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| Volume 4 | Issue 19 | May 12, 2015 |
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A Calendar Reminder: The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) will be closed Memorial Day, May 25. Bon Secours salutes those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. HROC also will close from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, for an internal meeting.
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Get moving. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports month. The weather is beautiful, so why not get out and exercise outdoors?
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Congratulations to our runners and walkers. Thanks to everyone who participated in Memorial Regional Medical Center's Nursing 5k Challenge last weekend to support nursing excellence.
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Top Workplaces 2015 Honors
 Bon Secours Richmond
Bon Secours Richmond is a top place to work! The health system was honored last week at the Top Workplaces 2015 event, in an award program conducted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Workplace Dynamics.
Workplace Dynamics surveyed employees about numerous topics affecting workplace life, from pay and benefits to training and work-life balance. Employers who scored the highest locally --- and met national benchmarks --- made the finalist list. "Being recognized on this list helps Bon Secours attract and retain the best talent," said Jim Godwin, vice president of Human Resources. "It's another way our health system distinguishes itself from others."
Bon Secours Richmond was one of five finalists in the mega-company group (those with 1,000-plus employees). It also earned the Top Workplaces designation in 2014, the award's inaugural year.
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Springtime in Virginia
Spring is here and Bon Secours Virginia facilities are more beautiful than ever.
Do you have a favorite shot you've taken this spring?
Send it to BSV-HR@bshsi.org and we might run it in a future issue of Good News.
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 Hospital Week:
Celebrating Your Commitment!
It's National Hospital Week, running through May 16. This year's theme is "Where Miracles Happen Every Day."
National Hospital Week celebrates hospitals and the men and women who support the health of their communities through dedication and compassionate care. It also recognizes the miracles --- both large and small --- they help make happen on a day-to-day basis.
This week is a time to recognize the miracles our employees help create every day by providing good help to those in need. Thank you to everyone!
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New Enrollment Tool Available
Employees now have a new tool to enroll or change benefits, available via ezAccess. It can be used by:
 | Going to BSHSI home page on IRIS, and clicking on ezAccess/AskHR under Quick Links. | | From home, go to www.bshsi.org and click on ezAccess/AskHR at the top of the page. | | You must log in using your BSHSI credentials. If you have questions about your log in credentials, contact EISSC at 866-809-9259. | | When you reach the ezAccess/AskHR home page, under "My Benefits Enrollment," click on the appropriate link below:
 | Change in Work Status - current employee who has experienced a status change (full-time to part-time, benefits-ineligible to eligible, etc.) | | Change in Family Status - current employee who has a life event (marriage, birth, loss of other coverage, etc.) | | New Hire |
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If you have additional questions about this new process, please contact HROC weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 855-336-7600 or 804-887-7600.
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Payroll Deduction
Changes Take Effect
As part of the transition to the new Benefits Enrollment tool on ezAccess/AskHR, employees may notice some changes in the way their benefit deductions are displayed on their paychecks beginning this month. These changes do not signal a change in the amount of the deduction, just the way they will be displayed.
Changes include:
| Working Spouse Surcharge: If you have a surcharge for a working spouse/legally domiciled adult, it will now be broken out separately from your overall medical premium and will be listed as Working Adult Surcharge. The amount has not changed. | | Spouse Life: The Life Insurance deduction will no longer include the coverage amount. It will be listed as Spouse Life. |
To view your complete deduction, go to ezAccess/AskHR, or contact HROC at 855-336-7600 or 804-887-7600.
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The Human Resources Operations Center (HROC) marked its first birthday on May 5. Employees paused to celebrate a year of providing great service to our health system. |
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Virginia Credit Union Offers Benefits
Bon Secours Richmond employees are eligible to join the Virginia Credit Union. Members receive low loan rates, discounts on theme parks, insurance and travel, and more. For more information about these and other benefits, visit vacu.org, call us or visit a branch.
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Protecting the Environment
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The Hampton Roads Sanitation District recently recognized Mary Immaculate Hospital with the Pretreatment Excellence & Pollution Prevention Award. DePaul Medical Center received the Gold Award for Outstanding Environmental Compliance Record.
At Bon Secours, we strive to protect public health and our environment.
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Maryview Nursing Care Center Launches Telemedicine Program
As part of a Bon Secours Health System initiative to improve health outcomes for nursing care residents and ultimately reduce hospital re-admissions, Maryview Nursing Care Center recently launched a telemedicine program.
The telemedicine unit is a portable web-based communication system that is rolled into a resident's room. A physician can see the resident through the monitor, zoom in on a specific area and receive information such as temperature and blood pressure. In addition, the resident can view and talk with the physician. Read more.
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What's Your Kid Doing This Summer?
Why not consider one of the exciting programs at the Bon Secours Family Centers? Learn more about them. Camps begins when school is out and run  through Labor Day weekend, offering a variety of fun onsite and offsite activities. Children can come in and out of the program as needed to accommodate vacations, sports camps or parents' varying work schedules.
Also, the Family Centers are accepting inquiries for summer and fall spaces for children ages 2 and older.
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Get Money for School
Bon Secours Virginia is accepting applications for the annual Bon Secours Virginia Sons, Daughters & Grandchildren Scholarship award program and the annual Bon Secours Virginia Education Award Scholarship program. Through these annual programs, Bon Secours Virginia awards more than $30,000 in college scholarships to employees and their  children and grandchildren.
Some restrictions apply; please see the application for details.
In addition, June 1 is the deadline to apply for the 2015 Amber Nease Scholarship, honoring an employee's child who has volunteered in the Bon Secours Virginia health system.
Questions? Contact Avis Gates at 804-594-4990 or 804-357-6101.
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| | Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim and Bon Secours Hampton Roads Health System executives celebrated the grand opening and blessing of Bon Secours Ghent Station Medical Associates on May 5. The 19,000-square foot facility also will be home to Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy's 19th site in Hampton Roads. |
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Authentication Process Will
Improve IS Security
In response to the recent increase in security threats and hacking attempts around the world, Bon Secours Health System will implement a two-factor authentication process this summer to help secure remote access to its information system (IS)  resources. Those who access Bon Secours IS resources outside of a Bon Secours facility will be affected by this change.
Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security that requires not only a username and password but also a dynamic (changing) six-digit code, which makes it harder for potential intruders to gain unauthorized access.
Look for more information soon. In the meantime, contact CultureofSecurity@bshsi.org should you have questions or concerns.
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Thank You from the Bon Secours Virginia Foundations
It has been great celebrating National Nurses Week. The Foundations of Bon Secours are grateful for our nurses who, because of their exemplary care, inspire patients and families to give.
If you know of a patient grateful for the care they received, contact the Foundation offices in Richmond, 804-287-7700, or Hampton Roads, 757-889-5900, for copies of our referral cards.
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Learn Tips to Age Successfully
Bon Secours Virginia is a sponsor of the Successful Aging Forum, May 27 in Hampton Roads and May 28 in Richmond. Singer and founding member of The Supremes Mary Wilson will be the featured speaker. Learn more and register.
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, including important information about screenings, and read news coverage including:
Read Richmond news releases and learn more about stories including:
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Let Us Hear From You
 Do you have a story idea for
Good News? We want your stories and photos. Please send to Dawn Trivette.
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