January 27, 2013 Snapshot of Upcoming Events “All About Your Credit” Feb 6, 2014, noon-1p.m., KECC Lunch for the first 25 that register at 725-0633 Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Community: Heart Matters “Keeping Your Identity Healthy and Safe” Jan 31, 2014, 9-10 a.m., KECC Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Free Diabetes Seminar Feb. 1, 2014, 8 -11:30 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center Dr. Nelson Lun “Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy” JC Walraven “Diabetes and Wound Care” Covenant LifeStyle Centre If your 2014 New Year’s resolution is to become fit and healthy, let Covenant LifeStyle Centre help you get started. With a degreed staff, an abundance of equipment as well as land and swimming pool group exercise classes, there are NO EXCUSES— get started today! Covenant Convenience What is it? A method for employees to receive discounts and other conveniences to make life easier! How? Go to CAREnet (opening page of the Internet) and go to HR Benefits/Employee Discounts. Click on Covenant Convenience (first listing on the page). There will be links to business that can help you with grocery shopping (yes, it will be done for you!!), automobile repairs and maintenance, etc. You will want to save the phone num- ber of these businesses because you might need them in an emergency. There will soon be more discounts available to all Covenant employees so continue checking. ENJOY! Excel to the Max Class If you are interested in getting the Covenant Health rate for the Excel to the Max Class, click here for more information. Sale Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Covenant School of Surgical Technology is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale. Come by and find great selections of jewelry and much more. The sale will take place February 3-7 at the following locations: Monday and Tuesday, February 3-4 – Covenant Women’s and Children’s; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Arnett Room Thursday and Friday, February 6-7 - Covenant Medical Center; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the main lobby The sale benefits the Scholarship Fund for the school. Payroll deduction is available. All major credit cards and cash will also be accepted as payment.
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January 27, 2013
Snapshot of Upcoming Events “All About Your Credit” Feb 6, 2014, noon-1p.m., KECC Lunch for the first 25 that register at 725-0633 Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Community: Heart Matters “Keeping Your Identity Healthy and Safe” Jan 31, 2014, 9-10 a.m., KECC Celia Boone and Kristi Redwine, Personal Bankers Free Diabetes Seminar Feb. 1, 2014, 8 -11:30 a.m. Knipling Education Conference Center Dr. Nelson Lun “Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy” JC Walraven “Diabetes and Wound Care”
Covenant LifeStyle Centre If your 2014 New Year’s resolution is to become fit and healthy, let Covenant LifeStyle Centre help you get started. With a degreed staff, an abundance of equipment as well as land and swimming pool group exercise classes, there are NO EXCUSES— get started today!
Covenant Convenience What is it? A method for employees to receive discounts and other conveniences to make life easier! How? Go to CAREnet (opening page of the Internet) and go to HR Benefits/Employee Discounts. Click on Covenant Convenience (first listing on the page). There will be links to business that can help you with grocery shopping (yes, it will be done for you!!), automobile repairs and maintenance, etc. You will want to save the phone num-ber of these businesses because you might need them in an emergency. There will soon be more discounts available to all Covenant employees so continue checking. ENJOY!
Excel to the Max Class
If you are interested in getting the Covenant Health rate for the Excel to the Max Class, click here for more information.
Sale
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Covenant School of Surgical Technology is sponsoring a $5 jewelry sale. Come by and find great selections of jewelry and much more. The sale will take place February 3-7 at the following locations: Monday and Tuesday, February 3-4 – Covenant Women’s and Children’s; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Arnett Room Thursday and Friday, February 6-7 - Covenant Medical Center; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the main lobby The sale benefits the Scholarship Fund for the school. Payroll deduction is available. All major credit cards and cash will also be accepted as payment.
Reflection “The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” -Chinese Proverb
Employee Travel
Covenant School of Radiography Accepting Applications for Fall
Semester Covenant School of Radiography is now accepting applica-tions for the 2014 fall semester. CSOR is a 20-month pro-gram which begins the first Monday in August. Applications are due no later than March 15th, but prerequisite courses can be taken until the end of May. Applicants can apply online at www.csor.covenanthealth.org. The Covenant School of Radiography is located at 2002 West Loop 289, Suite 120 in Lubbock, Texas 79407. For more information, visit www.csor.covenanthealth.org or call 806-795-9803.
School of Surgical Technology Covenant School of Surgical Technology is now accepting applications for the 2014-2015 school year. The school is a 12 month program and will begin on July 7th. All applicants will be required to take a standardized math and English exam, as well as be current in CPR certification. Pre-requisites include Medical Terminology. Applications are available on-line, or may be picked up at the school which is located on the CMC campus. For more information concerning the school, visit our website at http://surgitech.covenanthealth.org or contact 725-4307.
Are you interested in going to New York City, Las Vegas or the Eastern Carib-bean? Click here for more details on employee travel deals for 2014!
New Employee Deals SportClips: With a valid Covenant Health employee ID,
you can receive a free haircut if you are a new client OR a free MVP upgrade if you are a returning client. This offer is only valid at SportClips on 19th and Memphis.
Massage by Patti Hill: With a valid Covenant Health
employee ID, you can receive $10 off an one-hour Swedish massage. Patti works by appointment only. For more information about the services offered or schedule an appointment, call her at 806.239.4208.
Visit www.texastech.com/promocode Enter your promotion code and then click go. Select the game(s) you would like to attend. Enter the number of tickets you would like to purchase and
then select a location. Select mail or print at home and then click check out. Simply follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
This offer is not available on game day.
There are a limited number of tickets available. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact a ticket sales representative. Game information may be obtained at texastech.com.
Rodrick Evans (806) 834-1741
Huddle Deadline Do you have something that you need all employees to know about? The Huddle may be the perfect way to get the word out. Sim-ply submit your information to [email protected] for re-view. Make sure and submit your information by Thursday at noon every week in order to make the next edition of The Huddle.
Texas Tech Athletics
Texas Tech Athletics would like to thank Covenant for their continued support. To show our appreciation, we are offer-ing a special group rate to all Covenant employees and their families for the non-conference men’s and women’s basketball games specified below. Tickets may be purchased by going online to texastech.com/promocode and entering the promotional code. Instructions for purchasing tickets are listed below. In addition, you may call one of our ticket representatives at (806) 834-1741 and simply mention the promo code to receive the discounted ticket price.
MEN’S BASKETBALL OSU Sat. 2/8 8:30 p.m. Kansas State Tue. 2/25 6:00 p.m. Promo Code: MBB13 $10 Each WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Iowa State Sat. 1/25 7:00 p.m. Baylor Wed. 2/12 6:30 p.m. Promo Code: WBB13
Spotlighted in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Are you a health professional that wouldn't mind sharing more about your story, what you do and what kind of research you are doing with the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal? The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal is starting a new segment that is a ‘meet your healthcare professional’ spotlight. They are interested in featuring doctors, nurses and others that take care of patients! This would be a way for the community to learn more about the person taking care of them, not just the professional side. Also, she is looking for medical professionals that are currently working on research projects. They want to know why medical professionals are doing the research and how it will help the community. This is a GREAT way to get all the great Covenant Health em-ployees recognized for all the great work you all are doing and will continue to do. We just need volunteers! If you are inter-ested in participating, please email Whitney Bryant at [email protected]. Make sure and include a little back-ground information on your research and why you are inter-ested in the subject.
COVENANT HEALTH ANNOUNCES AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE®
DESIGNATION Covenant Health is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Cre-dentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designa-tion substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at Covenant Health and identifies it as one of the best places to work. “We are thrilled to have achieved the Pathway to Excellence® designation. Our nurses have worked so hard to receive this honor, and we feel this award accurately reflects the competent, outstanding and compassionate care our nurses provide every day.” said Karen Baggerly, Chief Nursing Officer. The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of characteristics known as “The Pathway to Excellence Criteria.” For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction, it must successfully undergo a thor-ough review process that documents foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive work environment — as defined by nurses and supported by research. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies, and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization through participation in a completely confidential online survey. As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization, Covenant Health is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace. This designation confirms to the public that nurses working at Covenant Health know their efforts are supported. The honor encourages other nurses to join their col-leagues in this desirable and nurturing environment. The Pathway to Excellence designation is perfectly suited to small and medium-sized healthcare organizations, but is attain-able by all healthcare facilities around the world.
