PWH Winter 2021

P R O F E S S I O N A L W O M E N I N H E A LT H C A R E ® • W E C R E AT E L E A D E R S

New PWH Chair Vicky Lyle ®

Shares her vision for PWH® in 2021-2022.

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INSIDE: p.6 MENTORSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Sofia Verver and Elizabeth Flewharty provide each other new perspective.

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: The new normal might just be a hybrid of live and virtual engagement.

WELLNESS: Get moving to the beat of an online dance class.

HIDA: A review of industry government affairs.

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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN HEALTHCARE®

CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Pg. 3-4 Building Our PWH® Community CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT McKesson Supports PWH® and Improves Patient Care

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DEVOUR Farewell 2020 and Welcome to the New Year 2021!

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS Pg. 10-12,14 The New Normal – Hybrid Industry Events PWH LEADERHIP SUMMIT Pg. 13 ®

MENTORSHIP SPOTLIGHT Pg. 6-7 Mentors and Mentees Provide New Perspective Sofia Verver and Elizabeth Flewharty

WELLNESS Get Online and Dance

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PWH® BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION

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HIDA UPDATE Pg. 18 HIDA Government Affairs Review PWH® NEW MEMBERS

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THANK YOU PWH® 2021 CORPORATE PARTNERS

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Connect Staff and Volunteers PWH® MARKETING COMMITTEE CHAIR Natalie Martin, Director, Creative Services, NDC nmartin@ndc-inc.com

EDITOR Rachel Bailey Penwan Communication Inc. rachel@penwancomm.com

ART DIRECTOR Brent Cashman Graphics Manager, BOCdesign, Inc. brent@bocdesigninc.com

VICE CHAIR, DIGITAL MARKETING Kristy Spairana, Associate Account Manager, B. Braun Medical Inc. kristy.spairana@bbraunusa.com

EDITORIAL SUPPORT Kristen Corbin, GPO Sales and Marketing Manager, NDC kcorbin@ndc-inc.com

EDITORIAL & CIRCULATION MANAGER Michelle Rydberg Executive Director, PWH® mrydberg@mypwh.org

FOOD & TRAVEL EDITOR Jackie Jones Director of Dental Sales & Marketing, NDC jjones@ndc-inc.com

PWH® MISSION & PURPOSE PWH® is an organization dedicated to ongoing professional leadership development in healthcare businesses. We are a member organization providing a national voice and progressive leadership for women in healthcare products manufacturing and delivery industries. Our goal is to reach all women in our industry and empower them in their personal and professional lives. We are also committed to integrated leadership development and gender equity for all individuals within the industries we serve.

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LETTER FROM OUR CHAIR

Building Our PWH® Community I hope each of you had a wonderful and restful holiday season and that your 2021 is off to a great start. I’m thrilled to be the new PWH® Chair. While 2020 was a year of unexpected challenges, it was also a year of coming together in the midst of extraordinary circumstances. I’m so proud of the way the PWH® community helped one another navigate our changing circumstances and continued to build connections virtually even when we couldn’t be together physically.

My vision for PWH® this year is focused on connection and understanding. Now more than ever, it’s essential that we build an inclusive industry that’s equally led by women so that we can collectively work together to drive innovation and excellence

in healthcare. We need to give women and men of all backgrounds the tools to foster a diverse and inclusive culture in their workplaces. In particular, we need to support women’s advancement throughout their full career cycle. Female executive

Vicky Lyle

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leadership is important, but it’s also critical that we build a pipeline of female leaders across every level.

PWH® will work toward this inclusive vision by delivering extensive educational opportunities, partnering with diverse organizations throughout the industry, and creating space for members to network and build strong relationships that support their personal and professional growth.

As we begin our 2021 activities, it’s likely that many will continue to take place

remotely. As of writing this message, we are in discussions about our 2021 Annual Leadership Summit going virtual.

This event will be two days of leadership,

inspiration, and Innovation. You will learn from industry leaders and subject matter experts while you enjoy reconnecting with friends and colleagues.

Whether on-site or virtual, I am confident that our members will continue to expand their networks and learn from, and support, one another.

