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Summer 2016 Vol. 27, #3Wood County EmployeesBowling Green, Ohiowww.co.wood.oh.us/employee

ummer is fi nally here and Wood Haven Health Care keeps making great strides

with its renova on projects. Here’s a brief recap of projects

that have already been completed. In 2014 a new roof was installed, during 2015 the 1971 boilers were replaced with new boilers, and at the beginning of this year a new walk-in refrigerator and a walk-in freezer were installed.

For the remainder of 2016, three major projects are on the agenda, which will all help provide a more comfortable atmosphere for residents, visitors and employees.

The fi rst project is the piping project. With this project, the original piping throughout the building is being replaced. Bayes, Inc. recently fi nished installing the

SRenova ons Underway at Wood Haven

4” pipes for the domes c cold water e ins, the 2 1/2” pipes for the

domes c hot water e ins, the 2” pipes for the 140 degree hot water feeding the washing machines, and the pipes for the sanitary e ins. The next step in the piping project is to change out the plumbing pipes in the residents’ rooms. The piping project is scheduled to be completed in the Fall 2016. With new piping will come a new hea ng and air unit system in each resident’s room, which means no more window AC units, and the residents will be able to control the temperature of their rooms.

The second project will replace all of the building’s original windows and exterior doors. This of course will help with those cold dra s during the winter months once the new windows and new doors are installed.

Once the window project is completed, renova ons to the interior will begin. Some of the areas that will be upgraded include the front lobby, dining room, and corridors.

It is defi nitely an exci ng me for Wood Haven as we get a new look and feel.

BIRTHSTiff any and Adam Henry (Sheriff ’s Offi ce) welcomed their daughter, Reagan Olivia Henry, on March 30, 2016. She weighed 8lbs, 3oz, and was 20 3/4” long.Maggie Louise Bodey was born on April 5, 2016, her parents are Brent and Jillan Bodey (Health District). She weighed 4lbs, 5oz, and 17 1/4“ long.Tim and Jesicca Sau er (Juvenile Court) welcomed their son, Beau Frederick Su er, on April 14, 2016. He weighed 8lbs, 3oz, and was 21” long.Anthony and Cholena Marinelli (Job & Family Services) had a baby girl on May 23, 2016. Lenora Mae Marinelli, she weighed 8lbs, 11oz, and was 21” long.Travis and Adriana Farabee (NWWSD) welcomed a son, Reed O o Farabee, born on May 28, 2016. He weighed 7lbs, 15oz, and 20.5” long.

Ronald and Brandy Hartman(Prosecutor’s Offi ce) are the proud parents of, Brodee Norman Hartman, he was born on June 11, 2016, weighing 7lbs, 5oz. Jus n and Nicole Bowers (NWWSD) welcomed their daughter, Peyton Yvonne Bowers, on June 15, 2016. She weighed 7lbs, 6oz.

Buildings and Grounds: Dale Smith re red on June 3, 2016.

Prosecutor’s Offi ce: Tim Atkins, Chief Assistant Prosecu ng A orney with the Juvenile Division re red a er 21 plus years of service.

Sheriff ’s Offi ce: Sergeant James Kimble re red from the Road Patrol Division on May 8, 2016, with over 26 years of service.

RETIREMENTS

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NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jodi Quintero, Child SupportLinda Cubberley, CPC 4Collette Dickey, Auditors

Ronald Dicus, Court Security Janese Diem, Commissioners

Teresa Webb, NWCCCJodi Cox, Adult Probation

Geneen Wise, Probate CourtKathleen Murray, Wood Lane

Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Email: newsletter@co.wood.oh.us

The next newsletter meeting is scheduled for August 17

at 3:45 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Offi ce.

Stephanie Palmer (Building Inspec on) and Bre Abke (NWWSD) were married on June 18, 2016.

Tom Ru er (Health District) and Allison Wegman were married on May 28, 2016.

WEDDINGS

Charlie and Marsha Randles (Clerk of Courts) celebrated their 40th Anniversary on May 1, 2016.

Be y and Donald Wi enmyer (Buildings and Grounds) celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on July 10, 2016.

