In This Issue:• UniversalSeasonalInfluenza

Vaccination Policy

• VolunteerOpportunitiesNowAvailableat Summa Rehab Hospital

• GivetheGiftofReading

Contact InformationVolunteer Services Departmentvolunteer@summahealth.org (330) 375-3928

Summa Akron City Hospital 95 Arch Street, Suite 175 Akron, Ohio 44304 P: (330) 375-3928 F: (330) 375-7073

Summa St. Thomas Hospital 444 N. Main Street Akron, Ohio 44309 P: (330) 379-5595 F: (330) 379-5092

Ashley Green Coordinator, Volunteer Services P: (330) 379-5595 E: greenas@summahealth.org

Siomara Marquetti Coordinator, Volunteer Services P: (330) 375-3247 E: marquettis@summahealth.org

Rebecca Clark Manager, Volunteer Services P: (330) 375-3141 E: clarkrr@summahealth.org

Angela Hayes Director, Community Reinvestment P: (330) 375-4128 E: hayesa@summahealth.org

Dear Volunteers,

Summa Health System’s commitment to its mission, vision and values is deeply rooted in our culture of servant leadership. A servant leader is someone who is a servant first, and so they contribute to the well-being of people and community.Aservantleaderfocusesontheneedsofthepeopleandasks,“HowcanIhelpotherstosolveproblems?”Itsoundstomethatbydefiningservantleadership,Iactuallyjustdefinedeachandeveryoneofourvolunteers!

TomStrauss,chiefexecutiveofficerofSummaHealthSystemoncesaid,“AtSumma,weplacethepatientatthetopoftheorganizationalchart–withallofusintheroleofservantleaders.Thatmeansweeachsharearesponsibilitytoservethepatientortoservethosewhodo.That’swhatmakesusSumma– and that’s what allows us to fulfill our mission to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our patients.”

Volunteers tell me they want to hear stories of how Summa makes a difference in people’s lives. Here is one such story:

When Valerie Horton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she chose a doctor with Summa who came highly recommended by friends who worked at other medical facilities. With technology and specialized services in the treatment of women’s cancers, she felt confident in choosing Summa.

“Summa did a good job of explaining things to me. I had surgery on June 8. It was an outpatient surgery, surprisingly.” Horton had six and a half weeks of radiation treatment thereafter.

“I am cancer free today…if I’m going to live, for my husband and my son, then these are the people that I think I should place myself in the hands of.”

Ihopethesestoriesmotivateandinspireindividualstobepart of Summa’s team. Our volunteers come to Summa for many different reasons, such as: to give back to the community, to strengthen their resume, to meet new people or to expand their horizons. Whatever the reason may be that brought you to Summa, we thank you, because through your service, we are able to offer our patients, like Valerie Horton, a high quality, patient-focused environment which is so vital to meet the needs of our community.

VolunteerDaphneHamblinshared,“IvolunteeratSummabecauseIcanhelpothersandalsogivebacktothecommunity.Itisrewardingandgratifyingdoingsomethinggood.”

Anothervolunteershared,“IvolunteerhereatSt.ThomasinordertolessentheworkloadofthedepartmentI’min.IalsoenjoybeingaroundfriendlypeopleandIenjoygivingbacktomycommunity.”

Everything you bring to Summa is so meaningful, and we thank you for choosing our organization to share your tremendous gift of time and talent. As Calvin Coolidge once said, “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor is given by what he gave.” You each give our organization so much. Your contributions are recognized through thepositivefeedbackfromouremployees,patientsandvisitors.Iwantedtotakethisopportunitytoremindyouthatwe value each of you and hold you in the highest esteem as Summa volunteers who truly make a difference.

Yours in good health,

Rebecca Clark Manager, Volunteer Services

theVolunteerVoiceSUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM | VOL. THREE | ISSUE THREE | SEpTEMbER 2012

Valerie Horton

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Universal Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Policy Summa Health System Executive Staff has endorsed a universal seasonal

influenza(flu)vaccinationpolicyagainthis2012-2013fluseason.

Thispolicystatesthatall Summa Health System staff and volunteersmustbeimmunizedagainstinfluenzabyDecember1st

each year. Volunteers must be immunized regardless of their contact

with patients. Unvaccinated volunteers will be asked to refrain from volunteering and be on a Leave of Absence (LOA) during the entire flu season starting January 1, 2012.Theexactdateunvaccinated volunteers can return will be determined by the Director of the

InfectionControlDepartmentinconsultationwiththeassignedInfectious

DiseasePhysician.Thisisoftenmid-Aprilbutvarieseachinfluenzaseason.

The influenza vaccine will be available free of charge to all Summa Health System volunteers. The vaccination program is coordinated by the Employee Health Department. Flu Vaccination

Clinicswillbeofferedthisfalltoassistyouinmeetingthisrequirement.The

VolunteerServicesDepartmentwillpostdatesandlocationsfortheseflu

clinics when they are made available. You may also walk in to the Employee

Health Department at any time during normal business hours to receive your

flushot.Youmayparkinyournormalassignedparkingareastomeetthis

requirement.

Employee Health Department Information:

• Summa Akron City Hospital:

Location: Main Hospital, Ground Floor

Near Emergency Department

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Phone: (330) 375-3263

•Center for Corporate Health – Summa St. Thomas Hospital:

Location: Outside Entrance to the left of the Main Hospital

Entrance

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (330) 379-5959

IfyouhavebeenorareplanningtobevaccinatedoutsideofSummaHealth

System, you must provide proof of immunization to Employee Health by

December 1, 2012. Proof of immunization may include a physician’s

note, a receipt for vaccine or copy of consent to immunize with signature of

vaccine administration.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to our

patientsandmembersandtocontributetoahealthiercommunity.Itisour

responsibility to carry forward that mission in an environment that is as safe

and infection-free as possible.