One of our 2021 goals that I am most passionate about is collaborating with our corporate partners to grow our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) support offerings. Our PWH® D&I committee will support members as they grow D&I initiatives at their own organizations as well as create D&I educational opportunities tailored to PWH®. We will also continue to provide ongoing career resources and educational events throughout the year, covering topics that include managing in a virtual world, effective negotiation strategies, and building a lasting and meaningful network. Whether on-site or virtual, I am confident that our members will continue to expand their networks and learn from, and support, one another.

My top priority as Chair will be supporting you—our PWH® members.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time with questions, feedback, or just to chat. I’m extremely honored to serve as PWH® Chair for this year, and I am excited for everything we’ll accomplish together in 2021.

Sincerely, Vicky Lyle Chair, Professional Women in Healthcare® VP, Industry Associations, Owens & Minor

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CORPORATE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

McKesson Supports PWH® and Improves Patient Care

McKesson Vision: To improve care in every setting — one product, one partner, one patient at a time.

Our Shared Principles: At McKesson, the way we do business is just as important as the business itself. Our employees all understand the responsibility we bear as we work together toward our common goal to advance the healthcare system for better health for all.

McKesson Products and Services: McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information technology. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful — all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named the “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top militaryfriendly company by Military Friendly. For more information, visit www.mckesson.com.

Unique Ways McKesson Supports PWH®: McKesson has been a Diamond Partner of PWH® since 2009 and prior to that supported as an Emerald Partner. Senior Vice President of Customer Experience Joan Eliasek has been a PWH® board advisor since the early days of PWH®.

Company Name: McKesson Corporate Headquarters: Irving, TX > U.S. Pharmaceutical

> Medical-Surgical > Specialty Health > Pharmacy Systems > High Volume Solutions > RelayHealth > RxCrossroads by McKesson > McKesson Canada > McKesson Europe Year Established: 1883 Number of Employees: 78,000+ Chief Executive Officer: Brian S. Tyler PWH® Champion: Joan Eliasek, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience

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MENTOR-MENTEE SPOTLIGHT

Mentors and Mentees Provide New Perspective This issue we spotlight mentee Sofia Verver and her mentor Elizabeth Flewharty. Sofia has gained confidence and support through a particularly challenging year, and Elizabeth has gained invaluable perspective. Read below to learn about their relationship.

Mentee’s Perspective Sofia Verver, Account Executive, EverCheck

What is your background, current company affiliation and position?

I’ve worked in sales and marketing roles within healthcare technology for about four years. I’ve been a member of PWH® for the majority of that time and have participated in the mentorship program on two occasions.

Why were you seeking a mentor?

What was your goal?

I sought out a mentor to help me get better aligned on my career goals, create a plan for my career trajectory, and help me finetune some skills. I wanted to get very clear on what I wanted out of my current role and company, how to better communicate with my colleagues and with leadership and feel confident in my professional growth.

I think we have been successful because we are a great personality match, and we share a lot of the same values when it comes to work.

Elizabeth validates my perspectives and has helped build my confidence as I see myself headed in the future.

I think the most significant improvement I’ve experienced as a result of this relationship is in my professional communication, particularly around difficult conversations.

Elizabeth has also been a great sounding board throughout the pandemic.

When times are uncertain and tough, she has modeled the best attitude and is always ready to have a laugh about all of the wild things we can’t control.

What has worked with you and your mentor? Why has the relationship been successful?

We initially started with a bi-weekly schedule, but when the pandemic hit, and life went off the rails we went to a more flexible schedule based on the level of support I felt I needed. I think we have been successful because we are a great personality match, and we share a lot of the same values when it comes to work.

Elizabeth validates my perspectives and has helped build my confidence as I see

What have you learned from you mentor?

Elizabeth has taught me a lot in the short time we’ve worked together. She’s empowered me to express myself in constructive ways when challenging conversations arose. She has supported me in learning more about what I want out of my career and what steps I need to take to get closer to my goals. She has also shared insights and anecdotes from her own experiences that have helped me put some obstacles into perspective.

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myself headed in the future. I’ve found her so easy to talk to, trust and laugh with.

What is your take on the value of mentorship?

This is my second mentorship experience through PWH®, and I can confidently say that throughout both relationships I’ve learned so much, have felt heard and validated. I’ve made great connections with inspiring women whom I look up to.

I’m very grateful for this program.

