Preparing For a New Time Card System

Soon we will be launching a time-tracking system called Attendance on Demand (AOD). This system will replace Timeout, track your time worked, allow you to check your time off balances, and more. AOD also has a mobile app, which will be really convenient for those of you on the move.

The rollout of this system is currently in the test phase, and potential bugs are being identified and addressed by our test users. While we are still working to finalize the system based on this test phase feedback, we wanted to start introducing you to parts of the system now so you can be better prepared for when this goes live agency-wide.

Don't fear, more training and information will be shared as we move closer to full-scale implementation.

Punching In and Out

Every time you open your ESS Mobile App the app's home screen (shown in the image below on the left) shows up. If you are just starting work for the day, it will give you the option to PUNCH IN. If have already punched in for the day, it'll give you the option to PUNCH OUT. After you PUNCH IN or PUNCH OUT, the second image below shows up. At this point, you can add any important notes that your supervisor should know (such as why you were late for your shift, why you worked late or any other important info) and then tap SAVE at the bottom of the screen.

Main Menu

On the home screen, you can access an additional menu by tapping the "Hamburger Menu" at the top (the three horizontal lines). After doing so, a menu will slide out where you can check any open items (such as missed punches), a calendar showing what you have worked, and your time off balances.

We understand that this is a big change and a lot to remember. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Brandy Carlson.

Call for DAISY Award Nominations

If you haven't heard of the DAISY Foundation or would like to know more about them, below are some helpful links:

• DAISY Web Video 2018 on Vimeo
• New Homepage | DAISY Foundation      

You can also submit your nomination by clicking on the image above.

If you have any questions, contact Holly Brink.

CARF Survey is Coming Soon

Our CARF Survey is coming in the next couple of months. CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) commits us to the quality care we serve daily.

Our CARF Survey is an onsite visit, and the surveyors will visit each HealthWest location. Some of the items they will be observing will be:

• Lat43 Records
• Training Completion Records (Are Yours Up to Date?)
• Credentialing Documents
• Consumer Documentation
• Workstations
• Consumer Feedback

Although we do not know the exact day of the audit, we will receive 30 days' notice and we expect it to be sometime in March or April. Matt Plaska will be giving us updates during each staff meeting leading up to the survey and we will send out communications when needed.

For more information and resources, check out the Accreditation page on The Compass.

Updated Outlook Distribution Groups

We have been working on cleaning up Outlook Distribution Groups. Nearly 100 unused Outlook groups were removed from the address book. To standardize email group names, the following email groups have been renamed:

If you can't find an email group you are looking for, please contact Niki Emelander.

How To Delete Photos from an iPhone

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted.

Delete a Single Photo:

1. Open photos
2. From the Library tab, tap All Photos and select the photo/video you want to delete.
3. Tap the Trash button
4. Tap Delete Photo

Delete Multiple Photos:

1. Open photos
2. From the Library tab, tap All Photos, then tap Select.
3. Tap the photos you would like to delete to select them.
4. Tap the Trash button, then confirm the delete.

Delete photos permanently:

1. Open photos
2. Tap the Albums tab.
3. Tap the Recently Deleted album.
4. If requested, unlock your Recently Deleted album using the appropriate method (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID, etc.)
5. Tap Select.
6. Select the photo(s) or video(s) you want to permanently delete. If you want to delete all permanently, tap Delete All.
7. Tap Delete Photo to confirm.

NOTE: When a photo is deleted from this album, it is not retrievable; you cannot get it back.

Instructions obtained from Delete photos on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. 

Coming Soon

Artwork Needed for Walk a Mile Buttons

Do you have a client who enjoys drawing and doodling? Here is a great opportunity for them to show off some skills! Click the image to the right to print copies for your clients.

Seeking Members for Spanish Language Grant Committee

This committee determines how to spend $80K-$100K work of grant money that focuses on the Spanish speaking and bilingual community. The committee meets for an hour every other month. If you are interested in learning more information on how to join, reach out to Michael Pyne.

FunD Committee

United Way Campaign

We invite you to join us in supporting the United Way of the Lakeshore for the health, education, and economic mobility of all those who live, work, learn, and play across the Lakeshore. 

Our goal is to have increased participation and to raise over $20,000 for United Way. We are thrilled to announce that we have already raised 54% of our goal! We want to thank everyone who has already filled out a pledge form or has made a donation.

Our campaign will run until February 29.

To support The United Way's efforts, HealthWest provides an opportunity for staff to have their United Way charitable contributions deducted directly from their paycheck. You can also choose to make a one-time donation by sending a completed form with your donation to Gordon Peterman.

