‘Tis the season

Brrrrrr… Now that the cold weather is here, it’s only a matter of time before snow blankets the ground. Here are a few important reminders, set to a familiar holiday tune! 

TRAVELING THROUGH THE SNOW

TIP 1: TAKE YOUR TIME

When you’re heading out, allow plenty of time to travel to and from work in snow or other inclement weather. Being in a hurry — dashing through the snow — can lead to bad outcomes on the road. We want everyone to arrive safely at work and return home to your family safely, too.

WITHOUT ANY DELAY

TIP 2: SECURITY CAN HELP

If you encounter a dead battery, security can help! Just call 574-523-3289 at Elkhart General Hospital and 574-647-3245 at Memorial Hospital for security to help jumpstart your vehicle.

O’ER THE ROADS WE GO

TIP 3: EXERCISE CAUTION

Be aware of the conditions of parking lots, sidewalks and building entrances. Wear appropriate footwear and exercise extra caution when crossing streets as crosswalks may be slippery and vehicles may not be able to stop quickly.

TO GET TO WORK TODAY!

We want you to stay safe, warm and informed this winter. Our number one goal is the safety and well-being of our associates.

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NOTE TO MANAGERS AND DIRECTORS

If your department will be CLOSING for any reason, including bad weather, please inform scheduled patients and any staff scheduled to work.

Then, let the Marketing/Communications Team know about the closing by emailing the information to Marketing@BeaconHealthSystem.org so we can alert the media about the closing when it’s appropriate. We’ll also contact our operators who take calls from the public.

In the event of a WEATHER EMERGENCY, the Marketing/Communications Team will work with Incident Command to help keep you informed. 

If a “snow emergency” activation is called, please follow your snow travel emergency plan along with any departmental procedures.

Emergency preparation policies are available on the intranet.