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In This Issue:
Patient Safety Culture Survey
Staff whose work directly impacts patient care should have received an e-mail from Pascal Metrics Support (PascalMetrics@jangomail.com) with a link to a confidential survey. The survey takes fewer than 10 minutes to complete. Participants will be entered into drawings for iPads and other prizes.
TB Screening Policy Change
Annual screening for tuberculosis (TB) will now only be required for direct care employees who are in contact with patients with active TB, or lab staff who handle specimens with TB, based on current CDC recommendations. Staff will be notified by mail when their screening is due. For more information, visit BWHPikeNotes.org.
Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 29
This year’s open enrollment period for employee benefits is Oct. 29–Nov. 20. This period is the only time of year to make changes to your benefits unless you have a qualified change of status event. Changes will take effect in January 2013. To learn more, visit BWHPikeNotes.org.
BWH Research Day Nov. 15
This day-long celebration of research at BWH will feature a welcome breakfast and discussion hosted by hospital leadership, more than 150 research posters, a keynote address by Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, and an awards ceremony to announce the first BRIght Futures Prize winner. Learn more at bwhresearchday.partners.org, and help select the BRIght Futures Prize winner at brighamandwomens.org/research/BFF.
EAP Training for Managers
Partners Employee Assistance Program is offering “EAP Training for Managers,” which includes basic EAP orientation, manager materials and an interactive case study, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 3–5 p.m., in the S-L8 conference room of the Shapiro Center. To register, call 617-732-6017, or e-mail EAPForms@partners.org.
Like Working at BWH?
The Scientist has opened its Best Places to Work survey for 2013. To vote for BWH, visit www.bptw.org, and click “Postdocs” or “Academia.” Those who complete the survey by Nov. 26 can enter a drawing for a $100 gift certificate from Amazon.com.