Ronald F. Kruse | Chief Operating Officer
Lone Star Communications, Houston
(d) 281-846-7352
(c) 817-739-5106
Memorial Day May 30, 2022
Our thanks to all who have served.
Sam Elliott's inspiring tribute to Sargent Ray Lambert from the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert
May 25, 2022
CAS (Clinical Applications Specialist) Summit Houston 5/25 & 5/26
Donna Montgomery
Andrew Mueller
Monique Dow
Regina Wysocki
Mary Whisenhunt
Sharlisa Raley
Veronica Contreras
Valerie Brzykcy
John Salyers
Tessa McAuley
Marquis Woodard (Guest Presenter)
Jon Pennington (Guest Presenter)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DINNER MAY 18
May 19, 2022
SHOUT OUT FROM THE DESK OF GREG PROPS
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 3:29 PM Subject: Shout out to Gabe Sanchez for his Responder 5 Presentation for MD Anderson om May 18!
This week is Healthcare Technology Management Week (May 15-22, 2022) as defined by AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation).
Who knew?
Well, MD Anderson knew and they asked Lone Star to give a presentation for their Facilities Engineers on the inner workings of the Responder 5 Head End, Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting, etc.
MD Anderson brought in about 20 people from their campuses and fed them box lunches while Gabe Sanchez gave an outstanding Power Point Presentation, via a Teams Portal and a big screen.
So a Big SHOUT-OUT to Gabe for putting on an excellent presentation, and elevating Lone Star’s reputation in the eyes of the Customer!
Thank you, Gabe!
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A big Shout Out to Justo Garza for leading the Project Kick-Off Meeting for the full Nurse Call Replacement at HMH Willowbrook on 5/18.
Justo had an important li
ne-up of Methodist People in attendance (and we all know the Lone Star Attendees were important too)!
Justo’s had good control of the meeting, his Power Point was right on point (pardon the pun) and I appreciate the invitation to attend.
Thanks, Justo!
Gregory Propps | Technology Consultant
FAST & SLOW
GRUENE HALL
May 18, 2022
SHOUT OUT FROM THE DESK OF JUSTO GARZA
I would like to give a shout out to Rey Chapa, Nicole Flores, and Bryan Peltier for going out early Friday morning May 13 (6:00am) to help with the installation of the Staff Terminals at HCA Southeast. Rey and I had to dust off our tools but between the four of us working non-stop we removed temporary cover plates, tested all terminations, installed, programmed, and tested all 34 Staff Terminals. With the shortage of resources we all came together as a team to move forward with the installation. The facility is struggling to find staff for the unit but the sooner we can complete the project we can invoice and get paid for that work.
- Justo Garza, PMP | Project Manager
MAY 18
09:15 HR & Talent Development Houston Visit
Morning training and afternoon employee visits
Ramona Rook
Trey Meador
Alatrae Pruitt
Ray Bailey
Patt Bowles
17:30 Houston Awards Dinner in Pearland
25 years
Cliff Switzer
20 Years
Jamie Selman
15 Years
Gregory Propps
Marissa Cerna
10 Years
Hector Reyes
Jeovanny Alvarenga
5 Years
Juan Castillo
Rene Sandoval
Monique Dow
Jonathan Pennington
HMH INOVATION LAB
Rauland hardware installation is happening this week. Erik Canizales & Nelson Saldivar are going out Wednesday morning. Also, Cliff Switzer mentioned he will be onsite to help with his expertise.
NEW WORK
Cliff Switzer - Project 4326 - UTMB Angleton L&D Observation & C-Section Level 2 (York)
Marquis Woodard - Project 4275 TCH Legacy Tower 10 PICU Contract Arrival (Bellows)
May11, 2022
SHOUT OUT
Hector Ruiz for delivering HCA East Houston Recovered and Stored Nurse Call Materials. We sat on them for four years.
Julie Fischer for keeping the ball rolling with HCA.
Omar Puente for cooking on May 5.
NEW WORK
Cliff Switzer - P4006 Texas Orthopedic Hosp CCO#1 3rd Floor (Rauland)
Aaron Reyna - WellMed Gulf Freeway Responder 5000 (Burton)
CINCO DE MAYO GRILL
ODDS & ENDS
Check this out from Jamie Selman. https://swimply.com/
MAY LOOK AHEAD
May 14 - Lone Star Motorcycle Run Nacogdoches
May 18 - HR & Talent Development Houston Visit
May 18 - 2022 Houston Awards Dinner
25 years - Cliff Switzer
20 Years - Jamie Selman
15 Years - Gregory Propps, Marissa Cerna
10 Years – Hector Reyes, Jeovanny Alvarenga
5 Years - Juan Castillo, Rene Sandoval, Monique Dow, Jonathan Pennington
May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday
May 4, 2022
SHOUT OUT
Julie Fischer - Trying to get us some warehouse space.
We have been housing some nurse call parts for HCA of a few years. We have roughly 4 pallets of Nurse call parts that came from East Houston Hospital before it was torn down. We are requesting HCA to find housing for these items because we need the space.
Gabe Sanchez - TradeStar contract technician Responder 5 Hardware training class 5/4/22
Regina Wysocki - Last week I attended and presented at the annual conference of the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA).
NEW WORK
Julie Fischer - New Project 4316 RestorixHealth Wound Care Sugar Land Buildout - Responder 5000 - [O'Donnell Snider]
TOMOROW
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Fajita Lunch
Brenham Motorcycle Shakedown Ride April 30.
Getting ready for the Lone Star Nacogdoches ride on May 14.
One Harley , one BMW, one Honda
MAY LOOK AHEAD
May 11 - Second Wednesday Roundtable Coffee - Wednesday 5/11 @ 16:00
May 14 - Lone Star Motorcycle Run Nacogdoches
May 18 - HR & Talent Development Houston Visit
May 18 - 2022 Houston Awards Dinner
May 30 - Memorial Day Holiday