Dr. Suntha: UMMS Workforce

Dear Colleagues:

This morning, Governor Hogan announced that all non-essential businesses will close at 5 pm today. To provide clarity, all University of Maryland Medical System employees are essential and we will continue to serve the health care needs of the people of Maryland. The Governor’s Executive Order is clear. Other health care related businesses that will continue to operate include pharmacies, home health care companies, manufactures and distributors of medical equipment and supplies, senior living facilities, diagnostic facilities, rehab facilities and offices of health care providers. The Governor’s actions are appropriate and are yet another measure to reinforce social distancing and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

While I know this is an unsettling time and we have many questions, one thing we know for certain is the vital role our System plays in caring for the communities we serve. Our patients and communities are counting on us and we will be there to answer the call. That being said, where possible, we have implemented teleworking for those functions that can operate remotely. Please speak to your immediate supervisor if you have any questions regarding the teleworking policy.

As always, thank you for your continued focus, dedication and commitment to our patients and each other.

Sincerely,

Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA

President and Chief Executive Officer

University of Maryland Medical System

The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Radiation Oncology

University of Maryland School of Medicine