[MCOH-EH] Varicella Immunity

[Leslie Thompson]

In California (Cal/OSHA) paid leave is required per Aerosol Transmissible Disease standard.

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From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Davis, Sue <Sue.Davis at nmhs.org>
Sent: Friday, June 7, 2019 9:19:00 AM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Varicella Immunity

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You’ll also need to clarify if the furlough is paid our not.  Ours is not.

Thank you,
Sue Davis MS, BSN, RN, CVRN – BC, NE-BC, CCRN-K
Director, Learning Center & Employee Health
Methodist Health System
825 S 169th St, 161, Omaha NE 68118
Phone:  (402) 354-5694
Learning Center Fax: (402) 354-5466
Employee Health Fax: (402) 354-8819
sue.davis at nmhs.org<mailto:sue.davis at nmhs.org>
Making life easier, one day at a time :)

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Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2019 1:11 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] Varicella Immunity

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I am interested to hear how others would handle this situation:

A candidate (DOB 1995)for an ER Patient Access (patient registration) position has a negative Varicella titer at the pre-placement evaluation and no vaccination records are available.  The candidate is told immunization will be required at which time they state they have a religious objection.  Our HR and Legal staff have advised that we make an accommodation and allow the candidate to work in the Patient Access position.  How do others handle if the non-immune employee is exposed to a patient with Varicella?  Do other organizations furlough the exposed employee for the duration of the incubation period (21 days)?

Thank you in advance.

John C. Palfrey, PA-C
Director, Occupational Health Services
774-552-6108
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