Employers, employees and families are all clamoring for more information on how to take care of their employees and families by getting them access to the COVID vaccination. Oswald Companies will continue to provide our customers with a steady flow of information based on the most reliable resources in the market.
(Source: coronavirus.cchealth.org)
You may already know about the approach to the distribution of the vaccine [phases] and we have shared the important links below with details on how eligible people are able to schedule their vaccine. Also included is an extensive Frequently Asked Questions on the vaccine itself. We know employers are contemplating how to mandate or incentivize the vaccine and the regulatory guidelines are still in flux and not finalized by either the Federal or State legislatures.
A recent Oswald webinar highlighted several recommendations for employers as the vaccination schedules pick up momentum.
- This is the time to review the Employee Handbook and ensure there is a policy in place regarding COVID-19 protocols. Click HERE for a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Questionnaire.
- Continue to recommend good health practices of masking, social distancing and hand washing.
- While mandating the vaccine is allowable by the current regulations, a recommendation to educate and encourage employees may be the best course of action until further guidance is introduced for employers.
- If considering an incentive for the vaccine, a recommendation is to follow a de minimis definition of value <$50.
Helpful Resources
WHAT: COVID-19 Vaccination Program: The Four Allocation Phases. This is the schedule of how the allocation of the vaccine was determined for the American public.
WHO: How do I know what Phase of the Vaccination I am in and the dates I am eligible to receive the vaccine? Click HERE for Ohio and HERE for Michigan. Visit your state’s vaccine dashboard to learn more about their distribution guidelines. The CDC also has updated information on COVID-19 vaccines, including recommendations processes, differences btween the various types, benefits and efficacy, safety data, and frequently asked questions.
WHERE: Resources to check for availability and schedule an appointment to get vaccinated. Search the Ohio and Michigan Vaccine Locations.
For any questions, please contact us here.
Note: This communication is for informational purposes only. Although every reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, ISBC makes no guarantees of any kind and cannot be held liable for any outdated or incorrect information.
