Memorial Day Observance

On Monday, we observe Memorial Day — a day for looking back in gratitude and ahead in anticipation. We look back to honor those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military. We also look back to honor our team members and all others who have put their lives on the line to protect our country and its citizens. Shifting from looking back to looking ahead, Memorial Day marks the start of summer, a time to enjoy vacations, family gatherings, and outdoor activities. Wherever and however you spend this holiday, stay safe and well. To all team members who will spend the day caring for our patients, your service is appreciated!

Memorial Day Impacts | Monday, May 31

• Parking and Transportation Modifications | The University Transit Service bus and Health System Transit shuttle service will not operate on Memorial Day. Team members may park in the South Garage on Crispell Drive and the 11th Street Garage (level D and above only) midnight to 11:59 p.m. The Medical Center Courtesy Shuttle will operate on the weekend schedule, running every 60 minutes, from 7:20 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. UtoCar will operate normally.
• Clinics Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
• UVA Health Update on Hiatus | The next edition will be sent on Wednesday, June 2. 

COVID-19

Lost Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card? Download a Replacement | The Health Information Technology team has worked wonders again and are receiving a lot of positive feedback as a result. Thanks to their programming, testing and debugging work, team members and patients who received their COVID vaccination at UVA Health can now download a replacement  vaccination card using this link. 

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Operations

Additional Visitation at UVA Health Facilities | Begins Tuesday, June 1 | UVA Health will permit additional visitation to its inpatient units, Emergency Department, outpatient clinics, and procedural areas. Please see the updated Visitor Restriction Policy: Team Member Guidance-Effective June 1 on the COVID-19 Resources site. Questions can be directed to Bush Bell at bush.bell@virginia.edu. Read more on Connect. 

Happenings

Final Reminder: Medical Center PTO Cash Out Ends May 30 | Medical Center team members with at least 40 hours paid time off (PTO) may request a cash out through Sunday, May 30. Payments will be included in paychecks on Friday, June 4. Check Workday for instructions on the PTO cash-out process.

Save the Date: UVA Health Town Hall | Wednesday, June 9 | noon-1 p.m. | What are the top priorities and latest developments at UVA Health? Get the scoop by attending the upcoming town hall meeting with Craig Kent, MD, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, and other UVA Health leaders. Based on team member feedback, the agenda will include time for a live Q&A exchange in addition to answering pre-submitted questions. Watch your inbox for the agenda, the meeting link, and an invitation to submit questions in advance.

Appreciation

Vascular Team Exceeds Patient-Care Standards Amidst Pandemic | The Vascular Quality Initiative recently recognized the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery for outstanding performance for long-term follow-up during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In fact, the team exceeded the 90% benchmark! Thank you to the doctors, nurses, access team members, coordinators, and other team members who assist with vascular surgery for providing continued exemplary care.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021

Visitor Restrictions Easing

In response to guidance from the CDC, recent updates from the University, from the Governor’s Office, and in addition to lower COVID positivity rates and declining COVID census, visitor restriction policy and team member guidance has been revised, effective June 1, 2021. In all service areas restrictions are eased, some back to pre-COVID policies. Please see the updated Visitor Restriction Policy: Team Member Guidance-Effective June 1 on the COVID Resource site. Questions can be directed to Bush Bell.

COVID-19 

Class of 2021: Nurse at Center of Pandemic Response Finds Renewed Personal Mission [UVA Today] | TrishaDurfee has emerged as a leader in UVA Health’s COVID effort, even as she continued her nursing career in the Medical Center — and wrapped up the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the UVA School of Nursing. On Friday, she walked the Lawn, fulfilling a childhood dream. Read more.

3 Quick Snapshots of UVA Health Vaccination Activities (As of 5/24/21)
How many doses of COVID-19 vaccine has UVA Health administered?

How many UVA Health team members have been vaccinated?

How many members of the newly eligible community groups — tweens and teens — have been vaccinated by UVA Health?

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Operations

Parking and Transportation Modifications | Memorial Day Holiday | The University Transit Service bus and Health System Transit shuttle service will not operate Monday, May 31. Team members may park in the South Garage on Crispell Drive and 11th Street Garage (level D and above only) Monday, May 31, midnight-11:59 p.m. The Medical Center Courtesy Shuttle will operate on the weekend schedule, running every 60 minutes, from 7:20 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. UtoCar will operate normally.

Medical Center Timecard Guidance for Memorial Day Holiday | Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. Medical Center biweekly timecard deadlines remain the same, and team members need to submit their timecards no later than noon on May 31. Team members are encouraged to submit their time early, if possible, such as at the end of your last worked shift of the pay period. This will expedite the process for managers who must have all time approved by 2 p.m. on May 31. 

Happenings

Final Call: I-9 Forms Are Due | Last Day for In-Person Documentation is Thursday, May 27 | If you were hired as a UVA Health team member between April 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, please check your email for a message from HR about providing documents to complete your I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification) in person. Completing this form is a requirement of employment at UVA Health.

Nominate a Team for the Charles L. Brown Award | Deadline: Monday, June 21, 5 p.m. | The annual Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality goes to a care team who has worked to improve quality and patient safety. Sponsored by the Department of Quality and Performance Improvement, the award includes a $10,000 prize. For questions, contact Jeff Lucas, Director, Performance Improvement, at 434.243.1755 or jl2bd@virginia.edu. Apply now.

2021 Annual Retraining | Deadline: Wednesday, June 30 | Members of the UVA Health community have been assigned the 2021 Annual Retraining course in Workday Learning. Full project details and FAQs can be found on the Annual Training project webpage.

Hoos Well Challenge for UVA Children’s | Ongoing | Don’t forget to log in and attest to your healthy activities daily in order to earn $50 in rewards to redeem as gift cards or to donate in support of our smallest Hoos receiving care at UVA Children’s. Details.

