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In Brief – Oct. 25, 2018

Announcements

Reporting Patient Care and Employee Safety Concerns

Employees of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center who have a patient care or employee safety concern have the right to report their concern to The Joint Commission, a nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies U.S. health care organizations and programs. The contact information is:

The Joint Commission
Office of Quality and Patient Safety (OQPS)
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Fax: 1 630-792-5636
Email: jointcommission.org, using the “Report a Patient Safety Event” link in the “Action Center” on the homepage of the website.

As per Penn State Health policy “Non-Retaliation Policy” CCP-004, an employee who voluntarily reports a patient care or employee safety concern to The Joint Commission will not experience workplace adverse action(s). The employee submitting the report can remain anonymous. Contact JoAnne Specht, regulatory and accreditation manager, at 717-531-0003, x280617, for more information.

Flu Shot Clinic

Penn State Health administered 725 free flu shots to Lebanon area residents at a drive-through clinic on Oct. 20. “Some of our clients traveled a distance, and many stated that they would not have gotten a vaccine this year without our drive-through event,” said Judy Dillon, community health director. Domino’s Pizza donated a free slice of pizza to everyone who received a flu shot.

Upcoming Events

Well-Being Week

The final day of Well-Being Week on Friday, Oct. 26 features four different programs:

  • Sleep and Well-Being
    • 9-10 a.m., Room C4702
    • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Room C3621
  • Heart and Rhythm Meditation
    • 9-10 a.m., Room T4007
  • Food Safety at Home and Abroad in an Era of a Changing Food Supply
    • Noon–1 p.m., Junker Auditorium
  • Healthy Winter Comfort Meals
    • 1:30-2 p.m., Room HG305 (Anteroom)

Fall Employee Updates

Employee Update meetings are scheduled for the following dates:

  • Oct. 26, Noon-1 p.m. ― Crystal A
  • Nov. 1, Noon-1 p.m. ― College of Medicine Lecture Room A
  • Nov. 5, Noon-1 p.m. ― Academic Support Building
  • Nov. 5, 1-2 p.m. ― Academic Support Building
  • Dec. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. ― Toftrees (State College)

Drug Take-Back Events

Penn State Health will host two community Drive-Thru Prescription Drug Take-Back events:

  • Saturday, Oct. 27
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Academic Support Building, 90 Hope Drive, Hershey
  • Penn State Health Medical Group – Palmyra, 941 Park Drive.

Pet Therapy Awareness Day

Pet Therapy Awareness Day will offer the chance to meet many of the pet therapy teams at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and pick up the new 2019 Hershey Medical Center Pet Therapy calendar:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • H1021 ― by the Surgical Waiting Area

Enhancing Health Forum

Penn State College of Medicine will host a public forum, Enhancing Health, to showcase key initiatives tied to the community health theme within Penn State’s strategic plan:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Lecture Room C

Register online here.

Nursing Career Fair

Penn State Health is hosting a career fair for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 30
  • 3-6:30 p.m.
  • Spooky Nook Sports
  • 75 Champ Boulevard, Manheim, PA 17545

Contact Jennifer Klinger, nurse recruiter, for more information.

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