Colorado Health Department Looks to Boost Healthcare Employee Vaccinations

Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment has proposed rules intended to boost healthcare employee vaccinations at healthcare facilities, according to a Denver Post report.

The proposed rules include a target vaccination rate of 60 percent in 2012-2013, which will be increased to 90 percent in 2014-2015, for high-risk healthcare facilities such as hospitals. Lower-risk healthcare facilities, such as assist-living centers, would have more leniency, according to the report.

 



The proposed rules also require hospitals that don't meet the target levels to institute a mandatory vaccination policy for its employees, though a medical exemption could be applied. Employees who opt for a medical exemption would still be required to wear a mask during the flu season.

The board of health is scheduled to vote on the rules next month.

Related Articles on Hospital Vaccinations:

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Oregon Hospital Association Opposes Proposed Healthcare Employee Vaccination Mandate

Harrington HealthCare System Enacts Vaccination, Mask Policy

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