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New York hospital suspends nurses
for declining flu shots
By Mackenzie Bean
A
lbany (N.Y.) Medical Center suspended nine nurses who
refused to get their flu shots under a new hospital policy,
reports CBS 6 Albany.
The suspended nurses had seven days to get vaccinated or face
potential termination. These nurses account for less than 1 percent
of the more than 2,000 nurses who work at the hospital, a spokes-
person for Albany Medical Center, told Becker's via email.
Eric Smith, area director at the New York State Nurses Association,
said Albany Medical Center is the only organization they represent
that has such a policy. Other hospitals require nurses who refuse the
flu vaccine to follow a detailed masking procedure.
Albany Medical Center implemented the flu shot policy in May,
which applies to all clinical and nonclinical employees, students
and volunteers at the organization. The hospital said the policy
aligns with its commitment to create safe care environments and
protect the health of its patients and employees. n
