BREAKING NEWS on Immunization Requirements for HCA Appointments!
May 29, 2014

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Letter for Provider Re Immunization & TB Test Requirements.pdf

As you know, new immunization requirements were scheduled to be announced by CTS on June 1st with a timeline for implementation in July. When we were originally informed by the state that interpreters would be required to provide immunization records and proof of TB screening in order to continue working at medical appointments after July 15th, we verified the list of requirements and sent it to our members so we could all be prepared!

We have now learned that due to bureaucratic delays on the part of the state, there is currently no specific timeline in place. The new process will not be announced in June, and immunizations will not be required in mid-July to work medical appointments. While the state is unable to produce specific dates, we understand that their current goal is to implement immunizations in August of this year.

During the entire process of developing the immunization policy our Union advocated for a streamlined standardized system, so that interpreters and their health care providers could efficiently comply. We also advocated for a clear timeline so that our members could be prepared.

The state did not notify our Union when it realized it would be unable to meet the timelines it had provided for us. In fact, the state didn't even notify our Union at all - but they did share the information about a 'possible' August implementation with third party stakeholders in our profession! We immediately contacted the state and were informed that the June/July timeline was no longer in place.

Even though the implementation will be later than originally anticipated, it's still on the way.
The list of immunizations and the format in which they must be reported is still valid. We urge you to go forward with obtaining your immunization records, and updating your TB screening per the instructions provided by the state.

Our Union is a strong network, and we were able to obtain this vital information and communicate it to each other, despite the state's monumental failure to relay important details in this case. It is clear we must remain united and vigilant to protect our livelihoods and our profession!

In solidarity,


Leroy Mould, President
Tami Lentz, Vice President

Interpreters United, Local 1671 WFSE/AFSCME Council 28

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