Do You Know a Nursing Assistant Deserving of Recognition? Nominate Them! | Deadline: Sunday, June 6 | Nominate a nursing assistant for one of four awards: Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year, Patient Care Technician of the Year, Specialty Technician of the Year, and Certified Medical Assistant of the Year. Awards will be presented during National Nursing Assistant Week, June 17-24. See the nomination form for eligibility, criteria, and to nominate. 

Appreciation

Thank You for the Pop-Up Clinic | UVA Health has been hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics each Friday on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Kristin Dinwiddie, who works across Grounds, recently attended one of these and shared her experience. 

Last Friday, she and her husband went to the Downtown Mall. Dinwiddie says they were afraid they might have to stand in a long line in the heat while masked, but were surprised by the speed of the process. They arrived right at 3 p.m. and were not met with a long line but by UVA Health team members “who made the registration process simple and pleasant. The nursing staff was great, not surprisingly, but while we were sitting having coffee afterwards, one of the registration staff was walking by and stopped to check on us.”  This was service and care that she described as “above and beyond.”

Although she works on the Academic side, Dinwiddie says that “the UVA Health team made me super proud to be a distant member of the UVA Health family.”

Thanks to all who have a hand in making these pop-up vaccination clinics such a success. (And thanks to Kristin for taking time to share her appreciation for the team. Kind words are always welcome!)

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MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021

New Mask Policy Now in Effect

In response to new guidance from the CDC and recent updates from the University, the UVA Health mask policy revision reflects these updates while maintaining the highest level of safety for patients and team members. This policy applies to UVA Health team members only. Patients, families, and visitors will continue to follow universal masking protocols when within UVA Health facilities. Read details on Connect. 

COVID-19

Emergency Department to Offer COVID Vaccine to Patients | Starts Tuesday, May 25 |The Emergency Department is launching a pilot program through which patients will be offered the Johnson & Johnson vaccine between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. seven days a week. Nurses and residents will help identify patients who are interested in getting vaccinated. For more information, contact Robert D’Eramo, Assistant Manager, Pharmacy Clinical Operations, at red3a@virginia.edu.

How Soon Can We Get Back to Normal? [Connect] | As medical director of Employee Health, Josh Eby, MD, explains, emerging from the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic will occur in steps, some of which are happening now. Returning to normal will depend on vaccination rates and continues to be a race against time. Read more on Connect.

What Parents of Tweens and Teens Are Asking About COVID Vaccine [Connect] | UVA pediatric providers have addressed some of the biggest concerns for young people from allergic reactions to fear of needles. Read more on Connect. 

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Operations

Timecard Guidance for Memorial Day Holiday | Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. Medical Center biweekly timecard deadlines remain the same, and team members need to submit their timecards no later than noon on May 31. Team members are encouraged to submit their time early, if possible, such as at the end of your last worked shift of the pay period. This will expedite the process for managers who must have all time approved by 2 p.m. on May 31. 

Deadline Reminder: I-9 Forms Are Due | Last Day for In-Person Documentation Is Thursday, May 27 | If you were hired as a UVA Health team member between April 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, please check your email for a message from HR about providing documents to complete your I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification) in person. Completing this form is a requirement of employment at the Medical Center.

Happenings

Medical Center PTO Cash Out Deadline Is May 30 | Medical Center team members with at least 40 hours paid time off (PTO) may request a cash out through Sunday, May 30. Payments will be included in paychecks on Friday, June 4. Check Workday for instructions on the PTO cash-out process.

Medical Center Carpet Replacement Project to Close Call Rooms This Week | Monday, May 24-Sunday, May 30 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | University Hospital | Zero Level | Sections of call rooms and corridors on the zero level will be inaccessible on specific days during this time. The impact schedule is posted in the call suite. Call rooms will be available overnight, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Webinar: Effective Strategies for Managing Your Emotional Well-Being | Wednesday, May 26 | noon-1 p.m. | Manage powerful emotions, cope with pain, and rediscover and maintain joy with effective, evidence-based coping strategies. Understand the importance of self-compassion and forgiveness in regulating emotions and promoting a content and happy life. Register.

Save the Date: UVA Health Town Hall | Wednesday, June 9 | noon-1 p.m. | What are the top priorities and latest developments at UVA Health? Get the scoop by attending the upcoming town hall meeting with Craig Kent, MD, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, and other UVA Health leaders. Based on team member feedback, the agenda will include 20 minutes for a live Q&A exchange in addition to answering pre-submitted questions. Watch your inbox for the agenda, the meeting link, and an invitation to submit questions in advance.

Free Mindfulness Class for UVA Health Team Members | Mondays, June 21-Aug. 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Daylong Retreat: Saturday, July 31 | Zoom | No class Monday, July 5. | Register.

Appreciation

Thank You for Supporting UVA Grads | To all who helped School of Nursing and School of Medicine students over the past year, thank you for giving your time, your knowledge, and your resources. As the graduates of 2020 and 2021 walked the Lawn the past couple of weekends, know that you played a part in their successes, especially through many challenges and unknowns. Thank you for leaving your mark on each class as they depart from UVA and head out into the world to do great things. Good luck in your future endeavors, graduates! 

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FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! 

This weekend the University of Virginia will be hosting Final Exercises for the Class of 2021. These events will impact all UVA Health team members who visit Grounds. See the notes below for details about parking and transportation and emergency management. Congratulations to our School of Medicine and School of Nursing students, and all who are walking the Lawn this weekend! (And thank you to our faculty and staff who helped them along the way!) 

COVID-19

Happening Tonight: Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic | Sprint Pavilion on the Downtown Mall | 3-6 p.m. | Weather permitting, UVA Health is hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics each Friday on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Pfizer vaccine is available for anyone age 12 and older. Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available to anyone ages 18 and older. Vaccine recipients younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No appointment is necessary.

Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? UVA Expert Answers 7 Key Questions [UVA Today] | Writing for The Conversation, UVA associate professor of pediatrics Debbie-Ann Shirley, MD, addressed key questions that parents, teens, or pre-teens might have about the vaccine and how it works in adolescents. Read more.

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Operations

Emergency Management During Graduation Weekend | Friday, May 21-Sunday, May 23 | 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Daily | Special Event Medical Management will support on-site emergency medical care during graduation ceremonies.

• The Medical Center’s response to any emergency will use the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); the primary risk being a mass-casualty event or patient surge.
• Leaders should be prepared to respond to the Hospital Command Center, if activated.
• As of this message, Susan Jackiewicz will be the off-going AOC/IC on Friday and Jen DeArment the on-coming AOC/IC.
• Please ensure your Team Members working on-site during Final Exercises are aware of this information.

Questions? Please contact Robert T. Truoccolo, Director of Emergency Management, at robert.truoccolo@virginia.edu. 

Reminder: Allow for Additional Travel Time Due to Graduation Traffic | Expected Impacts to Transit and Parking Operations | Through Friday, May 28 | There will be several impacts to parking and transportation for UVA Health commuter permit holders — Red, Blue, EIG, U6, or U9 — parking at Scott Stadium and Emmet/Ivy Garage. Please allow for additional transit time. 

• Through Friday, May 28: The lower level of the Bryant Garage at Scott Stadium will be closed to permit holder parking. Alternate parking is available in the remaining Red lots or the E3 lot on Whitehead Road except on May 21 and 24 (see bullet below).
• Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24: All Scott Stadium parking must be vacated. On Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24, there will be no parking or transit service from the Red Lots at Scott Stadium. Permit holders must park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage or John Paul Jones Arena Garage based on arrival time.
• Arriving 3:30-5 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride Employee Shuttle to the Medical Center
• Arriving 5-7 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
• Arriving 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Park in the John Paul Jones Arena Garage (295 Massie Road) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
• After 5 p.m. | If you arrive at work at 5 p.m. or later, you may park in the 11th Street Garage (levels D and above) or South Garage with your after-hours gate card.

Visit the Parking and Transportation website for details on Graduation. Questions? Contact Parking and Transportation at 434.924.7231 or parking@virginia.edu.

Happenings

Spring Paid Time Off Cash Out Is Now Available for Medical Center Team Members | Medical Center team members with over 40 hours of PTO may request a PTO cash out between May 20-30. The June 4 paycheck will include the cash-out payments. For details, refer to the email sent on Friday, May 21, or visit Connect. The next PTO cash-out period is Fall 2021. Please contact the HR Solution Center at askhr@virginia.edu with any questions.

Medical Center Carpet Replacement Project | Monday, May 24-Sunday, May 30 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily | University Hospital | Zero Level |Sections of call rooms and corridors on the zero level will be inaccessible on specific days during this time. The impact schedule is posted in the call suite. Call rooms will be available overnight, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Do You Know a Nursing Assistant Deserving of Recognition? Nominate Them! | Deadline: Sunday, June 6 | Nominate a nursing assistant for one of four awards: Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year, Patient Care Technician of the Year, Specialty Technician of the Year, and Certified Medical Assistant of the Year. Awards will be presented during National Nursing Assistant Week, June 17-24. See the nomination form for eligibility, criteria, and to nominate. 

Appreciation

Celebrating Emergency Medical Services Week | This week, Craig Kent, MD, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs showed support for EMS Week via Twitter: “Our incredible Emergency Medical Services team members are on the frontlines saving lives every day. This #EMSWeek2021, please join me in celebrating their dedication and integrity. I’m so grateful for all that they do for our patients and community.” Today’s #EMSWeek theme is “EMS Recognition Day,” to recognize local EMS heroes and those saved by the EMS system. Learn more about Virginia's EMS awards program and how to nominate a provider or an organization. 

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021

Spring PTO Cash Out for Medical Center Team Members Begins May 20

Medical Center team members with at least 40 hours paid time off (PTO) may request a cash out Thursday, May 20-Sunday, May 30. Payments will be included in paychecks on Friday, June 4. Instructions for the cash-out process will be sent via email on May 20. To prepare, log in to Workday, and review your “use or lose” PTO hours. Stay tuned to UVA Health Update for job aids and reminders.

COVID-19

UVA Health Vaccination Totals | Updated Wednesday, May 19 | The Community Vaccination Center at Seminole Square remains the hub of UVA Health’s vaccination activities. The COVID Vaccination Call Center team, 675 vaccinators, and 162 volunteer screeners and greeters have helped to make it all possible. UVA Health continues to support vaccination events for underserved communities and recently launched a mobile clinic program to provide convenient access to those who find it difficult to visit the Seminole Square center.

Asymptomatic Saliva Testing Closures | Thursday, May 20-Monday, May 24 | Due to graduation, there will be no testing at any location starting at noon on May 20 through reopening on Tuesday, May 25, when the Student Activities Building (SAB) will become the sole testing site. For information about testing, please visit the Be SAFE website.

• How to Schedule an Appointment: You can schedule an appointment at time2test.sites.virginia.edu/. 

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Operations

Emergency Management During Graduation Weekend | Friday, May 21-Sunday, May 23 | 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Daily | Special Event Medical Management will support on-site emergency medical care during graduation ceremonies.

• The Medical Center’s response to any emergency will use the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); the primary risk being a mass-casualty event or patient surge.
• Leaders should be prepared to respond to the Hospital Command Center, if activated.
• As of this message, Susan Jackiewicz will be the off-going AOC/IC on Friday and Jen DeArment the on-coming AOC/IC.
• Please ensure your Team Members working on-site during Final Exercises are aware of this information.

