Flu Vaccination Reporting - Due May 15
Chapter 2, 11.2.3 Facilities and agencies shall ensure that ninety percent (90%) of employees and direct contractors have received the influenza vaccine during a given influenza season (Nov 1 - March 31).
In order to demonstrate that the ninety percent (90%) rate has been meet, facilities and agencies shall:
A. By May 15th of every year, report to the Department, in the form and manner specified by the Department, the vaccination rate for employees and direct contracts for the most recent influenza season.
B. Have defined procedures to prevent the spread of influenza from unvaccinated healthcare workers.
C. Maintain for three (3) years the following documentation that may be examined by the Department in a random audit process: (1) Proof of immunization, as defined at Part 1.51 of this Chapter. (2) A medical exemption signed by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or certified nurse midwife licensed in the State of Colorado stating that the influenza vaccination for the employee or direct contractor is medically contraindicated as described in the product labeling approved by the FDA.
If you didn't reach the 90% vaccination rate, please be sure to complete an assessment that follows the criteria listed in Chapter 2, 11.4.1. Click here for a free assessment tool.
Contact CEU for assistance if needed.
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