It has been said that leaders are lifelong learners, and we agree. Several Riverside nurse leaders came together for our Nursing Leadership Retreat. The event provided leadership, guidance, and a renewed commitment to our journey to excellence as we work towards our fourth Magnet Designation.
Nurses Month and Healthcare Week were celebrated in May with a focus on nurse and staff appreciation. Nurse’s given a nurse hat-shaped cookie with a statement attached as to why they became a nurse. To show further appreciation, all HHC staff enjoyed an ice cream social sundae bar, taco food truck, succulent plants and coffee. Thank you for growing with our Riverside Home Health Family.
Based on feedback at the spring State of Riverside meetings, we have re-opened the opportunity to eligible rehired employees to submit years of service restoration via the link/QR code below from now until 7/3/2023. Please alert employees who do not check their Riverside emails often at huddles/appraisals/rounding of this messaging.
Current employees who have been rehired are eligible for Service Restoration
Rehired employees are eligible for Service Restoration, even if it has been more than 3 years since their separation date. This one-time exception has been extended through 7/3/2023. Employees must submit a Service Recognition Request electronically via the link or QR code below no later than 7/3/2023 to Human Resources to have, if a rehired employee, your seniority and Earned Time reviewed and bridged.
New Earned Time accrual rates (if applicable) will be effective the first pay period after the employee’s request is approved.
June is PTSD Awareness Month!
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.
According to a 2015 national survey, first responders, including police officers, paramedics, emergency med techs, firefighters and emergency workers, are 10 times more likely to attempt suicide on average than other people.
Veterans, first responders and others face traumatic events every day as part of their profession. This can include traffic or physical accidents, physical or sexual assault, mugging, robbery or family violence; mass traumatic events, severe weather events, and witnessing terrible things. Experiencing a traumatic event can impact people in different ways. One person may perceive an event as deeply traumatic, while another person does not. This is why it’s critical we all know and understand the signs and symptoms of PTSD and know what to do if someone around us is struggling.
If a person is experiencing the following symptoms 4+ weeks after a trauma, encourage professional help.
Well In Mind is here for you. Call 815-933-2240 to schedule an appointment
or to ask about your EAP benefits.
