A Message from Administration from Marty Guthmiller, CEO. Upcoming Fundraising and Volunteer Events

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1 October, 2016 Orange City Area Health System / ochealthsystem.org Volunteer News A Message from Administration from Marty Guthmiller, CEO For over 22 years now, I have communicated to nearly every employee joining Orange City Area Health System the Do Right philosophy or principles. Simply put, they are: 1) Do the right thing, 2) Do it the best you can, and 3) Treat others the way you would want to be treated. I also mention that, by adhering to this approach, we are in fact defining the boundaries to the playing field within which each of you are free to play the game wherever you work within the system, and whatever your job is. These concepts of playing field and game infer another key concept team-ness. In our recent issue of Health Lines consumer newsletter, as well as in our Report to the Community (annual report), the concept of teams and teamwork are highlighted and emphasized. While these publications are largely for communication to the patients and families in our communities, they serve as an important source of information internally as well. They also allow us, particularly through the annual report, to reflect on the past year and set a course for the future. The emphasis on team, however, should serve as a reminder to all of us. Teamwork is vital. Every role within Orange City Area Health system is important whether in support of those providing direct care, or those directly interacting with people we care for and their families. Please take a moment to read these two publications and use them as a reminder of the type of culture we value dearly at Orange City Area Health System. Harvest Festival & Customer Appreciation Tuesday, October 4 8:00am to 5:00pm Gift Garden & Front Lobby Volunteer Flu Shot Clinics Thursday, October 13 11:00am to 1:00pm Wednesday, October 19 11:30am to 12:30pm Puddle Jumper Grille Public Flu Shot Clinics Thursday, October 6 Wednesday, October 12 Tuesday, October 18 5:30 to 7:30pm OC Medical Clinic Upcoming Fundraising and Volunteer Events Sensational $6.00 Sale Wednesday, October 26 7:30am to 5:00pm Front Lobby Main Campus Gift Garden In-Service Friday, October 28 9:00am to noon Lower Level - Main Campus Holiday Open House Thursday, November 3 8:00am to 4:00pm Front Lobby & Gift Garden Poinsettia Sale Thursday, December 1 8:00am to 4:00pm Front Lobby Main Campus Masquerade Jewelry Sale Thursday, December 15 9:00am to 4:00pm Front Lobby Main Campus Fine Jewelry Sale Wednesday, January 25 9:00am to 5:00pm Thursday, January Front Lobby - Main Campus Chocolate & Cyclamen Sale Thursday, February 9 8:00am to 4:00pm Front Lobby Main Campus Ladies Night Out Gift Garden Style Show Tuesday, March 21, 7:00pm Prairie Winds Event Center

Welcome Volunteers Gary Te Grotenhuis, Senior Care, Hospice Bailey Swain, Patient Safety Laura Pasveer, LRRC Welcome Center Tori Driesen, Hospice Reba Arens, Hospice Employees Marissa Beaty,

2 Welcome Volunteers Gary Te Grotenhuis, Senior Care, Hospice Bailey Swain, Patient Safety Laura Pasveer, LRRC Welcome Center Tori Driesen, Hospice Reba Arens, Hospice Employees Marissa Beaty, Environmental Services Tenessa Blasey, PRCC CNA Mariel Guillen, PRCC CNA Stephanie Hellinga, Hospital RN Katelynn Jensen, Hospital RN Kacy Jungers, Hospital RN Rochelle Kooiker, Hospital CNA Sydnee Olson, Ambulance Driver Katie Romero, PRCC RN Sarah Samuels, PRCC LPN Kelsey Sitzmann, Hospital RN Jada Struve, Mill Creek Receptionist Jacie Van Wyk, Cook Asst. Judith Hilbelink, ER Receptionist Elizabeth Kiel, PRCC RN McKenzie Larson, Surgery Tech Delores Meerdink, Diabetes Coordinator Farewell Volunteers Carol Reinders, Information Desk Employees Kimber Sipma, Nursing Service Sarah Hofmeyer, Environmental Services Lynn Van Sloten, Lab Vicki Hofmeyer, PRCC Tyler Spaans, Ambulance Alidea Savage, PRCC Nicole Ruden, PRCC Linda Hansen, Surgery The Word on Wellness -from our Occ Health Team Energy Bites: A Healthy Snack for an Afternoon Boost Here s a great easy snack that will keep you going all day long. Plus it doesn t have to be refrigerated! Send them along to school with your kids/grandkids to give them that afternoon boost we all need. Mix together: 2/3 cup honey - 8 oz. peanut butter - 2 Tbsp. vanilla Add in: ¼ c. flax seed - ¼ c. wheat germ - 2 c. oatmeal - 1 c.semi-sweet choc chips Make into balls and enjoy! Flu Season is Right Around the Corner In addition to the public immunization clinics, Occupational Health is hosting a volunteer flu shot clinic on Thursday, October 13 th from 11:00-1:00pm and again on Wednesday, October 19 th from 11:30-12:30pm in the hallway adjacent to the Puddle jumper grill (hospital cafeteria) on the lower level. If you are unable to attend one of these clinics, please report to one of the public vaccination clinics or schedule an appointment at the clinic. Influenza vaccinations will be filed with Medicare or your insurance carrier. If needed, please submit your Explanation of benefits for any co-pay or deductible charged by your carrier to Mary Plathe and Melody Wohlgemuth. Gift Garden Volunteer In-Service Friday, October 28 9:00 to noon Lower Level Meeting Rooms - Main Campus Custardy Apple Squares 3 apples, (gala or fuji) ½ c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1/3 c. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Pinch of sea salt 6 Tbsp. milk (room temp) 2 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled Powdered sugar for dusting Preheat oven to 400. Butter 8-inch square baking pan. Peel and slice apples in thin strips and set aside. Whisk the flour and baking powder in small bowl. In a large bowl whisk eggs, sugar and salt together. Add vanilla, milk and melted butter and whisk until blended. Add flour mixture and stir until batter is smooth. Gently fold apples into batter Pour batter into baking pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Substitutes: If you are unable to work the shift you are scheduled for, please call a substitute listed on the back of your schedule and then call Mary Plathe at 737-5349 and let her know you have

