Horn Memorial Hospital Emergency Services Play Important Role in Community

Horn Memorial Hospital has been offering emergency services to the community for the past 50 years.  The variation of services have changed over the years, but the focus remains constant, and that focus is the patient. 

The accessibility of having a physician available 24/7 with highly trained support staff in the community is invaluable.  Horn Memorial is certified as a level IV Trauma Center which means that their role is to provide evaluation, stabilization, and diagnostic services prior to either admitting or transferring patients to a higher level trauma center.  Horn staff takes this role seriously by maintaining their trauma training, and constantly evaluating areas for improvement.  Once such area that was a recent focus was the “door to ECG time.”

The door to ECG time was identified as an opportunity for improvement to more consistently meet the quality measure of obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) within 10 minutes of the patient presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).  An ECG is something Horn does on every patient who presents with chest pain or symptoms related to a heart attack.  After strategically evaluating the current process, the team implemented a “Cardiac Alert” overhead page that is heard throughout the hospital.  The Cardiac Alert page brings together key staff from the laboratory, radiology, and Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit to perform specific tasks in an efficient manner.  This team approach allows several steps to be completed simultaneously, and ultimately has made the difference in consistently meeting the goal of ECG completion within 10 minutes of the patient’s arrival.

The Horn Quality staff stated, “Time is of the essence for cardiac patients and improving our ECG time is a definite benefit. The sooner a patient can be identified as having a cardiac event, the sooner necessary treatment can be provided. The improvement on this quality measure would not have been possible without the teamwork we have at Horn Memorial.  Bringing together key personnel from each department to break down the process and gathering input from frontline professionals is what brought us to a successful outcome.”

Joe Nicholson, had first-hand experience of this process when he presented to the ED at Horn Memorial Hospital in July of last year.  Nicholson commented, “The emergency staff took fast and sound measures; their actions saved my life that day.”  Luckily for Nicholson, Horn Memorial Hospital was there to diagnose and stabilize him in the Emergency Department before transferring him to the city for more specialized care.  He further stated, “I thought my life was over at the age of 40, but upon completing cardiac rehab, I know my life has many great years to come, and I owe it to the ED and Cardiac Rehab staff at Horn Memorial Hospital.”

Bogue Family pledges support to the hospital’s Inpatient Building Project

Mark and Jaclyn Bogue recently pledged their support to the Inpatient Project by purchasing naming rights to the Nurses’ Station.  Mark commented, “My family spent a lot of time at Horn Memorial during my father’s illness.  We always received excellent care, and the nurses were so good with my dad.  We chose the naming rights to the nurses’ station because we felt a connection to this great group of people.”  

The Bogues join a growing list of family supporters for the new Inpatient Wing.  Naming rights remain for several areas.  If you are interested in contributing to this worthwhile community project or would like to learn more, please contact Sarah Harm, Public Relations Director, at Horn Memorial Hospital (364-7227). 

Schultz Family pledges support to the hospital’s Inpatient Building Project

Chris Nichols, Crystal Endrulat, Don and Sue Schultz, Chandra Bender

Horn Memorial Hospital has been steadily engaging the communities’ support of the planned Inpatient Building Project.  Pictured above is Chris Nichols, CEO, with Don and Sue Schultz, and two of their three daughters; Crystal Endrulat (Tim) and Chandra Bender (Roger), absent from the photo is Carrie Baden (Mark).  The Schultz Family recently pledged their commitment by purchasing the naming rights to the Doctors’ Dictation room, which is one of several naming opportunities available.  With this pledge, the Schultz family joins the growing list of supporters who have partnered with the Hospital to make this project become a reality.  A direct mailing to the communities will be distributed the first week in March and will share more information about the hospital’s plans and how you too can become involved.  Currently, donor naming rights remain available for 13 patient rooms, a nursing staff lounge, the smaller of the two courtyards, and four corridors/hallways in the new addition.

Horn Memorial Hospital Unveils Plans for New Inpatient Unit

Horn Memorial Hospital Unveils Plans for New Inpatient Unit

New Horn Physicians Clinic-Mapleton Set to Open January 4th, 2016

Horn Physicians Clinic–Mapleton is set to open on Monday, January 4, 2016 at its new location: 520 Main Street.  The new corner location at 6th and Main Street greatly improves space for patients and staff by more than doubling the square footage and adding additional treatment rooms.  Additional features include larger exam rooms, on-site x-ray services, convenient street parking, and improved ambulance access.  The clinic will continue operating as a Certified Rural Health Clinic, and is an affiliate of Horn Memorial Hospital located in Ida Grove, Iowa.  Michelle Weber, Director of Clinics, serves as Administrative Director of all three clinics operated by Horn Memorial: HPC-Mapleton, HPC-Odebolt, and HPC-Ida Grove.

Horn Physicians Clinic opened a Mapleton location in February of 2011 at 412 Main Street.  This clinic served its purpose well the past four years, allowing patients improved access to local healthcare.  The space, however, became too small as the clinic grew and became busier.  The new location at 6th and Main was identified about a year ago and construction began in April of this year.

