Also view online: www.barretthospital.org
What’s for Lunch?
Monday, November 17: Homemade Chili
Tuesday, November 18: Oriental Chicken Salad
Wednesday, November 19: BBQ Ribs
Thursday, November 20: Taco Salad
Friday, November 21: Savory Turkey Burger
Saturday, November 22: Roasted Turkey
Sunday, November 23: Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Check out our Italian Sodas that we are now selling with
a variety of flavors!!
BHH Café Serving Hours
Weekdays Breakfast: 7:45 AM—9:00 AM
Weekends Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM—2:00 PM
Dinner: to better serve our patients’ needs,
we will be opening at 5:15—5:45 PM &
6:00– 6:30 PM
*Please place dinner orders by 3:00 PM
Please be sure that you sign the count sheet
when you are eating lunch in the BHH Café.
This is how Nutrition Services keeps track of
how many meals are served. Thank you for
your help with this.
Daily Soups Mon-Fri
November
• Benefits Forums, November 18th & 19th – Board Room
• Quarterly Employee Forums, November 19th – Session A: 6:30 – 8:00 AM, Family
Practice Waiting Room (Clinic), Session B: 12:30 – 2:00 PM, Board Room, Session C:
3:30 – 5:00 PM, Board Room
• Benefits Open Enrollment, November 20th & 21st – Education Room C
December
• Holiday Party, December 19th
Webinars/Training
*FREE Ebola Webinar Recording and Infection Control Course Click Here to access
November
Monday, November 17th – 10:00 AM - Recognizing and Celebrating Partnerships with Patients and Families
Register Here
Tuesday, November 18th – 10:00 AM - Compliance risks of a 340B Drug Pricing Program Register Here
Thursday, November 20th – 1:00 PM - The Goal Setting Process Register Here
Friday, November 21st – Noon - Gifts to Patients and Referral Sources RSVP Here
ICARES/Thank You Grams
To: Shara King & Dr. Kelly Smith
From: Stephanie Vinson
Message: Shara and Kelly are a great team to help
guide women through their pregnancies, deliveries,
and well-baby checkups. I have nothing but the utmost
respect for both of them. We are lucky to have them!
To: Julia Brown & Dr. Casey Rasch
From: Stephanie Vinson
Message: On her birthday, poor thing, my daughter
was super-sick and needed to be seen. It was after 4
PM on a Thursday and Julia and Dr. Rasch squeezed
her in. I am so thankful to them both for going above
and beyond to care for a sick little girl on her birthday.
You guys are fantastic!
September ICARE Winner
October ICARE Winner
Marcie Hodge, RN, Perioperative Services
Tina Giem, Accountant, Fiscal Services
From: Charles (patient)
I had a procedure at BHH last week, and Marcie, my
RN, was as good as a nurse can get. She was
professional, concerned, and detailed. I have had
procedures done in different places, and she was the
best surgery nurse yet. In putting in my IV, she took the
time to use a warm rag, tap on my hand, and lower my
hand below the bed and get down on her knee; it was
essentially painless. I was nervous about my
procedure, and she took the time to explain everything
to me; she knew all about my history and procedure.
Bless you, Marcie.
From: Marie Smith
Tina took it upon herself to automate a process with
the flu shot billing process. By her figuring out and
working with EPIC on this process, she has saved
time for staff in four different departments. Tina
showed excellence in taking this upon herself to
make sure the flu shot billing was correct and saving
the time of her co-workers. Thank you, Tina. You
ROCK!!!
A3 Update from PFS
Gabby Thoreson, a biller in PFS started an A3 process
regarding timely filing of claims. Through this process, the
A3 group came with an idea to have a jeopardy game for the
registration staff to help educate on how registration affects
the billing process. Gabby and Heather Eddie worked very
hard in this project and the game happened on 11/12/2014
and was a huge success. Congratulations to team: Kelly
Breen, Sondra Rand, Jodi Stradski and Dawn Westfall for
winning the competition! A super big thanks to Gabby for
heading this whole project up, Heather Eddie, Linda Ward
and Bonnie Bacon for helping out and to all the registration
staff in the hospital/clinic for playing along!
Gabby Thoreson as Alex Trebek
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule prevent reporting to consumer credit reporting agencies or
otherwise create any conflict with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
Answer:
No. The Privacy Rule’s definition of “payment” includes disclosures to consumer reporting agencies. These
disclosures, however, are limited to the following protected health information about the individual: name and
address; date of birth; social security number; payment history; and account number. In addition, disclosure of the
name and address of the health care provider or health plan making the report is allowed. The covered entity may
perform this payment activity directly, or may carry out this function through a third party, such as a collection
agency, under a business associate arrangement.
