RxTraA publication for the staff of Hartford Hospital January 28, 2013 Vol. 69 No. 4

Hospital Makes $1 Million Contribution To Hartford PROMISE for ScholarshipsHartford Hospital has made a land-mark contribution of $1 million to the Hartford PROMISE, a scholarship pro-gram that supports Hartford Public School students by providing financial assistance to those who are eligible so they can attend college.

The hospital is among the first major employers in the city to invest in the program. The $1 million donation is the largest ever given by the hospital.

The Hartford PROMISE is based on the principle that investing in education is an effective way to foster commu-nity well-being and economic devel-opment, will create an educated work-force and will contribute to healthy communities.

“Hartford Hospital was founded by the community, for the community nearly 160 years ago to meet a criti-cal need,” said Jeffrey Flaks, Hartford Hospital president and CEO. “We have a long legacy of caring for and serving our community to improve communi-ty members’ health and wellness and overall quality of life. A vital aspect to a good quality of life is education, and as members of and contributors to this community, we see the education of our young people as part of our mis-sion of service and part of our duty as a community leader.”

As a champion of the new program, along with the Travelers Foundation and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Hartford Hospital has commit-ted its support.

So far, $3.5 million has been raised for scholarships, with the goal of $12 mil-lion to support the program through

the Class of 2023. The s c h o l a r -ship pro-gram will be launched with the Class of 2016.

S c h o l a r -ships of up to $5,000 per year will be available for qualified students who attend either in-state or out-of-state colleges. Scholarships of $2,500 per year will be available for students attending two-year colleges.

The scholarship can be used for tu-ition, fees, books and other costs and can be renewed for an additional year for a master’s in education or teaching.

All students who graduate from Hart-ford Public schools, live in the City of Hartford, have been continuously en-rolled in Hartford Public Schools since at least the ninth grade, graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA and meet the dis-trict’s attendance goals are eligible.

More than 900 of Hartford Hospital’s more than 7,500 employees live in Hartford.

Above: Hospital President Jeff Flaks stands with Hartford public school students.Below: The press conference on Jan. 22 announcing the Hartford PROMISE program.

Do you want to save money on your 2013 health insurance?

Employees covered by one of HHC’s Aetna Choice plans or a Health Sav-ings Account (HSA) can earn cash sim-ply by completing an online health as-sessment and participating in an online health education activity by Feb. 28.

If you are an Aetna Choice Plan 2 or 3 member, you can get $4 a week in your paycheck ($8 for you and your spouse) – up to $208 a year for you another $208 for your spouse.

If you are enrolled in the HHC Health Sav-ings Account, you can earn $250 in incen-tive credits for yourself and $250 for your adult dependents, up to $500. The awards will be deposited to your HSA.

Here’s how…

1. Log in to your secure mem-ber website at www.aetna.com. New to the site? Click “Register.” Tip: Have your insurance card handy.

2. When asked to “choose your view” click Hartford HealthCare Corporation.

3. Find the blue menu box on the left and click “Take a Health Assessment.’’ Even if you’ve completed an assessment in the past, you must do it again in 2013.

4. When finished, you will see a “Con-gratulations’’ message. But you are not done yet. You must do one required health activity to qualify. To begin your required online health activity click “continue” to return to the home screen.

5. Find “Online Wellness Programs” in the yellow area and click “Go to My HealthMedia Programs’’

6. Select a topic of interest and click “Go.” Pick any topic you like and follow the prompts.

Here are some important things to remember…

1. To complete the activities, each cov-ered family member MUST create a new account at Aetna.com.

2. For Aetna Choice 2 or 3 Plans, the employee AND spouse must complete BOTH activities if both are covered to qualify for any money. There is no par-tial credit.

3. For HSA members, the employee AND adult dependents must complete BOTH activities to qualify.

You and your spouse and/or depen-dents must complete the required ac-tivities by Feb. 28 to be eligible for your full rewards. Partial rewards are avail-able after the deadline.

