Ways To Organise A Flu Vaccine Event At Work

Expecting every member of your staff to go out and get the flu vaccine is unrealistic. After all, people are tremendously busy and generally don't have a whole lot of spare time outside of work. In that case, why not bring the flu shot to your employees? A workplace flu vaccination event can help you do just that.

Steps To Organising A Flu Vaccination At Work

1. Choose A Program Manager - It's a lot easier to plan, organise and run a successful workplace flu vaccination program when you have a single person who brings it all together. Appoint a member of your staff to perform this important duty, which will include promoting the program, finalising the number of people who will be participating, preparing adequate facilities and communicating with the flu vaccine company. In other words, the program manager will be the "go-to" person before, during and after the event.

2. Set A Program Date - Look over your calendar and select an appropriate date for the flu vaccination event. Make sure that it doesn't conflict with any prior engagements, and that the vast majority of your employees will be available. As soon as a date is settled on, have the program manager make the appropriate arrangements.

3. Promote The Event - Your workplace flu vaccination event is only as successful as the number of people who actually attend it. Spread the word at the office about the importance of avoiding the flu; if possible, hand out pamphlets and/or brochures on the topic, or have them available in a prominent place. Send out emails, newsletters and other notifications about the specific date and time ofthe event. Put up posters reminding people about it, as well.
4. Finalise The Number Of Participants - To ensure that the vaccination company is adequately prepared, you will need to provide them with an estimate of the number of employees who will be participating in the program. Figure the number out and inform the company as soon as possible.

5. Prepare Your Facilities - In advance, confirm with the influenza vaccination company their specific requirements in term of facilities. This should provide you with adequate time to prepare a nominated area accordingly. When the day rolls around, everything should be all ready to go.

6. Collect The Forms - In order to administer flu vaccinations, the company that comes in will need signed consent forms from all participants. Prior tothe day of the event, round up all of those forms and double check that you have one from everybody.

7. Help Out - On the day of the vaccination event, be prepared to lend a hand in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly.

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