Univ. of MS Medical Center Revises Vaccine/Mask Policy

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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - In a policy shift, the University of Mississippi Medical Center is now requiring anyone who works or learns in a UMMC-controlled space to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 “with limited exceptions” or wear an N95 mask at all times. The policy will go into effect July 26 and will be phased in over three months, beginning with managers/supervisors, followed by direct-patient-care employees and then all others not covered in the earlier phases. A statement by UMMC read that everyone who works or learns in a UMMC-controlled space should be fully vaccinated or wearing an N95 mask at all times on or by November 1.

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Those who are fully vaccinated will be eligible to display a sticker on their UMMC-issued ID badge and will only be required to wear a mask when in UMMC areas where direct patient care is being administered. Anyone who is not vaccinated must wear an N95 mask at all times, even in non-patient-care areas - with certain exceptions.

“Once the Food and Drug Administration lifts the emergency use authorization designation from any vaccine that UMMC administers, the option to decline a vaccine other than for certain accommodations will no longer be available,” the statement also read. “At that time, receiving the COVID-19 vaccination will become a condition of employment or enrollment – similar to the UMMC policy requiring employees and students receive the flu vaccine annually.”

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