MARCH 2014

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A Groundswell of Community Supportfor the Macey Whittaker 5K Walk/Run

Below freezing morning temperatures did not deter the hundreds ofenthusiastic walkers and runners who made their way out on Saturday,March 8, 2014 for the first annual Macey Whittaker SIDS Awareness5K Walk/Run at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born May 19, 2010 at The Women’s Center at PCH, Macey Whittakerwas a beautiful and perfectly healthy baby girl. Tragically, three monthslater she was a victim of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Be-cause of Macey’s death and the deaths of other infants in MercerCounty from SIDS, the staff of The Women’s Center wanted to takesteps to proactively protect the lives of newborns. Sleep sacks de-signed to help prevent SIDS during sleep were deemed an importantitem to give each newborn upon discharge.

The 5K Walk/Run was the brainchild of Laura Anderson, coordinatorfor the PCH Auxiliary. The PCH Volunteers were looking for a new proj-ect and Laura knew that The Women’s Center needed funding for thesleep sack program. A SIDS awareness walk/run seemed a logical

Macey’s parents and little sister – Garret and Emilie Whittaker with Ellie.

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SIDS Awareness 5K Walk/RunRaised Over $14,000

A total of $14,132.35 was collected from walkers, runners,and sponsors. After expenses, $10,193.54 will be used topurchase HALO sleep sacks for infants born at The PCHWomen’s Center. The official Macey Whittaker logo will beembroidered on each sleep sack.

Overall 5K Winners:

Females TimeTaylor Hamm ..........22:36.1Keri Quesenberry ...23:27.3Amanda Barrett ......25:58.9Kristy Bailey............26:18.1Sarah Cole .............28:13.7

Macey Whittaker

Corporate Sponsors: Princeton Health and Fitness Center, American Mine Research,Memorial Funeral Directory and Cremation Center, FourSeason’s Pharmacy, Dr. Pam and Ben Faulkner, West VirginiaPipeline, The Ross Family, AEP, First Century Bank, WellsFargo/USI, Senior Friends, Fredeking Stafford ConstructionCompany, Inc., The Chuck Mathena Center

Friends of Macey Sponsors: First Community Bank, Woodman Lodge of Princeton, CityNational Bank, Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home, Mountain State WildlifeControl, Barry and Jill Blizzard, Kermit and Wada Blizzard

Males TimeNick Whited ............18:02.8Justin Snyder..........19:38.5John Evans.............20:06.6David Kephart.........20:20.1Jared Hamm...........20:20.3

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solution. Laura approached theWhittakers who welcomed theopportunity to both memorializeMacey and help save the lives ofother infants through SIDSawareness.

Macey’s parents Emilie and Gar-ret Whittaker are Princeton na-tives. Garret is a mechanicalengineer with American MineResearch in Rocky Gap, Virginia.He designs safety and automa-tion equipment for the mining in-dustry. Emilie is a stay-at-homemom.

Emilie said, “We are shocked andcompletely blown away by thecommunity’s response to thewalk. The support has beenamazing.”

Garret added, “We are gratefulfor the outpouring of supportfrom the community. We raised alot of money this year for thesleep sacks project at TheWomen’s Center. We hope to seethe support continue and evengrow in the coming years.”

Emilie’s grandfather Kermit Blizzard is a long-time volunteerat PCH. He was very pleasedwith the project that honored hisgreat granddaughter.

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Medical Laboratory ProfessionalsWeek • April 20 – 26, 2014

The primary responsibility of the PCH Laboratory is to test body fluids toidentify disease states and to monitor drug therapy. The lab tests play a pri-mary role in helping diagnose a patient’s illness. They also monitor thecourse of the illness through recovery.

Utilizing microbiology and new testing methods, the Lab can identify bacte-rial infections with greater accuracy including mononucleosis, flu A & B,and sexually transmitted diseases. The Lab is also moving toward a moresensitive test for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) that will help differentiate thetwo strains. One strain responds much better to a more costly medication.By identifying the C. diff strain, the appropriate antibiotic may be adminis-tered quickly.

Pathology reviews all surgical specimens and Cytology helps diagnose var-ious cancers. An immunostainer installed in the spring of 2012 helps diag-nose specific diseases more accurately with faster results.

The Lab installed automated blood banking in 2011 and is about to installan automated urine analyzer that will provide an image of the sedimentalong with the content.

PCH Laboratory Administrative Director Deby Templeton said, “The laborpool of trained laboratory technologists is shrinking in our area. Automation

Laboratory statistics forone month (January 14 toFebruary 14, 2014)

Venipunctures (blood draws) ........8,678

Urinalysis......................................2,183

Chemistry Tests..........................24,861

Hematology and Coagulation

Testing ..........................................9,964

Microbiology Testing.....................5,939

Blood Bank Testing.......................2,044

Lab Tests Sent Out-of-House .......3,251

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Phlebotomists. Seated: Janet Dillow and Heather Anderson. Standing: Tammy Walker, Sha'ManiqueDowell, LeiAnn Frazier, Debbie Martin, and Jamie Peery.

