Seasonal Flu Vaccine Campaign
Why should I get the flu vaccine during the coronavirus pandemic?
As the flu season quickly approaches, getting the flu shot is still the number one thing that each of us can do to protect ourselves and provide for the safety and well-being of our patients, our families and our co-workers. Experts state that during the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. Doing so saves lives and preserves health care resources.
What’s new?
- Curbside Flu Shots – Available at The Medical Center at Bowling Green by appointment only. Call Employee Health at 270-745-1263 to schedule an appointment, then call Employee Health when you arrive and an EH RN will come to your vehicle.
- Flu Vaccine Program During the Pandemic – In an effort to avoid crowding and to promote social distancing, the following will be in place for this year.
- More outdoor flu clinics than in previous years.
- Scheduled appointments: Call Employee Health and make your appointment for the flu shot.
- Traveling Flu Cart: Stay in your department and wait for the Traveling Flu Cart to come to you.
What’s continuing?
- One Stop Flu Shot Drive-Thru Clinic: Get your flu shot from the comfort of your car. Scroll down to see dates and times/
- Employees 65+: Adult employees age 65 and older can receive the high dose flu vaccine.
- Traveling Flu Cart: The traveling flu cart that will come to your department. Scroll down to see dates and times.
- Employee Health – Receive your flu vaccine in Employee Health Services. Call 270-745-1263 (OR) schedule an appointment with your on-site Employee Health Representative.
When AND How?
You can get your flu shot now. There is no cost for the flu shot and preservative free, egg free, and high dose vaccine will also be available on an as-needed basis, by appointment only, in the Employee Health office. When you get the vaccine, you will be given a sticker that will be placed on the front of your badge. This sticker designates that you have received the flu shot.
Beginning November 16, if you are working in a designated patient care area (see below) and do not receive the flu shot, you will be required complete the computer-based learning module titled FLU 2020 and electronically sign a declination to the vaccine. Please note that in the event the current COVID-19 mask requirement is lifted before March 31, 2021 AND you did not receive the flu vaccine, you will be required to wear a mask.
Designated Patient Care Areas
| The Medical Center at Bowling Green Excludes: The following 1st floor areas: hallways, administrative offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, cafeteria and auditorium. | The Medical Center at Scottsville Excludes: administrative offices, cafeteria, meeting rooms and classrooms. |
| The Medical Center at Franklin Excludes: administrative offices, cafeteria, meeting rooms and classrooms. | Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital Excludes: administrative offices, meeting rooms and classrooms. |
| The Medical Center Caverna Excludes: administrative offices, cafeteria, meeting rooms and classrooms. | The Medical Center at Albany Excludes: administrative offices, cafeteria, meeting rooms and classrooms. |
| Home Health (applies only to visits in patient homes) | Adult Day Care All areas (excludes break-rooms) |
| Urgentcare All areas (excludes break-rooms) | MedEquip and Riverside All areas |
| All Physician Practices and Quick Care All areas (excludes break-rooms) | Barren River Regional Cancer Center All areas (excludes break-rooms) |
| Bluegrass Outpatient & OPPT All areas (excludes break-rooms) | Employee Health Services All areas |
| WKDI All areas (excludes break-rooms) | Emergency Medical Services Excludes the EMS building |
Employee Health Representatives
| MCBG | Employee Health Services | 270-745-1263 |
| MCF | Megan Wheet, RN | 270-598-4859 |
| MCS | Patricia Davis, RN | 270-618 3721 |
| MCC | Leonetta Cook, RN | 270–786-2372 |
| MCA | Leanne Albertson, RN | 606-387-3690 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Don’t I already have to wear a mask?
Yes, currently every employee is to wear a mask because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This could change when there is a COVID-19 vaccine available. More than likely you will need to have both vaccines before you will be able to work without a mask. These questions have not been answered. But what is certain, is if you do not get the flu vaccine, the mask requirement will stay in place for you.
Won’t my mask protect me from the flu?
It can but the best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get your annual flu vaccine. We are very fortunate to have a vaccine that helps to prevent the flu and getting the flu vaccine is essential in protecting others.
What happens if I forget or lose my I.D. Badge with the flu sticker?
