Guadalupe Regional Medical Center | Health Currents | Fall 2021

Robert G. Haynes, FACHE, CEO HEALTH CURRENTS is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1215 E. Court St., Seguin, TX 78155, 800.506.6394 or 830.379.2411. Website: grmedcenter.com. Robert G. Haynes, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer Kody Gann, Chief Financial Officer Daphne Blake, RN, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer Sheri Williams, RN, MSN, Chief Operating Officer Fay Bennett, VP of Employee Services Lauren Carter, VP of Physician Services Jennifer Valdez, VP of Revenue Cycle Elaine Bennett, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation Deana Henk, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, Guadalupe Health Network Rhonda Unruh, MHA, RN, VP of Quality Tasha Montez, PhD, MA, CCC, SLP, CEO of Guadalupe Regional Medical Group James Lee, MD, GRMC Governing Board Chairman Michelle Rumbaut, GRMC Project Administrator Health Currents Editor: Chelsea Maldonado, Director of Marketing Information in HEALTH CURRENTS comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. By Elaine Bennett, CEO, Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation “Advanced Medicine. Personal Touch.” These words not only inspire GRMC’s staff and physicians, but also guide GRMF’s fundraising priorities for hospital equipment and programs. The Foundation’s board has decided to embark on an ambitious new effort that addresses both high-tech and bedside care: a $1 million hospital-wide cardiac monitoring system. GRMC’s nursing leaders and bio- medical staff have been assessing new developments in wireless monitoring systems to update our current technology, selecting Nihon Kohden’s latest model My lifelong love of healthcare is closely related to my passion for helping others. At GRMC, our first obligation is to help patients and their families in their time of need. To accomplish that mission, my job is to help talented people and caregivers achieve their full potential by providing them with the tools they need and a culture of caring, safety, quality and teamwork. In short, my responsibility is to ensure that GRMC provides “Advanced Medicine. Personal Touch.” in every department and each encounter. Charlie Koehler’s life and recent passing are highlighted in this edition. He provides a timeless example of a business leader who knew that his cabinet shop could only grow through a strong reputation of excellence and reliability. He knew that his successful Funding the future as the best fit for our facility. The system comprises bedside monitoring units that communicate real-time data to caregivers. This integrated network will provide continuous and seamless feedback related to heart rhythms and trends, both while the patient is in bed and within the hospital. Taking the next step GRMC has been at the heart of our community for over 55 years, growing our service lines and clinical outposts to meet the needs of our community. We have steadily built a strong reputation for top-quality medicine, state-of-the- art equipment, compassionate care and patient satisfaction. We are now taking another step in technological improvement, literally at the heart of patient care, with this new cardiac system. Every donation, small or large, is vital in achieving this million-dollar goal. Each gift will not only represent support for the equipment itself, but also for our heartfelt mission to provide the best care possible for our patients and community. Give back. For more information about being part of this vital fundraising campaign, visit our website at grmedfoundation.org or call us at 830.401.7209 . construction company depended on talented tradespeople, exceptional service and products, a deep appreciation of his community, and graciousness to all. While GRMC is in a very different business, those same values apply to what we do every day at this hospital. The Koehler Company’s imprint is visible in our facility through construction and cabinetry. We are fortunate to have this fine company in our community and to benefit from Charlie’s legacy. We continue to build our own GRMC legacy with the vast team of skilled and dedicated physicians, staff and volunteers who come to work each day ready to care for our growing community. Building and celebrating a legacy We want the Health Currents publication to be a relevant and useful part of your personal health and wellness plan. Let us know how we're doing and how we can serve you better. Please complete this survey by Nov. 1. Scan the QR code below or go to https://survey.sogo survey.com/r/GRMC . Take our survey