AUGUST 7, 2009
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Mission, vision, values updated
Portage Health President and CEO Jim Bogan has announced the updating of the
healthcare organization’s mission, vision and values statements. The new statements
became effective July 1 with the start of the new fiscal year. The updated statements
are as follows:
Our Mission
To improve the health of our community by providing the highest quality healthcare
services.
Our Vision
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Portage chosen for
STAAR project
to be a leader in promoting preventative medicine, restoring health and
enhancing the quality of life.
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to have a culture of teamwork and safety.
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to be a great place to work.
Learning and fun
at Camp 911
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to be the first choice for healthcare services.
Our Values
Strategic Priorities
Congratulations HME
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excellence
continuous improvement
fiscal accountability
respect, compassion and integrity
to be proactive and innovative
commitment and stewardship
service
quality
fiscal strength
people
growth
community
Bogan said the additional wording to the mission statement more clearly states
a focus on quality healthcare services. Additional wording to the vision statement
promotes an emphasis on preventative medicine, formerly known as “wellness,” that
empowers people to take charge of their health.
Teamwork and safety are also emphasized in the vision statement, he said, which
have become increasingly more prevalent in national healthcare discussions.
“Much of our focus recently has been on safety programs, from hand-washing
to patient medication barcoding systems to wristband code standardization,” Bogan
said. “Teamwork and safety is a big piece of healthcare today, to provide a safe
environment for our patients and staff members alike.”
The values statement, which formerly followed the FISH philosopy of Choose
Your Attitude, Be There, Play, and Make Their Day, has been expanded to more
closely align with Portage Health’s strategic priorities.
“The strategic priorities flow directly from the values we hold important, that
come together to provide a healthy quality of life,” Bogan said.
Despite the changes, Bogan said it was important for staff members to
know the ideas behind FISH were not being abandoned.
“FISH is still a valuable philosphy that we embrace wholeheartedly,” he said.
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Portage Health to open Express Care Center in Houghton
Portage Health has announced it will open an Express
Care Center in Houghton. Portage Health Express Care will
be located at 921 W. Sharon Avenue in the former Blockbuster
Video space. Opening is scheduled for this fall.
The Express Care center will accommodate those patients
with illnesses or injuries that require medical treatment but
that are not serious enough to warrant a visit to the emergency
department.
Portage Health Facilities Staff Members Roger Wetelainen, left, and Paul
Russell hang a banner on the former Blockbuster Video building Friday,
July 31. The building will be the home for the new Portage Health
Express Care Center in the fall.
Portage Health President and CEO Jim Bogan said the
Express Care center will address two of the main issues facing
most communities ­— access and affordability. In addition, the
center is in keeping with Portage Health’s mission to improve
the health of our community by providing the highest quality
healthcare services. Renovation of the 6,000-square-foot
building will begin soon.
PH chosen for STAAR project
Portage Health is the only
Upper Peninsula hospital
that has been selected to
participate in the STate Action
on Avoidable Rehospitalizations
(STAAR) pilot project. The
three-state initiative seeks to
reduce the number of people
who must be readmitted
to the hospital for clinical
reasons related to the initial
hospitalization.
STAAR seeks to reduce
30-day rehospitalization rates
(patients being hospitalized
again within 30 days of
discharge) by 30 percent,
while increasing patient
and family satisfaction with
transitions and coordination
of care.
“We welcome opportunities
such as this to identify where
improvements can be made
for the increased safety of our
patients,” said Betty MacInnes,
Portage Health Vice President
for Quality Management.
Earlier this week, MacInnes
and Portage Health President
and CEO Jim Bogan attended
the Michigan STAAR kick-off
meeting held in East Lansing
to display an exhibit and learn
more about timelines for the
the project.
Safety can be fun at Camp 911
Tours of fire trucks
were just one of the
crowd-pleasers at Camp
911 co-sponsored by
Portage Health August
4 and 5 at the Mercy
EMS grounds near the
airport. The event drew
69 local sixth-graders
who learned more about
emergency response
situations.
