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July 15, 2017 RCH Honored at Business Appreciation Month Event Five Rooks County businesses were honored at the annual Rooks County Business Appreciation Month (BAM) Dinner held at Wild West Saloon

Over the last 17 years, at least 55 Rooks County businesses have been honored in BAM events.

1 July 15, 2017 RCH Honored at Business Appreciation Month Event Five Rooks County businesses were honored at the annual Rooks County Business Appreciation Month (BAM) Dinner held at Wild West Saloon last Wednesday evening. The Kansas Department of Commerce annually honors businesses from around the state for the contributions made to their communities. Over the last 17 years, at least 55 Rooks County businesses have been honored in BAM events. Receiving recognition this year in Rooks County were Plainville Livestock, Tyler s Automotive, Crop Production Services, Rooks County Health Center, and Central Veterinary Services. Shown accepting the RCH Award is RCH Board President, Jeff VanDyke and Chief Financial Officer, Frank Rajewski. Statewide there were 19 Regional winners, with three of those being in Rooks County in In the Non-profit/Hospital category, Rooks County Health Center (RCH) was once again honored with a Regional award. In 2011, RCH not only won a Regional award, but was also honored as one of the five finalist for the Governor s Award of Excellence. Now the largest employer in Rooks County, RCH just recently completed an onsite MRI/Nuclear Medicine suite addition that enabled them to increase services and employment. RCH has been recognized around the state as an outstanding Critical Access Hospital. Crop Production Services (CPS) of Stockton was a Regional Award winner in the Retail category. CPS is a nationwide business, but the location in Stockton is one of their latest expansions. A new office and warehouse was built in the Stockton Industrial Park in 2015, investing over $2 million in Rooks County. CPS offers a wide range of products and services to help Ag producers be more efficient and grow better crops. Central Veterinary Services (CVS) of Stockton was a Regional Award winner in the Service category. CVS was established in Stockton in 1998, and has had several expansions, including an expansion of their practice into Hill City. Their latest expansion of a new facility in Stockton, however, has enabled CVS to grow their business to new heights. In a time when veterinarians are Follow Us on facebook.com/rookscountyhealthcenter and 1

in short supply, CVS has been able to attract new veterinarians to help meet the needs of the multicounty area. Tyler s Automotive, also of Plainville received a Merit Award in the Service category.

Besides increasing employment as a result of the expansion, Tyler was also able to make their former space available to a new business, Plainville Collision Center.

2 in short supply, CVS has been able to attract new veterinarians to help meet the needs of the multicounty area. Tyler s Automotive, also of Plainville received a Merit Award in the Service category. Owners Tyler & Nicole Ganoung took advantage of the former USD 270 administrative building becoming available and expanded their business services and added retail as well. Besides increasing employment as a result of the expansion, Tyler was also able to make their former space available to a new business, Plainville Collision Center. Plainville Livestock was honored in the Service category with a Merit Award. Plainville Livestock just completed an all new building to hold their weekly livestock auctions. This new facility is sure to be a shining star in western Kansas as example of bringing new technology to the livestock auction process. They have also added numerous pens and load outs through the years to improve their services. Owners Ty & Camden Gillum have grown the business into a regional center with 25 employees. The annual Business Appreciation dinner is put on by Rooks County Economic Development as a way to recognize all businesses in Rooks County for their contribution to the local economy. Director Roger Hrabe stated, We really appreciate all the businesses in Rooks County and this dinner is just a small recognition of their investment. Employee of the Month Carmen Brooke was selected as the Employee of the Month for July. She has worked as a cook for RCH since November, She was nominated by Vicki Roberts. Congratulations Carmen! 2

She received her official Doula Certification on July 6 from the Doula Organization of North America! The next CPR class will be held on Wednesday July 26th. Aimee G.

3 JOB OPENINGS: Cook DWD Nurse DWD Provider HR News *********************************** CHANGES IN EMPLOYEES: Mike Fields has joined us as a PRN RN/Paramedic. ************************************************************************ Employee Updates! Congratulations to Kyle Jo Smith! She received her official Doula Certification on July 6 from the Doula Organization of North America! The next CPR class will be held on Wednesday July 26th. Aimee G. will have two classes that day, 8am to 10am and 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Only 6 people per class can sign up. The sign-up sheet will be on the door at the nurses station. There are slots available for the 2 Day ACLS Class (New Provider) on July 27 and July 28. The sign-up sheet is on the break room door. If you sign-up, stop and get your book from Michele! Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meetings will be held on Thursday, July 27 from 8am to 2pm. Be sure to attend one of the meetings. See Angela Hahn in Cardiac Rehab if you are interested in ordering one of these shirts. Deadline is Friday, July 21. 3

They have three boys, Hunter (9), Martin (3) and Maddox (1). Justin Justin enjoys hunting, fishing and running a business. He is a very out-going and helpful person and enjoys taking care of people.

