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| Volume 5 | Issue 35 | September 6, 2016 |
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Plan ahead for college. Bon Secours College Planning Workshops offer a way for families to prepare for the realities of obtaining and paying for a college education. Click here for a list of upcoming dates.
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Thank a colleague. Environmental Services Week runs Sept. 11-17. Please be sure to thank your colleagues for the remarkable work they do every day.
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Be prepared. September is National Preparedness Month, which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and visit.
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Join Us and Celebrate
50 Years of Good Help
Be a part of our Celebration in the Park this Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of St. Mary's Hospital. Employees, physicians, volunteers and community members are invited.
First, lace up your fastest shoes and join us at 9 a.m. for the Racin' on the Avenue 5k. Proceeds from the 5k race will benefit the Sister Mary Monica Good Samaritan Fund, which helps patients in need pay for items important to their recovery such as prescriptions and medical equipment. Register online.
 Then, stay around for yoga at 10:30 a.m. and Celebration in the Park, a community festival beginning at noon. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the live music, stage performances, expo area, food truck court, kids' zone and activities for all ages. All the action takes place at the Westhampton Field at Patterson and Maple avenues.
The St. Mary's NICU will hold a special celebration of its 25 years from 12:30 to 2 p.m. if you're a St. Mary's NICU baby, parent or family member, join us to reunite with nurses, doctors and staff, and meet other NICU families. There will be cake pops, a butterfly release and other family-friendly activities.
Find out more about Racin' on the Avenue and the Celebration in the Park.
Register for Racin' on the Avenue before Thursday and you'll be entered to win our exciting Hit the Gym! Package, including a one-month membership to ACAC, a $50 gift certificate to Dick's Sporting Goods and more.
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 Mary Immaculate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation
Bon Secours Virginia Nurse Residency program at Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Mary Immaculate Hospital's Registered Nurse (RN) Fellowship Transitions in Practice program have achieved accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Mary Immaculate is the first hospital in the nation to earn accreditation with distinction from ANCC for its RN Fellowship Transitions in Practice Program. The Nurse Residency Program is the fourth program in the nation to be recognized. Bon Secours Mary Immaculate was also the first hospital in the Hampton Roads region to achieve Pathway to Excellence in 2012, was re-designated by the ANCC in December 2015 and received the national Pathway award in 2013.
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Bon Secours Honored for Supporting Workers with Disabilities
 The Next Move, a Richmond-based nonprofit that tries to prepare people with disabilities for careers after high school graduation, honored Bon Secours for our inclusive hiring and training practices. Each year, about two dozen students at four of our hospitals in Richmond and Hampton Roads participate in Project SEARCH, a program that gives high school students on the autism spectrum training in our facilities.
According to the Virginia Department
of Education, 70 percent of adults ages
18-25 with disabilities are unemployed
in the Commonwealth.
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Bon Secours Technology
Supports Veterans
Instead of throwing away outdated equipment, Bon Secours IT has a robust Recycle-Reuse initiative, allowing us to go green --- and to support veterans.
Our donated equipment has enabled Tech For Troops to continue its mission to educate veterans at or near the poverty level and to provide trained veterans for IT jobs. The project provides free, refurbished computers to veterans, allowing them to connect with employers and to develop essential computer skills. Tech for Troops also hires veterans to oversee and train its employees.
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Bon Secours Responds to
Louisiana Flooding Disaster
On Aug. 12, more than 20 inches of rain fell across Louisiana, affecting more than 100,000 homes and forcing thousands to shelters. Many homeowners didn't have flood insurance and lost all their property.
 Bon Secours Health System will support Catholic Charities in the amount of $25,000 in their relief efforts in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, two of the hardest-hit locations. In addition, Bon Secours will support the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation in the amount of $5,000.These funds will benefit employees of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc., who were directly impacted by the flooding.
Bon Secours also will match employee contributions up to $5,000.To contribute, please make out a check to Bon Secours Mission Fund and note "Louisiana Relief" on the bottom.
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Mail your check to:
Bon Secours Mission Fund
c/o Ed Gerardo
1505 Marriottsville Road
Marriottsville, MD 21104
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All employee contributions and the matched funds will go to the Our Lady of the Lake Foundation.
For more information on Bon Secours' disaster response efforts in the U.S. and around the world, contact Camille Grippon or Ed Gerardo.
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The Active Parenting of Teens Learn to guide your children through the challenging teen years at Active Parenting of Teens, presented by Bon Secours Family Focus. Free classes will be held Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 22 at Mary Immaculate Hospital. | |
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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Year-End Reviews Now Underway
Oct. 7 is the deadline to complete your year-end review. It's the time to reflect on your successes and set intentions for the next 12 months. "We're wrapping up the end of the fiscal year, talking about your performance, and also starting fresh going into a new year," said Stephanie Davidson, director of Talent Strategy.
To hold all Bon Secours employees to the same standards, our health system developed 10 core competencies and rolled them out this year. Everyone --- from entry-level employees to senior leaders --- is expected to perform these standards well.
These core competencies support and align with Bon Secours' Strategic Quality Plan, said Davidson, ensuring that everyone throughout the health system is working toward the same world-class outcomes.
To complete your review, click on the SuccessFactors link under Quick Links in IRIS.
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Bon Secours 10 Core Competencies:
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Makes every effort to understand the people we serve and their needs and expectations
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Generates and shares innovative ideas to meet future needs
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Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility
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Forms right relationships in every encounter
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Understands the ministry and how to impact its overall success
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Demonstrates love and care in all human-to-human interactions, especially to those who are most vulnerable
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Interacts with others with an attitude of service, built on the spirit and values of Bon Secours
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Accountable for continuous improvement of performance in order to achieve flawless service
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Collaborates well with others
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Demonstrates cultural competence
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Give Blood, Save Lives
Bon Secours Richmond will hold two blood drives this month.
| Sept. 16: | Memorial Regional Medical Center, Community Room | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | | Sept. 29-30: | St. Mary's Hospital | TBD |
To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767, visit www.redcrossblood.org or download the free Red Cross Blood Donor app. Save time on the day of the drive by pre-registering with RapidPass at www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
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Tidewater EMS Honors
One of Our Own
 Monica Reed, manager of Cardiovascular Services at DePaul Medical Center, recently was honored by the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Council as part of the council's annual recognition program. Reed, received the Excellence in EMS Award, also known as the R.C. Dailey Award, the top award given by the TEMS Council.
According to TEMS Council criteria, Reed was chosen to receive the award because she "exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to the statewide Virginia EMS system and has demonstrated a commitment to a comprehensive, integrated system of emergency medical services throughout the Commonwealth."
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Triple Play Deal is a Home Run Deal
Bon Secours loves to help you save money.
Here's one more way: employees who sign up for Verizon for the first time can get Triple Play FIOS services (internet, TV and home phone) for one year for $59.99 a month, plus taxes, equipment charges, and other fees. For a limited time, Verizon will also waive new customers' standard set up charge --- an $80 value. Sign up for a two-year agreement and get STARZ and EPIX channels for 12 months. This deal runs through early October.
Employees who currently have Verizon FIOS can save with Verizon Connections. Save $120 a year on some of Verizon's most popular bundles. Get $10 a month savings on Triple Play services, or save $5 a month on a Double Play bundle. This deal does not expire.
To learn more, click here or email Cricket Lenderking, Verizon business development manager.
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What's going on in our health system? Check out news releases for Hampton Roads, and review stories including:
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