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December
Pride in Our PeopleOur people are doing great things.
Tracking Our Art How many pieces of artwork are on display at LVHHN? “It’s hard to even guess,” says Christine I. Oaklander. As our new part-time arts coordinator, she will be researching the artwork donated to or purchased by LVHHN and assembling an inventory database. “It’s important to have a formal inventory, noting who the artist is, where the work came from and its location in the hospital,” says Oaklander, who holds a doctorate in art history and last worked as chief curator of the Allentown Art Museum. The hospital, she says, has some noteworthy pieces, including paintings commissioned for the Jaindl Pavilion, and sculptures donated by Philip and Muriel Berman. Their presence helps calm patients, visitors and staff, and promotes healing, as research has proven. Oaklander also plans to mount informal exhibitions throughout the hospital to spotlight regional artists. She’s pictured with paintings by local artists Sandra Corpora and Kurt Moyer.
Preventing Pressure UlcersWhen Barbara Braden, Ph.D. (center), recently spoke at an educational forum, colleagues (l-r) Nancy Ketner, R.N., Susan Landis, R.N., Margaret Gergar, R.N., Deborah Williams, R.N., RoseMarie Winters, R.N., Carol Balcavage, R.N., Jacaline Wolf, R.N., and Nancy Davies-Hathen, R.N., listened intently. Braden spoke about developing the Braden Scale, which our caregivers use to predict and prevent pressure ulcers. “Our staff nurses asked questions and learned how it helps create better care,” says Pat Matula, R.N., nurse research specialist.
Certified for 20 Years The American Association of Critical Care Nurses recently recognized Diane Limoge, R.N. (left), for maintaining her critical care nurse certification for 20 consecutive years. Limoge, a patient care coordinator at LVH–Muhlenberg’s intensive care unit, maintains her certification by taking necessary education courses and participating in professional activities, such as sitting on committees. “Being certified lets our patients and colleagues know we’re highly qualified to give care in our specialty,” Limoge says. She encourages other nurses like (from left) Sherry Walker, R.N., Amanda Oakes, R.N., Marion Daku, R.N., and Marianne Mion, R.N., to earn and maintain certifications.
Keeping Our ‘Highway’ SpiffyAs part of their ongoing commitment to community service, information services colleagues (front l-r) Howard Drinkwater, Diane Daniels, Kay Lawrence; (back l-r) Jerry Judge, Laks Padmanabhan, Dale Jarvis, Barbara Kremposky, Andrezej Pilacik, Phil Horlacher and Fred Armbruster are making the area around LVH–Cedar Crest cleaner. As part of PennDOT’s Adopt-a-Highway program, they’re cleaning up the interchange at Cedar Crest Boulevard and at I-78 and may even plant flowers to make it more attractive.
Be an LVHHN AdvocateTranscriptionist Donna Lazun (left) of Lehighton says she’s fortunate to live near and work for a hospital with so many helpful programs. Diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects her blood sugar, Lazun has a new lease on life thanks to the care she received from dietitian Janet Zusi at the Helwig Health and Diabetes Center. “My blood work is normal, I feel great and have more energy,” Lazun says. “That’s why I tell everyone about Helwig and encourage people with diabetes to take advantage of its services.” Are you spreading the word about the quality of care at LVHHN? If so, call 610-402-3175 or e-mail Richard.Martuscelli@lvh.com and share your story in CheckUp. This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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