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VOL. 43, NO. 19
Windham Community Memorial Hospital
backushospital.org • windhamhospital.org
MAY 9, 2014
A nod to our nurses
Nurses Week
features flowers,
freebies and fun
Above, Brandy Donahue, RN, E-4, right, gets a
little face-to-face time with Bella, the Pet Therapy
pug. Bella, and her owner Judy Pepin, left, visited
nurses throughout Backus Wednesday as part of
Nurses Week activities.
Right: Gay Marie Robinshaw, RN, Windham Hospital Critical Care Unit, right, makes her selection
among the free cookies available as part of the
kickoff for Nurses Week Monday. Helping to hand
out the cookies were Sandy Lemoine, RN, left,
nurse manager of 4Shea, and Susan Pritchett, RN,
manager of Surgical Services.
A weekly newsletter for East Region employees, volunteers, patients and friends.
STORY,
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May 9, 2014
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Get Healthy
Griswold!
Griswold!
Griswold
Griswold
Sr. Ctr.
Ctr.
Sr.
9 a.m.-noon
Windham
Windham
Community
Community
Cancer
Support
Group
Group
Johnson
Johnson
Room
p.m.
5:30-7 p.m.
WINDHAM
For each purchase of a “Peace of Mind”
bracelet, Alex and Ani will make a minimum donation of $20 to the Peace
Love Foundation in support of mental
health issues.
Mon.
5/12
Backus
Backus
Freedom
Freedom
From
From
Smoking
Griswold
Griswold
Sr.
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Ctr.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
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Fri.
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Sat.
Sat.
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Sprague
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Community
Center
p.m.
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Windham
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Center,
Center,
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Hartford
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Don’t forget Mom!
Still plenty of gifts available
for Mother’s Day at the Auxiliary
to Windham Hospital Gift Shop.
BACKUS GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - WED. / 9:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.,
THURS. - FRI. / 9:30 A.M. – 6:30 P.M.,
SAT. / 9:30 A.M. – 4 P.M., SUN. / 1 – 4 P.M.
WINDHAM GIFT SHOP HOURS:
MON. - FRI. / 9A.M. - 4 P.M.
Windham Golf Classic set for May 21
The 19th annual Windham Hospital Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday,
May 21, at Tunxis Plantation Country Club, 87 Town Farm Road, Farmington.
For sponsorship opportunities and information on registering, please go to
windhamhospital.org/golf or call 860-456-6911, e-mail
[email protected] or fax 860-456-6192.
Upcoming Auxiliary
vendor sales
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Backus: Worldly Wares will be the featured dealer for the next Backus Auxiliary vendor sale Friday, May 16,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in MOB/cafeteria alcove. Items include African artifacts, bags, belts, baskets, candles and more.
Windham:
Silver Web will be the featured dealer for the next Auxiliary to Windham vendor sale Thursday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. in the atrium. Items include fine jewelry and more.
All sales by each auxiliary benefits the host hospital!
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Celebrating staff for great care all year
Dear Colleagues:
A week doesn’t go by in which I don’t receive a thank you from a patient, commenting on the great work our team does at
Backus and Windham hospitals.
They have no idea that National Nurses
Week is May 6-12, that National Hospital
Week is May 11-17, or that National EMS
Week is May 18-24 (not to mention Doctor’s
Day and National Volunteer Week, which recently passed). All they know is that our staff
was there to care for them in a time of need.
In honor of these special occasions, and
the great work you do throughout the year
no matter what department or location you
work in, I’d like to share with you a sampling of thank you
notes I’ve recently received. I can’t think of a better way to
thank you than through the voice of our patients:
Dave’s
Desk
“Just want to say that I have had nothing but the best of care at
Backus. The staff is the most compassionate, caring and nicest I
have encountered. Between my husband, myself, and other family members, I have dealt with several hospitals and Backus is the
best, from registration to oncology to diagnostics. And the new ER
in Plainfield is outstanding. It makes a big difference how the staff
interacts with patients, especially when they aren't feeling well.
Thank you!”
“My son was admitted to Windham Hospital…He is a student
at UConn and we have no other connections in the area. I drove
down to be with him for surgery and recovery. He had exceptional
care, and is recovering very well. I also was given the best care
and consideration, from the surgeon, the nurses and Pastoral
Care. I am grateful for the opportunity the nurses and Pastoral
Care provided for me to be close to my son during
this unexpected medical event. Thank you to all the
staff. We are grateful for your care!”
“I have been hospitalized in other hospitals, but
Windham tops them all — from being admitted to
being discharged. The care is care given by devoted
and cheerful nurses, efficient and compassionate
doctors, excellent dieticians and hard workers.”
“I was admitted to (Backus Hospital) through the
emergency room… I am writing to express my
whole family’s heartfelt thanks. The care and compassion shown by the entire staff that I had the
pleasure of dealing with is the very best. I would especially point out the nurses, PCTs, cafeteria workers, and maintenance personnel who work on the A-4 wing. Your family of
employees made a most uncomfortable situation extremely easy
for me to get through. I cannot sing praises highly enough for all
you gave me. Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart, I am
on the road to well-ville thanks to you.”
There isn’t enough room in this publication to print all
the thank you’s we receive for the great work you do
throughout the year. But on behalf of our patients, their
families and our communities, let me thank you for putting
our patients first, always.
That’s all for now,
Dave
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Backus portal engages patients, involves providers
Bob Dylan recorded the iconic “The Times They Are AChangin’” in 1964. An influential cultural figure at the time,
Dylan himself probably couldn’t have envisioned how
much the world would change over the next 50 years.
Revolutionary changes in medicine, science and technology have thrust the world into adopting rapid changes.
And, as we’re all aware, technology is changing the landscape of health care. At their fingertips, patients can access
information about any given disease or ailment, physician
or hospital.
Prepared to help patients
stay informed, stay in touch
and stay in good health,
Backus recently launched a
n For more
new patient portal. By cominformation
pleting a simple, safe and seabout the
cure registration process,
Backus patient
nearly 100 patients are alportal, visit
ready accessing their health
backushospital.org/
information at their own conportal or call the
venience, when their scheddedicated portal
ules permit. Gone are the
support line in Meddays of being locked into a
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schedule.
823-6363.
Other hospitals across the
nation and the region, including Windham Hospital, will be adpoting this technology in
the future.
The Backus portal gives patients to access to test results
online, versus over the phone or in-person. It provides a
channel for patients to see upcoming scheduled appointments and request prescription refills from their providers.
The portal also allows patients to exchange messages with
their providers between visits.
To learn
more
The health
record summary allows
patients to
view their
measurements,
medications,
conditions,
previous three
visits, health
maintenance
items and allergies.
In addition to providing an online tool to help patients
better manage their health, the Backus portal also meets
“meaningful use” guidelines set forth by the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
“There are two common themes echoed throughout the
guidelines for Meaningful Use Stage 2,” said Pam Muccilli,
chief information officer, Hartford HealthCare East Region.
“First, Stage 2 criteria place an emphasis on health information exchange between providers to improve care coordination for patients. Secondly, Stage 2 encourages
physicians and hospitals to support the use of health information technology by patients to further their own health
care.”
CMS guidelines call upon physicians and hospitals to
demonstrate that they are “meaningfully using” their certified electronic health record technology by meeting certain
standards. These standards mandate that physicians and
hospitals provide patients with timely electronic access to
their health information and electronic copies of their
health record to clinical summaries of each office visit and
patient-specific education resources.
Patient portal registration help
n In honor of National Hospital Week — celebrated May 11-17 — Backus MIS is organizing patient portal sign-up
booths at a variety of locations. Employees are welcome.
Monday,
May 12
Tuesday,
May 13
Backus Hospital (Alcove near
visitor elevators and MOB corridor) 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday,
May 14
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Plainfield Emergency Care Center 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Backus Outpatient Care Center
Friday,
May 16
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Backus Hospital (Cafeteria)
East System Support Office
Thursday,
May 15
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Hospital
Week spot
to hit the
airwaves
Hospital Week 2014 calendar of events
In honor of National Hospital Week, staff at Backus and Windham will be
treated to goodies from Food and Nutrition.
MONDAY, MAY 12
n Backus: 1st shift — Free bagel, muffin or doughnut and small coffee,
small fountain juice or milk. 2nd and
3rd shift — Free cookies.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
n Backus: Free large fountain soda or
bottled water.
n Windham: Ice Cream Social for all
employees, 1 - 4 p.m. in the third floor
Education Center. Served by the East
Region’s executive leadership team.
n During National
Hospital Week a
commercial will
run on radio stations across Eastern Connecticut, recognizing staff at
Backus and Windham hospitals. The ad will be uploaded
to each hospital’s website,
found at backushospital.org
or windhamhospital.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
n Backus: Free coffee.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
n Backus: Free whole fruit.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
n Backus: Free ice cream bars, sponsored by CorePlus.
BAC K U S
APPEARANCES BY
Safety
Camp 10
th
2014
Sandra Brown, right, chief privacy officer
for Hartford HealthCare, talks to Cuong
Le from the Windham Hospital Information Technology Department about the
HHC Compliance and Privacy Week
events. Employees throughout the system were encouraged to sign a compliance pledge and answer questions
regarding compliance and privacy.
Cardiac support group
meets May 14
Backus Home Health Care Cardiac Program Coordinator Ann Ryan will be the
featured presented at the next meeting of
the Backus Cardiac Disease Support Group
on Wednesday, May 14, from 6-7 p.m. in
the hospital’s library. The support group is
open to anyone who needs support in
managing cardiac disease. If you have
questions, call 860-889-8331, ext. 2128.
