January 8, 2015

New Pesticide Form Approval Process Implemented

To: Department Heads/Supervisors/Managers From: Brett McPherson, Director of Environmental Health & Safety Date: December 22, 2014 Subject: Pesticide Form Approval
January 8, 2015

2015 Minimum Wage Adjustment

SBAR Memo To: Department Heads From: Patricia Larios-Gil, Director-Benefits and Compensation Date: December 24, 2014 Subject: 2015 Minimum Wage Adjustment   S (Situation) Effective
January 8, 2015

Speaking of Safety: Portable Heater Safety

This is the time of year when portable heaters are used a little more often due to the chilly mornings and cool evenings. Some don't necessarily want to heat the entire house, so a small portable heater comes in handy for certain areas of the home.
May 22, 2014

2014 Annual Compliance Training Department Winners

2014 Annual Compliance Training To: All Employees From: Corporate Compliance Date: May 12, 2014 Subject: 2014 Annual Compliance Training   The Compliance Department would like to thank everyone that has already completed the required 2014...
June 5, 2014

Environment of Care: 2013 Results

The Environment of Care (EOC) Tours were completed in 2013 for the patient-care areas (twice per year) that are Joint Commission Accredited. As one of our requirements by The Joint Commission (TJC), these accredited facilities are required to
June 5, 2014

Leadership Essentials: Finance & Budget Class June 12

Next Thursday, June 12, Steve Mohr, Chief Financial Officer of LLUMC, will be presenting a learning session on understanding the organizations's finance and budgets. The class will walk leaders through understanding finance and budgeting...
May 8, 2014

Speaking of Safety: Here, Kitty Kitty

In this week's Speaking of Safety blog post, Brett McPherson, Emergency Management Supervisor for Environmental Health and Safety, discusses pet safety in emergencies.  "After the devastating fires in San Diego, we took a pretty big hit in...
May 8, 2014

May 4-10 is Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week at LLUH

This week is dedicated to you and the steps that you take each and every day to live our mission, vision and values. 
January 30, 2014

2014 Calendars Available at Printing Services

Looking for a new calendar for your department or office? Calendars for 2014 are now available at LLU Printing Services. Choose from three designs for flip calendars or a California CD case calendar. CD case calendars are available for customization
February 13, 2014

Every Injury Counts! Working Together to Prevent Injuries

As we begin a new year at LLUH, we also begin a new year of injury counts. As the Occupational Safety Technician, one task is to keep track of the OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses. Our goal this year is to see a 20% reduction in OSHA...
February 27, 2014

LLUH Business Emergency Contingency Plans

Environmental Health & Safety discusses the importance of a Business Emergency Contingency Plan at LLUH.
March 13, 2014

Building on Strengths for Professional Growth & Positive Outcomes

"You've been blessed by God with a deep reservoir of untapped potential. That potential is your talent, waiting to be discovered and put to use in your life. It's time to unleash the power of that potential."
April 10, 2014

Smoke Alarms: The 24/7 Firewatch

Keeping your home safe is a top priority for all of us.  In this post, I'll address some most frequently asked questions.  I hope you find this information helpful. Why should I have a working smoke alarm? A properly installed and maintained smoke
April 3, 2014

Ask an Expert at iLLU Tech Training April 8 & 10

Receive expert advice and training on Apple computers and technology on April 8 and April 10 at iLLU, Loma Linda University’s Apple Authorized Campus Store. Choose from four free sessions featuring live, interactive demonstrations by...
March 27, 2014

Join LLUH Decon Strike Force, Earn Safety Certifications

In the spirit of disaster preparedness, a dual certification is earned by all employees who take and successfully pass the Hazmat 4 Healthcare patient decontamination class.  The double certification is through both Federal Emergency Management...
April 17, 2014

