COVID-19 Command Center Update - HMH Maestro HMH …

[Pages:6]The following is an update from the Hackensack Meridian Health COVID-19 Command Center for April 15, 2020.

Reminder: Visit for the latest updates. In This Issue:

New Third Medical Group Drive-thru

Testing Site Opens NIH Offering Funding Opportunities

for COVID-19 Research Chromebook Users Guide You Asked, We Answered ? HR

Leadership Webinar In the Media

Team Members in Action Community Support Update

HMH COVID-19 Situational Update & Analysis

Reminder Tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall Meeting Keep HMH-Devices Secure; Do Not

Leave HMH-Issued Devices in Your Car

Update: HMH COVID-19 Situational Update

The following is a breakdown of the number of COVID-19 inpatient positive and those waiting for test results across our network as of April 15, 2020.

Hackensack University Medical Center Jersey Shore University Medical Center JFK University Medical Center Palisades Medical Center Raritan Bay Medical Center ? Perth Amboy Raritan Bay Medical Center ? Old Bridge Bayshore Medical Center Riverview Medical Center Ocean Medical Center Southern Ocean Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center Mountainside Medical Center HMH Long-term Care Facilities HMH Medical Group Practices HMH Urgent Care Centers HMH Homecare

Current Inpatient Positive 434 157 229 87 98 57 84 54 115 44

42 108 579 310 970 343

Total Inpatients Awaiting Test Results 18 39 15 45 26 19 21 12 37 20

11 45 87 1,445 3,938 23

Update: HMH COVID-19 Situational Analysis

The number of HMH inpatients who tested positive for COVID-19 or are awaiting COVID-19 test results has decreased .56% since yesterday. This statistic includes our long-term care facilities. The volume of COVID-19 patients at our hospitals decreased 1.4%. Although this is the second day where our numbers declined, it is too early to determine whether or not this trend will continue.

Reminder: Attend Tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall

Don't forget to join us for tomorrow's Virtual Town Hall from 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

CEO Bob Garrett will be joined by Mark Stauder, chief operating officer; Bob Garry, SVP, strategic human resources; Dr. David Perlin, chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the Center for Discovery and Innovation; Katie Reed, nurse manager, Jersey Shore University Medical Center; Tiffany Pickering, security team lead, JFK Medical Center; and Allen Kram, senior physician recruiter, Hackensack Meridian Health.

Please note, this town hall will only be available for the first 5,000 team members who log in. Please only log in with one device (do not use your phone and computer). If you miss the Virtual Town Hall, a recording will be posted to the COVID-19 resource page.

To join, select from the following options: 1) Web Browser

a) 2) Mobile Device

a) Open this link : b) Download the app if you don't have it already. c) Enter event ID : akbefwfd

New: Third Medical Group Drive-thru Testing Site Opens

Yesterday, a third centralized HMH Medical Group drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened at the outpatient imaging center on the JFK campus located across from 80 James Street in Edison. There is now a Medical Group drivethru location in each region. The site in the northern region is at Hackensack Meridian Health Fitness and Wellness Center in Maywood on Route 17 and the southern region site is located at HMH Health Village in Jackson.

Medical Group physicians at practices in the area will conduct telehealth screening visits with patients to identify and schedule appropriate appointments for COVID-19 testing. These sites are only for HMH Medical Group patients who have been prescreened and have an appointment; however, we will also accommodate HMH occupational health requests for team members as well as local first responders.

New: NIH Offering Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Research

More than two dozen accelerated federal funding opportunities are being offered by the National Institutes of Health.

HMH doctors, researchers and investigators should be aware that funding is available from a wide cross-section of agencies, including: the National Cancer Institute; the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute; the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; National Institute of General Medical Science; and others.

For more information on the opportunities, check the latest updates from the NIH here. Additionally, you can contact the HMH Office of Research Administration by emailing David Candelmo at david.candelmo@.

New: Chromebook Users Guide

Click here to access step-by-step instructions on how to use the HMH-issued Chromebooks that are being deployed for remote use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reminder: Keep HMH-Devices Secure; Do Not Leave HMH-Issued Devices in Your Car

HMH-issued laptops, Chromebooks, phones and other equipment may contain and may provide access to patient records, team member data, financial records, and other confidential information. Please take the needed actions to physically secure these devices so they are not susceptible to theft or loss. In particular, do not leave the devices in cars, which are key targets for theft.

