HR News You Can Use: Flu Vaccines Begin October 2, 2017


Employee Health and Wellness Services will hold flu vaccine clinics at the three medical centers and UM Shore Nursing and Rehab Center, October 2 – November 2, 2017 (schedule below).
In the meantime, please be aware of the following:
Annual Flu Shots are a mandatory condition of employment for all employees (unless there is a medical contraindication).  In that case you will need to sign a declination form and provide a note from your medical doctor (if a current one is not on file).  If you are pregnant you will need a note from your OB provider before receiving the vaccination.  Declination forms may be obtained from your manager, on the Intranet or directly from Employee Health.  (Note: Compliance date is November 3, 2017)
Other Reminders:

  • The flu vaccination is a — Regular dose vaccine
  • Bring your Employee Badge
  • Wear short sleeves or loose fit shirt, if possible.
  • Egg free vaccine will be available upon request.
  • If you have a valid Declination, you will need to wear a mask from October 1 until April 1 2018 while on duty, per UM SRH policy.
  • If you received the vaccination elsewhere please send proof of such to Employee Health as soon as possible.

You may attend any one of clinics below – please note there will be no flu vaccinations given at the Employee Health offices. EHS staff request encourage all staff to get their shot EARLY — don’t wait until the last minute!
UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown: 

Oct. 9 6:30AM – 4:30 PM 2nd floor Conference Room
Oct 17 6:30AM – 4:30 PM 2nd floor Education Center
Nov 2 6:30AM – 1:30 PM 2nd floor Conference Room

UM Shore Nursing and Rehab at Chestertown:

Oct  10 6:30AM – 4:00 PM Chapel

UM Shore Medical Center at Easton:

Oct 4 6:30AM – 4:30 PM HEC  C & D
Oct. 13 6:30AM – 4:30 PM HEC  A & B
Oct 16 6:30AM – 4:30 PM HEC  A & B
Nov 1 6:30AM – 1:30 PM OCCR (By Diabetes Center)

UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester:

Oct 2 6:30AM – 4:30 PM 3rd Floor Conference Room
Oct 11 6:30AM – 4:30 PM Solarium
Oct 19 6:30AM – 1:30 PM Solarium

ALSO, PLEASE NOTE, REGARDING NON-FLU NEEDS DURING OCTOBER:

  • There will be limited walk-in hours and available appointments at Employee Health during the month of October (for Non-Flu Shot visits).
  •  The preferred contact method for Employee Health staff during October is voice mail; please leave a message at 410-822-1000, ext. 5549; messages will be checked periodically during the day.
  • If the matter is URGENT please contact HR, 410-822-1000, ext. 5145 and your message will be relayed to Employee Health staff.
  • You may fax your records request to 410-822-2555. Please include your name, date of birth, contact number and what you are requesting.  You may also email your request to srh-employeehealth@umm.edu. The turnaround time for records may be up to 72 hours.