What are you doing with staff who dont have immunity and refuse the
immunisation - are they unfit for work? If they are fit, then what would be
the rationale behind delaying a clinical workers start date?
If they are not fit and you refuse employment on those grounds, where do you
stand legally for those who do not wish immunisation. Or from another point
of view, if you immunised under duress and they reacted to the immunisation,
is there a possibility that they could claim you coerced them into
immunisation, the 'informed consent' is then revoked and you are responsible
for assault? (not sure if this is common, ABH or GBH but just playing the
devil's advocate).
Shall we have some juicy discussion?!!
Amanda Dowson
-----Original Message-----
From: Oozageer Brinda (RGZ) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 16 September 2003 13:07
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Immunity checks & Pre- employment screening
Please could I have your views on the following:
I am based at an NHS establishment and we are currently looking at reviewing
our procedure for pre- employment screening. One of the things we will be
looking at is to see every prospective employee in the department to
establish their immunity to TB.i.e for BCG scar check. For those of you also
in the NHS, I would appreciate your views on this and any other useful
suggestions as to how these employees can be seen either prior or on
commencement of employment.
I would also like to know if it is necessary to ascertain employees immunity
to rubella and varicella (excluding maternity and Paeds). Would you delay a
clinical worker's fitness to work if Rubella and Varicella immunity has not
been confirmed?
Brinda Oozageer
Occupational Health Nurse
Tel: 020 8308 3037
Fax: 020 8308 1916
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