IN THIS ISSUE The Newsletter for Waterbury Hospital & its Network ...

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John Morin, a plumber
with the Maintenance
Department, displays
one of 375 toilets that
are being replaced by
“low flow” models in
rooms and offices as
part of a hospital-wide
energy efficiency initiative
now underway.
LOTS OF ACTIVITY
TOILETS, LIGHT FIXTURES
REPLACED
Phase II which began in
September 2006 and will be
completed by this fall,
involves several different
facets of renovation, and in
some cases equipment
replacement. For example,
375 toilets will be replaced
with more efficient “low
flow” models, and 230 low
flow shower heads will also
be installed. Jalowiec says
that 1,300 fixtures in offices
and hallways are now fitted
with energy efficient bulbs,
and 2,700 occupancy sensors
(lights that automatically
switch off and turn on
only when an employee
enters a room) have
replaced less efficient light
switches. "The savings this
institution will realize, and
the positive environmental
changes that will result,
make this a very worthwhile
endeavor and one that will
have lasting impact."
Jalowiec notes that employees may see a lot of workers
from different contractors roaming the halls and stairwells
with their ladders and portable tool carts in tow while the
14-month installation project continues. Meanwhile, hospital
maintenance staff are coordinating work assignments
and necessary system shutdowns, and also assuring that
everything is done properly. "You'll see us in the cafeteria
modifying the food tray line and you'll see us installing a
state-of-the-art ozone system for the laundry," he said.
"Stairwell doors are being weather stripped and electric
meters are being consolidated. Virtually every floor of this
hospital will undergo change before this project has been
satisfactorily completed."
Rachel Bisson, HR Associate, and Beth Grant,
Cardiopulmonary Clinician, cheerfully served free
popcorn and enthusiastically helped promote the
2007 United Way Campaign at Waterbury Hospital.
The drive raised nearly $60,000 to help people in
need in the Greater Waterbury Area.
Waterbury Hospital employees dug deep into their pockets this
holiday season and in the process donated nearly $60,000 to
the 2007 United Way Campaign drive. Employees pledged
money either through payroll deductions or a one-time donation
of a check or cash. Co-chairs of the hospital’s campaign,
Sue Kociszewski, Director Acute Services, Behavioral Health,
and Kathy Mulston, Director of Human Resources, said that
employees once again willingly stepped up to the plate to help
others less fortunate. “Our workforce is very generous,” said
Mulston. “They continually show a selfless dedication to others
through unconditional giving of time and resources.” Adds
Kociszewski, “We all have a lot to be thankful for. Giving back
comes naturally for our hospital family.” The mission of the
United Way of Greater Waterbury is to maximize community
resources to help people in need in the 10-town Greater
Waterbury area. Eighty-eight cents of every dollar raised goes
to local programs/initiatives, according to the United Way.
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