Prescription for Fun – Medical & Nursing Students

MEMBERS
CORNER
MEMBERSHIP
REPORT:
MAY 2012
General: 634
Life: 197
Honorary: 2
Total: 833
HOURS REPORT:
TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS (TAV):
779.4 hours
90 TAVs
ADULT VOLUNTEERS:
11,948.7 hours
491 volunteers
TOTAL:
12,728.1 hours
581 total volunteers
Welcome New Volunteers
Alan Annis
Sandy Baron
Mary Jane Bradshaw
Rosetta Canady
James Chiou
Anita Cohen
Adrisha Diaz
Savannah Drake
Elizabeth Dudley
Bernard Elinoff
Sumon Geevarughese
Jodi Hastings
Eric Hildwein
Raphael Itkowitz
May Volunteer of the Month
David Lepoff
Sylvia Machado
Rachele Mamo
Arielle Markowitz
Jette Melfi
Wilfred Mena
Taylor Meredith
Juslande Monfleury
Giselle Perez
Kelley Ray
Randy Schneider
Karin Shapiro
Sidra Siddiqui
Laura Van Voorhis
Alex Alexion has been a Debbie-
Rand Memorial Service League
volunteer since September of
1981 and has earned over 13,350
hours of service. Alex currently
ALEX ALEXION volunteers Friday mornings in
Volunteer Services and serves on
the Hospital’s Activities Committee.
Alex and his wife Anastasia, also a D-RMSL
volunteer, moved to Boca Raton from Port
Washington, New York in 1981 where he worked in
the high-end fur industry and volunteered briefly
at St. Francis Cardiac Hospital. The Alexions have
two sons, Peter and Thomas, one granddaughter
and a three-month-old great granddaughter.
Congratulations and thank you, Alex, for your
many years of service to D-RMSL and Boca
Regional. You are well deserving of all the
compliments from your coworkers!
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
CALL 561.955.4098
IN MEMORY OF:
Edis Cherin
Aurelia Da Pra
Josephine Grossi
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Prescription for Fun
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D-RMSL 2012 Annual Meeting
The annual meeting, award ceremony and luncheon were held on Wednesday, May 9 in the Dawson Theatre. Thank you to all
who contributed their time and talents to make this another wonderful event for Debbie-Rand.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Debbie-Rand
On Sunday afternoon, September 30, Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League will celebrate its 50th anniversary
with a reception for all volunteers at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute in the Harvey & Phyllis
Sandler Pavilion. To remind us all of the significant role that the League has played in the origin and subsequent
growth of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, the next three issues of your newsletter will present the history of your
organization. The first of these articles appears below.
THE EARLY YEARS (1962-1967)
April 21, 1962: The deaths of Debra Ann and James Randal Drummond, children of well-known Boca Raton
residents Gloria and Robert Drummond, prompted members of the small city of 10,000 to recognize the need
for a medical facility in the rapidly growing city. Motivated by this conviction, the residents formed the Debbie-
Rand Foundation, Inc. with the purpose of raising funds for what would eventually become the Boca Raton
Community Hospital.
August 30, 1962: Inspired by the need for a hospital, 18 civic-minded women met at the home of Gloria
Drummond to form an organization whose main purpose would be to raise funds for the Debbie-Rand
Foundation. The name chosen for the new organization would follow that of the Foundation: the Debbie-Rand
Memorial Service League.
September 21, 1962: Articles of incorporation were drawn up and a charter was filed in the state of Florida for
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, Inc.
September 28, 1962: An organizational meeting was held, attended by 351 people. By-laws were approved
and by November 8, when charter memberships closed, there were 325 members of the League.
November 14, 1962: The League’s first major fundraising activity, a thrift shop, housed in an old church building
on East Royal Palm Road, was dedicated. After remodeling and painting, the shop was in business, and within
six weeks after dedication, the Thrift Shoppe had grossed more than $940. (The Debbie-Rand Thrift Shoppe,
now in its current location on Meadows Road, continues to be the main fundraising arm of the League.)
February 4, 1963: At the first annual membership meeting, a board of trustees was chosen, officers were
elected, and Gloria Drummond became Debbie-Rand’s first president
April 6, 1963: The League’s next major fundraiser was the first hospital ball, “April Showers,” held at the Boca
Raton Hotel and Club. Debbie-Rand continued to sponsor the annual Hospital Ball for the next 42 years, raising
millions of dollars to help fund the building of the Hospital as well as to support its operation.
May 1963: League members began making plans for their most ambitious project to date, a Spanish Fiesta,
which would involve the entire community. Nine months in the making, the Fiesta, based on a 17-acre site
south of the Royal Palm Plaza would include a large circus-like tent housing 40 booths displaying foods, games,
toys, arts and crafts, and much more. Residents dressed in Spanish costumes carrying out the Fiesta theme,
representing Boca’s colorful history. Off-site activities including a golf tournament, an international polo game,
the Polo Ball, a children’s fair, street parade, boat parade and street dances, were included among the plans
for the three-day event.
