January 20, 2013

Congratulations to Covenant, SJO and Hoag Orthopedic Institute Judged Best for Hip and Knee Replacements

Medicare now tracks the outcomes of hip and knee replacements at hospitals across the country. Covenant Health, St. Joseph Hospital, Orange (SJO) and Hoag Orthopedic Institute are among Medicare’s 97 best hospitals where patients seem to have the most successful recoveries after surgery. Measuring the rate of readmission within 30 days of discharge and the rate of complications such as infection, heart attack, blood clots and pneumonia, Medicare’s Hospital Compare website shows how hospitals compare to the U.S. national quality measure. Covenant Health, SJO and Hoag Orthopedic Institute all received a “better” ranking in both categories for hip and knee replacements. As a snapshot of just one metric of quality, we celebrate the efforts of the staff at these hospitals to extend the healing ministry and excel in quality, safety, efficiency and the patient experience. Providing Perfect Care to our patients increases the Value of our network of care and contributes to Essentiality, both of which are strategic dimensions of performance and enablers for success for St. Joseph Health. Well done!

Snapshot of Upcoming Events “All About Your Credit” Feb 6, 2014, noon-1p.m., KECC Lunch for the first 25 that register at 725-0633 Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Community: Heart Matters “Keeping Your Identity Healthy and Safe” Jan 31, 2014, 9-10 a.m., KECC Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Free Diabetes Seminar Feb. 1, 2014, 8 -11:30 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center Dr. Nelson Lun “Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy” JC Walraven “Diabetes and Wound Care”

Covenant LifeStyle Centre If your 2014 New Year’s resolution is to become fit and healthy, let Covenant LifeStyle Centre help you get started. With a degreed staff, an abundance of equipment as well as land and swimming pool group exercise classes, there are NO EXCUSES— get started today! We are located on the top of the East parking garage at Covenant Medical Center or call 806.725.4386.

Covenant Convenience What is it? A method for employees to receive discounts and other conveniences to make life easier! How? Go to CAREnet (opening page of the Internet) and go to HR Benefits/Employee Discounts. Click on Covenant Convenience (first listing on the page). There will be links to business that can help you with grocery shopping (yes, it will be done for you!!), automobile repairs and maintenance, etc. You will want to save the phone num-ber of these businesses because you might need them in an emergency. There will soon be more discounts available to all Covenant employees so continue checking. ENJOY!

Excel to the Max Class

If you are interested in getting the Covenant Health rate for the Excel to the Max Class, click here for more information.

Reflection “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” - Stephen Covey

Employee Travel

Covenant School of Radiography Accepting Applications for Fall Semester

Covenant School of Radiography is now accepting applications for the 2014 fall semester. CSOR is a 20-month program which begins the first Monday in August. Applications are due no later than March 15th, but prerequisite courses can be taken until the end of May. Applicants can apply online at www.csor.covenanthealth.org. The Covenant School of Radiography is located at 2002 West Loop 289, Suite 120 in Lubbock, Texas 79407. For more infor-mation, visit www.csor.covenanthealth.org or call 806-795-9803.

A Reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today, as we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we honor his work and efforts for justice and equality. May we find in-spiration in his words and a reminder to stand with courage, resilience and compassion for each other and the communities we serve. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of com-fort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

Language Translation for Patient Care

Conversing in another second language is an unfamiliar terri-tory, therefore, smartphones have been equipped with techno-logical capabilities to provide basic language translation ser-vices. Smartphones cannot provide the professionalism of a skilled interpreter, but can help a user overcome the language barrier enough to understand and be understood. “Take a deep breath. Fill your lungs all the way,” said a respira-tory therapist. Translation in Spanish: “Tome una respiración. Llene sus pul-mones de todo el camino.” Conveyed message: “Grab a deep breath. Fill your lungs with all the road.” Computer or machine translation applications are not recom-mended for patient care. If the need arises, call a qualified in-terpreter at 800-264-1552.

