Year-End Reminders From Payroll Department

Is your information up to date with the Payroll Department? Here are a few friendly year-end reminders.

  • Did you move in 2016? If so, is your new address in Cooper’s records?
  • If you are a new hire, does Cooper have your correct social security number?
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Standard Mileage Rate to Change in 2017

The IRS has announced that the business standard mileage rate in regard to reimbursement for transportation expenses paid or incurred beginning January 1, 2017, will be 53.5 cents per mile, down 0.5 cents from the 54 cents-per-mile rate in effect during 2016.… Read more.

Cooper in the News

Santa arrives via helicopter to visit pediatric patients
6 ABC

Santa has a new sleigh: Staff of Cooper 1 spread holiday cheer
Fox 29

Another Thing: Dealing with holiday stress (Dr. Perry Weinstock interviewed)
Syndicated cable television program

“Scuba” Santa visits pediatric patients at Cooper
6 ABC

Young patients enjoy visit from Scuba Santa
CBS 3

A handy guide to standards for secure health data exchange (Phil Curran interviewed)
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Last Call for Disney On Ice Tickets

Follow your heart straight to adventure at Disney On Ice! Cooper Solutions Center still has some Disney On Ice tickets available for the Thursday, December 29, 2016, show at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through Cooper Solutions Center.… Read more.

Meet Our Q3 Good Catch Winner

The Patient Safety Department would like to congratulate Amanda Tole, RN, Emergency Department, for being the Good Catch winner for Q3.

During Amanda’s shift, a patient in the ED needed an IV medication infusion. Amanda obtained the medication from the automated dispensing cabinet.… Read more.

Standard Mileage Rate to Change in 2017

The IRS has announced that the business standard mileage rate in regard to reimbursement for transportation expenses paid or incurred beginning January 1, 2017, will be 53.5 cents per mile, down 0.5 cents from the 54 cents-per-mile rate in effect during 2016.… Read more.

Cooper Gift Shop Open Until Midnight on Thursday

Put a visit to Cooper’s gift shop on your to-do list and complete your holiday shopping! Cooper University Hospital’s gift shop at One Cooper Plaza will have extended hours on Thursday, December 22, 2016. We will be open till midnight to allow an opportunity for employees on the third shift a chance to shop for the holidays.… Read more.