Approximately 700 workers have lost their jobs at the Mayo Clinic because they did not comply with the vaccine obligations policy of the Rochester-based healthcare system.
Employees had to receive their first shot or be tax exempt for medical or religious reasons until Monday. Mayo said he accepted most of the exemption requests.
Last year, the clinic announced its policy, stating that Mayo needs to provide the safest possible environment for treating patients receiving complex treatments from around the world.
“Although the final number is not yet available, nearly 99% of staff at the Mayo Clinic are in compliance with the required vaccination program, which means they are vaccinated or have a medical or religious exemption. “We have received,” the clinic said in a statement.
“This means that as a result of the required vaccination program, about 1% of staff in all locations will be dismissed. This is due to the experience of other medical institutions implementing similar vaccine requirements programs. It is comparable. “
Mandatory vaccines are controversial throughout the country. Many large healthcare employers have chosen to reduce the risk to their patients and have promoted the implementation of the rules.
In December, Minneapolis-based Allina Health reported that 99.8% of its approximately 27,000 workers were vaccinated or exempted. Alina said she broke up with 53 people.
Less than 1% of Sanford Health employees operating hospitals and clinics throughout Dakota and Minnesota were suspended in December because they did not start the vaccine series or receive approved tax exemptions. rice field.
On Friday, the US Supreme Court will hear discussions about the Byden administration’s promotion of mandatory vaccinations for both medical facilities and all employers with more than 100 workers. Meanwhile, many Minnesota employers have put their mission on hold.
The Mayo Clinic is the largest employer in Minnesota. We also operate hospitals and clinics in Arizona, Florida, Iowa and Wisconsin.
The clinic required non-exempt workers to be vaccinated at least once by January 3rd to ensure that the second vaccination would not be delayed if they had been vaccinated twice. According to Mayonnaise, the staff continued their first dose to comply until Monday.
“The Mayo Clinic is saddened to lose valuable employees, but we need to take all necessary steps to keep patients, the workforce, visitors and the community safe,” the clinic said in a statement. I am saying. “If a dismissed individual chooses to be vaccinated at a later date, they will have the opportunity to apply for and return to the Mayo Clinic for future jobs.
“Based on science and data, it’s clear that vaccination keeps people away from the hospital and saves lives. This applies to everyone in our community, especially those who seek daily care at the May York Clinic. Or it applies to many patients with complex illnesses. “
