[MCOH-EH] Medical Center Remote Workers and immunizations

[Patricia L. Stupfel]

Regarding immunizations, are most facilities using conventional Hepatitis B vaccination (3 series) or the CpG-adjuvanted Heplisav-B (2-series)? 
Our organization is considering switching to 2-series for the convenience factor for employees and hopefully improved compliance.  In looking at Up-To-Date, it seems there are some "safety concerns" and it recommends the decision to vaccinate with HepB-CpG should be made on a case-by-case basis.  
Thoughts/opinions appreciated. 

Patricia Stupfel, MSN, ANP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Employee Health

SALEM HEALTH
Hospitals & Clinics
Patricia.Stupfel2 at salemhealth.org
1002 Bellevue St. S.E. | Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-814-7252
Fax: 503-814-7253



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I am curious about the opinions from members who work in large hospital systems and any policies that either require or don't require immunizations (flu, MMR, etc) of their remote workers. My concern would be how we could effectively  monitor if the employee is working completely remotely or transfers to an on-site position. Thoughts? 

Ellen Kessler, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM
Medical Director
Inova Occupational Health
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