time of year they will have some Christmas gifts and decorations.

October 30th - Best Little Craft Show in Town

The most unique handmade items for everyone!!

Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market will be open for two more Tuesdays: September 5th and 12th. Don’t miss your final opportunities to purchase locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits and eggs for this season. We thank local farms Ollin Farms, Red Hen Farms, and Morton’s Organic Orchards for providing the healthy foods and the volunteers who helped with the sales. Our staff have totally embraced the Market!

TAILS - Dogs on Vacation!

Carol Kovner & Scarlett - Scarlett takes time to smell the columbines!

Robin Strelow & Sophie - Sophie (on left) chases

squirrels with silly sister Ollie (on right)

Bridget Hobart & Avery - Avery surveys Rocky

Mountain National Park!

Marcia Hibbard & Indy - Indy camps at Chambers

Lake!

Linda Vahrenkamp & Amber - Amber “chills” in the

mountains!

Brooke Terpening & Mango - Mango (on right) races after

sticks!

Gail Elias & Remy - Remy has a ball on

vacation!

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Calendar of Events 2017

Sept 5 ..... Farmer’s Market Sept 12 .... Farmer’s Market Sept 15 .... Collective Goods (formerly Books Are Fun)

Oct 9 ..... Flu Shots Oct 30 ..... Best Little Craft Show in Town Nov 6 …...Volunteer Memorial Service

More Classes Offered at LUH

Stop the Bleeding, Save a Life

Saturday, September 16, 9:00 – 10:30 am

Thursday, October 19, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 18, 9:00 – 10:30 am

There is a registration fee of $25.00 for each class for everyone, including employees, volunteers, family members and community.

Spanish 1

September 6, 2017 through October 11, 2017 6 sessions: Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Free to employees and volunteers; $75.00 for community and family members.

Heartsaver CPR/AED (2 year certification) Manual required; check one out from the Resource Center.

Saturday, September 16, 2017 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Thursday, October 12, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Saturday, December 9, 2017 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

(free to employees and volunteers; $45.00 for community and family members) Heartsaver First Aid (2 year certification) Manual required; check one out from the Resource Center.

Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free to employees and volunteers; $45.00 for community and family members.

Call Program Registration at: 303-485-4184

Mental Health First Aid Classes in September

Mental Health First Aid Wednesday, September 20, 8:00 am to 5 pm (1 hour break for lunch) Boulder Valley St. Vrain Community Hub Saturday, September 30, 8:00 am to 5 pm (1 hour break for lunch) Longmont United Hospital

Youth Mental Health First Aid Saturday, September 23, 8:00 am to 5 pm (1 hour break for lunch) Longmont United Hospital

To register for these classes, go to: https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/news/calendar/-curm-9/-cury-2017

A Historical Event!

LUH volunteers, nurses and fireman watching

the Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017.

Picture of Solar Eclipse in Tryon, Nebraska taken by Ann Weber editor of the Volunteer Voice.

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Volunteer Voice Newsletter

Editor…… ... Ann Weber Publisher…..Gloria Armstrong To place an article in the Volunteer Voice, contact the Volunteer Office at 303-651-5205, or email to luhvolunteeroffice@centura.org or Ann Weber at annweber4@comcast.net

2017 LUHV Board of Directors

Jose Rodriguez Lopez .................... President David Keagle ........................... President Elect Ethel Mitchiner ........................ Past President Jane Griffin-Dacey .......................... Treasurer Jean Pazour ................... Recording Secretary Trudy O’Cleary ........ Corresponding Secretary Linda Kunches .. Board Chief Financial Officer

Leslie Boynton, Pat Dudley, Janet Markey, Richard Macomber, Laurie Moy, and Sherri Stephens-Carter

Special Thoughts ~

Trudy O’Cleary, Corresponding Secretary

One thinking of you card was sent Sympathy Card to Don Peter for the loss of his mother.

To have a Sympathy, Thinking of You, Get Well or 50th/60th Anniversary card sent from the Volunteers, please send requests to Trudy O’Cleary at tocleary@yahoo.com or call (303) 772-3615. Reminder: Due to HIPAA Privacy Rule we cannot

publish Get Well or Thinking of You card NAMES!

September Birthdays!

Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Aster

Kathy Pillmore 1 Anna Adler 1 Eileen Newman 2 Barbara-Jean Pazour 2 Katherine Rubadue 3 Pat Dudley 4 Carolyn Cook 5 Jean Larson 5 Susan Gulizia 6 Frances Wahl 6 Jenny Hooks 7 Donald Brown 8 Martha Kowalski 11 Nancy Burdick 12 John Chilson 12 Della Busch 14 Tara Foote 14 Maya Givens 14 Pat Nagy 15 Cherrelyn Casey 16 Anna McConahy 16 Giselle Garcia 17 Leslie Boynton 18 Jana Faye 19

Anand Sharma 19 Hubert Belvin Jr. 20 Angeline Vrame 20 Benjamin Bi 20 Sandra Bergman 21 Janice Hiner 23 Laura Kinder 23 Josue Berdiales 25 Sandy Maeda 25 Janet Robitaille 25 Remy Keast 25 Sudakshina Bhatta 26 Shaeli Herman 27 Daniel Ferguson 28 Sheila Riggs 28 Pat Rositer 28 Carol Souply 28 Terry Diesburg 29 Cecelia Godwin 29 Ann Yost 29 June Chapman 30 Sandra Fox 30 Michael Guerra 30 LeRoy Lawson 30

Save the Date!!

All Volunteer Free Flu Clinic Monday, October 9th, 9:30 - 11:00 am and 3:30 - 4:30 pm in Employee Health (right around the corner from the Volunteer Office). We will not have the high dosage vaccinations available. Stickers will be placed on ID badges once you receive your flu shot. There will be mobile carts up on the floors the first weeks in October and if you are there providing service, you can also get vaccinated at that time. You may also be vaccinated at a place of your choosing (we will not be able to reimburse you for the cost); you’ll need to bring us your proof of vaccination to receive your sticker. All volunteers will need to be vaccinated by October 31st to continue volunteering during the flu season. The flu season usually lasts until May.