Influenza. It is the policy of the Employer that all employees shall be required, on an annual basis, to be vaccinated for influenza and/or to take antiviral medication for influenza. If the costs of such medication are not covered by some other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required medication, he or she may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the Home until such time as the employee has been cleared by Public Health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exceptions to this would be
Influenza. All Residents must receive a flu vaccine annually during flu season in accordance with MetroHealth policy and provide confirmation of the vaccination upon request.
Influenza. It is the policy of the Employer that all employees shall be required, on an annual basis, to be vaccinated for influenza and/or to take antiviral medication for influenza. If the costs of such medication are not covered by some other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required medication he or she may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the Home until such time as the employee has been cleared by Public Health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exceptions to this would be if an employee is pregnant; and upon written direction from the employee's physician for an employee for whom taking the medication will result in the employee being physically ill to the extent that he or she cannot attend work, in which case the employee will be entitled to use banked holidays or other banked lieu days, and thereafter vacation days, and thereafter leave without pay until such time as the employee has been cleared by the public health or the employer to return to the work environment. If the employee gets sick as a reaction to the drug to the extent that he or she cannot attend work or has a severe allergic reaction and applies for the Employer will not oppose the application.
Influenza. The Province will continue to pay $5.00/dose for the administration of the influenza vaccine.
Influenza a. Influenza season is determined by the Infection Control in accordance with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and state health department; and under the direction of the Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division or designee.
Influenza. All Students and On-site Clinical Evaluator(s), if applicable, shall be vaccinated with the current seasonable influenza vaccine if Clinical Experience occurs at any time during any part or all of October through and including May.
Influenza. Upon recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health, all employees may take such treatments as the Officer may direct. If the cost of such treatments is not covered by some other source the cost will be borne by the Employer. If an employee does not take the recommended course of treatment, or fails to complete it, she shall be placed on an unpaid leave of absence until such time as the situation is resolved. If an employee does not complete a course of treatment initiated by the Employer any subsequent course of treatment required as a result of the same situation shall be undertaken at the employee’s expense. An employee who does not take the recommended course of treatment for verified medical or bona fide religious reasons is entitled to such accommodation as the Employer may direct or, failing that, sick leave if the credits are available. Where it is permitted by the Medical Officer of Health, or designate, and where it is otherwise possible, an employee who cannot work due to not taking the influenza vaccine may be reassigned to work in another area of the Home until the outbreak is declared over. In the case of employees who work at more than one health care facility, and an outbreak occurs in one of the facilities with the result being the medical officer of health or designate limits the employee to working at one facility only, the employer will attempt to offer the employee call-in hours, being respectful of the agreed to call-in procedures.
Influenza. A current flu vaccine. Students or Clinical Faculty who decline flu vaccine must wear a mask when they are in clinicals. renewed annually
Influenza. Goal 8.1 Strengthen capacity to protect against seasonal influenza and to prepare for a pandemic.
Influenza. The Province will continue to pay $5.00/dose for the administration of the influenza vaccine. • All doses administered by Public Health Units to individuals aged 6 months or older who live, work or attend school in Ontario.
