Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. PDF Lehigh Valley Health Network Policy for COVID and Influenza Vaccines hbbd```b`` ),rD"`,R . If LVHN employees covered by this policy are vaccinated outside of LVHN clinics, LVPG practices or Employee Health Services, they must provide evidence of immunization to This is truly an extraordinary time to join the Lehigh Valley Health Network. Staff may use any type of paid leave to accommodate the need to stay home or leave campus early. See the Pennsylvania Department of Health siteor Lehigh's HWC site for lists of local testing resources. 389 0 obj <> endobj Call 610-861-8080, select 5 to bypass menu and enter extension 21237. CDC guidance reported that in most cases cleaning alone removes virus particles on surfaces. Contact your school or place of employment about specific COVID-19 guidelines before returning. Does Lehigh have COVID-19 related health services for staff and faculty? Vision exams Onsite services are performed at the same cost of the service in-clinic plus an hourly fee and travel for the medical personnel performing the specific service (s). HUMo0Wh`na0o5V m(T8v,")hi4, [Yp^na\AFJP,Z.(.LUaXX~W1wn-@=+6VA# All rights reserved (About Us). Once you've found out you've been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you should contact your primary care provider to meet virtually. Why is Lehigh requiring COVID vaccination and boosters for students, faculty and staff? In July, LVHN was the only regional health network to become part of the Pfizer booster shot trial, again, leading the way in curbing the spread of COVID-19. If you experience or witness a situation in which members of our community, regardless of whether they are students, faculty, staff, or visitors are not adhering to these standards, you have the following options: If you can safely address the concern directly with the individual or group, you may do so by reminding them of University standards and our shared responsibility in promoting a healthy, safe and inclusive learning and working environment. For faculty and staff, there are other forms of vaccination proof that may also be used for employer documentation. While Occupational Health services are vital, taking employees off the worksite is always an investment in time. While no vaccine provides a guarantee against infection, COVID vaccination and the booster are effective at preventing serious illness and death and continue to be the best protection against the spread of new and more contagious variants of the virus. I received a bill for a COVID-19 diagnostic test - what should I do? 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Employees with exemptions continue to receive weekly COVID-19 testing, Downs said. O'Donnell doesn't agree with the area's major hospitals - LVHN, St. Lukes and Good Shepherd- which are mandating all their employees get the COVID-19 vaccine. < Your provider will advise you about COVID-19 testing and quarantining during your virtual visit. Faculty or staff should not request information about students vaccination status. Some local health care workers say they won't roll up their sleeves for Students with an approved exemption will be required to comply with the university's COVID-19 surveillance testing program and other preventive measures including, but not limited to, masking, social distancing and isolation/quarantine protocols, as determined by the university. Another recent study from Israel, which also hasnt been published or peer-reviewed yet, showed natural immunity provided longer-lasting and stronger protection against infection, symptomatic disease and hospitalization due to the delta variant than the Pfizer vaccine. Visit the Vaccination Resources page on the Coronavirus Information Center for more information about Lehigh's policies. LVHN has provided Lehigh with an employee guide that includes complete information for accessing their services. Isolation:separates those who are sick with COVID-19 from those who do not have it to prevent the spread of the virus. 23504 or Christine.Wolfe@lvhn.org . If you seek a test with an independent testing site, you will also need to contact the Bailey Health Center if you test positive for COVID-19. Isolation typically lasts 5 days after a positive test result, with required mask-wearing for 5 additional days. Will Lehigh's vaccine and booster requirements remain in place following the US Supreme Court's OSHA ruling? Both. For students who are experiencing symptoms, we have partnered with the Lehigh Valley Health Network as a supplemental resource to provide access to their 24/7 nurse triage line (1-888-402-LVHN). Lehigh medical benefits include behavioral health coverage. If you are covered under one of the Universitys medical plans and if you, or any of your covered dependents, have received a COVID-19 diagnostic test for which you received a bill for the visit and/or test, and would like to have our office request that Capital Blue Cross review the claim, please complete the following Google Form: 2021 COVID-19 Testing Claim Review Request. We understand that some students are hesitant to report a positive test for fear of falling behind in classes. In addition to the health network's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Nester said LVHN remains focused on delivering the highest quality care to people in each community it serves. The HWC will then be able to provide the documentation a professor might require for your missing class. We are the region's largest employer and the health care provider of choice for more people in the region. \@[gp7~Ijm]@.LHW@s;>\Cb+n2ift3tK[-gOGFJ*E=-5ZrrAxQ!5o95=-B ! .~ Please do not send us any additional information other than what is requested in the form above. See the. If you don't feel well: Stay home and notify your supervisor or department chair. Quarantine: separates and restricts the movements of those who were exposed to COVID-19 to see if they become sick. LVHN president gives annual report - Times News Online Fact check: Workers fired over vaccination can be denied unemployment LVHN to begin administering updated COVID booster shots Monday The percent of fresh air will be adjusted to as high as possible based on outdoor temperatures, humidity, and the capacity of the unit to heat/cool the desired percent of fresh air. Wear a mask in your home when youre unable to socially distance. GO: The Campaign for LehighBe part of the most ambitious fundraising and engagement effort in Lehigh's history. If you received monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma after you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 to prevent you from getting sick, you should wait 30 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. And Good Shepherd, which gave employees until Oct. 15, reported a 99% compliance rate among its workforce of about 1,200 people, including 71 who received exemptions or deferments. A recent study by researchers at Rockefeller University, which hasnt been published or peer-reviewed, found that natural infection can create B cells, a type of white blood cell, that produce more potent antibodies for fighting COVID-19 and its variants than the B cells created after vaccination. Refer to our isolation and quarantining protocol for what to expect if you live on or off campus. We recognize this is a difficult time for faculty, staff and families. I am