Anniv
ersar
y
Saturday,
June 14
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Backus Hospital parking lot
outside the Medical Office Building entrance
Organized by the Backus Trauma and EMS Departments
and American Ambulance, for the past ten years, Safety
Camp gives children and their families an opportunity to
learn about safety in a fun environment. Free bicycle helmets
will be available for fitting (while supplies last). Children can
tour emergency vehicles and learn how they work. Safety
lessons will include water, electricity, fire, the use of 911
and more. Free food and face-painting will also be available. Come on out and meet TraumaRoo and his friends!
Program free; no registration required.
For more information, call Gillian Mosier at
860-889-8331, ext. 3220.
FREE bicycle helmets
(while supplies last)
A special thanks to our community
donors who make this event possible.
TraumaRoo
Smokey Bear
CT State Police Seat Belt
Convincer & Rollover Simulator
Crash Test Dummies
Fire Trucks and Ambulances
and many others.
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COVER STORY
Weeklong festivities honor nursing profession
As hospitals and health care systems across the country honored
Nurses’ Week May 6-12, Backus and
Windham hospitals hosted celebrations all of their own.
From free fruit bowls, cookies and
pizza to massages, pet therapy visits, a
food drive, a community donation, receptions and the Nightingale ceremony, nurses throughout the East
Region were recognized for the skilled,
compassionate care they deliver to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year.
Backus
On Tuesday, May 6, Backus Operating Room registered nurse and member of the Recognition, Recruitment,
Retention Committee Kathy Bagwell
welcomed staff and guests to the hospital’s celebration event.
“The theme of this year’s week is
‘Nurses Leading the Way’ — how appropriate as the landscape of health
care is rapidly changing. Nurses are at
the forefront of care, and today we
take a moment to celebrate each
other.”
In his address to the audience, guest
speaker Justin Sleeper, RN, MSN, vice
president of Clinical Operations at
Natchaug Hospital and former clinical
Windham Hospital's three
2014 Nightingale nurses
were honored during a special breakfast ceremony at
the hospital Wednesday.
From left to right are Joyce
Ray, BSN, RN-BC, 4 Shea;
Karen Barbone, MSN, RN,
CDE, Clinical Excellence;
and Pam Cheney, BSN, RN,
Emergency Department.
director of Psychiatric Services at
Backus, stressed the importance of
building relationships in nursing and
getting involved in the profession.
“Respect is critical to the success of
a team of nurses,” said Sleeper. “Respect must be two-way and valued in
all areas, at all levels with colleagues,
patients and the community. I cannot
underestimate the power of healthy
relationships and camaraderie. I encourage you to get out there, learn
more about the work others are doing.
I believe you will find there’s a lot of
expertise and wisdom surrounding
you.”
In his closing remarks, Sleeper
urged nurses to become involved in
professional associations and leadership roles at their hospitals..
“Allow your voice to be heard,” he
Nurses give and receive
n Backus Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association President
Madelyn Lyman presented three nurses with $75 gift certificates to
Alexander’s Uniforms in Norwich at the hospital’s May 6 Nurses’ Week
celebration. The winners included:
First shift: Mary Birt — Resource Center
Second shift: Carolyn Fitzmaurice — A-4
Third shift: Amanda Antonino — E-3
n Windham Hospital’s Patient Care Services leadership donated $500 to
the Holy Family Home and Shelter in Willimantic on behalf of Windham
Hospital nurses.
said. “If you don’t express your own
thoughts and ideas, someone else will.
Don’t let someone else dictate your
practice. When you have passion
you’ll move forward with your goal. I
encourage you to take action.”
Mary Bylone, RN, MSM, CNML, regional vice president of Patient Care
Services, thanked the nursing staff for
providing high quality care and positive patient outcomes. She highlighted the success of the
nurse-driven Clinical-Redesign Project
on A-3, which pairs each nurse with a
patient care technician – allowing the
nurse to spend more time on patient
care. The redesign continues to be
rolled-out on other units.
“As nurses, we forget about celebrating ourselves,” said Bylone. “Regardless of where we are in our careers,
nursing is difficult. We choose this
profession to care for others. For some
of our patients, we are the only advocates they have. I stand proud with all
of you for your unwavering dedication
to our patients.”
Windham
On Wednesday, May 7, Windham
celebrated Nurses’ Week with a breakfast in the hospital’s atrium. Highlights of the event included honoring
2014 Windham Nightingale recipients
Karen Barbone, MSN, RN, CDE, of ClinSee NURSING, page 7
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Chapel Improvement Project kicks off
Backus hosted an informal reception to honor the kick-off of the
Chapel Improvement Project on
Thursday, May 8, and unveiled a
stained glass display created by local
artisans.
