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PAS Weekly News (2026-07-02)

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EVERYONE

NEW LOOK! Weekly Tools Update

FlexPTO

Annual Evals: Ongoing through August

ACCESS NAVIGATION CENTER

Quality Tip: Caller’s Name

Quality Performance Recognition: June

WalkMe: Who’s Who for WalkMe Updates

ENGAGEMENT FOR EVERYONE

Culture Corner KUDOS

JULY

2026

REFRESHED DESIGN

Starting TUESDAY, JULY 7, the Weekly Tool Updates communication will have a new and refreshed look!

Same great information, just with a few design updates:

All Specialties listed alphabetically Quickly find a specialty without having to navigate Neighborhoods

Colorful Tool Icons

Easily identify what tool has been updated within a given specialty

Look Look Look

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FISCALYEAR

Vanderbilt’sfiscalyearis JULY1-JUNE30. EmployeeswillreceivetheirfullannualflexPTO allotmentinasinglelumpsumdepositonJULY1, atthebeginningofeachfiscalyear.

FY26 UNUSEDHOURS

Staffdonotneedtotakeanyaction;thehours weremovedtotheirsicktimeoffinWorkdayon JULY1,2026.

AnyunusedflexPTOhoursabove40hourswere forfeited.

StaffcanseetheirFY27flexPTOandanyhours transferredtosicktimeoffinWorkdayon JULY1,2026.

ANNUAL EVALUATION

On-going through August!

Theannualevaluationprocesshasbegunwith managerevaluationshappeningnowthroughendof August.

Thisisatimeformanagerstoprovidefeedback, recognizegoodwork,andidentifyareasfor improvement.

Employeescandiscusshowtobettercollaborate andgetsupportfortheirgoalsinthecomingyear.

Performanceevaluationsareavitalpartofour success.Ithelpsaligneveryone’seffortswithour organizationalgoals,whichincludePeople,Quality, Service,Growth&Finance,andInnovation.Byfocusing ontheseareas,wecanensurethatourworkis meaningfulandimpactful.Here’showourprocess works:

CC / RMC STAFF

WFO will update schedules in Calabrio for Coordinators, Specialists, & Leads to have their annual evals with their Supervisor

CALLER’S NAME

Usingapatient’snameduringacall strengthensrapportandcreatesapersonalized, World-Classpatientexperience.

Refertotheremindersandscriptingexamplesbelowto ensureyouconsistentlyconfirmandaddressthecallerby name.

CONFIRM THE CALLER’S NAME

“May I have your name please?”

“With whom do I have the pleasure of speakingwith?”

CONFIRM THE CALLER’S PREFERRED NAME

USE THE CALLER’S PREFERRED NAME THROUGHOUT CALL

“Would you like me to call you <provided name>?”

“Is it okay for meto address you as <provided name>?”

“Thank you, <provided name>.”

“Is there anything else I can help you with today, <provided name>?”

Do you have a helpful tip / trick you would like to share with your colleagues?

J U N E 2 0 2 6

TEAM MEMBERS ACHIEVED

100%!

Congratulations to the following for achieving all 100s on their quality evaluations!

ALEXANDRIA KEDIGH

ANITRA GOFF

CAULINE CANTRELL

CHAZMINE NANCE

CYNTHIA GRANDSTAFF

EMILY CRISP

JASMINE BRYANT

JULIE HERMAN

KAMILAH BROWN

LATERRIA WINBORN

TORCIA LEONARD

“WHO’S

We all know that WalkMe, especially the ActionBot, is an awesome tool for finding the information and resources you need to assist our Patients and their families. But what if you need an update, or see something that is wrong (or at least out of date)? What if you see that a clinic name or address needs to be added. What can you do?

SUBMITTING WALKME UPDATES

You can now submit an easy, trackable update request to have the needed changes made. It is important, though, that you submit the request via the specific link.

We have launched a SmartSheet platform to submit updates to the WalkMe system.

Thank you for submittin Your eyes are our window to making sure the Wa C L I C K H E R E to submit WalkMe Updates PRO TIP! Bookmark the site in your browser for easy access!

PDATES TO WALKME

FACES BEHIND THE UPDATES

Meet our PAS Team Members who are managing updates for specific requests.

SUSAN WOODS

Business Analyst | SAS Access Strategy Mgmt Clinic Contact Updates in WalkMe ActionBot

ROSETTA MUTUKU

Business Analyst | SAS Access Strategy Mgmt Clinic Contact Updates in WalkMe ActionBot

TRACE BELCHER

Lead Program Mgr | ANC Training Development New Hire & Other WalkMe Resources in the WalkMe Menu

JON HAMILTON

Principal Analyst | SAS Access Change Mgmt All Other WalkMe ActionBot information updates

By request, please do not email these fine folks directly, but use the SmartSheet link, so your request can be tracked and monitored for completion.

g any updates you find.

lkMe tool is as fresh and up-to-date as possible.

P A T I E N T A C C E S S CULTURE

CORNER

We Hear You You Matter! BECAUSE

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Use your code to access your Bingo Card

Swing by the Engagement Lounge Game Room TODAY for the drawing of our Bingo numbers!

VACATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Let’s hear about your favorite vacation recommendations or locations! If your bestie was going to this location what would you tell them to do, see, or eat! Swing by the General Room on JULY 6!

WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY

Calling all chocolate connoisseurs to come celebrate World Chocolate Day on JULY 7! Let’s meet up in the Recipe Exchange Room and talk all things chocolate!

JULY 2: Bingo | Game Room

JULY 6: Vacation Recommendations | General Room

JULY 7: World Chocolate Day | Recipe Exchange Room

JULY 17: World Emoji Day | General Room

JULY 17: Spin-the-Wheel

KUDOSRecognition&

KUDOS FROM OUR PATIENTS & CLINICAL PARTNERS

VERONICA HAYNES

Patient shared that he has spoken with Veronica numerous times and described her as being far beyond efficient. He praised her professionalism, kindness, and extensive knowledge, stating that she truly knows her job and always delivers outstanding support. He emphasized that she is 100% polite during every interaction and consistently goes above and beyond to assist him. One of the most remarkable compliments he shared was that he immediately knows when he is speaking with Veronica simply by hearing her voice and recognizing her warm, caring disposition. Her positive attitude and dedication have left such a lasting impression that she has become someone he genuinely trusts and appreciates.

BRITTANY MOORE

Patient stated she spoke with a very kind young lady named Brittany M. on the phone and just wanted to let us know that she really took her time with her and went above and beyond helping her. Patient continued stating she hopes that Brittany realizes her kindness goes a long way.

EVELYN JASPER

The patient wanted to say that Evelyn was awesome. He stated she made the process very easy. He also wanted everyone to know Evelyn was wonderful and to give kudos to her!

CATHY RICHARDSON

The patient wanted everyone to know that we are so lucky to have an employee like Cathy. She states she was very thorough and went out of her way to help her. She wanted to tell Cathy, "Thank you for being absolutely awesome!"

ANTANEST SMITH

Patient wanted us to know how much she appreciated Antanest. She stated that Antanest listened to her from the beginning of the call and she wanted to make sure she let us know how nice Antanest was and the great service she provided.

TIFFANY WHITEHEAD

Tiffany was given a 5/5 star review for her service. Patient said she would give her 10!!! She shared that Tiffany was so polite and showed so much patience while praising Tiffany for her phenomenal work!

MISTIE PEARSON

Got a great call from a patient who admitted they were nervous about the process it would take to be seen. He said Mistie removed all of his worries and made everything so easy and pleasant. He added that Misite represents Vanderbilt well.

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