In the United States, the CDC has identified 35 monkeypox cases in 15 states, including a single case of monkeypox infection in a Dallas County resident with recent international travel. With case numbers expected to rise, here are key characteristics for identifying monkeypox in patients and recommendations for handling cases within a clinical setting.
Here are the top four reasons some patients first say "No" to MyChart, along with examples of how you can respond to help them understand the benefits of MyChart.
The fiscal year 2022 performance review process launched June 6, 2022, to evaluate performance for staff employees. Employees can find helpful step-by-step instructions in the UT Health Performs Employee User Guide on the Performance Alignment website. Recorded UT Health Performs training sessions are also available on the site.
As part of the Comprehensive Leave Program, paid time off (PTO) hours are now front loaded for employees to use at the beginning of the fiscal year or on the start date for new hires. PTO balances up to 80 hours automatically transfer into the next fiscal year, but don't forget that any balances over 80 hours expire at the end of the fiscal year on Aug. 31, 2022. Please work with your supervisor to use your hours before they expire.
Tips to use the Percipio intelligent learning platform
Getting to know the homepage can help make the most of your time using Percipio. Here's an overview of the main features:
Find relevant content quickly using the search bar.
Keep track of what you need to do in the My Assignments section.
Pick up where you left off in the Resume Learning section.
See content you've set aside within your Playlist.
Explore recommended content based on the interests you selected after logging in for the first time.
You can also filter content depending on whether you want to watch, read, listen, or practice.
Use the Percipio Quick Start Guide to try out Percipio and start your learning journey today. Login using your UT Health San Antonio Single Sign-On credentials.
Reminder: Take the Staff Employee Engagement Survey by June 13
UT Health San Antonio is partnering with Gallup, a nationally recognized research organization, to conduct an Employee Engagement Survey of our staff employees to measure and positively impact employee engagement. The survey only takes 7-15 minutes to complete, and all responses are completely confidential. Staff employees hired as of April 1, 2022 received an email on May 16 with a link to the survey and are encouraged to participate!