The display was commissioned in
memory of Miss Dorothy Miller, RN,
MA, who is fondly remembered for her
dedication to the highest ideals of
nursing and her long-time presidency
of the Backus Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, and in recognition of the alumnae association’s
collective years of service to the altruistic and compassionate profession of
nursing. The goal of the project is to
make the chapel more comfortable
and inviting for patients and visitors.
Backus is grateful to the following
individuals who have contributed to
this special initiative (to date):
n The Backus Hospital School of
Nursing Alumnae Association
n Anonymous
n Mark and Mary Brown
n Mary Bylone, RN, and Sylvia Delson
n Keith and Nancy Fontaine
n Kathleen Gius
n Lauren Mallozzi
n Mary Sarni
n Frank Scanlon — in memory of
Mona Scanlon
n Daniel and Genevieve Schies
n David and Tara Whitehead
n Steven and Diane Yeager
Mary Bylone, RN, MSM, CNML, regional vice president of Patient Care
Services said, “The unveiling of this
beautiful stained glass piece could not
have come at a more fitting time. In
memory of Miss Miller and the Backus
Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae
Association, it honors all nurses —
Madelyn Lyman, RN, president of
the Backus Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association, gets a
close look at the new stained glass
window that was dedicated Thursday. It will be installed in the
Backus chapel.
past and present — for their professionalism, compassion and dedicated
work.”
For more information or to make a
contribution to the Chapel Improvement Project, contact the Backus Office of Philanthropy and Development
at 860-823-6331.
NURSING,
Thank you
for your
donations
from page 6
ical Excellence; Pam Cheney RN, BSN, of
the Emergency Department; and Joyce
Ray, RN-BC, BSN, of 4 Shea. During the
ceremony, Rita Perry, RN, from the OB
unit was recognized for being named the
2014 Jane M. Desmarais scholarship recipient. The scholarship is given each
year to a hospital employee pursuing
higher education in nursing.
“Nurses by nature are empathetic and
caring and they don’t always stop to
think about themselves,” said Cary Trantalis, RN, BSN, MSN, regional vice president of Operations. “This week is a great
opportunity for everyone to stop and reflect on the great work nurses do in contributing to patient outcomes and
community health.”
“Nurses’ Week is a time for people —
including nurses themselves — to recognize the impact of the profession on
people’s lives,” said Bylone. “You can’t be
whole for your patient if you’re not
whole for yourself. At the end of the day
Linda Miller, RN, right, Patient Care
Services evening supervisor, presents a Red Sox cap to Justin Sleeper,
RN, MSN, vice president of Clinical
Operations at Natchaug Hospital, following his speech at the Backus
Nurses' Week event Tuesday. Sleeper
talked about the importance of
nurses getting involved in leadership
groups in their units.
it’s easy to think about the things you
didn’t do and not remember the good
things you did do. It’s so important for
nurses to see their true value and their
contribution to patient outcomes.”
n The Backus Recognition, Recruitment,
Retention Committee
would like to thank all
those who generously
donated items for the
basket give-away during Nurses’ Week. The
committee also extends sincere gratitude to the Backus
Hospital School of
Nursing Alumnae Association for its generous donation of gifts.
Congratulations to all
those who won prizes.
In closing, thank you
to everyone who gave
their time and effort
to make Nurses' Week
a successful celebration.
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Circles of care going strong
Our entire community is invited to get involved in the fight against
breast cancer and help improve health in Eastern Connecticut by joining
our circle of care.
The Backus Circles of Care campaign involves the sale of pink circles
for $1. Those who purchase circles in honor of loved ones
can put their names on them to be hung in prominent
locations throughout the region. Funds raised through
the campaign support the Backus Breast Health Initiative.
Circles of Care are now available in the Backus Café,
Gift Shop, Boutique and at off-site Health Centers.
Please contact us if you would like to get involved or
see your business in upcoming recognition lists. For more information, please contact:
n Genevieve Schies, Backus Office of Philanthropy and Development at
860-823-6331.
n Barbara Chiangi, Breast Cancer Survivors Committee co-chair at 860889-3606.
