| As the flu vaccine becomes more and more popular, | | | | vaccination event is only as successful as the number |
| workplace vaccination drives are as well. Such events | | | | of people who actually attend it. Spread the word at |
| are in the best interest of the employer, as well as the | | | | the office about the importance of avoiding the flu; if |
| employees, and can help keep flu outbreaks and sick | | | | possible, hand out pamphlets and/or brochures on the |
| days to a minimum. If you've been thinking about | | | | topic, or have them available in a prominent place. |
| holding an event for your staff to receive flu | | | | Send out emails, newsletters and other notifications |
| vaccinations, there are a handful of very simple steps | | | | about the specific date and time of the event. Put up |
| that you should keep in mind; they are outlined below | | | | posters reminding people about it, as well. |
| for your convenience. | | | | 4. Finalise The Number Of Participants - To ensure |
| Steps To Organising A Flu Vaccination At Work | | | | that the vaccination company is adequately prepared, |
| 1. Choose A Program Manager - It's a lot easier to | | | | you will need to provide them with an estimate of the |
| plan, organise and run a successful workplace flu | | | | number of employees who will be participating in the |
| vaccination program when you have a single person | | | | program. Figure the number out and inform the |
| who brings it all together. Appoint a member of your | | | | company as soon as possible. |
| staff to perform this important duty, which will include | | | | 5. Prepare Your Facilities - Check with the flu |
| promoting the program, finalising the number of people | | | | vaccination company about their requirements in terms |
| who will be participating, preparing adequate facilities | | | | of facilities, then prepare the appropriate area well in |
| and communicating with the flu vaccine company. In | | | | advance. When the day rolls around, everything should |
| other words, the program manager will be the "go-to" | | | | be all ready to go. |
| person before, during and after the event. | | | | 6. Collect The Forms - Before any vaccinations can |
| 2. Set A Program Date - Look over your calendar and | | | | take place, you will need to provide the vaccination |
| select an appropriate date for the flu vaccination | | | | company with signed consent forms from all of the |
| event. Make sure that it doesn't conflict with any prior | | | | participants. Prior to the day of the event, round up all |
| engagements, and that the vast majority of your | | | | of those forms and double check that you have one |
| employees will be available. As soon as a date is | | | | from everybody. |
| settled on, have the program manager make the | | | | 7. Help Out - On the day of the vaccination event, be |
| appropriate arrangements. | | | | prepared to lend a hand in order to ensure that |
| 3. Promote The Event - Your workplace flu | | | | everything goes smoothly. |