[MCOH-EH] MMR & VZ - proof of immunity

[Swift, Melanie]

We finally tied it to credentialing/recredentialing. Took some time to build the case, but once done compliance was virtually 100% after the first 2 year recredentialing cycle.

Melanie Swift, MD
Director, Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic
http://occupationalhealth.vanderbilt.edu

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+melanie.swift=vanderbilt.edu at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Upfal, Mark
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] MMR & VZ - proof of immunity

Thanks, Melanie.  This is currently a requirement for our employees, but not privileged physicians (unless they are employed by us).  I'm trying to advocate for applying the same requirement for all, but need to find out how others do it first.  Have a nice holiday!

Mark Upfal, MD, MPH
Corp Medical Director, DMC Occupational Health Services
4201 Saint Antoine, UHC 4G-3
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 993-0509
www.dmc.org/ohs<http://www.dmc.org/ohs>

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Swift, Melanie
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 1:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] MMR & VZ - proof of immunity
Yes we require proof of immunity or vaccination. For MMR we provide vaccination, for VZ we provide antibody testing and then vaccination if negative.
If born prior to 1957, considered immune to measles and mumps.
Same for all. (our physicians are employees, though we have a very small number of community physicians with privileges, same requirements apply to them.)

Melanie Swift, MD
Director, Vanderbilt Occupational Health Clinic
http://occupationalhealth.vanderbilt.edu

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Upfal, Mark
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:02 PM
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] MMR & VZ - proof of immunity

For MMR & VZ, does your organization require proof of immunity for employees and staff?  Are the requirements the same or different for new employees vs. newly credentialed physicians on medical staff?



Mark Upfal, MD, MPH
Corp Medical Director, DMC Occupational Health Services
4201 Saint Antoine, UHC 4G-3
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 993-0509
www.dmc.org/ohs<http://www.dmc.org/ohs>

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