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Pulse Employee Newsletter - October 27, 2020

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Employee Flu Clinics Added

No appointment necessary employee flu clinics will be held on the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, October 29, 2 – 4 pm, Occupational Health Services, 7th Floor
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2:30 – 5 pm, 3rd Floor Lobby
  • Tuesday, November 10, 8 – 9 am, Occupational Health Services 7th Floor
  • Thursday, November 12, 11 am – 2:30 pm, 3rd Floor Lobby

Get Answers to Your Frequently Asked Flu Vaccination Questions

We know that getting a flu vaccine this fall is more important than ever, not only to reduce the risk from flu but also to help conserve health care resources. In order to keep yourself, your colleagues and our patients healthy, all Mass General Brigham employees must receive a flu vaccine before November 13. Learn where you can get your flu shot, what you need to do after you get your flu shot, how you can get a free flu shot at CVS if you do not have a Mass General Brigham health plan and important flu vaccination deadlines. Find answers to these flu vaccination questions and more on The Pulse.

Become a Virtual Academic Advocate at JP Manning Elementary School

Facilitated by Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital’s Community Health and Wellness Department, the Academic Advocate Program at JP Manning Elementary School pairs BWFH staff members with fourth- through sixth-grade students who face difficulties in and/or out of school. The program is designed to help students build skills and grow confidence, particularly this year when some students are struggling with virtual learning. If you’re interested in becoming an Academic Advocate for the 2020-2021 school year and are available to meet virtually twice a month for 30 minutes with your assigned student, contact BWFH’s Community Health Program Coordinator Katie Plante.

BWFH Celebrates National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week

National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week 2020, October 25 – 31 recognizes the plant, maintenance, and engineering staffs within our organization. These teams work tirelessly to address the facilities at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and share in the spirit of compassionate treatment and understand the importance of a healing environment. These teams ensure that our facility systems are working efficiently and safely. We are all very grateful to have such a fantastic facility and engineering team.

Open Enrollment is Here! Things to Consider for 2021

Open Enrollment for your 2021 benefits runs October 26 to November 13. Everything you need to know can be found on the 2021 Open Enrollment page on Ask myHR, including detailed information about your Mass General Brigham benefit offerings, including health plans and dental and vision coverage. You will also find:

  • Step-by-step enrollment instructions
  • Videos, rate sheets, enrollment guides and medical plan comparison charts
  • Schedule of informational events

Important things to know as you consider your enrollment choices:

  • There are no cost increases for medical, dental and vision.
  • New medical ID cards for 2021 will be issued if you are enrolled in an employee health plan through AllWays Health Partners.
  • Does the Short-Term Disability buy-up make sense for you?

Read the full Open Enrollment article on The Pulse to learn more.

MGH Institute of Health Professions Panel to Discuss Health Implications of 2020 Election

The MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) is presenting a free, virtual event “What’s at Stake? Health Implications of the Election” on Monday, October 26, noon-1:30 p.m.

MGH IHP faculty experts Nara Gavini, Alex Hoyt, Elissa Ladd, Josh Merson, Lisa Quinn, Kathy Simmonds and Diane Smith will discuss how the results of the upcoming election could impact health care delivery, access to insurance, scope of practice, health justice and health professions. The panel will be moderated by Karen Donelan, the Stuart H. Altman Chair in U.S. Health Policy at Brandeis University.

Pillars of Excellence Awards

COVID-19 Updates

Coping With COVID-19: EAP Webinar Series

EAP is here to help you during this challenging time. We have created a webinar training series to support employees and managers’ emotional wellbeing, remote work and financial wellbeing. They will be recorded and posted on the EAP website (eap.partners.org). For more information or to speak confidentially with an EAP counselor, call the EAP at 866-724-4327.

Safe Care Commitment Spotlight: Dining Guidelines

We’re doing our best to do everything right – masking within 6 feet, washing our hands, monitoring symptoms, staying home when sick and getting our flu shots. But we know that up to 50 percent of people who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may not have symptoms when they are initially infectious. That means we have to keep doing everything we can to keep all of us safe. This includes being cautious when we need to remove our masks to eat or drink. Upholding our Safe Care Commitment during meal breaks can be challenging – but it can be done by following these guidelines.

Dining Guidelines

Save the Date

You Make Me So Mad!
Tuesday, Oct 27
12 to 1 pm
EAP Webinar

Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Tuesday, October 27
1 to 1:30 pm
Huvos Auditorium

Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, October 27
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby

How to Stay Healthy While Working Remotely
Wednesday, October 28
12 to 12:45 pm
EAP Webinar

De-Escalation RECERTIFICATION Training (AVADE, Trauma Informed Care, CO, Restraint/Seclusion, Care of the Suicidal Patient)
Wednesday, October 28
3 to 7 pm
Tynan 2 Conference Room

Employee Flu Clinic
Thursday, October 29
2 to 4 pm
Occupational Health Office

Faulkner Fit After Work Meetup
Tuesday, November 3
4 to 5 pm
Meet in Atrium Lobby

RUOK?
Wednesday, November 4
12 to 12:45 pm
EAP Webinar

Employee Flu Clinic
Wednesday, November 4
2:30 to 5 pm
3rd Floor Lobby Outside Chapel

Managing Grief and Anxiety during COVID-19
Thursday, November 5
1 to 2 pm
EAP Webinar

De-Escalation Training (AVADE, Trauma Informed Care, CO, Restraint/Seclusion, Care of the Suicidal Patient)
Friday, November 6
8 am to 4 pm
Huvos Auditorium

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