Many employers offer Immunization Clinics to employees. These clinics make it easy for employees to receive immunizations that reduce the possibility of contracting a contagious disease.

Many employers offer Immunization Clinics to employees. These clinics make it easy for employees to receive immunizations that reduce the possibility of contracting a contagious disease. Influenza is a good example. Flu is transmitted easily from person to person. A simple immunization can greatly reduce the risk of contracting the disease.

Focus Workplace provides a nurse at the place of employment. Employees take their turn seeing the nurse and receiving their shot.

Benefits

• Easy access to immunization
• No need to schedule a doctor visit
• Typically done during work hours
• Reduce risk of contracting disease

Making the Case for Workplace Flu Shot Clinics

• By implementing and supporting a workplace flu shot program, employers can reduce the incidence of flu-related absenteeism. In general, flu-related absenteeism can range from one to five days per ill employee.
• Holding an on-site clinic means that employees do not need to take time off to visit their doctor or an outside clinic for immunization. In fact, research shows that up to 45% of employees surveyed would be more likely to obtain a flu shot if it were available at a flu shot clinic in their workplace.
• Employees may not take the time to make an appointment to visit their family physician on their own time. Therefore, a convenient and accessible workplace program will enable more employees to be immunized.

Logistics

• Clinics scheduled to accommodate all employees (different shifts)
• Program is promoted by management with assistance from Focus Workplace
• Onsite clinics require an enclosed, quiet room
• Privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Data is maintained by Focus Workplace in a secure fashion