DYK? HCA Healthcare was the first national health system to mandate flu vaccines which directly reduced patients who develop flu-like symptoms by more than 40 percent.
Seasonal influenza is dangerous for everyone. HCA Healthcare sees thousands of patients every year who have been hit with the flu, and it can be fatal for children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. It's also highly contagious, and so it can easily spread to anyone who comes in contact with the person who's ill.
Because the flu is so dangerous, HCA Healthcare provides free flu shots to all colleagues. And it's also why HCA Healthcare requires all colleagues who interact with patients in any way to have a flu shot, or to wear a mask in any area where they might encounter a patient.
If any employee has questions about the flu vaccine policy and its requirements, they can speak to a supervisor, or email flu@hcahealthcare.com.
The flu can be devastating to HCA Healthcare's patients. Thanks to all colleagues for working to not only keep HCA Healthcare hospitals in compliance with regulatory standards, but also for keeping patients and their families safe.
HCA Healthcare requires all colleagues who interact with patients in any way to have a flu shot, or to wear a mask in any area where they might encounter a patient. Those include:
- patient rooms
- procedure rooms
- waiting rooms
- hallways
- any other common areas