Quality of Care/Safety Concerns If you have a concern about safety or quality of care, please contact the Quality Management Department at 706-721-6222, or stop in and see them at BA 4247. If you are not satisfied with resolution of your concerns, feel free to contact the Joint Commission at 800-994-6610. There will be no disciplinary action taken against employees who chose to contact the Joint Commission. Commitment to Diversity Our commitment to diversity is extended to our employees, patients and their families, board members, guests, suppliers and additional stakeholders. It is our policy to recognize and value the unique differences of the individuals and groups in the communities we serve. For our employees, we are committed to providing an environment and a work experience where you are valued and your unique attributes and background are affirmed. You are expected to value the differences of your co-workers, our patients, their family members and to treat all people with respect. We are committed to the recruitment and development of a governing body that reflects the communities we serve We are committed to recognizing and valuing the individual differences and beliefs of our patients and their families We will recognize and respect diversity in health care perceptions and needs. We will implement care protocols that value, respect and consider these individual needs We are committed to aggressively and thoughtfully recruiting, promoting and motivating a diverse work force that is representative of our local community We are committed to economically supporting the communities we serve through our purchases of goods and services. Our practices will ensure that we proactively seek diverse suppliers by continuously identifying and making our procurement opportunities available to minority and female owned businesses We are committed to being a good ‘corporate citizen’ by involving our stakeholders and participating in local activities that enrich the communities and people we serve (HR Policy #1.03) Georgia Regents Medical Center Communication Vehicles Georgia Regents Medical Center is committed to effective communication and uses a variety of communication vehicles, including but not limited to: Town hall meetings Management Information Forum Electronic bulletin boards The GReport www.grhealth.org (Internet) and paws.gru.edu (Intranet) Rewards and Recognition Program Components
Ambassadors Corp: Graduates of the Employee Appreciation program become members of the Ambassadors Corp, a group that is called on for special projects or assignments Service Awards: Employees are also recognized for their length of service with a certificate and pin. Service of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30+ years are recognized. These are presented at special functions scheduled throughout the year.