Why should you do this? The health as-sessment can help you to learn about simple steps you can take to look and feel better and possibly identify and ad-dress hidden health risks that can lead to debilitating conditions including dia-betes, heart attack and stroke.

P.S. It’s Confidential: Your answers are completely private and protected by federal law. Your answers are not shared with your employer.

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Save Money, Get Healthy:

Complete Your Health Assessment Today

Introducing Trading Post ClassifiedsDo you have a desk chair you don’t want but that someone else at HartfordHospi-tal might be able to use? How about a Cape Cod cottage to rent? Or a car to sell?

You can swap supplies or advertise your items for sale on the Hartford Hos-pital Trading Post, an online classified ad site developed for employees. There are two categories for ads: Employee Classifieds and Hospital Supply Swap. Through Supply Swap, you can help the hospital save money by offering your surplus supplies to other departments.

Because the site is limited to employees, you must use your hospital Group-Wise email address as your user name when you register. You must log in to post ads; but you can view ads without logging in. If you register, a password will be automatically generated and emailed to you. You can change it after logging in. All ads must be approved before they’re published. It may take up to five business days before your ad appears.

You cannot buy items directly from the Trading Post site. If you’re interested in an item, you must communicate with the person who posted the ad by using the “Contact” or “Poster” tabs. You and the person who posted the ad must determine how to exchange items. Hartford Hospital is not responsible for delivering any items.

The Trading Post site includes a “Help” button and a “Disclaimer” you should read before posting.

You can find the Trading Post under Employee Services on the Intranet home page: http://hhblogs.hh.chs/tradingpost

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IOL Holds Seminar on Assessing DangerousnessEach month at the Institute of Living, the child psychiatry Fellows meet with local psychiatrists, psychologists, at-torneys and judges for a seminar on forensic issues, with emphasis on the areas where psychiatry and the law intersect.

This month’s scheduled topic was “As-sessing Dangerousness.”

In light of the recent tragedy in New-town and the current national debate, the scope of the class on Jan. 18 was ex-panded to include additional members of the community.

This complex topic was addressed by an excellent panel of speakers and an interesting discussion ensued.

The panel members included Dr. Har-old Schwartz (psychiatrist-in-chief at

the IOL, who was recently named to Governor Malloy’s Sandy Hook Adviso-ry Commission-see above), The Honor-able Robert Killian, Jr. (Hartford Probate Court), Rosemary Baggish, (community

education consultant at the IOL), and Dr. Laurie Singer (director of Special Education Services for the Farmington Public Schools).

Left to right: Panel members Dr. Laura Singer, Attorney Robert Katz, Rosemary Bag-gish, Dr. Kenneth Robson, Dr. Harold Schwartz, and Judge Robert Killian, Jr.

Dr. Harold I. Schwartz, chief psychiatrist at Hartford Hospi-tal’s Institute of Living, and Dr. Adrienne Bentman, director of the IOL’s adult psychiatry residency program, have been named by Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy to serve as mem-bers of his commission to make recommendations on poli-cies related to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Gov. Malloy charged the commission with “taking a broad, systemic approach in crafting the recommendations that will lead to comprehensive legislative and policy changes that must occur following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Ele-mentary School.”

The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is eventually ex-pected to make legislative recommendations in the areas of safety, gun violence preven- tion and mental health. Be-fore they do, they’ll hear from a wide array of experts to aid their decision.

Gov. Malloy suggested the panel may find a way to help re-duce the stigma of mental illness while finding real solu-tions to problems of gun violence.

“We live in a society that has destigmatized violence at the same time it’s refused to destigmatize mental treatment,” he said.

The commission must present an initial report to Malloy by March 15 — in time for consideration during the regular ses-sion of the General Assembly.

Their first meeting, held Jan. 24 in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, was broadcast live on television and online by the Connecticut Network (CT-N).

