New York Consolidated Laws, Public Health Law - PBH § 2194. Employee immunization

1. Every long-term care facility shall notify every employee of the immunization requirements of this article and request that the employee agree to be immunized against influenza virus and pneumococcal disease.

2. The long-term care facility shall require documentation of annual immunization against influenza virus and immunization against pneumococcal disease for each employee. Upon finding that an employee is lacking such immunization or the long-term care facility or individual is unable to provide documentation that the individual has received the appropriate immunization, the long-term care facility must provide or arrange for immunization. Immunization and the documentation thereof shall take place no later than November thirtieth of each year.

3. An individual who is newly employed as an employee after November thirtieth but before April first shall have his or her status for influenza and pneumococcal immunization determined by the facility, and if found to be deficient, the facility shall provide or arrange for the necessary immunization.