The Privacy Rule permits uses and disclosures by the covered entity or its business associate as may be required
by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) or other law. Therefore, the Department does not believe there is a
conflict between the Privacy Rule and legal duties imposed on data furnishers by FCRA.
HELP WANTED: EMPLOYEES WILLING TO BE “SITTERS” FOR PATIENTS
BHH is looking for employees who are willing to pick up extra hours on an as needed basis. Training will be
provided. Regular wage will be paid. Duties include watching patients in the ED or the Inpatient Unit and
notifying nursing staff to keep patients safe. Please contact HR if interested.
November 19th
Session A: 6:30 – 8:00 AM – Family Practice Waiting Area (Clinic)
Session B: 12:30 – 2:00 PM – Board Room
Session B: 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Board Room
*Please plan on attending one of these sessions.*
Computer Security Awareness
PASSWORDS
I was driving to work this morning thinking about how this blurb was late, and that finally Stephanie was not going to put
up with it being late, and won’t accept it this time. After reality had set in, and I had come to the conclusion that my
partnership goal for this year was not going to be met; I got to thinking about the subject. PASSWORDS, everyone loves
passwords…..right? I mean after all, they keep our data safe, they keep our patients data safe, plus it keeps our minds
limber remembering all them all of the time, I mean….who wouldn’t love passwords…….right? Ok, ok, so nobody likes
passwords, however we in the computer world have not come up with anything more practical or secure to prevent
unauthorized access to computers or networks. An example of this is a place I used to work; we used smart cards to access
computers. That was great, except when you inserted the smart card in the computer it promptly asked you for a password.
Yup, another defeat in the battle to get rid of passwords.
Since we can all agree that passwords aren’t going to go away anytime soon. I thought I would share some of the things
that I do to make passwords more manageable. First, I think of something that interests me or that I think I won’t forget.
Something like Helena, I was born in Helena. Then I can add a number like 5. Helena’s license plate starts with a 5, so my
password could be Helena5, now you are getting to an ok password that is easier to remember. Now, change the letters in
the password to symbols and numbers, like this, H3l3n@5. At this time you can add a symbol to the end of your new
password that sort of makes sense, like a question mark H3l3n@5?. Now you have a strong password that would not show
up in a dictionary, and that makes it very hard for even a computer to crack it. Then if you need to write your passwords
down don’t write the actual password, give yourself hints. For me, this password hint might be something like, home town.
Then when it comes time to change your password you might make the number a 6 or move the number to the front of the
password. While this is just one method you can use to make up strong passwords and keep track of them. There are many
other strategies that you can use and maybe I will cover some of those in future blurbs.
Thank you for helping me keep our patients information safe.
UVC Light is Up and Running
by Stephanie Vinson
Affectionately deemed “Fabio”, the Clorox Optimum-UV unit recently purchased
by Clinical Support Services is used to clean rooms that have housed patients
with bacterial or viral illnesses. The purchase of the Clorox Optimum-UV unit is
utilized as an addition to traditional cleaning and chemical disinfection
techniques. The sanitizing system is portable and uses ultraviolet light to kill
microorganisms like bacteria and viruses by inactivating their DNA. Once a room
is cleaned, the unit is placed in that room to release short-wavelength UV
radiation that kills even some of the most dangerous pathogens like MRSA and
C. difficile. In order to effectively sanitize a room and avoid shadowing, the unit
is moved to four different areas per room.
The UV device is used as a supplement, not a replacement, to standard
cleaning and disinfection protocols. It does not generate any harmful byproducts, nor does it leave behind any residual substances. A faint “clean air”
smell may be detected in the room after the disinfection cycle. Smart
technology in the unit requires the room number to be entered in order to
collect data about how many times the unit has cleaned each room. Safety measures include motion detectors to
shut the unit down when movement is detected in the room. In addition, the special UV waves do not travel
through walls or glass, which protects patients and staff in adjacent rooms and hallways.
UVC Light is Up and Running (continued)
The entire Housekeeping Staff, including Surgery Housekeeping, and Laundry
staff were recently trained on the unit. Three members of the Housekeeping staff,
Kathy Simpson, Alice Bingham, and Julie Park gave me a personal demonstration of
the system and it is impressive.
Barrett Hospital & HealthCare remains committed to the goal of zero infections and
the Housekeeping and Laundry Staff members, led by Clinical Support Services
Manager Leslee Amos, are doing their part to aid infection prevention at BHH.
Way to go, Leslee and Crew!
