Flood 2008 Update June 13, 2008 – 11:30 a.m. Attention Associates:
Electricity
We remain on full power through Alliant Energy, and are in constant communication with Alliant Energy officials.
ED
St. Luke’s Emergency Department continues to run smoothly.
Tetanus Shots
Free tetanus shots are available for the public at Bowman Woods and Westside Urgent Care Centers from 1:00-7:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Staffing
It will be very important that we are able to manage our staffing plan as we continue through this heightened situation. Patient care staff are asked to work with their manager in developing a staffing plan. Managers will share their unit plan with their division directors.
Volunteers
Weekend volunteers are asked to come in as scheduled.
Water
The city is continuing to stress the importance of water conservation. St. Luke’s is making contingency plans for water should the need arise.
IT Applications
Jones Regional is still without phones and network connectivity; IT is working on getting access. To contact the IT Service Center, please utilize the e-mail account. E-mail access and other applications will gradually be coming back up throughout the day. For a complete list of updates and a timeline, please refer to the intranet.
Patient and Family Amenities
Patients were rounded on this morning; they are grateful for your care and understand the challenges we’re also facing.