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From the desk of Melinda Muller, M.D., interim Chief Medical Officer, Legacy Health
CMO MESSAGE
2021 brings hope, resilience remains key

OTHER NEWS
Rescheduled evening session: February engagement M&M events with Legacy Sr. Vice Presidents
Session Options:
Session 1 – February 23, 6-7 p.m.
Session 2 – February 24, 7-8 a.m.
We’ll use our time to dive more deeply into one of our pillars for Provider and Physician Engagement, “Change Integration: Governance, Influence and Ownership.
New physician leaders
Every January we install new medical staff leaders who are charged with representing the voice of providers. Meet the newest presidents and learn about why they take on additional responsibility to represent their colleagues and find solutions to the issues impacting providers.
For 2021, several our medical staffs have new Officers and Medical Executive Committee Members that we’d like to share.
COVID-19 testing protocol remains in place for incoming patients
Legacy will continue requiring COVID-19 testing for patients entering our facilities, even if they have completed a vaccine regimen. The testing requirement remains a critical component of Legacy’s safety protocols to protect our patients, staff and community.
Patients who refuse a COVID-19 test will be placed in contact/droplet quarantine for the duration of their admission due to the unknown risk. If a test can be obtained during admission, the transmission-based precautions can be changed pending the results of the lab test.
Supply chain slowdown brings new processes for COVID-19 rapid PCR tests

COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Provider reflection on first week of Woodburn community vaccinations

EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
Tap & Go badge swipe will speed Epic, Office 365 access
