Multisociety statement recommends COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment
Arlington, VA (July 13, 2021) — Hospitals and other healthcare facilities should require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a consensus statement by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and six other leading organizations representing medical professionals working in infectious diseases, infection prevention, pharmacy, pediatrics, and long-term care. The paper specifies exemption for those with medical contraindications, and some others circumstances in compliance with federal and state laws.
“The COVID-19 vaccines in use in the United States have been shown to be safe and effective,” said David Weber, a member of the SHEA Board of Trustees and lead author of the statement. “By requiring vaccination as a condition of employment we raise levels of vaccination needed for healthcare worker, patient, and community protection. As healthcare personnel, we’re committed to that.”