The association representing seniors care providers is reacting to the province’s new influenza control policy.
That policy will require health care workers to get the yearly flu shot.
The BC Care Providers Association says it will comply with the new policy, but still has concerns over how it was implemented.
Spokesperson David Hurford says there was little consultation, echoing a similar concern from the BC Nurses’ Union.
“Should front line care providers decide for whatever reason not to get the shot, there’s a very clear rule that they would have to wear a mask. That has been one of the issues — access to masks after H1N1.”
A meeting is set for Monday between the union and the employer, where more specifics are set to be discussed.
The province’s medical health officer says just about half of health care workers actually get the vaccine.
About The Reporter
