medic dispatch - october 22nd, 2012
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Medic Employee NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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This Week:
2012 Health &
Benefits Fair 2
What is a Health
Risk Assessment? 3
Internal Job
Postings: 4
Communications
Environment
Acceptable Use
Policy
5
FISDAP Test 6
October
Corporate
Compliance
7
Training Schedule 8
Medic Calendar 8
News From The Front Line October 22, 2012
The MEDIC Dispatch
Mecklenburg
EMS
Agency
Dates to
Remember:
October 23rd
Corporate
Compliance
1600—1900
Scope of Practice
2012 Health &
Benefits Fair
1400—2000
October 24th
Scope of Practice
2012 Health &
Benefits Fair
1400—2000
The 2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair
Be sure to bring your entire family to the 2012 Medic Health &
Benefits Fair! The 2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair is
here...are you ready?
Mark your calendars for tomorrow, October 23rd and
Wednesday, October 24th from 2:00—8:00 pm for this fun-
filled, family event as we encourage all our Medic employees to be
healthy, live well and retire strong.
The 2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair has something for everyone! There will be multiple
games, an assortment of great prizes, vendors on site to help you make the most of your
employee benefits, get your flu shot, tips for taking charge of your health, get answers to
your Open Enrollment questions, participate in a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)
administered by Carolinas HealthCare System and purchase select items from the Medic
Store.
BRING THE KIDS IN THEIR COSTUMES
COMPLETE YOUR HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT (HRA) - 25 DRAWINGS FOR
$200
WII GAMES
VISIT VENDORS
PURCHASE ITEMS FROM THE MEDIC STORE
OPEN ENROLLMENT
GET YOUR FLU SHOT
FILL OUT YOUR PASSPORT TO HEALTH AND RECEIVE A $10.00 GIFT CARD
For more information about the 2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair and all the planned
activities, please contact a member of the HR Department. See you there!
Special 2012 Health &
Special 2012 Health &
Benefits Fair Edition!
Benefits Fair Edition!
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This year’s Open Enrollment period runs through NOON,
Friday, November 2nd. Open Enrollment packets have
been mailed out to the home address of every Medic
employee.
You will not need to fill out a form this year if you are
keeping your coverage the same for medical, dental
and vision. You will have to fill out a MedConnect/
HRA Waiver form, a Medic Holiday Pay form and a
2013 Flexible Spending Account form to renew your
account.
What’s Staying the Same?
Premiums for active employees will not change if you take
your Health Risk Assessment at the Health & Benefits Fair
on October 23rd and 24th from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. CIGNA
will continue to administer our Medical and Dental Plans.
For more information about Open Enrollment 2013, please
be sure to contact members of the HR department at:
Leigh Taibe at [email protected] or via ext. 6086
Linda Hendley at [email protected] or via ext. 6089
Jackie Manley at [email protected] or via ext.
6085
Brittany Murray at [email protected] or via ext.
6083
CJ Wright at [email protected] or via ext. 6004
Open Enrollment 2013
Please e-mail Jackie Manley at
[email protected] NO LATER
THAN Friday, October 19th at 12:00 pm if you are
unable to attend this year’s Health & Benefits Fair in order
to receive and complete your Health Risk Assessment
(HRA).
Absences during the Health & Benefits Fair must be pre-
approved and the reason must be clearly documented (i.e.,
an advanced scheduled vacation day). Any absence requests
received after October 19th will only be reviewed on a case-
by-case basis with documented approval from both an
immediate Supervisor + the HR Manager (calling in sick may
NOT qualify as a valid reason).
Failure to attend this year’s Health &
Benefits Fair will significantly increase
your 2013 Health Insurance Premiums.
Please contact a member of the HR department if you have
any questions about the 2012 Health & Benefits Fair
attendance policy.
Health & Benefits Fair Attendance
When:
2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair
Tuesday, October 23rd and Wednesday, October 24th from 2:00—8:00 pm
Where:
In the Bay Area of Building 2
Who:
FREE to Medic employees and any family members covered under CIGNA. Medic employees must
bring in their CIGNA Insurance Card. $25 for friends and family that are non-CIGNA members.
