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Q: What does the company contribute to our 401K? On our paychecks we see two lines: one that says 401K, and the other 401KE. What’s the di�erence?A: Allen contributes 2% once your 401(k) starts. We will also match at 50 cents on the dollar for any money that you contribute up to the first 6%. If you take full advantage of the program Allen’s contribution is 5%. Below is the explanation for the codes on your check:• 401k 2% Core 2 per cent • 401KE 3% 50 percent employer match Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: Where can I find a list of breast-feed-ing classes available at Allen?A: Breastfeeding classes and support groups are listed on the calendar at www.unitypoint.org/waterloo/classes-and-events. Go to the Women’s Health category to see dates/times.Robin Nicholson, Marketing & Communications

Q: I would like to print a copy of my blood work. Will the results be available on My Unity Point online health record? It is at OnPoint For Health, but I can’t print it from there.A: Employee Health Records must be kept separate from the patient Medical Record; therefore, they will not be in EPIC or in the portal.Maynard Murch, Lab

Birthdays & Hire Dates CARE Counts Classifieds EAPworks Health Beat Menus Phone Book

We answer questions as quickly as possi-ble, but it can take several weeks. If your question is more urgent, please contact the appropriate department, or call the Marketing & Communication o�ce at 319-235-3868, and we will help get you your answer sooner.

We will be saying goodbye to the Peminic System on January 5 and welcoming a new Events (variance) and Feedback (complaint) System. All employees need access to this system. We will be requiring NetLearning modules and will o�er an open house training day on January 5 to answer questions and provide more details for those who spend more time in the system.

All employees are required to complete NetLearning modules beforeDecember 31, 2014.

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Q: Why doesn’t Housekeeping vacu-um the cafeteria at night? Food is always under the tables when I come to work in the morning.

A: The cafeteria is scheduled to be vacu-umed every night. All tables are moved and the floors are fully vacuumed periodically. We apologize for any food that may have been missed. Glen Rogers, Environmental Svcs

Q: How long past your date of hire can your manger wait before they give your yearly review?

A: They have a 60-day window to get those done.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

Q: Why is the door across from elevator G on the first floor always locked? Employees and visitors trying to get to the ER then have to go outside and come back in at Entrance 5.

A: The door on the stair tower going to the outside is locked at all times. It is meant for egress only. The doors for Entrance 5 which are right next to the stairwell are on a schedule that unlock at 5am and then lock back down at 8pm for our safety. The entrance for the ED (Entrance 4) is unlocked at all times for access into the building.Steve Cusher, Safety & Security

Q: What is the di�erence between Occu-pational Health and Employee Health? Who handles our Wellness program for things like fitness reimbursement?

A: Occupational Health deals with work-place injuries for Allen and other companies across the Cedar Valley. Employee Health, a specialized service of Occupational Health, deals with employee wellness. They pro-vide coaching and training on weight loss, smoking cessation, and other wellness issues a customer chooses. Even though Occupa-tional Health is in our building, sta�ed with Allen employees, we are also a customer. So we select services from their sta� to imple-ment at Allen. Our account representative is Ashton DeMoss.Steve Sesterhenn, HR

To my Allen family ~ A huge thank you to all who helped me celebrate my retirement last Friday — it was wonderful to receive so many good wishes. For the past 27 years, Allen has become a very important part of my life. I've come to appreciate all the great people I worked with and who have made Allen what it is today. I couldn't have picked a better, more dedicated group and of everything I will miss, I will miss the people and life-long friends I made the most. Again, thank you.

Sheila Dolan~

Sheila (right) and former Allen Hospital interim CEO Tom Tibbitts

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Q: In light of the shooting at West UnionHospital, are there any plans to increase security measures (i.e. metal detectors, visitor limitations, etc.)at Allen Hospital for sta� caring for Mental Health patients, primarily ED, ICU, and MHU?

A: Patient and associate safety is always our greatest concern. With the installation of many new cameras around our campus, security of our campus has greatly improved. There are many more upgraded cameras monitoring the entrance and hallways of the Emergency department as well as the entrances to the ICU. These are high-definition cameras with the ability to zoom in and identify/capture suspicious situations.

