You can also receive your vaccine at an Ascension Medical Group physician office, Ascension urgent care location, Ascension Rx pharmacy or from a non-Ascension provider or pharmacy.
You can go to an Ascension AOH site or an AOH-sponsored event, where your receipt of the vaccine is automatically documented. Associates and others who are unable to access this link should contact their manager for assistance. If you fall into this category, you should provide your flu documentation to your company or school (unless your company or school advises you to submit your flu documentation to Ascension AOH).įrequently asked questions about the flu vaccineĬlick on this link to learn more. Any contingent worker, contractor or non-employed healthcare provider who is subject to the influenza vaccine requirement may receive a vaccine from an AOH vaccine clinic, where a receipt will be provided to you. The flu vaccine requirement applies to all HCPs providing services at our Health Care Ministries, including independent providers and contingent workers such as contractors, students and volunteers. Once these reports are available, associates can check with their managers regarding receipt of their vaccine documentation. Should an associate’s remote work status change, associates should contact their local Associate Occupational Health (AOH) department to make necessary arrangements to receive the flu vaccine.įulfillment reports will be available soon. For the health and safety of Ascension's workforce, Ascension strongly recommends that all associates receive the flu vaccine regardless of position status. Associates with this exemption will receive a notification email there is no action required. However, getting vaccinated early (for example, in July or August) is likely to be associated with reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season, particularly among older adults.Įxemption requests for the influenza vaccine must be submitted for review no later than October 1, 2022.Īssociates identified as fully remote, or who work exclusively in non-clinical office locations, are exempt from receiving the flu vaccine as this is our annual process, and influenza is not a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people get an influenza vaccine by the end of October. Proof of vaccination must be submitted on or before November 12, 2022. In alignment with this commitment, all healthcare personnel (HCP) providing services are required to receive an annual influenza vaccination.Īssociates will be required to submit proof of influenza vaccination. Click here to view a list of vaccine clinic locations.Īscension is committed to providing a safe environment for associates, patients and visitors.
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Ascension Associate Occupational Health (AOH) will offer free vaccine clinics for associates, as well as contingent workers, contractors or other non-employed healthcare providers. Associates working onsite at an Ascension facility will be required to obtain the influenza vaccine or submit proof of vaccination by November 12, 2022. In alignment with this commitment, Ascension requires all Healthcare Personnel (HCP) performing work or providing services in our facilities, to receive the influenza vaccine. As we work to protect those we serve, vaccination is an important measure for associates to stay healthy. One way we can prevent or minimize diseases is by receiving appropriate vaccinations. Ascension is committed to providing a safe environment for associates, patients and visitors.
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