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2 0 1 2 KATCHUP W I T H M O R R I S O N Click Here to view past issues of Katch-Up Red Text means your action is required. Click Here to view MyDISH- Compass Groups weekly newsletter. Click Here for Get Connected Celebrating Food Service Workers Week at La Paz PAGE ONE Enjoying the Baked Fresh Promotion at Fountain Valley PAGE TWO People First: Marsha Johnstone Java Coast/ Bethesda North Elsey Region PAGE TWO Weekly internal news about MHFSs Great People, Great Service, Great Results! The team at La Paz (California) celebrated the 2012 Food Service Workers Week with an array of exciting activities. On Monday, the staff was treated to Krispy Kreme donuts to help start the week off with a bang! On Wednesday, the Morrison team enjoyed a Happy Hour, complete with virgin mojitos, buffalo wings, fresh strawberries, and other appetizers. Finally on Friday, the administration and residents agreed to have a cold meal with disposable service, so the team could go out to lunch at Chilis. There was also a terrifc Zumba class that was enjoyed by many. What a great week! C O N T E N T S ANNOUNCING the 2012 RCNM and CLINICIAN of the YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS Here come the winners! This years RCNM of the Year is Wendy Phillips, Director of Nutrition Systems at University of Virginia Health System. Wendy distinguished herself by being published in the CNM DPG Newsletter Future Dimensions. She served on the Virginia Dietetic Association Advisory Board, and was chosen to speak on behalf of Virginias dietitians licensure bill in front of the House of Delegates. Wendy collaborated with her fellow RCNMs to plan and host two clinical symposiums. She was a guest speaker at the symposiums on the topic of Joint Commission Core Measures. She presented posters at both the Virginia Dietetic Association conference and FNCE on the Cost Beneft Analysis of an Enteral Formulary System. Wendy is a member of the 2012 Meridian Project Readiness leadership development program. The MHFS Clinician of the Year is Sunitha Zechariah, Clinical Nutrition Manager at University Hospital. Sunitha, who also received this recognition in 2011, is the President-Elect for her local district dietetic association. She has been an abstract reviewer for ASPEN for three terms. Her clinical contribution to Morrison companywide as well as a local level is quite extensive. She also presented a poster at FNCE. Congratulations to both winners who will receive a $1,000 stipend toward professional development and continuing education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Su n ith a Z ech a ria h Wendy Phillips Celebrating Fo d Se vice W O R K ER S W EEK at L A
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GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha has been an employee with Morrison for nine years. Marsha works in the Java Coast Coffee Shop in the main lobby of Bethesda North. Marsha realizes the importance of not just selling a cup of coffee, but giving the guests of not just our coffee shop, but of the hospital, a moment where they can escape the reason for which they are here. Marsha doesnt serve cups of coffee, she creates friendships with the people who we are lucky to have visit Java Coast. Marsha thinks of the coffee shop as my baby, as she always states. She wants not only the coffee shop to be successful, but the rest of her coworkers as well, as she tries every day to give tips and pointers to them. She never tells anyone No, no matter what the request is. If a guest asks for something that we may not have, Marsha always recommends something that will come close to what the guests were looking for initially, and they always walk away with a smile on their face. Her Can-Do attitude never allows her to let anyone walk away with an empty hand or without a smile. Marsha continues to fnd ways to keep her sales up and helps make the coffee shop proftable. From asking to bring in different kinds of products to try out, to knowing what products dont work, Marsha is always focused on her baby, even when being out for medical leave! She was always calling and keeping in contact with not only the manager, but with her coworkers as well to see how the coffee shop was running in her absence. Day in and day out, Marsha leads by example when it comes to the Compass Group Values and Guiding Principles. Ive never met an employee who doesnt just clock in every day, but LOVES being at work! Its not all about making money to Marsha, as it is making someone smile and making a friend, one cup of coffee at a time!
Submitted by: David Poirier, DFNS All People First winners receive a $50 gift card, certifcate, letter from the President, lapel pin and are entered to win a 2013 Grand Prize People First award. KATCHUP W I T H M O R R I S O N N o v e m b e r
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2 0 1 2 Peole Fist Marsha Johnstone Java Coast/Bethesda North Elsey Region The Morrison team at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital (California) welcomed fall several weeks ago with an Autumn Baked Fresh promotion! Under the leadership of Macy Yee, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, dietetic intern Priscilla worked with Executive Chef Renato Ramirez and Retail Manager Kerri Beadon to develop specialty desserts to celebrate the fall season, including: The promotion was a huge success ~ delicious food presented beautifully ~ everything sold out the same day! Great job to the team at Fountain Valley on a great fall event! Apple pie with cheese crust Caramel pecan popcorn balls Pumpkin spiced bread Assorted favored cake pops, including carrot cake, red velvet, and Nutella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .