SOMC Begins Implementation Process with New Electronic ...

Southern Ohio Medical Center’sEmployee Newsletter

JULY 19, 2019

PAGE 3 | HOSPICE MEMORIAL RIDE T-SHIRT SCAVENGER HUNT

PAGE 5 | BEHIND THE SCENES OF SOMC’S COMMERCIALS

PAGE 6 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR

SOMC Begins Implementation Process with New Electronic Health

Record MEDITECH Expanse

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Inside this Issue

1) EVENT CALENDAR & BIRTHDAYS

2) THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE

3) ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS & UPDATES

» Hospice Memorial Ride Set for July 27

» Hospice Memorial Ride T-shirt Sale Scavenger HUnt

» SOMC Begins Implementation Process with New Electronic Health Record MEDITECH Expanse

» Behind the Scenes of SOMC’s Commercials

» Volunteers Needed for the Scioto County Fair

» SOMC Development Foundation Community Champions Announced

3) ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS & UPDATES CONT

» Camp LIFE Coming Soon to the SOMC LIFE Center

» Telecommunications Resources Feature

» Human Trafficking 101 Course Coming to SOMC Friends Center

» Congratulations to our Employees!

4) CLASSIFIEDS

David ArnoldCath Lab

Editor

• Kylee Duduit Community Relations

Contributor

• Eric Kephas Community Relations

• Aubrey Roy Community Relations

Designer

• Michael Mayne Community Relations

JulyEvent Calendar

Employee Birthdays

July 19Stephen CableGay CaldwellJacob DayCharles HolbrookCourtney LeadinghamKeirsten Smith

July 20Scott AdkinsHannah BaileyLana ConleyChristina HensonKaty Summer KattineDarrell LoganLaiken LongfellowKevin MacDonaldPaula RatcliffKimberly Storey-VirginBrooke Stout

July 21Carmen AtkinsEric BrusoJodi DickersonTimothy DuduitPaulette HeltonJacqueline HigginsDavid HunterMichelle Salzbrun

July 22Audra AdkinsCrystal CraftFanester DickersonNichole Taylor

July 23Mary ClarkRobert CochranJordan DavisStacy DavisAmber DorningKimberly GreenMichele HodgeAngela MaloneNanda MethukuJennifer NiemerChelsey VaughnMeagan Yarnell

July 24Amanda BurchettJessica CampbellBrandy EvansKourtnee JohnsonRebekah KemperSamantha Nolan

July 25Cindy FettersBrittany HowardKelsey Risner

July 22-26Camp LIFEPortsmouth SOMC LIFE Center9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

July 27SOMC Hospice Memorial RideSOMC Hospice | East CampusRegistration at 11 a.m. | Ride leaves at 12 p.m.

July 19-20Shoe Sale (Hope Guild)Scioto Shoe Mart9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

JulyAt a Glance

Honor A Team Member located under “Hot Links” on the Intranet

We invite you to pass along a note to a team member at Southern Ohio Medical Center with whom you

shared a positive experience. Your story will be shared with the department and team member so

that they know how much you appreciate them.

Hospice Memorial Ride Set for July 27

SOMC’s annual Hospice Memorial Ride will take place at noon on July 27. Riders will depart from SOMC Hospice, located on the hospital’s East Campus.

The event, which was created in memory of motorcycle enthusiast and hospice patient Ricky Bryan, is an important fundraiser for SOMC’s Hospice Caritas Fund.

“The Hospice Memorial Ride is an opportunity for those who have been touched by SOMC Hospice to show their support, as well as to recognize their loved ones who received end-of-life care at the facility,” Coordinator of Hospice Relations Ann Luther said.

The Hospice Caritas Fund has a direct impact on hospice patients and their families by ensuring those coping with a life-limiting illness receive comfort, support and care when hope for a cure is no longer possible.

Those interested in supporting SOMC Hospice can also make direct donations through the SOMC Development Foundation. To do so, visit www.somc.org/development or contact Mary Arnzen at 740-356-2504.

Hospice Memorial Ride T-shirt Scavenger Hunt The Hospice Memorial Ride is quickly approaching, and with the recent T-shirt sale being such a success, you now have an opportunity to get one of the few T-shirts left for FREE!

The scavenger hunt will include four T-shirts hidden around the main hospital on Monday, July 22. Stay tuned for clues which will be posted on the SOMC Facebook page on the day of the hunt!

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After much research and careful consideration, Southern Ohio Medical Center is excited to announce the process of implementing a new Electronic Health Record, MEDITECH Expanse.

MEDITECH Expanse will be replacing various stand-alone softwares with an enterprise-wide solution. This will allow for an efficient, single use system designed for usability, mobility, flexibility, speed and integration, as the company states.

Teams are already in place preparing for the go-live date, which is set for August 2020. As of now, the hospital is on-target to reach this goal. SOMC is currently in the

planning and design portion of the implementation process, and employees will be notified throughout the entire project.

Leaders want to express gratitude towards staff and key leaders who are playing such a significant role in the process of maintaining our past systems. Moving forward, the support of staff in finding a better way is truly appreciated and key to the success of the implementation of the new system.

Please see below for the timeline of events and what is to come as we look forward to the process!

SOMC Begins Implementation Process with New Electronic Health Record MEDITECH Expanse

Behind the Scenes of SOMC’s Commercials

Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind the scenes of an SOMC commerical? Now is your chance to see! Some may not realize the amount of time, equipment and people needed to produce a 30-second spot for a commercial.

A production company spent the week around the hospital and community working with SOMC

employees to produce multiple commercials that will air in the upcoming months. You are sure to see some familiar faces as the stars!

If you would like to see some of the past commercials for SOMC, please visit the hospital’s YouTube page at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/SOMCPortsmouth

Volunteers Needed for Scioto County Fair

Fair season is in full swing and the Scioto County Fair is quickly approaching! Volunteers are being recruited to work the SOMC tent. The Scioto County Fair will be August 5th through August 10th. Five people are needed to work the evening shift. The shift hours are from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. All volunteers will be given a free T-shirt and a ticket for admission to the fair.If you or any of your staff are interested in working, please call Jill Preston at ext. 2714 or Glenda Cordle at ext. 2552. Fair orientation will be on Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. in Classroom 1 of the Gibson Building.Thank you for your time and consideration!

Fair Fun from Previous Years

SOMC Development Foundation Community Champions Announced

SOMC is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, employees and the communities we serve.This year, the SOMC Development Foundation has partnered with 11 Community Champions that share our commitment. Our Community Champions are those partners who have generously sponsored

every fundraiser throughout our fiscal year. Proceeds from their sponsorships support different funds such as the Hospice Caritas, Cancer Compassion, Heart & Vascular, Community Health and Wellness and the Annual Fund.Our success would not be possible without their generous support.

We make it easy.

Wellness Champions

Vicki & Tom Noel

Camp LIFE Coming Soon to the SOMC LIFE CenterIt’s summertime, the kids are out of school and it’s time to get them involved in something fun! SOMC has the answer as the SOMC Portsmouth LIFE Center will host Camp LIFE, July 22-26.The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day with drop off time of 8:45 a.m. The camp is open to children ages 7-13 with a cost of $125 per child. Lunch will be provided.The camp will be filled with fun activities while also teaching healthy lifestyles.

For more information, please call the SOMC LIFE Center at 740-356-7650.

Telecommunications Resources Feature: Service Coverage and On-Call Calendar

When you need to contact a service provider, please use the On-Call Calendar. This is the most up-to-date information for services provided by SOMC and the individual on call. Each calendar contains additional information about the services within, so be sure to select the calendar from the drop down menu. When you have found the service, please refer to the Contact Preferences section for specific details or click the providers name and you will be connected to their Intranet Directory listing where messages can then be sent. All messages are archived.The Service Coverage and On-Call Calendar can be accessed via the Hot Links or the Intranet Directory.

Human Trafficking 101 Course Coming to SOMC Friends Center

SOMC and the Salvation Army are set to host the course, Human Trafficking 101 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on August 7 at the SOMC Friends Center.The event will include two sessions on the same topic and lunch will be provided at the 11:30 session. Contact hours are available for those who attend. Attendees may want to bring a light sweater or jacket as the room temperature varies. For those interested, registration can be completed via NetLearning for SOMC employees or by contact Kim Lawless at ext. 8310 or [email protected]. Please RSVP on or before August 2.

We love to recognize our employees and their accomplishments. We hope you will share with us whenever you, or another SOMC employee, completes an educational goal. We would like to share and celebrate your achievement!

Blake Hildebrant Amber BuffingerBlake works in the

Emergency Department. He recently passed his RN State Boards. Congratulations on

your hard work, Blake!

Amber works on PCU. She recently obtained her BSN.

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Amber!

Congratulations to our Employees!

Lisa FultzLisa currently works on RCU.

