{"id":44275,"date":"2023-07-05T13:11:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=44275"},"modified":"2023-07-05T13:11:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T17:11:20","slug":"wny-rochester-regional-health-announces-update-to-covid-19-vaccine-policy-for-team-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/05\/wny-rochester-regional-health-announces-update-to-covid-19-vaccine-policy-for-team-members\/","title":{"rendered":"WNY\/Rochester Regional Health Announces Update to COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Team Members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">July 5, 2023 \u2013 ROCHESTER, N.Y. \u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is pleased to announce a significant update to its COVID-19 vaccine policy.&nbsp;<strong>Effective July 7, RRH will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment<\/strong>, following the repeal of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) mandate and the recent announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regarding the end of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers at CMS-certified healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As RRH aligns with the NYSDOH&#8217;s decision to fully repeal the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare facilities, the organization acknowledges the evolving landscape and the need for flexibility while upholding the safety and well-being of its employees, patients, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We are excited to share this update regarding our COVID-19 vaccine policy,&#8221; said Charlene Wilson, Chief Human Resource Officer at Rochester Regional Health. &#8220;Our priority has always been the health and safety of our employees, patients, and community. With the NYSDOH&#8217;s repeal of the vaccine mandate, we believe this change will provide increased choice and autonomy for our dedicated staff.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the vaccine requirement is being lifted, RRH strongly encourages all employees and community members to consider the benefits of vaccination. Vaccination continues to be an essential tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and safeguarding public health. RRH will maintain vaccine availability at its facilities for those who wish to receive it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former employees who left RRH due to the NYS Vaccine Mandate are also welcomed back to the organization.&nbsp;They are invited to learn more and apply for open positions by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.rochesterregional.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cc6dc1c2d1b3c41b8c09408db7d771e04%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638241722794511656%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=s4kLL%2FAKCLL04Wvgp%2FC8XVOY0bj%2FWDvG9rrcJ%2BSwdqM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">careers.rochesterregional.org<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;If they choose to re-apply and accept an offer, RRH will work rapidly to bring them on board.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release July 5, 2023 \u2013 ROCHESTER, N.Y. \u2013&nbsp;&nbsp;Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is pleased to announce a significant update to its COVID-19 vaccine policy.&nbsp;Effective July 7, RRH will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, following the repeal of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) mandate and \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/07\/05\/wny-rochester-regional-health-announces-update-to-covid-19-vaccine-policy-for-team-members\/\">Continue reading<i 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