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If the HA determines that the religious accommodation recommended by OCR will create an undue hardship for the Department, the HA shall specifically identify the reasons why the requested accommodation(s) creates an undue hardship for the Department and cannot be granted. The terms of this Order supersede the August 5, 2021 State Health Officer Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement Order. Workers shall wear the appropriate mask at all times based on current masking guidelines as posted on the Lifeline COVID-19 page. All COVID-19 vaccines that are currently authorized for emergency use can be found at the following links: a. No. The state's health commissioner Mary Bassett on Friday announced that health officials would delay the booster requirement that was set to take effect Monday. Yes, progressive discipline shall be paused pending determination on an accommodation request, and will recommence if the request is denied and worker remains non-compliant. For CCHCS, requests shall be submitted to their vendor/contractor/network contractor, along with a written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician stating that the individual qualifies for the accommodation (but the statement shall not describe the underlying health condition or disability) and the probable duration of an individuals inability to receive any COVID-19 vaccine (or if the duration is unknown or permanent, so indicate). 7. Additionally, facilities must continue to track workers' vaccination or exemption status to ensure they are complying with these requirements. These workers shall be in compliance no later than 15 days after the expiration of their deferral, or they shall be subject to progressive discipline, up to and including adverse action. For workers who have not initiated vaccination nor submitted an accommodation request by October 14, 2021, disciplinary process may commence on or after October 15, 2021. In addition, 88% of Skilled Nursing Facility healthcare personnel have received at least one booster doseand 71% of staff at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation have completed their primary series. Booster Mandates Are a Tough Call for States, Businesses Unvaccinated and partially-vaccinated workers who are NOT regularly assigned in healthcare areas shall test at least once weekly until fully-vaccinated per the July 26, 2021, CDPH Order. a. Dear PACE Partners : On September 28, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new .