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Reporting Changes

Effective October 1^st, Security will be reporting to Orlando DeMoss, director of Environmental Services. Since the overall reorganization last spring, Security has reported directly to Greg Smith in a temporary manner. Orlando has assume responsibility for Security permanently in addition to his other current responsibilities.

Also, Monica Metz, director of Patient Services, now has responsibility for Birthplace Photos. This reporting change outlined in the email Jamie Haeuser sent to hospital employees on August 23^rd.

Employee Self Service
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) is pleased to bring you - Employee Self Service. Employee Self Service (ESS) is a web-based tool that you can use to view your personal information, benefits elections, deduction information, and tax withholding status.

It is a convenient place for you to find all of our company policies, information on discounts, and electronic forms. During this first phase of ESS, you are able to change your personal information such as your name, address, marital status, and telephone number. In the future, employees can use ESS to request time off or make changes to their benefit elections, tax withholding, and direct deposit information.

If you haven't already, log on to ESS and take a look around. If you have any feedback regarding your experience, please email Brian Watkins.

Breast Cancer Screenings
Breast cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. Every woman is at risk, and this risk increases with age. Breast cancer can usually be successfully treated when found early.

What factors increase risk for breast cancer?
Your risk of developing breast cancer increases if you…

Had breast cancer in the past
Have a family history of breast cancer (like a mother, sister, daughter, or two or more close relatives who have had breast cancer)
Had your first baby after age 30
Have never had a baby
Used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for a long period of time after menopause
Have 2 or more alcoholic drinks every day
Are overweight or obese, especially if you gained weight during adulthood
Don't exercise
Are a Jew of Eastern European descent (an Ashkenazi Jew)

Risk for breast cancer increases with age. So it is important to have a regular screening mammogram annually.

Your Comments at Work
Many employees have made numerous suggestions related to signage and helping our visitors and patients more effectively find where they need to be in the hospital. Through the employee focus groups, VP luncheon suggestions and emails to administration, many of your ideas have been explored.

Currently, one suggestion mentioned by various employees is in the process of being implemented. Color, framed 24” x 36” signs will now be located on each floor of the parking garage as you exit the elevator. About half of the signs are up and the rest will be installed very soon. Each clearly denotes that "you are here." Also, the maps are oriented so that Goodwood Blvd is at the top so that those exiting the elevator from the garage can have the proper orientation. Further, the map points out that the bridge to the hospital and Physician’s Tower is on the 2^nd floor.

Also, employees noted that stairwell doors slam shut disturbing resting patients. Building Operations staff checked all of the stairwell doors in the hospital to ensure that rubber stoppers were secured on each. These stoppers will help to alleviate the door making so much noise when it shuts.

Thank you to everyone who has sent a suggestion. Your ideas are helping to improve patient experiences so keep them coming. Feel free to email jodi.conachen@womans.org your ideas. Thanks!

Nursing Career Ladder Program
Congratulations to the following applicants approved to enter, continue and advance in the nursing career ladder program.

New Applicants:

Mary Beth Arceneaux, RN III, CNIC

Jill Brashier, RN III, CNIC

Hailey Entremont, RN II, CNIC

Kara Fisher, RN III, CNIC

Michelle LeBlanc, RN III, CNIC

Allison Penny, RN II, CNIC

Lindsay Witmer, RN III, CNIC

Maintained Status:

Irene Bacon, RN III, CNIC

Pam Griffith, RN III, CNIC

Lauren Shirely, RN III, Labor & Delivery

Janice Windham, RN III, Surgery

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