Integrating Volunteer Services!

Central/Eastern KY Volunteer Services
February-March 2015
Integrating Volunteer Services!
Jamine Hamner, CDVS
Manager of Volunteer
Operations
Central/Eastern Kentucky
Market
As KentuckyOne Health
continues to become One,
our volunteer services in
the Central/Eastern
Kentucky Market is
pleased to announce the
merging of our online
volunteer management
program, Volgistics. Over
the next few months, each
of our Volunteer Services
departments will be
brought online.
We are also in the process
of incorporating news
from around our whole
market area! This newsletter includes news from
the Lexington area offices as well as Volunteer
Services in Saint Joseph London.
Most of you are already aware that Jamine Hamner
manages the entire Central/Eastern KY Volunteer
Services. She is a Certified Director of Volunteer
Services. Her main office is located in Saint Joseph
Hospital, Lexington, KY, but she also works in the
Volunteer Office in Saint Joseph East half days, two
days a week, schedule permitting. She is directly
involved in the placement and managing of
volunteers in Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph
East, and Saint Joseph Jessamine.
Volunteer Services
department for almost 11
years. Since she serves as
the front line contact, you
will most likely be greeted
by her voice when you call
the office during regular
business hours. She takes
care of the day to day business
of running the office and is
Jamine’s backup when she is
out of the office. She also
spends a half day, one day a
week at the SJE Volunteer
Office.
We are pleased to introduce
to you the manager of
Volunteer Services at Saint
Joseph London, Jo Smith.
Jo has been the manager of
the SJL volunteers for 8
years. As part of her duties
she also manages the Gift
Shop. We are so glad to have
her as part of our team!
KentuckyOne Health exists:
Gail Berish
Program Assistant
Volunteer Services,
SJH, SJE, SJJ
Jo Smith
Manager of Volunteer
Services
Saint Joseph London
Jamine’s program assistant is Gail Berish. Gail has
been employed as the program assistant in the
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News from the SJH Volunteer
Guild
We are looking forward to a great year
with wonderful opportunities to get
together. Plans are already in progress
for a “Gala” April Recognition
Luncheon at the Hilary Boone Faculty
Club. Details to follow as the time
nears.
Save the date: Tuesday April 28,
2015.
October Business Luncheon at The
Campbell House, we will have
volunteers speak about what their role
is in the area that they work. Look
around for a friend or acquaintance
that you think might like to work with
us as a perspective Saint Joseph
Volunteer. More information
regarding the guest invitation will
follow as the time gets closer.
Planning way aheadMany people would like to volunteer, Your Service to the hospital is so
but don’t know what they would do or valuable and is truly appreciated.
where they would fit in. During our
Mitzi Weaver
Chairperson
Judy Fifield, Chairperson
Sandy Devers, Co-Chairperson
SJH
SJE
March 5-6-7: Books are Fun Feb. 18-19: Loving Touch
April 2-3: Masquerade $5
9:00a-8:00p
Jewelry Sale
April 23-24: Masquerade $5
Jewelry Sale
Loving
Vilma Rizzuti
Co-Chairperson
VOLUNTEER GUILD BOARD
APRIL 2014 - MARCH 2015
President ………..Peggy Prentice
Vice President …………….Open
Advisor……………….……Open
Activity Chair……….Anita Ennis
Activity Co-Chair.…Joyce FisterDaley
Communications Chair……Open
Corresponding Secretary…..Bess
Tharp
Education Chair…..Judy Albrecht
Education Co-Chair.…Lea Martin
Hospitality Chair……Judy Fifield
Hospitality Co-Chair……...Sandy
Devers
We mad
e
$6,600
at the
Masque
rade $5
Jewelry
Sale in
Decemb
er!
That wa
s our
best yet
!
Touch
Fund Raising Chair (SJH, SJJ)…….
Mitzi Weaver
Fund Raising Co-Chair (SJE)……..
Vilma Rizzuti
Recording Secretary…………...
Elizabeth Pattengill
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News from the SJH Volunteer
Guild
Upcoming Activities
Your Activity Committee has come up with some great trip
ideas for the upcoming months. We hope to plan something without the chance of snow or biting Cold.
Trip to The Outlet Shoppes of
the Bluegrass: We have been
Anita Ennis
offered a shuttle bus to pick
Chairperson
up volunteers at Saint Joseph
Main at 10:00 and return
after 2:30. We will also receive a 2015 VIP Coupon
book. The minimum attendance for this shopping
trip is 15.
Trip to Horseshoe Casino on
Wednesdays. We would
Joyce Fister-Daley
leave from the Walmart on
Co-Chairperson
New Circle Road at 10:15.
