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Important reminder: Flu shot exemption request deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 26

Deadline to get flu shot is Oct. 27 Dear team member: Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team members, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccine. The deadline for team members to get their flu vaccination is Friday, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m., unless an approved medical or religious exemption is obtained. As a reminder, the deadline to submit an exemption request is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Team members seeking an exemption must complete the appropriate online request form and provide the required documents, if applicable, prior to the deadline. After review, team members will be notified of the outcome via email before Oct. 5. Click here to access the Influenza Vaccination Exemption Statement form on the Ballad Health intranet. Click here to access the Religious Accommodation Request for Flu Vaccination on the Ballad Health intranet. Important info about exemptions Medical exemption…

Benefits & HR
System Updates
System Updates

Sepsis Awareness Month: Post-sepsis care, including palliative care, is crucial

Sepsis is a medical condition that can cause death or serious long-term effects. The impact is so great that we’re putting a special focus on it during September, which is Sepsis Awareness Month. Caused by the body’s response to infection, sepsis remains a significant healthcare challenge. It is responsible for many deaths in all age ranges – from infants to elderly patients. Serious cases of sepsis can require a long stay in the hospital, often in the intensive care unit, and then a long recovery period. This can be difficult for the patient, both physically and emotionally, and tough on the person’s caregivers and loved ones. Integrating palliative care into sepsis treatment There is increasing support for the integration of palliative medicine into sepsis care. For patients facing this serious illness, palliative care offers a holistic approach to pain management and relief from other symptoms – with the aim of honoring the unique values and…

System Updates
Foundation
Foundation

‘For one. For all.’ Our Team Member Giving Campaign starts Oct. 2

Ballad Health’s 2023 Team Member Giving Campaign is coming up in October, allowing team members a chance to donate to their choice of many important funds and programs that benefit our communities, patients, families and team members. The Ballad Health Foundation campaign will run from Monday, Oct. 2, until Tuesday, Oct. 31. Tapping into the spirit of teamwork and giving for which Ballad Health is known, this year’s theme is “For one. For all.” As we get closer to the campaign, we’ll provide more details about how to give. For now, we want to make team members aware of when the campaign will take place and the changes that go along with it. If you committed an ongoing payroll deduction gift during the 2022 campaign, your gift will automatically roll over and continue indefinitely until modified or cancelled. (However, we always encourage team members to increase their giving each year!) The same goes for team…

Foundation
COVID-19
COVID-19

Update on latest COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the updated COVID-19 vaccine for the fall respiratory virus season. The new vaccine is now recommended for everyone ages 6 months and up. Ballad Health insurance will cover the cost of this vaccine. If you do not have health insurance through Ballad Health, almost all insurance plans cover recommended vaccines. Vaccines are available, by appointment, at several local retail pharmacy locations, including many Walgreen’s and CVS pharmacies, and at local health departments. Appointments can be made online. You may also want to check with your primary care provider to see if they offer the vaccine. The virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing, and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time. Receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine can restore protection and provide enhanced protection against the variants currently responsible for most infections and hospitalizations in the United States. During this time of increased spread, we encourage team members to…

COVID-19
System Updates
System Updates

Special event for nurses set for Nov. 2-3 at Bristol Regional Medical Center

Attention, Ballad Health nurses — a fun day of education and inspiration is coming Nov. 2-3 at Bristol Regional Medical Center! All Ballad Health RNs and LPNs are invited to a nursing symposium called “Reignite, Renew, and Recognize,” set for Thursday and Friday, Nov. 2-3, at Bristol Regional’s Monarch Auditorium. For nurses, this will be a fun day of education to reignite your passion for the nursing profession! Attendees will hear from nursing experts on national and international levels. NOTE: This is a one-day event, with the same program being given both days to give nurses two options to attend. The event does not include contract nurses. Online registration is required, with a registration deadline of Oct. 20. Registration fee is $10 and lunch is provided. Click here to register, or use the QR code in the flyer below. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. with the program opening at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until 3…

System Updates
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Ballad Health’s annual retirement plan contribution has been deposited in team member accounts

