Excela Insight 1/30/2020

January 30, 2020 John Sphon to Speak at Economic Growth Luncheon Page 2 Support the Shop, Support the Hospital Page 2 Step Your Way to Cash Page 3

Welcome to Excela Insight Excela Insight is the internal newsletter designed to keep Excela Health employees informed of current initiatives, new programs, upcoming events and more. Each edition will include New Faces, the publication that includes a list of Excela Health’s newest employees. Excela Insight will now be delivered via email to all Excela Health employees every other Thursday. Past editions of Excela Insight can still be found on the Marketing and Communications Intranet page, and the current edition can be found on the Excela Mobile App (EMA).

Have a story idea for Excela Insight? Please email insight@excelahealth.org.

Mall Walkers 2020 Has Begun Page 4 In the News Employee Engagement Dates to Know New Faces

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Want to print Excela Insight for your staff? Download Insight as a PDF by clicking the arrow in the top left-hand corner and print PDF as usual.

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Electronic W-2 Forms Now Available

Employees who elected to receive their W-2 electronically can now print them using UltiPro. Follow these simple steps to find your W-2: Step 1: Log in to UltiPro Step 2: Click ‘Menu’ in the top left corner and hover over ‘Myself’ Step 3: Under ‘Pay’ select ‘W-2’ Step 4: Select ‘2019’ to view and print your W-2

Email Signature Update After receiving Magnet Recognition®, the new badge has been added to the standard Excela Health signature. The signature will still include the U.S. News & World Report badge in addition to the Magnet Recognition® badge. This update will continue to promote national recognition for the clinical expertise and high quality patient care Excela Health provides. Everyone in Excela Health is encouraged to make this change to their signature. To access the new signature go to the Marketing and Communications Intranet page on the intranet, select ‘Communications’ from the list on the left and then select ‘Communications Tools’ from the top center. Once there, click on ‘Standard Email Signature Display’ at the bottom of the page and follow the illustrated instructions to adopt the signature.

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In the News Excela Latrobe Introduces Improved Surgical Robot "Students from Greater Latrobe and Ligonier Valley school districts joined other local residents Friday in trying out the controls of an improved surgical robot introduced during an open house at Excela Latrobe Hospital."

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Excela Health Earns Magnet Recognition® for Nursing Excellence Excela Health has achieved Magnet Recognition® as “a reflection of its nursing professionalism, strong collaboration and teamwork, and superiority in patient care.”

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Excela Health Expands Grief Support to 'Neighborhood Kids' “Grief changes as children grow,” said Maureen Ceidro.

“Because of that, our program welcomes the return of every child to our neighborhood of care.”

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National Survey Shows Contradictory Attitudes Toward Flu Vaccine Dr. Thaddeus Pajak said “I tell people that, every year, the flu is a pandemic. It’s not a scare tactic, it’s just that the annual number of infections meets that definition.”

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Smoke Free During Work Hours Effective November 19, 2020 which is roughly 10 months from now, the policy on Excela Health Tobacco Free Campuses will be strengthened. 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. This update will help to promote a healthier environment for our patients, visitors and staff. Employees looking to manage the craving of tobacco during work hours or to quit a tobacco habit are encouraged to take advantage of tobacco cessation options offered by the Excela Health Well-Being Center.

To visit the Intranet page, click here.

Support the Shop, Support the Hospital Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and with the Westmoreland Hospitality Shop you don’t have to go far to find something special for your loved ones! Gifts and treats including Wilson’s Candy, heart themed décor and more are available until February 14. The shop is also featuring a range of items from new handbags and jewelry to items for pet-lovers! All proceeds from sales are donated back to the hospital. In September, the Westmoreland Hospital main lobby received new furniture thanks to the support of the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary.

Coronavirus Information All frontline healthcare personnel are reminded to follow proper screening techniques. Remember to ask patients if they have traveled outside of the U.S. within 21 days and if they have been in contact with anyone who has traveled outside the country and is ill. Patients showing signs of the flu or other signs of an infection should obtain a mask for themselves and anyone accompanying them. Up-to-date information on the Novel Coronavirus can be found on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website here.

PLEASE TELL YOUR CARE PROVIDER IF YOU HAVE Traveled outside the U.S. within 21 days Been in contact with anyone who has traveled outside the country and is ill Travelers to countries experiencing widespread illness are at a higher risk of infection. Please exercise precaution and practice good hand hygiene.

Flu and other infectious diseases are easily passed from person to person. If you have any signs of the flu or other signs of an infection, please do not visit patients.

Please contact the on call Infection Preventionist via the Excela Heath Operator at 724-832-4000 if you have any questions about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Fever Body Aches Tiredness Cough Headache Chills Sore Throat Runny Nose Tummy Troubles

If experiencing any combination of these symptoms, please obtain a mask for yourself and anyone accompanying you.

