After Your COVID-19 Vaccine Receiving a vaccine is an important step toward protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. The information on this page may help you navigate any questions or next steps following your vaccine appointment. COVID-19 Vaccine Symptoms You May Experience It’s normal to experience mild side effects after receiving your COVID-19 vaccine. These are signs that your body is building protection against the virus. These symptoms may last up to 36 hours. If you experience a severe side effect or you feel you are having an allergic reaction, please call 911 immediately. If

What to Know About RSV What Is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious respiratory virus that affects the lining of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, lungs, and breathing passages. RSV spreads among people of all ages, including infants, with cold-like symptoms that can vary from mild to severe, including: Runny nose Decrease in appetite Coughing Sneezing Fever Wheezing The majority of adults and children will encounter these symptoms in stages, over the course of 1-2 weeks. For most, RSV goes away on its own. But for some, especially the most

Collective Bargaining at Munson Medical Center In March 2019, Munson Medical Center and registered nurses represented by the Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) reached a three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and subsequently agreed to a one-year extension of the contract in February 2022. With the current contract set to expire on February 14, 2023, negotiations on a new contract began on November 10, 2022. Representatives from both sides are scheduled to meet 20 times from the beginning of contract negotiations to the date the current CBA expires, with much work being done in

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Construction Alerts Closure Near M72/M22 Intersection to Begin Feb. 3 Beginning Monday, Feb. 3, M-72 will be closed just west of the M-22 intersection in Elmwood Township for approximately four weeks as utility companies relocate infrastructure beneath the roadway. From Feb. 3 to March 3, M-72 will be closed entirely from the M-72/M-22 intersection in Elmwood Township to just east of Incochee Woods Drive and closed to through-traffic from Gray Road to Incochee Woods Drive. M-22 will remain open between Division Street and Cherry Bend Road. Please plan an alternate route accordingly: Traffic

Ambulatory Clerical: Personalization Standard Settings To be completed by every healthcare team member in a clerical staff role: Clerical Staff Personalization Revenue Cycle Experience Settings To be completed by every healthcare team member managing referrals: Referral Management Settings and Preferences Optional Settings: Advanced Personalization Quick Tips Customizing the Tool Bar Documentation Documentation Tab Filters Auto Text Copying Auto Text Creating and Using Personal Auto Text Scanner Settings Scanner Devices Preferences -Ambir DS687 Scanned Devices Preferences - Fujitsu fi-7160

COVID-19 Updates for Providers This page contains information regarding protocols and resources for providers across Munson Healthcare in regards to COVID-19. Click here for MHC Viral Case Data MHC Visitor Policy Patient Care Treatment Guidelines Ask-a-Nurse-Line COVID-19 Testing Information Testing Options and Locations for Patients Pre-Procedure/Surgical COVID-19 Workflow Information & Resources for Clinicians COVID-19 Vaccine Information about the Vaccine CDC Resources MDHHS Resources Local Health Departments Vaccine Scheduling Information Communications and Provider Resources Educational

DEA License Renewal Training The new Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act requires most licensed prescribers who are either renewing or applying for a new controlled substance DEA license to have completed at least 8 hours of opioid or other substance use disorders (SUD) training. The MATE act went into effect on June 27, 2023. Opioid/SUD Training Resources: Munson Healthcare On-Demand CME Best Practices and Tools for Chronic Pain (1-hour recorded webinar) Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care (1-hour recorded webinar) Addressing the "5th vital sign": Pain Management Beyond

Ambulatory Clinical: Quick Reference Cards Appointment Scheduling Walk In Clinic Appointment Scheduling and Provider Assignment Pocket Guide (MHC Charlevoix Walk In Clinic Only) Faxing Faxing Using Medical Record Request Work Queue Monitor Pocket Guide General Clinical Staff Quick Tips Quick Reference Clinical Reconciliation and Intake Medications Medication List Review and Edit Pocket Reference Medication Refill Request Quick Reference Cards Message Center Message Center Pocket Reference Orders Quick Reference Order Communication Types Quick Tips Quick Tips for Ambulatory Staff

Documents and Instructions Before You Begin If you have a question about the terminology used in any of the following documents, please use this helpful resource from the National Institute of Health. There is an Advance Care Planning section with a glossary of terms and frequently asked questions section to help you get started. Here is another great resource that outlines the difference between Hospice and Palliative Care. Once You Have Completed Any of the Below Documents Keep the original documents Make a copy of the original documents and provide one to your primary care physician, the