Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is adopting mandatory vaccination for all OSMH Team members.
It says COVID-19 cases are on the rise and being driven by the contagious Delta variant, and there is clear evidence that the vast majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people.
“Patients and families expect those who take care of them to be vaccinated,” said Carmine Stumpo, OSMH President and CEO. “Many of our team members will also be greatly relieved and reassured to know their colleagues are fully vaccinated.”
Stumpo indicates that more than 90% of reporting team members are vaccinated and the hospital is well on its way to achieving its goal of 100% compliance. He states that vaccination remains the best way out of the pandemic.
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— OSMH (@OSMH_News) September 1, 2021
RVH is also implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all its employees and anyone who does business at the Barrie hospital.
“With COVID-19 cases on the rise, fueled by the highly-transmissible Delta variant, along with clear evidence that the vast majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people, healthcare workers have a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure a safe environment,” says Janice Skot, RVH president and CEO. “Our communities depend on RVH and our patients and families expect those who take care of them to be immunized. Indeed, the vast majority of our employees and credentialed staff are already fully vaccinated. This is the right thing to do and the best way to protect patients and the people who care for them.”
RVH’s new COVID-19 policy means all health centre employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners must be fully vaccinated by October 31, 2021, unless they have been granted a medical exemption or accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Anyone who chooses to remain unvaccinated past that date will face progressive action, including unpaid leave and termination for cause, and restriction, suspension or termination of privileges for credentialed staff.
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