The cost is $20 which
includes a $5 gambling
coupon and a $15 food voucher. This makes the
trip FREE! We will leave Horseshoe Casino at 5:00.
No minimum required number of attendees, we
just need to pick a Wednesday.
On March 11th, Studio Players at the Carriage House, 154 W. Bell Court,
will be presenting their dress rehearsal of:
What Would Jesus Pack?
by Ross Carter
Directed by Eric Seale
When a holy war erupts between a gun advocate and an evangelical fundraiser, a U.S. Senator
get caught in the comedic crossfire.
The show is free and starts at 8:00pm. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Volunteer Offices.
Only 25 seats are available, so sign up early.
22. We love our volunteers because they
wear the “yes face,” which says “I am
here to help and will not leave you”
without uttering a word.
23. We love our volunteers because they
welcome patients entering critical
units or surgical departments, where
the “unknown” looms around every
corner.
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Lexington News Brief
Helen O. Hamilton (right) was recognized at the Saint Joseph
Foundation’s STARS event for the 2014 Outstanding
Community Volunteer. Helen was raised with the teaching by
her mother that, “You must give back, expecting nothing in
return to the community you live in.”
Helen found
“that place
to give back”
at Saint Joseph Hospital where she has
volunteered and recently celebrated 40 years of
service. Helen created the Patient Representative
program in 1974 and continues to lead the
program. Helen has donated funds for the
administrative conference center as well as for the
upcoming launch of communication screens to
enhance employee communication. We are so
blessed to have Helen as part of our team!
Changes Coming Soon at SJH
The SJH Patient Representatives (in the
green jackets) got together to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary
Celebration.
Saint Joseph Hospital will be adding and
expanding nursing units very soon. Here is what
we are going to have very shortly:
• The sixth floor will become the Ortho and Spine
Center, with a satellite Physical Therapy
department. It will open about February 16,
2015. (This unit used to be located in 5B.)
• The fifth floor will have a Neuro (Stroke) ICU
unit built where 5B is currently. It will open about
July 1. The 5th floor will then be entirely
dedicated to stroke
patients.
Dear SJH Volunteers,
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness & your kindness. The Sarah
Stedy you guys purchased & gave to
us really will lighten our load, it will
truly make a difference for all our
patients. You all are wonderful and
we appreciate what you do for us.
We mentioned this need only once,
yet you did not forget our request.
Thank you all so very much. Your
kindness & generosity is truly appreciated!
3 East Staff & Patients
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Lexington News Brief
Anne Wills
Anne Wyatt Wills, 96, passed away December 2, 2014. She was born in
Bourbon County, KY, to the late George and Westye Boardman Wyatt. Anne
received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky. She worked
for Dawahares for 35 years. Anne was a member of Lafayette Christian
Church. After retirement she spent her time as a volunteer at Saint Joseph
Hospital. She served in the SJH Volunteer Workroom for 8 1/2 years and gave
us a little over 3,311 hours of service. Anne was so dedicated to her job with
SJH that she served in the workroom no matter how poorly she felt. She even
gave service the day before she was hospitalized for her final days on earth.
Barbara Hancock (1919-2014)
Barbara Lee Hancock, widow of Marshall J. Hancock, died December 1,
2014. She was born in Richmond, KY, to the late Leslie John Tipton and
Effie T. Kennedy Tipton. She was a 45 year employee of the Norfolk,
Virginia Naval Base, a member of Gardenside Christian Church, and a
volunteer at Saint Joseph Hospital. Barbara served in the SJH Volunteer
Workroom for 11 years and gave us 1,231 hours of service.
Ann Wittkamp (1921-2014)
Ann Cafferty Wittkamp, 93, of Aiken, SC, formerly of Lexington, KY died
December 14, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Home, Aiken SC. She was the
daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa Cafferty, born in Richmond, VA.
She lived throughout the U.S. moving with her husband Louis Wittkamp
during his assignments in the U.S. Air Force. Ann spent her life as a
homemaker, beloved wife and mother of four. Before moving to Aiken, SC
from Lexington, KY, she was an active volunteer delivering flowers to
patients and she was a member of the Saint Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. Ann
served as a SJH volunteer for 16 years, giving 4,881 hours of service. She
received the Golden Sneaker award for her exemplary volunteer service.
Whoever you hold in the heart of you
Is forever and always a part of you
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London News Brief
Breakfast With Santa!
These adorable girls participated in the SJL
“Breakfast With Santa” event. This is a
Volunteer Services facilitated event for children
and grandchildren of employees. Children must
by 10 years old or under. Santa and Mrs.
Clause met and were photographed with 110
children on December 6, 2014.