Tommie Bradley working on strep tests.

Billye Front and Mary Browning.

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is seen as a way to help meet an ever growing de-mand with greater accuracy and fewer employees.We have one full-time opening right now but wehave been fortunate to have been able to fill recentvacancies fairly quickly. We currently employ 48people and the Lab operates 24/7.”

The PCH Laboratory has several collection sites(draw stations) in Mercer County. In addition to thehospital, they include the St. Luke’s ProfessionalBuilding in Bluefield on the campus of the Behav-ioral Health Pavilion of the Virginias, Mercer Med-ical Group, Princeton Internists, and PrincetonFamily Health Care/Dr. Donet Glasscock. The Labalso serves four nursing homes in the area.

Director Deby Templeton came to PCH from BRMCover 20 years ago as the evening/night shift lab su-pervisor. She later worked as hematology supervi-sor before becoming the director of the laboratoryin 2009.

Deby said, “This is a great place to work. PCHmaintains a feeling of family among the employees.”

(LABORATORY PROFESSIONALS – continued from page 3)

Amy Nichols, Supervisor of Blood Bank Department; Deby Templeton, Administrative Director; and Bonnie McVey, Supervisor of Hematology.

Sonnie England and Chrissy Monk.

Pam Van Blaricom, Supervisor of Microbiology. Melissa Glover working on the Echo analyzer in the Blood Bank Department.

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Robin Boothe, Pathology Secretary; Dr. Gopal Pardasani, Pathologist and MedicalDirector of the Pathology Department; and Lesia Bowling, Assistant Secretary.

Terri Adams at work in the Microbiology Department.

Not pictured:

Technical StaffFrank BelcherLinda BeltonKathy BowenJeff Bishop, Supervisor ofChemistry DepartmentMalinda CampbellLori DameronDenise FrenchSharon FryeJim GibbersonThomas HagermanLisa HallMark KormanCynthia MichalskyTanise MontgomeryTom MontgomeryJudy Neal

Kristie OsborneDr. Monica RoychowdhuryRhonda ShieldsMorgan Van Blaricom

Lisa Wright

PhlebotomistsJessica BlankenshipMary BlevinsGalen ColemanShan CroyJulia DillonDonna JohnstonAngie LawsonAmy MonkAlicia ParkerJason ReidCali SurfaceAja RhinehartTammy Spencer

Letter of AppreciationDear Mr. Griffith,

I want to thank everyone at PCH – from the ER to 2nd floor, to CCU, to 3rd floor. My motherCatherine Mullins was a patient there and everyone was so nice and attentive including thedoctors, nurses, aides, respiratory, physical therapy, dietary, housekeeping, and anyone elseI might have forgotten to mention. Thank you everyone. Keep up the good work.

Brenda Wilson

You are cordially invited to join us

Diabetic Support Group MeetingThursday, April 17, 2014 • 6:30 p.m.PCH Education Classroom 3

You do not have to be a diabetic to attend this program.

The benefit of laughter is beneficial foreveryone’s health.

Everyone is invited to attend this special meeting.

Instructor: Carol Pettrey, RN, BSN, CCRN

Registration is not required. If you have any questions, please call 304-487-7642.

TheLaughingPlaceThe Health Benefitsof Laughter

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National Human Resources Week Celebrated withComplete Wellness Fair for All Employees

The Human Resources Department honored NationalHuman Resources Week March 17 - 21 by hostingemployee wellness events throughout the week.

The events included free glucose and cholesterolscreenings, stress workshop, continuing adult educa-tion workshop, and a jobs fair. The festivities con-cluded with a “Complete Wellness Fair” on Friday,March 21 with many vendors promoting all aspects ofhealth and wellness.

Employee Participation

• Stress Less Workshop – Monday, March 17: 25 employees

• Adults Continuing Their Education: How to Make itHappen Workshop – Wednesday, March 19:24 employees

• Glucose and Cholesterol Lab Tests throughoutweek: 96 employees

• Complete Wellness Fair – Friday, March 21: 203 employees

Prize winners during the Complete Wellness Fair:

First Community Bank Gift Baskets:• Vickie Miller – Business Office• Crystal Hall – CardioPulmonary

King College Chick-fil-A gift certificate:• Kaye Smith – Business Office

Janet Horn at the Complete Wellness Fair on March 21. Phyllis Mikels at the Jobs Fair on March 19.

