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BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR - STUFFED POTA- Brush both inside and outside of potatoes with TO SKINS WITH AVOCADO CREAM oil and sprinkle with salt. Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are INGREDIENTS crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 min8 small Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), utes. scrubbed and dried 4 teaspoons canola oil In the meantime, prepare the filling. Steam the 1/4 teaspoon salt broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

8 ounces broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about Drain and set aside. Spray a nonstick pan with 4 cups) cooking spray and preheat over medium-high Cooking spray heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook until 3 pieces Canadian bacon, finely diced (about 3 crisp stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve. ounces) 3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 3 To make avocado cream, combine scallion whites, ounces) avocado, sour cream lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and proAVOCADO CREME cess on high until smooth. About 30 seconds.

2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens reserved 1 medium avocado Toss the broccoli with cheese and spoon filling 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 de2 tablespoons lime juice grees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese 1/4 cup cilantro leaves is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of 1 clove garlic the avocado cream on top of broccoli-filled pota1/4 teaspoon salt toes, then top with scallion greens and 1 teaspoon crisped bacon bits.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. For more info, visit foodnetwork.com Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise.

Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact. Reserve scooped potato flesh for another use.

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As previously noted, the latest Performance Pay Tracking Period began on November 1st. We are striving to meet the Patient Satisfaction goal of a ≥ 65% rating (experience as “Excellent”).

In order to create a comfortable margin of performance, while continuing to improve the patient experience, we would like to share some feedback from recent patient focus groups.

The two areas that patients value the most are: 1. Communication from the treating crew: “Explain treatment options and procedures” “Provide reassurance and compassionate communication with the patient” 2. Setting clear expectations: “Set transport length expectation” “Set a triage level expectation before arriving at the hospital”

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Kevin Staley Lester Oliva CMS Superintendent Ann Clark Principal Ann Laszewski; Carol Ann Smith, Battalion Commander Captain Stella Patterson, CMPD, Deputy Chief Rob Kinniburgh, CFD

CMS announced the creation of the of Service and Protection Academy at Marie G. Davies Academy on January 6, 2016.

A new magnet school option for CMS students will give 9th grade students the opportunity to become a certified EMT, Firefighter I or complete pre-requisite classes for CMPD. Parents and students will be able to select this program for the 2016-2017 school year at the Options Fair at Philip O’Berry this Saturday, January 9th from 9am – 1pm.

For more information, visit fox46charlotte.com or cms.k12.nc.us 4

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The Panthers are the hottest ticket in the NFL! But are you taking advantage of the local fan promotions?...

HARRIS TEETER SECOND HALF SACK Select the Panthers player that you think will sack the opposing quarterback during the second half of any game. One entry will be chosen prior to every game. If the player selected gets a sack, the customer could win a $500 Harris Teeter gift card.

Register now!

KRISPY KREME SWEET VICTORY When the Panthers win, you win! The Monday after a Panthers victory, buy a dozen original glazed doughnuts for $3.99 at Krispy Kreme stores in North and South Carolina. Find a location near you.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA SPECIALS Score discounted Papa John’s pizza when the Panthers score 20 or more points. Go online to papajohns.com the next day and enter the promo code PANTHERS20 to get 50 percent off your online order at regular menu price. And every day get the Papa John’s Carolina Panthers special - two large, two-topping pizzas for $7.77 each. Use the promo code PANTHERS777.

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The aforementioned offers were valid as of 1/8/16. Please visit panthers.com for up-to-date offer information.

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JANUARY COMPLIANCE

JANUARY INSERVICE

Thu, Jan 14 1400 - 1800 Sat, Jan 16 1600 - 2000

Thu, Jan 14 1800 - 2200

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE

INFORMATION UPDATES

Mian Baker, Elijah Bumgarten, Jason Crump, Mariann Earwood, Donald Eslick, Brendan Ferguson, Rheba Graham-James, Trueman Jones, Shawn Kersey, Ryan Lowe, Corey Montgomery, Christopher Noll, Karl Ottesen, Aaron Peppel, Kenny Phillips, Howard Pittman, Michael Pomeroy, Tom Porcelli, William Ramsey, Lindsay Regruto, Adamo Riascos, Bryan Runyan, Mary Shockley, Chris Simmons, Jamie Stanford, John Stroup, Brian Thomas and Kevin Treat

• Please register for your Corporate Compliance Training session through LMS. • The duration of the Medic Safety & Compliance Training sessions is up to 4 hours.

• Attendees will be paid for the total time spent in class.

• Each employee, with an Annual Performance Review within that same month, MUST attend one of the available Compliance Training Sessions.

• Compliance sessions are held next to the Medic Fitness Center.

PLEASE NOTE: If your Annual Performance Review was in December and you did not attend class, you must contact Amy Broughton to attend a January class.

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For more information on Corporate Compliance Class or if you need directions, please contact Amy Broughton at amyb@medic911.com.

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Fox 46’s, Jenna Caiazzo dropped by Medic on January 6 to find out more about our staffing plans for the Panthers’ Playoff game.

The story ran on January 11, 2016. If you want to read the article, visit fox46charlotte.com For more information on media relations, please contact Lester, lestero@medic911.com or Tiffany, SEPTEMBER 2014 tiffanya@medic911.com Michael Stanford Shane Walcott medic911.com

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The American Ambulance Association’s, Stars of Life Conference honors the dedication of Ambulance Services, Paramedics, EMTs, Telecommunicators and all Agency Support Staff.

WHO TO NOMINATE Nominating someone is simple: let us know which co-worker has shown overall excellence with their position at Medic.

HOW TO NOMINATE 1. Login to Medic’s, Extranet.

2. Click “Incentives and Recognition”.

3. Click “Employee Recognition”.

4. Fill out and submit the Star of Life Nomination Form.