FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON — America’s Essential Hospitals announced Sept. 1 the association will require staff and office guests be vaccinated against COVID-19.
All employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Additionally, office guests must show proof of vaccination upon arrival. Considerations may be made for valid exemptions, such as reasonable accommodations due to a disability or religious reasons.
“As a health care organization committed to public health and equity, we strongly believe that mandating vaccination is the right thing to do to safeguard the health of our staff, their families, and the community at large,” says Bruce Siegel, MD, MPH, president and CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals.
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About America’s Essential Hospitals
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading champion for hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable. We support our 300 members with advocacy, policy development, research, and education. Communities depend on essential hospitals to provide specialized, lifesaving services; train the health care workforce; advance public health and health equity; and coordinate care. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead the way to more effective and efficient care. Learn more at essentialhospitals.org.
Contact:
Carl Graziano
cgraziano@essentialhospitals.org
202.585.0102