Visit www.mycigna.com or contact Nurse Claudia at ext. 6100 or via e-mail at [email protected] for more details.
FREE Flu Shots
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What is a Health Risk Assessment?
Medical staff from Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) will be on site during this week’s
2012 Health & Benefits Fair to conduct Health Risk Assessments (HRA) for all
employees.
Why Participate in the HRA?
Enter a drawing for 25 chances to win $200
It’s FREE
It is mandatory in order to prevent an increase in your health premiums
What to Expect
The Health Risk Assessment questionnaire will be filled out on-line this year and is
compiled of approximately 40 questions regarding your overall health and
wellness. You will receive complete instructions in your open enrollment
packets or you may visit the Extranet homepage for more information. Please use
the information to the right to log-in and complete the HRA. Once completed, then
please be sure to the following:
Come to the 2012 Medic Health & Benefits Fair
A team from CHS (no Medic employees will be testing area) will be set up in the privacy of MED-1.
Tests conducted as part of the Health Risk Assessment
Height and Weight, BP, Lipid Profile (finger stick) and Glucose test (finger stick)
What is a Health Risk Assessment?
Based on Agency needs and employee feedback, the Scheduling department is pleased to
announce the deployment of a new scheduling and timekeeping system, ePro Scheduler,
at this week’s 2012 Health & Benefits Fair. All employees will be registered into the
system and given a short introduction on the its use. The system will go online soon thereafter.
A few of the improvements include:
Web access from any internet location to keep every employee plugged in
View current schedule and request to work open shifts
Submit availability
Submit time-off requests
Submit time-swap requests with other employees
Submit timecard approval
Message center mailbox to send and receive messages
Scheduler notifications via personal email—applies to scheduling info only
Scheduler notifications via cell phone text message
Please contact Supervisor, Scheduling & Deployment Bryan Runyan at [email protected] if you have any questions about Medic’s new scheduling and timekeeping system, ePro Scheduler.
New Scheduling Software
This is NOT a
FULL Physical
There is NO
need to get
undressed
To complete your online HRA:
Log on to:
chs.personalhealthsurvey.net
Enter your ID/username:
medic911
Enter your password:
medic2012
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Medic currently has an opening for a Operations Supervisor. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for the following
duties/responsibilities:
Directly supervise all on-duty field operations personnel
Performance evaluation of subordinate employees
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Management training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining
employees, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts
Directs staff of other agencies, acts in an administrative capacity to address any problem encountered by the system
May direct the activities of the system during major disasters
May represent EMS at major multi-agency exercises and planning sessions. May represent EMS in the Emergency
Operations Center in decision making capacity. Advises field staff on scene of calls by radio and telephone to ensure
appropriate actions.
The Operations Supervisor promotion may require you to change your shift assignment.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be current Field Operations Relief Supervisor
Average performance review score of at least 70 for the past three years
No level 1 or higher disciplinary actions in the past two years
Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest to Linda Hendley in HR via e-mail at
[email protected] no later than this Friday, October 26th at 1200.
Internal Job Posting: Operations Supervisor
An assessment for the position of Relief Operations Supervisor has been scheduled for November 5th-8th. The
Relief Operations Supervisor will routinely supervise the actions of one EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P as their partner, as well as
the actions of multiple first responders reporting on the scene with Medic.
While acting as Operations Supervisor, may directly supervise 60 to 70 employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning and
directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving conflicts.
Newly selected Relief Operations Supervisors will be assigned to an Operations Supervisor who will help develop the new
supervisor’s leadership and supervisory skills. The Relief Operations Supervisors will operate in close conjunction with their
assigned supervisor. A Relief Operations Supervisor promotion may require you to change your shift
assignment.
Minimum Requirements:
Three or more years of service as a Paramedic Crew Chief at Medic
Average performance review score of at least 70 for the past three years
No level 1 or higher disciplinary actions in the past two years
Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest to Linda Hendley in HR via e-mail at
[email protected] no later than this Friday, October 26th at 1200.