Mentor’s Perspective Elizbeth Flewharty, Senior Director of Contract Analytics and Technology, Vizient

What is your background, current company affiliation and position?

I am the Senior Director of Contract Analytics and Technology at Vizient. I’ve been here for almost 16 years beginning as an analyst and working my way up.

I’ve spent the majority of my career at Vizient on our National Bid team. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in community health from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science degree in public affairs from University of Texas at Dallas. Outside of work, I’m an Advocate for the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization in Dallas county, helping children in the protected care of the state.

It has been an incredible experience, and I’ve learned so much.

Why were you seeking a mentee?

What was your goal?

I wasn’t actively looking, but I am so thrilled Khaki Weber (PWH® Vice Chair of Mentor Support) reached out to me!

I have been so fortunate to have many great mentors over the years and wanted to share that experience with others. I also believe that we can all learn from one another regardless of age and experience.

I certainly have. It has been a great experience connecting with someone within the healthcare industry but outside of my organization.

What have you learned from your Mentee?

In our daily interactions, we gain space to grow and that allows us to become a better teammate, leader, and employee, and my experience connecting with Sofia was no different. While we are both in healthcare, our roles and areas of expertise are different, so it was interesting to hear a different perspective. Sofia is an intelligent, fun and driven woman, so our conversations were always interesting.

What has worked with you and your mentee? Why has the relationship been successful?

Sofia always came to our meetings with a purpose, so we knew what we were going to focus on during that meeting. It was important to me to know what she needed so I could offer more specific guidance.

Sometimes she just needed someone to bounce ideas off of.

What is your take on the value of mentorship?

I highly recommend participating in the PWH® mentoring program. It is a wonderful resource. Getting to connect with women in our industry is invaluable!

About the PWH® Mentor Program How can PWH® members get involved in the PWH® Mentoring Program?

Visit the mentoring page on the PWH. website (mypwh.org/mentoring).

At the bottom of the page, there is a link to click to join the program. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire (which should take five minutes or less) and from there you will be contacted by the PWH. Mentoring Committee. We will speak with you and get to know you better before connecting you with a mentor. We make the introduction for you and your match, and provide some tips and recommendations to get started. You can also contact the Chair of the PWH Mentoring Committee, Eryn Marx, at emarx@kbkcommunications.com.

How does the PWH® Mentoring Program work?

In addition to coordinating the match, the PWH. Mentoring Program provides tips and recommendations to help nurture the mentoring relationship.

Communication is so important! Set expectations. Determine how often you can both commit to speaking. Let each other know your preferred format for communicating (email, phone calls, texts, in person meetings). Make clear what you want to accomplish from the relationship. This program gives you the ability to connect with people in our industry whom you might not otherwise be able to meet. Take advantage of this PWH. member benefit.

We guarantee, you won’t regret it!

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Farewell 2020 and Welcome to the New Year 2021!

Lisa McLeod, is an author and keynote speaker on sales leadership, culture and customer engagement. I was introduced to her through PWH® and have followed her ever since. I subscribe to the McLeod & More email and once again, she has made me think differently. I’m choosing to follow her lead. She says, “If 2020 has taught us anything it’s this: Life is precious, and once a moment is gone, you can’t get it back.” It’s true. As tough as this year has been, I have been forever changed by it. The awesome, positive interactions I’ve experienced with others remotely or in person this year will be memories I never want to forget. With that, here are some food and drink ideas for winter celebrations in the New Year. Enjoy!

3. Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.

APPETIZER:

MAIN DISH: Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, compliments of Jen O’Reilly

Hummus with Tahini Ingredients: > 1 (16-ounce) can of chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) > ¼ cup liquid from the can of chickpeas > 3 to 5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste) > 1 ½ tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) > 2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed) > ½ teaspoon salt > 2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions: 1. Drain the chickpeas and set aside the liquid from the can. Combine the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, sesame paste, crushed garlic and salt in a blender or food processor. Add ¼ cup of the reserved liquid from the chickpeas. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

2. Place in a serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Add a small amount (1 to 2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

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Ingredients: > 6- 6-ounce salmon filets > Cooking Spray > ¼ cup packed brown sugar (I use light brown) > ¼ cup maple syrup (be sure to get pure maple syrup) > 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce > 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard > ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Place salmon filets in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

3. Combine brown sugar, syrup, soy sauce, mustard and black pepper and pour over salmon.

4. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Then, remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.

