Excela Insight 10/7/2021

October 7, 2021

Volume 4 Issue 19

Become a Certified Medical Assistant in As Little As Four Months with Excela Health Page 2 7 Dietitian-Approved Pumpkin Spice Flavored Foods You Can Buy at the Grocery Store Page 2 Email Signature Contest Page 3 Summer Unit Based Council Poster Showcase Page 4 September Employees of the Month Page 4 Employee Engagement New Faces

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Ray Rides Again As of October 5, 2021, the Campaign has raised a total of $17,560.

Ray Charley, one of the owners of Charley Family Shop ‘n Save grocery stores in Greensburg and Murrysville and local biking enthusiast, has embarked on a 12-day, 440-mile cycling journey over rugged, difficult terrain across the Hayduke Trail MTB in Utah.

Shortly after developing a love of bicycle riding, Ray was injured from a crash while avoiding a distracted driver. His injuries were severe, leaving him unable to walk for months. Thanks to the support of his medical team, Ray rides again!

Ray’s ride on the Hayduke Trail commenced on October 3. During his journey, he will be raising funds for Excela Health Orthopedics, matching all monetary gift contributions.

Click here to read his full story and donate

MyExcelaPerks: Breaking News Excela Health is teaming up with Seven Springs and the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2021-2022 season!

Employees can receive discounted ski/snowboard passes through Seven Springs Mountain Resort for the upcoming winter season. These discounted passes can be used at Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain and Hidden Valley Resort. Only EH employees are eligible for this offer (spouses and children are NOT eligible).

Please click here to access the Seven Springs discount offer.

Cheer on Pittsburgh’s favorite hockey team, October 28 and November 16! Employees can purchase discounted Pittsburgh Penguins game tickets, substantially lower than gate prices!!!

Please click here to access the Pittsburgh Penguins discounted tickets offer (for October 28 and November 16 games only) Visit the MyExcelaPerks page for more information on how to access these great deals!

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In the News In Touch with Eric O’Brien interviews Dr. Sharon Goldstein, breast surgeon, and Sheila Farina, breast health nurse navigator to discuss breast cancer October 10 and October 12

Tune in: Sunday, October 10 - 7:30 a.m. - WKHB-AM 620 (and 92.3/94.1/102.1 FM); WKFB-AM 770 (and 97.5 FM); WXVE-AM 1570 (and 97.9 FM); WKVE-FM 103.1 and WKHB-FM 103.9; and 8:30 a.m. WEDO-AM 810 ( and 93.3FM) and Tuesday, October 12 - 6:00 p.m. - WKGO-FM (88.1) and KQV-AM (1410) 'Secret' Clubhouse in Greensburg Teaches Skills, Offers Support to Those Who Seek Assistance October 5

““Everybody’s on their different levels of recovery,” Wallace said.

“It’s probably the most accepting program that I’ve been to ever because everybody understands.

It’s not a clique, everybody wants to help one another.””

Read more.

Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot? Where Can You Get One In Pittsburgh?

September 30

“The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for certain adults at least six months after getting their first two Pfizer shots.”

Read more.

Become a Certified Medical Assistant in As Little As Four Months with Excela Health Learn at your own pace with CareerStep. Eligibility for a $2,500 sign-on bonus for becoming a full-time Medical Assistant.

During the course, you’ll learn . . .

• Microsoft Office • Healthcare Structure, Documentation, Reimbursement • Medical Law and Ethics • Medical Terminology • Foundational Sciences • and more Learn more Ready to take the first step?

You can apply online at www.excelahealth.org/Careers. Refer to requisition number CERTI013230. If you have questions, call Excela Health Medical Group Human Resources, 724-547-1130.

7 Dietitian-Approved Pumpkin Spice Flavored Foods You Can Buy at the Grocery Store Registered Dietitian Dawn Davoli shares ways to make pumpkin spice season better than ever! The “better” part includes more choices in your local grocery store of flavorful options that are healthier than what we’ve come to expect from the beloved pumpkin spice goodies.

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Save the Date: ExcelaCareers Nursing Event The Excela Health Talent Acquisition team is hosting a Nursing careers event on October 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Firepit in Irwin. Do you know someone looking to join the Excela Health team of nurses? Invite them and take advantage of the Employee Referral Program!

