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At the January 8, 2025 WinnMed Board of Trustees meeting, the Board approved a new Professional Services Agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System. The agreement will take effect July 1, 2025 and will remain in place for three consecutive five-year terms.
Background
On June 27, 2024, Mayo Clinic Health System announced their intentions to end the current Management Services Agreement and Professional Services Agreement with WinnMed in Decorah and develop a new Professional Services Agreement (PSA), in coordination with WinnMed leadership, to address physician services. The agreement provides the framework for Mayo Clinic Health System-Decorah Clinic Physicians (MCHS-DCP) to continue to provide healthcare services at WinnMed in Decorah, as they currently do.
Highlights of the new PSA
WinnMed Chief Administrative Officer Steve Slessor says, “I am thrilled that WinnMed and Mayo Clinic Health System came together to develop an agreement that keeps our local physicians here in the community and supports the continuation of quality healthcare in our region. The approval of the new Professional Services Agreement, along with the recent approval of the WinnMed Physician Compensation Plan by our Board, gives our physicians two strong choices for remaining here to provide care to the thousands of patients who rely on them for healthcare.” He adds, “I appreciate the many people who provided input throughout this process so we can move forward with a strong and solid foundation for the future.”
WinnMed has awarded Home Health and Hospice RN, Nicole Reicks, the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing her exceptional commitment to providing knowledgeable and compassionate care to her patients and their families.
Nicole was nominated by the family of a patient for her ability to blend clinical expertise with a deep sense of empathy and understanding, ensuring her patients receive not only excellent medical care, but also the emotional support they need during challenging times. Nancy Haberichter, director of Home Health and Hospice, says, “Nicole’s passion for the health and well-being of the patients she cares for is outstanding. She puts their needs first every day. She shows the same passion for mentoring her peers. We feel fortunate to have her on our team and are very proud of the recognition she has received from this award.” Nicole has served as a registered nurse at WinnMed since 2011.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way.
Anyone may thank a deserving nurse. To nominate an extraordinary WinnMed nurse, fill out the online form here.