February 23, 2022 @ 3:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday, Sherrill Brown, M.D., Medical Director, Infection Prevention; Olivia Lee, Manager, Legislative and Advocacy Affairs; and Denise Gomez, Benefits Specialist, Human Resources, update our clinic and corporate lines of business leaders.

You can listen to the recording here.
Mask Update for AltaMed

The Omicron surge has peaked and cases have dropped dramatically in Southern California. We are now comfortable going back to our previous mask and PPE recommendations that were in place prior to this surge. Click here to read the guidelines.
 
Although the mask recommendations have loosened, while at any AltaMed facility, we still need to wear a mask at all times while indoors, and while close to others if we are outdoors. Physical distancing, frequent hand hygiene, and staying home if you are not feeling well are continued and important steps to remaining safe. If you desire to continue to wear a double surgical mask, KN95, or fitted N95 mask, you may do so.
 
Masks and/or PPE can be obtained at the screening location in corporate buildings and through the back office manager in clinical sites.
Employee Booster Appointments Still Available

Employee Health will host a booster event on Thursday, February 24 for employees at the MSO Training Room (1401 N. Montebello Blvd. in Montebello). To sign up, click here.

If You Receive the Booster Outside of AltaMed

Make Your Booster Appointment
  • Email Employee Health.
  • Call Employee Health at (323) 765-6153.
  • Contact the Employee Health lead at your respective clinic.
COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave

Please refer to the COVID-19 Supplemental Sick Leave documents (English and Spanish) for information about this coverage. Covered employees in the public or private sectors, who work for employers with 26 or more employees, are entitled to up to 80 hours of 2022 COVID-19 related paid sick leave from January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022, immediately upon an oral or written request to their employer, with up to 40 of those hours available only when an employee or family member tests positive for COVID-19. For questions, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources Business Partner.
New Employee Assistance Program

Effective January 1, AltaMed is offering a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit through Anthem Blue Cross which is free to all employees and their family members. This EAP is a 24/7 hotline where you can access counseling, legal consultation, and ID recovery, among other services.

To learn more, please go to the General Benefits Information section under Human Resources on Town Square and click on Anthem. You may also call (800) 999-7222 or visit anthemEAP.com and enter company code: AltaMed.
Ongoing Safety Guidelines While at AltaMed

  1. Wear your masks—Face masks are to be worn at all times over your nose and mouth (except when drinking or eating), and should be stored properly or discarded. Patients need to wear masks at all times in examination rooms as well.
  2. Maintain hand hygiene—Staff should have easy access to hand sanitizer dispensers to clean hands frequently, and should wash their hands for 20 seconds at a time.
  3. Practice physical distancing—Stay six feet apart from other individuals whether inside or outside.
  4. Wipe down any work surfaces you touch.
  5. If employees need to be within six feet of someone for a prolonged period of time, wear a face shield and face mask in both administrative and clinical settings—avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. In addition, a face shield and face mask need to be worn at all times when interacting with patients.
  6. Employees must wear appropriate PPE when on site. 
Questions and Communications

We welcome your questions, suggestions, and input. We do review each question and respond appropriately, so please continue to email us—click here. Know that this is a safe space and most questions will be answered individually prior to being shared anonymously with staff.

How to Stay Informed

FAQs
  • Click here to read the most recent FAQs
  • Refer to the weekly FAQs in earlier editions of the COVID-19 Alert to see if your questions have already been answered
Please Note: If you are contacted by the media with questions about the coronavirus outbreak or for any other reason, email Christina Sanchez, Vice President, Public Affairs. The Public Relations team monitors all media coverage of AltaMed (social and traditional platforms) to uphold our reputation. If you have questions and concerns regarding media coverage, call Christina at (310) 420-1135. If you'd like to read news releases from AltaMed, visit our external website, AltaMed.org under Newsroom.