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EEEvery employee at Braxton County Memorial Hospital serves a purpose. As we go about our daily routines and duties, we often make an impact on someone, whether it be a fellow co-worker, patient or a visitor or perhaps even a group of individuals. We often somehow make a difference without even realizing we have done so. Each month at BCMH a committee meets to consider individuals who have been nominated and selects one of them to be named Artist of the Month and/or Employee of the Quarter. These individuals are nominated by someone because they have made a difference. As you see them going about their work day give them a word of congratulations for a job well done. Without the care and compassion of people like them BCMH would not be able stand behind the promise of “Caring for you close to home”

It is widely known with any organization,

the first impression is most important. That

is exactly why Debbie Hamrick, Registra-

tion Clerk, was chosen as the Artist of the

Month for October 2016. This description

was given in her nomination and is repeated by those who observe her. Ben

Vincent, Administrator, stated when

making this presentation, “she goes out of

her way to make the patient feel comforta-

ble…a good first impression for our hos-

pital.”

Living in a rural area, we may be the first healthcare experience for

some and it can be a scary place if you do not know what to expect.

Debbie is always willing to do whatever she can to help. She also is

an encourager to the staff as well. Debbie started her employment in

2009 working first in housekeeping, then transferring to Ward Clerk

and now works in Registration in the Business Office. She tackles

any project given to her and sets new goals for herself everyday. Deb-

bie and her husband Gene live at Frametown. They love to fish and

she especially loves swimming in the Elk River with her granddaugh-

ters, Aurora and Mackenzie.

Article Provided by: Terry Hoover

Making a DifferenceMaking a Difference

Saving lives……really takes on a whole

new meaning some days. This happened

recently when a 26 week old baby was

delivered in an ambulance. Everyone was

on high alert when this infant entered the

Emergency Room. And everyone was

doing their job but one individual shined

that day and that is why Marvin Franklin,

Cardio-Pulmonary Services, is the Novem-

ber 2016 Artist of the Month. “Thank God

for Marvin Franklin, he did great with the

baby” was the comment coming from Dr.

Doug Given. The entire Emergency Room team working that day

echoed how instrumental he was. And it seems too, on any given day,

he can be found doing something “extra” for someone. That’s just the

way he is. When I asked Marvin to give me some information on

himself, he politely declined. He said he didn’t like that kind of

“stuff”. I looked at a kind man who feels like he was just doing his

job that day, and yes he was, but Thank God for Marvin Franklin.

Article Provided by: Terry Hoover

Organization……..everyone has an idea of what that means to them. To some it is simply putting things in a fold-

er somewhere……to be fished out later. To some it takes on a whole new meaning and such was the case with

Chelsea Jones, Ward Clerk, Emergency Room, our 3rd Quarter, Employee of the Quarter 2016 recipient. Life in

the Emergency Room can become quite hectic. Organization is very important. Chelsea saw the need and orga-

nized the filing cabinet for patients and pending reports file. This has made life so much simpler for staff to navi-

gate. For those who know Chelsea, this is nothing new. She also goes the extra mile in all she does. She is will-

ing to help any way she can to make it easier for all involved. Even on days those “stressful” days, she is courte-

ous and efficient. Chelsea and her fiancé, Jedediah are planning a September wedding. They live at Napier with

their 7 furry children (4 dogs & 3 cats). She is a self-described “outside” girl and likes to garden and spend time

with family and friends. Article Provided by: Terry Hoover

Artist of the MonthArtist of the Month

Employee of the QuarterEmployee of the Quarter

Volume X Issue XII

December 2016

EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE UPDATE Provided by Melissa Marshall, EAC Secretary

Any employee wishing to help coordinate programs and events is WELCOME to attend the EAC Meetings. Remember, all proceeds help fund future EAC activities including snacks and gifts distributed during holidays, etc.

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1st Place - OR

Pictured: Shannon Lee

& Gail Stump

2nd Place—ER Pictured: Chelsea Jones & Becky Dalton

Door Decorating Contest Winners

3rd Place—Lab

Pictured: Katie King

Ugly Sweater Contest Winners

1st Place

Shannon Lee

2nd Place

Jill Cottrill

3rd Place

Destinie Enke There was only one entry for the

Gingerbread House Contest (no

picture was captured)

1st Place—ER

The EAC would like to Thank everyone who participated in the Holiday Activities

Annual EAC Christmas Luncheon, December 15, 2016

Pictured here: Greyson

(Grandson of Julia Rose)

& Santa (Gary Gaston)

Pictured here:Jennifer,

Shannon , Riley Markle

& Santa (Gary Gaston)

Pictured here: Sharon

Gaston &

Santa (Gary Gaston)

Prizes Presented By:

Sue Marple (Auxiliary)

Even Santa Came for A Visit

In Keeping with Holiday Tradition On December 21, 2016 The Home Health Department suited up to celebrate

A Charlie Brown Christmas and decked the Halls of BCMH making several stops along the way to sing Christmas

carols and bring good cheer to all that observed.

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“Light Up A Life”

West Virginia Caring (Formerly Hospice Care Corporation) gathered in the front Lobby for a “Light up a

Life” Event. During this event ornaments are placed on a tree in remembrance of loved ones who have

passed away or in honor of friends/family who are battling illness. Several ornaments were placed on the

tree at BCMH during this event to show appreciation and dedication to loved ones.

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January Birthdays

HUMAN RESOURCES

NEWS & UPDATES Provided by Candace Wimmer, HR Coordinator

Pastors from the Braxton County Ministerial

Association will be conducting short devotional services

in the Chapel as noted below. All staff, patients, and

visitors are invited to attend.

