NOTE: This message was emailed to all Ballad Health team members from HR on Monday, Sept. 8.
Dear Colleague,
As a reminder, all Ballad Health team members are required to receive their annual flu vaccination by Friday, Oct. 17, at 4 p.m., unless a medical exemption or religious accommodation has been approved.
Beginning today, Sept. 8, team members may submit requests for medical exemptions or religious accommodations. The deadline to submit your request, along with all required documentation, is Friday, Sept. 19.
- Medical exemptions: Unless you’ve heard directly from Team Member Health, medical exemption approvals from 2024 will be automatically honored this year. Anyone seeking a new medical exemption must apply by completing the online exemption request form and attaching a medical note signed by a licensed medical provider dated within the last six months.
- Religious accommodations: Approvals from 2023 or 2024 will be automatically honored this year. New requests must include supporting documentation and the completed online exemption form.
Links to the forms:
(Note: These forms must be accessed from a Ballad Health network device.)
Flu vaccination information
Flu shots will be offered at Team Member Health offices from Sept. 29-Oct. 17. You may also receive your flu vaccine from a primary care provider, pharmacy or other location. If you receive your vaccination outside of Ballad Health, you must submit documentation to Team Member Health by Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. Documentation must include vaccination date, location, injection site, manufacturer, lot number, expiration date and the name of the administering provider.
Submission options:
- Upload your documentation through Infor Employee Space (click here for detailed instructions)
- Deliver your documentation to a Team Member Health office
Reminder: Team members with an approved exemption or accommodation are required to wear a mask throughout flu season.
The flu vaccine is safe and effective. Getting vaccinated helps protect our patients, visitors and team members while reducing strain on staffing during flu season.
Thank you in advance to all team members!