3 Substitutes: If you are unable to work the shift you are scheduled for, please call a substitute listed on the back of your schedule and then call Mary Plathe at and let her know you have made a change in the schedule. -Thank you Fall Has Arrived at the Gift Garden! Check out our selection of fall apparel, home décor, spa products, handbags, jewelry and toys, games and books New Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino! Gorgeous new fall wraps, sweaters, ponchos and coats One-of-a-Kind Fall Floral Arrangements Go Pink Breast Cancer Items Vinrellas Umbrella in a Bottle New Molly & Drew Bread, Cake and Dip Mixes New Shipment of Interactive Kids Toys & Games Fall Dresses and Skirts and Slacks New Adorable Taggies Baby Clothes Now carrying pain relievers and cough drops Bath Bombs and New Spa Items We also carry Essential Oils and Aronia Berry Juice! Scheduling Contacts: Gift Garden, Information Desk, Surgery Waiting Reception, Patient Safety Volunteer Mary Plathe plathem@ochealthsystem.org Hospice Scheduling: Emily Fischer fischeem@ochealthsystem.org NOTE: All schedule requests must be in by the 15 th of the mo. Mary Plathe Volunteer Services Manager plathem@ochealthsystem.org office: cell: home: Volunteer Profile Bailey Swain Volunteer Job: Patient Safety Volunteer Family: parents and two sisters Lauren and Grace Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD Why you came to OCAHS to volunteer: To prepare for a master s program for Child Life Specialists Hobbies: Cheerleading at Northwestern College, baking and reading Favorite Movie: The Theory of Everything What you enjoy most about volunteering: Getting to interact with patients Fun Fact: I have a fish named Rodney! Thanks.. To Nan Reinking, Lynnette Schuller, Linda Vander Zwaag and Winifred Simmelink for assisting customers at the annual Fall Logowear Sale this month. To Mary Reinders, Lois Russell, Mary Pottebaum, Tami Guthmiller, Helen Pals, Jan Ver Steeg, Shonna Hector, Wanda Friedrichsen, Bill Ver Steeg, Carol Honkomp, June Van Oort and Jen Vogel for assisting with the Masquerade Jewelry Sale on August 23. To Gena Aalbers, Lynnette Schuller and Linda Massmann for modeling and Star Van Gelder for dressing the models for the Prairie Ridge Care Center style show last month. To Karen Boeyink, Lois Russell, Wendy Foreman, Tami Guthmiller and Mary Pottebaum, for helping with the Mountain Man Candy Sale on September 22. Classified Ads: House for Rent: In Orange City Call or Text For Sale: Yamaha jet ski with trailer and lift, $2,000. Call

4 Volunteer Opportunities Below are our volunteer opportunities which currently have the greatest need. If you are interested in trying any of these, please contact the Volunteer Office, Embroidery We are looking for volunteers interested in embroidering dish towels. If you love to embroider, please keep the Orange City Area Health System Auxiliary in mind as an organization to which you can donate. Sensational $6.00 Sale Volunteers We are in need of several volunteers to assist with the Sensational $6.00 Sale on Wednesday, October 26. Shifts are 7:30 10:00, 10:00-12:30, 12:30-3:15, 3:15 5:30. Hospice We are in need of volunteers to provide support to home health and hospice patients and their families. Volunteers visit with patients in their homes or in facilities providing conversation, a comforting presence and caregivers a short respite from daily living. Home visits may include helping with household tasks, caring for children, running errands, playing games, and preparing meals. Other volunteers serve by helping in the office with mailings, filing, and working on various special projects. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about becoming trained for this valuable experience, please call Emily Fischer at Courier Volunteer We are in need of several volunteers to share a courier route on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30-3:30pm to the Hospers and Paullina clinics and back to Orange City to drop off specimens. Vehicle may be furnished, however, if you drive your personal vehicle you would be paid 54 cents per mile each trip. This courier route would NOT run during inclement weather this winter. New Information Desk Shifts We added a Thursday evening clinic in September. We are in need of volunteers at the information desk from 5:00-8:00pm. Plans are also in the works to add a Tuesday evening clinic the beginning of So if you are able to work an evening shift please let Mary know. Gift Garden As the snowbirds leave we will be in need of a few more volunteers to work in the Gift Garden, especially the AM shift. If you or someone you know is interested please let Mary know. Saucyjies Volunteers The health system auxiliary is always looking for additional volunteers to help make the saucyjies for the annual Holiday Open House in November. Workers are needed to help make the dough on October 25 at 1:00pm and roll-out the saucyjies on October 26 at 8:00am at the Town Hall basement. Christmas Tree Light Volunteer We are looking for a few volunteers to help restring lights on some Christmas trees before the holiday season arrives. Flu Clinic Volunteers We are in need of three volunteers to help with each Public Flu Clinic on October 6, 12, and 18 from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Duties include greeting patients, crowd management, handing out consent forms. Sympathy Sympathy to Art and Tootie Van Riesen of Orange City on the recent death of her brother Gordon Abels of Or-

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