Go to the Human Resources office to have a replacement badge prepared for you. If this occurs during the non-working hours for the Human Resources office, you will continue to work in a patient care area but would need to wear a mask until you have your I.D. badge replaced.
What if I get the Flu Vaccine somewhere other than Employee Health?
Go to Employee Health and provide written documentation that you have obtained the flu vaccine. You will be given the flu sticker to apply to your I.D. badge.
What if I have a medical condition or religious belief, which prevents me from getting the Flu vaccine?
Go to Employee Health and discuss your situation with one of the Employee Health RNs/Representatives. While your condition or belief may prevent you from obtaining the flu vaccine, you would still be required to wear a mask when working in a designated patient care area.
Where and When to Go
Traveling Cart – MCBG/CRSH/CHC
| Date | Day | Time | Department | Location |
| 10/13/2020 | Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | CHC Offices | CFR Breakroom |
| 10/14/2020 | Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | ENT Bowling Green/Primary Care Clinic/Riverside Pharmacy | Riverside Building |
| 10/14/2020 | Wednesday | 12:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. | Distribution-Warehouse | Louisville Rd |
| 10/14/2020 | Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Orthopedics Plus | Nashville Rd. |
| 10/21/2020 | Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Home Care | Home Care |
| 10/21/2020 | Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. | Hillcrest | Hillcrest |
| 10/21/2020 | Wednesday | 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Bluegrass Outpatient Clinic | Bluegrass Outpatient |
| 10/21/2020 | Wednesday | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | WKDI | WKDI |
| 10/22/2020 | Thursday | 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Doctor’s Lounge (MD only) | MCBG Doctor’s Lounge |
| 10/22/2020 | Thursday | 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. | Center Care | Center Care |
| 10/27/2020 | Tuesday | 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 2nd, 3rd, 4th Floor | MCBG |
| 10/28/2020 | Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 1st Floor/ Float | MCBG |
| 10/30/2020 | Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Floating | MCBG |
| 11/4/2020 | Wednesday | 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Floating | MCBG |
| 11/11/2020 | Wednesday | 7:00a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Floating | MCBG |
| 11/13/2020 | Friday | 7:00a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Floating | MCBG |
Curbside Flu Shot Clinic – Bowling Green
| 10/15/2020 | Thursday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 10/23/2020 | Friday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 10/30/2020 | Friday | By Appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 11/3/2020 | Tuesday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 11/6/2020 | Friday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 11/10/2020 | Tuesday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
| 11/12/2020 | Thursday | By appt only | Curbside Flu Shot | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic – Bowling Green
| 10/16/2020 | Friday | 11:30 a.m.- 03:30 p.m. | Drive Thru Clinic | Medical Plaza Parking Lot |
Midnight & Weekend Clinics – Bowling Green
| 10/17/2020 | Saturday | 12:30 p.m.- 03:30 p.m. | Floating | MCBG |
| 11/9/2020 | Monday | 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. | Floating | MCBG |
The Medical Center at Franklin
| 10/12/2020 | Monday | 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCF |
| 10/13/2020 | Tuesday | 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCF |
| 10/16/2020 | Friday | 7:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCF |
| 10/27/2020 | Tuesday | 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCF |
| 10/27/2020 | Tuesday | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCF |
** After 10/27/20, you can get the flu shot in the Outpatient Department
The Medical Center at Scottsville
| 10/14/2020 | Wednesday | 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCS |
| 10/22/2020 | Thursday | 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCS |
| 11/3/2020 | Tuesday | 6:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | MCS |
** After 10/16/20, you can get the flu shot in the Emergency Department
The Medical Center at Caverna
| 10/12/2020 | Monday | 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | Caverna |
| 10/16/2020 | Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | Caverna |
** After 10/16/20, you can get the flu shot in the Emergency Department
The Medical Center at Albany
| 10/16/2020 | Friday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | Albany |
| 10/22/2020 | Thursday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | Albany |
| 10/30/2020 | Friday | 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Traveling Flu Cart | Albany |
** After 10/30/20, Employees can get the flu shot by seeing Leanne Albertson, RN
If you have questions about this requirement, please contact Employee Health Services at ext. 1263.