November 4, 2020 @ 5:15 p.m.
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Every Wednesday, Dr. Sherrill Brown, Medical Director, Infection Prevention, Berenice Constant, Vice President, Government Affairs and Civic Engagement, and Steven Satzger, Director, Learning and Training, give an update for clinic and corporate line of business leaders.
You can read today's notes here.
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Questions & Communications
We welcome your questions, suggestions and input. We do review each and respond appropriately, so please continue to email us—click here. Know that this is a safe space and that most questions will be answered individually prior to being shared anonymously with staff.
How to Stay Informed
- Wednesday morning COVID-19 huddles
- Wednesday afternoon COVID-19 Alerts emailed to all employees
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COVID-19 resource and policy pages on Town Square
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altamed.org/coronavirus
- Periodic emails, as needed
FAQs
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Click here to read the weekly FAQs
- Refer to the weekly FAQs in earlier editions of the COVID-19 Alert to see if your questions have already been answered
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Q & A of the Week
Q: In anticipation of the second wave of the coronavirus, are we stocking up on PPE (N95) so we will not be shorthanded during the spike?
From the COVID-19 Response Team
A: We have already stocked up on PPE and have enough overall numbers of N95 masks to get us through this winter and spring. For those staff members who are fitted for some masks that have been unavailable on the market, we recommend trying to get refitted with some of our more plentiful masks, including the BYD mask that fits up to 90 percent of those who fit tested for it. Supply Chain also has the fit testing solution in stock if needed.
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COVID-19 Surge and Tracker
COVID is on the rise again across the nation and we expect to see an increase in Los Angeles and Orange counties. We are watching our office visits closely to monitor a rise in cases and to be prepared in case there is a surge.
Click here to see where Southern California and every county in California stands.
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Flu Vaccinations Continue for Employees and Patients
Flu vaccines will be offered to all employees until March 2021. Please see below for ways to schedule your flu vaccine or submit your information:
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Influenza Surveillance Report
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Flu Vaccination Raffle Winners!
Dr. Sherrill Brown congratulates the clinics with employee vaccination rates at or above 80 percent. Of these clinics and by random selection, AltaMed Medical Group–Orange will receive a treat from Dr. Brown. In addition, AltaMed Dental Group–Huntington Beach had a 100 percent employee vaccination rate and will also receive a special treat. Lastly, and again by random selection of all employees who were vaccinated, Guisela Lazo from AltaMed Dental Group–East Los Angeles, 1st Street will receive a $100 prize generously donated by Dr. Brown.
Finally, congratulations to the weekly flu vaccination raffle winners listed below!
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Staying Safe During Flu Season and COVID
This is a reminder for all of us to adhere to the safety guidelines below:
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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.
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Maintain hand hygiene – Staff should have easy access to hand sanitizer dispensers to clean hands frequently, and should wash hands for 20 seconds at a time.
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Practice physical distancing – Six feet apart from other individuals whether inside or outside.
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Wipe down any work surfaces you touch.
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Patient-facing staff, including front office if no plexiglass barrier is used, should wear a face shield or eye covering in addition to a face mask—avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
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Employees must wear appropriate PPE when on site.
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Reminders from Human Resources
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment continues until November 20. Please refer to the November 2 memo sent to all employees by the Benefits Department for detailed information, including open enrollment webinar dates and times.
Unidos Financial Coaching
Employees can receive free financial coaching through Unidos. To take advantage, please email LiveWell with your name, phone number, and employee ID number. A representative will contact you to start the coaching. If you have any questions, please contact Employee Wellness.
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In the News
Congratulations to Efrain Talamantes, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Health Services, for being selected by Managed Health Care Executive magazine for its annual "10 Emerging Industry Leaders" feature. Dr. Talamantes is featured on pages 20-21.
According to the magazine, the 10 "are among the best and the brightest: dedicated, smart, idealistic, creative." The magazine continues, "We were also struck this year by the amazing variety and diversity that this year's list of 10 emerging healthcare leaders exemplifies—in healthcare itself as well as among the people who work in it."
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Please Note: If you are contacted by the media with questions about the coronavirus outbreak or for any other reason, please email Veronica Orozco, Sr. Manager, Public Relations. 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, please call Veronica at (323) 482-3073. If you'd like to read news releases from AltaMed, visit our external website, AltaMed.org under Newsroom.
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