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Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

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Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.

Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.

Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.

Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.

Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.

Hello!

I am sure you all are busy trying to figure out what the heck CMS is doing about COVID 19 vaccinations, I know I am!  Currently we are continuing to require them for employees with the ability to request an exception.  I have not seen any new information from CMS regarding the rule they imposed on healthcare facilities.  I know the state of Oregon has lifted their requirement, but we are still significantly funded by Medicare and Medicaid and must comply with CMS rules.  My question is who is not requiring the vaccination for employees?  I have been told by many that we are the only ones who continue to follow the CMS mandate and was wondering if that is true. If you are not requiring the vaccination, can you share your reasoning and do you know of any CMS update that may have slipped by me?

Thanks!

Nancy Mitchell  BSN, RN, CIC

Infection Prevention /Staff Health  Coordinator

Santiam Hospital and Clinics

Email : nmitchell@santiamhospital.org

Office phone: 503-769-9249

Cell phone: 503-498-8887

The materials and information in this email are private and may contain Protected Health Information.

If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any unauthorized use, disclosure, copying,

distribution or the taking of any action associated with the contents of this information is strictly

prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender via email.