In Roads
Inside information for the employees of Mercy Medical Center
ICU is making strides in patient care with the ABCDE Bundle What is the ABCDE Bundle?
The ABCDE Bundle is an evidence-based, organizational approach to the management of acutely ill patients and includes the following components:
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” - Lao Tzu
ABC – Awakening and Breathing Trial Coordination D – Delirium Assessment and Management E – Early Exercise and Progressive Mobility
Fill your plate with superfoods Each of the next several In Roads will feature a different superfood and its health benefits.
Spinach
The ABCDE Bundle consists of multiple, interdependent components that are designed to: • • •
Improve collaboration among clinical team members Standardize care processes Break the cycle of oversedation and prolonged attachment to a ventilator that can lead to delirium and weakness.
A multidisciplinary team (PT, RCP, ICU RNs) ambulated* a patient in our very own ICU on the 1st of October (shown in the picture above). Congratulations to the team for ensuring best practice for our ICU patients! *ambulate: to walk about or move from place to place (Dictionary.com)
Spinach is a great source of iron, which is a key component in red blood cells that fuel our muscles with oxygen for energy. But researchers in Sweden recently identified another way in which these greens might keep you charged: compounds found in spinach actually increase the efficiency of our mitochondria, the energy-producing factories inside our cells. That means eating a cup of cooked spinach a day may give you more lasting power on the elliptical machine (or in your daily sprint to catch the bus).
Frequently Asked Questions From the 2014 Open Forums Q:
What programs do we have in place to ensure that the spirit of Hello humankindness is not only for our patients, but also for the frontline staff and employees?
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Building a powerful brand requires that everyone in the organization do their part to deliver the experience where brand and mission meet every day. And we are all the most important part of that equation. Employees and leaders alike are brand ambassadors. As leaders, we are moving on several fronts to ensure that we are listening to your concerns, and acting on those areas where the need is greatest. We have a number of efforts underway to address employee concerns. One area that has been identified as a problem or barrier to great care is the physical space for our employees. Significant upgrades to our buildings and grounds are currently being undertaken across the system. One key area of these improvements will be to employee and physician lounges. Having a comfortable, clean space to relax for our employees is one important step we are undertaking to ensure humankindness is for our staff as well as our patients. Another major step is our nursing leadership’s current study of staffing and related issues,
described in a previous Q&A from the Open Forum. We have also already begun a major effort to improve communications with our employees –both sharing information and listening. The recent Open Forums with Lloyd Dean and senior leadership are being followed up with Town Halls in every facility, so that all employees can hear the information, ask questions, and share concerns. Over the last year, we have worked on enhancing communications in our facilities with more frequent newsletters and an increased use of face-to-face huddles and employee-leadership meetings.
A Second Chance to Review Your Benefits Elections The Total Rewards Portal reopened for a “correction period” that began Tuesday, Nov. 18, and continues through Monday, Nov. 24. During this time, employees are encouraged to log back into the Total Rewards Portal to make sure they have the benefits and coverage they want for 2015, and if not, to make corrections. You’ll also get a second chance if you did not make benefit elections during the Open Enrollment period. Check your mailbox at home for a postcard with more details. And if you opted to receive Open Enrollment text messages, you’ll get one of those too. You may even get a reminder email from HR. So don’t miss this chance to make sure you have the benefits that are best for you. It will be your last opportunity to make changes before benefits become effective on Jan. 1.
All of these efforts are part of a total commitment to enhancing employee engagement and morale. They will continue, and we will add other programs and will be seeking feedback when Darryl Robinson, our chief human resources officer, visits every facility during the coming months, to listen to employee concerns and questions.
Gift Shop News Employee Discount Week Halloween 2014 Marty Nambatac had a pleasant morning surprise when a “walker” (Loretta Stuart Edgerton) appeared at her desk in Administration on Halloween.
20%
November 16—22
Christmas is here at the Gift shop! Stop by and find the perfect gift: • Williraye Studio Christmas • Willow Tree Christmas • Official NFL cell phone holders, and wallets for men/women (NY Giants, Raiders, Cowboys, 49ers)
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Is Here The open enrollment period for 2015 coverage under the Affordable Care Act – Nov. 15 to Feb. 15 – is an important time for many people in the communities we serve, and it’s also important for Dignity Health. The health exchanges and Medicaid expansion will allow us to care for more people and to grow as an organization. Please do all you can to tell our patients, who are living without health insurance, that these benefits are available to them.
