May 20, 2021
Volume 4 Issue 10
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Available to Children 12 Years of Age and older Page 2 Mask Are Required in Healthcare Facilities Page 2 Fidelity Investments is Here to Help with Financial Questions Page 3 Westmoreland County Community College Recognizes Two Excela Health Employees Page 4 A Word on Wellness Page 4 Employee Engagement New Faces
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Accolades for Patient Safety Continue, National Recognition Reaffirms Commitment To Quality Care Excela Health continues to be recognized for exceptional patient care, with Excela Westmoreland Hospital once again receiving an “A” in The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grades. The designation comes for the second consecutive grading period and reaffirms Excela Health’s continuing efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. The Leapfrog Group is a national organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. Nationally, only 906 hospitals received an “A” for the period. In Pennsylvania, Excela Health Westmoreland is one of 56 facilities to do so. Excela Latrobe Hospital maintained its “B” for this evaluation period; Excela Frick Hospital does not have sufficient data to be rated in this program.
Mammography Services Returning to Westmoreland Hospital Beginning Monday, May 24, mammography services will move from the current location at Weatherwood to Westmoreland Hospital. Patients will enter through the Excela Health Heart, Lung & Vascular Institute and will be instructed from there. To schedule an appointment call: 724-689-0100
Schedule Your Yearly Mammogram
Baseline ImPACT® Testing Baseline ImPACT® testing is an important tool in the prevention of concussive consequences for our youth. Excela Health is offering baseline ImPACT® testing for kids 10-18 years of age in office or via telehealth for $25 between the dates of June 7 and August 27. Kids ages 5-9 can be tested in office for the same fee. Every test will be checked for validity by one of our experts, and results will be discussed with the athlete and/or parent. Call 724-689-1070 to schedule a test. Read more
Expert Care. Here.
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In the News Beckman Coulter’s Workflow Automation for Mid-Volume Laboratories May 19
“For large laboratories, total lab automation (TLA) is a reality today. However, for medium-volume labs like ours that process fewer than 4,000 tests per day, comprehensive workflow-automation solutions haven’t been an option,” says Susan Enciso, system supervisor of chemistry, Excela Health. Read more. Excela Health's Bereavement Counselors Help Those Grieving Amid the Pandemic May 18
As Pennsylvania’s new coronavirus cases fall to October lows and vaccinations steadily rise in Westmoreland County, grief triggered by loss during the pandemic continues to linger within the community. Read more. Coronavirus Vaccines for Homebound Individuals Underway in Westmoreland May 17
“EMS providers around the county are working with Excela Health, the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety and the United Way to connect coronavirus vaccines to homebound adults.” Read more.
COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Available to Children 12 Years of Age and older Excela Health is offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to those ages 12 and over on the following dates: June 3 and June 4, 2021 I 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (first dose) June 24 and June 25, 2021 I 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (second dose) Vaccinations will be given at the Excela Health Vaccine Center located in the Excela Square at Norwin plaza (formerly Galaxy Fitness). Appointments are required. Online registration for these events will begin on May 25, 2021. If you do not have computer access you may schedule an appointment by dialing 724-689-1690 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday - Friday to schedule an appointment. These vaccinations clinics are not limited to adolescents. Anyone ages 12 and older is welcome! Again, you must have an appointment. PAPERWORK: An immunization consent form will need to be completed by everyone wishing to receive a vaccine. Anyone under 18 must have their consent form filled out by a parent or guardian. Parents and guardians may accompany their children under age 18 to the clinic. Students and family members are asked to bring a state-issued ID. They should also bring their medical / prescription insurance to the clinic if available. If they have a copy of the insurance card, it would be most helpful to attach it to the back of the immunization consent form. There is no out of pocket cost to anyone receiving the vaccine (regardless of whether they have insurance). Anyone presenting without an insurance card will still receive a vaccine.
Mask Are Required in Healthcare Facilities Masks are still required in healthcare settings and congregate living sites including all Excela Health facilities. This includes hospitals, physician offices, QuikDraw locations, outpatient rehabilitation locations, medical parks and squares, and speciality offices. View updated policies and guidelines
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Employee Engagement Calling All 2021 Excela Health Graduates Do you have a 2021 graduate at home you want to recognize or are you one yourself? We will be honoring employees and/or their children or stepchildren who are graduating from high school, college or technical school. The graduation gallery will be posted in a special edition of Excela Insight. To submit information click here. Submissions due by June 4.
Graduation Album
Kudos & Recognition Excela Health Telemedicine Kudos “Telehealth visits have worked very, very well for myself and family. In particular, Dr. Christopher Rihn has been really good for and with us!” Facebook Comment
Department/Service Line Recognitions
Whether you're dealing with a life change or thinking about future plans, Fidelity Investments can help. No matter where you are, or what you care about, you can get the help you need. Join your Fidelity Retirement Planner for a complimentary learning event.
