As mentioned in previous communications, we still have the ability to continue doing onsite heath fairs and flu clinics in the Fall. We have been working hard with our Infection Prevention and Employee Health departments at Virginia Hospital Center to update guidelines and protocols to meet CDC guidelines. You will find those updates below.
Health Fair Services
- Masks are required of all staff and participants at all times.
- We will provide staff at each event to coordinate traffic and flow to maintain social distancing.
- Equipment will be wiped down after each use.
- Only one staff person and one participant per table.
- Gloves will be required at all times for staff.
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Preferred sign up ahead of time to minimize gathering.
- If finger-stick screenings are requested, the consent form will be sent out prior to the health fair to be filled out ahead of time.
- For the time being, we have removed the following services from our offerings: Pulmonary Function, Hydration Station, Trail Mix Bar, Resting Metabolic Rate
- We will still be utilizing our stress and educational booths but we will not allowing touching of any items unless they are flyers or giveaways for that individual.
Flu Shots
- Masks are required of all staff and participants at all times.
- Gloves will be required for our nurses at all times and switched for a new set after each participant
- Only one nurse and one patient per flu shot station
- We will be conducting a lower amount of flu shots per hour (20 per hour, per nurse) to accommodate necessary cleaning time. Each site may need to schedule more nurses or longer time frame to accommodate change.
- Chairs, tables, and anything else that comes in contact with the participant will be wiped down after use.
- We prefer each site take appointments only and do not allow walk-ins.
- We will provide staff at each flu clinic to coordinate traffic and flow to maintain social distancing.
- An electronic version of the flu shot consent form will be sent to you prior to the flu clinic so participants fill out ahead of time.
- Temperature checks will be implemented unless the corporation is already doing that for access to the building.
- If a flu shot receipt is needed we will collect contact information and send electronically following the flu clinic.
- The cost is $32 per flu shot and there is a 20 person per hour minimum.
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New All-Inclusive Request From |
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We have combined both our Health Fair Services and Lecture request forms into one link for ease of use. Our new link can be found on the right hand panel of this newsletter, on our website, and below. Please use this request form for any services you are requesting including: webinar series, webinars, virtual wellness services, onsite health fair services, and onsite lectures.
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Promoting Flu Vaccination in the Workplace |
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month—an annual observance that highlights the importance of vaccination. Vaccination helps prevent the spread of disease, especially to vulnerable populations like the elderly and people with chronic conditions or weakened immune systems.
Although peak flu season is months away, employers need to start preparing now to protect the health of employees. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes it is likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading during the coming fall and winter. In this context, getting a flu vaccine will be more important than ever. According to CDC’s website Promoting Vaccination in the Workplace, making annual flu vaccinations part of your workplace wellness program offers many benefits to you and your employees.
Benefits to employers:
- Reduces cost by decreasing time missed from work to get vaccinated.
- Reduces cost by reducing absences due to illness, resulting in improved productivity.
- Avoids additional employer cost because flu vaccines are often part of the company provided health insurance plan.
- Improves morale.
Benefits to employees:
- Reduces absences due to sickness and doctor visits.
- Improves health.
- Convenience.
- Improves morale.
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Virginia Hospital Center Virtual Services |
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VHC Telehealth & Phone Visits for New and Existing Patients
In an effort to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus and maintain the safety of all patients, visitors, staff and providers, the VHC Physician Group now offers Telephone and Video Telehealth Visits. These visits are scheduled appointments with a VHC Physician Group provider that make it possible for patients to receive medical care from their provider without having to leave the safety of their home.To schedule a Telephone Visit or a Video Telehealth Visit, please call one of the VHC Physician Group practices directly. You can find that information on our website.
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Caregiver Support Group
VHC is offering its free support group for caregivers of people living with dementia two times per month from April to June using Zoom. Anyone is welcome to join and should send an email to lifeline@virginiahospitalcenter.com to be added. Meetings include opportunities to hear from guest speakers and time for open discussion.
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Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle Classes via Zoom
Virginia Hospital Center is hosting online Fitness & Healthy Lifestyle Classes through Zoom. Classes include Body Weight Sculpt, Core Challenge, Seniorcise, Feldenkrais, and Yoga. You can find a full list of classes on our website: www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/healthy
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Childbirth Education Classes and Support Groups
Virginia Hospital Center is offering virtual Childbirth Education classes and Support Groups.
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Prepare for Delivery with a Virtual Tour: We have a virtual offering to help prepare for delivery. It provides opportunity to speak with an RN to go over what to expect for admission, delivery, and stay as well as latest information on what is happening at the hospital.
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Connect with our Care Team: Fran Williams is a leader in childbirth education who served as a labor and delivery nurse and clinical leader at VHC for over 20 years. Fran and her team help you navigate your delivery preparation and experience at VHC. Reach out to Fran and her team via email or phone to discuss how we can support your delivery journey and to learn about these topics and more:
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Support Groups: Our free support groups provide an opportunity to connect with other mothers under the guidance of our childbirth education leaders on topics you care about, including breastfeeding and the postpartum transition. Registration is required for support groups in order to receive the Zoom link. There is an added support group for Mom's experience the stress of COVID restrictions, isolation,and work/life balance.
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VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER - HEALTHWORKS
703.558.6740
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