Public Health Policy

Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers

Kevin C. Martinez

California State University, Channel Islands

04/28/2023
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Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers

Maneza, D., Salamonzan, Y., Grollman, M., Montayre, J., & Ramjan, L. (2022, November 9).

Mandatory covid-19 vaccination for healthcare workers. International Journal of Nursing

Studies. Retrieved April 28, 2023, from

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748922002188?via

%3Dihub#t0005

Article Summary

The article titled "Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers" presents

issues of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare workers. This paper aims to provide

an overview of the ethical and legal considerations surrounding mandatory vaccination policies

for healthcare workers. The authors begin by noting the critical role healthcare workers played in

responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also highlight the current situation, with many

healthcare workers expressing opposition to or outright refusal to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Against this backdrop, the authors explore the benefits and risks of mandatory vaccination

policies for healthcare workers. The article first examines the ethical considerations surrounding

mandatory vaccination policies. The authors argue that mandatory vaccination policies can be

ethically justified, given the significant risks posed by COVID-19 to healthcare workers, their

patients, and the wider community. However, they also note that mandatory policies must be

implemented in a manner that respects the individual rights of healthcare workers. This includes

providing clear information about the risks and benefits of vaccination and ensuring that any

policy includes appropriate exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons.

Article’s Purpose & Results

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In the article "Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers" the authors

aim to explore the potential benefits and risks of such policies and to provide guidance for

policymakers, healthcare employers, and healthcare workers. The authors also discuss the legal

landscape surrounding mandatory vaccination policies, noting that the legal justification for such

policies varies by jurisdiction. They argue that mandatory policies can be legally justified in

many circumstances, provided they are implemented in a manner that is consistent with existing

laws and regulations. The paper also examines the practical considerations surrounding

mandatory vaccination policies, including the need for adequate vaccine supply, clear

communication, and transparency. The authors stress the importance of ongoing monitoring and

evaluation of such policies to ensure their effectiveness, equity, and respect for healthcare

workers. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive and balanced discussion of the potential

benefits and risks of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies for healthcare workers. It

provides guidance for policymakers and healthcare employers in implementing such policies in a

manner that is ethical and legal.

Indications for Further Research

While the article "Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers" provides

an overview of legal considerations surrounding vaccination policies for healthcare workers, it

also highlights several areas that require further research. One area for further research is the

impact of mandatory vaccination policies on the refusal to get vaccinated and misinformation

among healthcare workers. The authors note that mandatory policies could exacerbate existing

vaccine hesitancy and mistrust, and that more research is needed to understand how to address

these issues and build trust in COVID-19 vaccines. Another area for further research is the

effectiveness of implementing mandatory vaccination policies in different healthcare settings and

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regions. The authors note that the practical considerations of implementing such policies can

vary widely depending on the healthcare system, workforce, and community, but more research

is needed to understand how to adjust or change policies in different settings. The authors

suggest that future research should focus on developing appropriate metrics and evaluation

methods to assess the impact of such policies on healthcare workers. Overall, the article

highlights important areas for further research to mitigate the risks of mandatory COVID-19

vaccination policies for healthcare workers and to guide policymakers and healthcare employers

in implementing effective, equitable, and respectful policies.

Conclusion.

In conclusion, the article explains in detail how vaccinations can affect not just us, but the

people around us as well. Even though we have policies in place to protect it should be us who

decide whether we get vaccinated or not. The ability to choose what we put in our body is our

ethical choice and should not be the choice of a corporation to decide for us. More studies are

always needed to justify what we put in our bodies and I believe this time around not enough

research was put in. Several cases will continue to come out over the years about the effect the

COVID-19 vaccine had on our bodies. We still don't fully know if the vaccine did not create

other health issues for us down the road in the future. The vaccine had a huge impact on us in a

positive way at the moment, but the long-term effects are yet to be known.
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References

Maneza, D., Salamonzan, Y., Grollman, M., Montayre, J., & Ramjan, L. (2022, November 9).
Mandatory covid-19 vaccination for healthcare workers. International Journal of Nursing
Studies. Retrieved April 28, 2023, from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020748922002188?via
%3Dihub#t0005