Internal Job Posting: Relief Operations Supervisor
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Effectively
Immediately
Medic field crews
are advised to enter
Jail Central (801 East
4th Street) through
the service
entrance and not
the law enforcement entrance due to recent construction
in the Arrest Process area.
The construction project is forecast to continue through
Spring 2013.
Construction Notification
Medic would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to
our newest promoted Field Training Officers (FTOs).
Please be sure to congratulate the following individuals:
Congratulations!
Medic relies on its Communication Resources (i.e., PCs, laptops, pagers, radios, mobile devices,
cell phones, etc.) to support its business processes and functions. To ensure that all Medic
Communications Resources are used properly, employees are strongly encouraged to make
note of the following requirements per the Communications Environment Acceptable Use Policy:
Misuse of Software
Users may not do any of the following without prior approval of the IT Manager and
Deputy Director of Administration:
Copy software for use on home computers
Provide copies of software to any non-Medic entity
Install software on any Communications Resource
Download unauthorized software or files from the Internet to any
Communications Resource
Modify, revise, transform, or adapt any licensed software
Downloading unauthorized software increases the potential for viruses to be introduced into our
network through infected machines brought back inside of Medic.
Failure to adhere to the Agency’s Acceptable Use Policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including
termination. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are using Agency resources in compliance with this policy, please
feel free to speak your manager, IT Manager Teresa Womble or Deputy Director Jeff Keith any time.
To access the complete version of Medic’s Communications Environment Acceptable Use Policy, please log onto My Medic
- > click on Employee Handbook - > click on View complete Employee Handbook - > pg. 166—176 .
Communications Environment Acceptable Use Policy
Gabe McGaha Alan Elam
Beth Pethel Jim Lockard
John Gibson Gene Starnes
Harley Conrad Matt Campbell
Siobhan Klass Jerome Souza
Malcolm Leirmoe Eric Bitler
Dena Gaston Ben Astrike
David Garber Tory Stokes
Mike Stratton Ryan Lowe
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The annual MANDATORY FISDAP testing for all Paramedics will begin on
October 24th and will run through December 21st on select dates and times. New
employees who attended an assessment center more than six months prior to
October 1st must take the FISDAP exam. Employees who attended an
assessment center less than six months prior to October 1st have the option to
re-test in order to improve their FISDAP score.
If you do not remember your account information that you used for your last
FISDAP test, you will need to go to https://members1.fisdap.net/forgotpw.php to obtain that information prior to
coming in for your scheduled test.
If you would like to utilize practice materials available on the FISDAP website, contact a member of Medical Services
for instructions
This testing is mandatory for all providers functioning at the paramedic level.
Contact one of the following to schedule your FISDAP exam:
Sam Barnes 704.943.6143 Brian Shimberg 704.943.6142
Johnathon Bobbitt 704.943.6026 Tom Porcelli 704.943.6024
Trevor Taylor 704.943.6025 Elisabeth Mitchell 704.943.6132
Changes to the Evaluation of FISDAP Scores
Moving forward, FISDAP test scores will be used in conjunction with simulation scores and other tools to assist in the
annual training evaluation process. A closer examination of employee FISDAP scores will help to get the right type of
training to each employee as a means of improving their overall knowledge base and skill set. FISDAP test scores will also
be used to help determine baseline knowledge for promotions within Medical Services.
Advanced notice is being given so that employees have ample time to prepare for the upcoming FISDAP test. Please
contact a member of Medical Services if you have any questions about the upcoming MANDATORY FISDAP test.
FISDAP Test
Registration for the November AHA classes at CPCC is
now open.
November 6th & 7th
CPR: 0800 – 1200
ACLS: 1300 – 1700
PALS: 1800 –2200
Forms for AHA classes are located in the Crew Lounge on
the bulletin board. To attend a November AHA class,
employees must complete a form and turn it in to
Education Assistant, Elisabeth Mitchell no later than
Thursday, November 1st.
