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| Volume 4 | Issue 41 | October 13, 2015 |
 Education Opens Doors to Success October is National Work & Family Month. At Bon Secours, we strive to support our employees and their families. Not only is it the right thing to do, it also helps us as a health system be our best. Bon Secours strongly believes that education opens a world of opportunities. Whether you want to hone your workplace skills through our School at Work program or pursue leadership  opportunities through STRIDE, we have courses annually. If you're interested in developing specific skills or learning more about our health system, check out helpful offerings in the Bon Secours Institute. We also offer tuition reimbursement for degrees you pursue at the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing and other accredited degree programs. Our Family Centers offer evening and Saturday hours for child care, and with Bon Secours' flexible work schedules and PTO options, you can fit in continuing education around your job, family and other obligations. Check with your supervisor to see how you can make it happen. We're committed to your advancement and also to offering your children great opportunities. They can get a great start in our Family Centers,  programs, summer camps and more. And when they're ready to leave home, Bon Secours offers college scholarship opportunities to employees' children and grandchildren. Each year, Bon Secours Virginia awards more than $30,000 in college scholarships to employees' children and grandchildren. So take some time this month to think about how you can further your knowledge and challenge yourself. Bon Secours Virginia is here to help! |
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| | 1. | Participate in Values in Action. Help your colleagues in need feel the hope, celebration and spirit of the holiday season. Employees in need can request it confidentially, and employees and departments can sign up to sponsor a family. Learn more. | | 2. | Run and Have Fun. The Bon Secours St. Francis 5K Fun Fest on Nov. 7 will feature food trucks, health screenings, kids' activities and a 5K race. Register here. | | 3. | Cash in Unused PTO. Oct. 19 is the deadline to cash in your paid time off, if you choose to do so. Learn more. |
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 Service Awards Salute Longtime Employees Congratulations to Bon Secours Virginia employees who have served our ministry for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 --- and even 45 years!
Also, our health system recently announced winners of the 2015 Dedicated Service Awards, given to those who display exceptional commitment to the mission and values of Bon Secours.
They include:
 | Jane Castelvecchi | | Kathryn Childers | | Margaret Ferguson | | Avis Gates | | Jason Hann | | Vicki Hogge | | Travis M. Jacques | | Lucy M. Kooiman | | Deborah Malliarakis | | Dadi Neopaney |
Bon Secours Richmond also honored several employees with the Sister Elizabeth Durney award for providing exceptional care for dying patients. They include:
| Dr. Amanda Harrell, St. Mary's Hospital | | Megan Smith, RN, Hospice | | Cynthia Straub, case manager, Palliative Care |
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Good Help to the
Most Vulnerable Patients
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Thank you to the Bon Secours Forensic Nursing program for providing care and support to victims of all types of abuse.
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Bon Secours Hampton Roads Facilities Earn Accreditation Extensions
The American College of Radiology recently extended the accreditation of the nuclear medicine department of Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital through September 2018.
The accreditation follows a rigorous peer-review evaluation process, during which the American  College of Radiology assesses several factors --- including image quality, staff qualifications, equipment adequacy, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.
Also, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission recently announced three-year reaccreditations in vascular testing in the areas of extracranial cerebrovascular testing, peripheral venous testing and peripheral arterial testing for the noninvasive vascular laboratories at the Maryview Medical Center and the Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View.
IAC accreditation is a "seal of approval" that patients can rely on as an indication that the facility has undergone a thorough review.
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Take Control of Your Health
 Mary Immaculate Hospital again will offer the HEAL Program, a health education and literacy program designed to combat the issue of low health literacy among people in the community, beginning Oct. 20.
Adult learners learn how to describe symptoms to a doctor, read and understand medical instructions, and to know when to use urgent care versus the emergency department.
Learn more.
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Authentication Process
Improves IS Security
In response to the recent increase in security threats and hacking attempts around the world, Bon Secours Health System has implemented a two-factor authentication process to help secure  remote access to its information system (IS) resources. Those who access Bon Secours IS resources outside of a Bon Secours facility are 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) 6-digit code, which makes it harder for potential intruders to gain unauthorized access.
Contact CultureofSecurity@bshsi.org should you have questions or concerns.
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Shape Up at In Motion
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance offers a holistic fitness program at a discount to fellow employees of Bon Secours. The knowledgeable staff will coach and motivate you to improve yourself by helping you build a stronger, leaner body. Learn more.
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads.
Read Richmond news releases and learn more about stories including:
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October is American Pharmacists Month
Your Pharmacist: An Important Member of Your Health Care Team Most people are aware that a pharmacist is the person who dispenses their prescription. However, pharmacists, as members of our health care team, also perform many functions that may not be so obvious, says Mark DeAngelo, pharmacy director at DePaul Medical Center.
DeAngelo notes that behind-the-scenes functions include:
| making timely alternative medication recommendations during drug shortages or recalls | | monitoring all of a patient's prescriptions that are often written by several different providers for potential drug interactions | | serving as a form of triage for the 80 percent of U.S. adults who initially prefer to self-treat minor ailments with over-the-counter products |
 Finally, he said, Bon Secours pharmacists perform one more important function. All of our hospitals have implemented a "Bedside Rx" program, so patients can have their prescriptions filled and delivered to their hospital room prior to discharge. This program, he notes, has two primary goals:
| to increase patient satisfaction by making the transition to home easier for the patient | | to decrease readmissions by ensuring that our patients leave our hospitals with the necessary medications for a successful recovery at home |
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 Join Us!
The Bon Secours Richmond Family Centers have openings for children and grandchildren of employees. Why not stop by to see how much fun your child can have while learning and growing?
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BrightStar provides care for sick dependent adults in the Richmond area in your home for up to 10 days per year. Bon Secours covers 50 percent of the hourly fee for a CNA or an RN (depending on care needs) and the employee pays the remaining 50 percent. Employees must provide their Lawson ID number. For information, contact Brightstar at 804-378-8686.
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Get in Shape, Refer a Friend
Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance features a referral program for new and existing clients. Refer a friend (BSHSI employee or not) to the Fitness or Sports Performance program and you and your friend will each receive $50 off your month's program cost. For information, call 757-IM-SPORT (757-467-7678).
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Introducing New PT Services
Bon Secours Physical Therapy and Sports Performance recently expanded its repertoire of services in the Richmond market.
New offerings include:
| Massage therapy at the Watkins Centre, Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, and Memorial Regional Medical Center |  | | Women's Health programs, including urinary and fecal incontinence, pregnancy-related conditions, osteoporosis, | | | pelvic pain, breast cancer rehab, arthritis and fibromyalgia, at the Watkins Centre clinic. | | Dry needling, an alternative to traditional treatment methods for chronic pain, is now offered at our Patterson Avenue clinic and will be coming soon to the Watkins Centre. |
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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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