N.Y. Public Health Law § 2194: Employee immunization

§ 2194. Employee immunization. 1. Every long-term care facility shall

notify every employee of the immunization requirements of this article

and request that the employee agree to be immunized against influenza

virus and pneumococcal disease.

2. The long-term care facility shall require documentation of annual

immunization against influenza virus and immunization against

pneumococcal disease for each employee. Upon finding that an employee is

lacking such immunization or the long-term care facility or individual

is unable to provide documentation that the individual has received the

appropriate immunization, the long-term care facility must provide or

arrange for immunization. Immunization and the documentation thereof

shall take place no later than November thirtieth of each year.

3. An individual who is newly employed as an employee after November

thirtieth but before April first shall have his or her status for

influenza and pneumococcal immunization determined by the facility, and

if found to be deficient, the facility shall provide or arrange for the

necessary immunization.