SLHS annual employee satisfaction survey begins today!

Please take the 2013 employee survey online by midnight Friday, May 31.

This is your chance to share your opinions about working at Saint Luke's Health System. Your responses will help our health system, your hospital/entity, and your department become even better places to work in the future.

The survey is anonymous, and your responses are confidential.

Please click one of the links below to take the survey:

English Survey

Spanish Survey

 Frequently Asked Questions

How do I take the Employee Satisfaction Survey?

You can access the survey via the links above or the Employee eLink.

Are my results confidential?

Yes. SLHS has nearly 10,000 employees eligible to take the survey. Comments from employees are only available to the Operations/Executive Team and are not grouped by department. Responses are grouped by subject.

I log on to my computer using my A number. Does the survey track my A number, too?

The survey link is taken outside of the SLHS network firewall and no information, including A numbers, can be tracked. You can access the survey at work or at home by going to the Employee eLink.

Do I have to complete the demographic information? Why are demographics important?

Yes. This provides us feedback for large groups of employees based on their characteristics. Example: Demographic information tells us if the evening shift is satisfied with something and the day shift is not. Your responses influence change. We are required to collect specific demographic data for our Magnet designation.

I'm the only person in my department who is a male. If I complete the demographics, will my department manager know that it is me?

No. The data given to leaders does not include specific demographics of individuals within the department.

Why do I have to select my department leader?

This gives leaders a general overview of employee satisfaction in departments. Your individual responses remain anonymous.

My department has fewer than 10 people. Will my manager know who is completing it?

If your department has fewer than 10 responses, your department leader's results will roll to the next level leader to ensure the survey remains anonymous.

Where do my results go once I submit the survey?

All results are compiled in the Survey Monkey account which is outside the SLHS network. An analyst compares the data against system and national scores.

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SLMAHI research spotlighted at AHA QCOR conference

Research led by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute physicians and clinicians is once again in the spotlight - this time at the Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke 2013 Scientific Sessions.

The conference, which is being held today through Friday in Baltimore, will include four oral presentations and 37 poster presentations from SLMAHI. With so many presentations, SLMAHI is among the top presenters at the conference and far exceeds the participation of any other hospital in our region.

In addition, John Spertus, M.D., will be honored with the QCOR Distinguished Achievement Award. This award is given every three years to the individual who has made the most substantive contributions to the QCOR Council.

Watch for more information in next week's eRounds.

Saint Luke's Employee Circle of Giving

June 3 - 14

Did you know that in 2012, 1,798 employees within Saint Luke's Health System contributed $269,138 through payroll deduction to Saint Luke's Employee Circle of Giving?

As a Saint Luke's employee, you give so much of your time, talents, and dedication to the work you do. And you know more than anyone what a strong impact your gift can make on the strength of our programs and the well-being of our patients and fellow employees.

Last year, more than 100 programs received support from employee donors, ranging from the Miracle on 44th Street employee emergency assistance fund to departmental education funds.

For as little as $2 per pay period, your gift can support Saint Luke's Foundation and benefit medical programs and patient care as well as your colleagues and their families. When you contribute to a specific fund, 100 percent of your gift goes to support the program you choose. And these contributions truly make a meaningful impact.

For example, departmental educational funds allow nurses, therapists, and other employees to attend national conferences to gain additional knowledge and expertise in their medical area - which ultimately helps to keep Saint Luke's on the leading edge of patient care.

Look for more information about the Foundation's upcoming Circle of Giving campaign throughout June 3 - 14. For more information on how to become an Employee Circle of Giving member, please contact Tanya Carson at tcarson@saint-lukes.org or ext. 25612, or visit saintlukesgiving.org/employee.

Slim that Wheat Belly, stave off heart disease

You've seen him on "Oprah," now catch him live at Saint Luke's Cardio Health & Wellness Center.

Join acclaimed author and cardiologist William Davis, M.D., to learn about the health pitfalls of some common foods. He'll show you how to "Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight."

In his best-selling book, Dr. Davis highlights the vast benefits of a wheat-free diet: Patients have shown improvement in such conditions as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, schizophrenia, and more.

Also, Saint Luke's preventive cardiologist James O'Keefe, Jr., M.D., will share "Inspirational Stories for Health, Happiness, and a Sexy Waist." Dr. O'Keefe is the author of The Forever Young Diet and Let Me Tell You a Story.

Join us!

Although this event is free, RSVP to Saint Luke's Concierge to reserve a seat: 816-932-5100 or register online.

Tuesday, June 4

Unity Temple on the Plaza

707 W. 47^th St.

Kansas City, MO 64112

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Complimentary refreshments

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Presentations and Q&A

Presented by the Charles & Barbara Duboc Cardio Health & Wellness Center at Saint Luke's Hospital.

Now Hear This

If you or a loved one suffer from severe hearing loss, learn how a cochlear implant from Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute can help when traditional hearing aids can't. Attend this free seminar:

Thursday, May 23

1 - 2 p.m.

Saint Luke's Foundation

4225 Baltimore Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111

Please RSVP online at saintlukeshealthsystem.org/events or by calling Saint Luke's Concierge at 816-932-5100.

Become a Hospice volunteer!

Saint Luke's Hospice is currently looking for new volunteers to serve in homes in the communities we serve and in our upcoming Saint Luke's Hospice House!

At Saint Luke's Hospice, we pride ourselves on helping patients and families live as fully as possible so that each patient's final journey is filled with a rich sense of dignity. Hospice provides support and care for people in the last phases of incurable disease to ensure a life of quality.

The volunteer opportunities for Saint Luke's Hospice are endless. Volunteers in the homes of our patients provide social support and respite to hospice patients and their families.

For the upcoming Hospice House, we are looking for volunteers to provide top-notch customer service at the reception desk, provide hospitality to the families who join us, and volunteers who can offer companionship, a listening ear, and a caring presence as a friendly visitor. Many of our volunteers also put their unique skills to use through complimentary therapies and other special projects (arts and crafts, quilting, photography, etc.)

If you are interested in becoming a Saint Luke's Hospice volunteer please contact: Melissa Tinklepaugh at mtinklepaugh@saint-lukes.org or call 816-360-8009.

Upcoming four-day in home and Hospice House volunteer training is scheduled for:

Tuesday, June 11

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 13

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, June 18

5:30 - 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 20

5:30 - 9 p.m.

As a new volunteer, you would have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated team devoted to continuously improving the quality of our patient care. In addition, you would have the wonderful opportunity to provide one-on-one support and caring that would bring comfort to the patients and families that we serve. 

Chef's Special Cuban Delight on May 22