Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
Haymarket Medical Center
News You Can Use
August 2016
Brown’s Manassas Subaru Presents Blankets for Cancer Patients
Pictured left to right, Brown’s Manassas Subaru representative, Ellen Pitts, Courtney Clark, Gwen
Mobley, Brown’s Subaru representative, Madison Brown, Sue Hetu, Geraldine Hogan, Pierce Harmon,
Brenda Crisp and Taylor Anderson happily receive blankets for the use of cancer patients donated by
Brown’s Manassas Subaru through Novant Health - UVA Systems Community Engagement department.
Novant Health UVA Health System Welcomes New Foundation Director
Kelly Persons recently joined the Novant Health UVA Health System team as foundation
director of Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center. Kelly has more
than fifteen years of experience in development and fundraising. As an industry professional,
Kelly is widely respected as a builder and collaborator, having worked with both large and small
foundations leading and developing fundraising strategies as well as stewarding donors.
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173
Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
News You Can Use
Haymarket Medical Center
August 2016
Volunteer Recognition Program
“TAV” – Thank A Volunteer
The Volunteer Services Department, always looking for ways to recognize and promote
volunteering, has plans afoot to furnish Auxilians with recognition of their service worn in
conjunction with each volunteer’s ID Badge. TAV – Thank a Volunteer – is a local adaptation,
designed by the office’s Katie Gorman, which springboards from practices of other volunteer
locales in Ohio and Kentucky. While awards pins are awarded incrementally for hours and
years of service, TAV will state each volunteer’s tenure as a volunteer, from one to 50 years and
up. It consists of a simple card, stating each volunteer’s number of years, and is designed to be
worn under the ID Badge with the number of years in service showing just beneath the badge.
Flip the badge up and there is the Auxiliary logo, also designed by Katie.
TAV will be “rolled out” incrementally during the next month or so.
Ask for your TAV card when you are in the PWMC Volunteer Office next.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s Not Too Late!
Aubergine Thrift Shop Bag Sale through August 27
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Monday, August 22 through Saturday, August 27: Half off or 50 percent off all clothing and
accessories.
• Thursday, August 25: Bag Sale begins, $10 per bag, Clothing and accessories, etc.
• Friday, August 26: Bag Sale continues, $9 per bag, Clothing and accessories, etc.
• Saturday, August 27: Final day of Bag Sale, $5 per bag, Clothing and accessories, etc.
Key information is that the 50 percent discount is Monday thru Saturday and the Bag Sale starts
Thursday. Not everyone wants to fill a bag so at least they get a 50 percent off discount all week!
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173
Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
Haymarket Medical Center
News You Can Use
August 2016
Teens
Summer 2016
“Best Group Ever!” was
commented by staff week
after week during the 6 week
Summer Teen Program 2016.
Special THANK YOU to Dave
Button and Amy Vancampen
for their support of the
program this year!
…….just some of the smiles
Simple Statistics:
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55 teens participated
3, 2-week sessions
1981 hours
9 departments served
Super Teen Team:
Sasha Ackerman, Maisha Alam, Arleena Allen, Chrisbell Alvarez, Benedette Arrey, Alicia BarreraSalmerons, Samra Beyene, Miah Blockhus, Sydney Braden, Alice Bremer, Madison Brown,
Rachel Chiramel, Courtney Clark, Keillyn Dominguez, Vivian Dong, Rawaa Eklhalifa, Sarah Emam,
Jumana Fahel, Chase Foster, Sarah Gruhn, Amanda Hish, Rachel Hish, Mikaela James, Maryam
Janjua, Olivia Johann, Brinda Kharel, Matthew Kim, Bennedict Ko, Minna Kuriakose, Mudassir
Lodi, Tatianna Luhan, Lillian Luong, Grace Macken, Lilia Melendez, Sarah Moyes, Bethany
Nagurny, Saakshi Naveen, Charles Nelson, Hailey Ngo, Lauren Osborne, Daniel Rayan, Kathleen
Regalado, Chase Reyes, Sai Samayamanthula, Marjan Saud, Elizabeth Shablom, David Simoes,
Mansi Suresh, Onika Syed, Divpriya Talwar, James Valenzi, Brightney Varghese, Peter Varghese,
Thushal Venkatesh, Annika Young
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173
Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
News You Can Use
Haymarket Medical Center
August 2016
About the Flu Shot
Novant Health recently addressed the requirement that all “team members, physicians,
volunteers, contract staff, students and others who work or provide services at a Novant Health
facility” must receive an annual influenza vaccination. Principal among the reasons for the
requirement:
• Flu vaccinations can reduce the risk of contracting the flu by about 60%.