4 RCH new Employee Spotlight Name: Justin Towery RCH Team: Admissions Start date at RCH: July 2017 Justin Towery will be working in Admissions. He was previously an EMT on the ambulance as well as in hospitals and has ER to administration experience. His wife, Michelle, is a History/Geography teacher for grades 7-12 in Stockton. They have three boys, Hunter (9), Martin (3) and Maddox (1). Justin Justin enjoys hunting, fishing and running a business. He is a very out-going and helpful person and enjoys taking care of people. Welcome Justin! RCH new Employee Spotlight Name: Gloria Thomas RCH Team: DWD Start date at RCH: July 2017 Gloria is our new DWD Receptionist. She has previous experience as a ward clerk, office manager, CNA and RDA. Gloria has three children Austin Seltmann (23), Savannah Seltmann (28) and Tami Thomas (43) She enjoys water aerobics, reading and music and treats everyone in the way she would like to be treated. Welcome Gloria! Gloria 4

RCH new Employee Spotlight Name: Mike Fields RCH Team: Emergency Department Start date at RCH: July 2017 Mike Fields is our new RN/Paramedic in the ER Department.

5 RCH new Employee Spotlight Name: Mike Fields RCH Team: Emergency Department Start date at RCH: July 2017 Mike Fields is our new RN/Paramedic in the ER Department. He has worked at the Ellis County EMS as a paramedic and at Hays Medical Center in the ER Department. Mike has one son, Garrett (13) and enjoys camping, watching races and doing anything outside. Mike Welcome Mike! QUARTERLY REGULATORY MEETINGS - Friday, July 28 All Meetings will be held in the HIM Conference Room 8:00 Quarterly Quality: This Quarter: Dietary, Surgery, Sterile Processing, Wound Care, PACU, Outpatient Services Radiology, Nursing, Rehab Departments: PT/OT/ST, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Admissions, Cardiac Rehab, Anesthesia/Pain Management 9:15 Quarterly Infection Prevention 9:45 Quarterly Utilization Review 10:00 Quarterly Privacy Oversight 10:20 Quarterly Corporate Compliance 10:30 Quarterly Risk Management After the Quality Meeting, all meetings will run consecutively and meeting times will be approximate. The start of all meetings will be announced overhead so those people can arrive at the appropriate time. 5

RCH Auxiliary NEWS Order forms are hanging in the back hallway

The Luxury Linen Fundraiser is coming back to RCH on August 15

6 RCH Auxiliary NEWS Order forms are hanging in the back hallway to order new RCH hoodies or fleece jackets. Mark your calendar! The Luxury Linen Fundraiser is coming back to RCH on August 15 and 16. She has new pillow sizes and much more. New at the Gift Shop! RCH tumblers 16 & 24 oz plus water bottles. Handles are available. New styles! My Super Power is Nursing and Nurses Call the Shots. New to our Mystery Sale items Fight Like a Girl 16 oz was $16.99 now just $ oz was $21.99 now $

Lunch Menu Monday, July 17 Sweet & sour chicken, fried rice, egg roll, cherry square dessert Tuesday, July 18 Chicken & noodles over mashed potatoes, cookies Wednesday, July 19 3 cheese ravioli with

7 Lunch Menu Monday, July 17 Sweet & sour chicken, fried rice, egg roll, cherry square dessert Tuesday, July 18 Chicken & noodles over mashed potatoes, cookies Wednesday, July 19 3 cheese ravioli with meat sauce, garlic toast, green beans, tossed salad, sopapilla cheesecake bars Thursday, July 20 BLTs, steak fries, tossed salad, popsicles Friday, July 21 Mexican burger with guacamole & queso, chips & cheese, tossed salad, Choco Taco Saturday, July 22 Chicken fajitas, nachos & cheese, surprise dessert The Dietary Department is putting together a cookbook with our favorite recipes. The profit from the cookbooks will go towards Phase 2 of the Hospital Expansion. Please leave your recipes with the dietary staff. 7

RCH MARKS 60 TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY

February 15, 2015 RCH MARKS 60 TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY Saturday, February 21 marks the 60 th Anniversary of Rooks County Health Center (RCH). Originally opened as Plainville Rural Hospital at 304 S. Colorado