ANNIVERSARIES

Emergency Management Agency: Brad Gilbert was awarded his Ohio Cer fi ed Emergency Manager Cer fi ca on on April 26, 2016, by the Emergency Management Associa on of Ohio and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. He is only the 23rd person in the state to receive this cer fi ca on and the only EMA director in Northwest Ohio.

Health District: The Wood County Health District received Na onal Accredita on through the Public Health Accredita on Board. Congratula ons to the staff on achieving this status.

Clerk of Courts: Congratula ons to Heidi Knitz who ran her fi rst half Marathon. She par cipated in the Glass City Half Marathon, and fi nished with a me of 2:58:46. The Clerk’s offi ce is very proud of her!

Alcohol, Drug Addic on, and Mental Health Services: Congratula ons to Britni Fackler who earned her Bachelor of Science in Technology from BGSU in May.

Wood Haven Health Care: The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) completed its annual state survey in May. During their week at Wood Haven, ODH checked compliance with over 800 regula ons. With a survey team of fi ve people, ODH found only 3 minor things, none of them were clinical. Great job to the Wood Haven clinical team for zero cita ons!

Prosecutor’s Offi ce: Kudos to the following staff for their par cipa on in the running of the torch for Special Olympics: Paul Dobson, Gwen Howe-Gebers, Heather Baker, David Romaker, Stephanie Baker, Aram Ohanian and Carri Leathers-Stanley.

KUDOS

UPCOMING WELLNESS CHALLENGES

The program materials listed on the Employee Website will walk you through what to track on the Monthly Tracking Logs.

August: Family Fun Month • Four Weeks to A Mile/Couch to

5K: Depending on your current fi tness level, you can train to walk or run a 5K or a Mile.

September: Na onal Fruit and Vegetable Month• Get 5: Eat more fruits and

veggies. October: Bone & Joint Health Awareness Month• Stretch & Flex: Keep your body

strong

Guard your joints against injury and keep them healthy for years to come with these ps from WebMD.Watch Your Weight Keeping your weight within a healthy range is the best thing you can do for your joints. Weight-bearing joints, such as your knees, hips, and back, have to support some, if not all, of your body weight. Research has shown that with every pound gained, a person puts four mes more stress on the knees.ExerciseExercise can help you lose extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Couch potatoes, computer addicts, and all who remain glued to a chair all day long have a high risk for joint pain. Less movement means more s ff ness in your joints. So get up and get moving. Build Muscles Strong muscles support your joints. If you don't have enough muscle, your joints take a pounding, especially your spine, hips, and knees, which must support your en re body weight. Weight training exercises help build muscle and keep your muscles and surrounding ligaments strong. That way, your joints don't have to do all the work. Help Joints With a Strong CoreMake sure your exercise rou ne includes ac vi es that strengthen your core. That includes your chest, back, and abdomen. Stronger abs and back muscles help you keep your balance and prevent falls that can damage your joints. Know Your Limits Certain exercises and ac vi es might just be too tough for your joints to handle at fi rst. Go slow. Modify exercises that cause joint

pain. You will likely feel some muscle pain a er working out for a few days, especially the second and third day. Listen to your body, and learn the diff erence between "threatening pain" and good muscle-building pain.Perfect Your PostureSlouching is not good for your joints. Standing and si ng up straight protect your joints from your neck to your knees. Good posture also helps guard your hip joints and back muscles.Posture is also important when li ing and carrying. Being lopsided puts more stress on your joints. When li ing, use the biggest muscles in your body by bending at your knees instead of bending your back.Protect Your BodyMake sure you always wear a helmet, knee pads, and elbow and wrist pads when taking part in high-risk ac vi es, including work-related ones such as repe ve kneeling or squa ng. Even if you think you're a pro on a bicycle, you should never go without safety gear. Serious injuries or several minor injuries can damage car lage. Injuries can lead to long-term joint problems. Add Ice for Healthy JointsIce is a great drug-free pain reliever. It helps relieve joint swelling and numbs pain. If you have a sore joint, apply ice wrapped in a towel or a cold pack to the painful area for no more than 20 minutes. Never apply ice directly to the skin.