Instead of standing around waiting for their
photos to print, families went into the workshop
and the children made gifts for their family
members.
Needless to say, this will be done again this
year!
The volunteers served drinks (cafeteria staff
served the food), cleaned tables, printed and
assembled photos and cards, and even
provided the ever popular elves (in full
costume).
For the first time ever there was a Santa’s
Workshop, coordinated and staffed by
employees. This was a huge success!!!
SJL Noggineers Keeping Babies’ Heads Warm
Fortunately for them, the SJL Noggineers had
been busy knitting/crocheting hats to keep their
little heads warm. These volunteers, who so
lovingly share their talents, offer a visible
example of the mission of compassion that
KentuckyOne Health strives to present to the
communities in which they serve.
What joy the nurses get when they can give these
babies something handmade just for them. The
parents are touched, too, when they receive
these gifts for it brings a little special touch to
their happiness found in their new baby.
It was a cold weekend in December when the
labor hall at Saint Joseph London started
bursting at the seam! This picture shows 16 of
the 17 babies that were born that weekend,
while anoter baby was on it’s way to join them!
Thank you, SJL Noggineers, for all you do!
Let’s get the word out! Volunteers make all these things happen! Tell your
friends how wonderful it is to serve others and invite them to join us! We
need their help!
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ALL News Brief
Noggineers & Crafters
Cuddler Dolls: The word had gotten out about
how crafty you are! Now your services have
been requested! The managersof NICU has
changed the design requirements for the
Cuddler dolls needed for the babies born
addicted to drugs.
All she’d like to have is the shape of the doll cut
out from fleece fabric. The shape would be like
a bear without the ears. Please do not put any
Pocket Prayer Quilts: The
popularity of your Pocket Prayer
Quilts has greatly increased!
Pocket Prayer Quilts provide
comfort to our patients and
their families. The ones you
see here are quilted and sewn,
but you can make them any
number of ways. Finished pocket prayer quilts
should be between 2"x2" square to 3"x3" square.
Materials:
Polyester, cotton, or a combination thereof
Yarn, or narrow ribbon
Wooden Hearts *
Quilt Cards (specialized by campus)*
face of any kind on it.
There is actually no sewing
involved.
Please deliver the dolls to
your Volunteer Services
office. Include with your
dolls your name and how
many hours it took you to
make them.
(859)313-1290 and we can mail these to
you. You can then deliver the finished squares
to your Volunteer Office. Please be sure to
include your name and how many hours it took
you to make them.
Pocket Prayer Quilts can be made in quilt
patterns or, if you prefer, you can simply stitch
two pieces of fabric together. Make sure the
edges of the square are turned to the inside
before stitching.
Place a wooden heart inside between the two
pieces of fabric.
Tie a small piece of ribbon or yarn on to the quilt
card.
*You can pick these up in the Saint Joseph
Hospital Volunteer Office, One Saint Joseph
Drive, Lexington, KY; or you can call our office at
Hand stitch or machine stitch the square closed,
stitching in the ribbon or yarn as you go.
24. Know the name of the patient’s spouse or significant
other, and use it. Their involvement is a key factor in the
patient’s outcome.
25. Explain even the simplest things you do. Be an uberexplainer!
26. Give the patient an unexpected experience. Surprise
them in uplifting ways.
27. Know the patient’s favorite beverage and serve it to
them (assuming there is no fluid or dietary restriction), no
matter what it takes.
28. Be. Genuinely glad to see the patient—and show it!
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New Volunteers
Nov-Feb 4
Lexington
ER Shadowing Program
Beverly Alexander
Nova Arnold
Emily Furnish
Leticia Koher
Sirena Madere
Charles Owen
Amy Tabb
Aisha Walton
Jay Weitekamp
Noggineers/Crafts
Anne Demattina
Mary Demattina
Diane Hodge
Christine Linn
Linda Ramnes
Janet Schnurr
Katrin Flores
Tina Johnson
Nutritional Services SJH
Sydney Hobbs
Alex Scott
Ashley Vanlandingham
Megan Woods
Clerical-Breast Care Center
Scheduling SJE &
Clerical-Breast Center SJE
Karen Thompson
Patient Services 3ET
Allie Romines
Women’s Center—NICU
Sirena Madere
Women’s Center—Nursery
Cyndi Breazeale
Malkia Gedeon
Cynthia Kendrick
Casual/Special Projects
Lauren Widmar
Jasmine Williams
Clerical-Health Info Mgmt/
Medical Records SJH
Amena Mousa
Musicians-SJH Lobby
Benjamin Henault
Alison Rickert
Amy Tabb
Patient Services 2E Surgical
Telemetry
Shawn Burden
Pharmacy SJH
Amanda Cotter
Nolan Slinker
Mason Whitt
Rehab/PT Support Team SJH
Joshua Hayden
Kellie Upton
Rehab-Park Physical Therapy
Rachel Wenner
London
Casual/Special Projects
Cuba Maggard
Gift Shop
Cuba Maggard
Patient Advocate
Cuba Maggard
Immediate Volunteer Needs!
