UMH Auxiliary November 2015 Meeting Summary

At their monthly meeting held on Monday, November 2, the Uvalde Memorial Hospital Auxiliary completed their annual orientation and safety training conducted by Charla Carter, volunteer coordinator. Carter reviewed general safety practices, infection control processes, the various emergency codes used within the hospital, and protocols for fire safety. The group was also reviewed practices related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Following the training, Carter thanked the group for their donation of wheel chairs to the hospital. In August, the Auxiliary gifted UMH with 5 new wheel chairs valued at $2,700. !

In other business, Adam Apoinar, new Chief Nursing Officer at the hospital introduced himself to the group. Apolinar share his extensive background in health care and briefed the Auxiliary on current projects within the nursing departments. !

Barbara Hogan read minutes from October’s meeting; Rosie Diaz shared the treasurer’s report; Shirley Grigg gave the gift shop report; and Ann Reagan shared the correspondence report. Sherley Wentz reported an update on hospital beautification and the scholarship committee. ! Sissy Parham shared the membership report and introduced new members Lee Lugo and Graciela Ochoa. !

President Eddie McKinney announced the group’s annual Christmas Tea would be Thursday, December 10 at 9am in front of the Gift Shop. He also reminded the group that the Gulf Coast Jewelry Show would be Monday, November 16 in the Wrather Holmgreen Conference Room.

Karla Radicke updated the group on upcoming hospital events including Hospice Open House, Understanding Your Medicare Options courses on November 10 and 19, Veterans Day flag ceremony on November 11, Asthma education courses on November 14 and 18, Childbirth Class on November 14, and a Babysitter’s Training Course on November 24.

The Auxiliary will meet again on Monday, December 7, at 10a.m. in the Wrather Holmgreen Conference Room at Uvalde Memorial Hospital.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the UMH Auxiliary, please contact Charla Carter, director of volunteer services, at 830-278-6251 ext. 1435.