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2018 Employee Giving Campaign Kicks OffIt’s wonderful to be a part of an organization that gives so much back to the community. The team members, physicians and providers of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo not only give of themselves through providing great care and compassion, additionally more and more are expressing generosity by being philanthropic. Thank You.
For the past several years employee giving has been part of our culture. The support for the For Allen For You campaign has been second to none. Your donation or pledge is truly a statement that you are committed to providing the best of healthcare and it truly makes a difference.
As the Foundation kicks off the 2018 Employee Giving Campaign, I ask that you continue to stay engaged and show your support in a way that makes you feel proud. Whether you give out of your paycheck, by donating PTO, by writing a check, or you chose the new option of donating online, your gift is truly an investment.
Allen cannot continue to thrive without community support. As a part of this community, your support is more important now than ever. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to join our efforts.
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October 4, 2017
Foster Unity ▪ Own the Moment ▪ Champion Excellence ▪ Seize Opportunities
Allen Foundation Classifieds Patient Safety Scorecard Phone Book
EAPworks IQ4ward LiveWell Wednesday Edition
This article directly relates to our strategic focus on Committed Team.
Q: There is no longer a TV channel guide in the patient handbook. Is the TV channel list that is on the intranet under the Clinical tab the most updated version?A: The TV channel listing is subject to change by Mediacom so the guide in the patient handbook would become outdated. To ensure the listing is kept as current as possible, it was decided to remove the guide from the patient handbook and place it on the intranet so it can be printed as needed.Carson Tigges, Marketing
Q: When job openings are posted, can the work hours for that position be included? It would save time on both sides if we knew that the job would or would not work for us.A: In some cases the manager may want to restructure the schedules and that is why the hours are not listed. Many of the postings do have shift information in the main body of the posting.Steve Sesterhenn, HR
Pam DelagardellePresident & CEO
DONUT feel good to donate? Join the Allen Foundation for a donut on Thursday, Oct. 5 in Meeting Room 4 from 6:30-8:30 a.m. or 3-5 p.m. Enjoy a donut on us, learn more about the 2018 Employee Giving Campaign, and turn in your completed pledge forms!
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Get Your Walk On and earn 100 points with OnPoint for Health byjoining the 2017 Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk. Walks will be taking place across the state on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Allen Hospital’s walk will start at 12 p.m. at Entrance 1. Contact [email protected] or (319) 235-3701 with questions. For information about walks at GCMH and CMH contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Sign in with Employee Wellness to earn points.
Q: There is a 25% discount forteam members on most items in the cafeteria. What are those items?
A: The salad bar and yogurtbar items are discounted. Many of the items on the hot line are discounted and this is indicated by asterisks next to the price.Lisa Kremer, Allen Café
Q: Could UnityPoint Healthpossibly get a contract for discounted tickets to Lost Island Water Park in the future?
A: We have reached out to thewater park to see if this would be possible. We will keep you posted.Sarah Behrens, Blue Crew
Q: What is the current tattoopolicy? I’ve seen several employees with tattoos displayed while at work.
A: All tattoos, per policy, mustbe covered or not easily seen.Steve Sesterhenn, HR
Think healThy
Please review the Oct. 4 update. You may locate these and all policies by clicking on Policies & Procedures Management System in the right-side navigation box from any page of the intranet.
Policies & Procedures Update
1. Get your influenza vaccination2. Cover your cough with your elbow, not your hand3. Wash and dry your hands often4. Keep your hands away from your face
Facts About Influenza• The most common way to transmit influenza is “indirectly.” This
means a person with influenza coughs or sneezes on a surface or coughs/sneezes in their hands and then touches a surface. For example, a shelf ata grocery store. Another person then touches the surface or object thathas influenza germs on it and then touches their own mouth or nose. So,remember to wash your hands often and keep your hands away from yourface!
• You are contagious before you ever develop symptoms. Most healthyadults may be able to infect others beginning one day BEFORE symptomsdevelop and up to five to seven days AFTER becoming sick. Children maypass the virus for longer than seven days. Symptoms start one to fourdays after the virus enters the body. That means that you may be able topass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well aswhile you are sick. Some people can be infected with influenza, but haveno symptoms. During this time, those people may still spread the virus toothers.
• The flu shot is the best way to teach your own immune system to fightback if exposed to the virus.
Mark your calendars: Flu Clinics for Allen team members are scheduled for Oct. 16-20, 23 and 25-27. Times and meeting rooms to be determined. More information coming soon.
Flu season is on its way!What is the best way to prevent yourself from getting sick and spreading it to others?
Learn more about OnPoint for Health!Would you like to learn more about the 2017-2018 OnPoint for Health program, events, and opportunities for feedback? Contact [email protected] or (319) 235-3701r to schedule a presentation at your department’s huddles or staff meetings this fall.
