35 Pa. Stat. § 632.4

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 632.4 - Resident immunization
(a) Notice to resident.--Upon admission, the facility shall notify the resident and legal guardian of the immunization requirements of this act and request that the resident agree to be immunized against influenza virus and pneumococcal disease.
(b) Records and immunizations.--Every facility shall document the annual immunization against influenza virus and immunization against pneumococcal disease for each resident, which includes written evidence from a health care provider indicating the date the vaccine was administered. Upon finding that a resident is lacking such immunization or the facility or individual is unable to provide documentation that the individual has received the appropriate immunization, the facility shall make available the immunization. The immunization and documentation shall take place in a manner consistent with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

35 P.S. § 632.4

2001, Dec. 13, P.L. 871, No. 95, § 4, effective in 90 days.