[MCOH-EH] Mandatory Flu Vaccinations

[Hudson, T. Warner]

Answers below.  Warner

T. Warner Hudson, MD FACOEM, FAAFP
Medical Director, Occupational and Employee Health
UCLA Health System and Campus
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Fax 310.206.4585
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E-mail twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu>
Website www.ohs.uclahealth.org<http://www.ohs.uclahealth.org>

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at 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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