Questions? Please contact Robert T. Truoccolo, Director of Emergency Management, at robert.truoccolo@virginia.edu. 

Graduation | Expected Impacts to Transit and Parking Operations | Through Friday, May 28 | There will be several impacts to parking and transportation for UVA Health commuter permit holders — Red, Blue, EIG, U6, or U9 — parking at Scott Stadium and Emmet/Ivy Garage.

• Through Friday, May 28: The lower level of the Bryant Garage at Scott Stadium will be closed to permit holder parking. Alternate parking is available in the remaining Red lots or the E3 lot on Whitehead Road except on May 21 and 24 (see bullet below).
• Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24: All Scott Stadium parking must be vacated. On Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24, there will be no parking or transit service from the Red Lots at Scott Stadium. Permit holders must park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage or John Paul Jones Arena Garage based on arrival time.

• Arriving 3:30-5 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride Employee Shuttle to the Medical Center
• Arriving 5-7 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
• Arriving 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Park in the John Paul Jones Arena Garage (295 Massie Road) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
• After 5 p.m. | If you arrive at work at 5 p.m. or later, you may park in the 11th Street Garage (levels D and above) or South Garage with your after-hours gate card.

Visit the Parking and Transportation website for details on Graduation. Questions? Contact Parking and Transportation at 434.924.7231 or parking@virginia.edu.

Appreciation

On Saturday, May 15, Lindsey Daugherty, Nina Hedrick, Jordan Meeks, and Melissa Redding, RNs on 7 Acute Pediatrics, hiked 21 miles to raise awareness for childhood cancer through CureSearch for Children's Cancer.

“We hiked in honor and in memory of some of our patients that we have worked with on the seventh floor,” says Daugherty. “There were 65 hikers this weekend, and all together, we raised over $243,000.”

Daugherty, Hedrick, Meeks, and Redding are still accepting donations on their team page, Hoos4ACure, which has raised over $9,300 so far. The nurses are also collecting new and gently used men's, women's, and children's shoes for CureSearch. Donations can be dropped off in the 7 Central break room. The deadline to donate funds or shoes is Saturday, June 26. Contact Lindsey Daugherty with any questions at ld7kr@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.

Great job, and thank you for supporting the health of our community in such a meaningful way!

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021

Special Delivery to UVA Children’s

To protect the environment and lift the spirits of sick kids, balloons from the University of Virginia graduation events were donated to UVA Children’s this morning. The eco-friendly initiative originated in the office of UVA President Jim Ryan in 2019 and returns with the resumption of graduation events this year. After the delivery, the balloons will be placed into temporary storage to ensure there are no infection concerns before th­­­ey are distributed in the children’s hospital at a later date.

Happenings

How the Human Brain Evolved | Wednesday, May 19 | 5-6 p.m. | Open to all UVA alumni, parents, and friends, this special online event will feature former UVA Health resident and fellow Jim Mandell, MD, and School of Medicine alumnus Bret Stetka, MD, discussing Stetka’s recently released book, A History of the Human Brain. Sponsored by UVA Clubs and the UVA Medical Alumni Association. Register.

Save the Date: UVA Health Town Hall | Wednesday, June 9 | noon-1 p.m. | What are the top priorities and latest developments at UVA Health? Get the scoop by attending the upcoming town hall meeting with Craig Kent, MD, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, and other UVA Health leaders. Based on team member feedback, the agenda will include 20 minutes for a live Q&A exchange. Watch your inbox for an invitation to submit questions in advance and emails announcing the agenda and meeting link.

Nominate a Care Team for the Charles L. Brown Award | Deadline: Monday, June 21 | 5 p.m. | The annual Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality goes to a care team that has worked to improve quality and patient safety. Sponsored by the Department of Quality and Performance Improvement, the award includes a $10,000 prize. For questions, contact Jeff Lucas, Director, Performance Improvement, at 434.243.1755 or jl2bd@virginia.edu. Apply now.

Appreciation

Clinical Decisions Unit Ribbon Cutting | On Friday, May 14, we officially opened the new Clinical Decisions Unit. This event marked an important milestone in Phase II of the University Hospital Expansion project, which demonstrates an ongoing commitment to providing the best treatment possible in an environment designed for the highest quality, patient-centered care. With 10 private rooms, we increased our Emergency Department’s capacity as well as created a new dedicated space allowing for a short course of treatment for patients who are not able to be quickly discharged or may need further diagnostic testing, lab work, or interventions. This special unit also ensures the ED care team is able to optimize its space for those requiring acute assessment to provide faster turnaround times. Additionally, the efficiency of the ED care team is enhanced and allows for timely resuscitative efforts in dedicated treatment spaces. None of this could be accomplished without the extraordinary contributions and collaboration of so many teams, including Emergency Medicine, Facilities, Operational Readiness, Clinical Engineering, Health Information and Technology, Environmental Services, and many others. Thank you for your dedication to creating superior care modules and advancing emergency medical care for our patients.

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FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

Still Uncertain About Getting Vaccinated? Employee Health Launched a New Service Just for You

Employee Health (EH) has created a new one-on-one service that makes a UVA Health expert available to speak with anyone who is hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. EH asks everyone requesting this service to describe the type of person they would be most comfortable speaking with – gender, race/ethnicity, role at UVA Health, etc. Once this information is provided, EH will connect you with an expert who matches your description and can answer your question(s). Any and all questions will be addressed. To access this new service, call 434.924.2013 or email CovidVax@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.

COVID-19 

Reminder: Universal Masking is Still Required in UVA Health Facilities | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance yesterday, May 13, that allows fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks indoors. This guidance does not apply to healthcare settings, however, and everyone is still required to wear masks at all times in UVA Health locations. We keep you updated about any further changes in CDC guidance.

COVID-19 Vaccine SmartPhrases Simplify Patient Notification | Clinics are encouraged to use updated SmartPhrases to notify parents via MyChart that 12-15 year-olds are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The current English and Spanish SmartPhrases are as follows:

• For pediatric Patients ages 12 and above: .PEDSCOVIDVACCINEENGLISHUVA [385497], .PEDSCOVIDVACCINESPANISHUVA [385498]
• For Adult Patients: .COVIDVACCINE, .COVIDVACCINESPANISH

ERC Pharmacy Adds More Vaccination Appointments for Team Members | Expanded Schedule Begins Monday, May 17 | The ERC Pharmacy reports that its pilot program of providing Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to team members two afternoons a week has been successful and will expand. Appointments are now available Monday through Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Team members can self-schedule their first doses, and second dose appointments will be booked during initial vaccination visits.

Program details:

• Self-Scheduling: In the VaxTrax system, select ERC Pharmacy as the clinic location.
• Required: Bring your UVA Health badge ID and wear a mask while in the building.
• Questions: Email CovidVax@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu or call UVA Employee Health at 434.924.2013.

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Patient Care

In Response to Provider Feedback, Epic Autocorrect Feature Has Been Removed | The recent Epic upgrade included a new autocorrect feature to help avoid ambiguous abbreviations. This feature created unintended consequences, such as autocorrecting “cc” to “ml” and requiring use of SmartLists upon entry of common abbreviations such as “dc.” In response to feedback from providers, this feature was removed as of 10 a.m. on May 14. 

Operations

Regional Gas Shortage Update | As we continue to monitor the impacts of the regional gas shortage resulting from the ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, we wanted to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to maintain regular operations at the Medical Center. UVA Health leaders are working closely with the University, as well as local and state governments, to ensure we have the necessary fuel supplies to maintain our patient care operations. Please note:

• Team members who have enough fuel to commute to work this weekend are asked to help minimize the regional gas shortage by not topping off their tanks. AAA recommends not refilling your tank until you have a quarter tank of gas remaining.
• Team member carpools, wherever possible, are recommended in order to conserve fuel and help ensure that all our team members can report to work.
• Team members who need to stay locally in accommodations will be provided on 3 North for team members who need to stay locally in order to conserve fuel. We are also working with the University on additional space for accommodations if needed.
• Team members who are able to work from home without disrupting normal operations, are encouraged to discuss this option with their managers.
• The UtoCar program will operate on an on-call basis to help conserve fuel until further notice.

UVA Health leaders are actively monitoring this situation and will provide follow-up communication as needed to update all team members.

Happenings

Webinars Offer Mental Health Support | Millions of Americans — including your colleagues, friends, and family — are affected by mental health conditions each year. It’s important to know how common mental health conditions are so we can work together to reduce the stigma about mental health and accessing care. As a UVA Health team member, you have many free resources available to support your mental health. FEAP and Hoos Well offer free, monthly webinars about ways to manage mental health issues like depression, stress, anxiety, and more, including two webinars this month, listed below. Read more on Connect.

• Relating in New Ways to Depression | Wednesday, May 19 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. 
   Zoom | Learn more and register. 
• Effective Strategies for Managing Your Mental Well-Being | Wednesday, May 26 | noon-1 p.m. | Learn more and register. 

In Progress: The Gratitude Symposium | A Free, Virtual Month-Long Symposium to Thank Healthcare Workers | May 2021 | Forty-five well-known experts are banding together to provide healthcare workers and students with a month-long series of presentations meant to thank, teach, and inspire those in healthcare. Topics include the future of healthcare, role of the board, employee and physician engagement, patient experience, medical group management, process improvement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more. Each talk will offer inspiration and learning. Learn more and register.

Appreciation

Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in Spirit Week! | The Professional Nursing Staff Organization hosted a spirit week during Nurses Week and invited team members to dress in a different theme each day. Thank you to everyone who wore colorful outfits to show their spirit. You brightened the hallways and shared all the mood-lifting fun from fanny packs to throwbacks. Check out the photos on Connect.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2021

Breaking News

UVA Health To Begin Scheduling COVID Vaccine Appointments for Kids Ages 12-15 | Following federal government authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15, UVA Health has begun scheduling appointments for eligible kids. The first appointments for this age group are available on Friday, May 14, at the COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center at Seminole Square, located at 393 Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville. Appointments are required, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Appointments can be scheduled by calling 434.297.4829 (4VAX) between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Appointments can also be scheduled online.

COVID-19

Asymptomatic Saliva Testing Update: Appointments and Closures| As announced last week, saliva tests are now being used for all asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for enrolled students and UVA employees. Beginning Tuesday, May 25, all tests will be conducted at the Student Activities Building (SAB) off Alderman Road near Scott Stadium. Parking is available on site. For information about current testing locations, dates, and times, please visit the Be SAFE website. 

• How to Schedule an Appointment: There has been some confusion about how to schedule an appointment for an asymptomatic COVID test. You can schedule an appointment via this link: https://time2test.sites.virginia.edu/ 
• Upcoming Closures: Due to graduation, there will be no testing at any location on:
  • Sunday, May 16
  • Thursday, May 20 (starting at noon) through reopening on Tuesday, May 25, when the SAB will become the sole testing site.

Weekly Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics | Sprint Pavilion on the Downtown Mall | Fridays, 3-6 p.m. | Starts Friday, May 14 | Weather permitting, UVA Health will be hosting weekly pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available to anyone ages 16 and older. Vaccine recipients younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No appointment is necessary.

