Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed an executive order requiring annual flu vaccination for state employees who deliver health care services. The order goes into effect for the 2014-15 flu season and requires vaccination by Dec. 1. “State employees providing health care serve those who are most at risk for complications from the flu,” said Gov. Daugaard. “Ensuring those state employees are vaccinated is vital to protecting vulnerable populations from the flu as well as preventing spread of the disease to critical health care personnel.” The Governor noted that many health care facilities and systems across the county already require flu vaccination for their workers, including Avera Health, Regional Health and Sanford Health. The order requires flu vaccination for all state employees who provide direct health care services, have regular contact with vulnerable populations, or have a role in responding to disease outbreaks. The requirement also applies to contract staff, vendors, students, supervising faculty, or volunteers who provide services in state institutions and offices. brandoninfo/article/20140815/NEWS/140815004
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:15:10 +0000
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