Maxine Faulk,

RN Survey
By Sue Neumann

In October, Woman’s registered nurses will have the opportunity to be involved in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) RN Satisfaction Survey.  In 2008, Woman’s RNs were a part of the 696 hospitals and 73,767 RNs nationally and internationally that participated in the survey.  NDNQI collects and evaluates unit-specific nurse-sensitive data from hospitals to identify factors that affect quality nursing care.  The RN satisfaction survey is conducted on a web-based format that goes directly to the NDNQI database.  The data is evaluated; the results summarized and compared to other database hospitals. The data obtained from the survey is used to demonstrate the strength and quality of nursing at Woman’s Hospital.

Nurses received a letter of invitation explaining the details about the survey on October 1. The survey dates are through October 25.

This year a “quiet zone” is available for nurses to get away and take the survey on Tuesday, October 6, Thursday, October 15 and Monday, October 19, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the T-Building.

For questions or concerns please contact the survey site coordinator, Sue Neumann at  8639 or email sue.neumann@womans.org.

Congratulations
The development team was honored at the September Leadership meeting for their hard work. Thanks for all you do to help keep Woman's exceptional!

 Calendar of Events

Available to employees, fitness center members and the general public. Register at the Fitness Club service desk or go online to view details at www.womans.org.

Upcoming Free Seminars: 

Shaping the Youthful Face – Join Jane Olson, MD for this free informative seminar. Topics to be discussed:
·        The latest in minimally invasive fillers for the face
·        Botox
·        Skin Care
·        Surgical options

Dr. Olson is an oculofacial plastic surgeon who offers advanced techniques and medical procedures used for liquid face lifts, facial contouring, and wrinkle correction.

Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM or 5:30 PM– 6:30 PM 

Living Tobacco Free - A representative with the Louisiana Tobacco Free Living Campaign will provide information on how to create a smoke free home and methods of cessation.  The dangers of tobacco use, second hand smoke and how it affects pregnancy and children will also be addressed.

Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM

Nutrition Programs 

Join “Nutrition Bites” to discuss healthy eating and receive nutrition counseling and education in a group setting.  We offer morning and evening sessions that meet bimonthly for 30 minutes.  A weight tracking program and an individualized meal plan guide are included.

Healthy Holiday Cooking Class – Wouldn’t it be wonderful to enjoy our favorite holiday meals slightly modified and not gain the extra pounds?  This cooking class will evaluate the nutrition facts of the traditional recipes and then prepare and taste modified recipes.  Throughout the class learn additional tips and suggestions to help you cut the calories without cutting the taste.  Bring your aprons and your appetite. Participants will partake in the cooking.

November 3, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM or 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, call for pricing

Fitness Programs

Posture 101 – This 6-week program consists of evaluating your posture then developing and practicing your individualized posture program. Taught by Jane Trahan, PTA, Certified Personal Trainer and will include other disciplines to examine other ways to address posture issues.

October 8 – November 12, Thursdays,  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Swimming Base Training – Build endurance, strength and speed by participating in this 10-week swim training program.  Maintaining good technique will also be the focus of each 90-minute group session.  The coach will format 2 independent practices for each participant.

October 16 – December 18, Fridays, 5:30 AM – 7:00 AM

Great Assets – High energy training sessions focus on developing and shaping the lower body with strength and conditioning exercises.  This program works!  Homework assignment are included and required for success.

Mondays & Wednesdays, October 12 – November 18, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 13 – November 19, 5:30 PM– 6:30 PM

Sport Strength & Conditioning – Improve muscular strength and endurance. During each 60 minute group session you will learn a wide variety of exercises and techniques including speed and agility drills along with balance and strength exercises. 

October 13– December 17,  5:30 AM – 6:30 AM

Mind Body Programs

Svaroopa® Style Yoga Basics – These classes are suitable for new and experienced students.  Poses drawn from the first six themes of Svaroopa® yoga target the core of the body while providing a powerfully transformative practice working on all levels, physical, mental, and emotional.  Class packages available.

Mondays, 6:45 PM- 8:15 PM
Tuesdays, 4:00 PM– 5:30 PM

Svaroopa® Basics & Beyond - Learn to carry your “bliss” off the blankets and into your life.  Build on foundational poses, practice finding the strength of your arms, legs and abdominals without tightening your spine.  Explore standing poses, seated poses, moderate inversions, classical poses and twists – you will learn to always use reliable release poses as the basis for your practice.

Wednesdays, 6:35 PM – 8:05 PM

Svaroopa® Yoga:  Serenity for your Mind & Body – Discover how Svaroopa® yoga brings a sense of serenity by engaging your deeper faculties of awareness with physical activity and by quieting the mind at the same time.  Opening your mind will result in opening your whole body.  All of the poses are done in a gentle and supportive manner

Thursdays, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Stamina & Strength Through Svaroopa® Yoga - Join us for this two-hour workshop to understand how the principles of Svaroopa® yoga apply to classical standing poses.  Through this discovery you create a deeper sense of balance, stamina and inner strength.  Take Stamina & Strength with you as you leave the workshop and re-enter your world.
*Not recommended for women with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Sunday, October 11, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Therapy Center Adult Programs

Finding Your Core I – Learn the basics of abdominal exercises and how to do them correctly.  This class is ideal for anyone with a history of weak abdominal muscles abdominal surgery, osteoporosis, back injuries, or is new to exercise. 

October 15, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Finding Your Core II – Building on the basics learned in Finding your Core I, this class adds more challenging and traditional abdominal exercises to your routine.  The instructor will assess the strength and tone of your abdominal muscles and recommend exercises right for you.

October 20, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Osteoporosis 101 – Stay strong, safe, and balanced with the tools to keep your body strong through safe and effective activity, exercise do’s and don’ts, postural stretches and strengthening exercises to help you stand tall.

October 27, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Kegels, What You Need to Know About Your Pelvic Floor - Learn how to gain control over your pelvic floor muscles and how to prevent urine leakage, pelvic pain, and related conditions.

November 12, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Therapy Center Children’s Programs 

TEAM Readers - Does your child struggle with reading, read below grade level and/or have dyslexia?  TEAM Readers is an eight-session program geared for children in the 1st through 5th grade.  Using a language-based approach to reading, a certified speech-language pathologist will help your child improve reading fluency and comprehension, increase vocabulary, improve word attack (similar to phonics), and learn decoding skills.
No classes November 24 and November 26 – Thanksgiving break

1st & 2nd Grade – October 13 – December 8, Tuesdays, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
3rd – 5th Grade – October 15 – December 10, Thursdays, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM