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OSHA COVID-19 Health Screening & Medical Management for Health Care Employees

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The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on June 10, 2021. The guideline is aimed at protecting individuals working in hazardous health care settings where patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 are treated. This includes employees in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities; emergency responders; home health care workers, and employees in ambulatory care facilities.

In part 2 of our 2-part series on the emergency standard below, find key information on employee screening, paid leave for vaccinations, employee training, immunity from retaliation, and more.

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