FormoreinformationregardingSummaHealthSystem’sfluvaccination

policy, please review the list of frequently asked questions posted in the

VolunteerServiceCentersatSummaAkronCityandSt.ThomasHospitals.

IfyouareaSummaRehabHospitalVolunteer,thisdocumentcanbefound

inthevolunteercommunicationsbinderatthereceptionistdesk.Ifyouhave

additional questions, please contact Rebecca at 330-375-3141 or email

clarkrr@summahealth.org.

Torecap,please visit the Employee Health Department to receive your required flu vaccination or to sign a form to decline the flu vaccination by December 1, 2012. Flu clinic dates and locations

willbepostedwhenmadeavailable.Shouldyouchoosetodeclinetheflu

vaccination, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Services Department to

discuss the required Leave of Absence from the volunteer program during

fluseason.

Thankyouforyourdedicationtothesafetyofourpatients,guestsandyour

colleagues.

The Volunteer Voice | 3

TheVolunteerServicesDepartmentisthrilledtoannouncea

new partnership with Summa Rehab Hospital. We are providing

services to Summa Rehab Hospital in the form of recruiting,

interviewing, training and placement of volunteers to serve in the

brandnewfacility.Thisisanexcitinggrowthopportunityforthe

Volunteer Services Department.

Summa Rehab Hospital, a partnership with Vibra Healthcare,

provides an all-inclusive rehabilitation regimen based on the

specificneedsofeachpatient.The60-bedinpatientacute

medical rehabilitation hospital provides a safe, cheerful

environment where patients benefit from compassionate and

professional round-the-clock care.

New volunteer assignments have been created for Summa Rehab Hospital and

our first volunteers officially began their service on August 15th. Here is what

our volunteers and Summa Rehab Hospital staff members are saying about

their experience:

•VolunteerCarlainePucketthadthistoshare:“IlovevolunteeringatSumma

RehabHospital;itisthemostmutuallybeneficialexperienceIhavehadthe

pleasureofbeingapartof.Thestafftreatsmeasfamily,andthepatients

alwaysputasmileonmyfaceandwarmthinmyheart.WhetherIam

deliveringflowers,orplayingYatzee,Iknowmypresenceismakingapositive

difference for both the staff and patients.”

•SummaRehabHospitalHumanResourcesRepresentativeandVolunteer

Assignment Level Supervisor Leslie Strachan had this to share: “We happily

welcomeournewvolunteers!Theyputsmilesonourpatients’faces,

taking part in creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere for effective

rehabilitation. From fun extracurricular activities, to therapy dog visits – we

appreciatetheirdedication!Volunteersareanintegralpartofourteam,

helping to fulfill our mission to provide the highest quality, compassionate

caretoourpatientsandtocontributetoahealthiercommunity.Thankyou!”

We are offering adult volunteer opportunities with a variety of tasks, scheduling

options and skill requirements available.

Summa Rehab Hospital also has an exciting opportunity for individuals and/or

groupstopresent/performforpatientsinagroupsetting.Ifyouknowsomeone

who has a special talent they would like to share (i.e. playing an instrument,

singing, dancing, cooking or craft demonstrations, etc.), please contact us today

at (330) 375-3928 or volunteer@summahealth.org to receive more information

on how to get involved.

Doyouknowanindividualthatwouldreallyenjoythesevolunteeropportunities?

Encourage them to apply today; our volunteer application is now available

online at www.thesummafoundation.org or they can contact us directly for a

printed version of the application.

Volunteer Opportunities Now Available at Summa Rehab Hospital

Volunteer opportunities awaiting you are:•Ambassador•UnitSpecialist

•ActivitiesSpecialist•TherapySupport

Pictured from L to R: Roxia Boykin- Vice President, Community Benefit & Diversity, Brent Spillan- Nurse Manager, Sarah Poteet-Therapy Technician, Rebecca Clark- Manager, Volunteer Services, Ashley Green- Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Siomara Marquetti- Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Angela Hayes- Director, Community Reinvestment, Cheryl Henthorn-CEO, Summa Rehab Hospital, Michelle Dudek- Director, Therapy Services, Tony Colly- HR Manager

Volunteers pictured L– R are Carl Allen, Joseph Chaffin, Carlaine Puckett

NonprofitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAID

Akron, OhioPermit No. 83

525 E. Market St.P.O. Box 2090

Akron, OH 44309-2090

WHO: Y-LEAD Board- A group of teen volunteers from Summa Health System responsible for creating and implementing service projects to benefit Summa Health System and/or the Greater Akron Community.

WHAT: We are collecting new or “like new” books for children aged preschool to fourth grade. All books received will be donated to First Book Greater Akron, a not-for-profit organization that provides new books to children through eligible community establishments like: preschools, day care, after-school, and tutoring/mentoring programs.

WHERE: We are collecting books in the Volunteer Service Centers at the following locations:

• SummaAkronCityHospital 95 Arch Street, Suite 175 or 55 Arch Street, 2nd Floor near bridge

• SummaSt.ThomasHospital Main Hospital, Ground Floor

WHEN: Friday, August 17th to Friday, November 16th

WHY:

• 61%oflow-incomefamiliesdonothavebooksintheirhomes for their children

• 90millionAmericanslackbasicliteracyskills

• Becausewewanttogivechildrenfromlow-incomefamilies the opportunity to read and hold their own first book

*For more information or to schedule a time to drop off a donation, please contact the Volunteer Services department at (330) 375-3928 or volunteer@summahealth.org.

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