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
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