PolicyTech E-mail Notifications

A note about recent PolicyTech e-mail notifications.
February 20, 2014

LLUH Introduces New Site for Policy & Procedure Management

PolicyTech is the new home for all LLUH institutional documents.
September 26, 2013

LLUH Introduces New Site for Policy & Procedure Management

Loma Linda University Health (LLU Health) is proud to offer a sneak preview of "PolicyTech," a new web platform for managing policies, procedures, and other institutional documents. The new PolicyTech beta site is now available through
October 3, 2013

Speaking of Safety: Waste Receptacles Placement & Labeling

Environmental Health and Safety's Speaking of Safety blog discusses safety items of interest to members of the Loma Linda University Health community.  Recently, the organization was cited regarding placement of waste receptacles by the Joint...
September 4, 2013

Campus Store Celebrates Back to School with Free Gift Card Offer

Through this Friday, receive a free app gift card with a qualified Apple device purchase at the Loma Linda University Campus Store. Buy any Mac and receive a $100 app card, or buy any iPad and collect a $50 app card. This Apple® Back to School...
August 15, 2013

S.I.N. Methodology for Environmental Health

At the recent safety coordinator luncheon, I spoke about protecting our house with our emergency patient decontamination strike-force and the importance ofSIN (Safety, Isolate, and Notify) pertaining to large scale hazmat events.  Well
August 8, 2013

Living Our Values - An HRM Management Resident's Perspective

Graduating from college I was excited and eager to get a start on my career. To finally receive a return for the years of work and finances I invested in my college degree. Shortly after graduation, pushing my resume and cover letters to
August 8, 2013

Using Our Strengths to Do Our Best

Think of a moment in your work life when you did great work. It was perhaps so good that the results surprised even you. Remember how that felt? Energized. Excited. Delighted. You wanted to throw your fist in the air, talk about it to...
July 11, 2013

The Importance of Hot Work Permits

Environmental Health & Safety discusses hot work safety.
July 11, 2013

Employee All Star Appreciation Day July 17

Enjoy a fun-filled night and a chance to win the Hawaii Package next Wednesday, July 17 at the Inland Empire 66ers Stadium. 
July 3, 2013

Strategies for Using Talents as a Foundation for Strengths

An excerpt from the "Developing Your Strengths" newsletter
June 27, 2013

Anatomy of a Strength

"Strength" sounds good doesn't it? Think about the qualities associated with strength. Strength gets the job done and does it right. You can count on strength. Obviously, strength is a good
June 27, 2013

Summer Safety

Summertime brings pool parties, barbeques and sunny days at the beach. Unfortunately, it also brings new dangers. About 1.3 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. each year and, in 2010, drowning claimed the lives of 3,600 people.
June 27, 2013

$50 off Laptops at the Campus Store

Through Sunday, June 30, employees, faculty, and staff save an additional $50 off any purchase of a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, including the new model of the MacBook Air. Also this month, save 25 percent off on selected iPad, 3rd Generation...
June 20, 2013

Speaking of Safety: Emergency Preparedness

Are you ready? When planning for a potential emergency, the basics of survival are important.
June 13, 2013

Speaking of Safety: Driving Safely

The Department of Environmental Health & Safety discusses three ways to drive more safely. 
June 4, 2013

Speaking of Safety: Fall-Proofing Your Home

Your home may be filled with fall hazards, so take a look around every room. There are easy preventative measures you can take to prevent falls and eliminate hazards.
May 29, 2013

Speaking of Safety Blog: Tips for a Healthier Home

Learn more about keeping your home healthy in Environmental Health & Safety's "Speaking of Safety" blog.
May 16, 2013

Office of Public Relations Recognized for Achievement

LLU Shared Services recognized the Office of Public Relations for service excellence during employee forums.
April 17, 2013

Three Tips for Interviewing Well

I love interviewing applicants. It's the favorite part of my job. But for an applicant, it can be the most stressful point of their career! And to make matters worse, a job seeker doesn't know which style of interview questions they'll be