People

We will foster a highly engaged and committed workforce

• Kelly Ilavsky, RN, was recognized as one of nine Individual President’s Award recipients across the entire HealthPartners organization. “Her positive, can-do attitude inspires optimism in others and leads many to a higher performance and shared enthusiasm.”
  
  
• Hudson Hospital & Clinics continues to have a highly involved and engaged workforce. For the first time, staff participated in the HealthPartners-wide employee survey. Hudson’s response rate was an impressive 99+ percent and revealed an overall “engagement index” of 86%. The nationally recognized index measures employee commitment and enthusiasm for their work and the organization. According to Towers Watson, a global organizational performance consulting firm, “high performing” companies have engagement indexes beginning at 76%.
  
  
• By continuing Best Care Best Experience activities, including Promises to Patients and Promises to Each Other, we aligned our mission and values with HealthPartners. These activities help build a culture of partnership – one of respect, accountability for excellence and employee engagement and involvement.
  
  
• 170 volunteers gave more than 14,000 hours of service in support of 37 programs and departments. This equals seven full-time employees.
  
  
• Employee Jean’s Day proceeds totaled more than $2,800 for 2010. Charities chosen by staff to receive funds included:
  
  
  • Help for Haiti – Mark Druffner, MD Mission Trip
    
    
  • American Cancer Society – Hudson Relay for Life
    
    
  • STRIVE – program for at-risk youth
    
    
  • The Source – community assistance and referral services for those in need
    
    
  • Community Thread – hosts families for the holidays with a meal, gifts, and groceries
    
    
  • Youth Action Hudson – empowers and engages youth through service learning, leadership and education
    
    
  • Stuffed Animal Ministry (SAM) of western Wisconsin – donates stuffed animals to local hospitals in hopes of providing a bit of comfort for patients.