Excela Insight 9/22/2022

Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinics

Starting in October Register Now

The Excela Health 2022 Flu/Vaccine clinic will begin the first week in October. Influenza vaccination is mandatory on an annual basis for all physicians, employees, students, interns, volunteers, auxiliary members, contractors and vendors who provide care or service at any Excela Health setting.

Flu Shots: n Standard Quadrivalent: Available for ages 6 months to 64 years n Fluzone HD (High-dose): For ages 65+

*Should you choose to receive a flu shot from a retail pharmacy or your health care provider, please email documentation of that vaccination to flushotstatus@excelahealth.org by December 9, 2022. Please make sure your name is visible and clear on any documentation you send.

Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinics Starting in October

Continued

COVID Vaccine:

n First/Second doses for primary vaccination (only Comirnaty/Pfizer will be offered)

n Booster dose-Pfizer bivalent vaccine

*Please bring your COVID vaccination card if you are getting a second dose or booster dose.

If you are registering for a COVID vaccine, it is important to specify whether it is a first/second dose or a booster dose.

n Click here to view the schedule.

n Click here to register for your appointment.

Your Thoughts. Your Insights. Your Voice. Employee Engagement Survey

Our system-wide employee survey is now under way. We are conducting this survey to gain a better understanding of employee morale, satisfaction, and engagement at Excela Health. Your opinions are important to us and the survey is your opportunity to express them.

Each employee will receive their own invitation from SMD to participate in the survey. The email will be from survey@smdhr.com and is not spam. Please do not forward your email to anyone else. The email is for you and should not be forwarded to anyone. When received, please give it your prompt attention. All responses are strictly anonymous. Please be honest, thoughtful and candid when you complete your survey.

Excela Health Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, Center for Breast Health on the Radio

Dr. Sharon Goldstein and Sheila Farina, Nurse Navigator, will be featured on WHJB 107.1 Community Connections with Jennifer Miele to discuss breast health and the services offered at Excela Health on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Neighborhood Kids Program Returns

“Neighborhood Kids” is a family-based bereavement support program designed to bring families together during a time of loss and sadness, using alternative therapies such as art, music and pets to help children work through grief.

Free Gym Membership – Extended to December 31!

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New Option for Patients Scheduling Tests

The Well-Being Center has extended the free membership to the employee gyms to the end of 2022! To get started, fill out an enrollment packet located on the Employee Wellness Page on the intranet.

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EAP OpenResources:Communication

Talking about talking. Attain the skills to have open and effective communication at work and at home.

Select imaging appointments can now be selfscheduled online. If the patient’s appointment is eligible, they will receive a text message or email invite with a link to schedule their own imaging appointment. They will receive a text or email to schedule within 24 hours of their initial appointment. Currently, only patients who receive the text or email are able to schedule online.

Tests can also still be scheduled by calling Centralized Scheduling at 724-689-0100.

Your Employee Assistance Program can provide free, confidential, and independent support as well as assistance on any of the work, personal, and family challenges that life may bring.

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What do you do with the sad that you feel?

• Fred Rogers “ “

Creating a Strong Brand – Part Five

As humans, we tend to crave consistency in most, if not all aspects of our daily life. As marketers, we use this desire for consistency to create a brand. Branding a healthcare organization can include patient experiences, organizational values and the visual brand components that make the brand stand out (logo, colors, language). Consistency in branding contributes to brand recognition and can create trust and loyalty between the brand and its consumers.

5 key elements of a strong, consistent brand:

n A Mission Statement

n A Logo

n A Brand Color Palette

n Brand Guidelines

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marketing and communication of a brand significantly correlates with reaching new and existing audiences. According to the marketing “Rule of 7,” it takes an average of seven interactions with a brand/brand’s messaging before recall, a purchase or seek of service will occur. The more often we see, hear, read, or experience something, the better. Therefore, branding and brand messaging should be the same across all mediums. This is why it is important to work with the marketing team at Excela Health when starting a new project that may include fliers, video, photography and more. The marketing department protects the brand and makes sure we are delivering a consistent message to our patients, community members and staff.