School of Surgical Technology Covenant School of Surgical Technology is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The school is a 12 month program and will begin on July 7th. All applicants will be required to take a standardized math and English exam, as well as be current in CPR certification. Pre-requisites include Medical Terminology. Applications are available on-line, or may be picked up at the school which is located on the CMC campus. For more information concerning the school, visit our website at http://surgitech.covenanthealth.org or contact 725-4307.

Are you interested in going to New York City, Las Vegas or the Eastern Caribbean? Click here for more details on employee travel deals for 2014!

New Employee Deals SportClips: With a valid Covenant Health employee

ID, you can receive a free haircut if you are a new cli-ent OR a free MVP upgrade if you are a returning cli-ent. This offer is only valid at SportClips on 19th and Memphis.

Massage by Patti Hill: With a valid Covenant Health

employee ID, you can receive $10 off an one-hour Swedish massage. Patti works by appointment only. For more information about the services offered or schedule an appointment, call her at 806.239.4208.

Congratulations Covenant Plainview Congratulations to Covenant Health Plainview. They were awarded the ‘Captain of Industry Leadership Award” from Leadership Plainview and Plainview Chamber of Com-merce.

Online Directions:

Visit www.texastech.com/promocode Enter your promotion code and then click go. Select the game(s) you would like to attend. Enter the number of tickets you would like to purchase and

then select a location. Select mail or print at home and then click check out. Simply follow the prompts to complete your purchase.

This offer is not available on game day.

There are a limited number of tickets available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a ticket sales representative. Game information may be obtained at texastech.com.

Rodrick Evans (806) 834-1741

Huddle Deadline

Do you have something that you need all employees to know about? The Huddle may be the perfect way to get the word out. Sim-ply submit your information to bryantw1@covhs.org for re-view. Make sure and submit your information by Thursday at noon every week in order to make the next edition of The Huddle.

Texas Tech Athletics

Texas Tech Athletics would like to thank Covenant for their continued support. To show our appreciation, we are offer-ing a special group rate to all Covenant employees and their families for the non-conference men’s and women’s basketball games specified below. Tickets may be purchased by going online to texastech.com/promocode and entering the promotional code. Instructions for purchasing tickets are listed below. In addition, you may call one of our ticket representatives at (806) 834-1741 and simply mention the promo code to receive the discounted ticket price.

New Employee Deals SportClips: With a valid Covenant Health employee ID,

you can receive a free haircut if you are a new client OR a free MVP upgrade if you are a returning client. This offer is only valid at SportClips on 19th and Memphis.

Massage by Patti Hill: With a valid Covenant Health em-

ployee ID, you can receive $10 off an one-hour Swedish massage. Patti works by appointment only. For more infor-mation about the services offered or schedule an appoint-ment, call her at 806.239.4208.

MEN’S BASKETBALL OSU Sat. 2/8 8:30 p.m. Kansas State Tue. 2/25 6:00 p.m. Promo Code: MBB13 $10 Each WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Iowa State Sat. 1/25 7:00 p.m. Baylor Wed. 2/12 6:30 p.m. Promo Code: WBB13

Spotlighted in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Are you a health professional that wouldn't mind sharing more about your story, what you do and what kind of research you are doing with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal? The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is starting a new segment that is a ‘meet your healthcare professional’ spotlight. They are interested in featuring doctors, nurses and others that take care of patients! This would be a way for the community to learn more about the person taking care of them, not just the professional side. Also, she is looking for medical professionals that are currently working on research projects. They want to know why medical professionals are doing the research and how it will help the community. This is a GREAT way to get all the great Covenant Health em-ployees recognized for all the great work you all are doing and will continue to do. We just need volunteers! If you are inter-ested in participating, please email Whitney Bryant at bryantw1@covhs.org. Make sure and include a little back-ground information on your research and why you are inter-ested in the subject.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Symposium

Friday, March 7, 2014 12:25pm – 5:00pm *Registration & Lunch 12:00 – 12:25pm

Knipling Education & Conference Center Covenant Medical Center – West Parking Garage, 6th Floor

PURPOSE STATEMENT The purpose of this activity is to provide the latest research in detection & treatment of persons suffering from the affects of Alzheimer's disease.

ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify strategies for early detection and

diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Determine appropriate methods of educating

family members of Alzheimer’s’ patients. Discuss research and treatment available in

prevention and management of Alzheimer’s Discuss alternative therapies for

communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients

TARGET AUDIENCE This activity has been designed for all physicians, nurses and social workers.

Registration Fee: Physicians - $50.00 Nurses, Social Workers - $25.00 Students, Non-medical Caregivers - $15.00

To Register: Phone: 806-725-3105 Email: cme@covhs.org Web: https://cmetracker.net/CHS/

*Register on-line & pay at door

PHYSICIANS

Accreditation Statement: Covenant Health is accredited by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: Covenant Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program has been designated as 1.0 hours of ethics and/or professional responsibility education.

NURSES

Covenant Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

SOCIAL WORKERS

Social Worker Credit Statement: Covenant Health, Provider SC3662, is an approved provider of continuing education units by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity meets the criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure established by the Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners, 1100 W. 49th

St., Austin, TX 78756-3183. Phone: 800-232-3162 or 512-719-3521

This activity is jointly sponsored by Covenant Health & Alzheimer’s Association®

MEDITECH Success Stories

• The Physician Liaisons/CIS Team held an advanced training class in Plainview on Thursday, January 16. 10 out of the 23 active staff members attended. They will go back out on Wednesday, January 22 to set up order set favorites and to train five people in Dragon. Thank you to all those in Plainview that have and plan on participating!

View EMR Link

Other Updates

• A project is in the works to stop the automatic printing of the laboratory labels. All laboratory and blood gas label printing will be done with MobiLab. A schedule has not been completed yet since there are several tasks to be done, and we must coordinate with the builders working on Northern California. Everyone should use MobiLab routinely and notify the help desk if there are issues.

• We are taking this time to look at our downtime procedures and improve! Keep reading The Huddle for more details and updates.

• Many people often ask, “What is the difference between IT and CIS?” We feel the CI Department (Purple People) bridge the gap between clinical staff and IT. We are here to help you! Do not hesitate to ask!

If you need any help with MEDITECH, please call 5-5555 or email AskIT@stjoe.org.

The ‘View EMR Link’ is now available for use and can be found on your EasyPass2 desktop. This link offers view-only capabilities when a downtime occurs and the network is still available.

West Side Café Menu Copy and paste the link below into your browser, save it to your favorites, and click on it anytime to get daily and weekly menus, nutritional data, catering information, and give us your feedback. Check back often to find out what’s new in the café.

www.aramarkcafe.com/covenanthealth

January 20th – 26th

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday Sunday

Eggs, two sausage patties, and a biscuit

$3.49

One biscuit with gravy, two sausage patties, and

hash browns $3.49

Eggs, two sausage patties and two pancakes

$3.49

Two orders of bacon, and two orders of French toast.

