The D&I Executive Council is excited to share a new online training that focuses on identifying and overcoming our unconscious biases. In it, you will learn how to challenge assumptions, enhance your objectivity, overcome stereotypes and broaden your perspectives. Coming soon to the Learning Management System (LMS).
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, matters of the heart are front and center of many minds this month. There’s no better time to show your own heart some extra love and get your blood pressure checked than during the County’s Love Your Heart Week of Action from Feb. 12-20.
This year, Human Resources is offering a Lunch and Learn to promote employee wellness and kick off Love Your Heart Week 2022. The Happy Heart Happy Life Lunch and Learn will take place from noon-1 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Dr. Rafael Silva from Kaiser Permanente will address practical approaches to maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system throughout our lives.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the second-leading cause of death in San Diego County. In addition, hypertension is the most common underlying condition in people who have died from COVID-19 in our region. A Love Your Heart blood pressure screening is a good way to “know your numbers” and take charge of your own heart health.
Due to the pandemic, there aren’t as many onsite locations offering blood pressure screenings as in years past. Your doctor’s office is a great place to get a blood pressure checkup. In addition, the Love Your Heart website lists all of the locations in San Diego County that offer blood pressure tests during Love Your Heart Week.
See flyer below.
Ever wanted the inside scoop on our County leadership’s secrets to career success? You’re in luck! The ERG Council’s Fireside Chat series, a quarterly moderated discussion with leaders, launches at lunchtime Tuesday, Feb. 15 from noon to 1 p.m.
These virtual conversations, held in partnership with the County’s DHR Equity Diversity and Inclusion team, will be hosted by an employee resource group and rotate quarterly.
LGBTQ&A ERG is up first. It will launch the series by featuring their two executive advisors: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric McDonald and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Andrew Potter. They’ll discuss the importance of mentorship in their career paths.
The series is designed to be a passive mentorship opportunity. Attendees can look forward to a Q&A period following the topical moderated discussion.
No need to RSVP, just add this Teams link to your calendar. See the flyer below.
Know the Code is a monthly series highlighting different sections of the County of San Diego Code of Ethics. The mission of the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) is to assist fulfilling the County’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
By the Office of Ethics and Compliance
The County is committed to excellence and high ethical standards and depends on employees to act with integrity every day – doing the right thing when it comes to their own behavior, being aware of what’s going on around them and being willing to speak up when they have questions or concerns.
Speaking up is a shared responsibility and each of us has a unique vantage point from which we see the County, its operations and our co-workers. You may be the only one who has identified a problem or who has the opportunity to stop misconduct and prevent negative outcomes.
Please don’t assume that someone else will report it or that the conduct must be okay if it hasn’t been addressed. Speaking up is a shared responsibility.
We all benefit when someone speaks up. Here is a chart letting you know who you can speak with about questions or concerns.
How does the hotline work?
When an employee contacts the hotline:
A customized web form or professional interview specialist will collect the information and document the situation in detail. Employees may choose to provide their names or remain anonymous.
When finished, the employee will be given a reference number and asked to report back to answer any follow-up questions.
The information is then relayed to Auditor & Controller and the Multi-Disciplinary Review Committee. All reports are handled promptly and discreetly.
If the report involves an immediate threat to people or property, the County immediately notified so prompt action can be taken.
Does an employee need to fear any type of retaliation for sharing their concerns?
Retaliation of any kind violates our organization’s principles and will not be tolerated.
Remember, when everyone makes a commitment to an ethical culture, we preserve a positive workplace and a strong organization.
Check out the OEC webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics & Compliance Program events, training and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos.
If you have questions about Ethics & Compliance training or how to access the training and other Ethics & Compliance resources, please contact the OEC team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-531-5174. HHSA staff may also contact the dedicated HHSA Compliance and Privacy team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, 619-338-2807.
Commander Theresa Adams-Hydar will be appointed to the position of assistant sheriff of the Detention Services Bureau on Feb. 25.
Message from Helen Robbins-Meyer, Chief Administrative Officer
County Team,
In these messages, I’ve often talked about the variety of work we do here at the County. Well, let’s do one better. I want to start showing you.
Today we’re debuting the first in what will be a series of video profiles of County employees. The idea is to feature one person a week. They’ll be short, with each employee sharing a little bit about themselves and what they do.
Keeping with our InSite, InTouch, internal theme, we’re calling the series InService. It also captures the fact that everything you’re doing is in service of our customers.
We’ve gotten feedback before that many of you would like to see what employees in different roles do. Here you go! Our plan is to keep these going through at least the end of the year, giving us a good sampling of the many jobs at the County.
I’m really looking forward to seeing these myself. As I work on big initiatives, strategy, budgets, I know they turn into reality only through the combination of all the individual efforts you’re making. This is an opportunity to highlight a few of those pieces that make up the whole.
And an important note: I know very well you’re all part of teams. Picking one person at a time makes for more relatable storytelling, but these are meant to be in celebration of everyone who makes the County work. Thank you for everything you do.
Let’s get started. Our first profile is from our Public Safety Group. I’ll let her introduce herself.
Enjoy!
The County Administration Center was lit in red Thursday night for the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” efforts to increase women’s health awareness.
Photo: Maritime Museum of San Diego’s EarthCam
Get inspired. Watch this PBS video of a long-haul trucker who turned to YouTube to combat loneliness and social isolation. Under the handle “MsDivaTrucker43,” she discovers a supportive community of women who share her struggles of life in the margins. It is difficult for women in an industry that is 96% male to see themselves succeeding. Tamara's words of wisdom and encouragement offer women a model and a path forward. Watch now.
Join the virtual Board of Supervisors meeting at 9 a.m. on Feb. 8 to watch the African American Association of County Employees (AAACE) receive a proclamation in honor of Black History Month and the work the employee resource group has done with the community.
Watch online:
Live Feed with Agenda (Internet Explorer is not a supported browser.)
By Phone: 619-531-4716
See flyer below.
Every County employee needs to have a registered device for the multi-factor authentication (MFA) process the County has rolled out to improve internet security. This is true regardless of where you work or your job duties.
The new process directly affects staff who use Microsoft tools (e.g. Outlook, TEAMS, Word, etc.) while working remotely. Most of them have taken the actions they need to.
But by Feb. 28, all employees need to have a registered device that can display a code needed to log in. That device can be:
A County desk phone: to receive a call with the code
County-issued cell phone, to use with an app or text message
A token: a small device the County will provide to you to receive a code
A personal cell or home phone, to receive a call or text message with the code
A token that is auto-assigned to you and retained by Peraton
Even if you never touch a computer for your job, you need to have one of these registered by the end of the month. Having a registration matched to each employee is necessary for the overall security of the system.
Talk with your supervisor to determine which option is best for you.
If you take no action by Feb. 28, a token will automatically be assigned to you and billed to your department. The token will not be delivered to you. Peraton will keep the token.
If you need help during set-up, contact the County Service Desk at 858-573-3938.
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