AOAÌåÓýƽ̨

Masks will be available for all, and required in areas and circumstances where appropriate under health care protocols

The health care system is using the latest science to set standards for return to work protocols for care team members who contract COVID-19.

Long term trends in the labor market and a surge in demand are making it hard for health care organizations to meet a growing demand for care.

As AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ seeks to limit the spread of COVID-19, vaccination will be a requirement for employment, with very few exceptions, as of Oct. 1, 2021.

In addition to a base wage increase for nearly all employees, the minimum pay rate across the health system will rise from $14 to $17 an hour, and market adjustments will be made for hard-to-fill roles.

Hours after the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine at its hospitals, AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ began inoculating team members who provide direct care to patients infected with the novel coronavirus.

The health system expects to be able to vaccinate all its front-line care team members following the delivery of a second allotment that is expected to include both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

Twelve hospitals and affiliates celebrated for leadership through annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence program.

AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ is pleased to welcome Susan Ahern as Vice President of Innovation, a new systemwide role responsible for planning and development of the AOAÌåÓýƽ̨ Innovation Center.