Palmetto Health Named Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare

I believe Palmetto Health made Modern Healthcare magazine’s list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare is because of its compassion, dignity and excellence. I experienced this not only from being an employee, but also being a patient in need of care. Palmetto Health’s Vision to be remembered by each patient as providing the care and compassion we want for our families and ourselves were demonstrated to me while I was a patient.

Compassion: In the past year I have had at least five in patient stays with Palmetto Health, but one really stands out. I had gone into pre-term labor in June of 2009 and lost a baby. It was a very devastating and emotionally draining time for our family. Well a year later we were back in the hospital due to preterm labor again. There was a wonderful nurse by the name of Peggy who cared for me during my loss in 2009. She had only been my nurse for two days because it was time for her to take days off. I never forgot about Peggy, she cared for me as though I was her daughter. In 2010 I went into preterm labor again, and I was blessed to have Peggy as my nurse. I remembered her, but I wasn’t sure if she remembered me. She not only took care of me, but she also took good care of my husband while we waited to see what was going to happen. When it was time for me to go to labor delivery she started crying and I said to her “I don’t know if you remember me but last year we lost a baby and you were my nurse”. She said, “I know that’s why I’m crying, because I do remember you.” It brought tears to my eyes to know that Peggy who sees many people on a daily basis remembered me. Not only did she help me physically, but also spiritually. It made me feel like she was there in my sadness and now she was sharing my joy.

Dignity: Losing a baby is heart breaking no matter how far along you are. When we lost our baby girl in 2009 I was 19 weeks pregnant. In medical terms if lose a baby before 24 weeks your loss is considered a miscarriage. In mothers terms you have lost a child. I can say that Palmetto Health is very well prepared to bring as much comfort and dignity as possible when dealing with such a loss. The nurses didn’t make me feel like our baby was a statistic. They allowed us time to spend with her, they took pictures, provided us with a hospital certificate and footprints. Every so often I get information in the mail to remind me that Palmetto Health is here for me and my family and to call if a need arises. It’s because of the nurses at Palmetto Health that we were able to acknowledge our daughter and for that I am grateful!

Excellence: At the end of the day everything boils down to excellence. Palmetto Health is not only an excellent employer, but also an excellent provider of care. I am blessed to be able to have the best of both worlds; I’m not only cared for as an employee, but also as a patient. Palmetto Health has proven itself to be a well rounded facility. As an employee I am motivated to give world class customer service which I also received as a patient.

These are the reasons why I feel that Palmetto Health has made the list three years in a row.

FAQ

Empower365 FAQ’S

What is coaching?
Coaching is an equal, co-creative process between coach and client. Coaches partner with clients in a supportive and creative way to inspire, challenge and support them to improve their performance, achieve goals, and better the quality of their lives. The coach's job is to provide support so the client can identify and bring out skills, resources, and creativity that they already have.

What is the coaching philosophy of Empower365?

The coaching philosophy of Empower365 is that life coaching is a collaborative effort between coach and client. The coach and client, together, co-create each session, always based upon the client’s agenda. The coach and client work together on creating the changes, you, the client want to make. The coach does not have greater authority, knowledge or superiority and does not try to ‘fix’ anyone. It is an equal partnership.

What are the benefits of having a coach?

• There are many benefits! Here are a few of the benefits that clients have shared.
• Coaching helps you get from where you are to where you want to be faster and easier.
• Coaching helps you find your natural courage and determination to face and obstacle that may appear.
• Coaching helps you break down steps and obstacles into small pieces that are easier to do.
• Coaching gives you the freedom to express what you really want and why, without being judged.
• Coaching gives you a safe place to reconnect with what’s most important to you and explore ways to make that a life priority.

Is coaching therapy?

No. Life coaching is not therapy. Typically, therapy focuses on what
happened in the past that created patterns and problems that no longer serve you. It helps people function in day to day life more effectively.
Coaching focuses on the present and what you want for your future. Coaches help you achieve your goals and dreams faster.

The Empower365 coaches are equal partners with you who help you clarify your goals so you can achieve what you want.

Who can be coaching clients?

Coaching is for well-adjusted people who want to partner with a coach to
help them their achieve goals faster or improve an area of their lives. Life
coaches have no training in psychology or mental health concerns. They are not therapists or mental health counselors.

How do you know that your coaching program can help me?

We don’t. But we do know that if you are ready to move ahead in your life and are 100% committed to what you say you want, we can support you, challenge you, and help you move ahead faster toward your goals than if you are working alone. You are the one who makes the decisions about your life. We can support you in taking your next steps, but you are the one who has to take them. You are responsible for your choices, your actions and the outcomes.

What can I accomplish in only six weeks of coaching?

That will depend upon you, and you can accomplish a lot. We suggest that you have one goal to achieve or one area of your life you want to improve for our coaching program. Your coach will help you prioritize what is most important to you and clarify what you want to accomplish during your six weeks of coaching. Ask your coach for help! That’s what they are here for!

What can I expect on a coaching call?

