Common use of Influenza Vaccine Clause in Contracts

Influenza Vaccine. The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and nurses. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: Nurses shall, subject to the following, be required to be vaccinated for influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. Hospitals recognize that nurses have the right to refuse any required vaccination. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine required under this provision, she or he may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the hospital until such time as the nurse is cleared to return to work. If a nurse is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the nurse will be paid. It is further understood and agreed that Article applies in these circumstances. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other nurses. If a nurse gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Human Rights Code.

Influenza Vaccine. The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and nurses. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: Nurses shall, subject to the following, be required to be vaccinated for influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. Hospitals recognize that nurses have the right to refuse any required vaccination. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine required under this provision, she or he may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the hospital until such time as the nurse is cleared to return to work. If a nurse is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the nurse will be paid. It is further understood and agreed that Article applies in these circumstances. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other nurses. If a nurse gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hospital Central Agreement -March Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a written request from the nurse, the Hospital will provide the nurse with a letter detailing her or his employment dates, length of service and experience at the Hospital.

Influenza Vaccine. The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and nurses. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: Nurses shall, subject to the following, be required to be vaccinated for influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. Hospitals recognize that nurses have the right to refuse any required vaccination. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine required under this provision, she or he may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the hospital until such time as the nurse is cleared to return to work. If a nurse is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the nurse will be paid. It is further understood and agreed that Article applies in these circumstances. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other nurses. If a nurse gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Within fourteen (14)days of receipt of a written request from the nurse, the Hospital will provide the nurse with a letter detailing her or his employment dates, length of service and experience at the Hospital.

Influenza Vaccine. The parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and nurses. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: Nurses shall, subject to the following, be required to be vaccinated for influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. Hospitals recognize that nurses have the right to refuse any required vaccination. If vaccination a nurse refuses to take the vaccine required under this provision, she or he may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the hospital until such time as the nurse is cleared to return to work. If a nurse is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine because it is medically contra- indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the nurse will be paid. It is further understood and agreed that Article applies in these circumstances. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other nurses. If a nurse gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for the Hospital will not oppose the claim. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital may offer the vaccine on a voluntary basis to nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.