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In This Edition
- Complete Your Self-Appraisal
- Our Aspirus Story: Heather Lau (Innovation)
- Single Sign-On Sweepstakes
- Infor FSM Update
- Community Benefits: Help Needed
- Changes to Hematology Lab Tests
- Planned Epic Downtime: Aug. 16
- The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer
- Back-to-School Nutrition Advice
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Complete Your Self-Appraisal This Week | |
Please complete your self-appraisal by August 15 to allow your manager adequate time to meet with you to set FY24 performance appraisal goals.
All steps must be completed prior to the October deadline (see timeline).
Click the button below for a helpful guide to completing your self-appraisal.
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Refer to the Annual Performance Appraisals page on the intranet for additional details, helpful resources, and supplemental information on your FY24 cascaded goals. Look for the link under the “Career & Development” header of the “Life & Career” menu.
For additional information, please connect with your leader or the HR Solutions Center.
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Has a co-worker ever done something that really inspired or wowed you?
Share the story by clicking the banner on the intranet. You can also read meaningful stories submitted by others.
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Single Sign-On Sweepstakes
and New Rewards & Recognition E-Cards
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Reminder: You can now log in to the Aspirus Rewards & Recognition site using single sign-on (SSO).
Anyone who logs in via SSO between 8/1 and 8/15 is entered to win 10,000 points!
A drawing is held each week during the 2-week campaign with 25 lucky winners per week.
Single sign-on can be accessed via the intranet portal under Life & Career > HR & Total Rewards > Rewards & Recognition.
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Click the button below for helpful instructions for logging in via SSO. | |
We’ve also added five new E-Cards based on each of Aspirus’ core values. E-Cards do not include point values but are instead focused purely on recognition of individuals who demonstrate the values that make Aspirus special! Find the E-cards at the Aspirus Rewards & Recognition site under the Programs menu. | | |
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Aspirus will go-live on Nov. 1 with Infor CloudSuite’s Financial and Supply Management (FSM) system to replace Lawson S3 with a more modern platform. This major implementation also involves Epic-related changes, including the consolidation of the Chargemaster (CDM) that contains the codes used for billing and charging for services. | |
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Here is an update on some of the activities related to this implementation:
- Implementation details and impacts are being integrated into leadership meetings and committees as of July 24 to support the cascading of information across teams.
- Overview sessions started on July 31 for team members who order supplies. These sessions will continue throughout August and offer a preview of the updated processes, workflows and platform.
- The intranet now features a new page dedicated to the Epic-related changes associated with the Infor FSM Implementation. It provides an overview of the changes that will result from the consolidation of our Chargemaster in Epic and additional details will continue to be added.
- Training is being developed for late September and October and will be tailored to team members’ roles, impact and application usage.
Updates, including training details, will be provided regularly leading up to the Nov. 1 go-live. You can always find the most up-to-date information about the Infor FSM implementation on the intranet. Look for the home page banner or the link within the “Key Initiatives” menu.
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Community Benefits
As part of our required tax reporting, Aspirus hospitals need to document community benefit activities for July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023.
Community benefit activities give back to the community, promote health or healing, and meet community needs.
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We need your help
If you took part in any activities that may count as a community benefit, please let us know.
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Activities must have been done on work time or in your capacity as an Aspirus employee.
- Both virtual and in-person activities are acceptable.
Examples of activities:
- Serving on a community agency, group or coalition as a representative of Aspirus
- Giving items to another agency, group, coalition or the general population (examples: pulse oximeters, wound supplies, scales, etc.)
- Providing in-kind services, programs or presentations
- Using Aspirus facilities to host community events, classes, and/or meetings
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Learn more
Click the “Community Benefits” link under the “System Info” menu on the Aspirus intranet. Scroll down to "Community Benefits Reporting" for additional information on community benefits – along with the link to report community benefit activities.
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Submit your activities by Aug. 31
Complete the Community Benefits Reporting Form on the Aspirus intranet by August 31, 2023 (System Info > Community Benefits > Submit Community Benefits Reporting Information).
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The form button is located halfway down the Community Benefits page. | Make sure to select your correct hospital location from the choices. | |
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Not sure your activity counts? That’s okay. Fill out the form anyway. The Community Benefits team will review it and follow up with any questions.
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Got questions?
Reach out to Sarah Beversdorf (Sarah.Beversdorf@aspirus.org), System Lead for Community Benefits Reporting.
Thank you for all you do for the communities we serve!
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Attention Clinicians: Changes to Hematology Lab Tests | |
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Aspirus Laboratories would like clinicians to be aware of three hematology-related changes, effective August 9:
- Two new additional parameters will be reported with the Reticulocyte test – Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Equivalent (RET-He) and Immature Reticulocyte Fraction (IRF).
- A new orderable test will be available – Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF).
- New reference ranges will be implemented at all Aspirus laboratories for the CBC/Diff, Reticulocyte, and Immature Platelet Fraction tests.
Please click the button below for full details on the changes and to view Aspirus CBC Reference Ranges.
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Planned Epic Downtime
Wednesday, Aug. 16
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There is an Epic downtime scheduled for 1 a.m. (Central) on Wednesday, August 16, for system maintenance. A reboot of all workstations with a Topaz signature pad will occur at this time. The outage is expected to last approximately 15-20 minutes.
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The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer
Celebrate our pets!
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"I'm ready to play!" Nala’s superpower is how cute she is. Submitted by Betty Higgins, Behavioral Health Clinic - Stevens Point - Prentice Street. | |
Amora weighs in at about 5 lbs. and that is mostly her fluff! You can't even see she is standing in this picture! Submitted by Lisa McCarthy, Aspirus Langlade Hospital Patient-Access Registration. | |
Thank you to everyone who posted photos of their pets to our Pet Photo Gallery. So far, over 160 photos of adorable pets are posted. Check out all the cuteness and upload a photo of your pet(s) by clicking the links below. | |
Submit an image of your pet by August 21. We’ll be inviting everyone to vote for their favorites August 22-31. The top 3 vote-getters will receive a prize. | |
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Click here for the August 1 article about how pets are good for our well-being. | |
Godzilla, the smiling gecko. Submitted by Amanda Juncer, Aspirus Doctors Clinic - Wisconsin Rapids Laboratory. | |
Little Cleo’s superpower is staying cool. Submitted by Jenny Anderson, Aspirus Divine Savior Wellness Center. | |
You can't tell by Jordy’s picture, but his superpower is having nonstop energy and wanting to chase squeaky balls 24/7. Submitted by Julie Kramer, Comfort Care Hospice - Wausau. | |
Not Guilty: Marvin’s superpower is stealing things that don't belong to him and hiding them all over the house. Submitted by Morgan Setzer, Aspirus Tick-Borne Illness Center - Howard Young Medical Center. | |
Addy and Lulu love treats and baby carrots. Submitted by Lori Bennetts, Aspirus Ironwood Fiscal Services. | |
Fueling Success: Back-to-School Nutrition Advice | | |
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One aspect of back-to-school preparations that is often overlooked is the critical role of nutrition in a child's growth and development. To help parents make informed decisions, Aspirus Registered Dietitian Ashley Chrisinger shared her expert advice on how to nourish kids for a successful school year. | |
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