THE FORT REPORT
Volume 5, Issue 3
March 2015
In This Issue
•
A Message From Mike
•
Upcoming CE
•
Clinical Accomplishments
•
Birthdays
•
Years of Service
•
Chart Returns
•
Wellness Corner
•
Employee Spotlight
•
New Employees
A Message From Mike
Spring-like temperatures have finally arrived!
Though winters in Fort Wayne are always a
significant challenge, you have all done a tremendous job keeping pace and persevering
these past several months. I am very proud of
the job that each one of you does each and
every day.
As you may be aware, two brand new ambulances arrived at
our base one week ago. The units will require final detail work
and loading of equipment for the next few days, but should be
rolling down the road very soon. You will note there are some
differences between these new trucks and our existing fleet. I
am sure you will quickly adapt to these variations as these
trucks are a much needed expansion of our fleet.
Paramedics Plus is pleased to announce that it has yet again
been awarded the Sunstar contract in Pinellas County, Florida.
Through the competitive bid process, Paramedics Plus scored
higher than AMR in each of the seven categories. Following
the March 24th Board of Commissioners meeting, Paramedics
Plus will receive a five year contract with the possibility of two
extensions of three years each.
Finally, I am pleased to announce that Korie Krull has been selected to represent Paramedics Plus/TRAA at the upcoming
American Ambulance Association Stars of Life event in Washington D.C. Korie was selected by the entire management team
for her outstanding service to our organization as well as her
constant positive attitude. In addition, Korie continually upholds and demonstrates the CARE PLUS Value system that our
organization is structured upon. Please take the opportunity to
congratulate Korie on this outstanding achievement.
Upcoming Education Opportunities
APRIL 2015
Dates
Day 1: 14 or 16
Day 2: 21 or 23
Times: 08:30-17:30
Topic: AMLS
Clinical Accomplishments
Contact to 12 lead <5 minutes
Crickard, Butcher
Krull, Jines
Jackson, J. Biggs
ROSC/Sustained
Lewison, Reinhard
O’Shaughnessey, Nichter
Vision Statement: To be the preferred EMS provider in the
eyes of our patients, partners, and communities.
Page 2
NEWSLETTER
Years of Service
B Busian
36 years
K Wiegmann 3 years
D Lantz
7 years
Birthdays
Barnett
April
13
Jines
April
16
Hadding
April
17
H Anderson
April
18
Masters
April
18
Gregg
April
19
Kelsey
April
19
Hendricks
April
22
Loshe
April
24
Zehring
April
25
Liston
April
27
Branning
April
27
B VanCamp
April
29
Page 3
0% Chart Returns—February 2015
ANDERSON, H
BLOOM, S
BUTCHER, R
GREGG, A
MCMAHAN, T
NELSON, K
PRESTON, S
SMITH, K
SMITH, M
STELZER, B
VANCAMP, B
VANDERWEELE, J
Mission Statement: To provide compassionate quality care
and service built around the needs of the patients and
communities we serve through effective partnerships.
Page 4
NEWSLETTER
Wellness Corner
DID YOU KNOW?
Employees are eligible for a discount to fitness gyms in the area through our EAP
program? You are…just go to www.mylifevalues.com,
User name: Paramedics
Password: Plus
And click on ‘Fitness Discounts’ under the Quick Links Section
Follow the steps, sign up with savings and get healthy!!
Page 5
Employee Spotlight
CONGRATULATIONS!
On 12/29/14, Kole William was born to Karl Nelson and his wife
Ryan, weighing 7 lbs. 14 oz. Kole was also welcomed by 3 big
brothers, Keion, Kalen and Karl III.
Page 6
NEWSLETTER
Welcome New Hires
Please join us in welcoming
Steve, Elizabeth, John, Cydney, Ryan
and Brandon!!
Page 7
New Employees Continued…
Steven Combs has been a Paramedics for 14 years. He lives in Garrett
and has two daughters; Alyssa (10) and Taygen (7). Steve enjoys being a
volunteer Firefighter, and also playing baseball and paintball. A couple
interesting facts about Steve are that he is a State Certified Mediological
Death Investigator, and is the Deputy Coroner in Dekalb County. Steve
will be joining us as a part timer.
Elizabeth “Libby” Davis is originally from Muncie, Indiana, but now
lives in New Haven with her fiancé, Miles, and their two dogs, Tiller
and Jade. She is an EMT and has been working in EMS for 5 years. Her
hobbies are horseback riding, golf, running, and weight lifting. An interesting fact is that Libby got into EMS, by getting a job as an
“ambulance washer” when she was 18. Libby will be joining us as a full
timer.
John Kelly is a Paramedic who has worked in EMS for 15 years. He has
lived in Topeka for 19 years, been married for 21 years and has a 15 year
old daughter, Morgan, and a 13 year old son, John. Both Morgan and
John are in Junior Honor Society. In his down time, John enjoys reading, golfing and playing video games with his kids. John will be joining
us as a part timer.
Page 8
NEWSLETTER
Continued...
Cydney Boze is fresh off of receiving her Paramedic Certification. She has lived in the Pierceton area her whole life. Cydney has two sisters, and her family owns and runs a business
that makes and sells 18th and 19th century reproductions to reenactors and historical societies. She is an avid reader and
also performs and teaches classical voice. Cydney will be joining us as a full timer.
Ryan Edwards is an EMT and new to the EMS field. He was
born and raised in Fort Wayne. He is married to wife Sasha,
and they have 2 children; a daughter Abrielle (4) and a son
Evan (2). He enjoys running, golfing and spending time with
his kids. An interesting fact about Ryan is that he spent 7
years in the Navy where he was station in Hawaii, Guam, and
on a submarine! Ryan will be joining us as a part timer.
Brandon Bittner is an EMT. He has worked as an EMT for one
year, and Fire Service for 4 years. He has lived in Fort Wayne
his entire life. He has one daughter and is one of 3 brothers,
him being in the middle. He enjoys exercising and taking trip
around the country. Brandon will be joining us as a full timer.
Page 9
CARE PLUS Values:
Customer Accountable-Our commitment to honor our pledges and
do the very best for patients, customers, and communities.
Attentive to human needs-Our commitment to treat our patients,
patients’ family members, customers, and colleagues as valued
individuals.
Respectful-Our commitment to behavior toward our patients, colleagues, customers, and the public that demonstrates the respect
we want to receive ourselves.
Ethical-Our commitment to perform duties in a just and honest way
and encourage and organizational culture which balances accountability with fairness.
Partnership-Our commitment to create long-term relationships and
partnerships focused on the needs of our patients and the communities we serve.
Lead by example-Our commitment to personally model our values
and promote an environment that supports our mission and vision.
Understanding-Our commitment to understand and value the diversity in our workplace and community by treating all individuals
equally and without judgment.
Safe-Our commitment to create and promote the safety of our
workforce, patients and community.
Page 10