PASTOR DATE TIME

Paul Gillespie January 4th 2:00 p.m.

Harold Greenlief January 18th 2:00 p.m.

Barbara Accord January 25th 2:00 p.m.

MEDITATION MOMENTS Provided by Terry Hoover, Ministerial Coordinator

Braxton County Memorial Hospital

welcomes new employees:

Hillis “Gus” McCourt, Aide II…..Housekeeping

Kylee Kutcher, Ward Clerk ………...Med-Surg

NEW FACES

Elizabeth Bender Med Surg 2

Angela Lilly Surgery 4

Julia Ramsburg Radiology 6

Christy Rhodes Radiology 7

Katie Rollins Lab 7

Susan Shaw Home Health 9

Donna Carr Business Office 9

Heather Roach Clinical Administration 10

Lynn Hatmaker Surgical Clinic 10

Lisa Payne Surgery 11

Christopher Short Radiology 12

Sharon Gaston Clinical Administration 13

Cindy Hoover Home Health 18

Molly Ware Lab 19

Crissy Toler Surgery 24

Melissa Marshall Administration 28

CPRCPRCPR training is required for all employees. The first

class for this year is scheduled for 8 a.m. in the multi-

purpose room on Friday, January 27th .

To register for trainings and ensure sufficient educational material is available, please contact Randy Conrad at extension #1048.

SCHEDULED TRAININGS Provided by Randal Conrad, Safety Officer / Employee Health

BLOOD DRIVE

DATE:Tuesday,

February 14, 2017

TIME:12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

PLACE:BCMH Multi-purpose Room

Please mark your calendar and plan to participate in

the upcoming blood drive at your local, community

hospital. Refreshments provided by the Auxiliary of

BCMH will be available for those donating blood.

To streamline the registration process and save time,

consider visiting redcrossblood.org/RapidPass to

complete pre-reading and donation questions prior to

presenting on the same day of the blood drive.

HR REMINDER -- All employees need to be

sure to check their pay stubs for the correct deductions with the New Year. If there is a problem please contact Candace Wimmer (HR Coordinator) Ext 1021

Immediately.

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Get Well Wishes Get Well Wishes Get Well Wishes Mary Fields (Med-Surg)

Alvie Loyd (Chaplain)

Thoughts and Prayers Thoughts and Prayers Thoughts and Prayers are extended to the following:

Dave Cavendar (Security Guard)

Leica King (Med Surg) and her husband, Rocky

Cheryl Lilly (Business Office)

Jennifer Markle (Outpatient Nursing) and her

husband, Shannon

Troy Stover - great nephew of Octavia Cogar (Lab)

and cousin to Angie Manns (CHC)

Ellie Tyo - neice of Katie King (Lab), Leica King

(Med Surg), and cousin-in-law to Erin King (CHC)

Hallie Bosley (Auxiliary) regarding the recent illness

of her sister.

Congratulations Congratulations Congratulations to Terri Shamblin (Business Office)

and her husband Jeff on the birth of their grandson,

Hudson Daniel Jeffrey Martin, born January 2nd

weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz and 20” long. Hudson was

welcomed by his parents Courtney (daughter of Terri

Shamblin) and D.J. Martin and Big Sister Sophie.

Best Wishes Best Wishes Best Wishes to Sue Stalnaker (Surgery) following her

recent retirement ~effective December 31, 2016

Sincere Condolences Sincere Condolences Sincere Condolences to the following individuals:

Rebecca Oates (Medical Records) regarding the loss of

her Grandfather, Pete Brady.

Employee Recognition!! If you notice an employee at Braxton County

Memorial Hospital going above and

beyond; or are aware of an instance when one the of

employees has done something to improve how things

work for their fellow employees or our patients, please

take a moment to nominate them for Artist of the Month

or Employee of the Quarter.

FINANCIAL &

STATISTICAL RESULTS

(NOVEMBER) Provided by Kimber Knight,

Chief Financial Officer

FINANCIAL DATA (OOOs OMITTED)

INCOME STATEMENT

CURRENT

MONTH

PRIOR MONTH

YTD

Patient Revenues $2,174 $2,380 $25,079

Revenue Deductions $930 ($1,040) ($11,064)

Net Patient Revenues $1,244 $1,340 $14,015

Operating Expenses ($1,341) ($1,564) ($15,511)

Other Revenue $106 $95 $1,268

Operating Net

Income (Loss) $9 ($129) ($228)

STATISTICALS CLINICAL DATA -

INPATIENT

CURRENT

MONTH

PRIOR MONTH

YTD

Discharge Days 52 69 580

Admissions 25 23 215

Avg. Daily Census 1.7 2.2 1.7

Occupancy % 6.8% 8.6% 6.8%

STATISTICALS CLINICAL DATA -

OUTPATIENT

CURRENT

MONTH

PRIOR MONTH

YTD

Surgeries 77 76 818

Emergency

Department Visits 840 867 9,793

Other Outpatient

Visits 1,578 1,710 17,789

Home Health Visits 405 411 4,668

Community Health

Center Visits 905 995 10,109

100 Hoylman Drive

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Phone: (304) 364-5156

www.braxtonmemorial.org

Caring for you close to home

~ 6 ~ The IV Auxiliary Christmas Luncheon, December 14, 2016

A delicious Luncheon was graciously prepared by the members of the Auxiliary and served to BCMH

employees. The Hospital Auxiliary is an important part of what the makes Braxton County Memorial

so special.

“Volunteers are not paid,—not because they are worthless, but

because they are priceless “ Annonymous