Team members, I’m excited to let you know your matching retirement plan contribution has been deposited into your retirement account. It’s important that your hard work is rewarded and team members can retire with confidence. Ballad Health is proud to make this matching contribution. Did you receive the full match? Make sure you’re getting the whole match. Once you’re eligible, you’re leaving free money on the table if you don’t save at least 6% in the 403(b) or 401(k) plan. Whether you’re meeting the match or not, consider increasing your contributions. Even a small bump can make a difference down the road. Did you know … You can adjust your contributions anytime. This gives you flexibility to try out a higher savings rate or update if your circumstances change. Log into your account at LincolnFinancial.com/Retirement to review your contributions and use tools to plan for the retirement you want. Get one-on-one help from a retirement…

Benefits & HR
System Updates
System Updates

Sepsis Awareness Month: Prevention, early recognition are keys to a good outcome

Sepsis is a medical condition that can cause death or serious long-term effects. The impact is so great that we’re putting a special focus on sepsis during September, which is Sepsis Awareness Month. One of the key things you can do to help prevent sepsis is to prevent infections. Not all infections can be prevented, so not all cases of sepsis can be prevented. But by following some basic rules, you can decrease your risk. It’s also important to know the symptoms of sepsis and to act fast to get medical care if someone has an infection that is getting worse or is not getting better. About sepsis Sometimes incorrectly called blood poisoning, sepsis is the body’s potentially deadly response to infection or injury. Sepsis and septic shock can result from an infection anywhere in the body, such as pneumonia, influenza, or urinary tract infections. Worldwide, one-third of people who develop sepsis die. Many who…

System Updates
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Flu season is approaching; here’s important info about flu shots and exemptions

Flu shot exemption request period is Sept. 13-26; flu shots available at Team Member Health from Oct. 2-27 As we approach the flu season, it is critically important we maintain our staffing as much as possible so that we can care for the communities who count on us. While we can never be certain how severe the flu season will be, the combination of flu with the anticipated increase in COVID will present challenges that could lead to longer wait times for patients and put strain on our staffing resources. It is important we each do our best to protect ourselves from being infected with the flu, and to avoid spreading it to our fellow team members and patients. There is no doubt, if you are in patient care, you will be exposed to patients who have the flu.  Each year, for the ongoing health and safety of our patients, their families and our team…

Benefits & HR
System Updates
System Updates

Important announcement about chemistry lab equipment changes, impact on turnaround times

As part of an effort to standardize chemistry equipment across Ballad Health, the laboratories at Norton Community Hospital, Dickenson Community Hospital, Indian Path Community Hospital and the Regional Cancer Center at Indian Path are transitioning on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 8 a.m. to the Ortho Vitros 7600 platform. For facilities that send chemistry testing to these four hospital labs, PLEASE BE AWARE of expected delays in turnaround time for test results. The transition period is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks. The new instruments have been set up in a temporary location separate from the main labs. This means a challenging interim stage that will result in longer turnaround times. Every attempt will be made to minimize delays, but an increase is unavoidable. Who and what will be affected? Laboratory teams at the impacted facilities will stop running specimens on their current chemistry equipment at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and anticipate being back up…

System Updates
System Updates
System Updates

Ballad Health hosting Academics and Research Summit Oct. 6 at Bristol Regional

Ballad Health is offering an Academic and Research Summit – with a theme of “Creating a Path Forward” – scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, starting at 9 a.m. It will take place in the Monarch Auditorium, located on the lower level next to the cafeteria. The event will be of interest to Ballad Health team members, academic partners and student learners in our facilities. Attendees can learn more about our academic and research programs and develop potential partnerships within our system. The event is free and lunch will be provided. Note: The maximum attendance is 297. Click here to register and for more information. Speakers and sessions include: “Engagement in a Digital Era” by Taylor Hamilton, Ballad Health Chief Consumer Officer – How do we encourage and recruit young adults to pursue careers in healthcare? Taylor Hamilton breaks down how to engage students and young professionals in a digital world….

