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As previously noted, the latest Performance Pay Tracking Period began on July 1st. We are striving to meet the Patient Satisfaction goal of a ≥ 68% 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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Eating healthy can help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke, and it may be easier than you think. You don’t have to give up all the foods you love. Just focus on making smart, healthy choices at home, work, restaurants and the grocery store.
INCLUDE
LIMIT
Fruits and vegetables
Sodium and salt
Whole grains
Saturated fat
Beans and legumes
Nuts and seeds
Sweets and added sugars, including sugar-sweetened beverages
Fish (preferably oily fish that provide omega-3 fatty acids), skinless poultry, and plant-based alternatives
Red meats (if you choose to eat red meat, select lean cuts)
Fat-free and low-fat dairy products
AVOID
Healthier fats and non-tropical oils
Trans fat and partially hydrogenated oils
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Choose wisely, even with healthier foods. Ingredients and nutrient content can vary.
Look for the AHA’s Heart-Check mark in the grocery store to easily identify foods that can be part of an overall healthy diet. Learn more at heartcheck.org.
Compare nutrition information on package labels and select foods with the lowest amounts of sodium, added sugars, saturated and trans fat, and no partially hydrogenated oils.
Watch your calorie intake. To maintain weight, consume only as many calories as you use up through physical activity. If you want to lose weight, consumer fewer calories or burn more.
Eat reasonable portions. Often this is less than you are served.
Prepare and eat healthy meals at home. You’ll have more control over ingredients and portion sizes.
Eat a wide variety of foods to get all the nutrients your body needs.
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Let’s face it, we’ve all experienced a snack attack! Choosing healthier snacks can be a challenge, especially away from home. But with a little planning, you can stay healthy and energized between meals. Do the prep work in advance. Make snacking on veggies a snap by cutting them up and keeping them handy in the fridge. Try bell peppers, zucchini, celery or carrots. Try dried fruit. Carry dried fruit, such as raisins, dates or dried apricots, with you. They’ll curb your sweet tooth and give you a quick burst of energy when you need it. Look for unsweetened fruit with no added sugars. Stock your office with fruit. Stash a bag of apples, oranges or other easy-to-grab fruit in your office fridge at the beginning of the week. You can grab something healthy and quick when late-afternoon munchies strike.
Go nuts. For a savory snack that hits the spot, grab a handful of unsalted or very lightly salted raw or roasted nuts. Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts are all good choices. Make it easy to grab and go. After you buy groceries, prepare a week’s worth of veggie sticks or cut up a melon in bite-size chunks. Put them in clear containers so they’re easy to spot in the fridge when you or your kids are looking for a snack. Make frozen fruit treats. Freeze 100 percent fruit juice in an ice tray or popsicle mold.
Pick ready-to-eat produce. Look for fruits and veggies that are ready to eat without any prep work. Try cherry tomatoes, grapes, baby carrots, berries and sugar snap peas. They just need a quick rinse before eating. Make your own healthy snack mix with unsweetened dried fruit, nuts, seeds, dried peas and whole-grain cereal (not sugared or frosted).
Drink your snack. Make your own nutrition-packed smoothies by blending together frozen fruits and vegetables, non-fat (skim) or low-fat milk or yogurt, and 100 percent fruit juice. Think fiber. Fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables and many whole grains help you feel full and sustain energy between meals. Skip the chips. Choose crunchy raw fruits and vegetables over chips and other fried snacks. Sliced cucumbers, carrots, peppers, apples and pears are great for dipping into hummus, peanut butter or plain yogurt.
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NOVEMBER COMPLIANCE Thu, Nov 5 Fri, Nov 13 Sat, Nov 14 Mon, Nov 16 Wed, Nov 18
0800 - 1200 1200 - 1600 1600 - 2000 0800 - 1200 0800 - 1200
NOVEMBER IN-SERVICE Tue, Nov 10 Thu, Nov 12 Fri, Nov 13 Mon, Nov 16 Tue, Nov 17 Wed, Nov 18 Thu, Nov 19
1000 - 1400 1000 - 1400 0800 - 1200 1200 - 1600 1800 - 2200 1200 - 1600 1200 - 1600 1800 - 2200 1800 - 2200
REQUIRED ATTENDANCE
INFORMATION UPDATES
Maxwell Adams, Shane Anaya, Jeff “David” Bailey, Thomas Basile, Andrew Berger, Kyle Bielan, Larry Billotto, Andrew Blevins, Daniel Boyer, Shaina Britt, Anissa Clayton, Robin Geck, Julio Gonzalez, Katherine Goodman, Marie Hildreth, Samuel Hord, Jared Kelly, Jeremy Murphy, Matthew Needs, Shay Parks, Kim Parlier, Brandy Pender, Marcus Ray, Jeremiah Ryle, Michael Santeramo, Mike Sherriff, Sherri Steele, Carol Toms and Alexsandra Torres
• 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 October and you did not attend class, you must contact Amy Broughton to attend a November 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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13 COMPLIANCE 1200 - 1600
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Kacey Cline Kayla Hough Andrew Smith Catherine Jordan Lester Oliva Julio Lizarazo Michael Campbell Maureen Townes Milan Merges Asa Rhinehart John Wagner Ryan Lowe Robert Bivens Jeremiah Ryle Jason Crump
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Laura Dellinger Daniel Baffaro Ashley Cummings John Wenham Veronica Westover Mary Rimmer Kiara Warren Marcus Ray Brendan Hutson Michael Stanford
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November 2015 In-Service will consist of small hands on stations which will require us to limit the number of persons attending each offering. The maximum registration will be 50 per session, for this reason registration is required. If you come to in-service without registering you may not be granted access; open and available slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you are not granted access you will be assisted in registering for another offering. Early registration is the best way to insure that you are able to secure a seat. If you are unable to attend in-service it is your responsibility to notify your supervisor and Elisabeth Mitchell in Medical Services via email at elisabethm@medic911.com. If you are not able to sign into the LMS please email or see any member of Medical Services to get a temporary password reset. In addition to the registration cap please be aware that due to the Holidays in November there has been a change to the normal in-service date rotation; please see the dates and times below: Tuesday November 10th at 10:00 Thursday November 12th at 10:00 Friday November 13th at 08:00 Monday November 16th at 12:00 and 18:00 Tuesday November 17th at 12:00 Wednesday November 18th at 12:00 and 18:00 Thursday November 19th at 18:00 For more information, please contact elisabethm@medic911.com.
TYRIQ MYRICK REUNION Paramedics Beth Pethel, Kevin Treat and Waldy Dearmas