August 13, 2021 – CommonSpirit Health (Chicago, IL) announced that it will require its 150,000 employees in 140 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites and facilities across 21 states be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1.
This requirement also includes all physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, volunteers, and others caring for patients within CommonSpirit facilities.
The implementation date of this requirement will vary by region due to local and state regulations and conditions, but all CommonSpirit employees must be vaccinated by November 1.
“By requiring the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, just as it does with the flu (influenza) vaccine, CommonSpirit joins health systems and associations across the country in supporting vaccination for health care workers in an effort to continue protecting patients, staff, and communities from COVID-19. Medical and religious exemptions will be available for those who qualify,” CommonSpirit announced in a press release.