Excela Insight 11/17/2022

Excela Health Named One of the Healthiest Employers of Western Pennsylvania

For the 11th consecutive year, Excela Health has been recognized among the Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania, and for the seventh year in a row named a Healthiest 100 Workplace in America, in an awards program presented by Healthiest Employer®.

The Healthiest Employer® awards program, powered by Springbuk, was created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. These companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Even with many employers returning to the office or to hybrid schedules, they have had to adapt their workforces to reflect the ever-changing views of the modern American office. Increased flexibility, work-life balance, and mental health resources have proven to be common trends among Healthiest Employers honorees.

Excela Health Remains National Leader in Wellness, Ranked Among Best and Brightest Honorees

For the eighth consecutive year, Excela Health has once again been recognized among the Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness® sponsored by the National Association for Business Resources, having been included among 35 organizations of varying sizes lauded during its Summer 2021 recognition period. Excela first received this designation in 2016 and has remained a recipient each award period. This program honors companies that promote employee well-being, worksite health and wellness..

GetWell Loop

Slated to launch in early December, as a part of Excela’s commitment to improving patient experi ence, cardiac patients will be offered the GetWell Loop experience.

GetWell Loop is an electronic program that patients will be encouraged to register with prior to their cardiac procedure. It will allow the cardiac team to engage patients across their care journey through automated virtual check-ins and giving the team the ability to send education and information at the right time.

Care teams will be able to reach more patients and proactively intervene before costs and complications escalate, and patients feel like their care team is with them at every step.

Some of the benefits of GetWell Loop include:

n Engage patients before admission and after discharge with automated daily check-ins

n Receive actionable data that provides a real-time window into the patient’s status

n Increase adherence to patient care plans

n Ensure patients understand what to do, when to do it, and why

We look forward to offering this to our patients and improving their experience and outcomes.

Chip Chip Hooray!

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society recently delivered 625 chocolate chip cookies to Latrobe Hospital employees in recognition of their dedication and service to the community.

Pictured are Ann Albanesi and Renie Prengaman.

New Excela PerkCreate Beauty Salon & Spa

Enjoy a 10% discount on services at Create Beauty Salon & Spa when you show a valid Excela Health ID badge at time of purchase. The business is located at 840 S. Main Street in Greensburg. Questions? Call Allison Dziedzickie at 724-237-6909 or email team@createbeautysalon.com.

Lights of Love

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) continues the Lights of Love holiday tradition in 2022, with donations accepted for this special event which honors and memorializes loved ones.

For a suggested $8 per name, individuals can remember the family members and friends who impacted their lives but have passed away. Donations also can honor the people who bring meaning and joy to the contributor’s life now. There are several ways to participate. Previous donors have been mailed a brochure with instructions on how to complete. Donations also may be made online by visiting www.excelahealth.org/lightsoflove. Individuals who wish a pre-printed “Lights of Love” brochure or LAHAS membership application may call 724-537-1733, or email lahas@excelahealth.org.

Kudos & Recognition

Excela Health celebrates three nurses who have been recognized as 2022 Cameos of Caring® recipients. Created by the University of Pittsburgh in 1999, this honor celebrates exceptional caregivers across several disciplines. Excela Health through its member hospitals has been a program participant for more than a dozen years.

Samantha Nolan, BSN, RN, Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital Intensive Care Unit, represented the acute care setting. Lydia King, MSN, RN, PHRN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department, Excela Health Frick Hospital, was selected from the ambulatory care setting. Wendy Reynolds, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NE-BC, Clinical Director of the Family Additions Maternity Center at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital was selected by the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to receive recognition for Advanced Practice- Manager Focus.

The honorees were feted November 12 during the awards ceremony at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.

