AHS to require all employees be fully vaccinated by October 31

Aug 31, 2021 | 3:09 PM

As of October 31, 2021 all Alberta Health Services employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

“This necessary step is required to protect patients, vulnerable and immuno-compromised Albertans, and anyone who visits or works at any AHS site, including healthcare facilities,” said AHS in a press release Tuesday.

The new policy also applies to Alberta Precision Labs, Carewest, CapitalCare and Covenant Health employees, members of the medical and midwifery staffs, students, and volunteers, and other persons acting on their behalf.

Any contracted continuing care providers, as well as all contracted healthcare workers acting on behalf of AHS, will also be included.

“This is an extraordinary but necessary measure to help protect our vital frontline healthcare teams and help us maintain a safe environment for all patients and clients,” said Dr. Verna Yiu, President and CEO of Alberta Health Services.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

“Over the last year and a half, our teams have continued to provide incredible care to anyone who needs it, under extremely trying circumstances. We are grateful for their efforts and are committed to ensuring the safety of our facilities.”

Yiu says she’s confident most workers will voluntarily comply with the policy, but notes people who refuse to get vaccinated could be put on a unpaid leave of absence for compliance.

While the policy has yet to be finalized, Yiu says any employee who is unable to get immunized due to a medical exemption or another protected ground will be accommodated.

(With files from the Canadian Press)

by Shane Clausing

AHS to require all employees be fully vaccinated by October 31

Pro Tips