• Flu vaccinations reduce the severity of the flu.
• Flu vaccinations reduce the duration of the flu.
• Flu vaccinations help curtail the spread of the virus.
THE TIME LINE
• Flu vaccine is available at no cost to all volunteers assigned to a Novant Health facility.
• Clinics will be in October; the dates will be announced in September.
• Name badges will be required in order to receive the vaccine.
• Vaccinations must be completed by 2:00 p.m. on October 27, 2016; after that date any
volunteer who has not been vaccinated or provided proof of vaccination elsewhere will
be suspended from all volunteer assignments for the duration of the flu season.
EXEMPTIONS
Volunteers may request medical or religious exemption from the flu vaccine.
• The exemption request period for current volunteers will be until Sept. 15.
• If granted an exemption by the review committee, the exempt volunteer will be
required to mask through the end of the flu season.
• New volunteers or volunteers who have had a change in health status or religious status
may request an exemption during the course of the year.
Current Auxiliary Needs
With summer-only college volunteers returning to school, a number of vacancies may be seen
on service area schedules. Especially shorthanded is Loving Arms and also the new
Clerical/Phone Assistance service for 3rd floor Patient Services is being initiated at Haymarket
Medical Center. Surgical Services, PWMC, is also requesting additional volunteers. The
Aubergine Thrift Shop is always looking for new Team Members, too! If you have a reliable
friend looking for a rewarding time in service to others, or if you would like to add another
service area to your schedule, please call the Volunteer Office to get the ball rolling
(703.369.8173)
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173
Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
News You Can Use
Haymarket Medical Center
August 2016
Planning Ahead with the Auxiliary’s Fundraising
Committee
The Auxiliary’s Fundraising Committee has additional events in the
planning stages that you may wish to put on your calendars:
1. Community Yard Sale – Saturday, October 1, will see a
repeat of the Community Yard Sale held earlier this year. It
will be held again in the parking lot of Novant Health Prince
William Medical Center and participation details are the
same as with the first event. One space costs vendors
$25.00. Start collecting your items now! Those interested as
well as those having questions should contact committee
member Linda Smith at [email protected]
2. Holiday Bazaar White Elephant Table – Maybe the Community Yard Sale is not “your
bag”, but you do have some items, gently used, that you’d love to surplus. Suggestion:
start collecting them for donation and sale at the Auxiliary’s Holiday Bazaar, November
4 & 5. Donations may be brought to the Volunteer Office at NH PWMC prior to the
event.
The Importance of Posting Hours – Count Them All!
The Auxiliary supports Novant Health UVA Health Systems, PWMC and HAMC and associated
locations, both financially and with volunteer time/labor. Quantifying the volunteer hours
given is a way to demonstrate to the health system the extent of the Auxiliary’s commitment
and assistance. It also is an important way to demonstrate the Auxiliary’s contribution to
outside agencies such as the Virginia Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries and Volunteers or
county and state entities. While financial contributions are direct and obvious, quantifying
volunteer hours may seem less striking. However, when hours are converted to “full time
equivalent employees”, the value of contributing time and effort is more obvious.
Speaking in a very specific way, if a volunteer does not post hours and, in
addition, is not replying to or communicating with the Volunteer Office’s
inquiries, it is likely that resignation is interpreted to be that volunteer’s
desire. Such a departure from service is not positive. Count all your hours!
If you go to a meeting of your service area, count those hours. When you
attend a General Meeting, count those hours! If you work extra time to
train a new volunteer, your time counts then, too.
AND: Remember to count the hours it took you to complete AME this year! Add it to your time
card.
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173
Novant Health Auxiliary
Prince William Medical Center
Haymarket Medical Center
News You Can Use
August 2016
Mark your Calendar:
Auxiliary General Meeting Date: Oct. 11.
More information will be provided in your next News You Can Use.
2016 Annual Mandatory Education (Skills)
AME
Offered On-line or Via Packet
May 1 – September 30
Annual Mandatory Education (AME) is our responsibility and a requirement to maintain
compliance in the Auxiliary and with Novant Health UVA Health System.
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We are delighted to offer AME on-line this year to those wishing to spend quality time
with their computers.
A hard copy of the presentation is also available to those who prefer not to use the
computer. Materials to get you started are available in the Volunteer Office at PWMC
or HAMC for everyone.
If you are a new Auxilian in 2016, your Hospital Orientation for Volunteers is considered your
2016 AME. AME is the refresher of Hospital Orientation with updated information.
Completed documentation must be returned to the Volunteer Office by September 30.
Questions? 703-369-8173
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Novant Health Auxiliary
8700 Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-8173