Renown Health has announced that it will require all of almost 7,000 work force to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022.
Communicating to employees today, Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President & CEO, wrote, “For the last nineteen months, we have done everything humanly possible to care for patients, our community and each other- and to keep people safe from COVID-19. Despite these efforts, too many people have fallen ill, suffered long-term effects or lost those they loved to this deadly disease.” He added, “I believe that as the leading anchor institution for our community, we are obligated to set a clear example of our trust in data and science, and to hold ourselves to the highest ethical and professional standards to keep our community safe. It is clear that the vaccine is safe and effective in reducing illness and saving lives and we encourage everyone who is medically able to do so, and within their religious guidelines, to get vaccinated."
As of today, 80% percent of all 6,750 Renown Health employees have already been vaccinated or granted an approved exemption or deferral.
Renown’s requirement applies to all employees, new hires and students.
Renown plans to do direct outreach to those employees who have not yet been vaccinated, to be sure they understand the regulations, implications, and options available to them.
Dr. Slonim closed his announcement to employees today by saying, “While we understand this is a heavy issue
for many, the mandate is clear and is one we will abide by. It is the right thing to do for our patients and each
other.”
(Renown Health assisted in this story.)