System Updates
System Updates
System Updates

Football Fridays are here! Wear a branded polo shirt to support your favorite team

We’re into football season now, and to celebrate, Ballad Health team members are now permitted to wear polo shirts with their favorite college, professional team branding on Fridays. Football Fridays will be in effect through the end of the week of the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, Jan. 8. Remember, team members still need to follow our dress code and personal appearance policy. Western-style jeans of any color, blue or other color denim pants, and jerseys will not be allowed during Football Fridays. Polo or other collared shirts need to be in good condition (free of wrinkles, stains, tears, frays and rips) and appropriately sized and fitted to the wearer. If you have questions about the dress code or personal appearance policy, consult our Ballad Health dress code policy (located on the intranet) or email Human Resources at HR4U@balladhealth.org.

System Updates
System Updates
System Updates

COVID-19 cases on the rise; here’s what you need to know

As we approach the season when respiratory viral illnesses increase, we want to provide you with an update of what we are experiencing and how best to prepare for the months ahead. Our region, like the rest of the nation, is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. We are experiencing this in our Urgent Care clinics as well as in emergency rooms, and hospitalizations due to COVID are up. While this is nothing like the increases we had during the Delta and Omicron waves, it’s a definite uptick from what we were experiencing over the last few months, and it’s important that we’re aware of this increase and take the proper precautions. To provide context, during the summer, our infection prevention team would work, on average, 25 or fewer cases of COVID per day, with most of those being tested at our outpatient locations. Now we’re seeing 100-150 new cases per day, with an increase…

System Updates
System Updates
System Updates

Sepsis Awareness Month: Check out our Q&A about sepsis with Dr. Lauren Py

As we recognize Sepsis Awareness Month throughout September, we’ve put together a Q&A from Dr. Lauren Py, emergency room physician and system chair of Ballad Health’s sepsis committee. While it’s our clinical teams who deal with patients who develop sepsis, all Ballad Health team members should be aware of what sepsis is, why it is a critical issue and what part they can play to try to reduce the number of sepsis cases. Be sure to take a look at the info at the bottom of the Q&A, as well. Q: What is sepsis and why it is such a critical issue for Ballad Health? A: Sepsis is a medical emergency and the leading cause of death in hospitals. Sepsis and septic shock arise from the body’s overwhelming response to infection, which can lead to organ failure and even death. It is a critical issue not just for Ballad Health but for all of our community,…

System Updates
IT & Epic
IT & Epic

Hello World, our new two-way text notification to patients, is now live!

Hello World, Ballad Health’s new two-way texting system, is now live! This system allows you to more easily manage your own healthcare and saves time for patients and clinics alike. How does it work? As a patient, once you’ve opted in to the new Hello World notification system, you will receive text notifications from Ballad Health about appointments and bill pay. The “two-way” aspect of this platform means you can easily respond to these messages with simple prompts, allowing you to confirm or cancel appointments or pay bills, with additional features planned for the future. Once opted in, you can easily opt out at any time. Sign me up! Signing up is fast and easy. There are three ways you can opt in for notifications: Text JOIN to 47649. Log in to MyChart and set up customized notifications in your Communication Preferences. Ask a front desk team member to turn them on for you. This…

IT & Epic
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Message from HR: Important info regarding performance appraisals

Dear team: We are quickly approaching the performance appraisal period for Ballad Health, which will take place Sept. 18 through Nov. 30 for all team members. We want to provide you with essential information to ensure a smooth and effective evaluation process. Your contributions are invaluable to our organization, and your dedication to excellence is greatly appreciated. General information on the performance appraisal period: Dates: Annual performance appraisals are scheduled to take place between Sept. 18 and Nov. 30 for all Ballad Health team members. Review period: The performance evaluation will cover the 12-month period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Annual wage increase: Team members hired into an annual increase eligible position before August 2022 will receive the full increase which takes effect in January 2024, pending approval by the Ballad Health Board of Directors. Those hired between Aug. 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023, will receive a pro-rated share of the…

Benefits & HR
Team Member Kudos
Team Member Kudos

Use our ACTS of Service to recognize team members who deserve thanks for a job well done!