Kudos & Recognition

“Our OB/GYN Team, Dr. Plevelich, Dr. Hildebrand, Dr. Nolfi & everyone else we saw in between were amazing every step of the way! The Nurses, Anesthesiologist, & everyone on the labor & delivery as well as post partum floor at Excela Health took phenomenal care of us!”

Facebook User

September

n Vascular Nurses Week I 9/4 to 9/10

n National Environmental Services Week I 9/11 to 9/17

n Neonatal Nurses Week I 9/12 to 9/18

n National Surgical Technologists Week I 9/18 to 9/24

n National Rehabilitation Week I 9/19 to 9/25

n Nursing Professional Development Week I 9/20 to 9/24

n Human Resource Professionals Day I 9/26

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

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.

Current Hot Jobs

All referral bonuses will be paid after the referral has successfully completed and worked 6-months of full-time Full-Timeemployment.AcuteCareRegistered Nurse - $2,500

Full-Time Clinical Nurse Coordinator (BSN) - $1,000 Full-Time LPN - $2,500 Full-Time EHMG LPN - $1,500 Full-Time EHMG RN - $2,500 Full-Time Athletic Trainer - $2,500 Full-Time Home Health RN - $5,000

Weekend Physical Therapist Home Health - $3,000 Full-Time Medical Assistant - $1,500 Full-Time OR RN - $5,000 Full-Time RN Nursing Home Support Behavioral Health - $2,500 Full-Time Surgical Tech - $2,500 WH Perioperative RN - $5,000

Full-Time Respiratory Therapist WH - $1,000 Full-Time CRNA - $5,000 Full-Time Radiology Technologist WH/LH - $2,500 Senior Systems Analyst - $1,000

Any questions regarding referral bonuses should be directed to your human resources representative.

Opportunity

Begins Here

New Faces: Welcome to Excela Health

Frick Hospital

Laboratory Services

Jerrica Allen, Phlebotomist

Amore Ford, Phlebotomist

Patient Transport

Travis Hufford, Transporter

Latrobe Hospital

Environmental Services

Agnes Daugherty, Environmental Services Technician

Holly Gariepy, Environmental Services

AmariahServicesJonathonTechnicianSwetof,EnvironmentalTechnicianDunbar,NutritionService

Intensive Care Unit

Specialist

Madison Loos, Registered Nurse, BSN Med/Surg 4S

Benjamin Hansel Jr., Registered Nurse, BSN Nursing Pool

Jessica Kos, Technical Partner

Patient Transport

Hannah Botteicher-Horn, Patient Transporter

Westmoreland Hospital

Behavioral Health

Peyton Feathers, Behavioral Health Technician

Communications

Catherine Rudy, Telecommunications Representative Emergency Department

Kimberly Frech, Technical Partner

Environmental Services

Jessica Atinkah, Environmental Services Technician

Food and Nutrition Services

Jennifer Squires, Nutrition Services Specialist Heart Center

Keeley Grguric, Cardiovascular Technologist

Imaging Services

Maria Denitti, Imaging Aide

Laundry and Linen

Sydney Smith, Laundry Aide Nursing Pool

Sarah Luffy, Technical Partner Outpatient Rehabilitation

Samantha Wolfe, Patient Scheduler Patient Transport

Leah Policarpio, Patient Transporter

PCU 1D

Kaitlynn McCutcheon, Technical Partner Pharmacy

Kaycie Gavin, Clinical Pharmacist

Mitch Golden, Clinical Lab Assistant

Kelli Milne, Pharmacy Technician

PrePost Interventional

Stephen Henderson, ALS Technician Respiratory Care Services

Bruce Gunnoe, Respiratory Assistant - Student Kelly Ladisic, Respiratory Therapist

EHMG

Athletic Training Service

Joseph Chappie, Athletic Trainer Family Medicine Blairsville

Ashly Keefe, Patient Services Associate Internal Medicine

Greensburg

Peyton Leichliter, Patient Services Associate Orthopedics

Norwin

Patricia Polo, Patient Services Associate

Excela Square at Latrobe

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Angelica Fischer, Rehabilitation Technician

Marley Smith, Physical Therapist

Home Health & Hospice

Kevin Giddings, Counselor, Spiritual Care

Phil Jamison, Counselor, Bereavement

Brittany Woody, Patient Services Coordinator