You and your coach will usually cover your action steps from the last call and then move on to your agenda. You will delve into your goals, challenges, and obstacles. You will talk about your successes and what has worked well for you. Together, with your coach, you will clarify your next steps and develop strategies so you can move forward quickly. Your agenda may also include what is important and ‘up’ for you that day.

How often do we meet?
You will meet with your coach by phone once a week or in person. Each coaching session lasts 55 minutes.

How do I prepare for a coaching call?

Your coach will provide you with a Coaching Call Prep Form for you to fill out and return before each coaching session. This helps you organize your thoughts and get focused on what you want to accomplish during the call. It helps you get the most out of your coaching time.

What if I can’t call my coach at our scheduled time?

E-mail your coach as soon as you can to let him or her know of the change. It is up to your coach if they can reschedule you for that week or you have to wait until your next scheduled coaching session. Coaching is a commitment you make to yourself and your coach does expect you to make coaching and the coaching sessions a priority.

Is what we talk about in coaching sessions confidential?

Confidentiality is very important to Empower365. We hold confidentiality to a very high standard. There are a few exceptions to complete confidentiality: If your coach thinks you are in immediate danger of being hurt by someone else or if your coach thinks there is a possibility you may harm yourself or another person, the coach must contact the proper authorities.

What if I want to comment on the coaching?

You can always make comments directly to your coach or to the Director of Training.

If you should ever feel that your needs are not being met or you are not getting what you want out of coaching, please tell your coach so, together, you can discuss your needs and adjust your coaching program to better suit you.

We encourage and appreciate feedback on your coaching through our coaching program.

At the halfway mark and then again at the end of your coaching, we will send you a brief survey about your experience. It will be about what is working for you and what you would like to have different, if anything. This helps us make adjustments in our program that will help both our coaches and our clients.

Who are the Empower365 coaches?

Your Empowerment coach is your success partner. Our coaches are trained through the NLCI coach training program. All of our coaches are either enrolled in, or have graduated from New Life Inc. coach training program. All of our coaches bring coaching and communication skills as well as genuine desire to see their clients succeed to each session.

Coaching

Services:

Personal Life Coach: A personal life coach is there to guide you into finding your passions, and create strategies into acomplishing your goals for that passion. A Personal Life coach also helps you to define your values and create a balanced environment around what is most important to you.

Bereavement Coach: Losing a loved one can sometimes be a difficult thing to overcome. Bereavement coaches are there to help you through the grieving process by guiding you into a different understanding of why things happen the way they do. A Bereavement Coach will not show you how to get over the lost of your love one, but guide you in the process of getting through it.

Weight Management Coach: When it comes to Weight Management Coaching we want to focus first on why it is we do what we do. We want to guide our clients into defining their weakness and coming up with a solution to overcome. Our Coaches do not focus on weight management for looks, but more so for health purposes. If you have decided to take the first step into a healthy way of living a Weight Management Coach will be the perfect solution in motivating you along the way.

Career Coach: A Career Coach is there to offer you guidance on a career change or improvement. If your desire is to make a career change let our Career Coaches guide you into the transition of change. If you’re seeking to improve your working skills, or maybe your wondering why you can’t get the promotion you deserve on your job try a Career Coach to help you develop the skills needed to be successful.

Christian Coach: A Christian Life Coach focuses on the spiritual side of ones life. Perhaps you want a closer walk with God, but you do not know how. A Christian Life Coach can guide you to define your daily walk with God. Perhaps you are in question of your personal gifts that God has given you. Christian Life coaching can help you do create a more intimate relationship with God.

Ministry Coaching: Ministry Coaching helps to develop leadership skills for those who are practicing ministers or getting ready to step into ministry. Ministry coaching prepares ministers to step fully in their calling and teaches you how to overcome obstacles that are faced when in leadership.

Adolescents Coach: Just like adults our youth are beginning to find themselves in compromising positions where they have to make life decisions. With the rise of high school drop puts, gang violence, STD’s, drugs, and teen pregnancy there is a great need for guidance. Adolescent coaching will prepare and our youth to make positive decisions, to focus on goals, and define their passions at an early age.

Outreach Services:

We provide free Life Coaching services to churches and schools that would like to set up life coaching for low income households. We do understand that professional services are not always affordable so we at Empower365 make it our mission to provide services for those that are in need. Please contact us if you need more information or are interested in setting up services at your facility.

If you are interested in anyone of our coaching programs please email Empower365@gmail.com or call (803)446-4553 for our rates for services. We have financial plans that will accommodate all budgets.

About Us

Empower 365

Mission Statement: To encourage the sense of empowerment among families through building a deeper insight and relationship with God. To assist individuals with self esteem issues, achieving their maximum potential in economic self sufficiency, finances, relationships, and careers. To encourage all to speak up and speak out ,believing that all things are possible through God and positive affirmation of speaking things into existence that are not as if they were.

Objective:

• To empower individuals to take control of their lives with equal balance through spiritual and natural understanding of God.
• To instill leadership qualities.
• Assist families towards financial, economic and social independence
• Provide motivational support through life coaching, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Bring together a diverse group of people to discuss different life experiences and how to become over comers.
• To equip individuals to take control and keep control of their personal and professional life goals.

For more information, please see our FAQ post.