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June
Pride in Our People
 Healing the ChildrenFor a week in January, Sharon Monahan, C.R.N.A., (right) and her colleagues Greg Binder, C.R.N.A., anesthesiologist Dorothy Hartman, M.D., Ruth Chaplis, R.N., Betty Abrams, C.R.N.A, Sean Monahan, assistant anesthesia technologist, and plastic surgery resident Randolf Wojcik, M.D., traveled to Thailand on a medical mission. There, they performed general, orthopedic and plastic surgery on children in need. “It’s a true reward,” Sharon Monahan says. “On these trips, you always get back much more than you give.”
 Show Us Your WristsTo reduce medical errors, color-coded patient wristbands will now have preprinted text on them to clarify their meaning. For example, an orange bracelet signifying patient allergies will have the word “allergies” on it. “We’re also encouraging patients to remove any novelty bracelets when they’re admitted,” says patient safety officer Kristie Lowery. Here, Denise Pisciotta, R.N., shows off her “Livestrong” bracelet in support of cancer research, while Janet Frey of Slatington - displays her patient bracelet.
 Award-Winning Heart CareLVHHN won three of this year’s six achievement awards from the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). The MI Alert program won two, while a cardiothoracic length-of-stay team— including (l-r) Ted Phillips, M.D., respiratory therapist Ken Clay, Cynthia Meeker, R.N., Carolyn Davidson, R.N., and Sharon Clark, R.N.—won one. Through initiatives like posters explaining patients’ post-surgery goals, they successfully reduced length of stay from 6.6 to 5.1 days.
 It’s in the Mail!Caregivers recently celebrated the mailing of our Magnet evidence to the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Four years ago we were designated a Magnet Hospital. Our new goal: Magnet redesignation. While enjoying tea at each hospital campus, clinicians like 5T colleagues Jen Devine, R.N. (left), and administrative assistant Joanie Cernobyl reviewed the evidence. They saw how each of their dreams helps us achieve our Magnet redesignation dream.
 Ponytails of LoveWhen hematology/oncology clinical coordinator Janie Connor (pictured here) needed a haircut, colleague Deshanna Kropf suggested she donate her hair to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children with medical hair loss. Connor coordinated a community event where she and fellow colleagues Kropf and Brenda Deysher-Moh donated their locks. The event yielded more than 59 ponytails and more than 786 inches of hair. The staff is planning on making this an annual event to coordinate with Survivors Day, the first Sunday in June.
 Be an LVHHN AdvocateThe night James Landreville of Gilbertsville cut off the tip of his finger in an accident, he went to another hospital for care. When his friend, 4C patient care coordinator Kimberly Bartman, R.N., examined the wound the next day, she knew something wasn’t right. She called LVHHN plastic surgeon Geoffrey Hallock, M.D., who rushed in to surgically repair Landreville’s finger. “As a landscaper, I need full use of my hands,” Landreville says. “Thanks to Kimberly and Dr. Hallock, I still have that.” This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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