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Our Staffing Standard Goal: MedSurg/ICU Leads the Way

January 24th, 2024

As you are (hopefully) aware, our 2024 strategic plan includes seven goals, one of which is tied to Pride Initiative F.3.1. In that initiative (and its accompanying WIG), we aim to improve the variance against our staffing standard as a way to help us remain profitable and thereby contribute toward ensuring the organization’s future. A committee overseeing this important goal has met with every Mh department, working with managers and directors to determine how to meet the initiative. One department in particular has stood out thus far, in accomplishing this vital objective. MedSurg/ICU, under the direction of Angie Hathaway and Stephanie Hart, has made huge strides in trimming staffing hours to meet the standard. For the first time in a year, the department’s staffing levels were actually within their department’s standard. Last year, an external consulting firm was utilized to provide Mh leadership with benchmarking statistics, including direct comparisons of...

Jack Law Biomedical Engineer Retires After 25 Years of Service

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Excellence in Care

October 29th, 2021

Madison’s Beloved Jack Law Retires After a Quarter Century of Service

Jack Law, Madison Memorial’s Biomedical Engineer shares some of his journey from the last quarter-century of service at Madison Memorial following his retirement party. Some of the most interesting things that we learned from Jack’s insight include caring for the patient, co-workers, and the guests always at Madison. This inspirational attitude has helped Jack to remain constant in his service caring for everyone as part of fulfilling the mission of the hospital. After a quarter-century of unselfish sacrifice and service, Jack feels that he is a better man because of his time at Madison Memorial. He has felt the sweetness that comes as we care for those in need. He readily includes others in his family and friend group. This gives him the dedication and service leading to excellence in care with every patient all the time.

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COVID-19 Surge, Idaho Activates Crisis Care

September 16th, 2021

Current Visitor Restrictions at Madison Memorial: There can only be one (1) designated visitor per patient, for the length of the patient’s stay (i.e., not one visitor at a time; only one visitor, who may come and go as needed, but is always the same person) No one under 18 may enter the building unless that person is a patient The Paragon Café continues to be closed to the general public Parents of pediatric patients may request permission to both (jointly or separately) visit their child September 16, 2021 The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated Crisis Standards of Care for all of Idaho today, as stated in their press release, dated September 16, 2021: “The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. CSC is activated statewide because...

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A Healthy Spin on Holiday Recipes

December 8th, 2020

Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this holiday season, with recipes designed to be both delicious and healthy. Who knew?

A HEALTHY SPIN ON HOLIDAY RECIPES

INDULGE IN THESE TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY RECIPES THAT WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING GUILT-FREE AND SATISFIED!

The start of the holiday season is a time for family, festivity and lots of food! While the holidays bring us closer together, they also increase temptation to indulge in traditional treats that contain excess sugar, carbs and fat. But what if there is a way to enjoy holiday classics without the extra calories? The below recipes offer a healthy spin on some of our favorite holiday foods!

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Why Your Medicare Annual Wellness Exam Is Important and What to Expect

December 8th, 2020

Not everyone here in Rexburg takes advantage of the opportunity to receive an annual Medicare wellness exam. Which is a shame, because it’s a key way to maintain your good health and to catch any potential problems early, before they grow in seriousness.

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Farewell, Dr. Cottrell

November 13th, 2020

After 16+ years of caring for kids and their families in our community, Dr. Doug Cottrell is leaving to return home to the state of Missouri.

Dr. Cottrell has cared for hundreds of our tiniest NICU babies and literally thousands of children in his clinical work with Seasons Medical over the years. He’s known for his kind and calm demeanor and his cheerful midwestern charm. His work and contributions to our community and hospital are very much appreciated. He willl be greatly missed.

Dr. Cottrell, we wish you all the best!

With love, from your Madison Memorial Family

Mesa Falls Marathon, Dave Race Director, Madison Memorial

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Wellness Spotlight – Dave, Mesa Falls Marathon

September 4th, 2020

Madison Memorial Wellness Spotlight Madison Memorial has loved sponsoring the Mesa Falls Marathon, and it’s community efforts witave and his team. His passion for wellness and his dedication to staying active is inspiring. A team from Madison Memorial has frequently been running in this event, and another team has helped set up the course. At times, Madison Memorial has even provided aid stations. Dave’s love of running is contagious, and many of the Madison Memorial teams have shared this passion. August 22nd – 2016 Come Run or Volunteer with Mark Shields, a Best Selling Author as he battles cancer, and runs this marathon between treatments. Below is a message he sent us: “I just want to drop you a line and let you know how much I’m looking forward to this race. I am a stage four cancer patient. I have been able to run two marathons since my diagnosis...

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Employee Engagement Survey 2020

September 1st, 2020

From the Employee Engagement Survey administered in June, following is a summary and an analysis of the results: Employee Engagement Survey Results: 2020 (compared with 2019) 2019 2020 Change Quality I understand the process for obtaining the resources needed to do my job. 3.45 3.43 -1.8% I provide quality care to every patient/person, every time. 3.75 3.75 0.2% I am motivated to take initiative to improve processes. 3.59 3.57 -1.4% I refer patients to and promote MMH. 3.56 3.58 1.6% Totals, Quality 3.59 3.58 -0.4% Exceptional Experience I build positive relationships with my team and providers. 3.61 3.62 0.7% I am passionate about my role in healthcare. 3.61 3.65 3.9% My overall well-being is important. 3.60 3.63 2.1% I promote working at MMH. 3.53 3.57 3.8% Totals, Exceptional Experience 3.59 3.62 2.6% Ensuring our Future I can achieve my educational and/or professional goals at MMH. 3.20 3.21 1.0% I am...

