Provide flu vaccine proof or exception to MSO by Nov. 12

See flu clinic schedule to get your shot

Help us reach our goal that 100% of our credentialed and privileged medical staff get vaccinated against influenza!

Providing a safe environment for patients, staff, volunteers and visitors is our top priority. Flu vaccines are paramount in reducing the impact of respiratory illnesses and resulting burdens on the health care system.

What do I need to do?

• Provide proof of flu vaccination to the Salem Hospital Medical Staff Office at MedicalStaffOffice@salemhealth.org or Salem Heath Employee Health Department, having received a flu vaccination by Tuesday, Nov. 12.  Acceptable proof of annual flu vaccination documentation includes: 
• A signed statement or form, or an electronic form or email from you indicating when and where you received the influenza vaccine, or
• A note, receipt, vaccination card, etc. from an outside vaccinating entity stating the provider received the influenza vaccine at the location.
• Note: Verbal statements are not acceptable for the purposes of this measure.

What if I need an exception approved?

• By policy, the Medical Executive Committee (MEC) may exempt a provider from the flu vaccination requirement under the following situations:
• Medical: Severe allergy to vaccine components, or history of Guillain-Barre within six weeks of a prior flu vaccine. Providers requesting a medical exception must provide documentation of medical contraindications. 
• Religious: Special religious accommodations requested in writing and approved by the MEC.
• Request Submittal: Please email MedicalStaffOffice@salemhealth.org for the Salem Hospital MEC exception form. 

Important changes to masking requirements regardless of vaccination status:

• Regardless of flu and COVID vaccination status, all practitioners will be required to adhere to any “mask on” requirements during respiratory season. “Mask On” will be defined by Salem Health Infection Prevention and approved by the CEO. Masks will be required when in clinical areas, defined as patient rooms/treatment rooms in the following areas: inpatient units, outpatients departments, surgical departments, SHMG clinics, WVH and overflow/surge spaces such as ED hall beds. Masks are not required in non-clinical areas, including registration, waiting rooms or hallways/nursing stations in patient care areas. “Mask On” will remain in place until Infection Prevention and the CEO notify of “mask off” for the respiratory season.

Where do I get my flu vaccination?

Thank you for helping to keep our shared patients and our collective staff healthier during this year’s flu season!