Welcome New Employees
Veronica Villarreal-Nursing
Iliana Hernandez-Dietary
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POLICY OF THE MONTH
Appearance & Dress
Personnel Policy Manual pg. 20
Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of neatness and personal
appearance while at Starr County Memorial Hospital. Employees must be attired with clean, well fitted clothing, and
clean shoes. Hair is a contaminant and
must be neat and clean and kept contained when working in patient-care areas,
as well as areas where sanitation is a concern. Hairnets must be worn in areas which require such precaution for
sanitation and/or safety. Jewelry
should be conservative in nature and not constitute a safety hazard. All employees will wear a name badge
provided by the Hospital. Body odor,
bad breath, or excessive use of perfume or cologne are discouraged. Necessary precautions such as regular
bathing, deodorants and good dental hygiene is emphasized.
Professional appearance is the goal at all times. Sheer clothing, faded clothing, skorts, shorts and sandals (open-toed shoes) are not acceptable attire. Some hospital departments require that employees wear a uniform for cleanliness, uniformity of appearance and general identification. Employees will be advised of the standards for their job by their Department Manager. Some specific clothing is provided and laundered by the Hospital. Employees will be advised by their Department Manager of their eligibility to wear special clothing.
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Gloria’s Corner
Gloria is toooooo busy to entertain us this month. She works hard for the money…so you better treat her right…
ACLS
Sat./ Sun. October 4 and 5, 2003 8am to 4 pm
Must present current CPR card to register.
PALS
Sat./Sun. November 8 and 9, 2003 8am to 4 pm
NRP Renewals only
Sat. December 13, 2003 (4 hour class)
Thur. December 18, 2003 (4 hour class)
Contact Amaro (ext. 9036) for study books and registration.
From the editor’s desk…….
This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. Remember this story the next time someone who knows nothing and cares less makes your life miserable. It is not one of those preachy, sappy stories either.
A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her boyfriend.
She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded, "Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty and full of Italians. You're crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?"
"We're taking Continental," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"
"Continental?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late.
So, where are you staying in Rome?"
"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's Tiber River called Teste."
"Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump, the worst hotel in the city! The rooms are small, the service is surly and they're overpriced.
So, whatcha doing when you get there?"
"We're going to go to see the Vatican and we hope to see the Pope."
"That's rich," laughed the hairdresser. "You and a million other people trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant. Boy, good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it."
A month later, the woman again came in for a hairdo. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.
"It was wonderful," explained the woman, "not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome28-year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot. And the hotel was great! They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job and now it's a jewel, the finest hotel in the city. They, too, were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"
"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "That's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."
"Actually, we were quite lucky, because as we toured the Vatican, a Swiss Guard tapped me on the shoulder and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors and if I'd be so kind as to step into his private room and wait, the Pope would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me.
"Oh, really! What'd he say?"
He said, "Where'd you get the shitty hairdo?"
****SEPTEMBER BABIES****
Maricela Quiroz 09/02
Gloria Ramos 09/03
Vianei Garcia 09/03
Jorge Alberto Barrera 09/07
Anna Maria Cervantes 09/09
Juan Chapa 09/09
Raquel Gomez 09/10
Cynthia Garza 09/13
Teresa Medrano 09/14
Isabel Urbano 09/14
Elodia Guerrero 09/15
Dayna Garza 09/16
Maria Lydia Garza 09/16
Lutano Villarreal 09/18
Patricia Alaniz 09/19
Rafael Olivares 09/20
Maria Ofelia Saenz 09/22
Elizabeth Garcia 09/23
Maria R Garcia 09/25
Veronica Gonzalez 09/25
Armando Guerrero 09/25
Jesus E. Gonzalez 09/26
Amelia Solis 09/26
David Arredondo 09/27
Erika Garza 09/27
Reyna Rodriguez 09/28
Enrique Olivares 09/30
Violeta Flores is now an RN
2003 Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Class Schedule
Fri. Oct. 3, 2003 *9 am to 1 pm
Fri. Oct. 3, 2003 *2 pm to 6 pm
Tue. Oct. 7, 2003 *4 pm to 8 pm
Dates and Times subject to change.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
· Free CEUs take advantage of the free continuing education (HealthNet) offered to you. Come by Human Resources for instructions. There are several ways to accomplish this, videos, CDs and Internet. Check the bulleting board by the time clock for new monthly program listings.
· 1 day class -Free Program Wed. Sept 24, 2003 *730 am to 415 pm “Stabilization and Transport of the Neonate” to be held at Starr County Memorial Hospital. 8 CEUs offered.
COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
· Cystic Fibrosis fund raiser –Sat. Nov. 22, 2003 *time to be announced. Everyone is invited encourage family and friends to participate in the walk. Please contact Linda Lopez in Cardiopulmonary for more information. 487-9071
· Orphanage opening in Camargo Tamaulipas. Items needed are clothing, personal hygiene items, bedding , labor and or monetary donations. If you would like to help contact Nora Siller.