Asymptomatic

Dear Colleagues, Starting next week, we will be offering on-site COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic staff members free of charge at SCC, SHC, and SRH. This is a self-administered testing process that is being done throughout the MassGeneral Brigham system. We are coordinating with our colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient process. The lab testing is being conducted by the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard with results returned to you approximately 36 hours later. We are glad we can offer this convenient service to our staff to help relieve stress and maintain your overall health. Outlined below is important information on the testing program and process. Who is Eligible for Testing? This free testing is for asymptomatic employees who do not fall into the categories listed below. It is important to remember that this testing will not include the following scenarios: • Symptomatic employees who have even minor symptoms of COVID-19 should stay home and contact the Occupational Health Services (OHS) Call Center at 617-724-8100. • Asymptomatic employees with confirmed exposures (occupational or community) should contact the OHS Call Center at 617-724-8100 to be scheduled for testing. • Testing for clinical reasons (for example, if an employee requires pre-admission or pre-procedural testing) will continue to be ordered by your provider and should not be completed at the Employee Testing Center. How Do I Schedule a Test? Staff must schedule their testing appointments in advance . No walk-in appointments will be available. Conducting the test only takes a few minutes. All staff must register and schedule prior using the Lab Pass registration link ( note: Use Chrome Browser as Internet Explorer does not work with it ) and our unique SRN access code : Spaulding1575 (case sensitive). Once your profile is created, please make sure you are selecting the correct schedule for your facility. Please note that you only need to create a profile on the webpage the first time you schedule a test, after that, you will just have to use your log-in to schedule a time. There is a once a week limit for testing. You can also download step by step instructions from PCC Insite here . What is the schedule for testing? For the first week (11/9-11/13), testing will occur Monday through Friday, 7 am-10 am and 2 pm-4 pm. Starting Sunday 11/15 the weekly schedule will be Sundays 1 pm - 4 pm, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 am -10 am, and 2 pm - 4 pm. Where are the Testing Locations? Spaulding Cape Cod: 1 st Floor Conference Room Spaulding Boston: Conference Room B, 1 st Floor Spaulding Hospital Cambridge: Center 3, 1 st Floor What Else Must I do Before my Scheduled Test? You will need to watch this short video that demonstrates how to do the self-administered test. You will also receive this step by step how-to instruction sheet on site which you can also download here in multiple languages ( English , Spanish , Portuguese , Haitian-Creole ). For our Outpatient staff, you can schedule a test at whatever inpatient facility is most convenient for you. For any questions on the testing process at any of our facilities please email Deb Margolis. Thank you to the dozens of staff from all areas who are supporting this effort to make this program possible. We will share any updates to this process as needed and look for further information from your local site leadership.