AUGUST 2019

When Fiscal Year 2019 came to a close at the end of June, it cemented into history an exciting year for CaroMont Health. From finding new and innovative ways to care for our patients, to earning our eighth Grade A for patient safety, and then announcing our plans to invest more than $300 million in and around Gaston County, including a new hospital in Belmont, this was a year filled with much success. I am extraordinarily proud of all that we have accomplished together, and I am thankful that you choose to put care first every day.

On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team, I am pleased to share that all eligible employees* hired before April 1, 2019, will receive a 2.5% adjustment to base pay. The pay rate changes will be effective September 1 for the paycheck received on September 19. The new rate of pay will be available in ADP following the September 19 paycheck.

Thank you for your individual and collective contributions to providing compassionate, exceptional and highly reliable care over the last year. Every encounter matters to our patients and their families and every one of us make the difference.

*Eligible employees do not include those who are currently PRN with a “flat rate” or employees who have received a Suspension or Final Written Warning for performance or behavior in the 2019 Fiscal Year. Additionally, any employee who is at the max of their respective pay range will receive a lump sum increase as opposed to a rate change. Vice Presidents and Providers with a contract or letter of agreement are also not eligible for this increase.

Message from the President and CEO: An Exciting Year for CaroMont Health

CHRIS PEEKPRESIDENT & CEO

Certificate of Need Filing for CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont

Since announcing plans for building a new hospital in Belmont, we have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our patients, community leaders and citizens alike.

In order to continue planning and begin construction on the new hospital, CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont, we must file for a Certificate of Need (CON) from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The CON will allow CaroMont Health to utilize the hospital beds allocated to Gaston County as part of the North Carolina State Medical Facilities Plan (SMFP), a document prepared annually at the direction of the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services Division of Health Service Regulation and the North Carolina State Health Coordinating Council.

Our CON team has been working diligently to complete the application, and we are pleased to share that earlier today, we filed the official application accompanied by letters of support from more than 100 community leaders, business owners and respected members of our medical staff.

This is an exciting milestone in this project, and we hope to have final approval by March 2020. Over the next several months we will continue to update you about our progress on CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont, the critical care tower expansion and several important initiatives with the medical group. This is a new era for CaroMont Health, and we are grateful to have such a strong and dedicated workforce with us every step of the way.

AUGUST 2019

CARESHighlightMobile Mammography Now Available for EmployeesThe CaroMont Health Imaging Services team cares about you! Now equipped with new, state-of-the-art 3-D mammography, the Mobile Mammography bus will be available at CaroMont Regional Medical Center for employee screenings.

September 17 and September 27

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Beginning in October, the bus will be available thefirst Thursday and third Tuesday of every monthfrom 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Screening is recommended yearly for women over the age of 40, or per physician recommendation. Please call 704.671.5300 to request an appointment and discuss insurance coverage.

Coming Soon: CaroMont University Course CatalogCaroMont Health University classes begin in September! Keep an eye out for the first course catalog.

Anjalyse Valenti, RN on CVSU, was covering for the charge nurse when she noticed a change in heart rate and rhythm for a patient who had recently undergone heart valve replacement surgery (TAVR). Concerned that the patient may have developed a dangerous heart rhythm, she ran a bedside EKG. During that test, the patient’s heart rate dropped dramatically, the patient became unresponsive and a Code Blue was initiated. Anjaylse’s quick assessment of the situation helped identify the issue and get the patient the critical medical care needed.

Larissa Di Maria, RN on CVSU, noticed her patient was experiencing a heart rhythm change post TAVR procedure. While the patient showed no symptoms and the rhythms did not produce alarms on the monitor, Larissa still recognized a need to elevate her concern. Once cardiology was notified, it was determined that the patient had several heart rhythm issues and would need a pacemaker. Larissa’s expertise and attention to detail helped identify and correct a serious issue for the patient.

Good Catch Award: Anjalyse Valenti, RN and Larissa Di Maria, RN

ANJALYSE VALENTI, RN LARISSA DI MARIA, RN

AUGUST 2019

Save the Date! Nursing Recruitment FairDo you know a great nurse or new nurse graduate who would be perfect for the CaroMont Health team? Human Resources, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership and Senior Leaders, will host a recruitment event for experienced nurses and new graduate nurses in September! On-site interviews will be offered for many hiring areas including Med/Surg, Critical Care, Long Term Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Emergency Services and more.

Be sure to share this information with anyone you know who could live up to our CARES values and wants to put care first!

Tuesday, September 10

3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center Dogwood/Magnolia Room

2525 Court Drive, Gastonia, NC

Please RSVP to Jessie.Harvard@caromonthealth.orgor call 704.834.4520.

Interested candidates may also apply before the eventon our Careers page at caromonthealth.org/careers.