Genesis Health System, which includes Genesis Medical Center, Genesis Health Group, and First Med Pharmacy — all in Aledo, will join other health care providers across the country by requiring all employees and medical staff to be fully vaccinated to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus.
All employees and medical staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 8, 2021 or submit paperwork requesting a religious or medical exemption by the same date.
Genesis Communications Specialist Craig Cooper explains why the decision was made.
The Genesis requirement follows similar decisions by health care organizations across the country. The American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics are in support of vaccination of all health care workers.
Genesis CEO and President Doug Cropper says the COVID-19 vaccination requirement is consistent with existing policy requiring Genesis employees to be vaccinated for seasonal influenza. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations is also part of the pre-employment process at Genesis.