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