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Effectiveness and acceptance of a health care-based mandatory vaccination program
1From the Department of Medicine, Occupational Medicine Service (Dr Leibu) and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases (Dr Maslow), Morristown Medical Center, N.J.
Objective:
To decrease the risk of transmission of hospital-associated transmission of influenza and pertussis through mandatory vaccination of staff.
Methods:
A mandatory influenza and toxoid-diphtheria toxoid-acellular pertussis program was implemented systemwide. A structured vaccine exemption program was implemented for those requesting a medical and/or religious/moral/ethical exemption.
Results:
Systemwide influenza vaccination rates increased from 67% historically, 76.2% in the 2012 to 2013 influenza season, to 94.7% in 2013 to 2014 with an overall compliance rate of 97.8%. Toxoid-diphtheria toxoid-acellular pertussis vaccination rates systemwide reached 94.9%, with an overall compliance rate of 98%. Higher rates were experienced at individual hospital facilities compared with the corporate location.
Conclusions:
Successful vaccination campaign outcomes can be achieved through diligent enforcement of mandatory vaccination, masking, and other infection prevention procedures.
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