A reminder that all Western Health employees, contractors and volunteers are required to have evidence that they have been fully vaccinated (2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine) by 15 December 2021, or evidence of a valid medical exemption.
Where an employee is on long term leave, they cannot return to work until they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Employees with a medical exemption will be able to continue working, but depending on their role may need to be redeployed. Other requirements may also be required, like PPE and COVID surveillance program participation.
If an employee does not have evidence in Western Health’s records of either being fully vaccinated or having a valid medical exemption by the 15 December 2021; they must be treated as an unvaccinated healthcare worker.
If employees have not provided evidence that they have received both doses by 15 December 2021, a process will commence. This process that will investigate each case individually to understand the circumstances. Liaison and communication will occur with the affected employees to ensure that there is clarity on the process as this progresses.
Please refer to the Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers FAQs on the COVID-19 Vaccination microsite.