I2 FRONTIER NURSING SERVICE
Public Relations
Staff at Mary Breckinridge Hospital joined in Hyden’s "Annual ~
Christmas Parade of Lights" and received a "Spirit ofthe Season
Award" along with a third place trophy. Participation in this event
and similar events is important for staffand community relations.  
Staff also enjoyed the Annual County Wide Community Christ-  
mas Singing Program held at the Community Center in early De-  
cember.  
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Staff helped with the Commission for Handicapped Children by  
purchasing Christmas Gifts for Handicapped Children.  
Staff at Mary Breckinridge Hospital continue to attend the Hyden- .
Leslie County Chamber of Commerce monthly meetings and I
Proj ect UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics Investigation, Treatment and {
Education) meetings.  
We have attended Mary Breckinridge Festival meetings in Janu- E
ary. This annual event entails a year of detailed planning by the
Festival Committee Members. Many thanks to our Chairman of  
this event, Mrs. Rhonda Brashear, for keeping us focused on this .
special event.  
I wish to personally thank the Wendover Staff for the Christmas  
party for the children at Mary Breckinridge Hospital. Approxi— l
mately one hundred children attended and needless to say, a good  
time was had by all.  
Nursing Survey l
Nursing Staff at Mary Breckinridge Hospital took part in the Ken-  
tucky Hospital Association’s Nursing Satisfaction Survey. Ninety- ‘
two facilites participated in the survey ranking from one out of  
ninety-two. I am proud to report that the nursing staff survey from Q  
Mary Breckinridge Hospital ranked their overall satisfaction sur- {
vey to be number nine out of ninety-two. It is remarkable to be
ranked number nine in this statewide survey.  
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