February 7-9, 1964: Boca Raton’s first Spanish Fiesta was a grand success. This was the first of four annual
Fiestas which on their own enabled Debbie-Rand to turn over more than $100,000 in profits to the Foundation.
The next four years saw the expansion of League-sponsored fundraising events from fashion shows, bake sales,
concerts and bridge-a-thons to polo games, teas and luncheons. Also during this time, Debbie-Rand’s first
cookbook, “Boca de Ratones,” was published and sold for $1.25.
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June 1964: Along with the funds contributed by Debbie-Rand, the Foundation had amassed nearly a million
dollars in public support, and plans for the construction of the new hospital proceeded. Frank J. Dawson was
hired as Administrator and four other employees were brought on board to plan and oversee the project.
January 17, 1965: A 25.6 acre site on Meadows Road, south of the FAU campus, chosen by the Foundation
and approved by the city council, was dedicated as the location for the new hospital. This site remains the main
campus of the Hospital today.
November 28, 1965: Groundbreaking took place for the first phase of the newly named Boca Raton Community
Hospital. By this time, the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League was the official auxiliary to the new hospital.
February 1966: In anticipation of becoming the provider of volunteer services for the new hospital, Debbie-
Rand now became a member of the Association of Florida Hospital Auxiliaries (known today as AFHAV.)
July 1966: In a mere four years since its inception Debbie-Rand had contributed more than $240,000 for the
building of the Hospital.
July 17, 1967: After five years of planning and fundraising, the newly constructed Boca Raton Community
Hospital opened its doors, and its first patient was admitted. This first phase, consisting of 104 beds, included
four floors, with the fourth floor shelled in for future expansion. The “Miracle on Meadows Road” had become
a reality. With the opening of the Hospital, Debbie-Rand’s role became two-fold: 1) to provide volunteer
services to the Hospital, and 2) to raise funds for its support.
From the day of its opening, the Hospital’s snack bar and gift shop were staffed with volunteers, thus providing
an additional source of income for the League. A patient library, stocked with books and current magazines, was
also started. Other areas in which volunteers initially participated were I&R (Information and Reception), NSA
(Nursing Service Assistants), Transportation, Messenger Services, X-ray and Physical Therapy. Uniforms for the
volunteers consisted of “cheery cherry” pinafores with white blouses for the women and pale blue jackets for
the men. These colors continued until 2001 when, for a brief period, green smocks were worn by the women.
September 21, 1967: After five years of dedicated work to raise funds for the new hospital, Debbie-Rand’s
members celebrated with an Anniversary Luncheon at Pal’s Captain’s Table.
December 1967: Beginning what would become an annual event, Debbie-Rand sponsored the Hospital’s first
Holiday Open House. Volunteers supplied thousands of home baked cookies and served punch to visitors as
well as employees. This tradition continues to the present day.
YEARS OF GROWTH (1968-1977)
Over the next ten years, as the Hospital expanded, so did the League broaden its scope. The Thrift Shoppe,
always a steady moneymaker, grew in popularity, and by September 1968 had accumulated the funds ($38,000)
to construct its new home, a building of 6,000 square feet, on Hospital grounds. This was later sold to the
Hospital for one dollar. In addition to its increasing sales, the Thrift Shoppe held an annual tea and fashion show,
attended by local residents; these events provided publicity for the Shoppe and attracted many new customers.
In March 1971, with the completion of Phase II of the Hospital’s construction, the number of beds would
expand to 250, and four additional floors including a penthouse would be added. Volunteers were recruited
to staff these new areas. Always a driving force behind Debbie-Rand’s fundraising activities, the Ways & Means
Committee now looked to new ways of involving the community in providing financial support for the Hospital.
In addition to the annual Hospital Ball, the committee sponsored garden parties, luncheons and dinner parties.
June 1977: Phase III of the Hospital’s expansion, completing the sixth, seventh and eighth floors, increased the
capacity of the Hospital to 394. By the end of fiscal year 1977, Debbie-Rand had a total membership of 1,249.
On a monthly basis, 553 active volunteers were collectively contributing more than 10,000 hours of service.
Also that year, D-RMSL donated $280,000 to the Hospital, bringing Debbie-Rand’s cumulative contribution for
the past 15 years to $2,600,733.
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50th Anniversary Reception Reservation Form
LYNN CANCER INSTITUTE | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
The celebration will take place from 1:00pm - 3:00pm and will include passed hors d’oeuvres
and complimentary valet parking.
Please mail this completed sheet or bring it to the Volunteer Office on or before Saturday,
September 15. If you have any questions or would rather RSVP by phone, call 561.955.4329.
PLEASE PRINT:
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ( ______ ) ________________________________
Mail to: Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, Inc.,
Attn: Anniversary Luncheon
800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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National Cancer Survivors Day 2012
The Lynn Cancer Institute honored members of the community who are living beyond the diagnosis of cancer and seeking
wellness into the future on National Cancer Survivors Day – June 3, 2012. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the
world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.
