towards a reintegration of non-vaccinated caregivers

All caregivers who refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and who were suspended from pay should soon be able to return to their jobs. This decision is experienced as a relief, especially in Martinique, where the number of people suspended penalized care. Between 2,000 and 4,000 nurses, orderlies and doctors have reportedly been suspended. The High Authority for Health (HAS) considers that the vaccination coverage is sufficient, more than 85% in the hospital, and that the epidemic context is favorable to a return to work.

“We can’t turn the page”

This opinion is not shared by all practitioners. Professor Yves Buisson, epidemiologist, believes: “We cannot turn the page. I believe we have a responsibility […] vis-à-vis the patients who are admitted to the hospital and to prevent them from contracting nosocomial flu or nosocomial Covid.“Under what conditions will they be reinstated? Some are already demanding reparations. Consultations will be held with the Ministry of Health to set the terms and timetable for their return.