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Prepare for a fun and exciting first day, where you will be introduced to Hartford HealthCare and the core values we live by.

Don’t forget, you cannot start orientation unless you have completed all of the steps above (except for your I-9, which can be completed at the Oakdale).  

Day 1:

• 8:00 a.m. – Registration begins.
• Please arrive between 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. to register, enjoy refreshments and continental breakfast.
• 9:00 a.m. – Program begins. Enjoy a fun-filled day: HHC cultural immersion, relationship building, knowledge sharing, food, giveaways, resource fair and more.
• 2:45 p.m. – Program ends.
• Attire: Business casual

Day 1 Starts here:

The Toyota Oakdale Theatre
95 S Turnpike Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
NOTE: Do not enter on Cook Hill Road, this is an exit only.
Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, Connecticut

Free Parking in front of the building. Attendants will be on site to direct you.
Oakdale Theatre Parking Map

Not feeling well?

• If you are not feeling well and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here, do not attend orientation at the Oakdale Theatre or report to work. Contact your recruiter to review next steps.
• If you have tested positive for COVID-19 within ten days prior to your start date, please report your positive test here. A Colleague Health nurse will call you to discuss next steps.

What to expect:

• Masks are encouraged and welcome at orientation! If you would like a mask but do not have one, a mask can be provided.
• The Oakdale Theatre experience is on one floor with accessible entry and seating
• Private rooms are available upon request for nursing mothers
• Lights will be dimmed throughout the day
• Presentations include multiple speakers using microphones
• Multiple screens, including a very large screen for presentations, are part of the program
• Speakers to project sound are stationed around the venue
• All facilities are ADA accessible. Assistance will be provided when necessary
• A continental breakfast and buffet lunch will be provided. Assistance will be provided when necessary
• Gluten-free and vegan options are available. Please ask the servers.
• Temperatures may fluctuate throughout the day. Please plan to dress accordingly
• Pet therapy and security dogs may be on-site during the event
• For everyone’s safety and security, the Oakdale Theatre’s safety protocol will be followed for orientation. Bags up to 12” x 6” x 12” are allowed on-site and will be searched prior to entry. Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search.

If you have questions or would like to request an accommodation specific to orientation at the Oakdale Theatre, please contact hhcorientation@hhchealth.org in advance of the scheduled orientation day. Each request will be reviewed in advance to provide support and accommodation as necessary.

What to bring:

• If you have completed all the above pre-employment requirements, just bring yourself
• If you have not completed I-9 verification, you must bring accepted documentation found here
• If you are running late or if any other unforeseen circumstance arise, please contact your recruiter

Day 2 starts on your home computer, where you will complete 8 hours of learning.

The morning will be a live Zoom facilitated session. The remainder of the day will be online learning which can be completed at your own pace (through our learning management system, HealthStream).

Day 2 starts at 8am with a live facilitated Zoom session:

• Join meeting - https://hartfordhealthcare.zoom.us/j/5539024544
• Click “Open Zoom Meetings” in the dialogue box.
• If you don’t see the dialogue box, click “Launch Meeting”.
• Once the Zoom meeting launches, enter your first and last name and click “Join” to join the meeting. Click “Join Audio by Computer”. 
• Preferred audio is computer and microphone. If you do not have computer audio, you can dial in: 1.646.876.9923. Enter 5539024544# when prompted. Mute computer.

Make your Day 2 virtual experience successful from the start:

• Log on to a computer 10-15 minutes before the start of the class to test your audio and camera.
• Make sure you are in a safe and quiet environment so you can be in the moment during class.
• Your audio should start on mute and your camera should be on.
• Remember that this is a professional online meeting with your new employer. Make sure that your background and your attire are appropriate. We ask that you keep your cameras on throughout the Zoom sessions.
• Find more Zoom tips

It is important you use a computer and not a mobile device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) to help avoid technical difficulties.

• HHC Learning Management System Training
• H3W Leadership Behaviors Attestation
• High Reliability Organization (HRO) Attestation
• HHC Required Learning
• HHC End of Day Wellness Checklist

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Log in to complete this training

Before your first day in your respective department, make sure you have completed all required pre-employment documentation and virtual learnings.

If these steps are complete, then you are ready for your local onboarding!

The following resources can be referenced after you have system access which you will receive from your manager during your first week. Be sure to come back to this page after you have received your system access/HHC credentials.

You’ll need to do this to get paid and keep your personal information, like your mailing address, up to date.

• Log in and familiarize yourself with HR Express
  HR Express is the place you will go to set up direct deposit, view your paycheck, update your personal and work data and more. Learn to use it now and it will be your best friend forever.
  
  
• Set up direct deposit
  Do this in your first couple days of work so you can get paid fast. You will use HR Express to set up direct deposit during your first couple days at work. Learn more
  
  
• Visit and familiarize yourself with HHC Connect
  This is HHC’s intranet, your one-stop shop to find everything you need to work and support your family.  If HR Express is your BFF, HHC Connect will be like your extended family! HHC Connect

You will be able to do all of this from your mobile device once you have system access and learn to use two-factor authentication.

Not feeling well?

If you are not feeling well and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed here, contact your manager to review next steps.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 after your start date, please report your positive test here. A Colleague Health nurse will call you to discuss next steps. Contact your manager and follow the current HHC guidelines.