Benefits & Resources
Upcoming Employee COVID-19 Booster Clinics in December
Riverside is hosting an employee COVID-19 booster clinic on Tuesday, December 7, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the back of the cafeteria. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson will all be offered as boosters.
There will also be two additional clinics in December – Tuesday, December 14, and Thursday, December 30, both from 3 to 6 p.m. in the back of the Riverside Medical Center Cafeteria.
Prescheduling your appointment is highly encouraged to streamline your experience. Walk-ins will be accepted. Schedule your appointment through your myRiverside MyChart account.
| Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Boosters at Riverside |
| Do I have to get the same type of booster (MODERNA, PFIZER, OR J&J) as I got for my initial dose(s)? You do not have to get the same booster as your initial dose(s). COVID-19 boosters are interchangeable. You are able to select which booster you wish to receive. From a time standpoint, when am I eligible to get my booster? For Pfizer and Moderna you can get a booster dose at 6 months after your second dose. For J&J -you are able to get a booster shot 2 months after your vaccine. How do I sign up for the booster clinic? You can schedule your booster in your myRiverside myChart account. By scheduling in MyChart you are able to complete the required consents prior to arriving at the booster clinic. This helps to streamline your experience. What if I don’t like something that is listed on the consent can I cross any part of the consent? No. The consent cannot be altered and will need to be signed as written. What if I can’t preschedule in myRiverside MyChart, can I just walk into the booster clinic? Yes. Although we are asking and strongly encouraging all staff to preschedule we understand that there may a circumstance where that is not possible. Prescheduled appointments help to streamline the process and will allow for people to efficiently move through the clinic. I have a medical condition that puts me into the category of immunocompromised, should I get the booster shot at the Riverside Clinic on 12/6, 12/14, or 12/30? If you are immunocompromised, we do not recommend getting the booster without first consulting your primary care physician. There are additional recommendations for individuals that fall into the category of immunocompromised. You may also email Chief Medical Officer, Keith A. Moss, MD, MA, FACP at [email protected] for guidance. |
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Boosters at Riverside
Do I have to get the same type of booster (MODERNA, PFIZER, OR J&J) as I got for my initial dose(s)?
You do not have to get the same booster as your initial dose(s). COVID-19 boosters are interchangeable. You are able to select which booster you wish to receive.
From a time standpoint, when am I eligible to get my booster?
- For Pfizer and Moderna you can get a booster dose at 6 months after your second dose.
- For J&J -you are able to get a booster shot 2 months after your vaccine.
How do I sign up for the booster clinic?
You can schedule your booster in your myRiverside myChart account. By scheduling in MyChart you are able to complete the required consents prior to arriving at the booster clinic. This helps to streamline your experience.
What if I don’t like something that is listed on the consent can I cross any part of the consent?
No. The consent cannot be altered and will need to be signed as written.
What if I can’t preschedule in myRiverside MyChart, can I just walk into the booster clinic?
Yes. Although we are asking and strongly encouraging all staff to preschedule we understand that there may a circumstance where that is not possible. Prescheduled appointments help to streamline the process and will allow for people to efficiently move through the clinic.
I have a medical condition that puts me into the category of immunocompromised, should I get the booster shot at the Riverside Clinic on 11/23 or 1/24?
If you are immunocompromised, we do not recommend getting the booster without first consulting your primary care physician. There are additional recommendations for individuals that fall into the category of immunocompromised. You may also email Chief Medical Officer, Keith A. Moss, MD, MA, FACP at [email protected] for guidance.
Open Enrollment
It’s time to Enroll! Employee Benefit Open Enrollment 2022
Employee Benefit Open Enrollment begins October 25th and will close at 6pm on November 15th. All changes will be effective January 1, 2022.
It is important to remember that this is an “active” Open Enrollment, which means you must enroll or your coverage will end.
Please watch the Open Enrollment Video on the InforESS Benefit Information page for important information regarding changes for the new year. The updated Benefit Guide and full Benefit Presentation is a great source of information for all your benefits. Once you have reviewed the Benefit Information and have made your decisions, click on Open Enrollment to select your 2022 benefits.
If you still have questions, there are a number of virtual meetings scheduled. See the attached OE Notice for details and for the link to Calendly where you can schedule an individual meeting with me.
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review, enroll in or make changes to medical, dental, vision Life, LTD, HSA, FSA and voluntary benefits, as well as add or drop coverage for eligible dependents:
Go to the Benefits Information page on the Infor Employee Self Service portal for more detailed information for these plans such as plan documents, summaries, physician lists, and more to help you make your benefit enrollment decisions.
Go to the Open Enrollment Page from the link above to make your benefit selections. During Open Enrollment, you can begin and come back to the enrollment platform as needed to complete your enrollment as long as you submit your elections by the 6pm, 11/15/2021.
By participating in the REACH Employee Wellness program, you will save $780 on health insurance premiums by completing Level 1 and another $520 on your spouse’s premiums if they participate as well. Based on your participation, these amounts are reflected in the premiums you will see as you enroll. Additionally, you can still earn up to $520 in Wellness Credit by completing all levels of REACH.
MyChart Bedside Coming Soon to myRiverside App
Patients and their family members will be able to take advantage of a new feature coming to Riverside’s myRiverside App on Monday, October 4th. MyChart Bedside is Riverside’s free inpatient portal that allows patients to be more involved in their care while in the hospital. Patients will be able to see what medications they’re taking, their schedule for the day, and upcoming treatment plans. Any questions or concerns can be sent via secure messaging along with requests directly to the patient’s care team.
“Improving the patient experience is a top priority for Riverside and that often starts with easier access to health information,” said Phil Kambic, Riverside’s President and CEO.
Family members or other proxies can also take advantage of the new myRiverside feature so they can see important information regarding an inpatient stay. To access, patients or family members simply log into their myRiverside account and the “Your Hospital Stay” dashboard appears with features tailored to the specific hospital stay and care.
Bedside features include:
- View treatment team: Read role descriptions for each member of your care team
- Education materials: See education materials assigned by your clinician
- Medications issued: View medications issued while you’re admitted
- Hospital health issues: See an overview of your primary health issue(s)
- Happening soon: View medication administration times, surgeries, and appointments
- Test results: View labs from any tests administered during your stay
Put your HSA to work
If you are enrolled in an HSA eligible health plan, you may receive an email from Empower Retirement about the tax advantages of saving more in your Health Savings Account (HSA). Did you know that you can change the amount at any time throughout the year? Below are instructions for updating your HSA contributions in your InforESS (employee self-service portal):
Questions? Contact Christi Landeck, Benefits Coordinator at [email protected] or extension 37255.
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