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The Biden Administration's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Frequently Asked Questions for the HCH Community

Year Developed: 2021

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Clinicians
Secondary Audience: Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs

Language(s): English

Developed by: National Health Care for the Homeless Council (See other resources developed by this organization).

Resource Summary: On November 4, the Biden Administration issued two rules to provide further guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate announced in early September. One rule outlines the requirements for health care facilities, while the second rule outlines those for private employers with 100+ employees. The National HCH Council has previously endorsed organizations that issued vaccine mandates, and we are grateful to see these new guidelines announced because they will increase the number of people getting vaccinated. To help with initial planning, below are answers to frequently asked questions for how the new rules will impact the Health Care for the Homeless community.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Operations, Special and Vulnerable Populations, Workforce

Resource Subtopic: COVID-19, Compliance.

Keywords: Documentation, Health Systems, Housing, Implementation Tools, Persons Experiencing Homelessness, Policies and Procedures, Risk Management, Staffing and Onboarding.