The incident in West Union was very unfortu-nate. We look at these incidences to evaluate Allen’s responses to situations like that to determine if there is improvement we can make to our processes. At this point, we do not have plans to install metal detectors. Visitor limitation is made on a case-by-case basis, based on the best interest of the patient and the patient’s wishes. As always, it takes all of us being alert to create a safe environment for all of us. If something seems suspicious to you, bring it to the attention of the person in charge and Security. Security personnel are a key com-ponent to our health care team.Mary Hagen, CNE

Q: Since there is an increased push to use the stairs instead of elevators for sta� here at Allen, is there any plan to improve the look of the stairwells to look more inviting?

A: Stairwells were de-cluttered, repainted and upgraded several years ago. If you have other suggestions, please let us know.Jim Waterbury, Marketing &Communications

BLUECREWResiliency StrategiesMarty Colwell

At UnityPoint Health, we know that while caregiving can be immensely rewarding, it can also be stressful. Increasingly, research shows that caregivers who practice resiliency can increase their ability to recover quickly after stressful, traumatic or tragic caregiving experiences.

You can develop resilience by training your attention so that you're more intentional about your perceptions.

Programs incorporating these approaches can improve your resiliency, enhance your quality of life, and decrease your stress and anxiety.

The American Psychological Association suggests "10 Ways to Build Resilience", which are:1. Maintain good relationships with close family members, friends and others;2. Avoid seeing crises or stressful events as unbearable problems;3. Accept circumstances that cannot be changed;4. Develop realistic goals and move toward them;5. Take decisive actions in adverse situations;6. Look for opportunities of self-discovery after a struggle with loss;7. Develop self-confidence;8. Keep a long-term perspective and consider the stressful event in a broader con-

text;9. Maintain a hopeful outlook, expecting good things and visualizing what is wished;10. Take care of one's mind and body, exercising regularly, paying attention to one's

own needs and feelings.

There are many more strategies to practice and strengthen resiliency. For more infor-mation: • Call the Allen Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at 319-235-3550 to talk to a

counselor about skills to strengthen your resiliency.• Contact the Allen Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team if your de-

partment experiences a trauma (such as a death of a patient or loss of a co-work-er). They can provide a debriefing to help your team move through this di�cultevent.

• American Psychological Association’ s brochure on building resiliency.

Sources: Mayo Clinic website, American Psychological Association

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Old Product NEW – OxyCide

Eye Contact Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

No known e�ect after eye contact. Rinse with water for a few minutes.

Skin Contact Immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

No known e�ect after skin contact. Rinse with water for a few minutes.

Inhalation If inhaled, move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is di�cult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.

No special measures required. Treat symptomat-ically.

Ingestion Rinse mouth; then drink one or two large glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.

Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if you feel unwell.

Mmmmm Pickles! Why WeOxyCideMichelle Heine, Infection Prevention & Glen Rogers, Environmental Svcs

So you don’t like the smell of vinegar? No one really does. However, it is the new smell of clean. In August, Allen Hospital became the sixth UnityPoint Health senior a�liate to intro-duce OxyCide to clean patient rooms and public areas. Why? Because OxyCide is aworkhorse that leaves no film or visible residue behind. It is a C. di� sporicide, cleaner,disinfectant and virucide all in one. It is replacing four di�erent chemicals that were usedto do the same work previously.

Does it smell a little like pickles? Yes, it does. Unfortunately, we can’t do anythingabout the smell.

What we can do is promise that this product poses no harm to anyone. In fact, it issafer than any other products we have used. When used properly, it bears no healthrisks and requires no protective equipment for use — no gloves, no eye protection, nomask. To help illustrate the safety of the product, here is a comparison of the first aidmeasures recommended for our old product and the new product.

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OnPoint for HealthMotivation to be Well!Let’s Get Moving

Interested in learningthe benefits of physicalactivity and exercise andhow to get started?

Join Wellness Coordinator,Ashton DeMoss, for a 60 minuteseminar to learn tips for successand long-term commitment tobeing active.

Class Dates/Times:Thursday, January 8 12:30 p.m.Learning Center A

Tuesday, January 13 5:30 p.m.Learning Center A

Sign-up Now! Space is limited.

Contact allenwellness@unity point.org with any ques-tions.