Career Opportunities
Contact Human Resources or the Department Hiring Manager
to receive more information on the position
Job Title:
Dept:
Status:
Dept Mgr:
Close Date:
Emergency Department Technician
ER
.1 FTE (PRN)
K. Meine
Until Filled
Job Title:
Dept:
Status:
Dept Mgr:
Close Date:
CNA
Acute Care
.75 FTE
K. Meine
Until Filled
11/18/2014
Job Title:
Dept:
Status:
Dept Mgr:
Close Date:
Occupational Therapist/w hand exp.
Rehabilitation Services
.5 FTE
C. Gunn
Until Filled
BHH Wellness Program Update
November - December 2014 Wellness Challenge
“No Pain, No Gain”
Maintain Your Weight This Holiday Season:
During the holidays, many people pack on at least seven pounds. Learn
some easy steps to maintain balance and start a simple exercise routine.
Cold weather Calorie busters
When trying to prevent weight gain over the holidays, be especially
mindful of high–calorie beverages. That specialty coffee or latte can really
warm you up on a cold day, but don't forget the calories add up – and so
do the holiday drinks.
How do you handle the allure of high-calorie holiday
favorites?
First, make a promise to yourself to maintain your weight during the
holidays. Many people gain up to seven pounds during the holiday
season. By maintaining your current weight, you're way ahead of your
peers.
November WELLNESS TRACKING SHEETS DUE Thursday, December 4TH
 Please turn in November Wellness Point Tracking sheets by Thursday, December
4th. Also, if you would like to be included in the drawing for the November $50.00
Visa gift card you must have a minimum of 25 points and meet the December 4th
deadline .
 All employees whether or not you have the hospital’s health insurance may
participate in the $50 Visa gift card drawing by tracking and participating in the
monthly challenges .
Set a clear goal
Health coaches suggest you create a vision for where you want to be
and to set simple, small steps along the path in reaching that vision. The
small steps should be specific and reachable and within a given time
period. To prevent weight gain over the holidays, you could use a
promise statement like, “I'll monitor my weight and not gain one ounce
during the holidays.” Whatever you come up with, write it down and say
it aloud, over and over.
Add exercise to your routine
During the holidays, many people pack on at least seven pounds. Learn
some easy steps to maintain balance and start a simple exercise routine.
Stick with it!
If you maintain a steady exercise routine and watch your calorie intake,
you can watch yourself slim down this holiday season.
Please contact
Molly Ruud
with questions,
ideas or concerns at
[email protected]
or x3233.
BHH Wellness Program – Automatic 125 Points!
For BCBS Members
Automatic 125 Points!
Well onTarget
Through
October,
November and
December 2014
Logon to
Well onTarget
and complete your Personal
Health Assessment – Earn an
automatic 125 points towards
your health insurance
premium discount for the
1st quarter of 2015!
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Exercise
Journal
Meditation
Relaxation Techniques
Full size instructions have
been emailed out as an
mail-all-BHH!
Remember your points on
Well onTarget turn into dollars
to use on the Well onTarget
online shopping mall. 
Please contact Molly Ruud with questions, ideas or concerns at [email protected] or x3233.
*WANTED*
ALL BHH Employee’s
Volunteer Service News
WANTED: BHH EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER SERVICE NEWS!
Regarding the BHH Wellness Program
We know how much all of our employees volunteer to
organizations in our community and we would like to recognize
that. Please email Erin Lake at [email protected] with
your Volunteer Service information (organization volunteered for
and hours volunteered) and Erin will submit a monthly report for
our Weekly Wire. If you choose, your Volunteer Service can be
anonymous; that is your Volunteer Service is mentioned in the
Weekly Wire, but not your name. This is such a generous gesture
on everyone’s part. So toot your horn!!!!! We want to hear about
it and what better way of tracking it.
We are also including this as a new aspect for our BHH Wellness
Program. We will be adding a box at the bottom of your monthly
Wellness Tracking
to add the name and number of hours
 Sheet
Exercise
volunteered for your
favorite worthy cause. This is a great way to
 Journal
 Meditation
get a little credit for
all you do. Please fill in the number of hours
volunteered in theRelaxation
appropriateTechniques
box and the name of the
organization volunteered for. Each hour is equivalent to 1 point
on your Wellness Tracking Sheet.
Volunteer Service Examples: Boy/Girl Scouts, Coaching a Team, Volunteer Fire Fighter, 4-H Leader, Youth Connections, Jaycees, etc.
Please contact Molly Ruud with questions at [email protected] or x3233.
The BHH Rehab Room is open for employees to
use exercise equipment:
2 Treadmills
2 NuStep machines
Free Weights
The Rehab room exercise equipment can be
used by any BHH employee seeking improved
health. It is available for use any time, day or
night. Call the Cardiopulmonary dept. staff for
details and to sign the release form.
