February 18, 2021
In today’s update, you will find important information, including:
- Opt-In Weekly Asymptomatic COVID-19 Viral Testing Open to All Staff
- Clackamas Town Center COVID Testing Relocated to Mt. Talbert
- Why I Chose to Get Vaccinated: One Employee’s Perspective
- Thrive Tip: Dr. Scharff Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy
Opt-In Weekly Asymptomatic COVID-19 Viral Testing Open to All Staff
Opt-in for weekly asymptomatic COVID-19 nasal swab testingis now open to all staff. Testing can be accessed via the decision tree on kp.org.
Staff should remember that weekly testing does not change our continued careful use of PPE and Infection Prevention policies when taking care of our members, and should follow our universal masking and eye protection guidelines in our facilities.
Clackamas Town Center COVID Testing Relocated to Mt. Talbert
Effective immediately, COVID-19 testing at Clackamas Town Center will be relocated to Mt. Talbert Medical Office and CTC will no longer offer COVID-19 testing. Members currently scheduled for a test at CTC will receive a notification that their upcoming appointment has been moved to MTT.
Why I Chose to Get Vaccinated
Joshua Holt, a Westside Medical Center nurse and Labor leader, has a front row seat to the happenings at COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Read on MyKP what he would say to someone who may be hesitant to get vaccinated.
Thrive Tip: Dr. Scharff Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy
In this month’s Thrive Tip on KPTV, Dr. Katie Sharff provides information about COVID-19 vaccines in order to provide reassurance that they’re safe and effective, and encourage people to get vaccinated when it’s their turn.
Quick Facts: Vaccinations
Vaccination data is now included on the COVID-19 Quick Facts Dashboard.
NWP 365 Podcast Episodes
Episode 135 | Dr. Dacones speaks with Dr. Spindel about COVID-19. This week’s topics: guidance around quarantines for vaccinated individuals and the latest on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Bookmark COVID-19 Northwest Region Page as MyKP has Launched
The InsideKP intranet site has now been redirected to MyKP (mykp.kp.org). Because things look a bit different in MyKP, be sure to bookmark the COVID-19: Northwest Region page to ensure you can quickly find the COVID-related resources you need.
Save the Date |Next Live Audio Broadcast is February 23
Plan on joining the next LIVE audio broadcast Tuesday, February 23, starting at 12:10 p.m. The agenda will include:
- Vaccinating our home bound members
- Addressing vaccine hesitancy in special populations
- Guest speakers from the Oregon Latino Health Coalition and Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition
- KP North Lancaster Pacific Islander Vaccine Event
Submit your questions or suggestions for future audio broadcast topics.