Regular providers at the clinic include Curtis Hesse, DO, Jackie Crampton, ARNP, and Michele Koerner, ARNP.  Appointments can be made by calling 712-881-4676.  Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In preparation for the move, the current clinic location at 412 Main Street will be closed Wednesday, December 30st and Thursday, December 31st.  The clinic will reopen for business at the new location Monday, January 4^th.

Live and Silent Auction Listing for Foundation Festival

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
1. Splish Splash Pool Party – pool party for up to 20 includes food and drinks (Marty & Martha Boyle)
2. Nebraska Ultimate Tailgate – 2 tickets to the Nebraska vs. Iowa game in Lincoln on Friday, November 27, tailgating with the Nichols’ crew and a parking pass (Chris & Jaci Nichols)
3. Game On!  Red Neck Getaway with Scavenger Hunt – cruise in style with your friends for an evening of fun in a 1972 International Airport Limo (Ed Sohm) and Winter Survival Kit (Ida Liquor)
4. A Taste of Home – progressive dinner hosted by the HMH Executive Team – Chris Nichols, Marcia  Fehring, Jo Hayes and Lorraine Davis
5. Jingle BBQ Mingle – holiday party for up to 20 people at Sizzlin’ J’s in Galva – (does not include alcohol), expires 2/14/2016 (Sizzlin’ J BBQ)
6. Freezer Pleaser – homemade freezer meals includes 12 family-size freezer meals (lasagna, chicken noodle soup, pot roast soup, chicken & rice casserole), 4 loaves of zucchini bread, and (5) 1-quart bags of corn. (Ryan & Amy Godbersen)
7. Omaha Dinner and Comedy Hour – $185 Flagship Restaurant Group gift card which includes a choice of 4 restaurants in downtown Omaha and an evening of laughs with 4 tickets to Jeff Dunham, ventriloquist, at the Century Link in Omaha on Friday, April 22, 2016 (Hayes Oil)
8. Vikings NFL Package – 2 tickets to Vikings vs. Bears in Minneapolis on Sunday, December 20, 2015 with Vikings Gear (Murphy Chiropractic) and Vikings lunch cooler and bucket (Spirits, Stogies & Stuff)
9. The Case of the Mystery Vase – glass vase with mystery cash (Byron Originals)
10. Where’s the Beef? – variety of meat (Tiefenthaler Quality Meat)
11. Colorado Mountain Adventure – 4 day stay in Steamboat Springs, Colorado - accommodations include kitchen, living  room, dining room, master suite with king size bed and bathroom on main level in addition to a loft with 3 queen size beds (non-partitioned) and a bathroom (available May thru October 2016)  (McCormick Family)
12. Wine Lover’s Package - instant wine cellar includes a wine fridge (Kevin and Terri Carstensen) and 12+ bottles of wine (HMH Foundation Board and Board of Trustees)
13. Wine and Dine – dinner and wine tasting for eight at Old Town Winery (Dr. John and Lenee Sinnott)
14. Girl Power – girl’s wagon (Bomgaars) filled with toys (HMH staff)
15. Toys for Boys – boy’s wagon (Bomgaars) filled with toys (HMH staff) this is perfect for a son or grandson…or perhaps a great donation idea for needy children in the community during the Christmas season


SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

1.     Backyard Beach – little tikes_® sandy lagoon waterpark - sand/water table (Becky Wuebker, Kim Schreiber, Retha Harrington, Rebecca Burns, Bruce Henderson, Krista Hoefling, Jenny Anderson, Lois Wendel)

2.     Stop & Shop Storm Lake - black purse (HMH), $25 gift certificate (Peach Blossom), and $20 gift certificate (Total Concept)

3.     Artist’s Palette - art party for up to 30 people to be held on Wednesday, January 13th at the Ida Grove Country Club - cost is $40 per person (HMH Leadership Team, supplies) (Kelsie Nettles, instructor) (Ida Grove Country Club, venue)

4.     Rejoice in Faith - Jesus Painting (Gregg & Janet Goodenow)    

5.     Take Me Out to the Ball Game - Iowa Cubs baseball package includes 4 owners’ club seats to any 2016 home game, first pitch, hot dog gun, and 4 Iowa Cubs hats (J & M Nicholson)

6.     Crawford Camp Out - 3 night stay at Walnut Camper Cabin at Crawford Creek (Ida County Conservation Board)

7.     Fireball Fanatic – Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, 2 fireball hockey jerseys (coordinated by Joe & Megan Nicholson), and $50.00 gift certificate (Backdraft)

8.     Let’s Roll – skating birthday party package includes skating for up to 20 people (Skate Palace), 12 personalized birthday invitations (Designs by Amy Holst), balloon bouquet (Rentals, Treasures and More), and an 11 x 14 cake (This ‘n That by Judy Bubke)

