I think Joseph Gordon Levitt would probably scramble for the role. — Jacob Marsh v I would like to be played by... Karen Walker — Chris Reybrouck v A pre- “The Sting”, post- “The Hustler” Paul Newman. — Andon Ticco v Danny DeVito. — Sean Tulumello v James Franco would play me in a movie of my life. This is obvious. — Sal Sciandra v If Hollywood made my life into a movie, I would be played by Rosie Perez. — Magali Maldonado v If only my hair was cooler, I’d love Tilda Swinton to play me! — Lindsay Zasada v I’d play myself, and Ryan Gosling would play my boyfriend. The cuddle scene might require a few dozen takes, but I’m committed. — John Carocci
Christina West.................................. September 3 Deanna Ellis...................................... September 7 Tatesha Russell................................. September 9 Andre’ Stokes................................... September 9 Brianna Barrett................................ September 10 Maria Marchinda............................ September 10 Stephanie Mineo............................. September 10 Michael Lee..................................... September 10 Bridget McClain.............................. September 10 Abby Depczynski............................. September 11 Corinne Henderson......................... September 11 Kimberly Lombard........................... September 15 Dr. Fatai Gbadamosi........................ September 16 Julie Vaughan.................................. September 17 Robert Baird.................................... September 18 Shannon Bryant.............................. September 20 Julie Falk.......................................... September 22 Emma Hamilton.............................. September 23 Dana McHale................................... September 25 Corey Mohr..................................... September 25 Sheila Hunt...................................... September 25 Deion Simmons............................... September 26 James Weaver................................. September 26 Harry Charnock............................... September 27 James Sheehan............................... September 27 Garrett Dicembre............................ September 28 Teresa Lane..................................... September 29
Don’t Take Back Problems Sitting Down! by Jakob Willoughby
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ecause of changes in lifestyle and typical workplace tasks, our automated age puts us at additional risk for back stress. Sitting incorrectly, along with the additional pounds we may gain, places as much of a dangerous burden on our backs as incorrectly lifting a heavy load. Slouching puts undue stress on your lower back, so if you’re experiencing pain, try to follow a few of these tips: Make sure your chair is correctly adjusted. Your feet should comfortably rest on the floor, your knees spaced away from the seat, while you make full contact with the back rest. All of our chairs should have adjustable armrests as well. Be mindful of your workspace and angle. For optimum results, the top of your monitor should be at eye level. Your keyboard and desk should be at a comfortable elbow level. When you’re able, try to stand up and
adjust, ideally every thirty minutes. If you’re unable to leave your station, at least shift your position, or stretch in place. Many of you drive during the course of your daily duties. This can also put gratuitous stress on your back. Some tricks for your vehicle are: Use a neutral position when gripping the wheel, by placing your hands at the nine and three o’clock spots. Like at your workstation, it is also important to stop and stand occasionally on long driving trips. Try to walk a few moments if you can. Adjust your seat to allow your knees to be bent, not stretched. Using a small lumbar pillow and a reclined angle will ease pressure as well. Try to change the angle of your adjustment from time to time. There are also lifestyle issues that impact spinal health, but hopefully these tips will make work less of a pain in your back. C
Evergreen can now access more than 50 online, on-demand training modules through the Human Rights Campaign’s HEI (Healthcare Equality Index). These free, CME- accredited modules are designed to help us improve the care we offer to the LGBTQ community. For complete course listings and descriptions, or to register for courses, visit hrc.org/hei/lgbt-training. Use Facility ID 65002, and Security Code HRC. Questions? Please contact Kimberly Lombard via email or by telephone at extension 5222. The Healthcare Equality Index is a national benchmarking tool that evaluates policies and practices regarding equity and inclusion of LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees. In 2016, more than two thousand healthcare facilities were evaluated nationwide. Evergreen has been recognized as a Healthcare Equality Index “Leader in Healthcare Equality” each year since 2013.
