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Influenza Vaccination Sample Clauses

Influenza VaccinationThe parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated area(s) thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: (a) Hospitals recognize that employees have the right to refuse any recommended or required vaccination. (b) If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine required under this provision, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case he or she will be placed on unpaid leave. If an employee is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (c) If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine because it is medically contra-indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be placed on paid leave. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (d) If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for WSIB, the Hospital will not oppose the claim. (e) If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the Hospital will pay the full or incremental cost for the vaccine and will endeavour to offer vaccinations during an employee’s working hours. In addition, employees will be provided with information, including risks and side effects, regarding the vaccine. (f) This article shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Influenza Vaccination. (a) Where an employer provides employees with access to influenza vaccinations on an annual basis at the workplace, or an alternative site nominated by the employer, the employer will pay for the cost associated with the influenza vaccine. (b) An employer may agree for an employee to make private arrangements to get the influenza vaccination. Where the employer agrees to private arrangements, they will reimburse the employee, limited to the cost of the influenza vaccine and only upon receipt of evidence of purchase of the vaccine, once in a twelve month period. Where there is no agreement for private arrangement reimbursement, the employer is not obligated to reimburse the employee. (c) The inclusion of this clause does not create a new obligation for the employer to offer an influenza vaccine, nor does it create an obligation on an employee to receive or get the influenza vaccine. This clause also does not require an employer to maintain offering the influenza vaccine, or reimbursement of the vaccination cost, should they elect at anytime throughout the operation of this agreement to discontinue offering the influenza vaccination.
Influenza Vaccination. 56.1 Where an Employer provides Employees with access to influenza vaccinations on an annual basis at the workplace, or an alternative site nominated by the Employer, the Employer will pay for the cost associated with the influenza vaccine. 56.2 An Employer may agree for an Employee to make private arrangements to get the influenza vaccination. Where the Employer agrees to private arrangements, they will reimburse the Employee, limited to the cost of the influenza vaccine and only upon receipt of evidence of purchase of the vaccine, once in a twelve month period. Where there is no agreement for private arrangement reimbursement, the Employer is not obligated to reimburse the Employee. 56.3 The inclusion of this clause does not create a new obligation for the Employer to offer an influenza vaccine, nor does it create an obligation on an Employee to receive or get the influenza vaccine. This clause also does not require an Employer to maintain offering the influenza vaccine, or reimbursement of the vaccination cost, should they elect at anytime throughout the operation of this agreement to discontinue offering the influenza vaccination.
Influenza Vaccination. As a condition of employment, each year by October 31st each Nurse covered by this Collective Agreement shall be required to receive an influenza vaccination or provide a completed Certificate of Contraindication to Influenza Immunization as per applicable Regional Policy. In the event there are reasonable indications of an outbreak, any Nurse working at more than one health care facility will, upon the request of the Region, provide information of such employment to the Region.
Influenza VaccinationThe parties agree that influenza vaccination may be beneficial to both nurses and clients. Specifically the Association accepts, subject to the following, that nurses who visit health care institutions or work with clients who are at risk for complications of influenza, will be required to be immunized annually against influenza. If the full cost of such medication is not covered by some other source, the employer will pay the full or incremental cost of the vaccine and will offer vaccinations during a nurse’s working hours. In addition, nurses will be provided with information including risks and side effects regarding the vaccine. The employer recognizes that nurses have the right to refuse any vaccination. If a nurse cannot receive the vaccine because it is medically contraindicated then the parties will meet to discuss a reasonable accommodation to other duties within her program where feasible. If a nurse refuses to take the vaccine then the parties will meet to resolve and find a potential reassignment of the nurse, which will result in no disruption within the workplace and may result in an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the Influenza Season. If the nurse suffers a severe adverse reaction directly attributable to the vaccination and applies for WSIB, the employer will not oppose the claim. The employer will offer influenza vaccinations on a voluntary basis to all nurses free of charge. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Influenza VaccinationThe Employer will provide nurses with an annual influenza vaccination through the employee health office at no cost. All nurses who provide patient care or who work in patient care areas must select one of the options described below: (a) Option 1 – A nurse may elect to obtain an annual influenza vaccination from the Employer, or provide proof of vaccination to the employee health office. The Employer will provide notice to nurses each year of the availability of influenza vaccinations and the date by which vaccination must be obtained. (b) Option 2 – A nurse may elect not to obtain an annual influenza vaccination and wear a breathing mask when providing patient care or working in a patient care area for the duration of the flu season as determined by the CDC.
Influenza VaccinationThe parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated area(s) thereof from the Medical Officer of Health or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: (a) Hospitals recognize that employees have the right to refuse any recommended or required vaccination.
Influenza Vaccination. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of any changes and practices to the current flu vaccination policy that affect bargaining unit employees prior to implementation and shall bargain over the effects of such changes upon bargaining unit employees pursuant to Article 66.6.
Influenza VaccinationThe employer will offer and administer, free of charge, an annual influenza vaccination when available, to all employees. Should the vaccination become cost prohibitive or the employer be prohibited from continuing to provide and administer the vaccination, the employee may be required to contribute toward the costs of providing same.
Influenza VaccinationThe parties agree that influenza vaccinations may be beneficial for patients and employees. Upon a recommendation pertaining to a facility or a specifically designated area(s) thereof from the Medical Officer of Health, or in compliance with applicable provincial legislation, the following rules will apply: (a) Health Centre’s recognize that employees have the right to refuse any recommended or required vaccination. (b) If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine required under this provision, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case he or she will be placed on unpaid leave. If an employee is placed on unpaid leave, she or he can use banked lieu time or vacation credits in order to keep her or his pay whole. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (c) If an employee refuses to take the recommended or required vaccine because it is medically contra-indicated, and where a medical certificate is provided to this effect, she or he will be reassigned during the outbreak period, unless reassignment is not possible, in which case the employee will be placed on paid leave. It is further agreed that any such reassignment will not adversely impact the scheduled hours of other employees. (d) If an employee gets sick as a result of the vaccination, and applies for WSIB, the Health Centre will not oppose the claim.