Although we are still processing payroll using our temporary timekeeping system, paychecks will still be issued on Thursday, Jan. 13th, as scheduled. Please closely review your paychecks to insure they are accurate. Going forward, please continue to punch in and out and also verify your time with your timekeeper or supervisor.
Although the employees were clocking in and out, the output file did not reflect such. Please know we did identify an issue with the time clock specifically that data that was being transferred to the output file used for payroll processing. Thus, it was imperative time missing was manually entering into the downtime system to confirm employees will be paid. IT and HR are working collaborating on correcting the problem for this current pay period.
In an effort to assist our staff during the current COVID surge, all employees assigned to park in the “O Lot” on Getty Avenue will be temporarily relocated to the Main Parking Garage (effective Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm). This change will remain in effect as long as we are operating under a LEVEL RED – no visitors status.
National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather advisory. As of midnight tonight through Friday around noon approximately 3”-5” of snow is expected.
Employee Health Services All patient-facing personnel should be wearing N95 masks and eye protection. A new N95 mask is now being utilized and staff need to be fit-tested before using this new model. Onsite fit-testing is available in Wayne and Paterson. Click here to view the fit testing schedule. Reminder that proper fit and effectiveness of N95
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of both employees and patients, St. Joseph’s Health has followed the guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) regarding healthcare workers and the COVID-19 vaccine. Today, we received new updated guidelines for employee vaccinations from CMS.
As a reminder, please do not go to the Nursing Staffing office to obtain PPE for your units. Each unit should be ordering PPE through the electronic supply requisition process. Residents and Physicians can still go to the Nursing Staffing office for PPE if they are in need of PPE to see patients.
Starting Monday, January 3rd, 2022, all patient facing staff will be required to wear an N95 mask while on duty. This decision has been made to protect you and our patients from the spread of Covid-19.
Updated Mask Guidelines For Patient Facing Staff: N95 Required – Fit Testing Available Read More »
Click on the link below to download the employee COVID-19 testing form
Backgound:Currently, the OMICRON Covid-19 Variant has become the predominant variant in New Jersey. Transmission rates are 2-3 times higher than the Delta Variant, which will cause widespread transmission among our staff and patient populations, even among vaccinated individuals (also known as break though infection). Among fully vaccinated and boosted individuals who contract Omicron, the symptoms
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