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 Flu Shots
(updated October 4, 2007) - Duke faculty and staff can receive free flu vaccine shots
at the Employee and Occupational Health & Wellness clinic starting in October.
Patient care providers are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to not only protect
themselves but also their patients from this highly contagious disease.
 Tuberculosis Screening - A tuberculosis reading must be performed by an
RN, MD, PA, or NP other than yourself. Results must be read 48-72 hours after
placement of the tuberculin test. If there is any redness, swelling, or
induration present the employee MUST BE SEEN IN EOHW as soon as possible.
If you cannot take the TB skin test and this has been documented by EOHW, please complete the Tuberculosis Questionnaire.
Health Review for
Animal Handlers - Employees in certain job categories are required to
undergo a health review at the beginning of their job and at periodic intervals.
This policy includes Duke personnel who work with animals.
Placement Health Review -
The placement health review is a required process for selected job positions at Duke University based on federal, state and University regulations and policies. The
basic requirements are described here by job group.
 LIVE
FOR LIFE - LIVE FOR LIFE is Duke University's employee health promotion
program. LIVE FOR LIFE's mission at Duke University is to support the goal of
the Office of Human Resources in 1) providing programs and services to help
Duke's people successfully accomplish the organization's missions, and 2) assist
and support Duke's manager's in recruiting and retaining top-quality, diverse
and healthy staff and to help develop an effective, productive workforce. 3)
LIVE FOR LIFE will also promote a work culture and environment that supports
healthy and safe behaviors/lifestyles.
 Personal
Assistance Service (PAS) - Personal Assistance Service is the
faculty/employee assistance program of Duke University. The staff of licensed
professionals offer assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help
resolve a range of personal, work, and family problems. PAS services are
available free of charge to Duke faculty and staff, and their immediate family
members.
SARS - SARS is a respiratory illness that is spread primarily by close person-to-person contact. This web site includes
the current guidance developed by Duke University Employee Occupational Health and Student Health Center in collaboration
with Duke University infectious disease faculty.
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