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December 14, 2021

 

Today’s Key Notes provides a reminder about the flu shot deadline, information on the New York State Department of Health mask mandate, an update on the Wesley office move, and COVID-19 numbers for Tuesday, December 14.

Please remember that Key Notes are intended for Saratoga Hospital staff only. All Key Notes are posted on our COVID-19 SaraNet page.

December 15 Flu Shot Deadline

All staff must receive their flu vaccine by tomorrow,Wednesday, December 15. Vaccines are available in the Employee Health office from 7:30 AM – 3:45 PM. You do not need an appointment.

New York State Mask Mandate

Effective yesterday, December 13, Governor Hochul reinstituted a statewide mask mandate. Masks are required for everyone in all indoor public spaces unless businesses or venues check the vaccination status of each patron/guest. New York State Department of Health will reevaluate on January 15.

The mandate is in response to the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the state and the number of hospitalized patients who are battling serious illness. Since Thanksgiving, the statewide seven-day average case rate has increased by 43%, and we expect to see a similar surge after Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Masks provide an added layer of protection against COVID-19 and other seasonal viruses, including the flu. We encourage you to wear masks if you’re planning to gather inside with your family and friends.

Office Move: Saratoga Hospital Medical Offices – Wesley

The Saratoga Hospital Medical Offices at Wesley have moved. The following practices are now located at 665 Saratoga Road (Route 9) in Wilton

  • Infectious Disease (Brian McDermott, DO; Clarisse Kilayko, MD; Kristin Williford, PA-C; Sheryl Salerno, FNP)
  • Inpatient Transition Program (Kevin Dooley, MD, and Seana Mosher, PA-C)
  • Outpatient Palliative Care (John Pezzulo, DO)

Please call 518-245-8255 with questions specific to Infectious Disease. For Geriatric Care, Inpatient Transition Program, and Outpatient Palliative Care, call 518-886-5060.

Dr. Jones’ medical podiatry practice moved to 3065 Route 50, joining Drs. Daly and Criswell at Wilton Mall. The practice has been renamed to Saratoga Hospital Medical Group Podiatry-Medical & Surgical.

Saratoga Hospital COVID-19 Patient Numbers  
December 14, 2021 Change from December 7, 2021
35 Patients in the hospital ↓ 15
24 Patients on Med/Surg ↓ 17
11 Patients in the ICU ↑ 2
4 Patients on ventilators No change
1 Death -
134 Total deaths to date ↑ 6

 

The vast majority of our vaccinated COVID-19 inpatients have significant underlying conditions that place them at high risk for infection, serious illness, and death. Saratoga County has a positivity rate of 6.7%, with 1,120 positive COVID-19 cases in the last seven days.
 

Staff Resources

  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms or a 100+ temperature, contact the Employee Health Sick Line at 518-580-2200.
  • Visit www.vaccines.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you.
  • Send Human Resource questions to benefits@saratogahospital.org or call 518-583-8484.
  • For additional support, here are some self-care community resources available to you.
  • You can access the Traveler Health Form as well as information about quarantine rules and exemptions on the NYS COVID-19 Travel Advisory page here.
  • If you have additional ideas, questions, or concerns not otherwise addressed here or with your managers, please email askangelo@saratogahospital.org.

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