Two IOL Doctors Appointed To State Commission on Sandy Hook

Dr. Harold Schwartz and Dr. Adrienne Bentman

Register As An Organ Donor in Lobby Monday

A representative from Life Choice Donor Services will be in the lob-by on Monday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-2

p.m. to encourage people to sign up on the organ donor registry. We are close to reaching our goal to get 1,000 new or-gan and tissue donors signed up on the Life Choice donor registry by Feb. 1. If you are not already registered to be a donor, visit www.becomeadonor.org and fill out the online form. Please choose “Hartford Hospital” from the drop-down menu un-der “How did you hear about the Donate Life New England Registry?”

Car Seat Clinic TuesdaySafe Kids CT is pleased to present a Car Seat Clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 3–6 p.m. at the City of Hart-ford Fire Department, Engine Company #10, 510 Franklin Avenue, Hartford. This event is by appointment only.

Please have the age, height and weight of your child available when you call. To schedule an appointment contact Olga Früster at 860-545-8815 or by e-mail at ofruster@connecticutchildrens.org.

Clincal Ethics Rounds TuesdayThe Hartford Hospital Eth-ics Committee invites all health care professionals to Clinical Eth-ics Rounds on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Gilman Audito-rium. A new policy “Conscientious Prac-tice in Medical Futility Disputes” case study from Bliss 11I will be presented. Lunch will be provided. CMEs and CEUs are available.

Radiation Therapy Open House WednesdayWe are currently accepting applications for the radiation therapy program. Please come to an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 6-8 p.m. in the Taylor Con-ference Room (Helen & Harry Gray Can-cer Center) to learn more about the ca-reer, educational requirements and tour of the Radiation Therapy Department.

Super Bowl MenuThe Cafete-ria will serve a special pre-game Super Bowl menu for lunch and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 31 paying homage to the competing teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Balti-more Ravens. The menu will include:

• Raven Cajun Seafood Chowder • San Francisco Roasted Vegetable Gumbo • Super Italian cold cut grinder by the inch • Baltimore Cheese Steak or Chicken • Steak Fries w/malt vinegar • Fisherman’s Wharf Fish & Chips • Game Day Baked Potato Bar • Baltimore Harbor Pizza w/shrimp, bacon, garlic spinach & olive oil

Silpada Designs in Auxiliary Store ThursdaySilpada Designs with be in the Auxiliary Store on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Come by and see our sterling sil-ver jewelry boutique.

N-95 Respirator Fit Testing Thursday There will be N-95 Respirator Fit Testing on Thursday, Jan. 31, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in the ERD, 4th Floor.

Kathy Hersey Retirement Tea FridayPlease join us in say-ing farewell to Kathy Hersey on Friday, Feb. 1 from 3-5 p.m. in the

Special Dining Room. Kathy, an OSHA nurse coordinator, retired on Jan. 1 after 42 years of service to Hartford Hospital.

Dementia Support Group Tuesday, Feb. 5There will be a meeting of the demen-tia support education group on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Please note the new location: Staunton-Williams Build-ing - Clarke Social. (Enter the IOL campus from 400 Washington Street. Bear right and continue to the first stop sign. Turn left, and Clarke Social is almost immedi-ately on the left (drop off only.) Proceed to the next stop sign, turn right, and there is some parking available on the left in front of the Braceland Building. Or pro-ceed to the Donnelly lot.) Please RSVP to Mary Cameron at 860-545-7665.

School of Nursing Alumnae ScholarshipsThe Alumnae Associa-tion of the Hartford Hos-pital School of Nursing is again offering nursing scholarships to HHSN alumnae and their fam-ilies or to employees working at HH, the IOL or Jefferson House for a minimum of six months. Applicants must be matriculated in an accredited nursing program. Further eligibility requirements, information and applications may be ob-tained on line at www.hhsnalumnae.org. Completed applications must be received by Monday, April 1.

Happening at Hartford Hospital

Questions or comments about RxTra? Contact editor Annie Emanuelli at aemanuelli@harthosp.org or 860-545-2199