New: You Asked, We Answered ? HR Leadership Webinar

When will merit increases go into effect? Merit increases for all eligible team members (exception of those with other dates defined by collective bargaining agreements) will go into effect on May 3, 2020 and will be reflected in paychecks beginning May 22, 2020. Your leader will discuss and/or notify you of your specific merit increase as part of the annual performance review process.

Can I work from home? HMH has implemented a temporary work from home process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Team members should speak with their leaders regarding whether or not they are eligible to work from home. It is important to note that although some positions may be approved to work from home, team members can be reassigned to areas needing coverage. This is part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that our front line team members have the help and support they need to care for our patients.

What is the process to carryover my PTO balance if I am approaching my anniversary date? Any team member with an anniversary date of April 5 ? June 1, 2020 will automatically have their time carried over and do not need to complete a request for an exception. For those team members who had an anniversary from April 1 ? 4, 2020, we are working to restore any time in excess over 80 hours (or part-time, pro-rated maximum) that may have been forfeited based upon the PTO carryover limit policy. Please note, you do not need to complete an exemption form for this adjustment.

Can I change my Dependent Care Account contributions as my situation has changed due to COVID-19? When there is a change in cost of a dependent care provider or if you change your dependent care provider, the plan allows for a change in your election. There are a variety of ways that you can consider changing your Dependent Care FSA elections at this time to support your current day care needs:

- Suspend your election. If your day care has closed during this time and is not billing you for services, you may consider suspending your election. Should you choose to do this you may reelect once your day care services resume.

- Modify your election. You may increase or decrease your election. - Add an election. Should your family needs require that you seek new provider services that

have a cost, you may add an election. This would include if an in-home family member who is caring for your child while you are working.

You can make changes to your election by completing and returning the Change Request form.

Your Source for COVID-19 Related Questions

As a reminder, the HMH COVID-19 Resource Center is your source for COVID-19 information and updates. Click on the Team Member Info tab for the latest HR questions and answers.

New: In the Media

NBC 4 New York recently interviewed Drs. Benjamin Planer and Michelle Donato about HMH's participation in the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project. Click here to watch the interview.

NBC 4 New York also interviewed Ken Sable, MD, president of HMH's Southern Region. Dr. Sable shared ways community members can help by donating PPE, making a donation to the local hospital foundation or sharing a positive message with team members over social media. The advice he gave for what people should do during this time was to stay home, call ahead before going to the ER so they can prepare, call your primary care physician or utilize telemedicine if you aren't feeling well. Click here to watch the interview.

The Wall Street Journal recently published a story about COVID-19 and the effects on the brain. Our very own Florian Thomas, MD, was part of the story. Click here to read the article.

New: Team Members in Action

Team members at Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehabilitation in Brick lined the hallway to applaud and recognize patient, Melvin Lowe, who overcame COVID-19 and was being transferred to a non-COVID-19 unit. After viewing the video, his wife sent the following message: I along with our two adult children would like to thank you all, for everything that everyone continues to do to bring my darling Melvin back to full health! There are no words that can express my joy at seeing (on video) my husband after so many days of separation, and the staff members cheering him on to VICTORY. Thank you again. Be Safe, Be Well, Be Blessed Patricia Lowe Click here to watch the video

The great Labor and Delivery team at JFK Medical Center showing their support for those caring for COVID-19 patients, including the moms on this unit.

The Tiniest of Social Distancing! While attending the Child Care Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, our toddlers are keeping some learning space between each other as they practice their social distancing skills.

Keep Sending Us Your Photos!

We want to highlight HMH team members in action during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are so many examples of team members stepping up to care for our patients and each other. Email your photos to: HMHMarketing@. Include your name, location and a brief description of the photo. Don't forget to practice social distancing when you take your photos! To view more photos and videos from throughout the network click here.

New: Community Support

Heroes Work Here. Thank You For Being Our Heroes. These banners will begin appearing at many of our facilities across the network. Thank you again to our team for being our heroes!

Hackensack Meridian At Home's office in Brick was recently decorated with Thank you posters by the family of a home care patient. Thank you to our home care team for all that you do!

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