May Better Hearing and Speech Month National Critical Care Awareness and Recognition Month Oncology Nursing Month Nurses Month 5/16 to 5/23 Healthcare Technology Management Week (BIOMED) 5/16 to 5/22 National EMS Week
Get a Handle on Your Current Student Loan Debt Join this live web workshop and learn about a variety of student loan repayment options and strategies to help you find a better way to pay off your student debt. • June 10, noon - register here
June 6/1 National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day 6/17 to 6/24 National Nursing Assistants Week 6/21 to 6/25 National Healthcare Risk Management Week
Fidelity Investments is Here to Help with Financial Questions
Fire Extinguisher Sale Advanced Fire Company is once again partnering with Excela Health for the annual fire extinguisher sale available to all staff. They are providing commercial grade fire extinguishers that staff can purchase for home use. All sales are handled directly through AFC and deliveries are done the second week in October which is National Fire Prevention Week.
Want to have your department/service line recognized? Click here to submit information.
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
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Employee Engagement Westmoreland County Community College Recognizes Two Excela Health Employees
EAP Update: Anxiety and Awareness
Westmoreland County Community College named Glenn Repko of Latrobe as the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus and Mary Jakubek of Latrobe as the 2021 Aspiring Alumnus during the 50th commencement video ceremony held May 7.
Washington EAP services released a new online seminar free to Excela Health employees to learn tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and awareness. This session identifies ways to cope with and manage anxiety in your daily life.
Repko is currently the clinical director of Health Care Support at Excela Health. In this role, he oversees approximately 200 employees including the staffing and support teams, the telecommunications department, and the transport/escort department and nursing supervisors for Westmoreland Hospital.
For access to the webinar, click here and use the Work-Life login code “excela” then click on “Online Seminars” to find all available seminars.
Mary will complete her nursing program requirements this December, and plans to walk Westmoreland’s commencement stage again next May as a nursing graduate and RN. Jakubek has diligently pursued her studies while working full time as a certified medical assistant for the general surgical group at Excela Health.
A Word on Wellness
Don’t miss out on the 2021 Wellness Program! Not sure how it works? View the video below for an overview of the program.
By The Numbers
Wellness Programs Completed to Date
Biometric Screenings Completed to Date
1,836 1,690 776 1,221
Vs. This Time Last Year
Vs. This Time Last Year
Total Biometric Screenings Needing Completed
Employees who Received the COVID-19 Vaccine
2,621 2,841 4
New Faces Frick Hospital
EHMG
Food and Nutrition Services Paige Snyder, Nutrition Services Specialist Progressive Care Unit Kate Kopf, RN
Family Medicine Excela Square Frick Family Medicine Jennnifer Sperko, Patient Services Associate Diagnostic Associates Latrobe Emily Sestak, Patient Services Associate Neurology Greensburg Amber Geary, Patient Services Associate Gastroenterology Greensburg Jenna Cessna, LPN
Latrobe Hospital Environmental Services Shaila Stormer, Environmental Services Technician Food and Nutrition Services Rachelle Krehlik, Nutrition Services Specialist Neurology/Joint Works Laura Strawn, BSN Perianesthesia Mary Tiboni, BSN Progressive Cardiac Unit Staci Barkley, Technical Partner
Home Care & Hospice Home Care Darci Williamson, Direct Care Partner
Westmoreland Hospital Behavioral Health Crisis Center Alicia Browset, RN Environmental Services Tammy Ashbaigh, Environmental Services Technician Zachary Deemer, Environmental Services Technician Inpatient Physical Therapy Sarah McClelland, Occupational Therapist Nursing Pool Crystal Jones, Patient Safety Associate Robyn Puhalla, RN System Float Safety Services Jennifer Linsenbigler, Employee Health Representative
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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.
$45,250 paid to employees for referrals in Q3 of FY21! 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. FT Acute Care Registered Nurse - $2,500 FT Clinical Nurse Coordinator (BSN) - $1,000 FT EHMG LPN - $1,500 FT EHMG RN - $2,500 FT Home Health RN - $3,000 FT Medical Assistant- $1,500 FT OR RN - $5,000 FT RN Nursing Home Support Behavioral Health - $2,500 FT Surgical Tech - $2,500 FT Perioperative Registered Nurse - $5,000 FT Respiratory Therapist Westmoreland Hospital - $1,000 FT CRNA - $5,000 FT Home Health Aide - $3,000 Weekend Physical Therapist Home Care & Hospice - $3,000 Supervisor Rehab Services - $1,000 *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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