MEDITECH Updates
• A project is in the works to stop the automatic printing of the laboratory labels. All laboratory and blood gas label printing will be done with MobiLab. A schedule has not been completed yet since there are several tasks to be done, and we must coordinate with the builders working on Northern California. Everyone should use MobiLab routinely and notify the help desk if there are issues.
• If you are trying to recall values for an intervention and are not able to recall the values, it doesn’t mean that MEDITECH is broken; it usually means MEDITECH has been updated and you will need to manually update values.
• Downtime Clinical Bridge line: If you have questions or need help during a downtime: call this number 5-2254, 0682 OR 714-704-6808, 0682.
• Also, don’t forget: Refill your downtime box. If you have questions about downtime call 5-5555.
• Physician orders: There are orders available on the floors if you physicians need them. Ask the unit secretary or charge nurse for more details.
If you need any help with MEDITECH, please call 5-5555 or email [email protected].
Knipling Education & Conference Center Covenant Medical Center – West Parking Garage, 6th Floor
PURPOSE STATEMENT The purpose of this activity is to provide the latest research in detection & treatment of persons suffering from the affects of Alzheimer's disease.
ACTIVITY OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify strategies for early detection and
diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Determine appropriate methods of educating
family members of Alzheimer’s’ patients. Discuss research and treatment available in
prevention and management of Alzheimer’s Discuss alternative therapies for
communicating with Alzheimer’s Patients
TARGET AUDIENCE This activity has been designed for all physicians, nurses and social workers.
To Register: Phone: 806-725-3105 Email: [email protected] Web: https://cmetracker.net/CHS/
*Register on-line & pay at door
PHYSICIANS
Accreditation Statement: Covenant Health is accredited by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: Covenant Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This program has been designated as 1.0 hours of ethics and/or professional responsibility education.
NURSES
Covenant Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SOCIAL WORKERS
Social Worker Credit Statement: Covenant Health, Provider SC3662, is an approved provider of continuing education units by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity meets the criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure established by the Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners, 1100 W. 49th
St., Austin, TX 78756-3183. Phone: 800-232-3162 or 512-719-3521
This activity is jointly sponsored by Covenant Health & Alzheimer’s Association®
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:00pm – 1:00pm (lunch included)
Knipling Educational Conference Center
PURPOSE STATEMENT The purpose of this education is to enhance the interdisciplinary skills and practice of the healthcare professional in the area of complex patient care needs by addressing diverse and challenging ethical issues.
OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Assess interdisciplinary team strategies on holistic patient care
Discuss the impact of compassionate care on the patient experience
TARGET AUDIENCE This activity has been designed for all inpatient physicians, nurses and social workers.
Open to all employees of Covenant Health, St. Joseph Health and affiliated clinicians, trainees and other authorized personnel
PHYSICIANS
Accreditation Statement: Covenant Health is accredited by the Texas Medical Association (TMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Statement: Covenant Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, including 1.0 hour of medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSES
Covenant Health is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SOCIAL WORKERS
Social Worker Credit Statement: 1 Social Worker Credit will be offered for this program. Covenant Health, Provider SC3662, is an approved provider of continuing education units by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. This activity meets the criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure established by the Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners, 1100 W. 49th St., Austin, TX 78756-3183. Phone: 800-232-3162 or 512-719-3521 This activity is directly sponsored by Covenant Health The program is provided with support from the Schwartz Center
To Register: Phone: 806-725-3105 Email: [email protected] Web: https://cmetracker.net/CHS/
West Side Café Menu Copy and paste the link below into your browser, save it to your favorites, and click on it anytime to get daily and weekly menus, nutritional data, catering information, and give us your feedback. Check back often to find out what’s new in the café.
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January 27 – February 2nd
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Eggs, two sausage patties, and one biscuit with gravy.
$3.49
One biscuit with gravy, two sausage patties and
hashbrowns $3.49
Eggs, two slices of ham and two pancakes.
$3.49
Two slices of bacon, and two slices of French toast
