Excela Insight 6/18/2020

June 18, 2020

Volume 3 Issue 14 Introducing the SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System at Excela Health

Biometric Screening Page 2 Smoke Free During Work Hours Page 2 Excela Health Employees: Standing Together to Stand Behind You Page 3 Employee Engagement Survey Page 4 In the News Page 2 Employee Engagement Page 4 New Faces Page 5

The SmartCurve system provides a curved compression surface that offers a more comfortable patient experience without compromising image quality, exam time, dose or workflow. Clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram, the SmartCurve system improves comfort in 93% of patients who reported moderate to severe discomfort with standard compression. Additionally, 95% of patients surveyed would recommend facilities that use a SmartCurve system. The curved design of the compression device mirrors the shape of a woman’s breast to reduce pinching and applies uniform compression over the entire breast for added comfort.

The SmartCurve™ Breast Stabilization System at Excela Health. A new standard in mammograms that’s anything but standard.

Learn more here

Don’t Let Bunion Pain Affect Your Quality of Life Join Dr. Ryan Flanigan, MD, Excela Health Orthopedic Surgery on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. for a virtual conversation about a new treatment option for bunion relief.

A common misconception about a bunion is that it’s an overgrowth of bone that can simply be shaved off. In reality, bunions are complex deformities caused by an unstable joint.

To register, click here.

Virtual Career Fair Let friends and family know that Excela Health is taking part in the HiringPittsburgh Virtual Career Expo on Thursday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of positions are available, and veterans receive special access. Friends and family can register to chat with a recruiter here.

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The Social Scene Pride Month is a time to raise awareness, improve the attitudes of society and encourage inclusiveness. At Excela Health our mission is to improve the health and well-being of EVERY life we touch.

Biometric Screening Your yearly biometric screening is an integral component of the voluntary wellness program, and once completed can earn you a discount on your medical plan.

The wellness year ends September 30, and biometric screenings must be completed by that date.

Additional screenings are being added for the month of September.

Register for your biometric screening by clicking here.

Spots are filling up fast, so be sure to register soon.

Smoke Free During Work Hours Effective November 19, 2020, approximately five 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. Learn more: click here

Mandatory Net Learning Mandatory Education topics are assigned monthly beginning in July through June so to meet the regulatory requirements each year. Each month an additional two to three are added. All Mandatory Education must be completed by June 30, 2020 Many NetLearnings have been assigned over the past few months for fiscal year 2020 requirements. In April/May the following have been added: Stroke, Nurse on Call, Safety and Injury Prevention, and Patient Safety.

Mandatory NetLearning can be found on EHWEB along the left hand side under ‘NetLearning’

Donations From Our Community

We are grateful for the caring support we have received at this time. These lists are comprised of the individuals and organizations that we know have donated. Many more have dropped items off without leaving their name. We thank all of those who have contributed!

View the updated list here.

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Mall Walkers Do you or someone you know miss Excela Health Malkers? You can join us virtually!

Watch our YouTube for weekly Mall Walkers updates.

View more here

Excela Health Employees: Standing Together to Stand Behind You Non-COVID medical issues haven't stopped and we haven't stopped treating them. Excela Health's 4,700 employees and 364 departments are standing together to stand behind you.

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Perks Did you know there are PERKS to being an Excela Health employee? You have the opportunity to receive deals and discounts from local, regional and national businesses/organizations!

Check out the featured PERKS for Summer 2020 here.

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Employee Engagement New EAP Seminar Washington EAP services released a new online seminar free to Excela Health employees to learn how to communicate well with others. This session identifies barriers to help clear communication and give tips on how to deal with challenging conflict. For access to the webinar, click here and use the Work-Life login code “excela” then click on “Online Seminars” to find all available seminars.

Kudos & Recognition Thank You Frick Emergency Department Staff “I was alone, and scared and they made me feel better about having to be there. Very nice people working here.”

Employee Engagement Survey An Employee Engagement Survey will be available starting September 14 to employees. This survey helps to measure our improvements over the past eighteen months not only as a system but also for individual teams. The survey will close on September 27. Staff hired after June 14 will not receive the survey and will instead receive an onboarding survey. Interns, physicians, temporary employees, residents and staff on leave will not receive a survey. If you have additional questions about the ENGAGEMENT survey, ask your manager – or call your HR Employment Specialist, find YOUR FEEDBACK IN ACTION yours here.

MAKING HAPPEN

Department/Service Line Recognitions June National Safety Month 6/15 to 6/19 National Healthcare Risk Management Week 6/18 to 6/24 National Nursing Assistants Week Want to have your department/service line recognized?

Click here to submit information.

Share Your Story Fire Extinguisher Training Due to social distancing, registration is required for training this year.

Class size will be limited, so register as soon as possible! Class is approximately 30 minutes and begins at the top of each hour. You can register through the Calendar of Events, here or e-mail the Call Center at callctr@excelahealth.org. These are the only days that will be scheduled at these locations in 2020. This mandatory education is required of all employees at least every 2 years. If you are not sure if you attended last year, check in Ultipro under training. Click here to view 2020 class schedule.

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New Faces Frick Hospital

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Progressive Care Unit: Jodie Hunter, BSN

Cardiology (Vascular Greensburg Lisa Vehovic, Ultrasound Technologist Occupational Medicine Brooke Nelson, Summer Internship Gastroenterology Excela Square at Latrobe Erin Crooks, Patient Information Coordinator

Westmoreland Hospital Emergency Department: Kirsten Chverchko, BSN Intensive Care Unit: Faith Hornak, RN Operating Room: Tayah Artman, Surgical Technician I Kaitlyn Cignetti, Surgical Technician I Skylar Warner, Surgical Technician I Pandemic: Alayna Kolbosky, PPE Processing Technician Sarah Koscho, PPE Processing Technician Emily Kraisinger, PPE Processing Technician Breanna Mesich, PPE Processing Technician Kaitlyn Soltez, PPE Processing Technician PCU 2D: Joseph Chapley, ALS Technician

MedCare Equipment Company Greensburg: Jessica Hartman, Reimbursement Specialist I

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