Look for more information at ExcelaHealth.org/careers soon!

Opportunity Begins Here

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Email Signature Contest To continue to promote Excela Health’s most recent recognitions in clinical expertise and high quality patient care the standard Excela Health email signature has been updated. Everyone in Excela Health is encouraged to make this update to their signature.

To access the new signature go the marketing tab on the intranet, select “Communications” from the list on the left and then select “Communications Tools” from the top center. Once there click on “Standard Email Signature Display” at the bottom off the page and follow the illustrated instructions to adopt the signature.

Once completed send an email with your favorite section of Excela Insight and your completed signature to insight@excelahealth.org to be entered into a drawing! Your signature must be updated and correct to be entered. Emails must be received

by October 15, and the winner will be announced in Excela Insight on October 21.

Your Voice Matters: Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Excela Health is in the process of beginning the 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Center for Applied Research (CFAR) and local community partners and organizations in Westmoreland County.

As Excela Health employees, you are an integral part of our Westmoreland County community, and Excela Health invites you to participate by completing the Community Health Needs Assessment survey if you reside in Westmoreland County. While this assessment is a federal requirement for the health system, it is also a tool used to identify, evaluate and measure the top health priorities in our community. Excela Health uses this assessment as part of our mission to improve the health and well-being of every life touched in Westmoreland County.

Based on the survey, results are studied and a plan is put into place to attend to those identified needs with the goal of improving community health by meshing our health system planning with public health and community planning.

Click here to complete the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment Survey.

Upcoming Events Twilight Walk Join Excela Health to celebrate the healthcare super heroes on October 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Excela Square at Latrobe. Employees are invited to bring your families and spend an hour focusing on your well-being and enjoying some fresh air! Please bring a non-perishable food item for a donation to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.

Every participant has a chance to win door prizes!

Click here to register Greater Pittsburgh Heart Walk The American Heart Association (AHA) will be hosting their 2021 Greater Pittsburgh Heart Walk, Sunday, October 31, 9 a.m., at North Park. Employees are encouraged and welcome to sign up as individual coaches representing Excela Health and form walk teams that can walk at North Park or wherever you are located!

To register, click here to sign up as an Excela Health team coach (or join one of the Excela teams) and follow the prompts to make a donation. All Excela employees who donate $25 or more will receive a commemorative Excela Heart Walk team t-shirt. Please ensure when registering that you use your Excela email and select your t-shirt size, so we can verify you as an employee to receive the Excela team t-shirt. Deadline to register for the Excela Health team t-shirt is Wednesday, October 13.

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Employee Engagement Summer Unit Based Council Poster Showcase Thank you to all who participated in the summer unit based council poster showcase. The posters covered topics such as fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, wound care, and more.

Congratulations to Westmoreland Hospital 3D/E with the winning poster.

Kudos & Recognition Kudos Dr. Ralph Passarelli “Tremendous Doctor. We are so lucky to have him in the community.”

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View all the posters here

Recognition Wellness Year 2022 is Here The wellness year began October 5, 2021 and ends September 30, 2022 and biometric screenings must be completed by that date. Employees are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Motivation Alliance program. Completion of the program can earn you eligibility into the reduced per pay deduction for the medical plan.

Learn more

September Employees of the Month Congratulations to the following employees who have demonstrated their commitment to Excela Health’s mission.

Frick Hospital Paulette Sivak, Laboratory Services Westmoreland Hospital James Hollis, Environmental Services Excela Health Medical Group Courtney Boord, Excela Square Latrobe Primary Care Leah Fontana, Derry Family Medicine Rahul Kad, Hospitalist, Westmoreland Hospital Bonita Lisbon, Excela Square Latrobe Primary Care Home Care & Hospice Jessica Klassen, Physical Therapy Matthew Klimchock, Administration Karen Kober, Social Work Christina Malley, Skilled Nursing Summer Skiavo, Occupational Therapy Melissa Smith, Skilled Nursing

