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EXHIBIT C REQUIREMENT GUIDELINES REOUIRED: Schedule Interpretation Hepatitis B 2 doses, 4 weeks apart; Yd Agency's policy follows CDC recommendations. dose, 5 months after 2nd; Documentation of 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccination (at booster not necessary appropriate intervals), serologic proof of immunity or declination of the series of vaccines signed by the healthcare worker. MMR (Measles, 2 doses, 4 weeks apart Agency's policy follows CDC recommendations for Mumps, Rubella) healthcare personnel (HCP) born in 1957 or later without serologic evidence of immunity or prior vaccination give 2 doses of MMR, 4 weeks apart. For HCP born prior to 1957, is considered acceptable evidence of measles, mumps and rubella immunity, however Agency follows CDC recommendation that a HCP get a titer but it is not required (unless a work site requirement.) Varicella (chicken 2 doses, 4 weeks apart Agency follows CDC recommendation all HCP who have pox) no serologic proof of immunity, prior vaccination, or history of varicella disease, give 2 doses of varicella vaccine, 4 weeks apart; all HCP be immune to varicella with proof of Titer. HIGHLY [Not Required] Employee must obtain if required by their work site. RECOMMENDED: Influenza Annual influenza vaccine Highly recommended by Agency (must be obtained if required by employee's work site.) Tetanus, diphtheria, Td booster every 10 years Agency follows CDC recommendation all HCP get a Td pertussis after one Tdap booster does every 10 years, following the completion of the primary 3 -dose series. Also, All HCP younger than 65 get a 1 -time does of Tdap, if they have direct patient contact. Tuberculosis Skin Upon Hire —Two step Agency's policy for Tuberculosis screening follows CDC Test Screening TST; Annual TB skin test recommendations. for settings classified as medium risk for HCWs who have the potential for exposure to M. Tuberculosis through air space shared with persons with TB disease State license, Per state board of nursing Agency contacts the State Board or other licensing agency registration or or other licensing agency prior to the Assigned Employee's start date to confirm that certification (when the license, registration or certification is active and in required) good standing. Agency will not knowingly employ a professional that has an action against their license.