We are grateful to the following businesses for their support:
Antenna Salon & Color Center
Backus Hospital
Auxiliary Gift Shop
Backus Hospital Café
Backus Diagnostic Imaging
Backus Outpatient Care Centers,
Ledyard, Norwich, Montville
Backus Family Health Center,
Colchester
Backus Health Center,
North Stonington
Backus Pain Management Center,
Norwich
Backus Rheumatology
Backus Diabetes Center
Backus Wound Care
Computer Sciences Corporation
CorePlus Federal Credit Union,
all branches
Cost Cutters, Norwich
Curves of Norwich
Cut-N-Curl
Dime Bank
Eastern Federal Bank
Hair Unique Salons
Lin's Hair Salon
Love Me Two Times
Medusa Hair Salon
Bozrah Moose Lodge 950
Starrwood Food Market
Tri-Town Foods, East Lyme
Utley and Jones Pharmacy
Village Market, Ledyard
Learn to protect your head
Join Windham Hospital neurologist Michelle
Boudreau, DO, for the “Egghead” exhibit at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford on Saturday, May 17,
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dr. Boudreau will present an interactive program
demonstrating trauma to the brain and encouraging the
use of helmets. There will be free giveaways, coloring
pages, and activities for children. Handouts for proper
helmet fitting will be available to parents.
Dr. Boudreau
Remember, Hartford HealthCare employees — including Backus and Windham hospitals — get in free to the Science Center any
day of the year. Family members receive a 25% admission discount.
May 9, 2014
Hartford HealthCare
introduces new chief
information officer
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Richard T. Shirey as senior vice
president and chief information officer
(CIO) of Hartford HealthCare. Rich will
assume the role that Joe Sullivan has
held on an interim basis since Luis
Taveras’ departure in November.
For the past 10 years, Rich has served
as CIO of Baptist Health System (BHS) in
Birmingham, Ala., a four-hospital system
with 90 employed multispecialty physicians and 400 aligned doctors in the Baptist Physician Alliance. There, he
implemented the Epic electronic health
record and revenue cycle solutions in
system hospitals and in the BHS central
business office. This background will be
invaluable as we continue to move forward with our CareConnect transformation, which includes using Epic software
as a tool to fundamentally change the
way we provide care. Rich also has a
strong reputation as a good listener and
an authentic leader.
Previous to working at Baptist Health
System, he was vice president and CIO of
MedCath Inc., a for-profit hospital business start-up in Charlotte, N.C. and vice
president and CIO of the North Broward
Hospital District in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
He also was director of Medical Decision
Support Systems at Rush-PresbyterianSt. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.
Rich holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The College of William
and Mary and an MBA in Management
Information Systems from DePaul University in Chicago. He is a member of the
College of Healthcare Information Management Executives and the Healthcare
Information Management and Systems
Society.
Please join me in welcoming him to
HHC and in thanking Joe Sullivan for his
able leadership as interim CIO.
— Thomas Marchozzi, CPA
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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Department changes name
to Supply Chain Management
We are pleased to announce a name
change for the Materials Management
Department. Effective immediately, the
department is called Supply Chain
Management.
The new name adopts the industry
standard and better reflects the department’s role in ensuring that health care
products, services and equipment are
always available to ensure the best possible patient experience.
With the new name comes a new organizational structure. Responsibility
for centralized Supply Chain Management is now shared by HHC SVP
Clarence Silvia, who will also continue
in his role as president and CEO of The
Hospital of Central Connecticut, and
HHC VP for Supply Chain Sharon Fried.
This represents another significant
milestone on our journey toward uniting and centralizing our system to safeguard our future.
Our group utilizes sophisticated technology to manage inventory, order products and negotiate supplier contracts.
As we strive to provide more coordinated care, it is essential that we offer
the most efficient and streamlined services in all aspects of care delivery.
Although our name has changed, our
commitment to service has not. Please
feel free to contact us of we can be if
any assistance.
— Clarence Silvia
Sharon Fried
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Shoe donations
appreciated
I would like to thank
everyone in Surgical Services on behalf of
Soles4Souls and myself for
your generous donations of
over 500 pairs of shoes.
These shoes will be distributed in an effort to help
fight poverty in 127 countries; more than half of the
distributions are in the
United States. Thank you
again for your generosity
and support; once again I
am reminded of why I am
so proud to work in Surgical
Services here at Backus.
— Anita O'Rourke BSN,
RN, CAPA, Surgical Services
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May 9, 2014
News and
notes from the
EAG Spring craft
and vendor show
n The annual EAG Spring craft and
vendor show is going on now — Friday, May 9 — until 4 p.m. in the main
lobby conference rooms. There is still
time to pick up plenty of great gift
items in time for Mother’s Day including pet beds and treats, scarves,
purses, Tupperware, Bags in Bloom,
original paintings, vintage treasures,
Tupperware, hand painted gourds,
Avon, houseplants, floral arrangements, deck planters, memorial boxes
and books. Don’t miss it.
Discount
movie tickets
Backus Café Menu
n Discount Lisbon Landing Digiplex
EAG weekly prize
winner for May 9
n Daisy Goris — ESD
CONGRATULATIONS!
Call Cathy Saunders at ext. 2105
to collect your prize.
movie tickets are available through
Cathy Saunders in Diagnostic Imaging
or Donna McLaughlin in Food and Nutrition for $8 each.