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does summer end? A quick consult with the indispensable Old Farmer’s Almanac tells me right down to the minute: September 22 at 10:21 a.m. A precise answer, no doubt, but it doesn’t quite sit right with me. Like with many things in life, the truth remains elusive. First of all, September 22 just seems way too late. All the routine activities that make up our lives are well into full swing by then. Plus, anyone who has ever sat in a stuffy classroom, wearing scratchy new school clothes, can tell you that there is nothing even remotely summer-like about the experience. The last day of school vacation seems a more appropriate marker. Maybe Labor Day weekend? There are still other options that aren’t so calendar specific. Summer may be over when…
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I grab a blanket and forgo the fan/air conditioner at bedtime.
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I wake up with a black and white beagle staring me in the face. I know the dog days of summer (sorry) are over when Aggie leaves her usual sleeping spot on the cool tiled bathroom floor and snuggles in between my wife and me.
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It makes more sense to bury my swimming trunks in a seldom-used dresser drawer than leave them out along with beach towels and sunscreen.
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I stop wearing shorts every waking minute that I’m not at work. This is much to the relief of my children, my neighbors, and the population at large, and gives them all something to look forward to every autumn.
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A hot dog at dinner time indicates that something has gone horribly awry with other, more elaborate dinner plans.
Perhaps the most personal indicator for me is the moment I realize that I have once again fallen short of my annual summertime goal: to spend at least as much time swimming as it takes to set up, maintain, and winterize the pool (oops — mentioned the “W word”). Summertime is so fleeting in these parts. I try to hold onto it as long as I can, knowing that I’ll wake up one morning soon and find a blanket of leaves in my yard. Maybe the thing to hold onto, if not the season itself, is the memory of precious time enjoyed with family and friends. So I hold up a s’more in salute, and look back with gratitude on those weeks: nights with the family “with nothing particular to do”, swimming at Chapman Dam, hiking around in the Allegheny National Forest, campfires, picnics (before hot dogs had worn out their welcome), and late night ice cream excursions. But my reverie must go on hold for the moment. I haven’t opened my winterization kit yet, and may still have a shot at getting some of that pool time in! Connections
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Your continued dedication and hard work are noticed and appreciated - Management Team
Every fall I go to Vermont and spend a few days cooking, drinking, and relaxing with friends. — Jacob Marsh A The annual visit to Pumpkinville, to get hot pumpkin donuts. I go way out in the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin, while drinking (spiked) hot cider. Nothing better! — Chris Reybrouck A My favorite autumn activity is going hiking on a crisp, sunny day with the leaves crunching under my feet, then grabbing a hot cider and warm cinnamon sugar donut as my reward. — Melissa Murray A Sleeping. — Andon Ticco A My favorite autumn activity is wine tasting amongst the beautiful fall foliage in the Finger Lakes Region! — Danielle Shaw A Nothing in particular, but it’s my favorite season. I’d like to go hiking to see all the changing leaves. — Sean Tulumello A We love to go to Kelkenburg Farm with the kids. There are hay rides out to the pumpkin patch, and we pick our own pumpkins to take home. It’s a beautiful farm with animals to pet, goats to feed, and ponies to ride. It has become a fall tradition! — Lindsey Soroka A My favorite autumn activity is going to the Great Pumpkin Farm with friends, followed by a walk around the cemetery, and then burgers at Bill Gray’s. — Sal Sciandra A My favorite Autumn activity is bagging up leaves in bags to make Halloween faces. — Magali Maldonado A Tailgating at the Ralph! — Marlyn Moore A Favorite autumn activity: drinking apple cider and admiring the fall foliage. — Ashley Kuss A Hiking/camping – there’s nothing like the crunch of leaves under your feet and the musty scent of the forest preparing for winter. — Lindsay Zasada A Going pumpkin picking, and to the cider mill for cider slushies. I want to go apple picking for the first time this year. — Nicole Coonly A Throwing some apples, pears, cranberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar into the crock pot, then going for a nice long drive in the country. — John Carocci
Connections SEPTEMBER 2016 PUBLISHER/LAYOUT
John Carocci
COPY EDITOR
Martha Sawicki
CONTRIBUTORS
Melissa Delgado Jakob Willoughby Steve Sanders Kimberly Buchner Andrew DiRienzo Susan Fiedler Ian Eastman
Connections is the monthly newsletter for Evergreen employees (that’s you). Send your story ideas, photos, or just a friendly hello to John Carocci.
