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THE STRINGFELLOW PULSE May 2011

National Nurses Week May 6‐12, 2011

Stringfellow Going Tobacco‐free  on July 1, 2011  The tobacco-free workplace and environment policy has been developed and is going to MEC on Friday, May 13th. This policy is being announced almost 2 months in advance in order to give smokers and those using other types of tobacco products time to adapt to its restrictions and to facilitate a smooth transition to a tobacco-free environment. Those employees who use tobacco products and would like to take this opportunity to quit are invited to participate in the cessation program provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Division. Representatives will be onsite 2 separate days to give employee an opportunity sign up. This program provides free counseling and free nicotine patches (if medically eligible and in counseling).

Visit Alabama Tobacco Quitline online at alabamaquitnow.com or call at 1.800.784.8669.

Monday, May 16th 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Classroom A

Monday, May 23rd 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Classroom A

“Getting 2 Great is so much more than a typical corporate initiative to transform a company’s

culture. Instead, it’s an effort on behalf of every Associate to continually and consistently point us

toward our mission: to enable and provide America’s best local healthcare.”

-Gary Newsome, CEO

Remember, our three guiding principles set thecourse for all we do – as a company and asindividuals. We are servant leaders. We serve our patients, our Associates, ourphysicians, our partners, our communities, and allstakeholders equally. We do the right thing. We are all empowered and expected to do theright thing in every interaction. We don’t settle. We are expected to exceed the expectations ofthose we serve – rather than simply meet me. Westrive to do something “extra”.

REMEMBER TO WASH OR SANATIZE YOUR HANDS

BEFORE AND AFTER EVERY ENCOUNTER WITH A PATIENT OR

PATIENT’S ENVIRONMENT

EMERGENCY CODES

Code Meaning Response RED Fire Listen for location. If no

danger, stay put. All doors and windows are to be closed.

GREEN All Clear 1000 Cardiac Arrest Clear Hallways for response

team and crash cart. ORANGE Tornado Seek lowest level. YELLOW Internal Disaster Follow Instructions. BLUE External Disaster Follow Instructions. WHITE Bomb Threat Follow Instructions. CHARLES Combative Patient Staff Assistance. BLACK Chemical Spill Follow Instructions. PINK Child Abduction Exits Secured. Initiate

Search. PURPLE Rapid Response Follow Instructions. Team

SMH’s Compliance & Safety Officers

Compliance Officer: Mike McKnight 8905

Patient Safety Coordinator: 8632

Radiology Safety Officer: Bob McWhorter 8980

Safety Officer: Ken Nichols 8997

HIPAA Safety Officer: Stella Voss 8922

HIPAA Security Officer: Cindy Hanner 8778

If you have a submission or idea for the newsletter, please send it

to Robert Collins x8909.

May Birthdays 2 - Kayla Rainey 20 - Lucinda Stewart

2 - Sheila Renaldo 25 - Terrye Dachelet

3 - Kevin Driskill 25 - Shakari Hall

4 - Paula Haynes 26 - David Hurst

5 - Carol Potter 26 - Robin Luker

5 - Christopher Smith 26 - Dawne Vaughn

8 - Karen Burgess 27 - Timothy Crook

11 - Michele Green 27 - Deborah Mullinax

11 - Dave Schaefer 28 - Greta Bittle

11 - Stephanie Smith 28 - Zenobleth Blake

12 - SM Jonaied 28 - Barbara Franklin

14 - Danielle Almaroad 30 - Robert McWhorter

15 - Linda Sims 31 - Waldo Willis

May Anniversaries

Janet Estes - 26 Years

Camellia Sims - 23 Years

Greg Lyles - 18 Years

Jean Bain - 17 Years

Rodney Mobley - 13 Years

Ceretha Ray - 11 Years

Patricia Payne - 10 Years

Jane Sanders - 10 Years

Terri Fish - 9 Years

Linda Maust - 9 Years

Jerry Fleming - 9 Years

Loretta Robinson - 9 Years

Crystal Maddox - 7 Years

Amber Patterson - 6 Years

Kathy Adams - 5 Years

DeShannon Siders - 5 Years

Linda Bennett - 5 Years

Lezlie Ivey - 5 Years

Alisa Arnold - 4 Years

Anita Hubbard - 4 Years

Jasmine Benningfield - 4 Years

Andrea Callahan - 3 Years

Kristina Gardner - 3 Years

Amber Hammonds - 3 Years

Andrea Moon - 3 Years

Kelly Scott - 3 Years

Kristina Ford - 2 Years

Shakari Hall - 2 Years

Theresa Mulkey - 2 Years

Stacie Smith - 2 Years

Debra Messer - 1 Year

Jaymini Patel - 1 Year

Kaye Crider - 1 Year

Walker Schlundt - 1 Year

Megan Williams - 1 Year