About the EAG
n The EAG is a small team of employees who plan and coordinate
fun and discounted activities for all
employees to enjoy.
Rachel Biello, RN, signs the Compliance and Privacy Pledge
poster in the Backus cafeteria
Thursday as part of the Hartford
HealthCare Compliance and Privacy Week celebration. Employees throughout the system were
encouraged to sign a compliance
pledge and answer questions regarding compliance and privacy.
SATURDAY, May 10
sausage and pepper grinder / spinach lasagna / french fries
SUNDAY, May 11
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY: baked stuffed chicken with gravy / turkey burgers / soup du
jour / honey glazed carrots / mashed potatoes
MONDAY, May 12
mediterranean chicken with tomato, olives and artichokes / ritz baked haddock /
stuffed shells with tomato cream sauce / SOUPS: beef barley / cream of vegetable /
SIDES: bermuda blend / crinkle cut carrots / wild rice pilaf / french fries
TUESDAY, May 13
raspberry chipotle chicken salad / cincinnati chili mac / eggplant rollettes / SOUPS:
chicken noodle / tomato bisque / SIDES: normandy blend vegetables / herbed cauliflower / french fries
WEDNESDAY,
May 14
pulled pork on potato roll / butternut penne / shepherds pie / SOUPS: tomato florentine / potato leek / SIDES: broccoli spears / peas and carrots / steak fries
THURSDAY, May 15
korean street tacos / garlic and herb oven fried cod / stuffed chicken with gravy /
SOUPS: pasta fagioli / creamy asparagus / SIDES: caribbean blend vegetables / maple
glazed brussel sprouts / onion rings / brown rice
FRIDAY, May 16
coconut shrimp with mango dipping sauce / chicken broccoli bacon macaroni and
cheese / spinach lasagna / SOUPS: italian wedding / new england clam chowder /
SIDES: green beans / sicilian blend vegetables / basmati rice / french fries
DAILY FARE: A variety of hot paninis, cold wraps and pizza specials are available on a rotating basis
The Backus cafeteria is open daily from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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Hunger Walk planned for May 18
The Backus Labor Management Team invites all Backus employees and their
families to join them in the United Way Walk Against Hunger on Sunday, May
18, at 1 p.m. at Chelsea Parade, across from Norwich Free Academy in Norwich.
The walk benefits the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center.
More than 21,000 New London County residents receive emergency and supplemental food every month from the food center. In 2013 the center distributed nearly 2.5 million pounds of food through partner feeding sites.
Won’t you help support such an important cause? For more information,
call 860-908-9711 or register online at ctfoodbank.org/walk. Those who can’t
walk are invited to be “virtual walkers.”
Windham Auxiliary seeks scholarship applicants
The Auxiliary to Windham Hospital
is seeking applications from area high
school seniors for the Anne L. Card
Memorial Scholarship, which awards
two $1,000 scholarships to students
planning to enter a full-time course of
study in medical related fields.
Scholarship applications and eligibility requirements can be found at
www.windhamhospital.org or
through a high school guidance counselor. Applications, letters of recommendations and transcripts must be
received by May 19.
For more information, on the Anne
L. Card Memorial Scholarship, please
call 860-456-6700 or visit
www.windhamhospital.org.
ENTREE: adobo roasted pork loin / SOUPS: tomato / soup du jour / SIDES: arroz con
pollo / mexicali corn / SANDWICH: grilled cheese with or without ham
TUESDAY, May 13
ENTREE: sole florentine over yellow rice / jalapeno poppers / SOUPS: grilled chicken,
red pepper and orzo / soup du jour / SIDES: squash and zucchini sauté / chef’s choice
/ SANDWICH: steak and cheese grinder with peppers and onions
WEDNESDAY,
May 14
ENTREE: beer battered cod combo with fries and a fountain drink / SOUPS: cream of
chicken / soup du jour / SIDES: french fries / cauliflower polonaise / SANDWICH:
BBQ grilled chicken with cheddar and bacon on a ciabatta roll
THURSDAY, May 15
ENTREE: chicken and broccoli over rice / vegetarian lo mein / egg roll / SOUPS: szechwan beef noodle / soup du jour / SIDES: white rice / snap pea and red cabbage saute
/ SANDWICH: falafel on toasted flat bread with cucumbers, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce
FRIDAY, May 16
ENTREE: tortilla tilapia / steak and cheese grinder / SOUPS: R.I. clam chowder / soup
du jour / SIDES: rice pilaf / chef’s choice / SANDWICH: grilled vegetable panini
SATURDAY, May 17
ENTREE: taco bar / chicken wings / SOUP: minestrone / SIDES: mixed vegetables /
chef’s choice / SANDWICH: teriyaki chicken wrap with diced pineapple and red peppers
SUNDAY, May 18
ENTREE: baked manicotti / SOUP: chicken vegetable with rice / SIDES: seasoned curly
fries / baby carrots / SANDWICH: pulled pork grilled panini with caramelized onions
and cheddar
BREAKFAST: Served weekdays only and includes a variety of hot items including oatmeal, cream of wheat,
yogurt bar, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries and a breakfast sandwich (Selection varies by day)
Sumner Cafeteria Menu
MONDAY, May 12
The Sumner Cafeteria open from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 2 - 2:30 p.m. and 3 - 6:30 p.m.
