Each department with 100 percent completion by April 30 was entered into a drawing for a treat. The winner: Central Schedistration (M9535).

Loma Linda University Health also offers a variety of Living Whole wellness services to employees, such as programs to help lose weight, stop smoking and manage diabetes. Learn about the health plans and these wellness benefits at a new website that puts all the information in one place. Visit myllu.llu.edu/livingwhole, where you will also find healthy recipes, educational videos, individualized learning modules, walking maps and wellness handouts to share with friends and family.

The website also offers the ability to sign up for cooking demonstrations, monthly Living Whole webinars and the weight and diabetes management programs.

One of the videos on the website (also embedded below) features Mark Hubbard, senior vice president for risk management and payroll, explaining how Loma Linda University Health offers superior health plans for employees.

“We are self-insured in part because we want to be able to control both our costs as well as the benefits that we provide to our employees,” Hubbard says. “Our costs have gone up very modestly over time, and in contrast to a lot of other employers, we’ve been very focused on avoiding shifting costs back to our employees. “

How so? While many other employers have systematically increased the cost of health coverage per month, Loma Linda University Health has rarely increased the price of coverage for full-time employees. Additionally, unlike with the majority of health plans, employees at Loma Linda University Health don’t pay an annual deductible — which averages about $1,200 per year at many places — before their health insurance kicks in.

Furthermore, last year Loma Linda University Health launched the Wholeness Plan to empower employees to take a greater role in managing their own health. In addition to costing less than the base plan, employees joining the Wholeness Plan also received the benefit of a comprehensive wellness check with biometric screening. This helps employees understand their own health so they can make positive steps to improve their wellness.

“This has been a great opportunity for employees to get a very comprehensive health assessment and better understand where they can invest in their own health,” Hubbard says, noting that the results are kept confidential are not used to qualify or disqualify employees from coverage.

Learn more about the benefits of health plans at Loma Linda University Health in this video, during which Hubbard is interviewed by Olivia Moses, DrPH, wellness program administrator in the department of risk management. 

S (Situation)

As an enhanced service to all staff, the Compliance department now provides an online option to quickly and conveniently contact our office to request consults, training, and report concerns. Staff may submit online requests or reports of concern 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7).

B (Background)

The Compliance department continuously strives to enhance its processes and in this effort, we will be providing additional communication options for LLUH staff to contact us via the Intranet. LLUH staff may still contact Compliance directly via telephone or email during standard business hours or utilize the existing Compliance Hotline for anonymous reporting 24/7.

A (Assessment)

Effective immediately, the following online forms for contacting the Compliance department are available via the Intranet: (1) Request for consults (2) Request for training and (3) Reporting of compliance concerns, e.g. privacy concerns, conflict of interest concerns, EMTALA concerns, Stark concerns, etc.

These online forms are easily accessible via the link below and can be submitted to the Compliance department 24/7. For anonymous reporting, staff have the option to either call the Compliance Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-249-9953 or to submit the report through a newly available online method hosted through our third party vendor's secure online portal also available 24/7.

R (Recommendation)

Visit the Compliance web page on the Intranet to access the new online forms:

• VIP Intranet: http://vip.mc.llumc.edu/vip/Departments/LLUHS-Departments/Compliance/Submit-a-Request-or-Report-a-Concern/Index.page.
• Murrieta Home Page: Available in the following locations: Express Menu, Employee Services, and on the Quick Link Buttons on the landing page under, "Compliance Concern/Question."

Questions? Please contact 909-651-4200 or ext. 14200, or submit your question online by using the "Question or Request for Consultation" form at the above link.

Currently employees must update emergency contact information in both PeoplePortal and myLLU. The transition to PeoplePortal only will simplify updates, as well as eliminate mismatched or contradictory information, ensuring employees receive prompt communication in the event of a campus emergency.

Physicians, volunteers and students are unaffected by this change. Physicians and volunteers will continue to update their information in myLLU. Students will still use Banner Self Service.

With a drill scheduled for Monday, March 31, all employees should verify and update their emergency contact information, as well as check all other personal data in PeoplePortal is accurate.

See the guide below for instructions on how to check your information in PeoplePortal.

After the switchover to PeoplePortal, employees will be unable to make changes to contact information in myLLU.

To reset a PeoplePortal password, contact the appropriate helpdesk/service desk for assistance:

• LLU Helpdesk, ext. 48611
• MC Service desk, ext. 48889

For more information, call Human Resources IS at ext. 14114 or email peoplesoftsupport@llu.edu. HRIS hours are 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. through 2 p.m. Friday.

An audience of close to 50 people witnessed as Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health, wielded the scissors with a smile.

Representing Barnes & Noble were Russell Markman, vice president for campus relations, and Denise Nakakihara, regional manager. In a short address, Mr. Markman shared some of the benefits of the partnership between the two organizations.

Rodney Neal, MBA, senior vice president of finance for Loma Linda University, commented specifically on the benefits to LLU Health. The LLU Foundation will continue to oversee the Apple-authorized store within the Campus Store.

Phil Carlisle, CEO of the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the Barnes & Noble Campus Store into membership and presented a plaque to that effect.

A representative of Senator Bill Emmerson presented Mr. Neal with a “Certificate of Recognition” from the California State Senate. On behalf of U.S. Congressman Gary Miller, another representative presented a “Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.” California Assemblyman Mike Morrell sent his congratulations through a “Certificate of Recognition” from the California State Legislature.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, those in attendance were invited to experience the new store, enjoy some refreshments, take home a give away or two, and even—perhaps—buy something.

“Just eight years ago,” says Mr. Garcia, “Arthur Walls, who had overseen sales of Apple computers at the Campus Store, transferred to another department. After he left, no Apple products were sold here for about two-and-a-half years.”

Then six years ago Mr. Garcia, who had worked in computer sales at University of California, Riverside, was recruited by the Loma Linda University Foundation to bring the Apple authorized store back to the campus.

Mr. Garcia is employed by the Loma Linda University Foundation, which was established to conduct nonacademic activities for the university, including managing endowment funds and other investments, real estate, and retail and service departments.

“When computers and software used in departments on our campus are purchased from our own Apple store,” he says, “it helps the foundation as it keeps profits that would otherwise have been spent off campus within our organization. These funds help support activities and work that takes place throughout our campus.”

The Apple authorized store has been designed to replicate the modern look and feel of Apple retail stores. The space features clean lines and high-tech tables displaying the latest Apple products such as Macs, iPods, and iPads (including the iPad Mini). Software is also available for purchase. “Though the LLU student body is about 80 percent smaller than University of California, Riverside,” he says, “our sales are about the same.

“I welcome all staff of Loma Linda University Health to stop by and browse,” he says. “We can order any Apple product that’s not available in the store.” In addition, if there is sufficient interest, computer classes may be offered in the future. The store is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Anyone needing repairs to his or her Apple products may bring them to the store. Repairs are made off campus, and computers are usually returned within three or four days. The Apple authorized store partnered with the Barnes & Noble Campus Store in December 2012, and it participated in the Campus Store’s ribbon-cutting ceremony and re-opening celebration on Friday, February 15.

To begin, call 909-651-4007 to make an appointment to complete a health risk assessment with the Living Whole program.

Reimbursement of commitment fees is possible at the end of six months.

For more information, see the brochure below or contact the Living Whole Employee Wellness Program at 909-651-4007.