(COVID-19 Dashboard | COVID-19 Resources Page)

Patient Care

It’s National Stroke Awareness Month, Remember to B.E. F.A.S.T | If you think someone is having a stroke, knowing what to do and acting quickly can save their life. Use this helpful mnemonic to ascertain their condition: B.E. F.A.ST., which stands for:  

• Balance | sudden loss of balance or coordination
• Eyes | double vision or lack of vision in one eye
• Face | an uneven smile, one side of the face is drooping
• Arm | one arm is weak
• Speech | slurred speech
• Time | call 911 at once

Operations

Reminder: I-9 Forms Are Due | Last Day for In-Person Documentation is Thursday, May 27 | If you were hired as a UVA Health team member between April 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, please check your email for a message from HR about providing documents to complete your I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification) in person. Completing this form is a requirement of employment at the Medical Center.

Happenings

Send Your Favorite Nurse a Happy Gram | National Nurses Week is almost over, but there’s still time to show your appreciation. Sometimes a note from a friend, peer, or colleague makes all the difference. Send your nursing colleagues a Happy Gram. It’s easy: pick the image you want, type their name and email address, and include a note of appreciation.

Appreciation

Happy Birthday, Central Registration Call Center! | One year ago today, the Central Registration call center was launched. This call center is responsible for registering patients for outpatient and ambulatory services, but with a COVID-era twist. To allow for  social distancing and minimal contact, patients phone in from their cars and are called back when providers are ready to see them. The call center is staffed by 18-20 Revenue Cycle team members, including those from Patient Access, Pre-Arrival, and Billing, and fields an average of 1,300 calls per day. Operating this call center has helped our patients to feel safe — and be safe — when visiting the Medical Center for their care. Thank you to this outstanding team and congratulations on celebrating one year of success!

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MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021

All the Appreciation Goes to YOU!

This is UVA Health Week—a special time to celebrate our team members. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our patients, their families, and to one another. Thank you for the long hours, the steadfast care, and the innovative solutions. This institution would not have gotten through this year, this month, this week, this day, or this hour without you. Take a moment to watch this video and hear our patients express their gratitude for the team. And be sure to enjoy the celebratory food, snacks, and decorations being distributed throughout the week. Happy UVA Health Week!

COVID-19 

Should Breastfeeding Moms Get the COVID Vaccine? [Healthy Balance Blog] | We’ve all heard that breastfeeding is good for babies. What’s been less clear in recent months is whether or not breastfeeding moms should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Ann Kellams, MD, UVA pediatrician and breastfeeding expert, discusses facts about breastfeeding, illness, antibodies, and whether nursing moms should get the shot. Read more. 

ERC Pharmacy Is Making It Easier for Team Members to Get Vaccinated | Appointments Available on Tuesdays and Thursdays | Team members can self-schedule first-dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Education Resource Center (ERC) Pharmacy on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Twelve first-dose appointments for the Pfizer vaccine will be available each week. Second doses will be scheduled during the initial vaccination visit and also administered at the ERC Pharmacy. Vaccination appointments for team members are also available at the Seminole Square Community Vaccination Center.

ERC Pharmacy vaccination details:

• Self-Scheduling: In the VaxTrax system, select ERC Pharmacy as the clinic location.
• Required: Bring your UVA Health badge ID and wear a mask while in the building.
• Questions: Email CovidVax@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu or call UVA Employee Health at 434.924.2013.

(COVID-19 Dashboard | COVID-19 Resources Page)

Operations

Update: Pharmacy Team Among Groups Able to Use Service Elevators During Pilot Program | Starts Wednesday, May 12 | Members of the pharmacy team are among those who will be authorized to use service elevators 23 and 24 in the hospital’s west elevator bank during a 30-day pilot program set to start this week. Team members working in Transport, Supply Chain, EVS, Food and Nutrition Services, and Facilities will also be authorized to use the elevators during the pilot. By restricting use of the service elevators to specific groups, the pilot aims to reduce delays and improve delivery times for food, supplies, and equipment.

2021 Annual Retraining | Deadline: Wednesday, June 30 | Members of the UVA Health community have been assigned the 2021 Annual Retraining course in Workday Learning. Full project details and FAQs can be found on the Annual Training project webpage. 

Graduation | Expected Impacts to Transit and Parking Operations | Wednesday, May 12-Friday, May 28 | There will be several impacts to parking and transportation for UVA Health commuter permit holders — Red, Blue, EIG, U6, or U9 — parking at Scott Stadium and Emmet Ivy garage.

• Wednesday, May 12-Friday, May 28: The lower level of the Bryant Garage at Scott Stadium will be closed to permit holder parking. Alternate parking is available in the remaining Red lots or the E3 lot on Whitehead Road except on May 21 and 24 (see bullet below).
• Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24: All Scott Stadium parking must be vacated. On Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24, there will be no parking or transit service from the Red Lots at Scott Stadium. Permit holders must park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage or John Paul Jones Arena Garage based on arrival time. 
  • Arriving 3:30-5 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride Employee Shuttle to the Medical Center
  • Arriving 5-7 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
  • Arriving 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Park in the John Paul Jones Arena Garage (295 Massie Rd) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
  • Note | If you arrive at work at 5 p.m. or later, you may park in the 11^th Street Garage (levels D and above) or South Garage with your after-hours gate card.

Visit the Parking and Transportation website for details on Graduation. Questions? Contact Parking and Transportation at 434.924.7231 or parking@virginia.edu.

Happenings

Nursing Excellence Awards (Virtual Live Event) | Wednesday, May 12 | 3 p.m. | Webex |Celebrate our nursing colleagues in the annual Nursing Excellence Awards ceremony, which will be livestreamed in clinical practice areas, or tune in from work or home. You won’t want to miss it! Over 100 nursing colleagues were nominated by their peers for their extraordinary work throughout this past year. This is a special opportunity to honor and recognize UVA nurses who have demonstrated exceptional practice, innovation, leadership, compassion, and collaboration. Print a flyer to spread the word. Learn more.

