July 11, 2023

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• May 1 to October 31: The Joint Commission Survey Period
• July 22: East Los Pride Presented by AltaMed and Connect 2 Protect LA (Boyle Heights)
• August 14 to September 5: Employee Engagement Survey Period
• September 15: Q3 Mandatory Compliance Training Due

Mark your calendars for the observed recognitions in July:   

• July 14: National Therapeutic Recreation Day
• July 26: National Disability Independence Day

Save the Date: All Hands Employee Meeting Set for October 24

This year’s All Hands Employee Meeting will take place Tuesday, October 24 at the YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium. The All Hands Employee Meeting is an opportunity to celebrate our many accomplishments over the past year and to hear from our leaders about our future goals and objectives. Please remember this event is mandatory for all employees as it will take the place of a full working day. Stay tuned for more information!

Workday Transition: What You Need to Know

The upcoming transition to Workday is scheduled to take place later this year. Workday will effectively change the way we:

• Procure products and services.
• Access personal data through self-service reporting.
• Clock in and out of work.
• Submit and approve time off and paid time off requests.
• Update payroll, tax, and beneficiary information.
• And more!

Workday is a cloud-based, all-in-one Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, IT, and procurement system that will streamline our workflow. It will enhance departmental cooperation with report gathering and sharing; plus it is easy to use, allowing better utilization of time. Training will soon be available to support all employees during the transition.

To learn more about Workday, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or email the Workday team.

Mandatory Compliance Training for All Employees

All employees were assigned the 2023 Q3 Required Compliance Training on Tuesday, July 11 and must complete it by Friday, September 15 in order for AltaMed to meet requirements by our health plan contractors and federal and state regulators.

The training includes four courses:

• Business Code of Conduct
• General Compliance and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
• Conflict of Interest
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

How to Access the Training:

• Log in to MyHR Services on Town Square.
• Click on Talent Management.
• Under Your Transcript, look for 2023 Q3 Required Compliance Training and launch each course.
• Contact AltaMedU@AltaMed.org for issues accessing the training.

Thank you for your active participation and attention in ensuring that AltaMed is and remains a compliant organization.

Keep Patients Covered During Medi-Cal Renewal



With the end of the continuous coverage requirement, all Medi-Cal patients must renew their eligibility to keep their benefits. Remind Medi-Cal patients to update their information by phone, mail, online, or in person. AltaMed created RenewWithAltaMed.com which contains a series of step-by-step videos to show patients how they can update their information or complete their Medi-Cal renewal application.

Please share the Medi-Cal renewal flyer with patients and refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for additional information. 

In addition, to assist patients in filling out their Medi-Cal renewal packets, AltaMed has scheduled a workshop on Thursday, July 20 at AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – South Gate (8627 Atlantic Ave.) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Community Affairs.

AltaMed Signs White House Pledge for Climate Action

AltaMed has taken a significant step towards a greener future by becoming one of more than 100 health care organizations to sign the White House/Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge. The pledge is a voluntary commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, become more sustainable, and adapt to changes in our environment and climate. 

As part of our pledge, AltaMed has formed the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CAR) work group to develop recommendations for our company, staff, patients, and community to reduce their carbon footprint. The work group’s first two recommendations include:

• Improving the way we recycle and compost across the organization.
• Reducing unnecessary printing and paper waste.

Stay tuned for updates and opportunities related to our eco-friendly initiatives. To learn more about the CAR work group, contact Alma Arenas, Administrative Assistant. Let’s work together to build a sustainable future!

Join the American Red Cross Blood Drive

In partnership with the American Red Cross, AltaMed is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, August 9 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at AltaMed Corporate (2040 Camfield Ave.) in multipurpose rooms 120 and 123. Participating employees will be awarded 200 LiveWell points through Vitality.

What You Need to Do

• Sign up to donate blood.
• Prior to your appointment, complete your Rapid Pass and save up to 15 minutes by answering health history questions.
• Review What to Do Before, During, and After Your Donation.

For questions, contact LiveWell@AltaMed.org. We look forward to your participation. Together we can make a difference!

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