On Mercy building on Janesville's north side

Posted on June 26 at 2:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Don't get me wrong, I do like Mercy. I have the BEST doctor there and worked there with some awesome people (my son was also a patient there and got great care on the Peds floor). But after getting drilled every staff meeting and quarterly forums on getting the patient satisfaction numbers up, especially since Mercy will lose patients to the new hospital, I'm surprised they're going to spend more money and build another place. I would think they would want to wait and see how much business will go to the new hospital and go from there. Maybe right now finish with their updates (and update the ED as well) and work on retaining the good staff and getting/keeping morale high.

On Mercy building on Janesville's north side

Posted on June 26 at 11:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I know the newspaper said they aren't doing this in response to the article where the ambulance services are going to be taking patients to the closest facility, but I must I feel it is too much of a coinicidence. Plus where they are proposing to build is very busy at times so I can forsee accidents happening. Also when I used to work at Mercy Hospital we were being told that 30% of the inpatients would be going to the St. Mary's Hospital (they were Dean patients but admitted to Mercy) and Mercy was worrying about losing revenue, worrying about what to do with staff when the hospital opened, increasing the scores (that was being drilled into our heads constantly), etc. My opinion is maybe Mercy should just hold off to see how much (if any) St. Mary's affects them before spending more money. I know you have to spend money to make money so maybe spend some money on retaining the good staff at Mercy which would help in the long-run.

On None

Posted on April 7 at 4:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Just for the record, I was wondering how someone "knew" that Milton and Janesville PD were in the neighborhood as well as RCSD. I know for a fact that is someone calls 911 from Waterman Estates, it is the RCSD that responds since Waterman is in Harmony Township. Also I passed his house at 9:50 last night to get home and no one was outside wandering.

I hope he gets the help he needs and is able to work through everything. I will especially keep his children in my prayers.

On Local GM workers hope for a bailout

Posted on November 29 at 8:31 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

For Paul and anybody else who thinks that Pattycakes is Patty on medical (who know where) and that Macdaddy is her husband, please know you are EXTREMELY wrong. I honestly didn't read this article and only came on to see what I or my husband was being accused of saying. I only wish the best for everyone involved in what's going with GM. We have many neighbors that work for GM (some of them-both husband and wife work for GM) and some co-workers' spouses that are retired from GM so I hope everyone is able to benefit from this unfortunate demise. Thanks!

On Mercy patient surveys show below-state average results

Posted on September 11 at 12:46 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Thank you nurse4u.

On Mercy patient surveys show below-state average results

Posted on September 10 at 7:23 a.m. ( Suggest removal )

I hardly ever respond to these blogs, but I feel that this one I must. I hear a lot of people complaining about Mercy and yes, there may be things that need fixing, but that is in ALL hospitals. If you feel that something needs fixing and you're not getting satisfaction, complain again, or try to take it to a higher level. I had a big billing issue where a Dean doctor was covering for Mercy and I had problems with the billing service. It took a while to fix and when I got my survey on my care instead of filling it out I called and spoke with the director. It was resolved and I was happy.

Before anyone asks, yes I work for Mercy. I have also worked at other hospitals in Milwaukee and had a child with a lot of medical problems so was at CHW in Milwaukee a lot. Even at a hospital that specialized in children, there were problems. The way I dealt with that is that I spoke up when I felt a problem and fought until I felt the treatment/answer was best for my child. Can doctors and others make mistakes? Yes, they're not god (even though some feel they are).

We moved here a few years ago and I went to Mercy (before I got a job there) and got great care. My son's doctor was/is great and when he was hospitalized everyone was caring and treated him with respect. When they questions re: what to do with him (how to position him, etc, due to his med problems/disabilities) instead of just assuming or being rough with him, they asked us and were very gentle. Then when he passed away and was brought to the ER, everyone was compassionate. They gave my family all the time we needed with him, covered him with a warm blanket (comforting thing for us), sent us a courtesy cart, kept checking on us, gave special attention to his little sister, etc. For that, the people in the ER have a special place in my heart.

As an employee, I am sorry that people have had problems there. I believe that it can happen anywhere, but if you're being seen or trying to be seen or are an inpatient when you have a complaint, please let the caregiver/area know your complaint immediately. If you don't and wait till you leave, then it is more difficult to try to fix.

I hope everyone has a good day. Thank you for letting me tell you my position and respecting my feelings.

Sincerely,
Patty

On Web numbers surge; does print suffer?

Posted on July 3 at 9:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I agree with raystone, I'd be willing to pay for online service if I receive everything I would with print for a cheaper price of course since we're not using ink, paper, etc. Currently I only subscribe to Sunday papers (will always due that for sales papers, etc) but the rest of the info I get online.

On Car stunt puts youth near death

Posted on May 7 at 9:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Does anyone know how Nate is doing? Last thing I read from "grumpy" is that they were going to try to decrease his meds and see what progress and/or damage Nate has. I pray that he doesn't have any permanent problems.

On Car stunt puts youth near death

Posted on May 5 at 9:59 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

I work where Nathan works and he is a GREAT kid! I never would have met him and realized what a nice guy he is (he's very quiet) except I took care of a relative of his. I say a prayer everyday that he gets better and that Kim, Joe, Kathy and the rest of the family are doing all right and supporting each other. I had a child die from medial problems in his sleep and I could NEVER imagine watching my child suffer and be in pain and know I couldn't do anything about it.

Yes, doing this wasn't wise, but lets face it, how many of us did things as kids that we shouldn't have?? I'm 33 and I admit I did, but I learned from it. Hopefully this has opened a lot of kids eyes but I wish it wouldn't have taken this to have done it.

Grumpy-thank you very much for updating us on Nathan. Everyday I come to work I try to see how he is doing. I miss seeing him on the med floor on weekends when he would come up and I would say hi and ask him how his grandparents are doing. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you!! Give Kim a huge hug please!! I can't imagine what she is going through and I hope Nathan can come through this with no permanent problems. Hugs to you all!!

On A long-distance adoption option

Posted on January 17 at 7:09 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

Cyndi is a great person and I already know is going to be a great mommy to her precious adorable daughter. Congrats Cyndi and family!!!! Lets get together sometime. Hugs,Patty