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Open enrollment for health coverage in 2015 under the Affordable Care Act extends from Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. Coverage for those who sign up by Dec. 15 will begin on Jan. 1,
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No one can be denied health insurance or charged more money because of their medical history. Subsidies are available that will help many individuals and families afford health insurance. And millions of additional people will qualify for Medicaid. Insurance is important so that individuals and their families can access the medical care they need, when they need it, at an affordable price. And in 2015, people who don’t have coverage will have to pay a penalty. Everyone is welcome to visit www.dignityhealth.org/enroll to learn more about signing up for coverage, making changes to their current ACA plan or finding a physician.
Mercy’s Relay for Life Team If you aren’t able to join Mercy’s Relay for Life team, maybe you can help our team reach our goal of raising $2,400. We are currently doing 2 fundraisers: •
See’s Candy (orders due Nov. 26th)
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Popcorn Palace (orders due Nov. 24th)
See the items you can order through each fundraiser in the attachments of the email In Roads was sent with. You can send your orders by email to lindsey.gallagher@dignityhealth.org or come to Administration and turn in your order to Lindsey Gallagher. If you would like to join our Relay for Life team, sign up by clicking on the link below: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_ id=68346&pg=team&team_id=1703510
Improve Literacy in Merced Co.
Tutor an Adult @ the Library!
Help an Adult Learn to Read Become a Volunteer Tutor! Tutor Orientation: Tue. 12/2/14, 6-7:30p (Orientation is prerequisite to Training)
Tutor Training: Sat. 12/6/14,10a-5:30p Both events free @ the Merced Main Library RSVP for each event
Call 209-385-7391 to reserve your space today. Library
Red Velvet Christmas Mercy Medical Center’s employee Christmas party
Saturday, December 6, 2014 Pavilion @ Merced Fairgrounds (Across from the building we used last year)
No Host Bar 6:30pm - 11:00pm Dinner served by EspaĂąas 7:00pm - 8:00pm Dancing 8:00pm - 11:30pm Seats are limited to 520 guests this year! Employees may get one ticket for themselves and purchase one guest ticket for $5.00. Tickets are available at Mercy Medical Center Administration, HR, and the Family Care Clinic. You do not need a ticket if you plan on coming to dance after dinner. Tickets will not be collected after 8:30pm. Tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, November 18
Bring a toy to donate to the Merced Fire & Kops for Kids
Celebrate a life
Celebrate a Life provides an opportunity to pause, remember and honor friends and family with a Reflection Ceremony & Christmas Tree Lighting followed by a Caroling Performance and Refreshments.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
5:30pm - Reflection Ceremony & Tree Lighting Mercy Cancer Center • 3850 North G Street • Merced
6:00pm Caroling Performance & Refreshments Mercy Medical Center Main Lobby • 333 Mercy Avenue • Merced
All gifts will benefit an ENT(Ear, Nose & Throat) Navigation System for Mercy Medical Center Tree Top Tribute For a gift of $1,000, the donor will receive a replica of the Tree Top Ornament. In addition, those honored will be recognized during the Holiday Season on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and be recognized in our Reflection Program.
Tribute For a gift of $100, those honored will be recognized during the Holiday Season on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and be recognized in our Reflection Program. A special name tag will be hung on our Trees for the honoree.
Light Up A Life For a gift of $500, those honored will be recognized during the Holiday Season on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and be recognized in our Reflection Program. A special name tag will be hung on our Trees for the honoree and the donor will receive a Celebrate a Life engraved *ornament.
Honor For a gift of $50, those honored will be recognized during the Holiday Season on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and be recognized in our Reflection Program. A special name tag will be hung on our Trees for the honoree.
Celebration For a gift of $250, those honored will be recognized during the Holiday Season on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and be recognized in our Reflection Program. A special name tag will be hung on our Trees for the honoree and the donor will receive a Celebrate a Life engraved *ornament.
Star Light For a gift of $25, those honored will have a special name tag hung on our Christmas Trees during the Holiday Season with recognition on our Electronic Donor Wall in Mercy’s Main Lobby and, be given recognition in our Reflection Program.
*Ornaments will be mailed to your home after the holiday season to adorn your tree in the coming year.
For more information call the Mercy Foundation at (209) 564-4200.
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