Intermountain Healthcare's Compulsory Immunization Program

Intermountain Healthcare has adopted a new compulsory immunization policy effective August 1, 2011. There are several reasons for doing this, including:

• Our commitment to providing a safe and healing environment for our patients. Our patients should be able to expect that they will not contract potentially life-threatening and preventable illnesses from their healthcare providers while being treated for other conditions.
• We believe our employees are our most valuable resource. Unvaccinated healthcare providers face a high risk of infection themselves when working with patients who may carry these preventable illnesses and which could be carried back to their own family, co-workers and local community.
• Research demonstrates the effectiveness of a strong vaccination program in reducing patient infections and mortality. It is our goal to achieve a vaccination rate of at least 95%.

What immunizations are required?

• Seasonal Influenza
• Measles (Rubeloa), Mumps and German Measles (Rubella)
• Tetanus / Diphtheria / Pertussis (Tdap)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Hepatitis B is required for employees whose jobs may involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues as a condition of employment.
• A 2-Step TB test is also required. 

Who is required to be immunized?

All Intermountain employees and volunteers, as well as students, vendors and temporary employees who visit  Intermountain patient-care or non-patient care facilities.

But I am not involved in direct patient care—why is it necessary for me to be vaccinated?

In addition to protecting our patients, Intermountain wants to protect our employees/volunteers, co-workers, our families and our communities from preventable diseases. Also, many employees/volunteers frequently go into patient care facilities.

Are there exemptions to the policy?

Limited exemptions are allowed for employees and volunteers.  Exemptions include documented medical contraindications or documented religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

• Immunization Exemption Request Form for New Employees-Volunteers-Candidates
• Immunization Exemption Request Form for Minor Employees-Volunteers-Candidates

Where can I receive my immunizations?

See the Immunization Centers.

• Immunization Centers 

Who can I contact for more information?

Employee Applicants: Your Recruiter
Volunteer Applicants: Facility Volunteer Director
Students: Kara Kamareth (801.442.2324)
Vendors: Joanne Autenreib (801.442.2909)
Temporary Employees/Independent Contractors: Mary Hansen (801.422.2115)
Other: Terri Flint (801.442.3509)