Tips: I usually double the glaze to have more to serve with the fish. You can also make the glaze several days ahead and just pour over fish when ready to bake.

I marinate the fish in the glaze for a few hours. Then, allow the fish to come to room temp before baking. If using a side of salmon instead of filets, you will need to increase the cooking time depending on size of the salmon. Half the time with the foil, and half the cooking time without the foil.

DESSERT:

Directions: 1. Combine wine, water, sugar zests, cranberries, cinnamon and cloves in a pot big enough to hold the pears in one layer. Bring to a boil.

2. Peel, half and core the pears (or peel and keep whole for most elegant presentation).

3. Immerse pears in the poaching liquid.

4. Cover with a parchment round cut to fit the pot and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour until a knife goes through the pear easily.

5. Strain poaching liquid and store the pears in liquid in refrigerator.

6. Serve chilled.

2. Whisk sugar, salt, and egg yolks together until they are pale and fluffy.

Temper the egg mixture with some of the milk then add the remaining hot milk.

3. Strain the mixture back into the pot and cook over low heat until it has thickened.

4. Cool, uncovered in the refrigerator.

5. Serve pears chilled.

6. Spoon crème anglaise onto a plate and top with pear. Add whipped cream to side of pear or on top of pear half.

COCKTAIL:

Whipped Cream > 1 cup heavy whipping cream > 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or to taste) > ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

A Fancy and Eloquent Holiday dessert (but oh so easy) compliments of Khaki Weber Poached Pears with Cardamom Whipped Cream Ingredients: > 3 large pears (Bosc or Anjou – I have also used little seckels for brunch single serve) > 3 cups red wine, dry > 1 cup water > 2 cups sugar > 2 cinnamon sticks > 6 cloves > 1 orange zest > 1 lemon zest > 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries

Directions: 1. Using hand mixer, beat the cream to soft peaks.

2. Add the powdered sugar and cardamom and mix to desired cream consistency.

3. Serve alongside chilled pear (or pear half) on serving plate.

ADDITONAL OPTION Crème Anglaise Ingredients: > 1 cup whole milk > 1 cup heavy whipping cream > 4 large egg yolks > ¼ cup sugar > ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Place milk and cream in a pot and bring to simmer.

The New Year’s Sparkler, Ring in the New Year with fruit and bubbly, says liquor.com Ingredients: > 1 ounce berry-flavored vodka > 1-½ ounces pomegranate juice > 3-½ ounces Champagne Directions: 1. Add the vodka and cranberry juice to a chilled champagne flute.

Top with champagne and garnish with raspberries on a long skewer.

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The New Normal – Hybrid Industry Events Make the Most of a New and Necessary Format

By Rachel Bailey

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As COVID-19 vaccines become available across the United States, the loss of lives and strain on our healthcare system will hopefully decrease soon. As that happens and as conditions become safer for greater social interaction, many organizations in our industry are likely hopeful that in-person conferences can resume. Such events help facilitate sharing of important information and provide opportunities to foster relationships with our business partners and customers. The ability to share information and strengthen relationships seems more important now than ever. However, we will likely need to continue practicing social distancing guidelines at large indoor events for a while.

When that becomes possible, in order to safely maximize the impact of such events, many organizations may choose to adopt a hybrid of face-to-face (f2f) and virtual engagement.

Hybrid engagement for large conferences will require complex communication technology. Event planners will need experts on-site to help ensure that both f2f and virtual audiences can hear and see speakers deliver the same content at the same time without the distraction of audio feedback and other technology complications.

Planners will also want to ensure that in-person attendees and virtual attendees can see and hear each other.

Hybrid events will also need event leaders and speakers who can engage and inspire in the new demanding format. (Super speakers!) The biggest challenge is the need to engage both sets of audience members at the same time. This is a lot to coordinate especially with challenges of connectivity, including real-time delay for virtual attendees, and security. Opportunities for distraction are also particularly great for virtual attendees. It is a lot easier to appear politely engaged while multitasking online (i.e. checking email, completing reports, and searching for information, goods and services). But if attendees check out, they won’t get the benefit of attending, and therefore likely not even register next time.

