News & Notes
Breakfast with Bryan Connects Front Line Coworkers with Leaders
Bryan Williams, chief nursing officer for the Arkansas market, recently hosted Breakfast with Bryan for small groups of coworkers at the Infirmary and North. During these breakfast meetings, front line coworkers are invited to have an informal conversation with leaders in a small group. Bryan was joined by Rhonda Mayfield, vice-president of patient care services,… View Full Post
Donate Life-Saving Blood at the Infirmary on March 4
The Arkansas Blood Institute will be at the Infirmary on Thursday, March 4. You can help save a life when you donate. Thursday, March 410am-3pmVincent dePaul Room The Arkansas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency need for blood donations of all types. The recent inclement weather has dramatically reduced blood donations during a time when… View Full Post
Coworkers Asked to Participate in Pulse Survey by March 15
Our coworkers are the heart of our ministry, and it’s important to gather your feedback and use it to build a great employee experience. A quick “pulse” survey was emailed to a random selection of coworkers on Feb. 19. The survey will remain open until March 15. Last August, coworkers participated in the annual MyVoice Employee… View Full Post
Show the Smile Behind Your PPE
PPE keeps us safe, but it also covers up the main way we express emotion and compassion to our patients: our faces. That’s why we are offering you an opportunity to connect on a more personal level with your patients by adding a personal 3 x 5 photo to your PPE that can show them… View Full Post
Inclement Weather Policy Lifted for CHI St. Vincent
Last update: Feb. 20, 2021 @ 2pm The Inclement Weather policy has been lifted for the Arkansas market. Inclement Weather Policy (click here to download) Last update: Feb. 14, 2021 @ 9:15am The Inclement Weather policy is in effect for the Arkansas market. This includes Hot Springs as well as the Infirmary, Morrilton and North. Click here… View Full Post
Thank You to Our Winter Warriors
THANK YOU to our healthcare coworkers who provided care to the most vulnerable when an unprecedented winter storm arrived in our community. Despite record-breaking cold and inches of snow, CHI St. Vincent was able to continue to provide care through the dedication and perseverance of our hospital and medical staff. Many employees moved in to… View Full Post
Chad Chat: Minimum Wage Adjustment Scheduled for March
Our coworkers are our most valuable asset. As part of our focus on hiring and retaining skilled employees, we regularly evaluate our positions to ensure that our coworkers are paid competitively and in alignment with our market. During our recent evaluation, we focused on positions with a minimum pay rate at or below $13 per… View Full Post
Winter Weather, COVID Create Emergency Need for Blood Donations
The Arkansas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency need for blood donations of all types. Historically, winter weather dramatically reduces blood donations, an issue that’s especially dangerous during a time when blood drives are already struggling with consistent collections due to COVID-related cancellations. Blood has no substitute and has a shelf life of just 42… View Full Post