Weekly Employee News Update & March In Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Please scroll to read this week's updates and the Month In Review, linked at the bottom of the page.

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR COMMUNICATION STRATEGY SURVEY

Communication is complicated, especially with almost 1200 staff and 600 residents and families that make up our community! However, we know it is essential in fostering collaboration, creating clarity and enhancing productivity and positive relationships in various aspects of life, from personal interactions to professional endeavors.

So that being said, improving and evolving our organization communication is something we have made front and center at Misericordia. Our communication strategy was rolled out in January to create clearer expectations for how, what and when we communicate.

Please click here to help us understand the impact this strategy has made and where there may be room for improvement. to help us understand the impact this strategy has made and where there may be room for improvement.

PLEASE JOIN US

MISERICORDIA STATE OF THE STATE: COME GROW WITH US

In an effort to help further our communication with our employees and increase our transparency, we will be holding our first State of the State for all Misericordia employees. Please coordinate a time with your area's supervisor to attend one of these sessions on April 10 at 6 am, 11 am, 1 pm or 4 pm for an opportunity to hear about Misericordia's goals as well as some terrific growth opportunities for our employees and ways to become involved outside of your day-to-day role. Each session will last up to one hour to minimize the impact on homes. This is not mandatory, but we highly encourage you to join us if you are working that day.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW SEASON IS UPON US

April 1 kicks off our performance review season. As an employee of Misericordia, this is your opportunity to reflect and share your accomplishments, plan for your growth and development, and receive further feedback and guidance on your overall performance.

What you need to do:

Make sure you can login into ADP/know your password - performance reviews can be accessed there!
Talk with your reviewer about which goal you would like to have attached for the 2023-2024 review before 4/20 - they will attach it for you.
Begin your self rating as early as 4/1 with thoughtful comments (comments required for a rating of a 4 or 5)

Training materials will be accessible through the green performance review icon on the desktop computers. Stay tuned to Campus Connections for reminders and updates regarding performance reviews. Email performancereviews@misericordia.com with questions!

QUALITY ASSURANCE

In Misericordia’s strategic plan, we have defined Quality and Safe Services as a foundational pillar. This is defined as: We are committed to fulfilling our mission by providing compassionate and quality care within a safe environment. This week and next you will see staff within your areas completing assessments on where your teams are performing as it relates to a quality resident experience, employee experience and the environment. This is an opportunity for reflection on where your area is excelling and where your area needs to focus additional efforts to ensure quality is present in all of these aspects of the Misericordia community. The data will be gathered and analyzed the week of 4/8/2024. A team within your area, that will include staff in all positions, will work together to identify clear actionable steps towards quality improvement that is specific to your home/apartment, shift, or area. Department specific results will be shared within your area the week of 4/15/2024. Each of you is invited to be a part of the solution in order to create a culture of innovation and continuous quality improvement and ownership over the services that are provided in your area. Please reach out to your Director or AVP with questions and to get involved.

LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN A SPECIFIC PART OF YOUR WORK?

Click here to see the calendar of training offerings from Staff Development, and talk to your supervisor about signing up for a session!

STAFF DEVELOPMENT HAS NEW REFRESHERS FOR APRIL

Resident Engagement
Inclusion Training
Lifting
Mechanical Lifts

Please see your supervisor to sign up for these offerings. We look forward to seeing you there!

VIRTUAL TRAINING EXPO COMING SOON

The Virtual Training Expo has a new look this year! Training will be split into three parts throughout the year. The first part, Health & Safety, is coming this spring! The link will be sent to your Misericordia email address. Completion of this virtual training is mandatory for all Misericordia employees. It includes vital information on topics such as lifting and infection control!

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

Pictured: Bob, Christa, Pam, Susie, Holly, Ross, Marty, David, and Clare; residents featured in an article about Development Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), written by Catherine Hattendorf (DT QIDP/Relief Supervisor)

Living in a World of Opportunities

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized each year in March. It aims to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live. As we celebrate this year’s theme, “A World of Opportunities.” Our goal is to build a community that’s committed to creating a world where everyone can do well and succeed. With this theme in mind, we would like to highlight residents from different areas on campus by sharing how they are thriving here at Developmental Training (DT) every day!