November AHA Classes
A new Crew Chief / BLS Team Leader upgrade course will
be held on October 30th, November 6th and November 13th.
Participation is limited to Paramedics and EMTs who have
been functioning in our system for a minimum of six
months. The course has been expanded, participants must
attend all three days.
To register, please send an e-mail to both Eric Morrison at
[email protected] and Bob Francis at
[email protected]. For specific questions and/or
schedule concerns, please contact Bob Francis at
Crew Chief/BLS Team Leader Class
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Required
Employee
Attendance
Lester Bailey,
Sam Barnes, Pamela
Baskin, Jay Black,
Lincoln Brown, Matthew
Campbell, Chelsea Cline,
Bill Coble, J. Conroy,
Ashley Cummings,
Valencia Dantzler,
Kennedy Deese,
Kim Dixon,
Robert Eckles, Katherine Edgell, Cheryl Eudy,
Jason Faulkner,
Shelly Forward,
Mali Green, Ben Harris,
Amy Hein,
Darlene Hicks,
David Hodnett, Nicolette Hodnett, Nicholas Howard, Anthony Hull, Brendan Hutson, Cynthia Jefferson,
Tanaya Jones, Casey Jordan, Jeff Keith, Lance Lee, Julio Lizarazo, Courtenay Martinsen, Chris Mauldin,
Michael Miller, Lars Morch, Melody Morrison, John Nelson, Chance Osborne, Trevor Parker, Chris Pinto,
Hillary Ramsey, Brandis Ridenhour, Courtney Riggan, Scott Rhinehults, Stephen Robinette, Don Robinson,
Michael Schmidt, Kyle Sheehan, Maureen Smathers, Ian Starkey, Chris Steele, Matthew Stegall, Josh Stiller,
Tory Stokes, Bill Thomas, Doug Valot, Jonathan Varalli, Nichole Washington, Nicholas Whitaker and Ashley Wilson.
**Please Note: If your Annual Performance Review was in September and you did not attend a
September class you must contact Amy Johnson and attend an October class.**
Information Updates:
The duration of the Medic Safety & Compliance Training sessions is 2 ½ hours
Attendees will be paid for the total time spent in class and each employee with an Annual Performance
Review in that month must attend one of the available Compliance Training Sessions
Compliance sessions are held next to the Medic Fitness Center, please contact Amy Johnson at
[email protected] for directions.
October Compliance Training Sessions
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Visit Us on the Web!
www.medic911.com
MEDIC Mecklenburg EMS Agency
4525 Statesville Road
Charlotte, NC 28269
Tel: 704-943-6000
Fax: 704-943-6001
In-Service
Training
Medic Events
Holidays
Recertification Testing
October 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 A
Corporate Compliance
0800—1100
2 A 3 B
August Makeup InService
1200—1400
4 B 5 A 6 A
7 A 8 B
9 B
October InService
1800—2200
10 A
11 A
Corporate Compliance
0800—1100
October InService
1200—1600
12 B
October InService
0800—1200
13 B
14 B
15 A
October InService
0800—1200
1800—2200
16 A
17 B
October InService
1800—2200
18 B
October InService
1830—2230
19 A
Scope of Practice
Testing
20 A
Corporate Compliance
1000—1300
21 A 22 B
23 B
Corporate Compliance
1600—1900
2012 Health & Benefits Fair
Scope of Practice Testing
24 A
2012 Health & Benefits Fair
Scope of Practice
Testing
25 A
26 B
27 B
28 B
29 A
Corporate Compliance
1030—1300
30 A
31 B
2012 Training Schedule
Oct Corporate Compliance Trainings
Tuesday, October 23rd
1600—1900
Monday, October 29th
1030—1300
PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL AHA CLASSES HELD AT CPCC.
Important Notes about 2012 AHA
Refresher Classes at CPCC
All classes will be held at CPCC’s
CENTRAL CAMPUS in the BELK
Building.
Actual classroom number will be given at
time of pre-registration
A minimum of 10 students is required for
each class.