HME receives accreditation
Apothecary Home Medical Equipment
recently passed its accreditation by The
Compliance Team. The Compliance Team, of
Palatine, IL, is the accreditation body for home
medical equipment.
“Accreditation confirms that the Apothecary
HME meets the guidelines in regards to patient
care and safety for the products and services
provided,” said Jason Evans, Apothecary
Director.
Portage Postings
For Sale: Wonderwood wood stove, $250; full
size bed with headboard, $100; twin size bed
(day bed), $75. Call Chris or Tammy at 4832368.
For Sale: Stamina CT 2.0 cross trainer elliptical,
lightly used, $75. Champion portable generator,
1500 peak watt, 1200 running watt, never used,
still in the box, $350 OBO. Call 482-1601.
For Sale: Mahogany oval dining room table,
Queen Anne legs, perfect condition. Includes
one leaf, table pad and four chairs.
$700 OBO. Call 370-3016.
For Sale: 2008 Keystone Laredo 30-foot fifthwheel. Sleeps up to eight people. Includes
dining room table, queen-sized sleeper couch,
26-inch t.v., kitchen, full bathroom, master
bedroom with private door and plenty of closet
and storage space. Neutral interior. Can be
pulled with 1/2-ton truck. Only used four times.
$18,000 OBO. Call Becky at 906-250-8544.
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care she receives when Renee is
in her home. Thanks, Renee, for
providing such great care for our
clients and giving our agency
positive praise.
Fish Tales
Housekeeping
Recognized anonymously by co-workers
Not sure who to thank for cleaning
the stairway, but it looks great. We
also want to thank whomever it is
that keeps our downstairs restroom
sparkling clean all the time — you
are wonderful!
Mary Grischke, Portage Health
Home Services
Recognized by Michele Donahue, Portage Health
Home Services
I would just like to thank Mary for
always having a positive attitude!
Mary is always willing to pick up
extra shifts when asked. Thanks
again Mary!
Renee Coponen, Portage Health
Home Services
Recognized by Michele Donahue, Portage Health
Home Services
I was at a client’s home recently
performing foot care and this client
talked non-stop about the wonderful
Wendy Hyrkas, Portage Health
Home Services
Mark Your Calendar
August 10, 6 p.m., “Healthy Sleep”
presentation by Dr. DellaValla, PH main campus
August 11, 6 p.m., Kids in the Kitchen,
PH main campus
Recognized by Michele Donahue, Portage Health
Home Services
August 11, 6 - 7 p.m., Women’s
Wendy was called in to cover a shift
for one of our staff who became ill
on the job. When she arrived, she
provided immediate critical care to
the client, staff and family member.
Wendy did such a terrific job and
kept her cool. Thanks, Wendy, for all
you have done and continue to do to
help fill the needs of our client and
our agency. You are a great nurse and
an awesome employee. You’ve made
a world of difference to us and those
we serve.
August 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., CarFit for
Kate Niemi, Portage Health
Home Services
Recognized by Michele Donahue, Portage Health
Home Services
We had an unexpected loss of a
staff member and Kate called us and
offered to do whatever we needed
her to do. She continues to work
long hours and provide excellent
care to our clients. Thanks, Kate,
for stepping up and going above and
beyond. I know your client and our
agency are grateful to have you.
A proud showing at the Copperman
Portage Health had many
staff members participating
or volunteering at the
Copperman Triathlon held
August 1 in Copper Harbor.
In this photo taken by Jim
Kent of Human Resources,
Ann Hoover, left, of The
Fitness Connection prepares
for the bike portion of the
triathlon. Hoover placed
fourth overall in the women’s
division.
Mountain Biking, MTU Trails, Houghton
Seniors, PH main campus
August 18, 6 p.m., Healthy for Life,
PH main campus
August 18, 6 - 7 p.m., Women’s
Mountain Biking, Swedetown Trails, Calumet
August 18, by appointment, Diabetes
Clinic with Dr. Tom McConnon, PH Lake Linden
August 19, by appointment, Diabetes
Clinic with Dr. David Kass, PH main campus
August 20, by appointment, Diabetes
Clinic with Dr. Rima Carlson, PH main campus
August 20, 10:30 - 11 a.m., free blood
pressure checks, The Bluffs, Houghton.
