The PPE online order form is available in three languages: English, Spanish, and Chinese. Simply fill out some basic information about yourself, including your name, Personal Care ID number, mailing address, and email address, and then choose the items you need! After selecting the items, click “Submit”, and your request will be automatically submitted. You will receive an email confirmation of your order. Click one of the links below to check out the new form and get started:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Form (English)
• Formulario de pedido de equipo de protección personal (PPE) (Spanish)
• 个人防护装备 (PPE) 订单 (Chinese)

*If you need help filling out the form, contact your supervisor.

If an employee’s safety was compromised during work, an Incident Report should be submitted by the employee or their manager. To submit an Incident Report, click on one of the links below. The Incident Report is available in a variety of languages.

For all information that you need to know about COVID-19, including PPE guidelines, return to work guidelines, how to submit your daily self-assessment survey, how to submit proof of vaccination, and more, click on the button below.

VNS Health is committed to keeping you healthy and safe, especially during flu season. That is why all staff are now required to be vaccinated against the flu — or, if you choose not to get a flu shot, you must sign a declination form. For more information, including how to submit proof of vaccination, click on the button below.

We’ve developed this flyer that will help provide some guidance on how you can be prepared for an emergency, including how to look up your evacuation zone and checklists for a “Go Bag” and an household emergency kit.

One VERY IMPORTANT thing you can do right now is to review your emergency contact information with your supervisor!  Be sure your supervisor has your current mobile phone number and email address. If this information changes, be sure to let your supervisor know. We want to be able to contact you when emergencies or important incidents or events occur, so it is important that we have your correct and most up-to-date contact information on hand.

VNS Health is monitoring the Monkeypox outbreak. Find out what you need to know about this virus in the links below.

The “Annual Health and Tuberculosis Risk Assessment” form is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

• Click here to see the form in English.
• Haga clic aquí para ver el formulario en español.
• 点击这里查看中文表格。

The “Tuberculosis Risk Assessment for Positive TB Test” form is also available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

• Click here to see the form in English.
• Haga clic aquí para ver el formulario en español.
• 点击这里查看中文表格。

Want to Take a Free, Online Yoga, Meditation or Strength & Toning Class? VNS Health offers a variety of classes that are available for you to take for free! Just click on the links below to join!

**New Class: Strength and Toning (S&T): Wednesdays, September 25, 2024 – December 18, 2024

• Start Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• Time: 6:00 p.m. ET (45 minutes)
• Virtual class: By Zoom
• Class Description: Get a full body workout in just 45min with our S&T class. In this multi disciplined class, we will steadily move across different fitness styles (HIIT, CrossFit, Yoga, Pilates) to get the heart pumping a little faster, explore strengthening and conditioning, and make sure there’s time to stretch. Come with a mat, weights or weight substitutes, blankets, and belts. Some days a chair will be used. All are welcome and modifications will be offered.
• Zoom link: Wednesdays, from September 25, 2024 – December 18, 2024: Click here to join.
  • Meeting ID: 810 4564 1992
  • Passcode: 594268
• To add the class to your Outlook calendar, click here.

Yoga Links: Classes available Tuesdays and Saturdays

• HATHA Yoga​​​
  • ​​​​​​​Tuesdays: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm – Click here to join
  • Meeting ID: 814 8942 3871; Passcode: YogaEase
• YIN Yoga
  • Saturdays: 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Click here to join

The series is facilitated by Bryant Keller, Yoga Instructor and VNS Health Hospice Volunteer. Wear something comfy, find a little space to stretch out, grab a yoga mat if you have one and let’s share a practice!​​​​​​​ 

Meditation Links: Classes available Mondays and Fridays

• Mondays at 1:30pm Click here to join
• Fridays at 12:00pm Click here to join

*These links are intended for VNS Health team members only. Please do not share outside the organization. 

Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program with locations across the five boroughs. Classes include aerobics, bootcamp, Zumba, and much more. You do not need to be a member of a recreation center in order to attend a class, though you must bring a lock and a government-issued ID for classes held at recreation centers.

Additional information can be found here.

September 3, 2021 – In compliance with the recently passed New York State HERO Act, we are sharing with you VNS Health’s Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Plan (click here to view). In accordance with this new law, VNS Health is required to devise a plan that is to be activated, implemented, and revised as needed, in the event the New York State Commissioner of Health declares an “outbreak” of any airborne infectious disease, including but not limited to COVID-19. The new law requires us to share this document with our staff. It will also be posted at all VNS Health offices. If you have any questions about the plan or this communication, please email: [email protected].

Are you experiencing a challenging patient? Do you find you are having an increase in anxiety when traveling to and from patient homes? Or are you struggling to juggle work and your personal life? If you’d like to talk to a mental health counselor, you can contact one through 1199’s Wellness Member Assistance Program (MAP) or the New Directions Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you or someone in your family needs support, explore the resources available to you through your Member Assistance Program (MAP) or Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We’re ready to help you and your family through any type of personal crisis – especially those that can put jobs in jeopardy. And don’t worry, your Assistance Program does not disclose any medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment information to anyone, including your employer.

Click here for information if you are an HHA who is a member of the 1199SEIU Benefit Fund.

Click here for information if you are a non-union HHA.

Here are some additional wellness resources that may also help:

• Try meditation by finding a quiet place and using this safe space video.
• Join one of our support group phone calls on Thursday’s three (3) times per month. Look out for notifications by email and text with information on how to join.