The obligation to vaccinate caregivers was the third subject addressed by the collective with the prefect during their meeting on Tuesday. For over an hour each of the two parties tried to convince the other.
A staff representative from the Louis-Constant Fleming hospital center wanted to make the prefect aware of the issue of compulsory vaccination. She read an excerpt from a memo sent to employees by the establishment's management indicating that from September 15 they must show proof of a complete vaccination schedule, at least to have started the process and that after October 16, those who do not will no longer be able to work. "What will happen after this date?" How will the hospital operate if there is a staff shortage, especially in the hurricane season? ”Asked the staff representative to the prefect. "If they bring in people from elsewhere, we will drive them away," replied Cédrik André.
For his part, the prefect also expressed confidence in the nursing staff who will act in “the general interest”. "Despite their fears, nursing staff have a moral obligation by virtue of their function, that of continuing to treat their patients ...", said Serge Gouteyron, who also referred to his military past. “As a soldier, I would not have asked myself the question, I would have been vaccinated because I am an obligatory of the people, an obligatory of my soldiers. There are professions where one owes exemplary behavior… You have moral obligations, ”he agreed. And among these professions, those related to the world of health. (more details on www.soualigapost.com)
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