CDPHE releases mandatory staff vaccination guidance for licensed healthcare facilities

 

To: All licensed health care facilities   From: CDPHE   CDPHE has released new guidance outlining mandatory staff vaccination for all licensed healthcare facilities. The document provides guidance to all licensed agencies and facilities that are required to follow Chapter 2 regulations. Those regulations include mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of staff, effective August 30, 2021.    The guidance outlines facility policy, exemptions, reporting requirements, and mitigation measures. Bookmark covid19.colorado.gov/staffvaccinationguidance for quick access and stay tuned for future updates.    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Health adopted an emergency rule on August 30, 2021. This rule requires all licensed facilities to develop and implement a policy and procedure to ensure 100% of employees, direct contractors, and support staff have obtained full COVID-19 vaccination status. Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.