John Sphon to Speak at Economic Growth Luncheon John Sphon, Excela Health Chief Executive Officer, will discuss the challenges facing Westmoreland County’s hospitals and healthcare during the Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland’s annual membership luncheon on February 20 at Saint Vincent College near Latrobe. View registration information here.

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Employee Engagement February Exercise Calendar Now Available The Excela Health Well-Being Center offers a variety of classes to all employees, spouses and the community. A one-time fee of $20 will cover all classes for a year. Classes include yoga, chair fit, body sculpt and more. View the February exercise calendar here or visit the Well-Being Center intranet page.

February 7 is Wear Red Day On February 7, wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease for women.

Kudos & Recognition Thank you Excela Health QuikDraw “I always go here for my blood work because they always get it done right. Everyone is kind and fast. Kirby is the best phlebotomist I’ve ever met. Highly recommend.”

Department/Service Line Recognitions 2/3 to 2/9, PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week 2/9 to 2/15, Cardiovascular Professionals Week Want to have your department/service line recognized?

Click here to submit information.

Step Your Way to Cash

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Take part in a fun and competitive way to get moving by competing in teams of two to six coworkers, family members or friends in this exciting challenge. The goal is to hit a 6% average team weight loss within three months to win cash prizes! Teams are in place to add motivation and encourage each other. Connect your step-tracking device and a personalized goal will be calculated for you. The fee is $23.33 per month for three months. The challenge starts February 14, 2019. For full details or to join click here. For questions, contact Healthy Wage at info@healthywage.com.

“Ruby is a rescue from a local shelter. She has extreme separation anxiety. We had to resort to medication while away from home.

The outpatient pharmacy at Westmoreland is a great option and convenient for me to get her prescriptions after work.”

- Susie Pitzer, Social Worker Order medication for your furry friend by visiting the Outpatient Pharmacy page on the Intranet or click here.

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In the Community Mall Walkers 2020 Has Begun

Save the Date

On January 23, Mall Walkers 2020 kicked off with a presentation titled “Care Options Outside Your Home."

More than 400 attendees learned about home health, private duty home care, hospice, and other services available to them.

Friday, February 28 there will be a heart fair in the Westmoreland Hospital MCC for employees.

More details coming soon!

Registration to join Mall Walkers is still open, call 1-877-771-1234.

Dates to Know Meet with Fidelity

LAHAS Sale

Blood Drive

Ideal Protein

A Representative from Fidelity Investments will be on-site, providing complimentary one-on-one guidance and support, to help keep your retirement plans in check.

• 2/3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, Conference Room B • 2/6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Latrobe Hospital, Conference Room 1 • 2/7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital, Board Room Call Fidelity at 800-647-7131 to schedule an appointment.

Dorothy’s Candies and Spa 309 Salon/Boutique will be at Excela Square at Latrobe.

• 2/4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Excela Square Latrobe, Community Room Proceeds benefit the Latrobe Area Hospital Aid Society.

The American Red Cross supplies 99% of the blood needed at Excela Health.

• 2/10, noon to 4:30 p.m., Excela Square Norwin For locations and to register online visit: www.redcross.org

The Excela Health Weight Management Center is now an independent authorized clinic for Ideal Protein, a structured diet intervention weight loss program.

Attend an information session to learn more: • 2/11, 4 to 5 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital Café Conference Room 2

• 2/19, 11 a.m. to noon, Westmoreland Hospital Café Conference Room 2

• 2/26, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Westmoreland Hospital Café Conference Room 2

Visit the Bariatric Center Intranet page for more details or call 1-877-771-1234 to RSVP.

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New Faces Frick Hospital

MedCare Equipment Company

Laboratory Services: Alyssa Campbell, Phlebotomist

Greensburg: Todd Powell, Customer Service Associate I Lacie Rowan, Customer Service Associate I Anita Tedesco, Customer Service Associate I Monroeville: Patrick Winwood, Delivery Associate

Latrobe Hospital Behavioral Health Services: Erica Abrams, Behavioral Health Technician Laboratory Services: Brianna Anderson, Phlebotomist Progressive Cardiac Unit: Renee Ramage, Technical Partner

Westmoreland Hospital

Welcome to Excela Health Recent new hires after completing new employee orientation on January 27.

Behavioral Health Services: Thomas Uhrin, Behavioral Health Therapist Care Support Center: Jonathon Jenkins, EMS Outreach Specialist Laboratory Services: Samantha Factor, Phlebotomist Patient Transport: Angela Cameron, Patient Transporter Respiratory Care Services: Katie Neidigh, Registered Respiratory Therapist

EHMG Administration: Emily Raccor, Administrative Intern Anesthesia: Westmoreland Hospital Amanda Pierce, CRNA Primary Care Weekends: Excela Square at Norwin Mandee Mikeska, Nurse Practitioner I Pulmonary: Westmoreland Hospital Steven Wodzinski M.D. (Part time)

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