UBT Spotlight: Pediatric Clinic
The Unit Based Team in the Pediatric Primary Care Clinic has implemented several ideas that make their work better, saving wasted time and improving communication. In the process, they have, among other things, developed ways to expedite hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments. Read more about what this enthusiastic group has been doing, with an interview of UBT Co-Leads Jen McRell and Maureen Guzzi.
UMass Memorial eLearning
Our hospital is using a new version of eLearning this year in order to keep compliant with federal regulations. Because of the additional time required to complete this year’s Annual Required Education, UMass Memorial now allows employees to do the eLearning from home. Some SHARE members have found portions of the eLearning difficult because it tests knowledge that they haven’t previously had to know for their jobs. We would like to know about your experience so that we can work to better help the hospital improve its eLearning program. Learn more, and let us know what you think . . .
Covid Vaccine Mandate
UMass Memorial does not currently require employees to receive the Covid vaccine while it remains under Emergency Use Authorization. But that could change. Read more . . .
Federal Child Tax Credit
In response to the pandemic, unions pressed the government for financial relief provided by the American Rescue Plan, including the newly-enacted Child Tax Credit. Learn here how the Credit might affect you and your family. You can also calculate how much you can expect to receive using the free AFSCME Child Tax Credit Calculator.
Mass General Brigham Expansion Update
SHARE leaders and other members of the Coalition to Protect Community Care met recently with representatives from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to discuss the ways that the MGB’s proposed expansion could undermine health equity in Central Massachusetts and put good healthcare jobs at risk. After the session, SHARE staff organizer Janet Wilder said, “It seemed to me that the Attorney General’s Office really wanted to know how they could help.” Read more . . .