Did you know Ballad Health has a way for you to recognize fellow team members who do great work? It’s called ACTS of Service recognition, available on the Ballad Health intranet through our Human Resources and Organizational Development departments. It only takes a few minutes and you can send someone an eCard to show your appreciation for their dedication and hard work. If you’re a leader, you can nominate a team member for an award. Here’s how to use ACTS of Service: Go to the Ballad Health intranet. (NOTE: You must be on a Ballad Health network device to access the intranet.) Visit “Quick Links” on the left side. Click on “ACTS of Service Appreciation,” which will be the first link listed. Use your team member number as your username (no need to include the “u” as part of the number). If this is your first time using ACTS of Service, or if you’ve forgotten…

Team Member Kudos
System Updates
System Updates

Team member resource: Check out what the Ballad Health Medical Library has to offer

Many Ballad Health team members may not be aware of a free educational resource available to them – the Ballad Health Medical Library located at Johnson City Medical Center. It is known to some as the Learning Resources Center (LRC). The library databases are freely available to all Ballad Health team members through the library’s site on the Ballad Health intranet. Team members are also able to make article requests through the library — a valuable resource for many of our clinical team. The medical library is also accessible to team members in-person during operating hours (Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). What resources are offered? The medical library collection includes over 2,000 items in a variety of genres, including medical and nursing books, leadership books, cultural diversity books and audiovisual materials. Team members can take advantage of the 300 individual journals available. Also available at the library: Access to numerous databases, eBooks…

System Updates
System Updates
System Updates

System change: Clinical Command Center to oversee bed management, patient flow

To improve efficiency of patient flow and bed management across Ballad Health, we are transitioning to centralized bed management across the health system. Instead of bed assignments being managed at the facility level by multiple teams, these services will transition to a central team at the Ballad Health Clinical Command Center. This team is responsible for managing the availability and allocation of hospital beds across the entire health system. It will work closely with our teams in the hospitals and use information about acuity levels, bed availability and patient flow to ensure patients are placed in the right bed, at the right time, to support their medical needs. Along with this change, there will be a more robust dashboard and criteria for supporting patient throughput using Epic best practices and tools. Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions about the transition. This is a pivotal process, as one inefficiently handled case can…

System Updates
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Balladeers in July — swimming, storytelling, face-painting and more!

July was a big month for our Balladeer Children’s Program, highlighted by a pool party, a block party, family photos and storytelling. The program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more! Click here to visit the Balladeer Children’s Program page on the Ballad Health intranet. Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article! July events Fun Fest block party – There was a great turnout of Balladeer families for the block party at Indian Path Community Hospital in Kingsport, with many kids getting their faces painted by face-painting artists, compliments of the Balladeer program! Photo shoot –…

Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Childcare update: Waitlist info, new hours for Center for Early Learning in Greeneville

We are excited to share important updates about the newly announced Ballad Health Center for Early Learning in Greeneville, to be located on Tusculum University’s campus. Based on important feedback from our team members, the Greeneville center will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. with extended pickup until 7:30 p.m. for team members who prearrange that option. These hours will be standard in all Ballad Health childcare centers. The expansion of hours at the Greeneville location aims to provide greater flexibility and support to our team members. We value your commitment, and having reliable childcare is crucial for maintaining a stable and thriving workforce. If you are interested in securing a spot at the Greeneville childcare center, we invite you to join the waitlist by emailing Amy Doran, Ballad Health corporate director of early childhood care and education, at amy.doran@balladhealth.org. By joining the waitlist, you will be among the first to be notified…

Benefits & HR
B-Well
B-Well

Welcome to a new program year of B-Well, powered by Sharecare

Effective July 1, 2023, we’ve launched a new program year of B-Well wellness activities and challenges, powered by Sharecare, to help team members live their happiest, healthiest and most productive lives! Many of our team members already participate in our B-Well wellness program and use Sharecare – the online, mobile wellness platform that’s accessed through our Ballad Teams team member app. If you haven’t started using Sharecare, register here. It’s free for all team members! Quick review: What is Sharecare? Sharecare is a digital health solution that helps you manage all of your health in one place. You can receive personalized insights, information, daily tracking, innovative programs and one-of-a-kind tools to help you live a healthier life, no matter where you are in your health journey. Sharecare helps you learn what to do to be healthier. From eating better to fitness tips to stress relief, Sharecare recommends simple things to do every day, and then…

B-Well
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Check out the enhanced Balladeer Children’s Program site on the intranet

