Employee Update: April 20, 2023
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Workplace Violence Survey – Please participate
Greetings Riverside,
The Workplace Violence Committee is invested in the safety of our fellow employees, our patients, and their loved ones while entrusted in our care; thus, we are conducting a full program review to validate current processes. We would like to receive your input as any changes will directly affect each and every individual on our team. It is important to us that we receive as much input from you all as possible.
The survey link below is open and will be until close of business on Friday, April 28th. I encourage everyone to be as truthful as they can be to guide us forward in our analysis. Thank you all for what you do to keep Riverside a safe and healing environment, especially in times of disruption.
Survey Link – Riverside Workplace Violence
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NP3Y2DV
Respectfully,
Jay Kindle
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
[email protected]
Direct Line: (779) 701-2131, Ext. 31932
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Employee Update: March 31, 2023
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Employee Update: March 14, 2023
FAQs for Lifting of Mask Requirement
- As the Governor’s Executive Order (through IDPH) now allows for the lifting of the masking requirement for staff, what is Riverside’s policy?
As of Wednesday March 15, Riverside staff members are no longer required to be masked inside Riverside buildings. Masks will remain optional, and are recommended to prevent the spread of infection if you are sick or suspect you may be contagious. Standard infection protocols still apply for patient care. - What is Riverside’s policy for masking for patients and visitors?
Since the IDPH requirement changed earlier this year for patients and visitors, Riverside no longer requires them to be masked in our facilities. It continues to be optional and still recommended if a patient or visitor is sick or experiencing symptoms. - Are there exceptions, where masking is still required?
Yes. IDPH still requires masking in assisted living, memory care and long-term care facilities like Miller Healthcare. Additionally, masking may be requested of staff, patients and visitors in settings where there is likely high vulnerability for patients. - How is Riverside continuing to be vigilant in protecting our patients and staff who may be vulnerable?
Standard infection protocols still apply at Riverside. Those protocols include but are not limited to regular hand washing and disinfection practices, staying away from work when you are sick to prevent the spread to others, and donning the appropriate PPE in patient care settings.
For additional direction, please refer to the updated policies in PolicyStat and work with your one-up leader on specific requirements in your area.
