As COVID cases continue to decline, we are slowly transitioning from pandemic to endemic. There are two important changes you should be aware of. First, we have implemented NEW visiting hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., daily. Second, masks are no longer required to be worn when you’re outside. You’re simply required to put it on before entering any of our facilities … hooray for small victories!

The booster requirement mandated by the California Department of Public Health went into full effect on March 1. To be in compliance with CDPH, Saint Agnes must be able to validate that all booster-eligible colleagues have either received the booster and uploaded proof to HR4U or are undergoing weekly COVID testing. While it sounds straightforward, we know many of you still have questions like, “What if my booster proof was denied in HR4U?” and “Do I have to test if I recently had COVID?” We understand it can be confusing, so we’ve compiled a thorough list of FAQs.

The one-two punch from Delta then Omicron has challenged health care workers in ways we’ve never seen before – and none are more challenged than those of you serving on the front lines. We need you to TAKE ACTION and join your voice with the thousands of Trinity Health colleagues across the country as we ask our government for better support for health systems and the caregivers – like you – that serve our communities. Take a minute to fill out the brief form and encourage your coworkers to do the same.

Colleagues who are booster-eligible (6 months since dose 2 of Pfizer and Moderna or 2 months since Johnson and Johnson) but have not yet received it, must test twice weekly in Kremen Education Center. An appointment is needed, so please use the online scheduling tool to select the date and time you wish to test. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Please note: If you received your booster, remember to upload proof to HR4U so your name can be removed from the list of colleagues required to test weekly.