September 10, 2020 Flu Season is Upon Us Page 2 Dr, Suzanne Putnam Joins Delmont Family Medicine Page 2 New Breast Cancer Support Group via Zoom Page 3 We Want to Hear from You Page 4 SparkPittsburgh Step Challenge Page 4 Employee Engagement Page 4 New Faces Page 5 New Faces Page 6
Volume 3 Issue 20 Employee Engagement Survey Coming Soon An Employee Engagement Survey will be sent to employees starting September 14. This survey helps to measure our improvements over the past eighteen months not only as a system but also for individual teams. Residents will have the opportunity to complete the survey as well. The survey will close on September 27. EHMG Physicians will receive a separate survey on September 14 and will close on October 19. Advanced Practice Providers are asked to please complete both surveys. Employees hired after June 14 will not receive the survey and will instead receive an onboarding survey. Interns, temporary employees, and staff on leave will not receive a survey. If you have additional questions about the survey, ask your manager – or call your HR Employment Specialist.
MAKING ENGAGEMENT HAPPEN YOUR FEEDBACK IN ACTION
Celebrate Grandparents Day September 13
Wash Your Hands- Physically, but Emotionally as Well
Moments may look different this year, but they can be just as special! Becoming a grandparent is a day to be remembered. We are happy to share the moment these women become grandparents and got to see their granddaughter for the very first time.
Maureen Ceidro, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice Bereavement Counselor invites you to wash your hands not only physically, but emotionally as well. Follow along with this meditation:
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In the News Excela Health Hires New Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Tiesi, new Excela Health Chief Operating Officer, has broad experience and “a solid track record of helping organizations advance their quality initiatives and improve service to patients,” Excela Health CEO John M. Sphon said in a statement. Read more. So long, Monroeville: Medical equipment company moving to Westmoreland County MedCare, which operates a number of clinics and retail outlets in western and central Pennsylvania, was formed by Excela Health before adding partners Heritage Valley Health System, Conemaugh Health System, Butler Health System, Washington Health System, Indiana Regional Medical Center and the most recent member, UPMC. Read more. Experts Weigh In on Best Time to Get a Flu Vaccine “It is, of course, critically important to receive the flu vaccine this year more than ever in light of COVID-19,” Kathleen Rosatti, director of Clinical Outcomes Management for Excela Health said. “We need to do everything that we can in order to not overwhelm healthcare resources.” Read more.
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Flu Season is Upon Us Schedule Your Flu Shot Flu shots are once again available to all employees, physicians and volunteers. This year registration is required if obtaining a flu shot through Excela Health due to social distancing. You may view the schedule here or by visiting the calendar of events on EH Web here. You will be able to select a time that best suits your schedule. Appointments can also be made by calling the Call Center at 1-877-771-1234.
Mask On Currently masks are required of everyone at all times. Those that have an approved exemption would still be required to continue wearing a mask during flu season if the pandemic requirement of wearing a mask should change.
Update Your CI Board It’s time to prepare for the coming flu season. Protect our patients, your coworkers, friends and family by protecting yourself. Print and display the updated CI Board flier here.
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National Patient Safety Goal Audit Reminder The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals were developed to assure that national recognized safety standards were developed and implemented across the industry to reduce preventable harm events. To assure compliance at Excela Health and heighten awareness of the importance of these processes, this requires that we conduct proactive internal audits of our processes. The audit for the month of September is patient suicide screenings. This coincides with National Suicide Prevention month. Patient Safety is a “team sport” and requires that we all work together to make this happen. To view the patient suicide screening fact sheet, click here. If you have any questions please reach out to a Quality Analyst or Patient Safety Officer.
Dr. Suzanne Putnam has Joined Delmont Family Medicine Dr. Suzanne Putnam is now seeing patients at Delmont Family Medicine! Dr. Putnam will continue to see patients at Saltsburg Family Medicine where she has practiced for 20 years. Patients can call 724-468-8764 to schedule an appointment or use the Find a Doc tool on www.excelahealth.org to request an appointment.
Meet Dr. Ryan Flanigan Meet Dr. Ryan Flanigan, orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery of the foot and ankle. Dr. Flanigan enjoys being able to treat patients of all ages for sports injuries, fracture work and reconstructive surgeries. “We get to impact people and their lives in a variety of different ways, so it keeps things very interesting on our end.” Request an appointment here.
New Breast Cancer Support Group Our Clubhouse, in partnership with Excela Health, is providing "Living Life with Breast Cancer", a virtual support group held via Zoom. This monthly meeting is for people diagnosed with breast cancer. Meetings will offer an expert presentation and facilitated discussion. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register please contact: Colleen Dwyer, LCSW cdwyer@ourclubhouse.org with (412) 338-1919. A Virtual Support Group via Zoom
Breast Cancer
Patient and Family Education Committee
Have you ever thought “I wish we had Excela-specifc education to give to patients?” If so – you may be a perfect fit for the Patient and Family Education Committee. This committee is dedicated to providing quality, standardized, branded education to our patients and their families. The committee has developed a process to review educational materials that includes proofreading for spelling and readability and will ensure the education is branded with the Excela Health logo. To learn more about the review process for educational documents, visit the Patient and Family Education Committee intranet page. If you would like to be a part of this group, dedicated to ensuring that we provide quality education to our patients, please email Deb Moffa at dmoffa@excelahealth.org.
