--- title: Thrive | Ideas & Inspiration for TotalWellness Contractors | Andrea Oster description: TotalWellness Director of Nursing --- ** ** - [Contact Us ](https://www.totalwellnesshealth.com/contact-us/) - [Work for Us ](https://totalwellnesshealth.com/job-openings/) - [Contractor Login ](https://login.totalwellnesshealth.com/) [![TotalWellness](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/TotalWellness_July2019%20Theme/images/about-mantle-1.svg) ](https://www.totalwellnesshealth.com) [![TotalWellness](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/TotalWellness_July2019%20Theme/images/about-mantle-1.svg) ](https://totalwellnesshealth.com) ** ![ThriveHeader-5](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThriveHeader-5.png?width=2000&name=ThriveHeader-5.png) ## Andrea Oster TotalWellness Director of Nursing ### Recent Posts ### [Pregnant Participants at Wellness Events: What You Need to Know](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/what-you-need-to-know-about-pregnant-participants-at-wellness-events-0) Posted by [Andrea Oster](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/author/andrea-oster) on Thu, Oct, 04, 2018 [![](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/pregnant-214522_960_720.jpg) ](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/what-you-need-to-know-about-pregnant-participants-at-wellness-events-0) As a wellness professional, you need to interact with all types of people in all stages of life at your wellness events. That includes pregnant women. It’s a great thing to come across pregnant participants at wellness events. These women should be more in tune with their health than the average person because the healthier they are, the better their pregnancy will be. Attending a wellness event is a great step for a pregnant woman to learn more about her health, and how her pregnancy is impacting her health. [Read More](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/what-you-need-to-know-about-pregnant-participants-at-wellness-events-0) 9 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/what-you-need-to-know-about-pregnant-participants-at-wellness-events-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Policies and Procedures](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/topic/policies-and-procedures) ### [Using VanishPoint® Syringes to Administer Flu Shots](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-vanishpoint-syringes-at-flu-shot-events-0) Posted by [Andrea Oster](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/author/andrea-oster) on Tue, Sep, 18, 2018 [![](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/Syringe_excerpt_4.gif) ](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-vanishpoint-syringes-at-flu-shot-events-0) At our flu shot events, we use the VanishPoint® syringes. These syringes have automated needle retraction to help reduce your risk for exposure to the contaminated needle. They’re a single-use syringe that can only be used with the attached needle.  We send 1mL, 1-inch needle VanishPoint® safety syringes and 3mL, 1 1/2-inch needle VanishPoint® safety syringes to events with multi-dose vials of vaccine. You can easily tell the difference between the two sizes of VanishPoint® syringes by looking at the end of the plunger. The 1mL, 1-inch needle VanishPoint®safety syringe plunger ends are clear. The 3mL, 1 1/2-inch needle VanishPoint® safety syringe plunger ends are orange. When manufacturer filled syringes are used, we send 1-inch and 1 1/2-inch safety needles.  For the most part, VanishPoint® syringes work like any other syringe you’ve used. We thought we’d give you a little overview, though, so you know exactly what to expect. [Read More](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-vanishpoint-syringes-at-flu-shot-events-0) 20 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-vanishpoint-syringes-at-flu-shot-events-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Policies and Procedures](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/topic/policies-and-procedures) ### [How to Store Vaccine for Your Next Flu Event](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/how-to-store-vaccine-for-your-next-flu-event) Posted by [Andrea Oster](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/author/andrea-oster) on Wed, Sep, 05, 2018 [![](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/Vial-2.jpg) ](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/how-to-store-vaccine-for-your-next-flu-event) The easiest way to ensure you’ll show up at a wellness event with effective, non-damaged flu vaccine is to store it properly the entire time it’s in your possession. Remember that the primary contractor is responsible for receiving vaccine shipments, storing vaccine and transporting vaccine to events. You could be a primary contractor with multiple other secondary contractors. But you could also be a primary contractor if you’re the only contractor working your flu event. There are a few things to keep in mind when storing vaccine for your next flu event. Check them out here, but make sure you also read through the details in the “Flu Event Procedures” section of the TotalWellness Contractor Manual (which is found in the [Scheduling System](https://login.totalwellnesshealth.com/)). [Read More](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/how-to-store-vaccine-for-your-next-flu-event) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/how-to-store-vaccine-for-your-next-flu-event#comments-listing) Topics: [Policies and Procedures](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/topic/policies-and-procedures) ### [Working a Flu Shot Event is Easier Than You Think](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/working-your-first-flu-shot-event-0) Posted by [Andrea Oster](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/author/andrea-oster) on Fri, Aug, 31, 2018                 **Watch this five-minute video to learn more about working your first flu shot event.** Flu season is most definitely our busiest time of year. That means it’s probably your busiest time of year when it comes to working TotalWellness events. Because flu season can get crazy, you might feel overwhelmed. If you’re a new independent contractor or if you haven’t worked an event in a while, we just want to ease your mind about working flu shot events. [Read More](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/working-your-first-flu-shot-event-0) 30 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/working-your-first-flu-shot-event-0#comments-listing) ### [Using the TotalWellness Scheduling System to it's Full Potential!](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-the-totalwellness-scheduling-system-at-max-power-0) Posted by [Andrea Oster](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/author/andrea-oster) on Thu, Aug, 30, 2018 [![](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/hubfs/TWSS.png) ](https://info.totalwellnesshealth.com/thrive/using-the-totalwellness-scheduling-system-at-max-power-0) The [TotalWellness Scheduling System](http://login.totalwellnesshealth.com/Account/Login) is a powerful tool. As a contractor, it’s basically your home base, your go-to, and your best friend. For that reason, it’s incredibly important to understand what it can do and keep it updated with current information. 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