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Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2015 will be held duringthe month of April with an effective date of July 1, 2014.Employees with a status of 20 hours or more can use thisopportunity to sign up or make changes to their HealthPlan, Flexible Spending Account, Dental and/or VisionPlans. Inservices will be in Education Classroom #3 onthe following dates and times:

Tuesday, April 8........................................10 am and 2 pm

Wednesday, April 9 ....................................6 am and 6 pm

Tuesday, April 15......................................10 am and 2 pm

Wednesday, April 16 ..................................6 am and 6 pm

Friday, April 18 .....................6 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm

Benefits Blog by Janet Horn Sleep Center ReceivesReaccreditationThe Princeton Community Hospital SleepCenter was granted a five-year reaccredita-tion and Out-of-Center Sleep Testing accred-itation beginning April 10, 2014.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicineaccreditation is the gold standard by whichthe medical community and the public evalu-ate sleep medicine facilities. As an AASMaccredited center, PCH has proven its com-mitment to excellence by providing patientswith the highest quality of care available.

In many states, accreditation is required forreimbursement of sleep medicine services.PEIA in West Virginia requires studies to beperformed in an accredited center.

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Birthday Bash with the CEO for April BirthdaysTuesday, April 15 • The luncheon will be held in the boardroom at 12:00 p.m.

To reserve your place at the table, please RSVP to Crystal Mabe by emailor by calling extension 7242 at least four days prior to the luncheon.

SAVE-THE-DATEEmployee Holiday Banquet • Tuesday, December 2

Chuck Mathena Center • Princeton, West Virginia11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

PCH and Pavilion Docs Honored on Doctors’ Day

Ivy Kanode served up a sumptuous breakfast buffet for doctors on Friday, March 28, in celebration of Doctors’ Day. Executive Chef John Evans and oth-ers in the Nutrition Services Department prepared the special meal as an expression of the hospital’s deep appreciation for the professional excellenceand commitment of our outstanding physicians.

Lynn Pendleton pre-senting Dr. Dana Olsona gift from the hospitalfor Doctors’ Day.

April 2014 | Staff Education Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

HCP STAFF CPR – May 5, June 16, July 28, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 1 *Heartsaver CPR – September 10, December 3 • 9:00 am–12:00 pm • ED CR 3 *NCI- Recert 2014 – May 21, June 25, August 20, October 15, November 12 • 7:30 am–10:30 am or 11:30 am –2:30 pm • ED CR 3*NCI 2014 dates – June 26, August 21, October 16, November 13 • 7:30 am–4:30 pm • ED CR 3**PALS Recert – June 19 & October 23 ** PALS – Certification Class: December 4-5**ACLS Re-Cert – May 1, June 13, August 6, October 8, November 6 **ACLS – Certification Class – August 7-8 Moderate Sedation Check off Day – June 12 • 6:00 am–12:00pm & 1:00 pm–6:00 pm • Sessions start on every half-hour. Last session at 5:30 pm in ED CR #1-2 EPREP FIRESAFETY DAY – PAVILION–May 14 • 7:00 am–1:00 pm. Last session at 12:30 pm in Café area EPREP FIRE SAFETY DAY – PCH–May 15 • 6:00 am–12:00 pm & 1:00 pm–6:00 pm. Last am Session 11:30 am. Last pm session at 5:30 pm in ED CR #3 IVT Class – July 17, October 30 • 8:00 am–4:30 pm • ED CR 3

April 3 - SKILLS Fair Check-Off Competency Day • 6:00 am-12:00 pm & 1:00 pm-

6:00 pm • Ed CR 3 • Sessions every half hour • Last am session at 11:30 am • Last

PM session at 5:30 pm

April 4 - SKILLS Fair Check-Off Competency Day at The Pavilion • 7:30 am-1:00

pm • Café area • Last session 12:30 pm • Sessions start on every half-hour

April 7 - *STAFF CPR Class • 7:30 am-11:00 am • 12:30 pm-4:00 pm, 5:00 pm-

8:00 pm • Ed CR 3

April 9 - Moderate Sedation SKILLS Check-Off • 6:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-

6:00 pm • Ed CR 1&2 • Last am session at 11:30 am • Last pm session at 5:30 pm

• Sessions start on every half-hour

April 10 and 11 **ACLS Certification Class • 7:45 am-5:30 pm • Ed CR 3

April 14 - Orientation • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Boardroom

April 15 - Orientation Skills Lab • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 1&2

April 16 - CPI Refresher • 7:30 am and 11:30 am • Ed CR 3

April 17 - CPI Certification Class • 7:30 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 3

Diabetes Support Group • 6:30 pm • Ed CR 3

April 28 - Orientation • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR

April 29 - Orientation Skills Lab • 8:00 am-4:30 pm • Ed CR 1&2

* Must call to register or ** Call to register & pick up book two weeks prior to class.