Trinity Health is mandating that all staff in its facilities much be vaccinated against COVID-19, WXYZ reported.
According to the article, a memo was sent to employees, and leaders said that aside from encouraging vaccinations for everyone working in the health care system, there is a “responsibility to do more.”
Officials in the article said that almost 75% of workers have received at least one dose.
Per the memo, the following will be effective for employees as of Thursday, July 8:
• New Hires: New hires starting work on or after Sept. 1 will be required to have the last dose of a two-dose vaccine or a single dose vaccine 14 days prior to beginning work.
• Colleagues with a management level of manager, director, vice president or senior officer (including those working remotely) must be fully vaccinated or complete the vaccination series and submit proof by Tuesday, Aug. 24.
• Colleagues with a management level of supervisor, coordinator or all other positions (including those working remotely) must be fully vaccinated or complete the vaccination series and submit proof by Tuesday, Sept. 21.
• Medical Staff: Employed medical staff must be fully vaccinated or complete the vaccination series by Tuesday, Sept. 21. We will work closely with medical executive committees on recommendations and timing for medical staff members who are not employed by Trinity Health.
• Business Partners: All contractors, vendors and others who conduct business in our facilities must be fully vaccinated or complete the vaccination series by Tuesday, Sept. 21.
• Students: Nurses, medical, advanced practice providers and other allied health students participating in educational programs and clinical rotations are required to be fully vaccinated. We will work closely with program administrators to ensure compliance.
• Volunteers: Volunteers must be fully vaccinated or complete the vaccination series by Tuesday, Sept. 21.
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