Ramsay Health Care has announced all its employees, doctors, students, volunteers, contractors and third parties in Australia will soon need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend the workplace.
Australia’s largest private hospital operator made the announcement in line with its commitment to patient and staff safety, coupled with the vast improvement in COVID-19 vaccine access and supply nationally.
Ramsay has updated its position on COVID-19 vaccination following a comprehensive risk assessment and analysis, taking into account the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, Work Health and Safety laws, existing public health legislative instruments, health industry guidance, improved accessibility and supply of the vaccines, and patients’ expectations.
In determining the nationwide requirement for COVID-19 vaccination, Ramsay has noted:
Ramsay’s requirement for COVID-19 vaccination will apply to:
COVID-19 vaccination must be obtained in line with the following dates:
Qld hospitals and facilities | 15 November 2021: First dose or appointment booked (if the Queensland Government issues a public health order, this date is subject to change) 31 December 2021: Second dose |
NSW hospitals and facilities (as per public health order) |
30 September 2021: First dose 30 November 2021: Second dose |
Vic hospitals and facilities (as per public health order) |
29 October 2021: First dose 15 December 2021: Second dose |
SA hospitals and facilities (as per public health order) |
1 November 2021: First dose 1 December 2021: Second dose or appointment booked |
WA hospitals and facilities (as per public health order) |
1 October 2021: First dose for Tier 1 1 November 2021: Second dose for Tier 1, First dose for most of Tier 2 1 December 2021: Second dose for most of Tier 2, First dose for remainder of Tier 2, First dose for Tier 3 1 January 2022: Second dose for remainder of Tier 2, Second dose for Tier 3 |
All corporate employees | 30 November 2021: First dose 31 December 2021: Second dose |
Anyone who has a medical contraindication and has provided the appropriate approved evidence will be managed on a case-by-case basis.
Ramsay Health Care Australia CEO, Carmel Monaghan, said the company had a proven track record throughout the pandemic of maintaining safe workplaces for employees and creating safe environments for patients.
“Workplace vaccination has been identified as an additional measure to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 in health care settings. COVID-19 vaccination has been shown to prevent serious illness, hospitalisation and death in infected individuals,” Ms Monaghan said.
Ramsay has been demonstrating its support of the national COVID-19 vaccination program from the outset through providing assistance at various state vaccination hubs and Ramsay pharmacies. The company has also been strongly encouraging its employees to get vaccinated, including providing leave for staff to attend their bookings.
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