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print and post for staff who do not have access to e-mail. For the second year in a row, UPMC staff contributed more than a million dollars during the annual United Way campaign. This year, in spite of the difficult economic situation we all are facing, UPMC staff came together to help those who need it most. Nearly $1.2 million was donated by staff to United Way agencies and services that help children, families, and seniors; provide food and shelter; prevent youth violence; and motivate children to succeed. Thank you for giving back and living united. Nearly 600 UPMC staff members have submitted ideas for cost savings to help trim costs without sacrificing the quality care our patients expect from UPMC. Your suggestions are being sent to your business unit leaders and to operational leaders within Corporate Services. Watch Infonet for updates about the cost savings initiative and how your suggestions may be implemented. If
you have more ideas, please submit
them today. Riskmaster is UPMC’s preferred method for physicians and staff to report serious patient incidents and events. Riskmaster can be accessed from the A to Z Listing on Infonet (select “I” and the link for “Incident reporting, nonemployee”) or directly at http://1upmc-rmweb/webforms. User IDs and passwords for UPMC hospitals and facilities are listed in the Riskmaster User Guide. UPMC eSample Center goes into full effect next week. Beginning Wednesday, April 1, pharmaceutical companies no longer will be permitted by UPMC to provide medication samples to physicians and clinics unless the company has enrolled in the UPMC eSample Center. Also,
as of April 1, the only permitted method for physicians' offices and
practices to receive samples will be through the web-based UPMC eSample
Center. Physicians may enroll in the UPMC eSample Center on Infonet. Join UPMC at the March of Dimes March for Babies walk on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the North Shore Park. The March for Babies walk is a great opportunity to be active and healthy. But it’s not only about walking. Your efforts help babies arrive in the world healthy. To
register, visit www.marchofdimes.com
and select Sign Up Today. Then click on Join a Team and search for UPMC and
your business unit. Staff
and their family members who register for the walk may request free Team UPMC
T-shirts online through eProcurement, or by paper purchase requisition. To
order, request item #2000 for short sleeves or item #2400 for long sleeves.
The T-shirt(s) will be delivered to you at your work location. There is a
limit of five T-shirts per order. Sizes and quantities are limited; first
come, first served. Registration ends Sunday, March 29, for the
2009 UPMC MyHealth Weight Race, which
begins Monday, March 30. Completion of the Weight Race also counts toward
meeting one of your 2010 MyHealth
requirements. The annual Scouting for Food
drive to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank kicks off April 1. Staff
are encouraged to donate items online by purchasing cases of food through the
Virtual Food Drive or bringing
nonperishable items to worksite drop-off locations. Staff who donate $7 or
more online will be entered into a drawing to win an iPod. One winner will be
chosen at random at the end of the food drive. Visit the Scouting for Food section of
Infonet for more information. On Saturday, March 28, celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canterbury Place, formerly known as the Episcopal Church Home, with residents, family members, and employees of the UPMC Senior Communities residence. The Rev. Charles Martin, who lived at Canterbury as a child, will be the keynote speaker and the Rev. Gaea Thompson, chaplain, will officiate a dedication in the chapel. Refreshments and guided tours also will be available. Episcopal
Church Home Association Reunion Select your location for
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