Points of Pride
INSIGHT March 14, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day Contest In this week’s edition of Excela Insight, we are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a contest! On the front and back of this week's edition, you will find shamrocks of all sorts of sizes, but just how many are there? Be sure to look closely! The first person to email the correct response to EMA@excelahealth.org will win a prize!
Tammy Vogel, MSN, RN, Director Nursing Services and Quality at Latrobe Hospital, is one of Excela Health’s top Points of Pride nominators. Tammy uses Points of Pride as a way to recognize staff by giving thanks, offering “thinking of you” cards as needed, and as a way to celebrate great teamwork and accomplishments. She notices positive changes in staff behavior and attitude when she uses Points of Pride. They are thrilled to be recognized, thankful, and ready to shop when awards are given. Vogel also says that great teamwork during emergency situations has been recognized when staff has gone above and beyond. For example, when recovery efforts turn to preparing a patient and the family for death and/or dying, staff has been recognized for providing emotional support to the patient, family, and each other. To recognize someone for his/her hard work, celebrations, or moments of need, visit Points of Pride on the Intranet
Meet EMma: Therapy dog of the month Employee Engagement Survey March 25 is the start of the Employee Engagement Survey! This survey is open to all employees of Excela Health, it will be sent to them in their email, and also can be found on the Intranet. The results of the survey lead to changes in the organization. Since the last survey, improvements to communication, employee recognition, opportunities for personal finances, and the Excela environment have been implemented. Watch Featured News leading up to the survey for these top 10 improvements.
MAKING ENGAGEMENT HAPPEN
Meet Emma, a German Shorthaired Pointer mix, who is eight years old and the March Therapy Dog of the Month. Unlike other dogs, Emma is not interested much in toys or food, but does enjoy a game of hide-and-seek with her owner Rhonda. Emma also does not like to be dirty, wet or cold, so she can be found in a raincoat or winter boots in cold weather. She enjoys being a therapy dog and bringing comfort to patients at Excela Square at Norwin and also to the students at Seton Hill University. For information on joining the furry team of therapy animals go to: http://bit.ly/2Isf7lj
YOUR FEEDBACK IN ACTION
Employee Engagement Survey March 25 - April 8
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