If there is anything you want to hear about at the staff meeting please let me know and I will add it to our agenda.

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National Nursing Assistants Week is a week full of celebrations honoring the hard work of our LNAs. Cultivating Kindness is the theme this year and we have a wonderfully kind and skilled LNA Team!

Understanding and accepting gender identity in your personal and professional life will help to create an inclusive culture that values and supports individuals of all gender identities.  Gender identity is a fundamental aspect of DEI as it recognizes and affirms the inherent diversity of everyone. Gender identity encompasses an individual’s deeply-held sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. By acknowledging and respecting diverse gender identities organizations and communities can foster inclusivity, representation and equal opportunities for all individuals. Embracing gender diversity contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of human experiences, challenges traditional gender norms and stereotypes, and dismantles systemic discrimination. Understanding gender identity ensures that everyone, regardless of their gender identity, can fully participate and thrive in all aspects of society. It is a critical step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive culture where everyone’s identities and experiences are valued and celebrated.

Understanding this concept is important because it recognizes the fundamental right that everyone has to express and identity themselves authentically. By acknowledging and affirming diverse gender identities we can create inclusive environments where employees and peers feel safe, valued and empowered to bring their wholes selves to work. Embracing gender identity allows people to challenge and dismantle traditional gender norms and biases that spread discrimination and inequality. By promoting gender identity inclusivity we can foster a sense of belonging for individuals of all gender identities, ensuring the way for greater creativity, collaboration and innovation within their life. Prioritizing gender identity contributes to a more equitable and inclusive society, where everyone can thrive and bring their true self to every part of their day.

Bowel Aids – 1^st Education Series

Please stay tuned for more educational aids within the next few employee newsletters. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Silas Archambault.

Compliance Corner - Employee Portal Scavenger Hunt

Anyone interested in submitting an article on Home Care or Hospice ethics please contact Barbara Boulton.

Please submit your reservation by Friday, August 4th

The CVNA Staff Outing will be a Sunday Brunch Cruise on the M/S Mount Washington held on Sunday, September 10^th.

During this 2½ hour narrated trip from either Weirs Beach or Alton Bay, learn about the people and events that have shaped the lake's history, as you dine on a variety of breakfast and light luncheon items.

Staff ticket will be paid for by CVNA. Staff will be able to bring guest(s) at a discounted rate of $55 per person. All tickets sold will be final and nonrefundable. Please make your reservation today to attend this event. Final payment will be due by Friday, August 4^th for additional guest charges.

We have partnered with York's Wild Kingdom to provide you with discounted adult tickets to the zoo.

Email !Admin Front Desk for details!

We now have an outreach volunteer who will go each week as needed and collect gently used clothing and household items from the SHARE fund for free for patients in need. Just email Ann sizes and gender and what they need, and the volunteer will make a box up for them and then put it in the lobby with your name on it!