- FINAL DAYS! - InforMed, SoutheastHEALTH Employee News, October 7, 2021

SEHealth InforMed – October 7, 2021

InforMed | Keeping SoutheastHEALTH Employees Informed

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection is Key

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. SoutheastHEALTH offers breast exams and mammograms in Cape and Dexter:

Southeast Breast Care & Diagnostic Center

60 Doctors’ Park

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

573-519-4900

Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County

1200 N. One Mile Road

Dexter, MO 63841

573-624-5566

Employee Helping Hands Campaign

REMINDER

• The first drawing will be this Friday, October 8 – You must make a donation and complete a form (either paper or online) to be entered. Please turn in paper forms to your Employee Champion.

• Champions, please note: Forms must be returned to the Foundation Office by noon on Friday for the drawing.

• If you do not have a paper form you may make a donation online. Click on the button below. Please let your Champion know if you submit your form online.

Make a Donation

Why an Employee Campaign?

Every gift counts, and supports someone in need!

What is the Employee Helping Hands Campaign?

The Employee Helping Hands Campaign is a key component for growing programs and services at SoutheastHEALTH. Every donation counts! The Employee Assistance Fund that helps employees at SoutheastHEALTH during difficult times, is nearly 100% funded by employees through this campaign. This is a great opportunity to give back to your fellow employees, patients and community. You may choose to show your support for one of the many funds at the Foundation. These funds include:

• Cancer Care Fund

• Children’s Wellness Fund

• College of Nursing & Health Sciences

• Employee Assistance Fund

• HeartStrong Fund

• Hospice Grace Fund

• Patient Care Fund

• Response & Recovery Fund

• Strides for Diabetes Fund

• The Greatest Need

Receive a Gift and Chances For Gift Cards!

Anyone who gives $5 or more per pay period (or the equivalent thereof) will receive a Fleece Blanket that rolls up with a handle for easy portability. Perfect for Fall outdoor activities!

We will also host three raffles during the campaign. The raffles will take place every Friday during the campaign, the first drawing will be Friday, October 8, the second on Friday, October 15 and the last on Friday, October 22. A gift of any amount gets you entered. The sooner you donate the greater your chances of Winning! Once you have submitted your donation form with your donation amount, you are officially entered.

The prizes include:

$25 gift cards - 36 cards (12 per drawing)

$50 gift cards - 3 cards (1 per drawing)

$100 gift cards - 3 cards (1 per drawing)

The gift cards are from local stores, restaurants, Amazon and more!

You Can’t Win If You Don’t Donate!

Remember to return your forms in the envelopes to your Employee Champion! If you have any questions, call Nicole in the Foundation at 519-4921.

“We make a living by what we get, but make a life by what we give.”

~ Winston Churchill

FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY!

Tomorrow is the last day for the wellness screenings and flu shots! A negative cotinine must be received this year in order to receive non-nicotine rates for 2022 Medical premiums!

Please Review!

The informational presentation regarding our annual Open Enrollment has been posted on the Compass for your review. We encourage you to review the presentation and jot down any questions you may have.

As of October 4, the Benefit Summary started mailing to all employee homes. Both the Benefit Summary and the Benefit Guide will be posted on the Intranet (Compass) as well.

Please contact one of the Benefits Team members listed below with any questions that you may have.

Amber: 573-331-6637

Stephanie: 573-519-4738

DeAnn: 573-331-6638

Participation Requested

YOUR PARTICIPATION IS REQUESTED. PLEASE ENROLL VIA EDUCATION PATH. SEARCH FOR "TOWN HALL" TO SEE DATES/TIMES.

Please Join CEO Ken Bateman at One of Our Upcoming Fall 2021 Town Hall Meetings for Employees

Ken highlights Southeast’s current state of the union, the impact and challenges of the pandemic and provide insights on the strategic focus he has set for the organization in 2022 and beyond.

Recognition

Take the Time to Thank Our Team!

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week™ 2021 is October 3-9, 2021. This year's theme is "Healthcare Foodservice: Teamwork is our Secret Recipe." This week is set aside annually to honor healthcare food and nutrition professionals in self-operated facilities.

Get Your Pumpkins Ready!

We Need Your Input!

Your Participation is Requested

The Workplace Violence Employee Survey is designed to help evaluate and enhance our Workplace Violence program. Please take a moment to complete the survey. Your input is appreciated. The survey is open from October 1-31.

The goal of a Workplace Violence Program is to support a work environment in which violent or potentially violent situations are effectively addressed with a focus on prevention by increasing employee understanding of the nature of workplace violence, how to respond to it and how to prevent it.

