概述
New to UCSF and working in a health care setting? Here's what you need to do before you start.
Requirements for UCSF Health new hires
UCSF employees working in health care settings, including UCSF Health, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital, are required to complete a medical evaluation before the start of their employment. The new hire will:
- Receive an email from Occupational Health Services with an access code and a link to the Access OHS portal
- Complete the required tasks in the Access OHS portal
Clearance requirements
Option 1
ONE or more of the following options:
- Initial shot or series (one-dose, such as the J&J vaccine) + ONE Booster (initial or bivalent)
- Bivalent Vaccine
- XBB Vaccine
AND
- Annual (2024-2025) COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance (ONE of the options below)
- Administration
- Declination
- Attestation
Option 2
Approved Exception Request
*See Note Below re: DPH sites
AND
- Annual (2024-2025) COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance (ONE of the options below)
- Administration
- Declination
- Attestation
Option 1
- 1 dose of vaccine formulated for the current 2024-2025 Season
Option 2
Option 1
- 2 dose series
Option 2
- Titer showing immunity to all 3 components (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)
Option 1
- 2 dose series
Option 2
- Titer showing immunity
Option 1
- TDaP given within the last 10 years
Option 2
TDaP given once after the age of 17
+
TD given in the last 10 years
*ONLY for those with possible contact with blood or body fluids
Option 1
- 2 or 3 dose series
Option 2
- Titer showing immunity
Option 1
*only ONE of the 2 steps submitted may be a Quantiferon
Negative TB Symptom Questionnaire
+
1 negative TB test (PPD or Quantiferon) in prior 3 months
+
1 negative TB test (PPD or Quantiferon) in prior 12 months
Option 2
Positive TB test
+
Negative chest Xray
+
Negative TB symptom review
This is required for those working in patient care areas.
Complete N95 Respirator Clearance Form (SHORT FORM)
- With clearance, RNs are N95 fit tested at the Pre-Employment physical exam
- For all others, an appointment for fit testing is made with EH&S
*For those working in HAZMAT, Certain pharmacy areas, certain hospitality areas, another form is required. LONG FORM
UCSF Campus new hires and new Attendings
You may receive an email from your HR representative regarding Occupational Health clearance. Please be prepared to provide the following requirements:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and booster or exception request*
- Current flu immunizations during flu season
You, your HR representative or your supervisor can submit a Service Request for a pre-employment screening. The Service Request is accessible through UCSF computers or VPN only. The new hire will:
- Receive an email from Occupational Health Services with an authorization code and a link to the Access OHS portal
- Complete the required tasks in the Access OHS portal
*Please note UCSF employees working onsite at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital or Laguna Honda Hospital must be vaccinated with the initial series and at least one booster, no exceptions allowed.
If the new hire requires assistance, please contact Occupational Health Services at 415-885-7580.
Graduate Medical Education
Incoming residents, non-ACGME fellows and non-ABMS fellows must complete the pre-placement requirements before coming to UCSF (per UCSF GME policy).