We have the following spelled out in our policy:

1. EEs requesting a medical waiver must complete the Medical Exception Form.

2. The form is taken to their doctor for signature and accompanying the form must be medical documentation substantiating the need for exception.

3. The form is reviewed by the Medical Exception Review Panel comprised of EH Director, EH Nurse Practitioner and Infectious Disease physician. HR representation is included when the case would indicate the need. The Panel has up to 14 days to review and make a decision. Further information may be requested.

4. The exception is granted on either a temporary or permanent basis.

This past year we had a surprisingly low number of exception requests. We had two and one was temporary and the second was denied.

Amy Olson, BSN, MS, COHN-S
Director, Employee Health and Wellness
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
500 Seventh Avenue South, Suite 103
St. Petersburg, FL  33701
P 727-767-8211 | F 727-767-8399
aolson9@jhmi.edu
www.HopkinsAllChildrens.org

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces+aolson9=jhmi.edu@mylist.net] On Behalf Of LeClair-Netzel Megan E
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 8:46 AM
To: mcoh-eh@mylist.net
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Accepting Medical Waivers for Flu Guidelines

Hello,

Do any of you have guidelines for approval and denial of medical waivers for the flu vaccine for your clinicians?

We are looking to standardize our approach.

Thanks,

Megan

Megan LeClair-Netzel, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC

Manager of Employee Health Services

UW Health

600 Highland Ave MC: 6715

Madison, WI 53792

Office: (608) 422-8055

Pager: 8097

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