Ea ng Right Nourishes JointsEa ng a healthy diet is good for your joints, because it helps build strong bones and muscles. For your bones, make sure you get enough calcium every day. For your muscles, you need to get enough protein. You also need vitamin D to keep your bones and joints in good health. Oranges may also give your joints a healthy boost. Some studies suggest that vitamin C and other an oxidants can help keep your joints healthy.

SOURCES: Arthri s Founda on: "Protect Your Joints.", Na onal Ins tute of Arthri s and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: "Exercise and Bone Health," "Do I Have Arthri s?", ChooseMyPlate.gov., Reviewed by David T. Derrer, MD on January 23, 2016

This year’s Employee Picnic and Safety Fair was held on June 14 a the Historical Center. The event provided employees an opportunity to learn about safety and health related topics as well as donate to many community organiza ons.

The Historical Center fi red up the grill and supplied pork-a-leans, barbecue beef, and hot dogs with extra fi xings. All the proceeds benefi ted the accessibility project with more than $2,000 raised at the event.

The Adult Protec ve Services unit at Job and Family Services sponsored the bake sale and raised $187 for elder programs.

The United Way teamed up with the Salva on Army for the Tools for Schools campaign and provided employees an opportunity to donate school supplies at the event, with at least three large boxes of supplies collected. The United Way also sponsored a “Day of Pampering” basket. The raffl e raised more than $190 for the United Way campaign.

There were also 35+ vendors and commi ees set up at the picnic giving away valuable informa on and prizes.

One popular booth at the event was the Safe Communi es Program. It featured a distracted driving simulator for employees to

see fi rst hand how driving on the cell phone or under the infl uence. aff ects their concentra on.

Another popular booth was provided by the Employee Health Benefi ts Commi ee. Employees were “tested” on their func onal mobility. Stretching demonstra ons to improve mobility were provided by a BGSU grad student.

The event registered 275 a endees with many more in a endance. As always sugges ons for improving the event are welcome. Feel free to contact any member of the Work Safety or Newsle er Commi ees with your sugges ons.

Employee Picnic & Safety Fair Recap

Newsle er raffl e winners were:• Shelly Vajen (Sheriff s) –

To ng Around Town• Karen Young (Auditors) –

Lunch Break• Ka y Appelhans (Job and

Family Services) – Dinner & a Movie

• Linda Borders (Wood Haven) – A Day with Nature

• Rita Smith (Treasurers) – Picnic Time

• Linda Cubberley (Common Pleas Court 4) – Making Memories at the Wood County Fair

Amy Klos from JFS won $91 in the 50/50 drawing.

United Way booth winners were:• Kelley Hansen (Common Pleas

Court 4) – Day of Pampering Basket

• Bethany Heldman (JFS) - $15 Panera Gi Card for the Tools for Schools

• Robin Roe (Juvenile Court) - $15 Starbucks Card for the Tools for School

Wellness Booth winners of Yoga Straps were:• Rick Rosendale – Auditors• Lorena Torres – JFS• Jolene Edgar – JFS• Chris na Bradner – JFS• Allison Vollmer - JFS

What was your favorite part about this year’s Employee Picnic and Safety Fair?

My favorite part was ge ng an opportunity to speak with the diff erent vendors and agencies along with seeing what goodies they brought to give away. Bethany HeldmanJob and Family Services

I enjoyed the variety of vendors; seeing so many familiar faces from diff erent offi ces and the food was delicious!Robin Roe, Deputy ClerkJuvenile Court

The raffl e prizes. Very nice job with the baskets. Kathy ApplehansJob and Family Services

• Watch for the informa on on the annual Spousal and Dependent Cer fi ca on for the Employee Health Benefi ts Plan. The forms are required if you are looking to have a spouse on the Plan as primary or have an overage dependent seeking vision or dental coverage. Cer fi ca on forms are due to your Insurance Group Representa ve by September 15.

• United Way pledge cards will be distributed in the coming weeks. Consider giving back to the community. Living united includes giving, advoca ng, and volunteering. For more informa on on United Way in Wood County, visit www.unitedwaytoledo.org/wood.

