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Annual Education for All Team Members
Beginning April 1, 2017 and continuing through June 30, 2017, Annual Education will be available on-line via HealthStream Learning.  Log in by accessing the Intranet and clicking on the link for HealthStream Training on the bottom right of this page: http://intra.umms.org/shore/hr/workforce-development
You may also attend the Education Fair (set for May 9 – 11 in all three hospitals) to meet your annual education requirement.
All staff must complete the training during the designated time frame to be compliant with our policy HR-09, Annual Mandatory Education Update.  Please see Policy Manager (http://intra.umms.org/shore/policies) and search Annual Training Requirements.
Returning from Leave of Absence: It is imperative that you contact Employee Health & Wellness Services before returning from any Medical Leave.  The office can be reached at at. 5549.
Benefits Open Enrollment Coming in May for July 1 Coverage: More to come as the time draws near.
Update Personal Information: Spring is a great time to make sure that your personal information is correct on HRConnections.  Verify your current address, phone number and Emergency Contact information.  Current information is located on the “Personal Information” tab near your pay information.  Update today if appropriate!
For all general inquiries (benefits, leaves of absence, disability, FMLA, recruitment, paycheck issues, direct deposit information, tax withholdings, etc), contact HR Connections: 1-855-4UMMSHR (1-855-486-6747), Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5 pm. Using AskHR, you can submit your questions online to receive an email or phone response.
For all other HR issues, please contact the appropriate HR Business Partner:

  • Melinda Simpkins- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000, ext. 5904
  • Tanya Gross- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000, ext. 5935
  • Kelley Mills- HR Business Partner 410-822-1000 ext. 5007 or 410-778-7655 at Chestertown