How to access the donation forms:

1.     Open up The Compass

2.     Scroll to the bottom

3.     Click on County Intranet

4.     Log In

a.    User Name: County\Healthwest (Yes, lowercase w)

b.    Password: Muskegon1

5.     Employee Information

6.     United Way (Bottom Right of Menu)

Lunch

The FunD Committee will be serving up Walking Tacos on Friday, February 23 from 11:30 - 1:00 at the MHC. D0nations will be accepted at the lunch. These donations go back to the FunD Committee So they can keep putting on fun events for staff.

Breakfast

Mark your calendars for a Donation-Only Breakfast Fundraiser benefitting the United Way on Tuesday, February 27, from 7:30 - 9 am at the MHC! Help us support the United Way of the Lakeshore for the health, education, and economic mobility of all those who live, work, learn, and play across our community.

Ethics Training Dates

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Presents: Virtual Navigating Ethical Challenges: An Interactive Virtual Training for Social Workers, SUD Professionals, and Recipient Rights Experts.

Join us for a comprehensive virtual training, "Navigating Ethical Challenges," where social workers, substance use disorder professionals, and recipient rights experts come together to explore the intricate landscape of ethics. This seminar offers a deep exploration of ethical considerations in the field, covering essential topics such as autonomy and competence, ethical codes and standards, informed consent, boundary management, dual relationships, ethics surrounding telehealth, conflicts of interest, and common ethical challenges and pitfalls. Ethical problem-solving models will be presented, discussed, and utilized through interactive case studies. Engage in in-depth discussions, learn from expert lectures, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and develop practical strategies for ethical problem-solving. This multi-media seminar aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively, enhancing your ethical practice and professional growth.

This course qualifies for 6 CEs and fulfills:

• The Michigan Social Work Licensing Board’s requirement for licensure renewal for ethics.
• The MCBAP approved treatment ethics code education – specific.

Pain Management Training Dates

Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Presents: Virtual Cultivating Compassion: A Multidimensional Approach to Pain Management in Mental Health Practice

Chronic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that can have profound impacts on an individual's mental and emotional well-being. As mental health professionals, we play a critical role in the holistic care of individuals experiencing pain. Join us in this 2-hour virtual training, "Transforming Pain into Resilience," which is tailored to empower mental health professionals with holistic insights into chronic pain management. Pain, with its intricate sensory and emotional facets, will be unraveled, clarifying the multifaceted nature of pain. Participants will delve into comprehensive pain assessment tools, appreciating the physical, psychological, and social factors contributing to suffering, all while fostering an empathetic and collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams. This seminar offers psychotherapeutic approaches to pain management, including CBT strategies, Motivational Interviewing tools and Mindfulness exercises. Attendees will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to better support individuals in treatment who are dealing with chronic pain issues. This seminar will feature interactive and engaging elements, including lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and multimedia components.

This course qualifies for 2 CEs and fulfills the Michigan Social Work Licensing Board’s requirement for licensure renewal for pain management. 

DBT Foundational training is a comprehensive program of study designed specifically for individual therapists or skills trainers who are members of an intensively trained DBT Consultation Team and have not completed DBT Intensive Training themselves. It is meant to assist teams who have hired new staff or experienced turnover by providing newer team members with training in the standard content of DBT. Foundational training includes 4 hours of content specific to risk assessment, management, and treatment of suicidal behaviors. Lecture, video, demonstration, and practice will be used to teach DBT theory and strategies in depth. This live, remote, instructor-led course consists of twenty 90-minute modules delivered via video conference for a total of 30 instructor-led hours. Each module includes reading and homework tasks.

Prerequisites: This training requires that participants work in an active DBT program, currently participate in a consultation team, and will continue learning DBT with a mentor/team leader. (If you are a new team/in process of developing a team, please reach out so that we can explore ways to support your team with mentor/team leader). Only people who have attended an approved comprehensive training in DBT (e.g., Intensive or Foundational) may serve as mentors for team members attending Foundational Training. The following specific requirements must be documented in your application:

• Membership in a comprehensively trained DBT Consultation team that has been functioning for at least 1 year past completion of comprehensive training.
• A member of the same consultation team as you must serve as your mentor/team leader during the training and for 1 year after completion of your training.
• Mentors/team leaders must meet the following qualifications: 
• Be an active member of a functioning DBT consultation team for at least 2 years post their own comprehensive DBT training, and
• Must have received comprehensive training.