She recently obtained her BSN. Congratulations on your achievement, Lisa!

Stephanie BaysStephanie works on SVCU.

She recently passed her RN State Boards.

Congratulations, Stephanie!

Classified ad submissions must be sent via an SOMC e-mail account to [email protected]. Items submitted through any other e-mail server will not be accepted.

Ads must be submitted by 3 p.m. Wednesday and will be listed for three weeks beginning each Friday morning.

No more than five items may be listed at a time and work extensions may not be listed as a telephone contact.

Ads that are considered solicitation, or the selling or offering of goods or services not pertaining to or sponsored by SOMC, may not be listed.

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Weekly Beat Classifieds

MISCELLANEOUSFor sale: used Ameristar central air outdoor condenser unit, 2 ton, 13 seer, Model #M2AC3024B1000AA. This unit works great, was used for 2 years. Will send pictures if you like. 740-821-6849 $500 or best offer.

Looking for an in home dog sitter for 2 dogs, one is a senior that needs medication. Would like someone that is able to spend the nights and loves dogs. Please call or text 740-357-1637, before 8:00 pm to discuss details, dates, pay, etc.

For Sale: Bowflex TreadClimber TC 10. Great Condition! Works as a treadmill and stepper at the same time. Asking $500. All paperwork present, along with Safety Key and Mat. Text or Call 740-981-5027 if interested.

Free TV....32” TV with built-in stand. Call 740-353-3210; leave message if no answer.

Brad Paisley VIP tickets including VIP parking and VIP amenities for Sunday July 21st show at Riverbend. (304) 942-6761

Free: 55 gallon fish tank with stand, all equipment, large half ship and castle, plastic plants and 4 fish one of which is a large Angel Fish. Call Nicki 740-352-6869 for more information

MOTOR VEHICLES2003 ford f-150 truck 4 wheel drive, runs good, no rust, good tires high miles. Good work truck. Asking $3500. OBO. If interested text 740-357-1730

2013 Honda CR-Z Hybrid, 63,000 miles, one owner, great fuel mileage. Call (740)464-5193

2015 Chevrolet Camaro, Red, excellent condition, fully loaded, garage kept, engine 3.6L, V6 transmission, 6 SPD automatic. Miles 12, 644. $21,500. Call or text 740-250-6220.

2007 Yamaha V-Star, 650, 4170 miles, color black, garage kept, excellent condition, asking $3,500 , call or text 740-821-6137.

2004 Harley Davidson Sportster, 1200cc, 58,046 miles, garage kept, excellent condition, asking $4,500, call or text 740-821-6137.

1997 Dodge Ram Truck. Runs good. 143,431 miles. V8 engine, rear wheel drive. Brand NEW upper & lower ball joints, inner & outer bearings, right break rotor, break pads, calipers, spindles AND alternator. $2500. Pictures available upon request. Text or call 740-464-1840.

REAL ESTATEHouse for Sale: Spring St, Ports. Downstairs: LR, DR, Kitchen, Laundry.. Upstairs: 3 BR, 1 Bath. Basement for storage. Rentals in the area bring $400-$550 per month. $15,000. Call (740) 821-3159 or (740) 821-3151.

Coming available in August: House for rent in Rosemount area, 7 mins from SOMC, 3 bedroom, one bath, newly remodeled, has a washer dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, and stove, tenant is responsible for lawn upkeep, $600/mo (with water and sewage included), all other utilities responsibility of tenant, $600 deposit, must fill out application with references and background check, call or text 740-357-3344

House for rent in Portsmouth located behind the life center on Oakland Ave. 2 bedroom 1 ½ bath $525 a month no utilities or appliances included. Brand new heating and air system installed. Call or text 740-727-0787

House for rent 2332 Grant St Portsmouth. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $525 a month includes water and sewer no appliances included. Call or text 740-727-0787

Check out SOMC’s Online Store of Surplus Equipment

Our online auction process has been overhauled and improved with our new SOMC uBuy application. Users can log-in to the system to view items, see the minimum price and highest bid on each available item and place bids all in the same place. The principle is the same, but users can stay better informed by seeing the dollar amount of the current high bid on an item (only the amount shows and not the name of the bidder). We will still post new items on Fridays. Items will go up at 10a.m. on Friday and will be removed at 9:59a.m. the following Friday. All other processes will remain the same.

Check out the online store by visiting the following link:http://somcintranet/Public/Policies/MaterialsManagement/OnLineStoreOfSurplusEquipment.html