Hot food is served from 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; and 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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May 9, 2014
GENERAL STORE
General Store is a free classified ad section for the benefit of
East Region employees, retirees, medical staff and volunteers.
We welcome your submissions by the hospital Intranet, fax (860-892-6964), mail or by e-mailing [email protected].
The deadline for submissions to be included in each Friday’s HospiTell is Wednesday at noon.
HospiTell will include community events for not-for-profit organizations based in eastern Connecticut that are open to the
public and free of charge. We do not accept ads for real estate, firearms or personal ads. Please do not list hospital phone numbers or
hospital e-mail addresses for responses. You must submit your item weekly if you want it to appear more than one week.
To have HospiTell e-mailed to you, or for questions about the General Store, please call Ginny James, Backus Corporate
Communications, at 860-889-8331, ext. 4211, or e-mail her at [email protected].
FOR SALE
plants. Call 860-334-8384.
PANCAKE & EGG BREAKFAST — Saturday, May 17,
8-11 a.m. at Lee Memorial Church, 294 Washington
St., Norwich. Adults, $7, Children 5-12 years old, $5
and children under 5 years old are free.
DELTA TILTING ARBOR TABLE SAW — 10-inch,
right tilt, new on crate in packaging, three horsepower, one ph with main disconnect box, $1,500.
Call 860-377-1074.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE — Saturday, May 10,
9 a.m. to noon at Newent Congregational Church, 1
Newent Road, Lisbon. Benefits the Lisbon Boy Scout
Troop 73.
IPHONE 5C — Sprint service, one month old, $250.
Call 860-701-0253.
MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE — Saturday, May 10, 9
a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 9 a.m. - noon at Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 247 Washington St.,
Norwich. Rain or shine, flowers, herbs, proceeds will
benefit The Daughters of Penelope’s fundraising efforts for charity.
2014 BID’S TAVERN REUNION-Saturday, May 17,
noon to 5 p.m., Yantic Fire Engine Co. Enjoy great
sandwiches by Tom & Betty LaFreniere, parking
available at Fireman’s Field, free shuttle provided, no
entry fee, no tickets required, entertainment
throughout the afternoon. All proceeds benefit the
Yantic Fire Department’s efforts to restore their antique steamer and Diamond T fire truck.
YARD/PLANT SALE — Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Norwichtown Green. This event is sponsored
by the Yantic Fire Company Women’s Auxiliary, vendors welcome. Call 860-859-1150.
OCCUM SCHOOL REUNION — Sunday, May 18, 2-5
p.m. at Holy New Martyrs Church Hall, 364 Canterbury Tpke., Norwich. Former students and guests invited. Call to register 860-887-3145.
MISC. ITEMS — Two bowling balls, one weighs 12
pounds and the other 16 pounds, $20 each. Wurlitzer home organ, excellent condition, $600 or best
offer. Call 860-564-7189.
MISC. ITEMS — La-Z-Boy Loveseat dual recliner,
blue, like new, $350. Fireplace set with utensils, solid
brass, three piece, stand, never used, $50. Call 860338-7808.
MISC. ITEMS — Fisher Price Rock and Play, $15. Jeep
car seat cover, $10. Graco Mickey Mouse infant car
seat with two bases, $60. Four swivel back bar
stools, unfinished oak, $100 for the set or $30 each.
Call 860-235-3617.
MISC. ITEMS — 48-inch round pedestal dining table,
24-inch insert, six dining chairs, solid oak, $750.
Solid Oak corner hutch with glass front doors, three
shelves, $250. Oakworks massage table, carrying
case, face rest, optional arm rest, three bolsters, Oakworks massage chair with carrying case, all for $500
or willing to price items separately. Call 860-2359604.
MISC. ITEMS — Trampoline, 15 foot, enclosure, like
new, stored indoors, $150, can deliver locally. Nintendo 3DS, eight games, carry case, $125. Call 860889-6672.
WANTED
HOUSE TO RENT — Backus Hospital employee is
looking for a four-bedroom house, in good condition,
in surrounding area, $1,200 per month or less. Call
860-546-9928.
RATTAN SETS — Living room, sunroom or dining
room sets, good condition, reasonable price. Call
860-889-1861 and please leave a message.