Nominate a Care Team for the Charles L. Brown Award | Deadline: Monday, June 21 | 5 p.m. | The annual Charles L. Brown Award for Patient Care Quality goes to a care team that has worked to improve quality and patient safety. Sponsored by the Department of Quality and Performance Improvement, the award includes a $10,000 prize. For questions, contact Jeff Lucas, Director, Performance Improvement, at 434.243.1755 or jl2bd@virginia.edu. Apply now. 

Appreciation

From Nursing Students to Nurses: “You Are Vital” | In midnight ninja chalkings, UVA School of Nursing students showed their appreciation for their fellow nurses during Nurses Week, May 6-12. See more of the chalk art on Facebook. Learn more about Nurses Week activities on the PNSO website. 

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021

UVA Health Week

May 10-14 | While it may look different than in year’s past, we still have reason to celebrate — our UVA Health team! In order to reach all of our team members, regardless of location, there will be multiple activities happening throughout the week:

• All team members will receive 15-point Ureward cards delivered to your home
• UVA Health Week celebration boxes (complete with snacks and decorations) will be delivered to units and departments at the main Medical Center complex
• Northridge, TCH, and Fontaine | Food trucks will be stationed on Monday, May 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Town Center I and 4105 Lewis & Clarke | Order lunch from Foods of All Nations
• Clinics and other offsite locations | Food orders will be placed and delivered throughout the week

Questions? Contact the Rewards and Recognition team at askhr@virginia.edu.

COVID-19

Once You Get One Type of Vaccine, Will You Have to Get the Same One Forever? (WHSV) | Some have raised the question, "If once you receive one vaccination series, in the event there are booster shots needed in the coming months or years, will you have to have the same vaccine forever?" “The short answer is probably yes,” UVA infectious disease expert Dr. Bill Petri said. Watch.

Reminder: Asymptomatic Testing Is Switching to Saliva Tests | Starts Monday, May 10 | Saliva tests will be used for all asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for enrolled students and UVA employees. Appointments should be scheduled via the Time2Test platform. For information about specific testing locations, dates, and times, please visit the Be SAFE website. 

• Testing Site Update: Beginning Tuesday, May 25, all saliva tests will be conducted at the Student Activities Building (SAB) off Alderman Road near Scott Stadium. Parking is available on site.

(COVID-19 Dashboard | COVID-19 Resources Page)

Patient Care

Latest Changes in Epic Will Go Live on Tuesday, May 11 | This month’s updates in Epic will impact inpatient LIPs, ambulatory and inpatient nurses, and therapy services. Learn more in this month’s Epic Update bundle. If you need further assistance, please contact the Help Desk at 434.924.5334.

Operations

Graduation | Expected Impacts to Transit and Parking Operations | Wednesday, May 12-Friday, May 28 | There will be several impacts to parking and transportation for UVA Health commuter permit holders — Red, Blue, EIG, U6, or U9 — parking at Scott Stadium and Emmet Ivy garage.

• Wednesday, May 12-Friday, May 28: The lower level of the Bryant Garage at Scott Stadium will be closed to permit holder parking. Alternate parking is available in the remaining Red lots or the E3 lot on Whitehead Road except on May 21 and 24 (see bullet below).
• Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24: All Scott Stadium parking must be vacated. On Friday, May 21, and Monday, May 24, there will be no parking or transit service from the Red Lots at Scott Stadium. Permit holders must park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage or John Paul Jones Arena Garage based on arrival time. 
  • Arriving 3:30-5 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride Employee Shuttle to the Medical Center
  • Arriving 5-7 a.m. | Park in the Emmet/Ivy Garage (123 Emmet St.) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
  • Arriving 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Park in the John Paul Jones Arena Garage (295 Massie Rd) | Ride the Blue Line to the Medical Center
  • Note | If you arrive at work at 5 p.m. or later, you may park in the 11^th Street Garage (levels D and above) or South Garage with your after-hours gate card.

Visit the Parking and Transportation website for details on Graduation. Questions? Contact Parking and Transportation at 434.924.7231 or parking@virginia.edu.

University Hospital Service Elevator Pilot | Starts Wednesday, May 12 | In an effort to reduce delays on the service elevators in the West elevator bank, Elevators 23 and 24 will be restricted for use by team members working in Transport, Supply Chain, EVS, Food and Nutrition Services, and Facilities. The pilot is expected to run for 30 days. Its goal is to improve delivery times for food, supplies, and equipment.

Happenings

Don’t Miss These Two Ways to Get in the Spirit of National Nurses Week!

• Check Out A Special, Heartfelt Appreciation Video | Tissues are optional, but you may want to have them handy! Read more.
• Send Your Favorite Nurse a Happy Gram | Sometimes a note from a friend, peer, or colleague makes all the difference. To celebrate Nurses Week, send your nursing colleagues a Happy Gram. It’s easy: pick the image you want, type their name and email address, and include a note of appreciation.

Virtual Meditation on the Lawn | Monday, May 10 | 7:50-8 a.m. | This week will mark the final Monday morning meditation of the semester. The facilitator will be Dean Ian H. Solomon of UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Free and open to the public. Registration required.

Appreciation

Thank You, Hoos Building Bridges Honorees! | The University of Virginia launched the Hoos Building Bridges Awards in 2019, building on a vision President Jim Ryan outlined in his first Opening Convocation address — a University community of people who, when in doubt, “build a bridge.” These awards celebrate cross-disciplinary partnerships and projects among UVA team members, and honor recipients for their leadership, collegiality, and effort in establishing strong relationships that help get things done across Grounds. This year’s honorees faced many unusual challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but managed to bring others together in many different ways, from setting UVA up to transition to Zoom last spring, or rapidly enacting isolation and quarantine protocols, to finding new ways to serve pediatric patients in Southwest Virginia. Thank you to these outstanding team members for building bridges and helping us endure this past year! Read more on Connect.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021

Happy Nurses Week 2021!

