101 CMR, § 23.03

Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 23.03 - Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 23.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 23.03.

Agency. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) or any department, agency, commission, office, board, division, or any other body or facility within EOHHS as set out in M.G.L. c. 6A, § 16, including the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

COVID-19. Coronavirus Disease 2019, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

COVID-19 Vaccination. COVID-19 vaccination means being up to date with COVID-19 vaccines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Influenza Vaccination. Influenza vaccination means immunization by either influenza vaccine, inactivated or live; attenuated and/or other influenza vaccine. It will also mean other pandemic or novel influenza virus(es) as specified in guidelines of the Department of Public Health.

Mitigation Measures. Measures that employees who decline vaccination must take to prevent viral infection and transmission.

101 CMR, § 23.03

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1451, eff. 8/13/2021.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1454, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1456, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1460, eff. 10/1/2021.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1514, eff. 2/2/2024.