Mark Martens, CRNA Awarded 2019 Clinical Preceptor of the Year
August 30, 2019 By
Hutchinson Health’s Mark Martens, CRNA was awarded the 2019 Clinical Preceptor of the Year Award from the University of Minnesota Nurse Anesthesia Program. “This a great honor and speaks to the valuable, high quality clinicians we have at Hutchinson Health”, Brandon Thiemann, APRN, CRNA, DNP, Anesthesia Medical Director, at Hutchinson Health. The nomination came from students that have trained with Mark throughout the last year. Preceptors are identified as experienced clinicians who teach and supervise trainees, and act as a role model for students. Preceptors provide training during anesthesia administration in a variety of settings, both in and out of the operating room. Congratulations to Mark for his dedication to training future nurse anesthetists.
Hutchinson Health Recognized by Minnesota Hospital Association for Excellence in Quality and Patient Safety
July 26, 2019 By
Hutchinson Health has been recognized by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) for superior performance in quality and patient safety.
· MHA is one of 16 Health Improvement Innovation Networks in the country.
· The networks are created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
· The overall goal is to reduce patient harm and 30 day hospital readmissions.
Hutchinson Health received this award based on:
· Consistent participation, engagement and leadership in quality and patient safety improvement initiatives in collaboration with the MHA HIIN.
· Active reporting on more than 75% of the available safety process measures.
· Achievement of the goals on more than 70% of the outcome measures
· Implementation of a patient and family engagement process.
Examples include:
o Medication safety improvements
o Reducing the number of infections
o Reducing preventable falls
o Early recognition and treatment of sepsis
o Prevention of pressure injuries
o Improving perinatal safety
o Improving surgical safety
o Improving coordination of care
o Workplace violence prevention
o Implementation of the Patient Family Advisory Committee
We are proud of the tremendous work being done throughout Hutchinson Health in regard to quality improvement and patient safety. We have made great strides towards our goals and that effort has been recognized by MHA. We appreciate this recognition of our efforts and commit to continue this work to improve the quality of our services and the safety of our patients.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Network Change
June 14, 2019 By
Network change for small group of Blue Cross Blue Shield members
We recently learned that Blue Cross Blue Shield had notified a small group of members that Hutchinson Health would no longer be considered in-network as part of their health plan. This change impacts a limited number of plans sold by BCBS featuring a narrow network that until now, Hutchinson Health had been a part of. This change does not impact other contracts between Hutchinson Health and BCBS.
This change was scheduled to take effect September 1, so we immediately reached out to BCBS. BCBS has since agreed to delay the effective date for this network change to December 31, 2019.
This is important because it provides patients more time to consider an alternative plan, and occurs during the normal course of the annual enrollment selection period.
If you have any questions please reach out to BCBS or Hutchinson Health at (320) 234-5000. We are here to help our patients in any way possible and we remain committed to providing the patients in our community with high-quality, affordable health care.
James P. Lyons
President
1095 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Celebrating our Employees
May 23, 2019 By
During National Health Care Week we celebrate our dedicated employees and their years of service to our patients.
A big shout out to the 5 year employees all the way through our 45 years of service to Linda Ziemer. Thank you for all you do each and every day!
5 Year
Row 1: Jennifer Rozeboom, Tammie Dehn, Heather Stoffregen, Kate Smith, Tanisha Olson, Jennifer Wieland, Jodi Kieser
Row 2: Susan Bebo, Kim Bah, Kati Klitzke, Melanie Schroeder, Jeremy Mohs, Mallory Hunt, Cheri Wahl, Kim Chastek, Denise Schuft
Not pictured: Emily Danielson, Andrea Huseby, Jeri Meyer, Nicole Schmieg, Briana Peterson, Terri Goldschmidt, Emily Walters, Lindsey Vacek, Rita Wendlandt, Cindy Dikmen, Michelle Flatten-Kabwe, Erika Koivukangas, Amanda Majeski, Alesha Radtke, Sarah Murphy, Breanna Whitcomb, Kim Schauer
10 year
Crystal Olson, Megan Putzier
Not pictured: Kasie Thomas, Beth Crandall, Theresa Bowman, Beth Dammann, Jen Schauer, Sarah Hannah, Lori Waldera
15 year
Row 1: Kristin Ehlers, Amy VanderVoort, Renee Dorn, DeeAnn Hartsuiker, Linda Hoof
Row 2: Lisa Neppl, Theresa Skrove, Jim Posusta, Mary Hendrickson, Paula Baert
Not pictured: Kristin Dahlke, Traci Plombon, Michele Ailie, Josh Shorter, Beth Schwecke
20 year
Row 1: Michelle Gens, Sue Steuck, Lisa Trapp, Lisa Witt
Row 2: Becky Streich, Becky Prokosch, Bill Lorenz, Stacy Anfinson, Rhonda Helmbrecht
Not pictured: Natalie Polacco, Lori Chvojicek, Kristy Anderson, Dawn Schultz
25 year
Jenny Tillmann, Jamie Wiechmann, Heidi Terning, Amy Rannow, Melissa Lemke, Jim Lyons
Not pictured: Karen Johnson
30 year
Row 1: Lynette Drape, Pam Larson, Pam Larson, Jackie Pagenkopf
Row 2: LeeAnn Hauer, Leah Hoversten, Jodi Kjolhaug, Vickie Lueck, Linda Landon, Jim Lyons
35 year
Connie Eggert, Lois Mathews, Diane Benson, Mark Thorson, Linda Winn, Jim Lyons
40 year
Val Murphy, Jim Lyons, Dana Engelmann
45 year
Linda Ziemer, Jim Lyons
Cardiac Walk 2019
May 21, 2019 By
Cardiac Rehab Annual Walk was a huge success. This group has a lot of heart! Thanks to Janet and Shelley for their commitment to our Cardiac Rehab program and in helping patients get back to enjoying life and activities!
Learn tips at Day to Reach Camp
May 20, 2019 By
Come hear nutrition advice and tips from Emma Schalow, dietitian and nutritionist at Hutchinson Health, at the Day to Reach Football Camp. Everyone welcome! Thursday, June 20th from 10:15am – 10:45am at the Hutchinson High School Commons.
Learn some tips on healthy, quick snacks, when/what to drink to stay hydrated, and quick and easy dinner ideas for the family on the run.
May 1 Arial Video of Inpatient Unit Project
May 9, 2019 By
Excited to share the video of our Inpatient Unit Construction Project one month in to the project.
Hutchinson Health Clinic Parking Lot Construction
May 2, 2019 By
The south entrance to the Hutchinson Health Clinic is being repaved starting tomorrow through May 10th. The driveway will be accessible, just use caution as it will be one lane for entering and exiting. Thank you for your patience during this project.