Gratitude Challenge
Did you participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge last summer? I
did. Actually, I had no choice since my grandkids ”nominated”
me just before they poured ice water over their own little
heads! Now how could I refuse after that?
The Ice Bucket Challenge was fun. And it also raised a lot of
money for a worthy cause.
For example, yesterday, I was grateful for 1) my family — for
a million different reasons, 2) a delicious dinner prepared by
a friend, and 3) my easygoing puppy. Today I’m grateful that
it’s a sunny fall day, 2) I was physically able to take a long
walk and 3) I’m feeling close to my brother because of
feelings we shared this morning.
Lately, I’ve heard about a new challenge. It’s the Gratitude
Challenge. You won’t get an icy chill from it or find people
recording it for social media. Still, it’s a great undertaking.
My guess is that this challenge isn’t so much about how long
you can go on naming three different things each day. It’s
really about making a habit of being appreciative, seeing the
good and finding pleasure in the small stuff that makes up
the everyday.
Here’s what it is: Each day, name three things you’re grateful
for. They have to be different each day — no repeats allowed.
You can name them all at once at the end or beginning of the
day. Or you can keep a running tally throughout the day.
Give it a try. No buckets, no ice needed — just some
awareness of the big and little things that make you smile.
1-866-370-4839
Or contact Human Resources:
FREE, confidential support
www.mylifevalues.com
Tammy Brickzin x3009
anytime, day or night.
Username: BCBS Montana
Molly Ruud x3233
Call toll-free or visit us online.
Password: eap
Geoff Roach x3021
Resources For Living – Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees and household members can
confidentially address and resolve personal
and workplace challenges through the
Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The
EAP offers short-term counseling on all
aspects of life at no cost to you, including:
 Relationship difficulties
 Emotional/psychological concerns
 Work or family stress and anxiety
 Alcohol and drug abuse
 Personal and life improvement
 Legal or financial topics
 Depression
 Childcare
 Eldercare issues
 Grief issues
Legal / Financial Services
Your EAP benefit offers legal and financial
guidance from qualified professionals,
including an initial consultation for each
issue.* Typical financial matters include
credit counseling, debt and budgeting
assistance, tax planning, and retirement and
college planning.
 Free online will valid in 49 states
 Telephonic tax consultation
 Services beyond initial consult provided
at a reduced rate**
 Detailed wills and trust preparation
 Identity theft consultation
 Mediation Services
 Website forms and information
 Legal and financial Library
Telephonic and Online
Worklife Resources
With worklife services, employees and their
households can receive assistance for a
variety of concerns including childcare,
eldercare, adoption, daily living issues and
other issues they may encounter.
 Monthly webinars on various topics
 Childcare and eldercare searches
 Public and private school searches
 Adoption resources
 Health assessments and tools
 Health and wellness resources
 Household services
 College search and financing tools
 Veterinarian and pet care searches
 Over one million worklife providers
Free, confidential support anytime, day
or night. Call toll-free or visit us online.
1-866-370-4839
www.mylifevalues.com
Username: BCBS Montana
Password: eap
Barrett Hospital's & HealthCare’s
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is
“Resources For Living.”
All support is confidential.
www.mylifevalues.com
is a great resource!
For more information or questions on
services offered through
“Resources for Living”
Contact Human Resources:
Tammy Brickzin x3009
Molly Ruud x3233
Geoff Roach x3021
~WORKPLACE SAFETY CONCERNS?~
Contact any member of the Safety Committee:
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Geoff Roach, Human Resources
Director/Safety Officer
Shawn Ward, Plant Operations Manager
Ken Westman, CEO
Karen Koonter, Lab Support Services
Leslee Amos, Clinical Support Services
Manager
Nicole Booth, Staff Representative
Maria Koslosky, Risk Manager
Mike Keck, IT Staff Representative
JeNece Williams, Employee Health Nurse
Erin Lake, Clinic Staff Representative
Darci Doig, Staff Representative
Carolyn Matthews, Staff Representative
~COMPLIANCE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?~
Call the hotline at 683-3223 (identity remains
anonymous) or ask any member of the Compliance &
Ethics Committee:
· Dick Achter—External Audits
· Carol Kennedy—Clinical Education & EMTALA
· Carolyn Bacon—Information Security
· Tracy Clarno—Anti-kickback (vendor relations)
· Lori Huntsman—Revenue Cycle
· Marie Smith—Revenue Cycle, RAC
· Maria Koslosky—Overall Compliance, Privacy
· Geoff Roach—Employee Relations and General
Employee Education
· Cynthia White—Stark &Anti-Kickback (physician
financial relationships)
· Pat Sherry—Coding, Chart Audits
· Victoria Tomaryn—Staff Competencies and Policies
· Jeanne Gunderson- Chargemaster