Employee Assistance Program The Secret to Work-Life Balance September Online Seminar Coming September 15, this session provides insight into the key points to maintaining a healthy work-life relationship. Access Here Financial Tools on the Web Live Virtual Session On September 22 at noon and 2 p.m. this 30 minute Zoom session will be an overview of the EAP website and consultation services that can help you to manage your finances. Learn How to Join Here Legal Resources on the Web Live Virtual Session On September 24 at noon and 2 p.m. this 30 minute Zoom session will be an overview of the EAP website and legal tools. Learn How to Join Here How to Access EAP Website For access to the webinars, use the Work-Life login code “excela”. Access Here
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Employee Engagement We Want to Hear from You The strengthened smoke-free policy goes into effect in only a few short months on November 19. Questions about the new policy are welcome and can be submitted here. Once effective, tobacco use and tobacco smoking alternatives such as e-cigarettes or vaping by Excela Health employees will be strictly prohibited during the employees’ shift or work hours. Employees who use these products can begin to prepare now with the help of the Excela Health Well-Being Center.
SparkPittsburgh Step Challenge Join Excela Health for the annual SparkPittsburgh StepChallenge, an interactive step challenge designed to help move staff towards better health. Excela Health employees will compete against others to win elite prizes and prove you work for one of the healthiest and most active companies in Western Pennsylvania! Learn more and sign up here.
Excela Nursing- Earn CEUs from the Comfort of Your Home The Greater Latrobe Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Ripple Effect Leadercast, Thursday, October 15, via live stream. Nurses are encouraged to register for this exciting Leadercast event and can earn up to 4.5 hours of CEUs for participating! As a special PERK from the Chamber, receive $5 off of your registration with code Excela, learn more here.
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Kudos & Recognition Thank You Latrobe Hospital 3 North Nurses “The nurses here care, it’s not about the job, they are caring and put the patient first. The nurses update me with all the new orders and keep me informed.”
Department/Service Line Recognitions September 9/13 to 9/20- Nephrology Nurses Week 9/14 to 9/18- National Nurses in Staff Development Week 9/14 to 9/20- National Neonatal Nurses Week 9/20 to 9/26- National Surgical Technologists Week 9/21 to 9/27- National Rehabilitation 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
New Faces Frick Hospital
Westmoreland Hospital
Food and Nutrition Services Alexis Hensel, Nutrition Specialist Imaging Services Melissa Swanson, Radiology Technologist Intensive Care Unit Amy Biller, RN
Electrocardiology Breanna Tryon, Cardiovascular Technician Family Additions Maternity Center Melanie Estright, Surgical Technician I Human Resources Barbara Outrich, Benefits Specialist Intensive Care Unit Madeline Knizner, BSN Courtney Peddicord, RN Laboratory Services Tyler Caricato, Assistant Laboratory Technologist Patient Transport Skylea Burrow, Patient Transporter Cheyenne Roy, Patient Transporter PCU 1D Stephen Pergantis, RN Perioperative Services Emily Frey, RN Step Down Unit Briana Hozak, RN Volunteer Services Mary Albright, Concierge Pamela Siegel, Concierge Weight Management Center Taylor Sivak, BSN, Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Latrobe Hospital Central Processing Markie McClain, Central Service Technician Emergency Department Erin Levy, BSN Environmental Services Destiny Hullenbaugh, Environmental Services Technician Food and Nutrition Services Cindy Huey, Nutrition Services Specialist Imaging Services Morgan Vasbinder, Radiology Technologist Laboratory Services Rhonda Sofranko, Phlebotomist Respiratory Care Services Amanda Krause, Registered Respiratory Therapist
Excela Square at Norwin Imaging Services Amanda Kaufman, Imaging Aide
Outpatient Rehabilitation Mountain View Mackenzie McMackin, Rehabilitation Technician
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Home Care & Hospice
Anesthesia Latrobe Jessica Devine, CRNA Behavioral Health Ahmed Jahangeer, M.D. Cardiology Greensburg Laura Steiner, BSN Robert Pearce, M.D. Family Medicine Ligonier Family Medicine Ricki Jo Yeager, Medical Assistant Internal Medicine Westmoreland Center for Internal Medicine Kaily McLenegan, LPN Obstetrics and Gynecology Greensburg Bailey Best, LPN Occupational Medicine Amanda Thompson, Medical Assistant Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Excela Square at Norwin Amanda Dzambo, Medical Assistant Pulmonology Westmoreland Hospital Euhan Lee, M.D.
Administration Amy Kiel, Medical Secretary Home Care Randi Gerda, Certified Nursing Assistant Occupational Therapy Michael Wielobob, Occupational Therapist Skilled Nursing Douglas Kwak, RN Kelly Raschiatore, BSN