Employees with seasonal allergies or other chronic conditions
San Bernardino County has ordered individuals working in healthcare settings to self-screen for the following symptoms and not report to work if illness symptoms are present. Please note, we would like you to come to work if you do NOT have new illness symptoms. If you have symptoms listed below related to chronic illness (such as sneezing due to allergies, or GI symptoms due to irritable bowel syndrome) you should still come to work. If you notice a change from your normal baseline and it’s unclear whether this is a new developing illness, please stay at home.
Do NOT come to work if you have the following new illness symptoms:
If you have mild to moderate symptoms related to OR other respiratory illness such as:
- Fever (Temp > 37.8°C/100.0°F)
- Chills
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Not feeling well
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as:
- Soft stool
- Stomach cramps
Additional childcare options for essential staff
For the month of April, Loma Linda Academy Children’s Center is able to offer Loma Linda University Health employees childcare for children under the age of five. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm. On Fridays, the center opens from 6:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please call (909) 796-0161 for more information and pricing.
Discounted hotel options for employees
Local hotels have made special rates available for employees looking to stay in a hotel during this time. Please visit the One Portal for the latest details.
Magnet site visit concludes
Yesterday marked the last day of Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Magnet virtual site visit. Our nursing teams magnetized the entire Medical Center during the visit with ANCC appraisers. The appraisers will review their findings over the next few months to determine Magnet status for Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s Magnet site visit will take place May 12–14.
Employee Spiritual Care
Courage for the Days Ahead — a devotional
by Dilys Brooks
“Blessed are those who make the LORD their trust.” –Psalm 40:4
Spiritual Care Opportunities
For those of you who are unable to connect with your faith community this Easter Sunday, please join our virtual Easter Sunday service by tuning in to in-house TV channel 27.1 or online at lluh.org/patients-visitors/spiritual-care. The program begins at 11 a.m. and will last about 35 minutes. Available for all patients and staff. Discover more in this video invitation from the director of Chaplain Services at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Carl Ricketts Jr., MDiv, BCC.
21 Days of Prayer for COVID-19
An old Gospel song lyric says, “If we ever needed the Lord before, we sure do need him now.” Truer words could not be spoken of this day and time. The world is in the grip of a microscopic virus that has brought much of life — across the planet — to a stop. Hearts are filled with fear. The future is uncertain.
There are many things we can do in a time of crisis. One vital thing we must do is seek the Lord in prayer. As believers, we are called to trust in the Lord at all times and to pour out our hearts before him (Psalm 62:8).
The Prayer Ministries Team at Loma Linda University Church invites you to join in prayer for 21 days. Unite with us by calling our prayer teleconference line. Here is how to participate:
- Call 909-361-6220.
- When prompted, enter ID number 11125# (be sure to include the #).
- Consider muting yourself to minimize your background sounds.
Dates: Wednesday, April 8, through Wednesday, April 29
Time: 7–7:45 a.m.