Take the Survey

On the Move

Peds Unit Moving Back to First Floor

The Pediatric Unit, currently housed on OB, will move back to its original first floor location by December.

Work is under way cleaning, restocking and performing any necessary Facilities/Environmental Services updates. With the move comes the need to secure the Pediatric Unit once again. Our pediatric population is a vulnerable one that we must protect. This includes limiting access to the unit and restricting through traffic.

Over the past months, staff have become used to cutting through Peds for faster access to other hospital areas, using the bathroom and ice machine, storing beds and the like. This will no longer be allowed.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping everyone, including our youngest patients, safe during their hospital stay.

EMERGENCY APPEAL

Blood Drive in the Harrison Room on October 26 from 7am–4pm.

Appointments required to maintain social distancing. American Red Cross is currently under Emergency Appeal. A $5 Zaxby's Gift Card will be given to all those who donate and have a valid email address on file with the American Red Cross.

Make an Appointment

Referral Bonus

Click below for more details on the Referral Bonus Program.

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Latest Information

A modified Incident Command Center has been activated. If you have questions, please call Ext. 7029 (House Supervisor).

Positive COVID Tests As of Today

10,169 Positive Cases in Cape Girardeau County (153 deaths; 144 cases in last 7 days)
3,540 Positive Cases in Stoddard County (67 deaths; 26 cases in last 7 days)

First and Second Dose vaccinations available, free of charge, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon at Southeast Medical Plaza in Cape. To schedule an appointment, call 573-519-4522.

UPCOMING BOOSTER CLINIC!

SoutheastHEALTH

COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinic

Friday, October 15

Lacey's Restaurant

1701 Lacey Street

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

MAKE A BOOSTER APPOINTMENT

Vaccination Sweepstakes:

Get Vaccinated for a Chance to Win

As part of the ongoing effort to encourage Missourians to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the state will put a chunk of money in 900 lucky Missourians’ bank accounts. Through the Missouri Vaccine Incentive Program (VIP), state residents who are fully vaccinated or have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine could win cash or education savings account prizes in the amount of $10,000.

The first drawing was August 13, with drawings continuing every two weeks through October 8. To enter or learn more, visit MOStopsCovid.com/win or click the link below.

Enter For a Chance to Win

New Employees

Courtney Arnold, Housekeeping Assistant, Environmental Services

Haley A. Bachmann, Unit Secretary, Medical Telemetry

Alexandria M. Barker, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Clinic

Kaitlyn A. Baxter, Patient Care Technician I, Float Team

Autumn L. Brannan, Administrative Assistant, Imaging Administration

Caroline C. Brown, Technologist MRI, MRI

Jean Ann Burke, Unit Secretary, Cardiac Progressive 4H

Maryanna K. Catrine, Certified Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Outreach

Bradyn D. Crockett, Transport Technician, Float Team

Alexander R. DePaul, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources

Ryleigh P. France, Food Service Worker I, Dietary

Wendy E. Gill, Call Center Attendant, Plaza Primary Care-West

Kelsey V. Harris, Lab Section Supervisor, Phlebotomy/Transport

Jana L. Haverstick, Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care - Jackson

Nicole E. Heitzman, Physician Assistant, Jackson Convenient Care

Abigail L. Hoch, Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Austin R. Hodges, Emergency Department Technician I, Emergency Department

Amanda R. Ketchum, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy

Abbey E. Livesay, Surgical Technologist Extern, Surgery

Sherry X. Ma, Neurologist, Neurology Clinic

Mona Rae, Licensed Practical Nurse, CV Surgeons of SoutheastHEALTH

Rachel R. Walter, Billing Clerk - Physician, Physician Billing Services

Rachel R. Barnfield, Licensed Practical Nurse, Poplar Bluff RHC

Makayla N. Faries, Medical Assistant, Poplar Bluff RHC

Brandy L. Johnson, Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Victoria J. Quick, Housekeeping Assistant, Environmental Services

Special Offer

Weekly Contest for InforMed Readers!

Congratulations to these employees who read the last issue of InforMed and are winners of a pair of SoutheastHEALTH sunglasses!

This week's winners:

Brett Pruemer, Information Technology

Sherri Fowler, Quality - Region

Sandra Lusk, Imaging

Dan Nelson, Pharmacy

Jessica Gist, Building Blocks

(Winners – Watch for your prize being delivered to your department via messenger.)

To enter this week’s drawing, all you have to do is find the picture that shows a fleece blanket in one of the articles and click on it to go to the entry form. Then tell us in what article you found it and fill in your name, email address and where you work. We'll print the winners' names in the next issue.