• First me donors are needed for the next Blood Drive on September 23 in the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium. Not sure what giving blood includes? Visit www.redcrossblood.org. You can register to donate by using sponsor code: woodcoemployees. Be sure to drink plenty of fl uids the day of the drive and eat iron-rich foods prior to your dona on.

• Flu Vaccines will be off ered to benefi t eligible employees on October 12 and October 21 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Community Health and Wellness Center. Be sure to download the required vaccina on form from the employee website.

NEWS NOTESDo you have Key Fob? In con nuing eff orts to keep Wood County buildings as

secure as possible, elected offi cials and department heads should carefully monitor key fobs issued to their staff .

Key fob access to county buildings should be issued only to those employees that require access outside of regular business hours. All other employees should enter through the main entrance of the building.

When an employee ends employment for any reason, even if they transfer from one offi ce to another, their key fob should be collected and returned to the Department Head or Court Security at the me of separa on. Since key fobs are issued to individual employees, it is important to update their records prior to re-issuing the key fob.

Adherence to these guidelines will help to assure the safety and security of all people in Wood County buildings.

Key Fob Reminders• All employees entering through a door equipped with key

fob access must have a key fob and must use the fob to gain access.

• Employees entering the door shall not allow any other person to enter with them who does not display and use a key fob for entering.

• Any employee witnessing a member of the public opening a secure door for another member of the public on the outside must immediately report it to a supervisor or Court Security.

• If a key fob is lost or stolen, this must be reported immediately to a supervisor or Court Security for de-ac va on of the fob.

Feeling down doesn’t have to defi ne you forever.

Are you experiencing low energy, lack of focus, fa gue and other stress-related symptoms in the workplace? If this sounds familiar – and you haven’t been feeling like yourself – then you may be depressed.

At RightDirec onForMe.com, you can learn how to manage depression one step at a me – on your terms. Educate yourself with tools and resources that explain the symptoms and treatment op ons. It doesn’t have to be unbearable. There’s help. Visit RightDirec onForMe.com or contact the EAP and let your journey begin.

Member Statements replace Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) with user-friendly, easy-to-understand wording. The layout is similar to a bank statement—something that is recognizable and simple to quickly review.

Your Member Statements will be mailed the second week of each month. At a glance, you will see all claims processed in the previous month. EOBs are always available online and will continue to be sent only in cases of coverage denials. These EOBs will contain instructions for filing appeals.

How to Read Your Member Statement

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Member Statement information:

1. Statement period and health tips.

2. Health Statement Summary

Summary of Claims Paid: This includes your claims paid during the previous month broken down by Health Coverage and Patient Responsibility.

Plan Year Deductibles: Are broken down into in-network and out-of-network amounts. Any deductibles for dependents will be displayed individually. The amounts listed show your deductible balance(s) at the beginning of the plan year and your deductible amount(s) remaining for the year.

3. Monthly Claim Detail

The monthly claim detail shows how your claims were processed during the statement period. The details include:

A. The patient’s name, claim number, date the service was provided and the name of the provider.

B. The type of service provided (such as Medical, Rx or Protected). If the type of service and provider say Protected, this means that the patient is a dependent 18 years or older.

In such cases, government regulations state that the information may not be shown in order to protect the dependent patient’s privacy. Dental and prescription claims will appear on the member statement if paid under the medical plan.

C. The amount billed for the service provided.

D. The amount covered under your plan. If there is an asterisk (*) in front of the amount, this means the claim was from an out-of-network provider. Generally, you may increase your benefit amount by using in-network providers.

E. The amount applied to your annual deductible.

F. The amount paid by your plan. This amount equals the (D) covered amount, minus (E) the amount applied to your deductible, minus any applicable copay and coinsurance.

G. The amount of patient responsibility. This amount does not reflect any copay or other payments made at the time of service. You shouldln’t make payment to your provider based on the amounts shown on the member statement. Instead, wait for the provider to send you a bill for the remaining balance.

Questions? Just call Meritain Health Customer Serviceat the number listed on your ID Card.