$3.49

Eggs, ham, hashbrowns, and a biscuit with gravy

$3.49 N/A N/A

Cream of Mushroom

Tuscan Chicken & Pasta

Mushroom Barley & Beef

Farm Fresh Chicken Vegetable Traditional Tomato Mushroom Barley &

Beef

Vegan Chili Chicken Tortilla Soup Mushroom Barley &

Beef

Vegetable Chicken Chowder

Black Bean Soup Mushroom Barley &

Beef

New England Clam Chowder

Caribbean Chicken Mushroom Barley &

Beef

Beef Vegetable

Mushroom Barley & Beef

Chicken Double Noodle

Mushroom Barley &

Beef

Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Citrus Spiced Tilapia

Crispy Baked Chicken

Pork Chile Verde

Chicken Fried Steak

Fried Catfish

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken in Tomato-Wine

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Chicken Strips

Baked Fish

Chicken Marsala

Tri-Pepper Alfredo

Chicken Strips

Caponata

Ancho Portabello Burrito

Chicken & Dumplings

Broccoli Mushroom

Strata

Georgia Peach

Chicken Mediterranean Pilaf

Chef's Choice

Chefs Choice

Jasmine Rice Caramelized Onions &

Mushrooms Broccoli

Mashed Potatoes

Cream Gravy

Mexican Corn

Cream Gravy

Peas w/ Artichoke

Turnip Greens

Mashed Potatoes

Lemon Zest Broccoli

Mexican Corn

Hush Puppies

Fresh Spinach

Corn

Mashed Potatoes Cream Gravy

Southwest Cauliflower

Mashed Potatoes

Cream Gravy

Veggie Blend

Roasted Corn

Quinoa

Parslied Carrots

Orange Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Black Bean Fritter

Green Beans &

Carrots

Hoppin’ Johns Vegetarian

Harvard Beets

Mashed Potatoes

Stewed Tomatoes & Yellow Squash

Honey Mint Carrots

Cream Gravy

White Rice

Italian Green Beans

Peas & Carrots

Honey Mint Carrots

Green Beans

Broccoli

Summer Squash

Green Beans

Mac & Cheese

Chicken Penne & Meatball Marinara

Chicken Quesadilla

Thai Noodle Bowl With Chicken

Beef & Chicken Fajitas

Texas Barbeque

Women & Children’s Café Menu Yellow Highlighted Items Denote Healthy Choice

WEEK 4

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday Sunday

Eggs, two sausage patties, and a biscuit

$3.29

One biscuit with gravy, two sausage patties, and

hashbrowns $3.29

Eggs, two sausage patties and two pancakes

$3.29

Two orders of bacon and two orders of French toast.

$3.29

Eggs, ham, hashbrowns, and a biscuit with gravy

$3.29 N/A N/A

Cream of Mushroom

Tuscan Chicken &

Asrta

Fresh Veggie Soup

Tomato Rice Soup

Vegan Chili

Chicken Tortilla

Vegetable Chicken Chowder

Black Bean Soup

New England Clam Chowder

Caribbean Chicken

Beef Barley Double Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken Marsala

Stir Fry Beef & Veggies

Tri-Pepper Stir Fry

Chicken Strips

Citrus Spiced Tilapia

Vegetarian Caponata

Crispy Baked Chicken

Pork Chili Verde

Portobello Mushroom Bowl

Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken Fried Steak

Broccoli & Mushroom

Fried Catfish

Georgia Peach Chicken

Mediterranean Pilaf

Chicken Fried Steak

Chicken in Tomato

Wine Sauce

Chicken Strips

Baked Fish

Quinoa

Jasmine Rice

Carrots

Mashed Potatoes

Cream Gravy

Sweet Potato

Mashed Potatoes

Cream Gravy

Buttered Noodles

Mashed Potatoes

Cream Gravy

Broccoli

Italian Green Beans

Carrots

Seasoned Corn

Fresh Broccoli

Honey Carrots

Squash

Italian Green Beans

Broccoli

Yellow Sqaush

Broccoli

Roasted Corn

Mushrooms with Red Onions

Mexican Corn

Peas & Artichoke

Green Beans & Carrots

Harvard Beets

Oven Roasted Veggies

Turnip Greens

Honey Mint Carrots

Yellow Summer Squash

Okra & Tomato

Fresh Spinach

Hush Puppies

White Rice

Mashed Potato

Cream Gravy

Mashed Potato

Mac & Cheese

Cream Gravy

Cobbler Cobbler

Cobbler

Cobbler

Cobbler Cobbler Dumpling

Baked Potato Baked Potatoes Baked Potato Baked Potato Baked Potato