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UnitedHealth Premium ®
Specialty Center
Making Headlines
Making Headlines is an effort to
keep all our employees, physicians
and volunteers informed. This
section will provide you with a list
of recent press releases that have
been submitted to the media, as
well as to our local civic leaders and
government representatives.
To review any of our press releases
online go to BRRH.com. You’ll find
all of our current announcements on
the home page.
June 19
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Receives HealthGrades 2012
Maternity Care Excellence Award
Boca Raton Regional Hospital was honored to receive three United-
Health Premium ® Specialty Center designations from UnitedHealthcare
® in recognition of its quality of care. The areas cited included
total joint replacement, surgical care of the spine and cardiac rhythm
management.
UnitedHealthcare developed the UnitedHealth Premium Specialty
Center program in an effort to give its members information and
access to hospitals meeting rigorous quality criteria. The designations
are based on detailed information about specialized training, practice
capabilities and outcomes and are designed to assist members in
making informed decisions about their care.
To receive the designations, Boca Raton Regional Hospital met
extensive quality and outcomes criteria based on nationally recognized
medical standards and expert advice. The criteria incorporate
measurements of breadth and depth of care, staff experience and
quality and outcomes reporting.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Receives HealthGrades 2012
Women’s Health Excellence Award
for the Third Year in a Row
(2010-2012)
June 6
Boca Regional Receives
UnitedHealthcare Premium Specialty
Center Designations
May 16
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Celebrates National Cancer
Survivors Day
“We applaud UnitedHealthcare for their analysis and providing patients
with another valuable tool to examine a hospital’s effectiveness and
efficiency,” said Jerry Fedele, President and Chief Executive Officer at
Boca Regional.
“The Premium designations convey to patients that we meet or
exceed nationally recognized standards for care. These, along with
the other numerous accolades we have earned, reflect the Hospital’s
commitment to quality across its entire spectrum of services.”
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JULY
Hurricane
Preparedness Checklist
JULY 2012
Meetings & Events:
THRIFT SHOPPE MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 9
ADULT ORIENTATION
TUESDAY, JULY 10
WAYS & MEANS MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11
BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Save the Date:
Independence Day
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
AHA Heart Walk
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
50th Anniversary
Celebration
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Go Pink Luncheon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
Home:
Properly secure your home with hurricane shutters.
Have non-perishable food items available.
Maintain an adequate water supply. Fill the bathtub to use for
dishwashing and to flush toilets.
Be sure to follow the “96 Hour Rule” – have enough supplies to
last four days should power go out.
Have a battery-operated light, TV or radio and sufficient batteries.
Stay away from windows once a storm begins. In a severe
situation, place yourself in a room – closest to the center of your
home – that does not have windows. Remain there until all is clear.
Have an extra gas cylinder available for grilling if necessary.
Place generators away from doors and windows and outside of
your home to avoid any toxic fumes from entering your residence.
Personal:
Prior to any storm, ensure you have enough cash on hand in case
power outages impact ATM machines.
Have enough gas in your car.
Place personal papers in a secure, waterproof file box.
Maintain a list of emergency numbers and know where it is.
If you evacuate, let someone know where you are.
Medical:
Maintain at least two weeks of your medications.
If you are insulin-dependent, have backup electrical capabilities to
keep insulin refrigerated.
If oxygen-dependent, ask your vendor what their preparedness
plans are. Have backup O 2
available.
It is important to remember that hospitals are not an option for
general sheltering during a hurricane and that they are not able to
dispense medication to the public.
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Safety Matters: Volunteer Trivia
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League is committed
to ensuring our volunteers have the knowledge
needed to keep themselves and our patients safe. As
part of this commitment, we will provide a monthly
safety question in this newsletter. These questions
represent what a volunteer may be asked by The
Joint Commission surveyor during a site visit.
Congratulations to Carol DeCicco, who correctly
answered, “Isolation patient rooms are identified
by green, orange, pink or blue precaution signs and
volunteers are not allowed to enter these rooms.”
See Aimee for your prize!
561.955.4100
This month’s trivia is a multiple choice question. How
often does Boca Raton Regional Hospital require
all active volunteers with patient contact to have a
Tuberculosis (TB) skin test? (A) Annually (B) Monthly
(C) When volunteers first begin their assignment (D)
Every three years. The first person to email Aimee at
ayahn-carmichael@brrh.com, will win a pair of Regal
VIP Movie Tickets. Best of luck!
Stop by the Debbie-Rand Thrift Shoppe for
all the sales and take advantage of great deals.
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
903 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Phone: 561.395.2208
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Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 82
Boca Raton, FL
800 Meadows Road
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561.955.4098
• Serving Boca Raton Regional Hospital and the surrounding community since 1943
• Arrangements for all occasions: parties, weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
• Plants, balloons, plush novelties
• We can create very unusual designed personal floral pieces
• All Boca Raton Regional Hospital volunteers, employees and physicians receive 10% discount
on all in-store or locally delivered items, plus an additional 5% discount, which will go to the
Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League
Boca Raton Florist • 301 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 395-1944 • www.bocaratonflorist.com