Each year, National Nurses Week starts on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. It’s a time to recognize and celebrate all the nurses of UVA. The Professional Nursing Staff Organization has multiple resources available for teams:

• Nurses Week website - celebration ideas, happenings, and more
• Printable calendar - post in a visible spot on your unit
• Printable Spirit Week flier - dress in a different theme each day. Everyone is invited to participate!

COVID-19

Help Address Vaccine Hesitancy: Encourage People in Your Life to Get Their Dose of Hope | Click the “Be a Vaccine Champion” icon on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program page, and you will find tools to help you be a source of timely and accurate information. In addition to links to the most reliable public health information sites, you can access and share a series of English and Spanish video snippets in which UVA Health experts answer frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Below, watch how our experts respond to the question, “Why is it important to get vaccinated?” Please share links to these videos with everyone in your life who has yet to get vaccinated.

• Protect Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and the Community [1:04] | Michael D. Williams, MD, COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador and surgeon | Watch now
• Vaccination Is How We Break the Back of the Pandemic [1:30] | Taison Bell, MD, critical care and infectious disease physician | Watch now
• Es Importante Vacunarse [0:47] | El Dr. Max Luna, cardiólogo y director del Latino Health Initiative (Iniciativa de Salud Latina) | Vea Ahora

Doctor Explains How to Deal With Folks Who Are Hesitant About Vaccines (WVIR) | If you’re not ready to roll up your sleeve for a dose just yet, Ebony Jade Hilton, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, has this advice: “Talk to persons who can give you the scientific data. We know there is a lot of information that circulates around social media that simply is ungrounded.” Watch now.

(COVID-19 Dashboard | COVID-19 Resources Page)

Happenings

Special Webex Event: COVID Vax Chat | Babies & Breast Milk | Friday, May 7 | noon-12:30 p.m. | An honest conversation about the COVID vaccine for expecting moms or moms who are breastfeeding. Questions are encouraged and can be submitted before the event or during the live Q&A. This session will be recorded and will be made available to share. Join here.

Nursing Excellence Awards (Virtual Event) | Wednesday, May 12 | 3 p.m. | Webex |Celebrate our nursing colleagues in our Annual Awards Ceremony. Tune in from work or home this year with family and friends to celebrate the extraordinary work of our UVA nurses as highlighted by their peers. You won’t want to miss it! This is a special opportunity to honor and recognize UVA nurses who have demonstrated exceptional practice, innovation, leadership, compassion and collaboration throughout this past year. Over 100 nursing colleagues were nominated by their peers for their extraordinary work this past year. Print a flyer (spread the word). Learn more. 

The Gratitude Symposium | A Free, Virtual Month-Long Symposium to Thank Healthcare Workers | May 2021 | Forty-five well-known experts are banding together to provide healthcare workers and students with a month-long series of presentations meant to thank, teach, and inspire those in healthcare. Topics include the future of healthcare, role of the board, employee and physician engagement, patient experience, medical group management, process improvement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more. Each talk will offer inspiration and learning. Learn more and register.

Appreciation

Wow, That Was Fast! | Thank you to the team who – in a sudden supply emergency – replaced 2,000 sharps containers for reusable, sustainable versions. The new supplier’s transition team dubbed the two-week switch as “the best planned and implemented” conversion they’ve seen in an organization our size. It couldn’t have been done without an exceptional team behind the scenes. Thank you to nursing, Supply Chain, Value Management & Analysis, Infection Control, the Sharps Coalition, and Facilities Management for the great teamwork. Read more on Connect. 

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MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021

Spotlight

Now Open: Performance Evaluation Process | FY21 year-end self-evaluations opened today (May 3). This fiscal year’s evaluations will use a modified year-end review process that includes two open text boxes to summarize 2021 and write goals for 2022. New team members hired on or after April 1, 2021, will not receive a year-end review. For more resources, visit the UVA HR Performance Management website.

COVID-19 

Change: Saliva Tests to Be Used for Asymptomatic Testing | Starts Monday, May 10 | Saliva tests will be used for all asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for enrolled students and UVA employees. Appointments should be scheduled via the Time2Test platform. For information about specific testing locations, dates, and times, please visit the Be SAFE website.

• Testing Site Update: Beginning Tuesday, May 25, all saliva tests will be conducted at the Student Activities Building (SAB) off Alderman Road near Scott Stadium. Parking is available on site.

(COVID-19 Dashboard | COVID-19 Resources Page)

Happenings

The Gratitude Symposium | A Free, Virtual Month-Long Symposium to Thank Healthcare Workers | May 2021 | Forty-five well-known experts are banding together to provide healthcare workers and students with a month-long series of presentations meant to thank, teach, and inspire those in healthcare. Topics include the future of healthcare, role of the board, employee and physician engagement, patient experience, medical group management, process improvement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more. Each talk will offer inspiration and learning. Learn more and register.

Special Webex Event: COVID Vax Chat | Babies & Breast Milk | Friday, May 7 | noon-12:30 p.m. | An honest conversation about the COVID vaccine for expecting moms or moms who are breastfeeding. Questions are encouraged and can be submitted before the event or during the live Q&A. This session will be recorded and will be made available to share. Join here.

Appreciation

Give Out (Virtual) High-Fives to These Outstanding Team Members | Each quarter, Uteam Members of the Month from the Medical Center, School of Medicine, and University of Virginia Physicians Group are recognized for their outstanding service to UVA Health and commitment to our ASPIRE values. Read about the most recent honorees on Connect’s story, “9 Rock Star Team Members Who Stepped Up During the Pandemic.” Help us congratulate them by leaving a comment thanking them for their dedication to our patients and each other!

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Archive of previous UVA Health Updates

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• Aug. 3-Sept. 30, 2020
• Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2020
• Jan. 1-March 31, 2021
• April 1-30, 2021