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Ex. SEC-04-057 Order Primary source read

Governor's announcement of Aug. 16, 2021 and DOH Section 16 orders

Governor Cuomo Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (release); New York State Department of Health (Section 16 orders) · New York (State)

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The record

Jurisdiction
New York
Level
State
Authority
N.Y. Public Health Law 16, 225, 2800, 2803, 3612, 4010
Issued
2021-08-16 Aug. 16, 2021
Effective
First dose required by Sept. 27, 2021 (read as 2021-09-27)
End
Superseded by 10 NYCRR 2.61 (Aug. 26, 2021)
In force
Sept. 27, 2021 (no end date recorded; counted as in force for 120 days)
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Health care ordersVaccination or testing
Addressees
  • hospitals
  • long-term care facilities including nursing homes, adult care and other congregate care settings
Functions reached
  • IC
  • HR
  • WF
  • RS
Collection
Home Care, Nursing and Senior Living SEC-04

Operative words

all healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTCF), including nursing homes, adult care, and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, September 27. The State Department of Health will issue Section 16 Orders requiring all hospital, LTCF, and nursing homes to develop and implement a policy mandating employee vaccinations.

Enforcement

Public Health Law 16 orders; 12 (penalties)

Retrieval note

Release; the regulation is Ex. SEC-04-058.

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