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4.1 The UNMC Associate Director of Human Resources–Benefits is responsible for the administration, implementation and maintenance of the policy in consultation with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Executive Director of Human Resources and the Executive Director of Health Security, Chancellor’s Office. | 4.1 The UNMC Associate Director of Human Resources–Benefits is responsible for the administration, implementation and maintenance of the policy in consultation with the Associate Vice Chancellor, Executive Director of Human Resources and the Executive Director of Health Security, Chancellor’s Office. | ||
==Policy== | ==Policy== | ||
5.1 Provided they are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as outlined by the CDC, all UNMC employees, volunteers, contractors and vendors must report that they are vaccinated against COVID-19. | 5.1 Provided they are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as outlined by the CDC, all UNMC employees, volunteers, contractors and vendors must report that they are vaccinated against COVID-19.<br /> | ||
New hires will have 60 days from hire date to be in full compliance with this policy and 14 days from the hire date to request a medical or religious exemption. New hires with no approved exemption who fail to comply with the policy within 60 days will be separated. | |||
===Reporting=== | ===Reporting=== | ||
5.2 UNMC, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine, has developed an online reporting system for employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status. All employees must use the [https://ssl.nebraskamed.com/EmployeeHealthTracking/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fEmployeeHealthTracking%2f Health Tracking System] to record COVID-19 vaccine status. Non-disclosure of vaccine status is not permissible. | 5.2 UNMC, in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine, has developed an online reporting system for employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status. All employees must use the [https://ssl.nebraskamed.com/EmployeeHealthTracking/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fEmployeeHealthTracking%2f Health Tracking System] to record COVID-19 vaccine status. Non-disclosure of vaccine status is not permissible. | ||
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'''All exemption approvals are temporary and may be subject to renewal after 1 year.'''<br /> | '''All exemption approvals are temporary and may be subject to renewal after 1 year.'''<br /> | ||
Employees who wish to request an exemption must do so by the established deadlines. | Employees who wish to request an exemption must do so by the established deadlines. | ||
====Types of Exemptions==== | ====Types of Exemptions==== | ||
'''1. Medical Contraindications<br />''' | '''1. Medical Contraindications<br />''' | ||
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Guidance for medical contraindications for COVID-19 vaccination can be obtained from the [https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19%2Finfo-by-product%2Fclinical-considerations.html Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)].<br /> | Guidance for medical contraindications for COVID-19 vaccination can be obtained from the [https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19%2Finfo-by-product%2Fclinical-considerations.html Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)].<br /> | ||
A medical exemption may be requested by completing and submitting a [ COVID-19 Medical Exemption Request Form].<br /> | A medical exemption may be requested by completing and submitting a [ COVID-19 Medical Exemption Request Form].<br /> | ||
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Employees who receive an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination must still comply with UNMC’s established safety protocols. Additional infection prevention and control measures may also be required including mandatory masking and regular COVID-19 testing. | Employees who receive an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination must still comply with UNMC’s established safety protocols. Additional infection prevention and control measures may also be required including mandatory masking and regular COVID-19 testing. | ||
===Employment Actions for COVID-19 Vaccination Policy=== | |||
5.4 UNMC employees are expected to meet performance standards and comply with UNMC policies and procedures. Any violation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy can result in disciplinary actions up to and including termination for cause. <br /> | |||
Employees are subject to corrective and disciplinary action as outlined in UNMC Policy No. 1098, [https://wiki.unmc.edu/index.php/Corrective/Disciplinary_Action Corrective and Disciplinary Action] | |||
==Notice of Non-Discrimination== | ==Notice of Non-Discrimination== | ||
6.1 Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. | 6.1 Please see UNMC's [http://www.unmc.edu/titleix/notice-nondiscrimination.html Notice of Non-Discrimination] regarding the University of Nebraska Medical Center's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. | ||