Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Program in Primary Care Receives Accreditation with Distinction | |
Baystate Health's Advanced Practitioner Fellowship program in Primary Care has been accredited with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This is trailblazing work, as fewer than 10 programs are accredited nationally and Baystate Health was the first to successfully receive Accreditation with Distinction in the state of Massachusetts. (In photo are 2023 Nurse Practitioner Residency graduates.) | |
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Baystate Health – Software Ownership & Procurement
A Message From Kevin Conway, Senior Vice President,
Chief Information & Digital Officer
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In response to, and in support of the Cost Savings Challenge that appeared in the August 24 NEWS Flash, Informatics & Technology (I&T) at Baystate Health is initiating the following change.
Baystate Health I&T is now overseeing all software contracts across the enterprise, partnering with departments, service lines, finance, supply chain and legal to align the procurement of all software. This new policy ensures we are not purchasing similar products and solutions, but rather consolidating contracts/solutions enabling best pricing and reducing the cost of ongoing support. We are reviewing current software contracts owned by the business, including software that is publicly available/free, and gradually moving all existing contracts under I&T ownership.
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Policy Updates:
July-September 2023
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Policies were recently approved by the Baystate Health Policy Management Committee including Sponsorship of External Events Policy, Advance Directives: Health Care Proxy and MOLST Policy, Corporate Purchasing Card (P-Card) Policy, Wireless Network Security Policy, and more. Click below for the full list. | |
Your Voice Matters: Changes to Internal Transfer Policy and
Upcoming Info Session on Job Search App
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Recent changes were made in response to employee feedback and recommendations from Baystate’s Structural Inclusion Workgroup established to create more internal equity regarding hiring, retention and promotion of under-represented employees. Please click below to see changes regarding BH-HR-208 Internal Transfers and Promotions Policy. | |
Baystate Medical Center Nursing Annual Performance Review Process Updated for 2023 | |
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A message for Magnet® nurses: The annual performance review process is a vital component to your success and engagement at Baystate Health with its components of self-appraisal, peer feedback, and a plan for professional development. To support this process and to adhere to Magnet® designation requirements, there are updates to the 2023 performance reviews process. Click below to find out more.
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Submit a Project: 2023 President’s Excellence Award | |
Baystate Health continues to do outstanding work and we have so much to be proud of, so let’s highlight and celebrate your accomplishments! Please consider submitting a project for the President’s Excellence Award. | |
MOB Garage Shutdown Notice | |
Starting on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., the MOB Garage will be closed. K-lot will be open during this time to allow MOB patients, visitors, and team members to park. | |
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Baystate Health Nurse Named "Healthcare Hero" | | |
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Congratulations to Ellen Ingraham-Shaw, RN, Pediatric Emergency nurse at Baystate Medical Center, who has been recognized as a “Healthcare Hero” by BusinessWest and Healthcare News.
Healthcare Heroes celebrates those in healthcare who are changing lives in a positive way. Ellen will be honored as the 2023 Emerging Leader at an awards ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Congratulations to Ellen for this recognition!
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Reminder for Baystate Medical Center Employees:
Take the Transportation Survey for a Chance to Win a $200 Prize!
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Baystate Medical Center Employees: Whether you work on-site, remotely, or a hybrid of the two, please consider taking the survey.
Once you complete the survey, you will be redirected to a form to enter a prize drawing for a $200 gift card!*
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As part of the Commonwealth’s efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, Baystate Medical Center is participating in an employee survey on commuting habits. Last week, team members based at Baystate Medical Center received a parking survey via email. Currently, only 15% of BMC employees have responded. We need your help to get to at least 50% participation!
The survey takes five minutes and we are looking to capture travel patterns for each day of your work week. Please complete the survey no later than Friday, Oct. 6.