Tom Fronczak and the Weekly Stair Climbers snapped this bird’s eye shot of the Evergreen expansion from the 28th floor observation deck at City Hall.
Happy anniversary to Travis and Jimi, who were married one year ago at the Evergreen Commons. Best wishes and many more! This is a picture of the Wellness & Nutrition team (Ashley and Lindsey are missing). As I look at the photo, I realize how truly blessed I am to have such a committed team. - Kim Brown
OK, so let’s get this thing started off with our Password/Lock Screen policy and why it’s important. Online attacks occur when someone attempts to log in to a website’s standard login page by guessing someone else’s username and password. Of course, most attackers don’t sit there entering guesses on a keyboard. They use computer programs that work day and night and enter guesses at a far higher rate than any human being could. External access to Evergreen’s resources involves things such as Intranet, VPN clients, and Citrix. Locking your screen is important to protect yourself from exposing a client’s PHI. If you step away from your computer without locking it, someone could see what you’re working on, or do things they’re not authorized to do on your login. This makes it look like you’re doing it. You can see how that could become a corporate compliance nightmare, quickly. So, be sure to lock your computer any time you step away by pressing (Windows Key + L). | Next up is Maas360! We have all heard the saying “work hard, play harder”. Well, the beauty of Maas360 is that it is going to separate your work stuff from your own personal stuff. Maas360 is like a jar of mama’s cookies. If you want a regular cookie (your personal information) you just open the package and eat it. If you want some of Mama’s cookies you have to go into the jar (container) and get one. So you would use your phone normally when it’s your personal stuff, but as soon as you want something work related you go into the container! Through authentication and authorization, only approved and valid users can access sensitive data. Devices that are lost, stolen or compromised can be selectively wiped to remove the secure container and other enterprise apps, data or profiles. | Lastly, but just as important, is Secure Print Release and Find-Me Printing. In a standard printing environment, a user’s jobs are sent directly to the printer for immediate printing. This results in wasted paper and toner when printouts are forgotten and not collected. It also presents a security risk if those forgotten jobs contain sensitive or confidential information. PaperCut print release provides a simple solution that places jobs in a holding state until the user authenticates and releases the job at the printer. Users may select individual jobs to release or have jobs automatically print after
successful authentication. Secure Printing helps cut down on paper waste, and protects client information. | Are we finished? NO! Ya BOY PDD (PowerPuff Drew) is just getting started. Here’s some knowledge about Referrals and Messaging in Penelope (not Cruz). So, Penelope can handle two types of referrals, internal and external! The Center for Medical Services requires an electronic record of internal client referrals in order to track and report on the flow of clients between Evergreen programs. The CMS also requires an electronic record of external client referrals. When referring clients externally, all users will document the referral in Penelope. We live in a digital world so we would like to make sure that referrals are digital as opposed to on paper. This makes everything easier, including assuring there are no lost referrals, and processing them in a timely manner. It is also important to the agency that we provide the best care for our clients, and do our jobs more efficiently, and the referral process in Penelope will help us do that. With better record keeping, we’re able to concentrate on quality of care for our clients. We are going to train people that don’t know how to do referrals yet! Look for upcoming emails about the referral process and training that will be sent to grant managers and directors, who will have an opportunity to inform their staff and sign them up for training. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact myself (Andrew DiRienzo) or Zazboss (Lindsay Zasada) directly. | Messaging: Remember those good ‘ole days with AIM? Well Penelope has its own version of messaging. You’ll be able to communicate with others in Penelope about a variety of things, including client cases, service files, and group or service events. It will be much easier to message, and will be more confidential, then it would be to go outside the system and use Outlook. All client-based information requests can be processed through Penelope. It truly is as simple as it sounds. We will also be training people on how to use this feature in the future! Look for emails regarding the messaging process and training. Again, if you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact myself (Andrew DiRienzo) or Zazboss (Lindsay Zasada). Keep it real #TeamEvergreen. Keep your ears open for new and exciting news from the I.T. department! PPD signing off!