INFORMATION FOR STAFF REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

UCI Coronavirus Response Center

949.824.9918 | covid19@uci.edu | Report COVID-19 Case or COVID-19 Safety Concern

This page provides information for UCI staff related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This page is updated as new information becomes available. Please check back often.

Focus on the Frontline

The following initiatives are now available to support the wellness needs of our frontline staff at UCI Health. If you have questions regarding any of these initiatives, please email Joshua Macias at jrmacia1@hs.uci.edu.

Family Care Resources

There are many resources and discounts available to support our frontline workers with dependent and elder care. Please visit this page for information on family care programs, including our partnership with Bright Horizons™, which offers emergency back-up care and virtual tutoring to UCI employees.

Sam’s Club Hero Hours

Sam’s Club associates, healthcare workers and first responders can now shop the club early every Sunday from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Visit the following link to learn more: https://corporate.samsclub.com/member-update-steps-were-taking-in-response-to-covid-19

Extension of the Engagement Treat Cart

The Empowered to Make a Difference engagement treat cart is out and about, rounding to different units throughout the week. If you haven’t seen the treat cart in your unit and would like a visit, please contact Josh Macias at jrmacia1@hs.uci.edu or Brad Giafaglione at bgiafagl@hs.uci.edu

myStrength

myStrength is a personalized, digital cognitive behavioral therapy program app that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support. You can track preferences and goals, current emotional states, and ongoing life events to improve your awareness and change behaviors. UC Anthem, Health Net, and Kaiser Members, can download and access the free myStrength app program through your UC employer healthcare provider.

Down Dog

Down Dog is an app that provides a studio-like yoga experience in the comfort of your home. In response to rising COVID-19 cases and school closures, the company is extending a free period for all their apps for university communities and healthcare workers until July 1, 2022. Anyone who signs up with a .edu email will automatically have access until July 1st,  2022. Students, faculty and staff can sign up on their school page. Healthcare workers can sign up on their healthcare page.

Donations of Food and Gift Cards

Many offers of donations of food and meal cards are being fielded by Human Resources. The HR Engagement team is working on distribution and scheduling for frontline, onsite employees.

Nourish App & Food Pick-up – Morrison

HR Wellness has partnered with Morrison to add “pick-up” locations for employees ordering meals. Employees must download Nourish App (Apple and Android compatible) and choose UC Irvine Medical Center as the location. Employees can order and pay for their food from the dining hall and pick up at any of the locations below:

  • DH West Staff Entrance near elevators (this will help service Towers and ED side of DH)
  • Neuropsychiatry Entrance area (bldg. 3)
  • Kelly Cart area (service pavilions and cancer centers)
  • 55 lawn
  • Manchester 200 Lobby

Samueli Institute Wellness Programs

During these challenging times, we recognize that your health and well-being is important and vital to the UCI community, as well as the patients and families you serve. The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute is launching a well-being initiative to provide support services for our extraordinary healthcare providers, nurses, and staff.

The following services are offered to staff and providers free of charge:

  • Mindfulness & Meditation
  • Guided Acupressure (no contact)
  • Yoga Therapy/Massage (no contact)
  • Biofeedback and Relaxation Techniques
  • Wellness Education Series
  • Stress Management Strategies
  • Nutrition

Please see below the weekly schedule of offerings. Information can be found here: http://www.wellness.uci.edu/SSIHIWellbeing.pdf

To sign up, complete this registration form. For questions, please email Dina Pagan at dpagano@hs.uci.edu.

EAP Immediate Healthcare Support Line

All Healthcare and frontline UCI employees are able to receive immediate specialized support when calling the general UCI EAP line at (844) 824-3273.

In addition, the following online resources are available:

Support Sessions for UCI Health Staff

Faculty/Staff Support Services is providing an opportunity for UCI Health Staff to connect with Dr. Negar Shekarabi for individual, private and confidential, 30 minute support sessions to assist you as you navigate the current response at UCI Health to COVID-19 and its impact on healthcare professionals.

These times are available for all healthcare staff to connect, get support and allow space for processing reactions and responses to the impact of COVID-19 on work and life. The meetings are private and confidential, and are intended for supportive counseling. Please see information about Faculty/Staff Support Services here: https://whcs.uci.edu/faculty-staff-support-services

To schedule a 30 min session, please email Dr. Shekarabi, nshekara@uci.edu

One-on-One Financial Well-being Zoom Appointments

  • Contact Fidelity reps: Andrew Smith (Smith@fmr.com) or Rand Erickson (Rand.Erickson@fmr.com) via email to schedule 1:1 appointments
  • Can discuss UC voluntary retirement plans and investments during the economic impact of COVID.

Manager’s Toolkit for Engaging Remote Workers

Electronic toolkit available on our website at https://hr.uci.edu/disaster-relief/engagement.php

COVID-19 Response Line

Access to information and resources related to COVID-19 via email at covid19@uci.edu; web at https://hr.uci.edu/disaster-relief/corona-virus.php or by phone at (949) 824-9918

Virtual Self-Care Wellness Resources

Helping our UCI Health community stay strong. Self-care is making yourself a priority each and every day. As a UCI Health employee, you have many virtual self-care wellness resources available to you on-demand to help you promote your personal well-being during this trying time.

Employee Perks & Discounts

As a part of the UCI Community, UCI Health employees have access to many money saving opportunities for things like cell phones, rent, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, hotels, childcare, doggie daycare, fitness memberships, and continuing education. Explore the full list of UCI employee perks & discounts.