Albany Medical Center recently announced that they are requiring all employees and contractors, both clinical and non-clinical, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All individuals must be fully vaccinated by October 1st, 2021. If booster shots are deemed necessary, they will be required at the appropriate time. Exemptions and deferrals may be approved on a limited basis. Any contractor who does not receive an exemption or deferral or show proof of vaccination may not continue their assignment past September 30th, 2021.
WHO IS IMPACTED?
The policy extends to physicians, nurses, college and support staff, contractors and any of the Medical Center’s 10,000 colleagues with clinical or nonclinical responsibilities.
What the order means for your clinicians:
- If your clinicians have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccination, or if they have not completed a full series of one of the three types of vaccinations offered, please inform that the series must be completed by September 30th to continue their assignment at Albany Med.
- Vaccine availability. Vaccine clinics continue to be scheduled regularly throughout the area. You can find a nearby location by visiting vaccines.gov or CapitalRegionVAX.org, which also has comprehensive information about the vaccine, answers to common questions and educational materials.
Our team is working quickly to ensure compliance for all of those affected by the public health order and will provide more information on the verification and testing processes in the coming days.
As this pandemic – and subsequent protocols – continue to evolve, I appreciate all you do. Your dedication and commitment to providing a safe environment for our clinicians, patients and communities inspires me daily.
Sincerely,
Jodi Cook
VP, MSP Program Operations
