Dignity Health And Yavapai Regional Medical Center To Require Employees Be Vaccinated By November 1st

All employees and volunteers with Dignity Health and the Yavapai Regional Medical Center will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1st. Dignity Health officials says the decision was made because of their commitment to providing safe care for patients and a safe work environment for doctors, nurses and staff. Dignity Health says: “as health care providers we have a responsibility to help end this pandemic and protect our patients, our colleagues, and those in our communities. Requiring vaccination for our teams is critical to maintaining a safe care environment. Medical and religious exemptions will be available for those who qualify.” COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Yavapai County, with hospitalizations also on the increase at area hospitals.