Fall 2000 IOWA winners

Teams

• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nursing—Lori Alliss, Sue Crimmins, Tina Davenport, Kathleen Donovan, Barb Freyenberger, Jeanna Humpton, and Tricia Michna
  
  This team succeeded in providing more timely communication between physicians and parents on the medical plan of care for the child and eliminated a previously long period of absence from their child’s bedside each morning. Nominated by Barbara Freyenberger.
  
  
• Facilities Services Group orientation team—Darlene Clausen, Bryan Cooling, Dave Jackson, Gary Jacobs, Rodney Lehnertz, Mark Minor-Nidey, and Dave Willis
  
  The team was formed to improve the orientation program and handle administrative issues. Their efforts have translated into improved retention and staff who are more quickly engaged in providing a physical environment that promotes University excellence. Nominated by Al Stroh and Susan Klatt.
  
  
• Disinfection protocol team—Larry Afifi, Sherry David, Cindy Dawson, Chuck Kupka, Garret Locke, Glenda Mueller, Mike Murphy, Janet Roe, Tim Ruffin, Terri Stoner, Jane Utech, Joyce Vavra, Sheila White
  
  The team reviewed current practices and recommended a standard protocol for use of a high-level disinfectant. Their efforts reflect a savings of over $5,400 annually. Nominated by Terri Stoner.
  
  

Individuals

• Joe Schwarzhoff, Facilities Services Group, utilities
  
  Joe was instrumental in proposing, designing, and implementing a number of improvements which result in improved performance of the utility system. Nominated by Ferman Milster.
  
  
• Rosemary Stenzel, French and Italian
  
  Rosemary provides support to both undergraduates and graduate students in helping them make the most of their UI experience. She has been called the "heart and soul of the department." Nominated by Downing Thomas.
  
  
• Lisa Beckman, Clinical Outreach Services
  
  As a database analyst, Lisa has made numerous changes that have resulted in a streamlined on-line system that enables departmental personnel to generate reports in minutes, rather than the previously required hours.

More information about these winners and other honored nominees can be found on-line at www.uiowa.edu/~hrpersvc/worklife/iowawin99.html#fall2000.

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