For team members who are members of the Balladeer Children’s Program, or who are interested in joining the program, check out the updated page on the HR site of the Ballad Health intranet! The Balladeer site has new content, including new discounts for members, an “FAQ” page and information about our Balladeer Children’s Program leaders, Shawna Gragg and Annie Davis. You can also see a collection of all Balladeer Children’s Program articles we’ve posted to Ballad Health News, describing the great activities the club has been up to since it was created more than a year ago. The page also contains contact information and the events calendar, as well as access to enrolling. You can find the page by going to the intranet main page > Human Resources > Balladeer Children’s Program. NOTE: The page can only be accessed from a Ballad Health network device. What is the Balladeer Children’s Program? The program, a free…

Benefits & HR
IT & Epic
IT & Epic

Reminder: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) required for CloudSuite access from personal devices

As you may know by now, the new Infor CloudSuite system goes live on the morning of Tuesday, June 27. This upgrade is going to bring a lot of enhancements when using our HR & Payroll Service Center, including improvements to layout, automation and security. Be aware that, as part of the steps taken to improve security around team member accounts, we will now be using a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app for all team member logins to Infor CloudSuite from personal devices. While team members are not required to install the multi-factor authenticator on their personal devices, anyone without MFA will not be able to access the HR & Payroll Service Center from his/her personal device. See a tip sheet on the Ballad Health intranet about how to install MFA on your phone. Once Infor CloudSuite is live on Tuesday, June 27, team members can still access all CloudSuite functions through Ballad Health devices –…

IT & Epic
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Tip from LFG: Set an automatic increase for your retirement savings contributions

Gradually increasing the amount of money you save toward retirement is a great strategy to build wealth. For instance, increasing your contribution rate by 1% each year can make a huge difference over the long haul – and with Lincoln Financial, you can set up our account to do that automatically. If you’re interested in setting up an automatic increase to your contributions, log into Lincolnfinancial.com/retirement, or contact one of Ballad Health’s Lincoln Financial retirement consultants (listed below). Click here to view the flyer below in interactive PDF format.

Benefits & HR
System Updates
System Updates

Helping our patients in need: Be aware of our patient financial assistance options

We recognize sometimes people need help paying their bills, which is why Ballad Health offers financial assistance to qualifying patients who could use support during an emergency or scheduled medical care. In fact, nearly 50% of patients in the Appalachian Highlands qualify for financial assistance at Ballad Health. It’s important for our team member population to be aware of this, and to let any patients or potential patients know they may have options to help them with medical expenses. When paying for medical bills, knowing what assistance options people may qualify for can reduce financial stress. How do patients find out if they are eligible for financial assistance? There are several options, including: Letting our Patient Financial Services team know at registration that they’re interested in getting financial assistance Visiting our website and downloading the application for financial assistance, then filling it out and mailing it back to us Calling us at 888-288-5174 To learn…

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Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Lincoln Financial offers the tools you need for financial wellness

Lincoln Financial, Ballad Health’s retirement plan partner, offers the tools and calculators to make it easier for you to manage your finances, plan your retirement and improve your financial wellness. Check out the tools below, and remember, you can always access your Lincoln Financial retirement account at LincolnFinancial.com/Retirement, and you can set up a one-on-one meeting with your Lincoln Financial retirement consultant today by visiting LincolnFinancial.com/BalladSchedule. Click here to view the flyer below as an interactive PDF.

Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Organizational Development offering ‘5 Minute Skill Builders’ virtual sessions

Time is precious – and so is the need to rejuvenate, re-engage and remember the noble work we do for our community and each other at Ballad Health.  Take five minutes and check out these new titles in our 5 Minute Skill Builders library and be sure to share with your teams. 5 Minute Skill Builders are CBL-type videos, internally produced and available in HealthStream, that can be accessed at any time. They are about five minutes or less in length, with content that’s beneficial for any Ballad Health team member. Sessions include: Phone Etiquette Email Etiquette Three Good Things – Helps refocus on gratitude and resilience (new) The Power of First Impressions – For patient, visitors, and our team members (new) Managing a Remote Team – Quick tips for managing, engaging and connecting with remote teams (new) For more information, email orgdeveducation@balladhealth.org.