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October National Physical Therapy Month 10/3 to 10/9 National Midwifery Week 10/3 to 10/9 National Healthcare Food Service Week 10/3 to 10/9 National Health Care Supply Chain Week 10/4 to 10/ 9 National Customer Service Week 10/4 to 10/8 Pediatric Nurses Week 10/6 to 10/12 National Physician Assistant Week 10/10 to 10/16 Central Sterile Week 10/10 to 10/16 Emergency Nurses Week 10/10 to 10/16 National Case Management Week 10/17 to 10/23 Healthcare Quality Week 10/17 to 10/23 International Infection Prevention Week 10/17 to 10/23 Pharmacy Week 10/17 to 10/22 Medical Assistant Recognition Week 10/24 to 10/30 National Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week 10/24 to 10/30 National Respiratory Care Week 10/25 to 10/30 International Orthopedic Nurses Week 10/27 to 11/2 National Sleep Technologists Appreciation Week

Share Your Story Have something that you would like to share with the Excela Insight staff for future editions? Email information to insight@excelahealth.org

Excela Health Employee Referral Program Excela Health is hiring for a variety of positions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package and compensation package, tuition reimbursement/loan forgiveness opportunities and a variety of other employee friendly perks.

When you refer a candidate and they mention your name as a referral either on their online application or during their interview, and if the candidate is hired and all guidelines have been met, then you will be paid out after the 6 month mark pending all qualifications are met.

How the Process Works

Current Hot Jobs

During the application process the prospective hire will have two chances to make Excela Health aware of a referral.

The first opportunity is a field in the application itself. When asked where the candidate heard about the position they can select ‘employee referral’ and input the employee name.

The second opportunity is during the interview process.

A recruiter will ask if the candidate was referred by a current employee.

Note: There is no longer a survey for employees to fill out. If mentioned during the hiring process, then you will be paid out after the six month mark pending all qualifications are met.

Refer your friends and receive an increased incentive for the current hot jobs. All other positions will be paid at the $500 bonus level.

Full-Time Acute Care Registered Nurse- $2,500 Full-Time Clinical Nurse Coordinator (BSN)- $1,000 Full-Time EHMG LPN- $1,500 Full-Time EHMG RN- $2,500 Full-Time Home Health Registered Nurse- $5,000 Weekend Physical Therapist Home Health- $3,000 Full-Time Medical Assistant - $1,500 Full-Time Operating Room Registered Nurse- $5,000 Full-Time Registered Nurse Nursing Home Support Behavioral Health- $2,500 Full-Time Surgical Tech- $2,500 Full-Time Westmoreland Hospital Perioperative RN- $5,000 Full-Time Respiratory Therapist Westmoreland Hospital- $1,000 Full-Time CRNA- $5,000 Full-Time Home Health Aide- $3,000 *All referral bonuses will be paid after the referral has completed 6 months of employment. Any questions regarding referral bonuses should be directed to your human resources representative.

Opportunity Begins Here

The Excela Health recruitment team will be holding virtual job fairs throughout the year, visit www.excelahealth.org/careers

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New Faces Frick Hospital Imaging Services Abigail Richardson, Radiology Technologist

Latrobe Hospital Environmental Services Veronica VasBinder, Environmental Services Technician Laboratory Services Chloe Knupp, Histology Technician Pacemaker Clinic Samantha Thompson, BSN

Westmoreland Hospital Biomedical Engineering Travis Schmeling, Biomedical Technician Nursing Administration Cheryl Carney, Nursing Supervisor Imaging Services Gina Goodman, Clerk Patient Transport Michelle Michalski, Patient Transporter PCU 2D Kamille Ward, Technical Partner Student Perianesthesia Kimberly Ross, RN Perioperative Preadmission Testing Jennifer Ziemianski, RN Respiratory Care Services Christiana Creps, Respiratory Care Technician Amanda Doutt, Certified Respiratory Therapist Alexis Klink, Certified Respiratory Therapist

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Excela Health Medical Group Administration Manesha Jethmalani, Regional Practice Manager Family Additions Maternity Center Morgana Zedek, LPN Hospitalist Westmoreland Hospital Savneet Grewal, MD Neurology Greensburg Nadia Nubani Bowling, MD Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Greensburg Amanda Bollig, Patient Services Associate Primary Care Norwin Monica Malinowski, MD Pulmonary Westmoreland Hospital Shavon Spotts, Patient Services Associate

Home Care & Hospice Home Care Micheline Hilty, Direct Care Partner Skilled Nursing Michele Bosley, RN Carrie Dominick, RN

Outpatient Rehabilitation Excela Square at Norwin Beth Parker, Patient Services Representative