EVENTS
NORWICH LIONS CLUB — Friday, May 9, 6:30 p.m. at
the Norwich Holiday Inn. A gala event to celebrate
the 75th anniversary of the Norwich Lions Club. Tickets are $35 per person, including dinner. Tickets
must be purchased by Friday, May 2. Call 860-2374330.
MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST — Saturday, May 10, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy New Martyrs Church, 364 Canterbury Tpke., Norwich. Omelets, homefries, pancakes, sausage, beverages, Pierogi and Stuffed
Cabbage to go, bake sale, tag sale. Call 860-822-9955.
MOTHER’S DAY PLANT SALE — Saturday, May 10,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bozrah Volunteer Fire
Company. Hanging baskets, flats, herbs, veggie
TAG SALE — Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 276
Beaumont Highway, Lebanon. Hundreds of infant,
toddler, boys, girls clothes to four toddler, toys, appliances, furniture.
SHEPHERD’S PIE DINNER — Saturday, May 10, 4:306:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington
St., Norwich. $10 adults/ $8 seniors, with meat, vegetarian, corn, tossed salad, rolls, dessert, beverage.
DOWNTOWN MIC — Saturday, May 10, 6-8 p.m. at
Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St., Norwich. Call 860-859-1150.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST— Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m. noon at Rose City Senior Center, 8 Mahan Drive, Norwich. Plain and blueberry pancakes, sausage, hash
browns, juice, coffee, milk, tickets, $6, $5 for children
ages six to twelve. The annual breakfast supports
year round humanitarian projects taken on by local
Lions and is sponsored by the Norwich Lions Club.
THE 7TH ANNUAL LARRY PONTBRIANT MEMORIAL 5K RUN — Sunday, May 18, 11 a.m. at Norwich
Free Academy. Two children’s runs take place at
noon, walkers are welcome. A $10 donation is suggested, $20 for families. All proceeds benefit the
Larry Pontbriant Athletic Safety Fund dedicated to
placing AEDs in schools and athletic fields in Eastern CT and raising awareness about Sudden Cardiac
Arrest. Registration forms are available online at
www.lpasf.org under “Events.”
SUNDAYS IN THE PARLOR AT PARK — Sunday, May
11, 2 p.m. at Park Congregational Church, 283 Broadway, Norwich. Pianists Laura Hibbard and Gary
Chapman with guest musician Kelli O’Connor to celebrate the works of three beloved American composers Copland, Bernstein and Barber. Reception
with light refreshments will follow the concert.
TAI CHI & QIGONG — Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m. at
Beth Jacob Synagogue, 400 New London Tpke., Norwich. David Chandler will give a free introductory
session, must pre-register. Call 860-442-9462 or
email [email protected].
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD PLAYERS —
Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at Park Congregational
Church, 283 Broadway, Norwich. Presenting Mozart
through the Looking Glass. Concert is free and open
to the public.
CHAMBER MUSIC AT CHRIST CHURCH PRESENTS
— Sunday, May 18, 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church,
78 Washington St., Norwich. Janus Trio’s Theory of
Colours program will be performed interpreting
works of Ravel, Treuting, Matalon, Saariaho and Debussy, admission is free, donations may be made to
help support the series. Call 860-425-0663.
SPAGHETTI DINNER — Sunday, May 18, 4-7 p.m. at
the Oakdale Fire House. Hosted by the Montville
Youth Football League. Call 860-213-4674 for more
information.
CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT — Saturday, May 31,
noon at The Golf Club at Windham, North Windham. This event is the Lyman Post Grad Third Annual Skins, $110 per golfer/juniors. For registration
visit lmhspostgrad.com or call 860-642-6848/860208-1045.
DAYCARE OPENING — Big Adventures Learning
Center will open June 2 in Colchester on Amston
Road (right by Harry’s Hamburger Place), open 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m., taking children 6 weeks - 12 years of age,
curriculum learning, before and after school care,
homework help, summer camp for up to age 12
($100/week), open most school vacations and in bad
weather to accommodate the working parent. Siblings welcomed on days school is closed due to inclement weather. To apply or for questions call
860-608-2494.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL — In Taftville is now taking registrations for 2014-2015 school year, Pre-K to
eighth grade with extended day before and after
school. Call 860-887-1757.
QUALITY PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS — Programs available from birth to age 5, TVCCA Early Head Start and
Head Start, several options, morning, afternoon, extended day. Call 860-425-6515 for more information.
SENIOR RESOURCES — Let us do a benefits checkup
— a free and confidential questionnaire for individuals ages 60 and older that will screen you for eligibility for federal, state and local financial programs.
Visit www.SeniorResourcesEC.org click on the benefits checkup logo or call Senior Resources at 800690-6998 and have the questionnaire mailed to you.
Or, a Senior Resources staff member can complete
the screening over the phone.