endstream endobj 393 0 obj <>stream Is there support for University staff and faculty (and their dependents) for mental health needs during this period? 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. Medical and Allied Health Staff Code of Behavior Medical Staff Bylaws ( Please log into the LVHN Employee Network to view) Professional Practice Evaluation Policy and Procedure Medical Staff Information: Medical Staff Citizenship Requirements Allied Health Professional Information: Advanced Practice Clinicians Charter 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. PA-07 COVID-19 Testing Sites Lehigh Valley Health Network COVID-19 Assess and Test Locations Instructions (apply to each location) "We have opened LVHN COVID-19 Assess and Test locations throughout the region to minimize our community's exposure to COVID-19. "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. ReadLehigh's isolation and quarantine policy. 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. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Caitlin Leidy at crl215@lehigh.edu or Patricia Florkowski at pjg209@lehigh.edu. Some staff members may still feel uncomfortable coming to campus due to concerns about their health. If you want your COVID-19 vaccination quickly, sign up for or enroll in a MyLVHN account. For more information, visit the Human Resources website. 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. Leif Greiss is a reporter covering hospitals and health care in the Lehigh Valley. Our success in returning to our vibrant on-campus experience will take the efforts of all of us, individually and collectively. Easterly said most employers at the moment arent allowing employees to defer vaccination because of natural immunity but the situation is developing and that could change. The dividers at these locations will remain in place at present. Lehigh students, faculty and staff should follow the guidance provided by the Health and Wellness Center (for students) and Lehighs occupational health nursefrom LVHN(for faculty and staff). If a student volunteers such information, faculty must not ask about the reasons why a student is or is not vaccinated. >, 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. I am vaccinated but am experiencing COVID-like symptoms. The situation is not as dire as last years surge, before the public had any access to COVID-19 vaccines, but the roughly 60% of the U.S. population that is fully vaccinated is not enough to prevent hot spots. We are the region s largest employer and the . If you receive a positive test from an outside source, be sure to let the Health and Wellness Center know and to upload your results on your health center portal. prd|^DLL{!"2Jl[>!(/$+Jf|vP]3t"fHs Cu TowZ;,HKZ*2+aCvOPH;!cWp0iCiAfJiqbU,9\2"+$@K<8 d#SqZ7'!OE%.^~'eQ5% v7Xa;gc^qomH}ZvoW!62O)7O3]pikx=^H[02JJzCss{hw]y@)Qs^ |m x < Widespread vaccination in the fall allowed us to operate as an in-person campus. What do I do? Lehighs faculty and staff are central to the universitys function of supporting students and elevating its research and educational mission. Why is Lehigh requiring a COVID booster shot for all eligible students, faculty, and staff? Please do not send us any additional information other than what is requested in the form above. St. Lukes and LVHN still encouraging employees with natural immunity to get the vaccine to maximize their protection against the viral infection. Once youve found out youve been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you should contact your primary care provider to meet virtually. Faculty or staff should not request information about students vaccination status. But even as the U.S. closes in on a milestone of 200 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, cases and hospitalizations are spiking again, including in highly inoculated corners of the country like New England. COVID Vaccine Policy . It has been brought to the attention of Human Resources that some healthcare providers may be submitting incorrect billing codes to Capital Blue Cross when a patient receives a COVID-19 diagnostic test, resulting in the patient being responsible for a copay or coinsurance for the visit. 23504orChristine.Wolfe@lvhn.org. The Morning Call. LVHN is one of the nation's most advanced health networks, offering comprehensive care in 95 clinical specialties. A video visit is also an option. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Keep up with the latest info on corona in Munich (in German) What it means for you when you come to LVHN. Lehigh Valley Health Network saw significant success from its vaccine mandate with the vast majority of employees choosing to get the vaccine, network officials report. 23504orChristine.Wolfe@lvhn.organd notify her of your condition. In addition, Lehigh's Employee Assistance Program (Integrated Behavioral Health) can be helpful for you and your dependents even if you don't participate in the Lehigh medical plan. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. hbbd```b`` ),rD"`,R Though the decision was sent to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals for review, that court is unlikely to make a decision until mid-December. Medical Information Request and Verification Form. Are there any additional sick leave accommodations provided for staff? However, Bidens orders have faced significant opposition by Republicans in both the judicial and legislative branches of government. Filter changes will continue to follow ASHRAE guidelines. 