Dec. 19
Cascade Learning Manager Recognition
We would like to acknowledge managers who have done a great job helping you learn about Change Management and material discussed at the recent Leadership Development Learning Session.
Introducing a common email address format for UNC Hospitals/UNC Faculty Physicians co-workers
In January 2014, ISD will begin the process of switching to one common email address format for all UNC Hospitals and UNC Faculty Physicians co-workers – the new email address structure is "firstname.lastname@unchealth.unc.edu."
Joint Commission follow-up
Joint Commission surveyors completed our triennial full survey of UNC Hospitals, Home Health/Hospice, Outpatient Care Services, and behavioral health services on Friday, Dec. 13. We were surveyed against 275 standards and 1,683 elements of performance by 11 surveyors over five days, and they were very impressed with the knowledge and dedication of our staff.
UNC Wellness Center promotions now open
Please read about UNC Wellness Center promotions open to UNC Health Care and UNC employees through Jan. 1 (for Meadowmont) and Jan. 31 (for Northwest Cary).
Save the Date for 2014 Employee Health Fairs
Five FREE Employee Health Fairs are scheduled throughout 2014. Note the dates/times and stop by for a check of your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, BMI and more.
Critical Incident Stress Management training opportunity
The Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM) is offering a two-day training on CISM Group Crisis Intervention* on Jan. 23 - 24 at the Hedrick Building.
Dec. 2013 Nursing Policy updates
Please review the December 2013 Nursing Policy updates.
News from HR
Updates from HR this week includes visits from Glen Lennox Apartments, Chamber's Ridge Apartments, BB&T, and Fidelity.
Moravian Love Feast
The Pastoral Care department is hosting a Moravian Love Feast on Friday, December 20, at 3 p.m. in the John M. Reeves Chapel. All patients, family, staff, and visitors are welcome.
A message from Mr. Park
Please read the following message from Gary L. Park, President of UNC Hospitals.
‘Health Information Management’ department name standardized across UNC Health Care
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Medical Information Management department at UNC Hospitals and the Medical Records departments at High Point Regional and Pardee Hospital will change their names to “Health Information Management."
North Carolina withholding changes announcement
The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) recently enacted significant changes to the State’s income tax laws effective Jan. 1, 2014. The new regulations include substantial changes to the manner in which state income tax withholding is calculated.
UNC men's basketball home game Jan. 8
The UNC men's basketball team plays at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, against Miami. Remember that vehicles parked in the S11s lot after 5:30 p.m. on weekday game days will be ticketed and/or towed.
Epic@UNC Training registration open for Go-Live #1 and #2 co-workers
Users at Epic@UNC Go-Live #1 and #2 locations can now register for their Epic@UNC Training classes in LMS.
Chapel Hill Transit winter break schedule
Chapel Hill Transit will operate on a winter break schedule from Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014.
Nutrition & Food Services holiday schedule
Please review the holiday schedule for the Corner Cafe, Overlook Cafe, Terrace Cafe, and Starbucks at UNC Hospitals.
No Employee News Online Dec. 26
Employee News Online will take a once-a-year break on Dec. 26 for the holiday week. The next issue will be distributed on Jan. 2. Please submit all news for the Jan. 2 issue by Monday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. Happy holidays!