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Words of Wisdom from Our Safety, Quality, Health and Wellness Experts
April 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. We asked our occupational health, wellness and safety experts to offer their thoughts during this observance.
- Jeanette Teets, VP and Chief Quality, Safety and Reliability Officer: “There are three simple steps to help our facilities stay regulatory-ready. First, if you see something, say something. Addressing and correcting deviations in real-time is key. Second is report, report, report. Share stories of safety events and near misses to promote transparency and learning. Third, remember that everyone’s role matters. Even if you don’t provide care to patients, know the policies and ask clarifying questions.”
- Terry Smigley – Sr. Clinical Director of Employee Health, Safety and Wellness: “My recommendation for employees is to set a goal that focuses on living a healthy lifestyle. Areas to focus on are nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress reduction. People focus on diet in an effort to lose weight, when the focus should be on eating healthy for life. Also, walking 30 minutes a day for five days, or 21 minutes a day for seven days, will improve health. Adding this physical activity during the day also helps improve sleep. For stress reduction, consider taking a few moments a day to pray or meditate.”
- Victoria Oliver – Sr. Director, Wellness at Work: “What can employees do during the workday to maintain wellness? First, stand up and stretch. Take thoughtful breaks from sitting. Second, drink water throughout the day. This will lubricate the joints, keep you hydrated, and flush toxins from the body. Third, take a ‘breath break.’ In as little as a few seconds, intentional breathing can regulate your nervous system and reduce stress.”
- Julie Delessandro – Infection Prevention Coordinator: “Flush faucets and showerheads regularly if they are not used frequently. Clean and maintain all devices that use water. They pose an infection risk due to bacteria and fungi living in pipes and fixtures. Germs can break off and cause infections through mist or direct contact with skin.”
- Harry Myers – AVP, Emergency Management, Safety and Security: “It’s just too easy to not be in as safe and secure an environment as you should be. Here are some tips: Stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Maintain an impression of confidence, showing you are calm and in charge. Be prepared to respond, trust your instincts, trust your senses. If it doesn’t look, feel, sound or smell right, be ready to respond. Visit Ready PA Home for excellent information about emergency readiness. Stay safe!”
- Joe Faust – Director of Security: “There are quite a few tasks you may not realize are part of a security officer’s job. Did you know that our Security & Safety Department manages parking and valet at the Meadowbrook Campus? They greet our residents and their families at St. Joseph Manor, ensure our residents come down for dinner at Lafayette, welcome and protect our patients at HRPAS, and ensure the Sisters’ safety at Spark. Security also provides rides for employees between campuses. We are responsible for surveilling more than 30 sites with surveillance cameras, fire alarms and burglar alarms. Next time you see security officers in our halls, ask them what interesting events they’ve been involved with lately!”