Common use of Influenza Vaccination Clause in Contracts

Influenza Vaccination. The parties agree that influenza vaccination may be beneficial to both nurses and clients. Specifically the Association accepts, subject to the following, that nurses who visit health care institutions or work with clients who are at risk for complications of influenza, will be required to be immunized annually against influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the employer will pay the full or incremental cost of the vaccine and will offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information including risks and side effects regarding the vaccine. The employer recognizes that nurses have the right to refuse any vaccination. If a nurse cannot receive the vaccine because it is medically contraindicated then the parties will meet to discuss a reasonable accommodation to other duties within her program where feasible. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine then the parties will meet to resolve and find a potential reassignment of the nurse, which will result in no disruption within the workplace and may result in an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the Influenza Season. If the nurse suffers a severe adverse reaction directly attributable to the vaccination and applies for WSIB, the employer will not oppose the claim. The employer will offer influenza vaccinations on a voluntary basis to all nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Influenza Vaccination. The parties agree that influenza vaccination may be beneficial to both nurses and clients. Specifically the Association accepts, subject to the following, that nurses who visit health care institutions or work with clients who are at risk for complications of influenza, will be required to be immunized annually against influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the employer will pay the full or incremental cost of the vaccine and will offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information including risks and side effects regarding the vaccine. The employer recognizes that nurses have the right to refuse any vaccination. If a nurse cannot receive the vaccine because it is medically contraindicated then the parties will meet to discuss a reasonable accommodation to other duties within her her/his program where feasible. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine then the parties will meet to resolve and find a potential reassignment of the nurse, which will result in no disruption within the workplace and may result in an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the Influenza Season. If the nurse suffers a severe adverse reaction directly attributable to the vaccination and applies for WSIB, the employer will not oppose the claim. The employer will offer influenza vaccinations on a voluntary basis to all nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.