Author: Liz Healy
2024 Cardiac Rehab Week
The week of February 12th is our annual celebration for Cardiac Rehabilitation week! Staff and patients are encouraged to wear red, pink or purple in support of our cardiac rehab patients. The team has arranged some fun activities for our patients throughout the week as well. Thank you to our Cardiopulmonary Rehab team for their energy and dedication to excellent patient care and outcomes!
Nothing Bundt Cakes for Valentine’s Day
Join us in the South Lobby for Bundt Cake Sales on Valentine’s Day Wednesday February 14 from 11:00-2:00.
Compression Socks at the Marketplace Gift Shop
This week’s arrivals in the gift Shop – All Day compression socks in sizes S-XL. Give your legs and feet an assist with all-day knee-high compression socks. These socks provide support for long days of both sitting and standing. With gentle pressure, they aide in swelling. There are many styles to choose from, even holiday styles.
February REACH Newsletter
Riverside’s New Leave of Absence/FMLA Administrator is The Standard as of 1/1/2024
In order to provide improved communication and approvals of FMLA/Leave of Absence management for Riverside employees, we are transitioning from Prudential to The Standard for all FMLA/Leave of Absence coordination effective Jan. 1, 2024. The Standard has been in business for over a century with a focus on employee benefits (life and disability).
I am an employee wanting to request a leave of absence or have questions/absences to report for an approved Leave of Absence. What do I do?
Call The Standard’s Leave of Absence Management Service Center at
888-895-0381. They are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. Or you can log in in at standard.com/absence. NOTE: You will need to create your account as a first-time user and there are directions on the site to guide you. See the attached document for more information.
I’m on a leave of absence now that was approved by Prudential. Do I need to do anything?
Current employees approved for a Leave of Absence/FMLA are receiving letters sent to their homes by The Standard explaining the process. Prudential has provided recently requested/approved/current Leave of Absence information to The Standard on Jan. 2, 2024. You will not need to do anything beyond directing questions to The Standard on/ after Jan. 2, 2024. Please refer to the Leave of Absence Policy in PolicyStat for more detailed information. If you have questions for Riverside staff, please feel free to email:
[email protected].
Employee Wellness Department Key Dates
Riverside Senior Life Communities
Caregiver Support Group – Kankakee
Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Location: 100 Westwood Oaks Ct.
Kankakee, IL 60901
Riverside Senior Life Communities
Caregiver Support Group – Bourbonnais
Date: Feb. 13, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 85 E Burns Rd. Bourbonnais,
IL 60914
Build a support system with people who understand Alzheimer’s. Caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to: develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources.Call to register:800-272-3900
REACH Portal Spotlight
- Complete your 2024 REACH Consent Form
- Complete your REACH lab visit
- Schedule your wellness visit
Visit RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH on your desktop or mobile device to get started today!
Noom Weight Loss Program
As a reminder, you have complimentary access to Noom through Riverside Healthcare-an invaluable health support at no cost to you. The program is available to all benefit eligible employees and spouses insured on the Riverside Health plan.
Noom is also recognized as a Reasonable Alternative for the 2024 REACH Wellness Program. This means that should you fall short or not show improvement in at least 3 out of 5 key health measures, participating in the Noom program will earn you a Level 2 credit!Sign up here to get started today.
Butterfly Award Winner: McKenna
Several IMCU team members, leadership, and family were on hand to share in the recognition of Riverside’s newest Butterfly Award Winner, McKenna! McKenna is a CNA on Riverside’s Intermediate Care Unit.
Her nomination read: “McKenna is a CNA on the Intermediate Care Unit. As a nurse on that floor, it is a very fast-paced environment that requires a lot of teamwork between the nurses and CNAs. Having McKenna is like a breath of fresh air when it comes to those busy nights. She is always willing to help her fellow nurses with anything. Most of the time she’s one step ahead by already having the task completed or has gathered all the supplies that are needed. She always goes above and beyond, providing exceptional and compassionate care to her patients. She is truly an example of what Riverside stands for, giving the kindest touch when providing patient care, and she connects with all of the patients and peers. She is truly an extraordinary person, and IMCU is beyond lucky to have her.”
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