This email was sent to supervisors and HR liaisons on July 16, 2021.Ìý
Last month, information regarding the vaccine requirement reporting was announced in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Today. As a supervisor or HR liaison, we ask for your assistance in reminding faculty and staff that action in the MyÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Health Portal is required by Sept. 15, 2021.Ìý
All faculty and staff need to submit their COVID-19 vaccine information or their exemption form to complete the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ system COVID-19 vaccine requirement. This process must be completed by logging into the MyÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Health Portal. Detailed instructions are available through Medical Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who needs to take action?Â
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The university previously communicated that faculty and staff vaccinated in ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ would not need to report their information to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, and that has changed. All faculty and staff must complete the COVID-19 vaccine requirement or exemption in the MyÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Health Portal. The only exception will be faculty and staff vaccinated through ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Medical Services. Data from Medical Services will be uploaded to the portal on behalf of faculty and staff vaccinated through Medical Services.
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Can I ask students in my class or co-workers if they’ve been vaccinated?Â
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No. Students, staff and faculty should not inquire about an individual’s vaccine status, which is considered protected health information.
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What are medical and non-medical exemptions?Â
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Faculty, staff and students who cannot or who choose not to get a vaccine can complete an exemption.
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Note: As with all required vaccines, in the event of an outbreak, exempted persons may be subject to exclusion from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder and quarantine. The specifics may vary depending on the circumstances of the outbreak.
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Medical exemption: Medical exemptions must be signed by a licensed physician and must include a date and a reason for exemption.
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Non-medical exemption: Non-medical exemptions are provided for religious or personal beliefs that are opposed to immunizations.
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If I work remotely, do I need to complete the vaccine requirement?Â
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This requirement is for all students, staff and faculty.Ìý
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I am a new employee, when can I get into the MyÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Health portal to take action?Â
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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ adds new employees to the vaccine verification system within 1-3 days from your start date.Ìý If you log into the system and receive a blank screen, you have not been uploaded yet.