New Employee Evaluation
The New Employee Evaluation is performed by the Occupational Health Clinic to ensure that all faculty/staff who are working in the Medical Center have the appropriate immunizations and screenings. This evaluation is based on requirements stated in both VUMC Policies and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
All Medical Center faculty, staff, house staff, volunteers, and students working in the Medical Center are required to participate in the new employee evaluation. All campus employees who could be exposed to hazardous agents within the workplace should also have the new employee evaluation.
The New Employee Evaluation is offered at the "Hearts & Minds" medical center orientation held in the Learning Center in Medical Center North and at the Occupational Health Clinic in the Medical Arts Building by appointment.
This evaluation should occur within two weeks of hire. If you are not scheduled to attend the "Hearts & Minds" orientation within 2 weeks, please call the Occupational Health Clinic at (615) 936-0955 for an appointment.
Bring a copy of any records of previous immunizations, laboratory results of any antibody tests (chicken pox, measles, rubella) and TB skin test or chest x-ray results. This copy will be placed in your Vanderbilt medical record; keep the original document for your personal use.
The following apply to all Medical Center Employees:
- Provide written documentation of two tuberculin skin test results during the 12 months prior to beginning practice, one of which needs to be within the past 3 months. If previous tuberculin skin test result is positive, documentation of a chest x-ray within the past 6 months is needed. Thereafter, a tuberculin skin test is required annually for all negative reactors.
- Provide proof of varicella (chickenpox) immunity via a blood test or documentation of two doses of Varicella vaccine (see VUMC Policy OP 30.10-07)
- Provide proof of one immunization for rubella given after the first birthday or immunity via a blood test
- If born on or after January 1, 1957, provide proof of two immunizations for measles, no less than one month apart, given after the first birthday; or one measles vaccine after age 18 years; or immunity via a blood test; or physician documented disease history. (Persons born before this date are considered immune to measles)
- If born on or after January 1, 1957, provide proof of one immunization for mumps given after the first birthday or immunity via a blood test. (Persons born before this date are considered immune to mumps)
- The Hepatitis B vaccine is strongly encouraged for those who may be exposed to blood, body fluid, or human tissue. There is no charge for this vaccine for eligible faculty and staff. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-mandated educational materials are provided. Employees who choose to decline this vaccination must sign a statement to that effect.
Additional information:
VMC Immunization Policy: VUMC Immunization Policy
VMC TB Skin Testing Policy: VUMC TB Policy
N-95 Respirator Fit-Testing Program: The N-95 Respirator Fit-Testing Program
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