Will the effort needed to overcome such distraction and pull off a successful hybrid event be worth it? Besides the fact that we might not have a choice, my experience has taught me that the investment in safety and technology pays off.

How do I know? In 2007, I got involved in creating and managing online education for sales and marketing representatives in our industry. (Shout out to Share Moving Media!) Starting in 2019, I returned to in-person classroom interaction, teaching communication skills at the University of Georgia (UGA). Then, the pandemic hit.

UGA is one of only a few colleges across the country that kept its campus open this past fall semester. Because the school took rigorous effort to outfit its classrooms to accommodate CDC guidelines for indoor activity (including highly accessible sanitation

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stations), I was able to experience hybrid teaching. While I can’t recommend the format for engaging young children, it is my favorite format for engaging adults. The hybrid format allowed me, as an instructor and speaker, to engage with my audience in a more customized way. More specifically, I was able to get to know them better quicker, and thus, adjust to their learning needs quicker.

The hybrid format for me meant that for each scheduled class day, one-third of my students joined me live in the classroom for f2f instruction, while the other two-thirds of my students joined us virtually through Zoom. I engaged a f2f audience and an online audience at the same time (while also wearing a mask). It was exhausting at first. But, like anything else, I got the hang of it. And I even learned some new instructional and public speaking skills.

Engaging a Masked Audience Personally, I think that wearing a mask is not so bad. But… wearing a mask takes on extra complications when trying to engage two audiences at the same time while lecturing about a process that significantly involves the mouth, sound coming out of it, and facial expressions meant to enhance comprehension of that sound. This meant I had to use more of my body to communicate emotions that my face might have otherwise conveyed. Of course, it also meant I had to project more, speak more emphatically, a little slower even, and enunciate my words more.

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But even more complex was the fact that I could not rely on conventional forms of audience feedback. Those of us who host webinars are used to what it is like speaking to cyberspace and imagining that your audience is attentive. Add to that the experience of also speaking to a live audience whose facial features you can’t read. Not only did I have to exaggerate my speech, verbally and nonverbally, I had to encourage my audience to do the same. I did that by establishing a shared language of gestures. Often, I would ask for a thumbs up or thumbs down to ensure comprehension or if they wanted me to go deeper into a topic or if they were ready for me to move onto a new one.

Seeing and Hearing Each Other One of the biggest challenges of the hybrid format is integration of the virtual audience with the f2f audience. In my classroom situation, the live audience could see each other, me and the online group, but the online group could only see me and each other. I think that was the biggest drawback.

To overcome this issue, I encourage organizations who plan to host hybrid events to find ways to help the virtual audience see and communicate with the f2f audience. One way is to encourage f2f audience members to log into the virtual session as well, so that both audiences can see other’s faces. However, f2f attendees will need to mute their audio to avoid audio feedback.

Because audio needs to be muted and unmuted selectively, the use of chat features is important to ensure audience members share their insights with each other. To comprehend multiple streams of conversation that inevitably develop, speakers need to set chat rules to organize what gets contributed into the chat box. Having a moderator to help manage the chat box makes this much easier.

Another way to enhance engagement is to have a camera that can capture speakers as they move around the room – or at least move around the staging area. In my situation, I had to stand stationary behind a computer console because that is where the camera eye was. This limited my ability to engage both audiences.

It limited my movement in general, but it also hindered the view

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of me for f2f audience members. They could not see me well while I stood behind the console. (There is a reason podiums have become obsolete – they constrain speaker-audience engagement.)

To avoid that constraint, be sure to ask event planners if they can accommodate more broadcast-like capabilities. UGA has installed what they call “Zoom kits” in many classrooms this semester. The technology is awesome, but currently in short supply.

Engaging a Hybrid Audience To keep f2f and virtual audiences from tuning out and checking their other communication devices, speakers need to amplify interactive engagement. Group activities take on all new value. It just won’t work if speakers talk for 20 minutes straight or longer. I suggest breaking up presentations into smaller chunks – learning objectives. Try scaffolding activities so they build upon each other and culminate with a final learning objective and activity that brings all the concepts together.

