Yes.
Healthcare employers can require vaccination as a prerequisite for new and continued employment. Traditionally, exceptions have been made for medical reasons and/or personal and established religious grounds. In an unprecedented public health crisis, state and federal law may modify or remove these exemptions.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, our residents have surrendered many rights–including family, friends, and church visitation. The vaccination process is the best path forward to restore those rights. The Baptist Home strongly encourages all staff to receive the vaccination.