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Free Tamarack Passes for All Employees

July 7th, 2020

Tamarack Resort is offering two complimentary single-day mountain passes good for one year to all Madison Memorial employees, including those in administrative, clerical, or other roles, at all MMH locations and clinics. This is in recognition of our service on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is being made available to all 47 member organizations of the Idaho Hospital Association, including us. As of yesterday, any employee can redeem the free passes for use by themselves or to share with a friend or family member. To redeem their complimentary passes, guests will fill out a form at https://tamarackidaho.com/idaho-health-care-providers-portal-to-a-pass, print off the voucher and bring it to the Tamarack ticket desk with their hospital/clinic employee badge or ID card. Alternatively, guests can show up the day of use with their ID. The two, single-day mountain passes can be used throughout Summer 2020 and the Winter 20/21 ski season. Tamarack...

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Remembering Helen Keller

June 25th, 2020

HELEN KELLER TRIBUTE 27 June 1880 – 1 June 1968 by Christine Nelson Helen Keller lived a normal life until she experienced an illness at the age of 18 months that left her deaf and blind. Early childhood included days of frustration, manifested by outbursts of screaming, kicking and scratching. ( 6 ) Anne Sullivan began teaching Helen Keller at the age of six. Miss Sullivan taught with patience and guidance. A lifelong friendship developed with Helen Keller. Of her savage pupil, Miss Sullivan wrote: “She has a fine head, and it is set on her shoulders just right. Her face is hard to describe. It is intelligent, but it lacks mobility, or soul, or something. Her mouth is large and finely shaped. You can see at a glance that she is blind. One eye is larger than the other and protrudes noticeably. She rarely smiles. “It was days before...

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NICU Team Receives Daisy Award

June 23rd, 2020

Kevin McEwan, Chief Nursing Officer at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, today presented the prestigious Daisy Award, not just to one specific nurse, but to the entire 14-member team of Madison Memorial’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Daisy Award is an international token of recognition given to nurses who provide exceptional care. Anyone can nominate a nurse, and winners are carefully selected from among the nominees. In this case, Dr. Douglas Cottrell, the Physician NICU Director at Madison Memorial, nominated the entire NICU staff, based on their outstanding efforts during the particularly stressful months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The neonatal nurses at Madison Memorial, under the direction of NICU Clinical Manager Terri Weaver, are charged with caring for the smallest, most vulnerable patients in the hospital. Over the past year, more than 150 newborns (just over 10% of the hospital’s total births) received intensive care in the NICU. Not...

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Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

June 2nd, 2020

It has come to our attention that fraudulent unemployment claims are being filed with the Idaho Department of Labor, some of them affecting MMH employees. If you did not file an unemployment claim and yet you receive a letter in the mail or are otherwise notified of an unemployment claim being filed in your name, please notify your director, manager, or the Human Resources department immediately. We are working with our IHA representative to get these claims stopped, before some other person receives unemployment dollars using your name. Tips for Helping You Protect Against COVID-19 Related Fraud (from Experian.com) While fraudsters are trying their best to take advantage of this tough period, there are many ways you can protect yourself to help make sure you don’t fall victim to fraud during challenging times. Be extra vigilant when receiving emails, calls or letters. First, make sure to be extra vigilant of...

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Love the Paragon. Great food and great prices. You have to try it!!!

Mychelle “Shelly” Eaton

They took very good care of me. I didn’t want to leave.

Steve Stoker

Amazing staff.. and had a great surgery.. all were helpful and answered all my questions and made sure i was comfortable the entire time i was there

Melanie Jensen

Had some back injections and was so impressed from the minute I checked in to going in to the procedure. The nurses and Dr Taylor were so good explaining everything they were doing and calmed my sky high nerves. It was so relaxing and professional. I definitely give them 5 stars!

Camille Cox

Great compassion and friendship shown by all the doctors, nurses and therapy providers.

Ezra Payne

I received excellent care from the ER, Ultrasound, Med Surg, and OR staff. Each of the doctors and nurses went above and beyond for to make sure that I was well taken care of. Thank you Madison Memorial!

Susan Codella

Best care ever! Went to ER, was seen immediately, everyone was efficient, kind, and did a great job!! ❤️

Elizabeth Coates

Service was quick. The nurses were empathetic and yet assertive. The doctor said our son's diagnosis out in clear, layman's terms and addressed any concerns we had. They got us help as quickly as possible and made lots of phone calls for us to ensure we would be guided through as comfortably as possible.

Samantha Atkins

I've had an allergic reaction ER visit and I've also had surgery for endometriosis here. They have wonderful staff and I had a great experience!!

Wanda Harshbarger

Great patient care!!

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Madisonhealth Blog

Our Staffing Standard Goal: MedSurg/ICU Leads the Way

Excellence in Care

Madison’s Beloved Jack Law Retires After a Quarter Century of Service

COVID-19 Surge, Idaho Activates Crisis Care

A Healthy Spin on Holiday Recipes

A HEALTHY SPIN ON HOLIDAY RECIPES

INDULGE IN THESE TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY RECIPES THAT WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING GUILT-FREE AND SATISFIED!

Why Your Medicare Annual Wellness Exam Is Important and What to Expect

Farewell, Dr. Cottrell

Wellness Spotlight – Dave, Mesa Falls Marathon

Employee Engagement Survey 2020

Free Tamarack Passes for All Employees

Remembering Helen Keller

NICU Team Receives Daisy Award

Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

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