Mar. 16, 2021 Edition 85

Why should we continue our focus on safety?
March 14 to 20 is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Recognizing this important week allows us an opportunity to pause and reflect on our High Reliability Organization (HRO) journey and rededicate ourselves to providing top quality patient care.
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Do the COVID-19 vaccines really work?
Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December, information about Emergency Use Authorization approved vaccines has flooded the media. But how well will these vaccines protect you from COVID-19? Learn about the efficacy of each available COVID-19 vaccine.
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Microsoft (MS) Teams Roll Out: When’s it your turn?
Centura Health Information Technology (IT) is continuing the deployment of Microsoft (MS) Teams across our connected ecosystem. Discover learning opportunities and new ways to collaborate so you’re prepared to use this new tool when it’s deployed to your facility.
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Earn CME credit at upcoming medical ethics conference
Centura is proud to sponsor the Converging Roads conference taking place both in person and online on Saturday, April 10 in Denver. Featuring seven presentations from local and national experts, attendees can receive up to seven hours of continuing education credit.
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Vote for Centura Health!
Stroke Hero Awards
The Stroke Hero Awards honor those who educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke locally or nationally. Learn about this distinction and how you can vote for Centura!
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Annual Engagement Surveys
Share your story!
Centura Health’s Associate and Physician Engagement surveys begin tomorrow. Learning about your unique experience is crucial, and we invite you to share your story with us!
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Inspire Wellbeing deadline extended to April 30
There’s still time, but don’t delay! Schedule your annual preventive care visit today, and be sure to complete the rest of the steps to earn your full health insurance premium reduction or cash reward before the deadline.
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Are you prepared for the release of more clinical notes to patients?
Starting Tuesday, March 23, Centura Health will enable changes in our electronic health record to meet the requirements of the 21st Century Cures Act.
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Epic and Non-Epic Critical Application Downtimes
Information Technology will perform monthly maintenance that will result in downtimes for associates. Click below to view specific dates, applications impacted, and workarounds, where applicable.
Epic and Non-Epic Critical Apps
Third-Tuesday downtimes

Newly Hired Mentoring Program 2.0 has arrived!
We’ve recently updated our program to include 12 weeks of suggested guided conversation topics and milestones to help ensure mentees have access to the resources they need to feel connected to our ministry.
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Application window extended until March 19
Apply now to join one of our Nurse Residency Programs
As a valued caregiver, Centura wants to provide you with the opportunity to grow, develop and live your mission, right here within our vibrant, connected ecosystem. View our 2021 dates.
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Content submissions

The next issue of The Weekly Spark will publish on Tuesday, Mar. 23. You may submit content for inclusion at any time, but if the next issue is your target date for publication, please submit to Corporate Communications by Wednesday, Mar. 17.




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