August 22, by appointment, Diabetes
Clinic with Dr. William Anderson, PH main campus
August 26, 11 a.m. - Noon, free blood
pressure checks, Econo Foods, Houghton.
September 1, 6 p.m., Healthy
Cooking: Truth About Carbs, PH main campus
September 2, 9 - 10 a.m., Fitness
Connection, Houghton; 10 a.m. - Noon,
Shopko, free blood pressure checks.
September 7, 9 a.m., Labor Day Bridge
Walk, Kestner Waterfront Park, Houghton
October 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
Men’s Health Tune-Up, PH main campus
October 22, 3 - 7 p.m., Karen’s
Uniform Sale, PH main campus
October 23, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Karen’s
Uniform Sale, PH main campus
November 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Book Fair, PH main campus
November 5, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.,
Book Fair, PH main campus
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What’s on the menu at the Café? What’s new? What’s good?
Nutrition Services Director Paul Skinner picks his favorites of upcoming culinary delights...
Paul’s
Picks
Nacho Bar
A scaled-down version of the taco
bar. This is much simpler, with chips,
cheese, Jalapeno peppers and black
olives. Crunchy, zesty goodness.
Philly Cheese Steak Panini
This grilled sandwich starts off with
big slices of beef, then we add roasted
peppers and grilled onions and top it
off with cheese.
Garlic Cheese Fries with
Marinara Sauce
Fries not made with potatoes! We coat
slices of pizza crust with olive oil and
garlic, cover them with Italian herbs
and cheese, then bake them until a
golden brown. Served with sauce for
dipping.
All-You-Can-Eat
Asian Buffet
It’s all here! Hot and Sour or Egg
Drop Soup, Veggie Lo Mein, Beef
and Broccoli Stir-Fry, Sweet and
Sour Chicken, General Tso’s Pork,
Rangoons, Sauteed Green Beans, Pork
or Veggie Egg Rolls, Steamed or Fried
Rice, Fortune Cookies and Chinese
Sugar Donuts.
*Denotes Healthier Choice
Monday, August 10
Monday, August 17
*Black Bean Veggie Quesadilla
Chicken Veggie Quesadilla
Veggie Lasagna
Veal Parmigiana
Marinara Sauce with Pasta
Stuffed Bread Sticks with Marinara
Chef Salad
Soup of the Day
*Orzo Chicken and Cantaloupe Salad
Herb Chicken
Hot Sammy Hammy on a Bagel
Spaghetti Sauce over Noodles
Tuesday, August 11
Garlic Cheese Fries with Marinara
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Soup of the Day
Tuesday, August 18
*Marinated Grilled Veggies
Cabbage Roll
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Ham and Scalloped Potato Casserole
Fish Sticks
Tomato Bacon Bagel
Soup of the Day
*Roasted Turkey
Dressing
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Pizza Burger
Onion Rings
Cheese Ravioli
Garlic Bread
Soup of the Day
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 19
*Veggie Club Sandwich
Spaghetti Pie
Nacho Bar
Garlic Bread
Oven Baked Chicken Strips
French Fries
Macaroni and Cheese
Soup of the Day
Thursday, August 13
*Zucchini Casserole
Philly Cheese Steak Panini
*Black Bean Veggie on Wheat
Glazed Ham
Sweet Potato Casserole
Marinated Chicken Breast
Seasoned Rice
Dijon Burger on a Bun
Soup of the Day
Thursday, August 20
Goulash
Asian Buffet
Polish Sausage with Sauerkraut
Steamed Red Skin Potatoes
Marinated Chicken Breast
Seasoned Rice
Soup of the Day
Cheeseburger
*Black Bean Burger
French Fries
Soup of the Day
Friday, August 14
*Baked Lake Trout
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Seasoned Rice
Fishwich
Soup of the Day
*Turkey Burger on a Wheat Kaiser Roll
Garlic Pasta
Shrimp Scampi
Sloppy Joe on a Bun
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Baked Cod
Seasoned Rice
Soup of the Day
Friday, August 21