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Adult Proba onDoug Waldmannste er 3/28/16Ryan Buckman 5/23/16Kelly Conly 5/23/16

Auditor’s Offi ceLisa Kern 4/26/16

Board of Developmental Disabili es Ellen Foos 4/18/2016Kimberly Paxton 4/18/2016Lawrence Wick 4/18/2016Haley Altman 5/31/2016MyKayla Lanier 5/31/2016Trisha Smith 5/31/2016Katlin Spencer 5/31/2016Jazmin Travis 5/31/2016

Health DistrictJenny Mannin 6/13/16

Job and Family ServicesMariah Junge 4/18/16

Northwestern Water & Sewer District James Graham 5/9/16Hudson Smith 5/9/16Nolan Chamberlain 5/16/16Patrick Blake 5/31/16Richard Heyman 6/27/16

Prosecutor’s Offi ceBrynn Burr 5/2/16

Public DefenderKayleigh Burden 5/9/16

Sheriff ’s Offi ceNathan Cooper 4/4/16Sonya Zielinski 5/15/16William Snyder 5/22/16Stephen Belt 5/24/16Tara Sarver 5/25/16Rebecca Adler 6/1/16Frank Cano 6/6/16Marisa Morrin 6/20/16

NEW EMPLOYEES

Authoriza on for Release of Protected Health Informa on

Health Records are private. The Plan Administrator can not provide protected health informa on (PHI) to a parent, spouse or other individual for any dependent covered on the Health Benefi ts Plan over age 18.

In order to allow the Plan Administrators to share protected health informa on (PHI) with others, each plan member over the age of 18 (or a minor under the age of 18 who is either married or emancipated) must submit a separate Authoriza on for Release of Protected Health Informa on.

The forms are available on the employee website under the insurance link.

Not all of us interact with the public every day in our jobs. But we s ll interact with people. These customer service skills can be applied to both internal and external customers. • A tude – Is a tude a skill? Not nec es sar ily. But behav ior can be learned and changed in a pos i ve man-ner over me. Have a pos i ve a tude and do your best to main tain a “can-do” a tude and use the art of affi r ma- ve language. Tip: Smile before you

speak.• A en ve ness – Meet the customer’s agenda fi rst, then take care

of any thing else you may have to do, such as gath er ing infor ma on or research ing data, before clos ing the call or com ple ng the interac on. Tip: Repea ng the customer’s con cern or request as clari fi ca on helps the cus tomer know you are lis ten ing and con fi rms you are on the right track.

• Affi r ma ve Lis ten ing – Also known as Ac ve Lis ten ing, cus tomers need to know they have been heard and understood. Tip: Focus, listen for key facts and key feel ings from the cus tomer, and take notes.

• Empa thy – Empathiz ing with your cus tomers shows them your concern for their sit u a on and that you can relate with what they are going through. Tip: Lis ten and show con cern and aware ness of cus tomers’ needs by acknowl edg ing their feel ings with phrases like ‘I under stand’ or ‘I can appreciate.’

• Integrity – In your job you have three respon si bil i es: to your customer, to your orga ni za on, and to your self. Eth i cal dilem mas sur face constantly—the chal lenge is to han dle such sit u a ons with courage and self-discipline. Tip: Keep a record of your ac ons and deci sions over the course of a few days and ask your self: did I act with integrity?

Calendar of EventsAugust15 Spousal/Dependent Eligibility Cer fi ca on Process begins for Health Benefi ts Plan15 Deadline to submit Spirit of Wood County Award Nomina ons30 New Employee Orienta on Program

September5 Offi ces Closed - Labor Day15 Spousal/Dependent Eligibility Cer fi ca on Process ends for Health Benefi ts Plan23 Blood Drive - Alvin L. Perkins Atrium

October12 & 21 Flu Shot Clinics at the Community Health and Wellness Center23 Spirit of Wood County Awards 2 pm in the Alvin L. Perkins Atrium

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Day Trip Ideas

There’s always lots to do and see in Wood County. Visit www.woodcountytourism.com for a list of events.

The Wood County Park District’s newest park opens to the public on Saturday, August 27. Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve - 26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg.

Friends of the Wood County CASA Kevin Swartz Memorial Walk and Run - Saturday, October 8 in Rossford. Visit www.woodcountycasa.org for more informa on.

Folklore and Funfest at the Historical Center - Saturday, October 15 from 4 to 9 p.m.