Benefits & HR
IT & Epic
IT & Epic

Cybersecurity tip: Steps you can take to protect corporate, personal identities

Recently, a top official in the U.S. Executive Branch announced their Twitter account had been hacked. “Hacking” a Twitter account usually means the person’s email address and password were obtained in some other breach and the bad guys tried that combination on Twitter. Account compromises occur daily in a world where every website requires some form of account username and password. Generally, websites (especially social media sites) require an email address as the username. If any of these websites are compromised or if you fail to recognize a phishing attack, then it is likely your email username and password have also been compromised.  If you have used the same email address and password on other sites, then your compromised credentials could be used to access other websites with the same credentials, potentially exposing any information concerning you within those sites. Five steps Here are some steps to help users understand how to protect your online…

IT & Epic
IT & Epic
IT & Epic

Urgent IT notice: Steps to preserve business or personal contacts on personal devices

Who and what is affected If you access Ballad Health email on your personal phone, you may have some Legacy Wellmont/Mountain States Health Alliance/Ballad Health email contacts that were automatically synchronized with your device, giving the appearance that they were part of your personal contacts. These synchronized contacts may be impacted by Ballad Health’s systemwide change on Monday, March 20, regarding how work email is accessed from personal devices. (See here for more details on this change.) Whether or not you take the steps required to continue accessing email on your device, there is a possibility you will notice contacts missing from your devices in the coming weeks and months. This is because, upon removing your previous work email application, these synchronized contacts will be lost from your device. Synchronized contacts may also be lost upon resetting your phone or replacing your phone, even if you copy over all apps and contacts to a new…

IT & Epic
Benefits & HR
Benefits & HR

Ballad Health team members can get great discounts to Dollywood, Splash Country

Dollywood is once again offering some great discounts to Ballad Health team members on admission to the theme park or to Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. All you have to do is use the special Ballad Health link when ordering tickets online. Click here for the Ballad Health ticket discounts. One-day ticket prices (not including tax or fees) and details are as follows: Dollywood theme park Adults/ages 10-up – $45 with Ballad Health discount Children ages 4-9 – $42 with Ballad Health discount Regular prices: $89 adults, $79 children Opens for the season on Saturday, March 11 Splash Country Adults/ages 10-up – $36 with Ballad Health discount Children ages 4-9 – $30 with Ballad Health discount Regular Splash Country prices: Not available yet Opens for the season on May 13 When purchasing your ticket, you will be asked to select a date. The Dollywood ticket will be valid for five days from the date…

Benefits & HR
Compliance
Compliance

Reminder: Make sure you’re following Ballad Health’s dress code policy

As a reminder to all team members, please follow our dress code policy. In particular, T-shirts from the Ballad Health family of brands are acceptable to wear on Fridays, but must be worn in compliance with the other elements of our dress code. This means no sweatshirts, hoodies, denim/jeans or unbranded attire. Remember – dress code compliance is considered a security measure. It is important for patients and visitors to be able to recognize us as Ballad Health team members when they see us. It is also important that we present ourselves in a professional and respectful way as we represent Ballad Health to the community. Related to that, please maintain a professional appearance when in a video meeting on Microsoft Teams. In addition, it is crucial that team members properly display their Ballad Health ID badges while they are at work. NOTE: Ballad Health dress code requirements also apply to all Ballad Health Medical…

Compliance
System Updates
System Updates

Reminder: How to download the Ballad Teams app

More than 9,000 of our team members are using Ballad Teams, our mobile team member app. Have you downloaded it yet? Ballad Teams offers important system news, B-Well powered by Sharecare and easy access to an array of other useful resources like your pay statements, PTO balance, team member discounts, IT support and benefits, as well as a link to log into Smart Square scheduling. We continue to add new features. For any team members who downloaded Ballad Teams previously but have since lost the app – perhaps from updates to your phone, or you may have a new phone altogether – or if you’ve never had the app before, here’s how to get it. Installing or reinstalling the app To do so, follow this link for instructions. For iPhone/Apple devices, you will need a code to download the app. The code is provided by following the above link. NOTE: Only one code should be needed per Apple…

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