Maintain, Don’t GainFor this OnPoint for Health challenge, your mission is to avoid gaining weight during the holidays as a team of 3 or more. If you enrolled in the Maintain, Don’t Gain Challenge in November you must also WEIGH OUT to earn 300 participation points.

The schedule for weigh outs is as follows:

January 6 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learning Center AJanuary 7 3:30-5:30 p.m. Learning Center AJanuary 8 2-4 p.m. Learning Center AJanuary 9 7:30-10:30 a.m. Learning Center A

The winning a�liate team who is closest to their initial weigh in results will receive an additional 200 bonus points. Will you be on the WINNING TEAM?

Good luck to all participating teams as the challenge nears an end!

For questions, or if you cannot make one of the sched-uled weigh outs, contact Ashton.DeMoss@unitypoint.org.

Pamper yourself — and earn points!Did you know that you can get points for On-Point for Health by getting a massage? Go to your OnPoint for Health and look it up today!

Don’t forget – we have gift certificates available for the holidays at the Outpatient Pharmacy, Massage Therapy, and Marketing & Communi-cations departments!

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Home Repair Assistancee are no seeking a lications for qualified ner ccu ied o eo ners in aterloo. The ro the eart

Waterloo Home Enhancement Project is a Co-Sponsor Agreement between various Waterloo Agencies, Communi-t e ers, and Grou orkca oundation. This art-nershi ill lead to the re air and i ro e ent of u to ho es in aterloo, o a. Grou orkca s are eeklong home-repair projects involving volunteers from youth groups recruited Grou orkca s.

uring the eek of ul ul , , senior high youth from across the nation will arrive with their youth grou s in aterloo, along ith adult su er isors and Grou

orkca s staff, to re air and or aint u to ho es. The ser ice is ro ided free of charge through the hard

ork of an olunteers. Who is Eligible? • esidents that either o n their o n ho e, or are cur-

rently buying the home) living within Waterloo city limits ith ho es in o ious need of re air.

• nd, ho are una le to do the ork the sel es due to h sical and or financial situations.

• nd, ho ha e no other eans of getting the ork co -leted.

• lease note, the ho es ust ro ide an en iron ent that ill e sociall and h sicall safe for the teen ol-unteers.

The olunteers ill s end fi e da s re airing housing units for ho eo ners located in aterloo and hose households are either lo inco e, or ha e a e er that is elderl or has disa ilities. The t es of re airs this ro ect ill ork on are orch and ste re air and li ited construction, heelchair ra con-struction, interior and e terior ainting, eatheri ation and caulking, light car entr , siding re air.

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licants eeting the deadline ill e contacted a re -resentati e of ro the eart regarding their a lication.

or ore infor ation lease call and lea e a message, or email t arrah o erationthreshold.org.

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Spoon it with LuannCreating “Blue Plate Specials” Luann Alemao, a food and nutrition educator and host of “Get Fit” TV will teach fresh and healthy cooking courses. Luann will have a featured guest each lesson to inform and educate with each theme. The class involves active participation in the menu. This hands on experience will be fun, creative and help you learn fresh is best!

DATE: Monday, December 15TIME: 6-8:00 p.m.PLACE: First United Methodist Church (kitchen), 718 Clay St., Cedar FallsCOST: $30 per person

MENU THEME: A Trio of Traditions• Savory Cranberry Sauce with Nut Herbed Pork Medallions• Cardamom Tea• Black Bean Soup• Roasted Carrots with Lemon and Olives• Gingerbread with Lemon Hard Sauce

Registration deadline December 14:• l.alemaoassoc@cfu.net• www.laanda.com• 319-266-8021

Remembering Thosein Shelter

Grace Kohl at The Salvation Army called today with a spe-cial request for us. She knows Allen associates have helped before, and she needs our help again.

On Christmas morning, up to 50 men, women and children will wake up in either the Men’s Shelter or the Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Waterloo. The Salvation Army won’t even know who will be there until December 24. Shelter residents on Christmas morning will include babies with their mothers and a number of children, some sleeping two to a bed. In years past, an anonymous donor has helped the Salvation Army buy small gifts to remember every shelter resident by name with a stocking of small gifts. This year, their donor is unable to do so. That’s why Grace called us.

It’s easy to help:• Give gift cards, not cash or checks:

• Just purchase a small gift card for $15 to $25 fromTarget or Walmart, where the Salvation Army can dothe most good with your gifts.

