Section 23-17.19-1. – Short title.

§ 23-17.19-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Long-Term Care Resident and Employee Immunization Act”. History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 263, § 1.

Section 23-17.19-2. – Definitions.

§ 23-17.19-2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter have the meanings given to them in this section unless the content clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Department” means the department of health; (2) “Employee” means an individual employed, whether directly, by the contract with another entity or as an independent contractor, by […]

Section 23-17.19-3. – Long-term care resident and employee immunization.

§ 23-17.19-3. Long-term care resident and employee immunization. Except as provided in § 23-17.19-6, every facility in this state shall request that residents and employees be immunized for influenza virus and pneumococcal disease in accordance with this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 263, § 1.

Section 23-17.19-4. – Resident immunization.

§ 23-17.19-4. Resident immunization. (a) Notice to resident. Upon admission, the facility shall notify the resident and legal guardian of the immunization requirements of this chapter and request that the resident agree to be immunized against influenza virus and pneumococcal disease. (b) Records and immunizations. Every facility shall document the annual immunization against influenza virus […]

Section 23-17.19-5. – Employee immunization.

§ 23-17.19-5. Employee immunization. (a) Notice to employees. Every facility shall notify every employee of the immunization requirements of this chapter and request that the employee agree to be immunized against influenza virus. (b) Records and immunizations. The facility shall require documentation of annual immunization against influenza virus for each employee, which includes written evidence […]

Section 23-17.19-6. – Exceptions.

§ 23-17.19-6. Exceptions. No resident or employee shall be required to receive either the influenza or pneumococcal vaccine if any of the following apply: (1) The vaccine is contraindicated; (2) It is against his or her religious beliefs; or (3) The resident or the resident’s legal guardian refuses the vaccine after being fully informed of […]

Section 23-17.19-7. – Regulations.

§ 23-17.19-7. Regulations. (a) Promulgation by department. The department shall promulgate regulation relating to the immunization requirements of this chapter, taking into consideration the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (b) Educational materials. The department, in conjunction with the department of elderly affairs, shall […]