8. endstream endobj 395 0 obj <>stream Phone: 610 -402-1880 Fax: 610-402-1203 Boosters are a necessary component of our health and safety protocols to support a successful semester on campus, including in-person instruction and activities. Working on Campus. If you test positive for COVID, contact the university's Employee Health Nurse Case Manager from Lehigh Valley Health Network, Christine Wolfe, RN, at 610-861-8080 ext. The CDC offers more guidance on boosters, including eligibility, on the CDC website and Vaccines.gov provides location information for COVID vaccines and boosters. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. For all undergraduate and graduate students: If a student tests positive for COVID-19, including those living off-campus, the student must self-isolate for a minimum of 5 days. Faculty or staff members with symptoms should stay home and notify your supervisor or department chair. From low to high risk, the levels are: green, yellow, orange and red. The one at its hospital in East Stroudsburg will close on February 3. On Sept. 9, President Joe Biden issued executive orders that, among other things, would have required private businesses with more than 100 employees to have their employees either get their COVID-19 shots or get tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis and would have had a deadline of Jan. 4. If you are out of work because you have been quarantined due to possible exposure to COVID19 or have tested positive for COVID19 yourself, follow the instructions regarding illness or exposure on the HR website. Out of a workforce approximately 20,000 strong, 97% are fully vaccinated. Every employer can handle it in a different way because theres no set standard for that type of exemption, Easterly said. The health network. Fewer than 1% of LVHNs nearly 20,000 employees chose to leave rather than get vaccinated. What should I do? If you have questions, please call Employee Health Services at the number below. Remdesivir Intravenous Therapy Now Offered Exclusively at New Infusion Site, Heart Complication (Myocarditis) Rare After COVID-19 Vaccination, We Are Family: Vaccine Clinic Brings Vaccines to Hazleton, COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters and Third Shots, COVID-positive patients must mask if able when staff are present in the room, Mask strongly encouragedwhen not eating or drinking, Permitted to visit LVHN employees and non-COVID-19 patients, Pet visits must be authorized by a physician, Follow guidelines for area(s) to be visited. LVHNs deadline for non-union employees to comply with the mandate was Nov. 12 and the deadline for union employees at LVH-Hazelton, LVH-Pocono and LVH-Schuylkill was Nov. 30. Where can students, faculty and staff get a COVID test in the local community? At these locations, we will screen, assess, test and keep you safe. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, Job Placement Success & Postgraduate Education, Medical Information Request & Verification Form, COVID-19 Health Services from LVHN for Staff and Faculty, 2021 COVID-19 Testing Claim Review Request, Read more about COVID-19 symptoms, treatmentand on-campus testing for students on this page. St. Lukes is based in the Bethlehem area. What are the current campus status and protocols? Note to supervisors and department chairs: Staff and faculty are not required to divulge that the reason for their absence is due to a COVID-19 isolation or quarantine. Employees with exemptions continue to receive weekly COVID-19 testing, Downs said. If I received a medical or religious exemption from Lehighs COVID Vaccination requirement, do I need to submit any additional documentation? Any faculty or staff member who has been on campus or in close proximity to other Lehigh community members and receives a positive COVID-19 test result must notify Christine Wolfe and notify Lehigh by following the instructions in the COVID-19 Return to Campus Employee Health Guide. Health Matters Blog; Services Listing; Pay Bill; Health Encyclopedia; Find a Provider; For Referring Physicians at the University of Rochester; . >Students living on- or off-campus who believe they have symptoms in line with COVID-19should call the Lehigh Health and Wellness Center (HWC) at 610-758-3870. Read more about COVID-19 symptoms, treatmentand on-campus testing for students on this page. 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). 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. Please subscribe today to lehighvalleylive.com. That's the message from Lehigh Valley Health Network, according to a news release. Faculty and staff noncompliance will be addressed at the college and stem level as a violation of workplace and university policy. 23504 or Christine.Wolfe@lvhn.org and notify her of your condition. In August, Lehigh Valley Health Network, St. Lukes University Health Network and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network made the shots a requirement, setting individual deadlines for employees to get vaccinated, get an exemption or quit.