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Workplace Violence Survey – Please participate
Greetings Riverside,
The Workplace Violence Committee is invested in the safety of our fellow employees, our patients, and their loved ones while entrusted in our care; thus, we are conducting a full program review to validate current processes. We would like to receive your input as any changes will directly affect each and every individual on our team. It is important to us that we receive as much input from you all as possible.
The survey link below is open and will be until close of business on Friday, April 28th. I encourage everyone to be as truthful as they can be to guide us forward in our analysis. Thank you all for what you do to keep Riverside a safe and healing environment, especially in times of disruption.
Survey Link – Riverside Workplace Violence
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NP3Y2DV
Respectfully,
Jay Kindle
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
[email protected]
Direct Line: (779) 701-2131, Ext. 31932
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Employee Update: March 31, 2023
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Employee Update: March 14, 2023
FAQs for Lifting of Mask Requirement
- As the Governor’s Executive Order (through IDPH) now allows for the lifting of the masking requirement for staff, what is Riverside’s policy?
As of Wednesday March 15, Riverside staff members are no longer required to be masked inside Riverside buildings. Masks will remain optional, and are recommended to prevent the spread of infection if you are sick or suspect you may be contagious. Standard infection protocols still apply for patient care. - What is Riverside’s policy for masking for patients and visitors?
Since the IDPH requirement changed earlier this year for patients and visitors, Riverside no longer requires them to be masked in our facilities. It continues to be optional and still recommended if a patient or visitor is sick or experiencing symptoms. - Are there exceptions, where masking is still required?
Yes. IDPH still requires masking in assisted living, memory care and long-term care facilities like Miller Healthcare. Additionally, masking may be requested of staff, patients and visitors in settings where there is likely high vulnerability for patients. - How is Riverside continuing to be vigilant in protecting our patients and staff who may be vulnerable?
Standard infection protocols still apply at Riverside. Those protocols include but are not limited to regular hand washing and disinfection practices, staying away from work when you are sick to prevent the spread to others, and donning the appropriate PPE in patient care settings.
For additional direction, please refer to the updated policies in PolicyStat and work with your one-up leader on specific requirements in your area.
Employee Update: March 8, 2023
FAQs on ET Cash Out
- Who is eligible to participate in the ET Cash Out?
Any employee with an ET balance of greater than 128 hours at the time of the cash out – April 14, 2023 is able to cash out ET. - What is the maximum hours I am able to cash out?
Employees are eligible to cash out a maximum of 80 hours of earned time. - Why am I only able to cash out 80 hours of ET? Why am I not able to cash out more?
The goal of earned time is for employees to take time away from work to relax or to care for themselves or the needs of their family. Our goal with the ET cash out is to allow you to cash out some of your hours while still maintaining a balance for things that may come up during the remainder of the year. - Do I have to maintain a balance of earned time?
Yes, we are requiring that you maintain an ET balance of 128 hours after you cash out hours. - Why do I have to maintain a balance of 128 hours? I have accrued these hours and I should be able to manage my own ET hours.
Again, the goal of the earned time program is to allow employees paid time away from work. The reason behind the balance requirement is at least 80 hours to get you to short term disability (if eligible), or to cover you with paid time off for an emergency and an additional 48 hours to cover the six holidays. - What if I don’t have the time in my bank at the time of the cash out, or I have less than 128 hours in my bank?
If you don’t have the available hours in your bank at the time of cash out, you will not be able to cash out any hours. Example, you requested to cash out 80 hours, when the time for the cash out comes, you have 140 hours in your ET bank. You would only be able to cash out 12 hours of earned time. - What if I change my mind after I submit my request?
You can change your mind up until April 14, 2023. - How will the ET cash out be paid?
The ET cash out will be paid as a part of the regular check cycle on pay date May 5, 2022.
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