Team Member News Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 Affiliate versions of Team Member News are sent to team members at each affiliate every Thursday.
Need to know
2019 annual team member engagement survey begins next week The 2019 annual team member engagement survey takes place Monday, Aug. 19– Friday, Sept. 6. As we continue to move forward as one, this first-ever organization-wide survey allows you to shape the future of our health company by sharing your opinion on what’s working well and what needs improvement. All responses remain confidential. Click here to learn more. EMT training exercise at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville On Friday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville students will participate in an EMT training exercise. The exercise will potentially include simulations of explosions, gunshots, wounded and deceased victims, smoke, fire and blood (theatrical). Click here for details, including traffic impacts and road closures at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Medical Campus. Update on President and CEO Mark O’Halla’s introduction Last week, President and CEO Mark O’Halla wrapped up his introductory tour of Prisma Health. He began his introduction to the organization with leaders from across the organization in a meeting Wednesday, July 31. Mr. O’Halla shared his view of health care and the opportunities that all care givers have to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing and expanding health care industry. His emphasis: The patient comes first. “We are in the people business”, he reminded leaders, “and our people are our greatest asset.”
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He was engaged with team members and physicians during his visits to hospitals, physician practices and across the organization. He was particularly interested in hearing where they see Prisma Health now and how they would like to see us move forward. Enjoy these photos of Mr. O’Halla’s recent interactions at various locations.
News and information
Advanced wilderness life support course Join the Department of Emergency Medicine in attending the first ever advanced wilderness life support course (AWLS) offered in the region. This is a must take course if you spend large periods of time outdoors or have an interest in environmental exposures and diseases. The course will be offered over three days, Nov. 2–4, at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and will feature regional physicians and nationally–recognized lecturers. Click here to learn more and save 10% on registration. Camelot Cinemas tickets The Recreation Committee is offering team members the opportunity to purchase a package of eight movie passes to Camelot Cinemas for $20. Click here to purchase. Prisma Health Perks Access your team member discounts. Retirement celebration John Hartman: Thursday, Aug. 29 from 2–4 p.m. at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Community Room. Security tip from Information Technology Services Extortion scams and how to avoid them. Shop Prisma Health branded items for a limited time on pop-up site For a limited time, team members can buy Prisma Health branded items with no minimum requirement and free shipping. This includes water bottles, coolers, apparel and more. You can even get a beach towel for that end-of-the summer
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getaway. Don’t miss this special opportunity to order items before the offer ends at midnight Saturday, Aug. 31.
Events
Family grief support meeting Saturday, Aug. 17 When a family experiences the death of a loved one, it often feels as if the world has been turned upside down. Mending Hearts is a welcoming, safe place where grieving children, teens and their adult caregivers find hope. Click here to learn more. Team member event at Discovery Island Water Park Saturday, Aug. 17 Join the Recreation Committee at Discovery Island Water Park on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:45–7:45 p.m. Team members and their immediate family gain free admission when presenting their ID badge. Click here for details. Town Hall meetings Aug. 19–Sept. 20 Team members are encouraged to attend any meeting; however, it is important that you work with your manager to ensure your work unit has sufficient coverage during the meeting. View and print the complete schedule here. Seminar: Tracking contents of a sexual assault kit through DNA Monday, Aug. 19 South Carolina legislature is considering a bill involving the tracking of sexual assault kits that provide forensic evidence for potential prosecution. This free seminar addresses what is inside those evidence collection boxes, the likelihood of obtaining DNA and why a backlog exists. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Coleman Medical Staff Auditorium. Edouard Michelin 5K Memorial Race Saturday, Aug. 24 Registration is open for our sixth Corporate Shield race of the season, Edouard Michelin 5K Memorial Race, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 515 Michelin Road (Greenville, SC). Learn more and register here. As a reminder, Prisma Health will reimburse entry fees for Greenville Corporate
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Shield races. To receive reimbursement, complete the form here. Questions on the reimbursement process? Contact Ator Ighalo at
[email protected] or 864-5223173. Team member golf tournament Monday, Aug. 26 Click here for information about a team member golf tournament. Upcoming events at the Life Center Now–Aug. 27 Click here for a list of upcoming events at the Life Center. Highlights include: Acupuncture 101 (Aug. 21) Make your own mason jar salad (Aug. 26) Lunch and learn: Diversity in end-of-life care Wednesday, Aug. 28 Providing culturally competent and sensitive care at the end of life requires health care providers to develop cultural awareness. Join Enhancing the Practice of Medicine's Culture & Inclusion Committee for an interdisciplinary panel discussion to illuminate diversity at the end of life and provide tools that team members may use to facilitate and manage care. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Administrative Board Room. Learn more and register here. Prisma Health Night at the Drive Wednesday, Aug. 28 Join us at Fluor Field for a night of baseball and family-friendly entertainment! Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased through the team’s box office, online (using password PRISMA) or through a Drive representative attending Town Hall meetings. The first 1,200 team members to purchase tickets will receive a Ballpark Bash wristband and will enjoy a private hotdog and hamburger picnic and ice cream social. Learn more here. Adaptive sports Now–Aug. 31 Click here for a list of upcoming adaptive sports opportunities with Prisma Health Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Diabetes Prevention Program Classes begin Sept. 9 Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes or looking to make healthy lifestyle changes? If so, you may be a candidate for the Diabetes Prevention Program for Prisma Health team members and dependents over the age of 18. Email
[email protected] or call 864-522-1440 for questions and enrollment. Next classes begin: Monday, Sept. 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Prisma Health North Greenville Hospital Plant Based Nutrition series Six-week series begins on Tuesday, Sept. 10 Are you interested in following a plant-based diet? This six-week series, taught by a Prisma Health registered dietitian, will help you identify areas where you can integrate small, sustainable dietary changes into daily life. Tuesdays, Sept. 10–Oct. 15 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at 7 Independence Pointe, Suite 300. Contact Allison Walters at 864-797-6626 or
[email protected] for more information and to register. “Do No Harm” screening and panel discussion Tuesday, Sept. 17 Join the Transformative Health Institute Team Member Well Being Subcommittee and Prisma Health–Upstate Medical Staff Practitioner Health Committee for a “Do No Harm” screening and panel discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Auditorium. Those unable to attend in person will have the opportunity to watch both the film and panel discussion via live stream from one of our campuses. Click here to register.
How to submit information
Email
[email protected] by noon on Tuesday to run on Thursday. All Upstate flyers that need quick turnaround or are not customized must be created using the Prisma Health flyer engine (sign in required on first use). If you have questions, contact Jeanine Halva-Neubauer or Sherard Moultrie.
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Repeating news items in consecutive editions may be limited. Events may be limited to no more than 30 days out to be included. Have comments or questions? Email
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