9.     Deck the Halls - Christmas décor and bottle of wine (Pronto)

10.  SPA-tacular – spa package includes a 1-hour massage with a 1-hour facial and spa pedicure (Trendue)

11.  Santa’s Surprise - a visit from Santa (Keith Robinson), a Santa Canvas & plate (HMH), cookies (This ‘n That by Judy Bubke)

12.  Golfer’s Delight –18 holes of golf with cart (Ida Grove Country Club), $30 gift certificate (Mi Rancho), golf drizzle stick, Callaway golf balls, and a pitch fix (HMH Foundation)

13.  Baker’s Dozen – 2 dozen cookies a month for a year! (This ‘n that by Judy Bubke)

14.  Smile & Shop - family photo session with Danika (Knop Photography), 2 large pizzas, a 2-liter bottle of soda, bag of candy (Cenex), teddy bear with $25 gift certificate (Beckman Motors), and a $50 gift card (Food Pride)

15.  Takin’ it Easy – $100 Tiefenthaler Quality Meats gift certificate (Goettsch Trucking Dispatch), 2 Canadian Whiskey hats, and a CHILA ORCHATA sweatshirt (coordinated by Joe & Megan Nicholson)

16.  Aqua Adventure - 1 night stay with 4 waterpark passes (King’s Pointe), and 4 buffet gift certificates (Pizza Ranch)

17.  Symphony of Sweets - monthly sweet treats (Brenda Schumacher)

18.  Winter Wonderland Wreath – floral Christmas wreath (Vicky Murray)

19.  ISU March Madness – Iowa State University basketball gift basket includes (4) t-shirts, a pair of athletic shorts, hat, backpack, ISU basketball, and a mini basketball autographed by Coach Fennelly (Scott & Denise Van Dusen), and 2 large 1-topping pizza certificates (Pizza Hut)

20.  Sip & Relax - coffee cup, t-shirt & mini liquor (Ida Liquor), two 1/2-hour massage certificates (Schaller Chiropractic & Massage), and $50 gift card (Food Pride)

21.  Lucky Strike – bowling birthday party package includes 2 games of bowling for up to 12 people (Ida Bowl), 12 personalized birthday invitations (Designs by Amy Holst), balloon bouquet (Rentals, Treasures and More), and an 11 x 14 cake (This ‘n That by Judy Bubke)

22.  Merry and Bright Centerpiece – floral Christmas arrangement (Vicky Murray)

23.  Amaretto Auto - 3 standard oil change certificates (Adams Motors) and an Amaretto gift set (coordinated by Joe & Megan Nicholson)

24.  Candy Cane Christmas – sparkling cider, Christmas mugs, candy jar, hot cocoa, napkins, coasters, and the book “Your New Money Mindset” tucked in a peppermint swirl soft-sided cooler (Darin Hagerdon, Thrivent)

25.  Tee Time – Principal Golf Charity Classic package includes 4 tickets to any charity classic and pin flag signed by Mark Calcavecchia (coordinated by Joe & Megan Nicholson)

26.  Serious Subs – (1) 3-foot party sub, (6) 6-inch subs, and koozies (Subway), and a $25 gift certificate (Beckman Motors)

27.  Harvest with Pizza – Agricultural FFA Collector Toy Tractor 1/16 - International Harvester 966 (Vetter’s), 2 large pizzas, a 2-liter bottle of soda and bag of candy (Cenex)

28.  The Night Before Christmas - Thomas Kinkade lighted wall canvas (Dale & Sandy Ullrich)

29.  Sweet Treats – plate of autumn cookies & certificate for a turtle cheesecake, expires 2/21/2016 (Best of Barb’s Catering)

30.  Picture Perfect in Holstein - family portrait session with 25 custom Christmas cards and an family portrait ornament (Christina Kjar Photography), $50 gift certificate (Inside Scoop),  and a $25 gift certificate (Holstein Supermarket)

31.  Crystal Clear - Orrefors crystal bowl (Jim & Judy Andresen

32. Java Jolt & Massage Bolt - Coffee Basket (10th Cup), and two 1/2-hour massage certificates (Just Relax Massage Therapy)

33.  Horsing Around - trail ride and 4 horseback riding lessons (Sherry Reiling), and $25 gift card (Zimmy’s)

34.  Fitness Fever –  20-pass punch card (Ida Grove Rec Center), two - 1/2 hour massage certificates (Just Relax Massage Therapy), and a Fit Bit ChargeHR (Grant & Julie Godbersen, Kent &Jill Godbersen)

35.  It’s a Guy Thing – $150 Bomgaars gift card (Ron’s Fertilizer), bottle of Rich and Rare caramel whiskey, 2 Canadian Whiskey hats, and a CHILA ORCHATA sweatshirt (coordinated by Joe & Megan Nicholson)

36.  Taste of Home & Garden – homemade goods (HPC Staff), and cookbook - “supper’s on the table, come on home” (Rachel Masters)

37.  John Deere Lil’ Farmer – vintage pedal tractor (Hultgren Implement)

38.  Rise & Shine – free-standing Solar ShoreLight (Midwest Industries)

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