Answers below. Warner
T. Warner Hudson, MD FACOEM, FAAFP
Medical Director, Occupational and Employee Health
UCLA Health System and Campus
Office 310.825.9146
Fax 310.206.4585
Pager 800.233.7231 ID 27132
E-mail twhudson@mednet.ucla.edu
Website www.ohs.uclahealth.org
From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net]
On Behalf Of Gillespie, Kymberly Sue
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:14 AM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Mandatory Flu Vaccinations
Good afternoon,
WVUH is revisiting the topic of mandatory flu vaccinations. Currently, we do not have a mandatory requirement, but are considering doing so. Therefore, we are hoping to gather any information that may be helpful.
Does your organization require mandatory Flu Vaccinations?
· If yes, what was/is the reasoning/justification for doing so? LA Co. Health Dept. order for all acute care hospitals
· When/How long have you had a mandatory requirement? Since October 2013
· How do you handle employees who refuse the vaccination without proper medical validation to not receive? Must mask in patient areas.
· What pushback/challenges have you received and how did you handle them? Getting people to mask and knowing who needs to; consequences
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Kymberly Gillespie
Manager, Employee Health, Benefits/Faculty Relations, Employee/Labor Relations
WVU Healthcare
West Virginia University Hospitals/University Health Associates
PO Box 8121
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 598-4075
(304) 598-4160
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