| Subject: | Influenza Vaccination Programs for Healthcare Personnel |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Fri, 19 Sep 2008 - 06:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (TJC) standard IC.4.15 requires accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and long term care organizations to offer the influenza vaccination annually, on site, to staff and licensed independent practitioners.As the influenza season begins, hospitals should consider the following best practices:On an annual basis, offer influenza vaccine to healthcare personnel (both paid and unpaid individuals working in the facility).Provide the vaccine on-site and at no cost to... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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