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| Volume 5 | Issue 15 | April 12, 2016 |
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Gallup Employee Engagement Survey runs April 18-May 1. Get ready to step up and tell us how our health system supports you. See how employees at one hospital are making a big difference in safety and preparedness.
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 Who are Richmond's Top Docs? Check out this month's Richmond Magazine to see the many Bon Secours physicians honored for their world-class care. Read about one physician's dedication to his patients.
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 Has your child volunteered at our facilities? High school seniors in Richmond and Hampton Roads may apply for the Amber Nease Scholarship award, given each year to an employee's child or grandchild for exceptional community service.
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Roam Teams Ensure Hospital Is Ready
Fresh eyes can make a difference.
Mary Immaculate Hospital plans to stay Joint Commission-ready, even when the hospital isn't being reviewed. They've implemented "roam" teams to ensure that no detail is overlooked.
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Food Service Director Alex Perrone and
Patient Access Director Sherry Terry make sure
everything is Joint Commission-ready.
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Find out how an employee suggestion led to a safer hospital and increased team spirit.
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"At the end of the day, we're doing this for the patients, to be Good Help to Those in NeedŽ. It's not just about passing the survey, it's about being safe and making sure we're taking care of our patients."
--- Chris Weyant, director, Materiel Management at Mary Immaculate Hospital
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On the Run for Colon Care
Thanks to all the runners and volunteers who supported the 2016 Bon Secours Colon Cancer Awareness 5k run/walk on April 2. With your support, we've helped educate the community about prevention and treatment options.
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St. Mary's Receives
Prestigious Designation
Congratulations to St. Mary's Hospital, designated as the only non-academic Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in Virginia. This certification, coupled with Bon Secours' primary certified stroke center network, solidifies our reputation as the premier provider of cerebrovascular care in the region.
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How Did You Spend Your
Spring Break?
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing created Alternative Spring Break, a community service initiative. Led by staff member Jared Christ, 12 students volunteered 252 hours during the week. Here, students volunteered at the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House where they cleaned, prepared meals, organized closets and made cards for the guests. Other organizations that benefited from the students' volunteer service included Habitat For Humanity ReStore, Housing Families First, James River Trails: Belle Isle, Lewis Ginter Community Kitchen Garden and the Richmond Ronald McDonald House.
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Corporate Responsibility Education Due April 15
The annual, mandatory Corporate Responsibility Education, which is available via HealthStream, must be completed no later than Friday, April 15. To locate your assignment, log in to HealthStream and look under your "Assigned Learning" for course "BSHSI 2016 Corporate Responsibility and HIPAA Employee Education." The training takes approximately 40 minutes to complete.
This course will be assigned only to employees with a start date before Sept. 1, 2015. Questions? Contact Anjali Mulchandani-West, corporate responsibility officer, or Kotrina O'Neal, chief privacy officer.
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Active Parenting Got a child ages 5-12? Join us for a free six-week course parenting course beginning April 21 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Learn more. | |
To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.
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Co-Parenting: In the Child's Best Interest This four-hour custody and visitation parent education workshop helps parents learn to build strong relationships and best meet the child's needs. Classes begin April 30 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Learn more. | |
To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.
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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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 We're a Best Company
for Female Executives
Terri Spence (center), vice president and regional chief information officer, accepts the NAFE 2016 Top Companies for Executive Women award from Betty Spence, president of the National Association for Female Executives and Entrepreneurs, and Subha Barry, vice president and general manager of Working Mother Media.
Spence participated in a roundtable discussion and accepted the award for Bon Secours Virginia at the Working Mother event, held March 17 in New York. The award, which Bon Secours has won since 2006, measures and rewards companies committed to advancing women in their organization.
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New Way to Receive $5 Co-pay
Since we launched Bon Secours 24/7™ earlier this year, employees and their dependents have enjoyed convenience and peace of mind by having virtual access to a medical provider anytime via their phones, tablets or computers.
But we've heard that some employees covered by Aetna through the Bon Secours Medical Plan at times have encountered issues receiving their $5 co-pay.
Click here for step-by-step instructions to reduce your co-pay.
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2016 Successful Aging Forum Schedules Keynote Speaker
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Amy Grant
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Singer, songwriter and multi-Grammy winner Amy Grant will be the keynote speaker at this year's Successful Aging Forum, sponsored by Bon Secours Senior Health, on May 19, at Virginia Beach Convention Center. Registration deadline is May 2. Learn more.
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Experiencing Problems
with Your iPhone?
We're getting reports of some issues with the iOS 9.3 upgrade. If you haven't updated your phone yet, please hold off until Apple can release a patch. If you have questions, please contact the Help Desk at 804-627-5070.
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Family Focus ESL Program
Need help with English as a Second Language? Join Bon Secours Family Focus for free adult literacy classes Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Newport News. Child care provided. Learn more.
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To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.
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Zero to Three: The Magic
of Everyday Moments
Explore key aspects of early childhood development and learn to build positive relationships in this free course beginning April 25 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Learn more.
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To register or for more information,
call 757-886-6511 or email Delores Price.
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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 more about topics including:
Read Richmond news releases and read stories including:
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