We currently do not have a mandatory program for any vaccines besides flu. However, the topic comes up about 1x/year and it’s back up now. Specifically regarding our childcare center employees and MMR/V and Tdap vaccines or proof of immunity. Other departments that have considered mandatory vaccination in the past include Peds, mother/infant and PICU.
I’d be interested in what others do as well.
Angeli Mancuso, RN, COHN-S/CM
Employee Health & Safety Manager
Ph: 805.569.7866/Internal Ext. 57866
Fax: 805.569.8271
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On Behalf Of Ashleigh Jacks
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 12:43 PM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Mandatory Immunization Program
What are other facilities’ policy on vaccinations, specifically TdaP? Does your facility mandate all employees receive the TdaP every 10 years or just certain areas (L&D, Nursery, Pediatrics, ED, etc…) and are they allowed to decline? We currently do not have a mandatory immunization program, however the topic arose at a board meeting with the OB’s attending our hospital.
Ashleigh Jacks, RN
Employee Health Coordinator
Jackson Hospital
1725 Pine Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
P: (334)293-8939
F: (334)293-8929
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