ยง 2194. Employee immunization. 1. Every long-term care facility shall
notify every employee of the immunization requirements of this article
and request that the employee agree to be immunized against influenza
virus and pneumococcal disease.
2. The long-term care facility shall require documentation of annual
immunization against influenza virus and immunization against
pneumococcal disease for each employee. Upon finding that an employee is
lacking such immunization or the long-term care facility or individual
is unable to provide documentation that the individual has received the
appropriate immunization, the long-term care facility must provide or
arrange for immunization. Immunization and the documentation thereof
shall take place no later than November thirtieth of each year.
3. An individual who is newly employed as an employee after November
thirtieth but before April first shall have his or her status for
influenza and pneumococcal immunization determined by the facility, and
if found to be deficient, the facility shall provide or arrange for the
necessary immunization.