Ask key questions to shape VZV policy

According to Donna Haiduven, RN, MSN, CIC, infection control supervisor at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, ICPs considering adopting varicella immunization policies should address the following key questions:

* Will the vaccine be mandated or encouraged in employees nonimmune to varicella?

* Will there be work restrictions for employees in the post-vaccination period?

* What will be the nature of the restrictions?

* What will be the plan for vaccinated employees who are exposed to natural varicella?

* Will you test employees post- vaccination? *