Continued Dedicated Service to Our Community
For Pay Period Ending September 28th
As the first three quarters of 2024 have just slid by us, we find ourselves at the busiest time of the year, tackling flu season, addressing the holidays, the New Year planning processes, and assuring the accomplishment of the goals set for this current year. Some of these traditional fourth quarter experiences feel a bit at risk for a lot of us this year. Note the following: 1.) nearly everyone in our sharply divided country is quaking over the unknown outcome of a very significant election in a few weeks. 2.) The extremely volatile situations in the Mideast, in Eastern Europe, and at the Southeast Asian coastlines are already devastating millions of lives. Finally, 3.) with the domestic burdens of flood ravaged properties in a few States, and a disruptive longshoreman’s strike reaching coast to coast, truly all Americans are lamenting the probable doubling down effect of prolonged inflationary times. This feels like a different fourth quarter than others behind us. May we ask for God’s Blessings!
For the true work of delivering healthcare does not cease. Moreover, the pressures for us as caregivers to always be strong does not cease. And because of those pressures, we must be sensitive to the inevitable stresses that will affect our behaviors, whether we intend for such to or not. It is very important that we support all of our MCH staff when uncontrollable things disrupt our days (i.e. no shows, insurance denials and delayed authorizations, fearful and /or enraged patients, equipment failures, or supply and medication outages). These things can cause exaggerated reactions when coupled with all the aforementioned global factors “on our plates”. I bring all this up, number one, because I think it is important to be reminded of the realities of stress, but also to remind all employees that we do have an Employee Assistance Program available. It is conducted by ComPsych Guidance Resources and can be confidentially accessed by calling 800-460-4375. There is also an App: GuidanceNow, or you can go to their website at guidanceresources.com, and use the Web ID of EAPEssential. Please feel free to utilize this no cost service.
I got off on a different note today, largely because I know many of us are dissatisfied with today’s reality. I am going to end this report without leaving this important topic. I value each of you for what you bring to our system, whenever you are present. I also know there are days that this is the last place you would rather be – but you come because you care...and I THANK YOU THAT YOU DO!! Do keep God in your prayers and our patients as a focus!
Kevin Leeper, CEO
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