The next William Street Parking Garage concrete pour will be Monday, September 8. Contractors will pour half of the deck from the west side of the garage and half from the Bass Street side of garage. Pour will start at 3:00 a.m and be complete by 10:00 a.m. Traffic control will be put in place.

Now more than ever, it’s important that Boone Hospital Center employees tell us about their jobs through the “Your Opinion, Our Future” survey.

As president of Boone Hospital Center, I take great pride in the dedication and commitment of our employees. From our co-workers who go the extra mile for our patients to those who are committed to supporting our internal customers, it takes all of us, together, to ensure a positive experience for our patients.

Every employee at Boone Hospital Center plays a role in achieving excellence, and I want to make sure that Boone continues to inspire your pride. I want to know what you think are the strengths and weaknesses of our organization and how we can improve. It is critical feedback.

One year ago, you told us the key issue was workload, and we’ve implemented many changes that address this issue.  These range from large items like vital sign monitors, flexible staffing and eKardex; to smaller scale items, like the way we organize supplies. There are still projects in the trial phase, but the important thing that I want to stress is that we heard you, and we will continue to examine how we do things because of your feedback.

This September, you will again have the opportunity to improve our future through the confidential Your Opinion, Our Future Survey, Sept. 8-28.  

Once again, Towers Perrin will manage the survey and report the results. No one at Boone or BJC will see individual answers. After the survey period ends and Towers Perrin completes its analysis, we will share overall findings and continue building on the work done in the year since the last survey.

You have my commitment that we will continue our action plans and keep you informed of our progress. Your manager will work to provide you with the time to take the 15-minute survey, and computer workstations for those who don’t have access to computers will be available, similar to the benefits enrollment process.

I look forward to sharing the findings and determining the steps we can take so that we may look forward to the future together.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Rothery
President

We would like to inform you that sections of the Nifong Parking Lot will be closed this Friday due to the installation of a new air-handling unit. A large crane and several trailers will be entering and maneuvering throughout the lot beginning early Friday morning at 6:00AM and continuing through the early afternoon, therefore the sections labeled as no parking zone, shown on the attached map, will be blocked off. The center lot that serves Boone Plaza Pharmacy, applicant parking and on call physicians will remain open as well as 2-3 handicap spots near the Nifong entrance, however please use caution when entering the lot.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to update our facility. This work will continue through the weekend, however the no parking zone sections are slated to re-open by late Saturday. If you have any questions, please contact Planning, Design and Construction at 573-815-3325.

The "Your Opinion, Our Future" survey period begins Monday, September 8, and ends Sunday, September 28th. The purpose of this confidential online survey is to offer each employee the opportunity to express their views on a variety of matters relating to our organization.

Through this survey, we ask you share your perspective on the organization's strengths and areas for improvement. Boone and its leadership team welcome your candid and honest feedback.

Beginning September 8, all BHC computers with Internet access will have a new "Your Opinion, Our Future" desktop icon which is a link to the survey website.

Please take this opportunity to make your feelings and opinions known. Computers will be made available in your department, Human Resources, the Computer Lab and 24/7 in the Medical Library. Thank you for your time.

Congratulations to Lori Humphrey, GI Lab RN, for being selected to represent Boone Hospital Center as the 2008 BJC Health Hall of Fame (HHoF) Winner.

The HHoF program was developed to recognize employees for their:

• Achieved and sustained changes in lifestyle that improved overall health and well-being
• Accomplishments built upon overall fitness and good health
• Leadership in motivating positive health changes within a work group
• Successful work within a community to educate about and inspire good health practices
• Overcoming personal health challenges and serving as an inspiration to others
  

For her efforts, Lori and a friend will be guests at the September, 27 Cardinals game against the Cincinnati Reds with VIP treatment that includes pre-game honors on the field, suite seating with refreshments and a Cardinals gift bag. She also will be invited to a luncheon with Steven Lipstein, BJC president and CEO, and will be recognized by their hospital or service organization.

Contractors will be pouring concrete for the William Street Parking Garage on Wednesday, August 27, beginning at 4 AM. The pour should take six hours to complete.

William Street may be blocked for short periods of time to move trucks in and out of the site, but flag men will be posted to direct traffic.

Starting Monday morning 8/25/08 we will begin a multiple roof replacement project on the 1921 and Nifong buildings. The contractor will place a small crane along the north Nifong entrance to support this work. At times during this work the north ramp may be blocked off to reduce the risk of accidents while items are being lifted. During times that the North access is blocked off, the west Nifong door and the side door into the RT gym will be open for customers to gain access to the building.

Thank you in advance for you patience and understanding during this work. If you have any questions or concerns please call Gary Wilburn @ 815-8213.

The tower crane that hovers over the parking garage construction site is 110' tall with a boom that is 210' long and the capability to hold up to 6,000 lbs. This crane is used to safely transport materials and concrete around the construction site. When the crane is not in use it is able to swing freely 360 degrees, moving with the wind. This is to keep stress off of the main tower on windy days. It may look like a ghost is moving the crane but it is intentionally, safely moving with the wind. Please be assured that the crane is completely safe, even on stormy days.

If you have any questions or concerns please call Planning Design & Construction at 815-3797.

Curious about the new Tower?

Now you can see the design for yourself. Presentation boards have been placed in the corridor near the cashier on the Lobby Level. The boards show renderings of the tower and the layout of each floor. There is also a suggestion box near the boards so you can share your input.

If you have any questions regarding the Tower, please feel free to contact Planning, Design & Construction at (573) 815-3797. 

Thank you.

A small section of the Nifong parking lot will be closed Monday morning, August 18th from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM due to the replacement of an underground pipe. The area will be clearly marked and it will only impact 4-5 parking spots; there will still be parking available in the area. The work should be complete by 11:00 AM.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the facility. If you have any questions, please contact Planning, Design and Construction at 3797.