“Indiana College Well being has put the security and well-being of sufferers and workforce members first by requiring workers to be absolutely vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19 by Sept. 1,” mentioned Berkley Rios, an Indiana College Well being spokeswoman.
“After a two-week unpaid suspension interval ending Sept. 14, a complete of 125 workers, the equal of 61 full time workers, selected to not obtain the COVID-19 vaccine and have left the group.”
The vacancies “could have a minimal impact on staffing,” in response to Rios.
IU Well being’s web site says the system has greater than 34,000 employees members.
“IU Well being has been working to rent for positions in areas the place workforce members have proven non-compliance,” Rios mentioned.
President Joe Biden final month introduced a requirement that every one federal workers and on-site contractors be vaccinated or undergo common testing and mitigation necessities.