Assignment
SJH Greet & Escort-Front Lobby Substitute
SJH Clerical
Administration
SJH & SJE
Pastoral Care Visitor
SJH OP Greet & Escort-Lexington Surgery Ctr
SJH OP Clerical-Outpatient Physical Therapy
SJE Endoscopy Waiting room Greet & Escort
Duties
Greet people, answer questions, give
directions, escort, deliver flowers.
Assist with clerical duties. You choose
your days/hours.
Make initial visit to new patients telling
about their dept. Make referrals to dept.
as needed.
At main lobby info desk greet visitors,
answer questions, give directions, escort when applicable.
Assist managing paperwork, filing, answering phones, copying.
Escort patients & family to procedure
area
Days
Hrs
Your
Choice
9-12
12-3
Your
Choice
Your
Choice
Your
Choice
M-F
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12-3
Flex
M-F
M-F
9-12
12-3
7:30-10
10-1
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Becky Wilson
Jim McFadden
Abigail Simpson
William Padget
Anna “Bess” Tharp
Patricia Kramer
Rana Ghazala
Billie Ridings
Carole White
Vanessa Fu
Carolyn Davis
Alex French
Anita Ennis
Andrew Thompson
Lynn Tindle
Tami Combs
Nicole Tocash
Juan Ibarra
Kristine Roinestad
Thomas Crehore
Sabrina Kline
Heather Pechatsko
Douglas Duff
Lauren Rose
Margaret Jones
Lincoln Morgan
Sanna Muhammad
Daniel Root
John Tatman
Aaliyah Gregory
Preston Ellis
James Fullenwider
Sandra Devers
1/29
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Betty Gray
Kelli Peake
Armando Diaz
Frances Meade
Matthew McCann
Prabin Mandal
Claude Trapp
Sharon Moore
Jean Hickey
Janie Fergus
Sr. Mary Susann
Gobber, SCN
Briana Gochett
Amanda Kerley
Amena Mousa
Kirby Adams
Houston Martin
Megan Woods
Timothy Hamby
Arthur Radin
Eriko Moore
Shivani Patel
Bennett Gatto
Jasmine Liu
Katina Adamson
Carson Dooley
Regenia Campbell
Darla Hamilton
Alice Li
Jessica McCallum
Lauren Hamlin
Ashley VanLandingham
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Randa Wells
Rozelle Garrigus
Marsha Short
Rachel Elliott
Alexandria Bledsoe
Sue Kruger
Timothy Blankenship
Eric Gettler
Yutong Gu
Dottie Nealis
Maurion Smith
Max Yau
Antonea Johnson
Sonali Patel
Kennedy Coney
Brian Sato
Brenda Viselli
Bryce Faulkner
Raoul Ouellette
Max Shrout
Joel Ewing
Patricia Lodhi
Joanie Lentini
Alaina Nettro
Judith Albrecht
Michelle Guo
Amal Agarwal
Marge Wood
Mackenzie Walls
Mary Hall
Isabel Jenkins
Audrey Elmore
3/16 James Donovan
3/17 Lauren Jane
3/17 Ashley Vazquez
3/17 Andrew Slater
3/17 Angela Mohammed
3/18 Maria Valdez
3/20 Timothy Deaton
3/20 Brandon Calia
3/20 Brittany Graul
3/21 Helen Hamilton
3/21 Erica Haywood
3/21 Kristen Swaidner
3/22 Peter Clark
3/24 Corey Moran
3/24 Alex Scott
3/25 Ellen Rehm
3/25 Patricia Rand
3/25 Jennifer Maynor
3/26 Hemanth Sontenam
3/26 Nahomie Nicolas
3/26 Ireland Coiner
3/26 Ashley Flamm
3/28 Mariana Moreno
3/28 Chasity Singleton
3/29 Carolyn Ashodian
3/29 Phyllis Farson
3/29 Randy Leslie
3/30 Lynsey Short
3/31 Allen Schroeder
3/31 Katelynn Livengood
London
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Riya Patel
Christine Smith
Billie Ridings
Tami Combs
Rhonda Jones
Nicole Butler
Douglas Duff
Margaret Jones
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Betty Gray
Rachel Wright
Carolyn Wooton
Jacob Kenney
Sarah Mandviwala
Mary Lou Wood
Jane Darrow
Edward Ridings
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