News & Notes
Critical Cybersecurity Alert: Potential Text Scam Directed Toward CommonSpirit Employees
Please beware of suspicious text messages, phone calls or emails that appear to come from CommonSpirit Health’s CEO and/or other executives. CommonSpirit Cybersecurity has received multiple reports from employees who have received a suspicious text message asking that they help purchase and transfer funds via gift cards. Scams can be sent through a spoofed ID,… View Full Post
Food and Nutrition Services Transition Planned for August 22
On August 22, the Arkansas market will be the first of the Southeast Division to transition Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) programs previously provided by Sodexo, to the CommonSpirit Health-(CSH) insourced model where the management team, clinical dietitians, and hourly staff are CommonSpirit Health employees. The transition will have three phases: Phase 1 (August 22)… View Full Post
Welcome the Ministry’s 400 Newest Coworkers by Lending a Hand
Our ministry continues to grow! Since May, we have hired 405 new coworkers and 224 nurses. We have also hired 85 international nurses who are going through the VISA process. May 16: 67 new coworkers; 20 RNS May 31: 89 new coworkers; 38 RNs June 13: 174 new coworkers; 138 RNs; 125 RNRPs June 20:… View Full Post
Nominate a Coworker for a Heritage Award by Aug. 21
Nominations are now open for the annual service excellence and leadership awards, handed out each year during Heritage Week. During the week, we celebrate the legacy of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and Sisters of Mercy. This year, Heritage Week will be celebrated Sept. 26-Oct. 1. Nominate a coworker by visiting one… View Full Post
CommonSpirit Welcomes Wright L. Lassiter III as New CEO
Wright L. Lassiter III, officially joined CommonSpirit Health as CEO on Aug. 1. He succeeded Lloyd Dean who retired. Wright brings 30 years of experience working in large health systems, most recently as CEO at Henry Ford Health in Michigan.There he led Henry Ford through the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded services, grew revenue and earned recognition… View Full Post
Nursing Coworkers Encouraged to Submit Their Questions to Chief Nursing Executive
Have a question about nursing at CHI St. Vincent? Ask Angie Longing, Senior Vice President and Market Chief Nurse Executive! Nursing coworkers are encouraged to submit questions they have about our ministry. Click here to submit your question. Angie will answer the questions each week. The answers can be found on the nursing page on… View Full Post
The Insider Homepage Gets Updated Look
An updated version of the Insider–our coworker intranet–is now live. The site still has the resources and information you are used to but with a refreshed look. A few highlights of the updated site: A slider at the top of the page shares important events The blue buttons on the right hand side of the… View Full Post
Infirmary Rolls Out Stop the Bleed Kits
The Infirmary recently rolled out Stop the Bleed kits at the 10 Defibrillator (AED) stations around the hospital. Leaders are continuing to evaluate whether to add these at other hospital locations. The kits are another way to help keep our patients, visitors and coworkers safe if a safety event occurs. They provide immediate access to… View Full Post