We follow the same here…. Thanks Larry.

 

Maria

Maria C. Lanzi, MS, MPH, ANP-BC, COHN-S, CTH

Certified Commercial Driver Medical Examiner

Nurse Practitioner/Program Coordinator

Employee Occupational Health

Corporal Michael J Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Lawrence Budnick
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:18 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MCOH-EH] Varicella Vaccine refusal due to religious beliefs

 

We require all clinicians to get or document baseline titers for MMRV and hepatitis B, so we can better counsel those who appear susceptible, offer appropriate vaccinations and manage them after an exposure incident. Since we have a high proportion of employees from countries where HBV infection is high or intermediate prevalence, we test for HBsAg, anti-HBS and anti-HBC. When we had our latest measles exposure incident, our state DOH did not allow employees to continue working in the affected ambulatory care building unless they had a documented positive measles titer.

 

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+budnicla=njms.rutgers.edu@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Cockrum, MD David S
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Similarly, we don’t mandate vaccines, and they can also refuse the titer. But if we have no proof of immunity, they sign a statement of understanding that they could be removed from work without pay should there be an outbreak for which they are not protected – or if they are diagnosed with one of the diseases.

 

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In Oregon, we are not able to require that staff get vaccinations.  However, we are now implementing a program of requiring those who decline vaccinations to get a titer.  At least then we have a better sense of their immune status.  Best, Tim

 

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+crumpt=ohsu.edu@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Lisa Dyrdahl
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We would allow a religious exemption for any vaccine.  These are approved through HR only if based on religion, not on a philosophical belief.  They must submit the objection in writing about why their religion opposes vaccination.  There are tons of these on the web, we get mostly the same script.

 

Philosophical beliefs are so easily refuted, i.e., “I don’t put anything foreign in my body”…while eating a donut covered in sprinkles with food dye. 

 

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UWMC Valley Medical Center

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From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Marilyn Byrd
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:44 PM
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Subject: [MCOH-EH] Varicella Vaccine refusal due to religious beliefs

 

Good afternoon,

I have recently had a new hire request to refuse the varicella vaccine due to her own religious beliefs. No specific doctrine, just her own beliefs.

We have not had this request before now which thinking about it now I can’t believe we have not.

 

I am curious if any of you allow healthcare workers to refuse the varicella vaccine based on their religious beliefs?

 

Thank you

 

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