TowerTalk Volume 15 Issue Nr. 9, December 1992

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Dear Employees,
Year end is the time that most
people reflect on the past; for me it
is a time to look forward.
I believe that the new year will
bring about many changes.
Healthcare reform is an issue fore-
most on the minds of many
Americans. It is viewed as a social
obligation and tops the agenda of
the new Clinton administration.
Whether it results in mandates to
employers to provide health
benefits for all employees or a
universal healthcare system that
ensures all Americans receive
comprehensive coverage, it will
certainly have an impact on our
organization.
Change, however, is by no
means a negative situation but
presents new challenges and
opportunities. Our dedication to
excellence at Saint Joseph Hospital
will give us the competitive advan-
tage, and our reputation as "the
leader" will pave the way for us.
Even with the increased atten-
tion to healthcare reform, we must
Craft Bazaar
Donates Funds to
SJH Foundation
An enthusiastic contingent of
shoppers was waiting for the doors
to open at the Saint Joseph Hospital
Craft Bazaar on November 6.
Holiday crafts, clothing, jewelry,
and household items were among
the articles for sale by more than 25
talented crofters. The bazaar raised
$713.56 for the Saint Joseph
Hospital Foundation. The money
was contributed to an unrestricted
fund to be used where it is needed
most.
Many thanks are due to the
following individuals and groups
that contributed to the bazaar's
success:
� The organizing committee (Krista
Kielty, Planning and Marketing;
Marie Adamson, Foundation;
Diane Hall, Cardiovascular Lab;
and Terry Okes,HRIS)
not lose sight of our primary
responsibility which is to the
patient; rather, we must continue to
make inroads in improving clinical
care. We shouldn't stop there,
however, because the competitive
forces are strong. A renewed vision
of excellence, of quality healthcare
at affordable prices, is ultimately
our responsibility to the commu-
nity. This will come from the hard
work and dedication of the more
than 3,000 exceptional employees
we have at Saint Joseph Hospital.
We will continue to improve
employee satisfaction by enhancing
training programs, offering oppor-
tunities for advancement and
implementing changes resulting
from input received from you in the
recent QWL opinion survey
conducted in September. Superior
benefits will continue to be offered
and recognition will be given for the
efforts of all employees who work as
a team to carry out the mission of
Saint Joseph Hospital by "providing
a level of service that exceeds the
expectations of those we serve."
The year 1993 will be exciting as
we move forward on the path to
enhancing our quality. It is our
goal to achieve this with the vision,
motivation and the desire to main-
tain excellence and to truly be "The
Leader; The Choice" for the people
we serve.
MarkFraser
Vice President, Human Resources
Shoppers make their choices at the Saint Joseph Hospital Craft Bazaar.
� The crofters who not only supplied
the merchandise but also volun-
teered their time to work at the
bazaar
� Environmental Services for their
help with setting up the room and
cleaning up at the end of the day
� Planning and Marketing for their
help with posters and flyers
� Nutrition Services for keeping the
cookie tray filled and the cider hot
� Linen Service for supplying the
sheets that covered the tables
� Volunteer Sevices for loaning their
Christmas tree and cash box
� Everyone who volunteered to help
TOWERTALK
Towertalk is published monthly by the
Planning and Marketing Department
President Sister Marianna Bauder
Medical Staff President
Gary Friedland
Director, Marketing: Patricia Riley
Editor Pat Barker
Designer: Jane Ann Spongier
Photographer Chuck Ault
Department Reporters:
Rhonda Berger, 4 West
Gerry Borgeson, 8 North
Dick Bower, HRIS
Kay Crowley, Patient/Family
Counseling
Debi Garcia, Environmental Services
Mike Gleason, Human Resources
Pamela Harper, Nutrition Services
Aline Hart, Business Office
Robyn Hill, Respiratory Therapy
Marge Hines, Pediatric/Adolescent
Center
Julie Johnson, Volunteer Services
Jean Lascor, Planning and Marketing
Rosemary Marcil, Facilities
Management
SheriMathias,PACU
Laurie McDuff, taforrnation Services
Lucy Orr, Women's Pavilion
Lucy Prunk, Nursing Administration
Peggy Shed, Patient Escort
Mildred Thomas, Humboldt House
Carol Thompson, Financial Services
Kari Tracy, Research Department
Pat Vanecek, Surgicare One
Elnora Zachery, Central Service
Communion/Prayer Service
Monday through Friday
Noon to 12:10 p.m.
All are welcome.
The Lord said, "Where two or more
are gathered in my name, there I
will be in their midst."
Deadline for the January issue of
Towertalk is Wednesday,
December 23.
Send information for Towertalk to
Pat Barker, Planning and
Marketing Department, or call
extension 2106.
Saint Joseph Hospital
THE LEADER. THE CHOICE.
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