In Roads
Inside information for the employees of Mercy Medical Center
april 3, 2015
“The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutley no good.” - Ann Landers
Mercy’s ER Team Challenges you... to join them in creating a team of 10 or more to run/walk in the 5K Stroke Awareness Run Contact the Mercy Foundation to form a team. 209.564.4200
Nursing Excellence Nominations The American Nurses Association supports and encourages National Nurse’s Week with recognition programs. The purpose is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and to honor the dedication, commitment, and tireless effort of registered nurses nationwide to promote and maintain the health of this nation.
Register online at supportmercymerced.org Registration Fee by April 21st - $25 per participant, guarantees dri-fit shirt in your size Registration Fee AFTER April 21st - $30 per participant, dri-fit shirt is not guaranteed • 5K Packet pick-up April & May 1 from - 7pm • 5K Packet pick-up April 30 30 & May 1 from 4 -47pm • up5K Race Lineup 7:45am (Pick in tent across fromat Mercy, also available morning of race) • 5K Race begins at 8:00am • 5K Race Lineup at 7:45am • Medal Ceremony at 9:00am (On the road between the hospital and Cruickshank Middle School)
• 5K Race begins at 8:00am
As part of Nurse’s Week activities at Mercy Medical Center, all hospital staff members and Medical Staff are given an opportunity to give special recognition to nurses for the excellent work they do. One way for us to know who these excellent candidates are is through your nominations. To nominate a nurse, click on the link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ MercyMercedNursesWeek2015
Rhythm Rummy
Gift Shop News Easter savings for employees 20% off April 3-4
By Vera Rocco, RN, BSN and Syd Ayotte, RN, BSN Clinical Educators
Winner from the last rhythm:
We have lots of goodies to fill your Easter baskets: candy, bunnies, lambs, bears, and more!
Rules of the Game: The first staff to email Lindsey Wine with the correct answer will receive a prize (must be an email, phone calls won’t count). Tim Vietmeier
Lindsey.wine@dignityhealth.org
Interpret the Rhythm:
Announcement
Starting April 1st, the Gift Shop will no longer be taking out “payments” in increments from your payroll checks. We will be taking out the “full amount” that you charge within the two week pay period. It will be your responsibility to keep track of your balance. Charge accordingly to your personal budget and save your receipts. The first payment done this way will come out of your April 24th payroll check (charge period 4-1-15 to 4-1415). Plus any March balances brought forward. We want to remind you that only you can use your badge to charge, and it must be worn at the time of purchase for identification.
Looking for a Healthy Event to Attend in Merced?
May 9th Registration: 9:00am Ride Starts: 10:00am Come meet our Planning Director at this fun filled ride through the city! Must be 16 years or older to ride alone (No training wheel riding)
Voluntary Disclosure of Disability or Veteran Status Dignity Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Recent revisions to regulations that protect persons with disabilities and veterans include new record keeping and reporting requirements. To meet these new requirements, we are giving each employee the opportunity to self-identify as an Individual with a Disability or a Protected Veteran.
We invite you to join us for a free symposium 10TH ANNUAL
PARKINSON’S SYMPOSIUM Join us to learn how to live well with Parkinson Disease.
Participation in this survey is voluntary and confidential -- your reply will be consolidated with all others and used in analyzing the effectiveness of our diversity initiatives. Please follow this link to the survey, which we have posted on MyDignityHealth, and follow the instructions for completion. The survey should take fewer than five minutes to complete.
Living Spirituality by Sister Lucille Carreau, DHS Spiritual Services Supervisor
THOUGHT:
A universal prayer for patients and families and co-workers. "Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."
PRACTICE:
Use this prayer to open a meeting, to use in your department huddle, or a phrase of two with a patient.
In celebration of National Parkinson’s Awareness Month in April and our 10th year of having a Parkinson’s Symposium, Dr. Halpern and Dr. Bhatia are joining us to speak on the following topics: • Living well with Parkinson Disease • State-of-the-art of deep brain stimulation DATE:
Thursday, April 16, 2015
TIME:
10:00 AM
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Halpern and Dr. Bhatia
WHERE:
Mercy Medical Pavilion, 3rd Floor 315 Mercy Avenue Merced, CA 95340
Call today, seating is limited. Please RSVP at: 209.384.3300 or rsvp@amiesseniorcare.com
Lunch will be provided.