vaccinated but am experiencing COVID-like symptoms. Lehigh Valley Health Network is closing five medical offices in Lehigh and Northampton counties, according to a letter that, LVHN spokesman Brian Downs confirmed, was sent to some employees. \w `SHF$""\ypG >q]GUH.8Ap PTcdFdTzA$'D1d)=/UI@GF/m=8 |4&_55=y4gI:_] ZfsH/2L9>z 9A5K'QkNg. #`4Kx\aXNUmkSiXsl'+M_'uf~l This is fastest way to line up for COVID vaccine, LVHN says St. Lukes is based in the Bethlehem area. Even as school board . LVHN, St. Luke's, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to require LVHN will provide vaccinations to employees through employee health services and to all personnel through designated LVHN COVID-19 clinic locations. Once the isolation period has been completed and an individual is cleared to return to work or school, evidence of a negative test is not required. Low-cost health insurance for employees CME reimbursement and time outside of normal PTO to take classes, attend conferences etc. Faculty with questions about medical exemptions or general information related to the process for submitting vaccination information should contact the Provosts Office at provost@lehigh.edu and staff should contact Human Resources at inhro@lehigh.edu. If you fall into the CDC-defined category of people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 due to a, , you may submit a confidential request for a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act by submitting these forms through email at, If you are 65 years of age or older (another higher risk category defined by the CDC) or do not have an underlying medical condition but are generally concerned about returning to campus, please talk with your department chair or supervisor about modifications (such as flexplace arrangements, flexible schedules or workspace modifications) that may allow you to perform your position accountabilities effectively and productively. Some readers want LVHN to reveal department of employee with coronavirus. Some of the more common onsite services performed include: Onsite services are performed at the same cost of the service in-clinic plus an hourly fee and travel for the medical personnel performing the specific service(s). LVHN has provided Lehigh with an employee guide that includes complete information for accessing their services. Rudy Miller may be reached at rmiller@lehighvalleylive.com. PDF Please bring the following with you to your medical assessment The facility is opening due to the increased demand for COVID-19 testing. The health network. Natural immunity has come up in lawsuits across the nation, with some arguing that they shouldnt have to get the vaccine because they already had COVID-19. Less than 1% chose to leave, Downs said. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, available to health professionals for about a year, a milestone of 200 million people fully vaccinated, cases and hospitalizations are spiking again, largely driven by the unvaccinated population. Read more below for work-related resources. Approximately 7.6 million Pennsylvanians 59% of the states population are fully vaccinated, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently corrected the data to weed out duplicate reports. To better support the health and safety of Lehigh faculty and staff as we return to campus, the University has partnered with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) for occupational health services and medical consultation for planning purposes. provides location information for COVID vaccines and boosters. We have prepared guidance on what to do if you are feeling sick and suspect you have COVID-19. However, Bidens orders have faced significant opposition by Republicans in both the judicial and legislative branches of government. Dr. Alex Benjamin . (Cant see the Pa. case rate chart? St. Luke's, LVHN employees with natural COVID immunity can defer Widespread vaccination in the fall allowed us to operate as an in-person campus. %%EOF This benefit is available to all Lehigh staff and faculty, regardless of whether they participate in the University's medical insurance plans. HUn8}WTI,m\B`AeDr}i;C M (qx33t|u/nn\,c3e0]uW}^O'WA\U Avoid sharing household items such as dishes, eating utensils, cups and towels. You may also consult with Human Resources at. Faculty and staff noncompliance will be addressed at the college and stem level as a violation of workplace and university policy. Full information about Lehigh's partnership with LVHN for COVID-19 related employee health services. Fewer than 1% of LVHNs nearly 20,000 employees chose to leave rather than get vaccinated. From low to high risk, the levels are: green, yellow, orange and red. >, believe they have symptoms in line with COVID-19, occupational health services partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), the CDC about how to "Isolate If You Are Sick,", Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report. ReadLehigh's isolation and quarantine policy. Almost everyone who works at the Lehigh Valleys biggest hospital networks tens of thousands of health care employees has now been vaccinated against COVID-19. Faculty should indicate to students how they plan to support students who need to be in isolation. What should I do? Being vaccinated is essential to save lives and finally end this pandemic, the health system CEOs said in the joint statement. No. This story was updated Tuesday to indicate Lehigh Valley Health Network has decided to update its policy; previously the health network had been discussing doing so. The university is developing a new process for faculty and staff to confirm their vaccination status. Call 888-402-LVHN or visit LVHN.org/virtualcare to learn about virtual care options. Hospital Chain Won't Require Employees Who Had COVID-19 to Get Steve Novak may be reached at snovak@lehighvalleylive.com. Will the university share who is vaccinated and unvaccinated? Read more about COVID-19 symptoms, treatmentand on-campus testing for students on this page. "Our health care systems continue to combat the ongoing COVID-19 virus and are committed to the safety of every patient in our care and every colleague on our team," said a joint statement. 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So will clinics at LVHN hospitals in Hazleton and Pottsville. Can we keep it if it makes us feel more comfortable? Our journalism needs your support. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The hotline is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30. Do I need to get a booster even if I am fully vaccinated and/or tested positive for COVID? Given the unpredictability of COVID in general and delta in particular, our best defense is universal vaccination, the sooner the better, Zurlo said. Faculty and staff noncompliance will be addressed at the college and stem level as a violation of workplace and university policy. St. Luke's and LVHN employees who caught COVID-19 to defer getting the Filter changes will continue to follow ASHRAE guidelines. You should contact your primary care physician first and follow their advice, including scheduling a COVID-19 test, if recommended. Those who test positive and have not been on campus or in close proximity are still encouraged to contact her. Health Research; Employee Wellness Programs; More information on Community.

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