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November

n Lung Cancer Awareness Month

n National Home Care & Hospice Month

n Medical-Surgical Nurses Week I 11/1 to 11/7

n Urology Nurses and Associates Week I 11/1 to 11/7

n National Association of Medical Staff Services Awareness Week I 11/6 to 11/12

n Diabetes Education Week I 11/6 to 11/12

n Forensic Nurse Week I 11/6 to 11/12

n Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week I 11/6 to 11/12

n National Radiologic Technology Week I 11/7 to 11/13

n National Nurse Practitioner Week I 11/13 to 11/19

n Medical-Surgical Nurses Week I 11/1 to 11/7

Employee of the Month: October Correction

In our previous issue, we mistakenly identified Amber Dudash as an EHMG Employee of the Month when she is actually a Home Care & Hospice Employee of the Month. We apologize for the misinformation.

A Foundation of Support

The latest issue of the Foundation Newsletter includes recaps of various events that have been held in support of the Westmoreland/Frick Foundation and the Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation as well as new initiatives within the system that are supported by the Foundations.

Highlights in this issue include the groundbreaking ceremony for the future site of Excela Square at Connellsville, the unveiling of the specialty care outpatient site at Latrobe Hospital and the new robotic technology helping the fight against lung cancer, now available at Excela Health.

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Holiday Shopping at the WearHouse

Need the perfect gift for a coworker? Thinking about treating yourself this holiday season? Look no further than the Excela WearHouse! With dozens of styles, color options and logos - there is something for everyone.

To ensure delivery by Christmas, orders should be placed by November 23 at 5 p.m.

Happy Shopping!

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Holiday Shopping to Support the LAHAS

The Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society (LAHAS) invites you to celebrate the holiday season by purchasing Rada products for yourself or for someone special. With a year of experience, rave reviews have been received on a number of unique items such as the tomato slicer, bread knife, soups, and party dips. Other great items include cutlery, serving sets, nifty kitchen tools, cheeseballs, and spices. Rada items provide excellent quality, are priced reasonably and your purchase will raise funds for the LAHAS as they support Excela Latrobe Hospital and community events such as the Children’s Health Fair.

Purchasing Rada online is simple using the link below. All items purchased for Christmas should be ordered by December 10th to insure timely arrival. Thank you for your support.

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New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Frick Hospital

Emergency Department

Charleigh Bloom, HUC

Gillian Yourish, BSN Environmental Services

Michelle Richter, EVS Technician Laboratory Administration

Aslihan Sakar, Laboratory Technologist

Progressive Care Unit

Kelsey Dorman, Technical Partner

Bradley Johnson, Telemetry Technician

Latrobe Hospital

Emergency Department

Michael Emerick, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, BSN Lab-Phlebotomy Outreach

Madison Stutzman, Phlebotomist Nursing Administration

Wendy Varsafsky, Unit Clerk PCU 3NS

Viviane Gonzales, BSN

Westmoreland Hospital

Clinical Resource Management

Samantha Howard, Social Worker, MSW

Abbey Messner, Social Worker, MSW Human Resources - Employee Relations

Jennifer Provance, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Imaging Services

Elizabeth Frederick, MRI Technologist Inpatient Physical Therapy

Kelly Hoak, Speech Pathologist Lab - Administration

Jodi Mahaffey, Laboratory Technologist Lab - Phlebotomy Outreach

Nilda Isaacs, Phlebotomist

PCU 1D

Meredith King, Unit Clerk PCU 3D/3E

Casey Kenney, BSN

EHMG

Administration

Dana Hilty, Regional Practice Manager Administrative Float Pool

Roxane Filson, BSN

Amanda Hogg, Patient Services Associate Anesthesia

Alexander Bankov, MD Athletic Training

James Bridges, Athletic Trainer Cardiology

Greensburg

Anh Le, Orientation, Physician Assistant ENT

Latrobe

Victoria Lytwak, Orientation, Physician Assistant Family Medicine Latrobe

Billie Gray, LPN General Surgery

Greensburg

Daniel Vikartosky, Orientation, Physician Assistant Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Norwin

Jill Blasko, Clinical Administrative Assistant Keith Gilbert, Medical Assistant Pain Management Norwin

Melissa Jasko, RN Women’s Health – General Surgery

Lori Knapp, Patient Services Associate Value Base

Kortney Philips, Ambulatory Transition Care Coach

Excela Square at Latrobe

Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

Ashley Gess, Physical Therapist Assistant

Home Health & Hospice

Ralph Hoerner III, Physical Therapist