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Are you ready for a journey to Latitude 43? And to say BYE BYE BYE to Cx360 ;)
We want your road trip to Latitude 43 to be as smooth as possible. That's why we have partnered with PCE to build a series of training videos and webinars that should lead to a successful implementation of our new clinical record.

We have detailed all of the critical stops on our implementation road map, which we encourage you to download and keep as a handy reference.

We are working hard to build all the "new workflow" training modules and should be ready to deploy those around the first of the year.

Please continue to watch Relias assignments as all of your required training will be added to Relias.
PCE Webinar Training Details
PCE is preparing a series of training videos and webinars that are specific to the various roles and functions of Latitude 43. This tentative schedule is shown below (click to download). Registration information and assignments will be coming soon, but we wanted you to see what's being developed.

Additionally, they have prepared a list of descriptions for each training. These trainings will all be recorded and available to view after the live webinars as well.
Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM)
TCOM is now a requirement for all staff and is a critical stop on our Road Map to launching Latitude 43.

All staff should register for one of the following four webinars in Relias:

Jan. 10: 9am-1pm
Jan. 12: 1-5pm
Jan. 18: 1-5pm
Jan. 24: 9am-1pm

BONUS: In an effort to reduce training time and truly focus on launching a new electronic health record, we've built TCOM to cover a couple of your required annual trainings. After completing TCOM, your due dates for Person-Centered Planning, Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing will all be pushed back to be due one year after completing TCOM.
2022 CALENDARS
Printed calendars will be available in the next few weeks, but until then you can download and save a PDF of the 2022 calendar.
RISING T.I.D.E
Congratulations to October and November Diversity Walks raffle winners!
Ashley Thomas
October Raffle Winner
Stacey Abdelkaer
October Raffle Winner
Jason Bates
November Raffle Winner
Linda Wagner
November Raffle Winner
Diversity Walks provide an opportunity to meet fellow HealthWest staff and engage in deeper conversations. Signup for a diversity walk by following this guide.
Celebrating Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26 through January 1 this year. Learn more about the holiday by reading a presentation from TIDE.
Need Cultural Competency Credits?

Check out this month's TIDE Team Discussions!

Every month, the TIDE team prepares learning opportunities for teams to complete together. This counts toward your cultural competency credits and should be completed as a team.
Get in the know with Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

What is Cultural Intelligence?
Watch these videos to learn more
Join the TIDE team!
DON'T FORGET ABOUT WINTER HOLIDAY BINGO
Winter Holidays Bingo is still up and running! Don't let the lack of snow get you down, you can modify any of the snow challenges as you see fit. How do you feel about leaf angels?

There are still two opportunities to win a prize! You can be the first team to fill your whole sheet or be entered into a drawing for the last prize by just getting a bingo. The deadline to submit your sheets is December 29.

How to Play:
  • Identify your team members (does not have to be the team you work with). Maximum team size is 5.
  • Download or print the bingo sheet
  • Your team needs to complete 5 activities in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row – with photos.
  • All activities should be completed individually or with family.
  • Team members can do more than one activity

How to Win:
Email: Chelsea Kirksey with Subject line: Holiday Bingo Submission
Attach two things
  • Completed Bingo card with X’s on each completed activity
  • Photos of the complete activities
  • Please only submit one email for your team.

Three ways to win a prize
  • Be the 1st team to submit a completed Bingo card (5 activities in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal row – with photos).
  • Be the 1st team with the most squares completed on the Bingo card (with photos) in any order.
  • All other teams that submit a completed Bingo card will be submitted into a drawing.
First bingo prize goes to a team that submitted their bingo sheet less than 24 hours after it was first announced.

Congratulations to Jason Bates, Brian Speer, Jackie Farrar, Lori Stevens, and Josh Versalle!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
"Chelsea is a good vibe. No matter what is asked of her, she does it and she does it in such a sweet and kind manner."

Chelsea Kirksey
Staff Support Specialist, Community Relations


Worked at HealthWest: Two years


What is your favorite part of working at HealthWest?
In 2017, I experienced my own mental health crisis and appreciate the ability now to support the process of helping others on their journey. I have found a safety net here to learn and grow personally and professionally.

I love being part of an organization that is innovative, forward-thinking, and compassionate. Every person that works here is always willing to go above and beyond to help those that need it and make big moves to be agents of change.


Tell us a little bit about you.
I share a small house with my boyfriend, two dogs, two cats, three rats, and three fish. (If you didn't know yet, I love animals a lot.) We spend much of our time going for hikes, playing MTG and other games with friends, gardening, perusing antique shops, and visiting downtown establishments.

Before joining the HealthWest family, I worked at the Arts Council of White Lake - Nuveen Center for five years. I still try to get into the classroom as much as possible and enjoy teaching Saturday art classes for elementary ages. Got little ones that like to play and create? Send them to one of our classes, my winter schedule is posted here.

I love to try new things, not that they all stick. I often joke that I'm a "Jack of all trades, master of none"; but in the end, I think it's the thrill of learning and trying that I enjoy the most. My recent interests have been yoga, YouTube ballet classes, and learning some basic carpentry skills. I can build a pretty mean shoe shelf!

What are your core values?
Community. Curiosity. Creativity. Growth.

But wait what about all of that really important stuff like honesty and compassion? bah humbug ...

Just kidding -truly I believe that when we create authentic connections/community, strive to grow, and allow ourselves to be creative/curious all of that good stuff comes naturally.


What are other committees, community groups, clubs, or passions are you involved in? 
I'm on the board for the Muskegon Humane Society and have had the privilege of joining a Bissel rescue trip to Arkansas last year. Shelters from all over the country came together to help relocate and find over 240 cats and dogs new homes. I love being a part of an organization that saves lives, tells their stories, and connects families to their new best friends.
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