Breaking out into subgroups for more in-depth learning and engagement is actually a lot simpler with virtual audiences. You just send attendees into virtual breakout rooms. No need to rent another space at the convention center. With your f2f audience members also logged in to the virtual session, you can send them into breakout rooms too.

However, since f2f attendees are all physically in the same room, they can’t speak as freely as virtual attendees in breakout rooms. One way to overcome this challenge is to encourage all attendees in breakout rooms to communicate entirely through the chat feature. I did this at a conference in September, and it was amazing. We shared and learned and were able to accommodate attendees who needed captioning in order to fully participate. Also, attendees tend to be less shy about sharing when they can post a chat instead of literally speaking up. Thus, engagement and information sharing via chat tends to increase once it gets going. Just be sure to set rules so you can make sense of what gets posted.

Another tip for virtual breakouts is to assign audience members to serve as subgroup leaders and moderators. This helps ensure each subgroup develops takeaways to share with the whole group later. Also, speakers and event leaders can “Zoom bomb” breakouts to see if attendees have questions or need clarification on the breakout activity.

Start Planning Now These are just a few tips and tricks I learned from hybrid events I participated in this fall. I am sure that if we start planning now, we can overcome some of the constraints I experienced and come up with even more innovative ideas to maximize hybrid engagement when public health specialists give us the greenlight to do so. UGA only had two months to outfit 465 buildings. Surely, we can use the next several months or more to plan safe and effective hybrid meetings and events so our industry can safely do the work of relationship building and information sharing to benefit our customers and their patients.

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WELLNESS

Get Online and Dance Virtual dancing is a great way to feel better emotionally and physically this winter

By Rachel Bailey

Last issue, Connect featured a PWH® mentorship pair who loves to dance.

(Shout out to Pam Wedow and Delana Roperto!) Their love of dance got me thinking how much I love to dance. Then, over the holidays, my mom and I watched one of our favorite holiday movies together (virtually) – “White Christmas.” In that movie, dancer Vera-Ellen plays Judy, the younger of the Haynes sisters, and boy, does she dance. She was 33 when she played that role. I was never as talented as Vera-Ellen, but I took my share of dance classes as a kid. I got a little depressed thinking that I will never be able to move with that kind of flexibility and strength again because I am just a few years past 33 now. Maybe a few more…who’s counting?

The point is, I thought again about Pam and Delana and decided to look online for a dance class offered virtually to undo some of the atrophy my body has experienced since COVID restrictions began.

There are a lot of different dance styles to choose from. I know that Pam has enjoyed dancing Zumba for years.

Delana dances salsa professionally. I found an offering of online dance classes featuring a technique called “Nia” that appealed to me. The simple yet stylistic choreography worked more muscle groups than I realized I had, from my fingers to my toes and up through my shoulders and neck. The choreography allowed space for individual style but at the same time kept me from moving in my usual patterns.

The virtual classes I took are led by a woman in the Atlanta area who also leads Nia dance classes for various senior

groups. Before COVID restrictions set in, she led these classes face-to-face. But the virtual session seemed to work just as well. In the privacy of my own home, I danced for 50 minutes straight. I worked up a sweat and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

While I am not exactly a senior yet, seeing a woman 20 years older than me move with the grace and style that comes from taking care of her body reassured and

inspired me. At the same time, because I was home, I felt less embarrassed when I “messed up” while learning the new style.

My wellness recommendation for PWH® members who are feeling cramped by work and public health restrictions is to find an online dance class. Virtually join a group of strangers, learn some new patterns, feel the music and dance in the comfort of your own home.

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BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION ODRA ANDERSON

PWH EXECUTIVE BOARD,Committee 2018 Chair Membership ®

B. Braun Medical, Inc. (Aesculap) Product Manager | Surgical Specialty Products

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PWH ® EXECUTIVE BOARD, 2021 JULEE PREFER PWH® Chair

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ODRA ANDERSON

Membership Committee Chair B. Braun Medical, Inc. (Aesculap) Product Manager | Surgical Specialty Products

Healthcare Solutions Group President

VICKY LYLE

VICKY LYLE

NATALIE MARTIN

Mentoring ® Committee Chair

PWH Chair Owens & Minor Operating VP, & Service Line Strategy Owens Minor Vice President, Industry Associations HEATHER LLORCA-KROPP PWH® Past Chair

VICKY LYLE

Mentoring Committee Chair

DUKAL ANDERSON Corporation ODRA

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HIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

HIDA Government Affairs Update The Healthcare Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) has remained the voice for distributors throughout COVID-19. In particular, HIDA has been driving legislation and collaborating with policymakers and other stakeholders to ensure that medical products distributors are included in the nation’s pandemic response. Below represents a list of key issues HIDA worked throughout 2020.

