Vaccination Status Requirements
CommonSpirit Health follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations for healthcare workers. This recommendation includes, but is not limited to, an annual seasonal influenza vaccination for those without a qualified exemption. In addition, CommonSpirit Health highly encourages COVID-19 vaccination, as recommended by the *CDC. Employees will be asked to report their COVID-19 vaccination status upon hire.
*Any federal, state or local laws or public health mandates with more stringent vaccination requirements will supersede CommonSpirit Health policies and/or procedures.
Pursuant to local law or regulation, the COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment at the following CommonSpirt Health facilities and locations in the below Counties:
Los Angeles County, CA Requirement Effective November 1, 2024
All healthcare personnel (HCP) working in Los Angeles County are required to receive both an annual influenza immunization and the most recently updated COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the United States by the FDA for the current respiratory virus season (November 1 - April 30) or wear a respiratory mask for the duration of the season while in contact with patients or working in patient-care areas. HCP who decline the influenza and/or COVID-19 vaccine must also provide a written declaration to their employer that they have declined the vaccination(s). Click here to see a list of Los Angeles County CommonSpirit Health facilities and locations.