[MCOH-EH] Accommodations request for Mandatory Communicable disease vaccinations

[Bridget Page]

What are other adult or children's hospitals policy or accommodation protocols for pre-hires in the following situation?
(Please identify as Adult or Childrens hospital in response.)

*        working in the Medical Center
*        Patient facing
*        Cannot or Will Not take CDC appropriate vaccinations for MMR and/or Varicella when titers are NEGATIVE.
(Looking for religious/medical exemption from obtaining these vaccinations).


*        Are they allowed to work with patients?

*        Would you provide an accommodation or not hire the pre-hire?

*        Have you been served with a lawsuit over this specific issue and how did your hospital address this (briefly)?

*        IF you would provide accommodation: What accommodations would you require the new employee to follow to protect the patients from these highly communicable diseases?

Bridget Page

Bridget Page RN, BSN, MHA, COHN-S
Cook Childrens Healthcare System
Director Occupational Health Services
phone: 682-885-6716 direct  x3837 main office
fax:        682-885-6717


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