Driving Legislation on Capitol Hill In the U.S. House: February: HIDA works with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) on a letter to her colleagues advocating emergency preparedness funding April: Rep. Dingell and Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) introduce the Medical Supplies for Pandemics Act (H.R. 6531), which includes HIDA’s proposals May: HIDA’s language included in the Heroes Act, which the House passes July: H.R. 6531 is including in the Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act, H.R. 7574 August: House Republicans include HIDA proposals in their Second Wave Project for U.S. pandemic response

July: HIDA Board Chair Chris Fagnani of Lynn Medical testifies before House Small Business Committee on supply chain resiliency July: HIDA President & CEO presents PPE demand projections to Defense Department conference August: HIDA white paper “A More Robust Supply Chain” amplifies distributors as trusted partners in pandemic response

In the U.S. House: May: HIDA proposals are included in bipartisan legislation, S. 3827 June/July: HIDA policies are included in Sen. Lamar Alexander’s pandemic preparedness bill, S. 4231, based on his earlier released white paper also referencing HIDA’s work Advocating with Federal Agencies February: HIDA provides input with the Department of Health and Human Services, Strategic National Stockpile, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on product demand and availability.

March: U.S. Trade Representative provides tariff relief for critical personal protective equipment (PPE) April: HIDA and the American Health Care Association co-sign a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) highlighting the urgent PPE needs of post-acute providers.

May: HIDA President & CEO Matthew J. Rowan advocates at FEMA meeting for broad industry inclusion to distribute pandemic supplies under Section 708 of the Defense Production Act September: HIDA testifies before International Trade Commission on pandemic supply chain issues Educating Policymakers June/July: 6,500 emails to House and Senate staff highlighting policy positions and educating the trusted role of distribution

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Working in the States April/May: HIDA engages with states that were proposing policies to commandeer PPE located within their state borders June: HIDA and AdvaMed advocate jointly for industry inclusion in purchasing consortium for pandemic supplies July: HIDA provides input to National Governors Association’s Second Wave document August: HIDA works with stakeholders on recommendations to states for stockpile management and distribution September: HIDA recommendations added to California stockpile legislation, signed into law For more information on HIDA’s Government Affairs work and additional resources, visit HIDA.org.

Welcome New Members* Sharrell Alexander Vizient

Brittany Dollar Vizient, Inc.

Shannon Igo MTMC

Trish Andermann Cook Medical

Kelley Dotson PCH International

Cathy Johnston Vizient

Haley Pennington Henry Schein

Carroll Perry MTMC

Gabrielle Babin Sempermed USA

Cindy Fee MTMC

Beverly Kuykendall AvMEDICAL Megan Roussos

Krista Babyak MTMC

Diane Feinauer MTMC

Milissa Bedford MTMC

Paige Frederick MTMC

Emily Berlin Cardinal Health Michelle Carfore MTMC Jessica Carney Premier Inc

Bettina Garcia Getinge Erin Greenhalgh MTMC Calie Grey Zimmer Biomet

Teri Levitt Vizient

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Leslie Marvel Optum

Hannah Ruffatto

Lauren Mehl MTMC Laura Meyer MTMC Susan Morris FCMH Shelby Mullins HealthFirst

Leanne Charnas Cardinal Health

Nancy Grunewald MTMC

Allison Corry Intermountain Healthcare

Dawn-Marie Hill MTMC

Sydney Cueva MTMC

Hannah Hoch MTMC

Cristina Cunneen MTMC

Sarah Holljes Owens & Minor

Mackenzie O’Brien MTMC Marnie O’Byrne Harvard Maintenance, Inc. Karen O’Rourke MTMC

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Melisa Shoemake MTMC

Jennifer Vann MTMC

Michelle Warner Owens & Minor

Kayla Witsoe MTMC

Jacki Zumsteg MTMC

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