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Welcome to Our New Providers | |
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Madiha Aurangzeb, MD - BH Hospital Medicine, BMC
Chelsea Betsold, NP - Child Outpatient Psychiatry
Miryam Boucher, NP - Emergency Medicine, BMC
Benjamin Bovell-Ammon, MD - Healthcare Delivery and Population Science
David Fish, MD - Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Cam Francescone, PA - Gastroenterology
Michelle Kayser, MD - Pediatric Endocrinology
Neha Malhotra, MD - Endocrinology
Douglas McAdoo, MD - Emergency Medicine, BNH
William Selove, MD - Pathology
Mohammed Ullah, MD - Gastroenterology
Kenneth Warner, MD - Cardiac Surgery
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New Workday Training Courses Available October 9 | |
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Beginning Monday, Oct. 9, current in-person Workday training will be replaced by five new, shorter, and topic-specific courses that are available for you to enhance your skills and knowledge. Courses will be offered via Zoom with a classroom option if requested and will be hands-on. These courses are designed to provide you with valuable learning experiences, helping you stay up-to-date with your Workday skills and best practices.
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Upcoming Baystate-Sponsored Events | |
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Pancreatic Cysts and Pancreatic Cancer
Monday, October 9,
6-7 p.m.
| Join Dr. John Miller, advanced endoscopist and Anna Paskausky, PhD, CNP, Baystate Gastroenterology. | |  |
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BREAST CANCER EDUCATION SERIES
In Recognition of
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Attend upcoming events on:
- The Mammogram Callback
- Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
- Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer
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Baystate Health is a proud sponsor of Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Sheraton Springfield.
This summit is a convening to support relationship building across several industry areas, including health care. This call-to-action will help attendees from our region align our readiness and efforts to advance racial equity in the workplaces and organizations across western Massachusetts.
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Baystate Health
Healthcare Careers & Career Pathways Event
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Baystate Health will be hosting an event to expose high school students (11th and 12th graders), college undergraduates, workforce program participants, and current employees interested in a career change to specific careers and career pathways in healthcare. On behalf of a partnership between the Baystate Health Workforce Development Office, Healthcare Education Office (HEO), and the BSEP (Baystate Springfield Educational Partnership) Program, we are inviting you to participant in this special event. Click on event flyer at right to enlarge. | |
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Understanding Medicare – My Secure Advantage
Tuesday, Oct. 10 at noon and 3 p.m.
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Healthcare costs are typically one of the biggest expenses in our budget. The Medicare federal health insurance program can help to cover some expenses for those over 65 or for certain younger people with disabilities. But what happens if we want to retire before age 65 or have access to an employer-sponsored health care plan after 65? Join this webinar to review your out-of-pocket expenses and how they may go up or down depending on when you retire and start receiving your Medicare benefits. | |
Ask Fidelity: Understanding The Basics of Social Security
Wednesday, Oct. 11 at noon
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Social Security may be an important income source for retirement. Learn about key Social Security claiming ages and how your benefit is calculated, so you can better understand the choices. | |
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Important Notice: Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare
No Action Required
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Employees and covered spouses who are age 64 or above and are considering a Medicare Part D plan for prescription drug coverage, can choose to keep their current medical coverage through Baystate - Health New England, while eligible for it and not pay a higher premium (a penalty) if they later decide to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) became available in 2006 to everyone with Medicare. You can get this coverage if you join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) that offers prescription drug coverage. However, the Baystate Health-sponsored Health New England medical coverage available to employees is considered Creditable Coverage (at least equivalent to Medicare D coverage).
There is no action required on your part. To view the full Medicare Part D Notice visit the HUB>Quick Links>Benefits>Legal Plan Notices>Special Healthcare Notices>Annual Notices 2024. To view other important benefits-related documents, go to The HUB>Quick Links>Benefits.
For questions regarding the Medicare Part D Notice or your benefits,
please contact HRAnswers at 413-794-4747.
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Days of Gratitude Challenge Is Underway!
October 1-31
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Interviewed and quoted regularly in the media, Baystate Health team members are experts and thought leaders. They share information that helps keep our communities healthy and well. Here are some recent articles. | | | |
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