Co-CEO Message – September 15, 2022

Dear Cooper Team:

What You Should Know This Week:

Email Security Alert. Please be extra cautious when opening, forwarding, or responding to email, as Cooper IT has identified an increased chance that spam messages will reach our inboxes. As a reminder, you should NEVER submit your name or password unless you are absolutely sure it is a safe and secure source. If you receive any suspicious emails, please report them to spam-alert@cooperhealth.edu and then delete the emails. If you have any questions, please email informationsecurity@cooperhealth.edu.
Voting for DEI T-Shirt Design Begins Next Week. All team members will have the chance to cast their vote for the design that best represents Cooper’s ongoing commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Look for details in Tuesday’s Weekly Rounds, on Pulse+, and the Pulse.
This Email Is the Real Deal and Safe. Last week, you should have received our DEI assessment from the email address, scheduling@exetergroup.net. The survey is legitimate, and designed to get your perspective on DEI here at Cooper. Please take fifteen minutes to participate.

Today: Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar. Cooper’s Security Department, in conjunction with New Jersey’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, will host a seminar about active shooter preparedness tomorrow from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the hospital command center. The seminar will be available virtually and in person on a first-come, first-served basis. To enroll, click here.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under a federal government program known as Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). For more information, click here.

Reminders:

You are invited to join the Cooper team at the Health Sports Tech 2022 (HST 2022) conference this tomorrow, September 16. For more information, click here.
The Culture of Safety Survey Is Here. All clinical hospital employees will receive this anonymous survey. Units with the greatest survey participation rates will be eligible for prizes. For more information about the survey and our HRO journey, click here.
The food truck schedule is ALWAYS available on the Pulse homepage under Team Member Resources with vendor locations, times, and menus for the month. On the calendar, click on the name of the vendor to view the menu.
Regulatory and Compliance Program for 2022. You must complete the assigned courses by October 6, 2022. Click here to request credit for training completed at another facility, and check the last selection under Request Type: Update participant course status/attendance (i.e., mark complete). Attach proof of course completion.

COVID Updates:

COVID-19 Bivalent Boosters Are Now Available at Cooper. The FDA, CDC, and New Jersey Department of Health are recommending COVID-19 bivalent booster shots for individuals ages 12 and older, at least two months after their most recent booster or primary series.

The bivalent booster vaccine has the ability to make antibodies against the original COVID-19 and omicron strains. It is projected that the bivalent immunization will prevent substantial hospitalization and death during the coming winter months.
Cooper is offering the bivalent booster at the vaccine tent in Camden and at all ambulatory locations. Appointments are available in MyCooper. For more details on nuanced clinical guidance, please refer to Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC.
Yesterday, New Jersey reported another 1,587 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 8 new confirmed deaths. The seven-day average for confirmed positive tests was 1,436 on Wednesday, a 10% increase from a week ago and a 34% decrease from a month ago. For more information, click here.
Click here to read today’s Daily Dose, “Show Your Friends You Love Them.” As always, you can view the Daily Dose archives here.
For the latest updates on required PPE and masking, go to the COVID-19 Resources section on the Pulse.

Monkeypox Update:

Monkeypox vaccination appointments can be made on myCooper. Click here to read more about monkeypox from the CDC. For our clinical team, Cooper’s current protocols for monkeypox are available here and here. For additional clinical questions, please contact the Infection Prevention team at 856.342.2254 or via email here.

Other News:

We love positive patient feedback. Kudos to all who are making The Cooper Experience a reality. Click here to read more.
Theme of the Week: National Hispanic Heritage Month. Today, September 15, 2022, marks the official start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs until October 15, 2022. During this month, we recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. To read more about this special month of recognition, click here.

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