• Mark cards or your envelopes with the dollar valueof the card to help the shoppers.

• Bring or send your gift cards to Allen Marketing at thehospital by Friday, December 19. We will deliver thecards to Grace for you.

• Be sure to include your name(s). We will publish adonor list, keeping amounts anonymous other thanour total gift from UnityPoint Health – Waterloo.

Then the Salvation Army staff will shop for and wrap gifts on Christmas Eve to make sure every shelter resident is remembered. The gifts they buy are small and practical for the adults, small and huggable for the kids. But the size and price of the gifts don’t begin to measure their impact. Shelter residents have so little that any remembrance at all is often their entire Christmas celebration.

Questions? Contact jim.waterbury@unitypoint.org or ange-la.fuller@unitypoint.org.

Thanks for considering this request. Grace called us first, knowing we care.

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Application Form for Home Repair Assistance

We are now seeking applications for qualified Owner Occupied Homeowners in Waterloo. The From the Heart: Waterloo Home Enhancement Project is a Co-Sponsor Agreement between various Waterloo Agencies, Community Members, and Group Workcamp Foundation. This partnership will lead to the repair and improvement of up to 65 homes in Waterloo, Iowa. Group Workcamps are weeklong home-repair projects involving volunteers from youth groups recruited by Group Workcamps.

During the week of July 19 – July 25, 2015, senior high youth from across the nation will arrive with their youth groups in Waterloo, along with adult supervisors and Group Workcamps staff, to repair and/or paint up to 60-80 homes. The service is provided free of charge through the hard work of many volunteers. Who is Eligible? Residents (that either own their own home, or are currently buying the home) living within Waterloo city

limits with homes in obvious need of repair. And, who are unable to do the work themselves due to physical and/or financial situations. And, who have no other means of getting the work completed. Please note, the homes must provide an environment that will be socially and physically safe for the teen

volunteers. The volunteers will spend five days repairing housing units for homeowners located in Waterloo and whose households are either low income, or have a member that is elderly or has disabilities. The types of repairs this project will work on are: porch and step repair & limited construction, wheelchair-ramp construction, interior and exterior painting, weatherization & caulking, light carpentry, siding repair. Please complete the application and return application by January 30th to:

Operation Threshold From the Heart

PO Box 4120 1535 Lafayette Waterloo, IA 50704

Applications will be reviewed on a First Come First Served Basis! To be eligible for consideration please return ASAP.

Applicants meeting the deadline will be contacted by a representative of From the Heart regarding your application.

For more information please call 292-1875 and leave a message, or email tmarrah@operationthreshold.org.

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FROM THE HEART: WATERLOO HOME ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

GROUP WORKCAMP HOME REPAIR APPLICATION

Only Owner/Occupants are Eligible!

Please print the following information: Your Name: Day Phone #: Address/City/ZIP Night Phone # Do you own your home? Yes No Cell Phone # How many people live in your home? Your date of birth: Is anyone in your household over age 60? Yes No or disabled? Yes No Please select what type of work that you need to be done to your home: Interior painting Wheelchair ramp construction Roof repairs Porch/step repair & construction Minor siding & drywall Light carpentry Exterior painting ______ Other (describe): Please provide more details about the work listed above: Volunteers CANNOT do electrical, plumbing, or heating work; and cannot do painting over 2 stories (28 ft) high. Please check the box that best describes your household’s total annual income:

Income Range Income Range $0 through $14,700 $24,901 through $30,000 $14,701 through $19,800 $30,001 through $35,100 $19,901 through $24,900 $35,101 through $40,200

Other Income: $ Community Coordination Release: For the purposes of insuring that as many homes in the community can be assisted as possible, do you authorize From the Heart to release of your name and address to other providers of home repairs? Yes No Not Applicable

Signature Date Operation Threshold Release: If you have been served by Operation Threshold, do you authorize Operation Threshold to release your total household income percentage to From the Heart for the purposes of determining priority for service? Yes No Not Applicable

Signature Date Return your application by January 30th at noon to: Operation Threshold, PO Box 4120, or 1535 Lafayette, Waterloo, 50704

For more information please call 292-1875 and leave a message, or email tmarrah@operationthreshold.org.