MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGMemorandum of Understanding • January 26th, 2022
Contract Type FiledJanuary 26th, 2022The COVID-19 vaccine is a key component of the University’s overall strategy and commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for its academic campuses and Michigan Medicine, to protect our patients, learners, and workforce members from COVID-19. Maximizing our COVID-19 vaccination rates will be key to identifying, mitigating, and managing possible infections throughout our organization, as the COVID-19 vaccine is the single most effective tool in helping combat the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives. Further, the COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for all facility employees who do not have an approved medical or religious exemption pursuant to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule, 42 CFR Parts 416, 418, 441, 460, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 491, and 494, hereinafter referred to as “CMS COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate”.