Outstanding ICU Nurses
Published 05-11-2012 2:28 PM | Ann Smith
Received via e-mail. I would like to share with you a story of caring, love and support that the ICU nurses on the 7 th floor showered on my beautiful daughter Mary. The writing of this acknowledgement of your staff is long overdue. This story is still...
Race for the Green
Published 04-25-2012 2:52 PM | Ann Smith
Beginning next Monday, April 30, the Good Samaritan and Chandler hospitals will participate in a Race for the Green . When we measure our patient satisfaction scores we color-code our results to provide a quick way to see how well we are performing. When...
Samaritan Spotlight ... 2012 Good Samaritan Group 17 BSN Resident Program
Published 04-13-2012 3:52 PM | Ann Smith
2012 BSN Resident graduates …. Congratulations Danielle, Holly, Paula, Angela, and June! As part of their BSN Residency program the Good Samaritan BSN group completed an educational presentation/brochure on “What Visitors Should Know While...
Go Red (umm....I can't believe I said that!!)
Published 03-23-2012 9:43 AM | Ann Smith
The 2012 Central Kentucky Heart Walk will be held April 21 st at Commonwealth Stadium. Teams of walkers are now forming so please visit to American Heart Association’s web site at www.heart.org/centralkywalk to join a UK HealthCare team or to create...
UKHC Staff Never Stop Giving
Published 03-13-2012 10:51 AM | Ann Smith
The Tuesday following the outbreak of tornadoes that devastated so many of our neighboring counties, we received several request from staff members to do even more to help the victims of these storms, not just those with medical needs. In response, a...
Pride and Appreciation
Published 02-20-2012 9:41 AM | Ann Smith
Received via email February 17, 2012: Hello! On Saturday, February 4th, my aunt and cousin were involved in a horrible car accident. At the time I had been notified, I was unaware of the circumstances surrounding their condition, but made a preemptive...
Circle of Love needs your help!
Published 11-30-2011 8:47 AM | Ann Smith
The 2011 Circle of Love needs your help!! 225 children have not been chosen!!!! We are currently giving out wish lists for 800 needy children in Fayette and 8 surrounding counties. These include Scott, Nicholas, Bourbon, Clark, Madison, Jessamine, Woodford...
Ssshhh, quiet please......
Published 11-29-2011 1:32 PM | Ann Smith
Sshhh, quiet please………. Do you remember a time when there were signs posted that said “Quiet – Hospital Zone”? I don’t think there are any of those signs around anymore, but a couple of years ago it became...
Praise, Praise and More Praise - Take 3
Published 11-17-2011 1:26 PM | Ann Smith
Praise, Praise and More Praise This time via the internet on the UK HealthCare Website…………… Subject: I need to contact customer service. What I would to do here is to give the highest remarks possible to the staff at...
Praise, Praise, and More Praise - Take 2
Published 11-10-2011 12:17 PM | Ann Smith
Praise, Praise , and More Praise Praise from Patient via the U.S. Mail…………….. The following was written in a thank you card to Radiation Medicine….. Dear Dr. Kudrimoti, Dr. Wilson, Dana, Emily, Virginia and Staff...
Praise, Praise and More Praise
Published 11-08-2011 7:52 AM | Ann Smith
Praise , Praise and More Praise I have been a little remiss in sharing with you the wonderful comments that I routinely receive from not only patients about their excellent care, but also from our staff about their co-workers! Praise also comes to us...
A Shout Out
Published 09-22-2011 9:15 AM | Ann Smith
Early in the morning of September 7 th a drop of water hit an electric switch. With a bang, and a spark, and a puff of smoke…… electrical power to Good Samaritan Hospital was gone! Okay, I know you think this may sound like a preview for...
Nursing License Renewal due by October 15th!
Published 09-20-2011 8:30 AM | Ann Smith
Date: September 19 , 2011 To: All Registered Nurs e s and Licensed Practical Nursing Staff From: Kathl e en Kopser, RN Senior Nurs e Administrator , Chandler Hospital Darlene Spalding, RN Senior Nurse Administrator , Good Samaritan Hospital Dear Colleagues...
Another Example of UK Caring
Published 09-16-2011 1:24 PM | Ann Smith
I received the following from a patient care manager and felt it was definitely a story worth sharing. She sums it up right – we do have such caring and giving co-workers at UK!! Mrs. G has been in the hospital for 13 days and on 7 th floor for...
Setting the record straight: Opinion piece misses the mark on several points
Published 09-06-2011 3:10 PM | Richard Lofgren
Dear Colleague: You may have read the opinion piece in the Sunday Herald-Leader that appeared to both challenge the quality of care we each provide to our patients and to disregard our incredible hard work and progress. I would like to take a moment to...
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