What’s New in Erie!

Shriners Hospitals for Children®     December 2011

New Brochure Answers Questions   About Transition to Ambulatory
 A new brochure has been developed that addresses the many questions surrounding the
pending transition of the Shriners Hospitals for Children® - Erie from an inpatient hospital to
an ambulatory care facility. It is anticipated that this change will be implemented by March 31,
2012.
 This new brochure has been placed in a variety of locations throughout the hospital,
such as the Outpatient Clinic, the front Reception Desk and the Drivers’ Lounge. It was developed to help answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding services to be provided, changes that can be expected, access to inpatient care through our partner hospitals and
why these changes are taking place.
 By placing these brochures throughout the hospital, we are making them available to
anyone who desires a copy. Staff are also distributing them to patients/families, visitors,
staff, Shriners and others.
 Anyone who would like a copy of this brochure is asked to contact Bob Howden, director of public relations, at (814) 875-8782 or at rhowden@shrinenet.org. The brochure is also
available in PDF format and can be emailed.

Erie Names New Nurse Manager  For Surgical Services Department
 Michelle Battko, RN, has been selected as the new nurse manager of surgical services at
Shriners Hospitals for Children—Erie.  Michelle has been a staff nurse at the hospital for the
past nine years, starting in the Extended Post Anesthesia Care Unit (EPACU)/Inpatient Unit, to
her most recent position of RN3 in both the operating rooms and Outpatient Clinic. Michelle
began her new duties on Nov. 14.
 Michelle is a graduate of the Saint Vincent School of Nursing in Erie and is currently
working on her masters degree in nursing at Gannon University in Erie.
 An avid horse enthusiast, Michelle serves as co-district commissioner of the Lost
Hounds Pony Club in Edinboro, PA, an organization for individuals ages 6-25, designed to help
them gain knowledge of all aspects of horse riding, care and management.