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Shining Stars
September 2017 Roadmap Key Performance Indicator metrics (YTD) at UnityPoint Health – Waterloo:• Our consolidated operating margin remains unfavorable to the target of 1.65%; 0.52% year-to-date.• Our 12-month rolling risk-adjusted readmission index is currently unfavorable to target at 0.86, above our annual goal of 0.82.• Patient Satisfaction CAHPS bundle performance is just below our target, meeting threshold at 83.9%.• Waterloo’s PSI-90 continues to trend favorable, well below max target at 0.368.• Voluntary Turnover remains unfavorable to target at 11.3%.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS UPDATE
Welcome New Team MembersFront (L-R): Jessie Paleczny, Resource; Brooke Porter, Resource; Stephan Burk, Pharmacy; Angie Peter, Digestive Health; Tatjana Covic, Cardiac Rehab; Michelle Feckers, 3 Med; Rebecca Jacquith, MHU; Nick Stull, MHU; Breanne Pink, Resource; Katrina Barker, Cardiopulmonary; Liz Olson, Patient Access; Edita Muheljic, Environmental Svcs
Middle (L-R): Nicole Main, Cancer Center; Holley Rojek, 4 Surg; Mackayla Patterson, 4 Surg; Kelli Lines, 4 Surg; Kellan Koch, 4 Surg; Payton Schutz, Safety & Security; Marisa Knebel, Resource;
Back (L-R): Nathan Graves, Safety & Security; Ben Rollins, Security; Troy Bussey, Safety & Security; Kyle Toering, Safety & Security
October CelebrationsOctober 1-7 is:• Supply Chain Week• Mental Illness Awareness Week• National Healthcare Food Service Week — Did you
know that between patients, cafeteria, and catering ourfoodservice team serves around 450,000 meals in a year?Help show appreciation for our team and stop at thedisplay in the cafeteria and write a note to thank them forall their hard work.
• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging WeekFrom advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment torecent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and dementiaresearch, nuclear medicine is improving lives. Thank ourawesome Nuclear Medicine team for their commitmentto quality and dedication to our patients.
October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness MonthThank our awesome ultrasound team for the great work they do for our patients.
Check out the lighter side of ultrasound – do you speak Sonomoji?
Retirement Open House for Carolyn Oster (Radiology)Thursday, Oct. 5 2-4 p.m. | Meeting Room 6
Everyone is welcome to attend to wish Carolyn a fond farewell.
Provider ProfileRachana Krishna, MDEducation: Bangalore University
Hobbies: Spending time with family playing board games, making arts and crafts, walking and traveling.
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Upcoming EventsHealthPartners / UnityPoint Health Medicare Advantage Plans MeetingFind and register for upcoming October and November meetings at HealthPartnersUnityPointHealth.com or by calling 888-360-0796.
Fidelity Rep One-on-One AppointmentsFriday, Oct. 6 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Meeting Room 5
Appointments are required for the one-on-one sessions. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, call 800-642-7131 or register online at getguidance.fidelity.com. A Help Desk will also be available from 12-1 p.m. at the entrance area of the Allen Café (no appointments are required for the Help Desk).
CLASS Support Group(Continued Life After Surviving Stroke)Wed., Oct. 11 | 10-11 a.m.
UnityPoint Health – Prairie Parkway, Meeting Room 1
Kate Fairfax, speech-language pathologist and augmentative communication consultant for Talk To Me Technologies, will provide information and an overview of the company, our process if a device is needed and the devices we offer.
Lawson Requester TrainingTuesday, Oct. 19 | 2-3 p.m. | Webinar
This is a good opportunity for Requester’s that have missed the face to face training sessions, or any new requesters needing immediate training. Register at https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7379169265938081026. Please come with any specific questions. If you do not have the opportunity to hop onto these monthly webinars, feel free to contact [email protected] with any requisitioning questions.
Giving & Receiving
Submit articles to: [email protected] for submissions: Noon the previous Friday
Allen College NewsCalling All Allen Alumni!If you are a graduate of Allen College, you are invited to a Fall Reception at Montage on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for a casual evening of drinks and appetizers with your fellow alumni from around the area. The event is free and sponsored by the Allen College Alumni Association. Please RSVP to [email protected] or (319) 226-2016. We hope to see you there!
The Allen Foundation is excited to invite the third round of Champion Grant applications for 2017. Please complete and return all applications to the Foundation office by Friday, Nov. 17. Contact Joyce.Coil@unitypoint. org with any questions.
Fall 2017 Champion Excellence Grant Recipients Video
Attendance required for all Allen team members.General sessions will last around 30 minutes.
Get details on dates, times and locations.
Blitz 2017!October
12-14, 16-18 & 20
Together For Youth / Rudy’s Tacos Fundraiser
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 5-8 p.m.Rudy’s Tacos, 2401 Falls Ave., Waterloo
Join us as we spice things up at Rudy’s Tacos during “Let’s Talk Month.” (Encouraging parents and children to discuss sensitive issues.)
Not only will you leave deliciously satisfied, but your contributions help Together For Youth improve the sexual health of adolescents, and support and encourage our parenting teens. Rudy’s Tacos will be donating 25% of proceeds toward our cause.