December 17, 2020
In today’s update, you will find important information, including:
- RCC Leaders Share the Latest COVID-19 Updates
- Vaccine Updates
- COVID Testing Hours for Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Submit Your Holiday Safety Song Video Today!
Regional Command Center Leaders Share the Latest COVID-19 Updates
During yesterday’s live audiocast, leaders provided important updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and more.
If you missed it, listen to the audio recording (password: kpnw2020).
Mark your calendar for the next live audiocast: Tuesday, December 22 at 12:10 p.m. Submit questions or suggestions you would like leaders to address.
Vaccine Updates
Please listen to Dr. Sharff’s message and review this FAQ to find answers to questions, including: Is it safe? Is it effective? What are the side effects? Is it required? How will I know when it’s my turn to get the vaccine? What do I tell members asking about the vaccine?
- How will I know if I am a priority health care provider, eligible for the vaccine right now?
You will receive a scheduling ticket via email or, if you do not have a kp.org account, you will receive a call. Confirm your decision to get the vaccine when you get the ticket or call by scheduling a vaccine appointment.
NOTE: Please wait 14 days between getting a flu vaccine and getting a COVID-19 vaccine. It is not known if getting the COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of another vaccine will affect how each vaccine works.
News coverage of Tuesday’s vaccine delivery at Airport Way:
- KPTV (Fox Channel 12): On air (noon, December 15, 2020)
COVID Testing Hours for Christmas and New Year’s Day
We are anticipating a reduction in demand on the upcoming holidays. As a result, COVID Testing hours will be reduced for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Operational Hours will be 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All COVID testing will continue to be appointed and use the existing process.
NWP 365 Podcast Episodes
Episode 117 | Dr. Dacones speaks to Dr. Spindel about COVID-19, quarantine rules, long-haul symptoms, and vaccine updates.
Today is the Deadline to Submit Your Holiday Song about Safety
The talent and creativity displayed in the submissions we’ve received is amazing! But we must make this a wrap. If you have an idea for reworking the lyrics of a holiday song with an important messages about mask-wearing, social distancing, or staying home, record it and send it to COVID19NW@kp.org by the end of the day today.
A video highlighting submitted songs will be shared on Tuesday to spread holiday cheer and inspire safety next week.
To get you in the spirit, check out Heather Lemson’s, Executive Assistant, Hospice and Palliative Care Programs, personalized safety rendition of the holiday favorite, Jingle Bell Rock.
Situation Update
Note: we are working to revise the situation table to ensure it captures the most relevant, timely information. Look for a refreshed format soon.
