Health Care Provider (HCP) Influenza Immunization

Annual influenza vaccination can provide these advantages and is the standard of care recommended by the CDC, Joint Commission, Montana Department of Public Health and other professional organizations. Healthy People 2020 set a target rate of 90% for HCP. 2017-2018 CDC data for hospital-based HCP was 91.9% but only 78.4% overall.

Data Submission & Deadlines

Health Care Provider Influenza Immunization (HCP)(formerly OP-27) is reported to the National Health Safety Network (NHSN) on an annual basis, due May 15 of each year.

The data collection is period is the flu season of October – March.

HCP Safety Monthly Reporting Plan Form [Jan 2017]: Must be completed in NHSN prior to entering data. Instructions here.
HCP Summary Form: This form can be used to track HCP immunizations. The format mirrors the online data submission in NHSN. Instructions here.
HCP Seasonal Survey on Influenza Immunization Program: Complete this yearly with instructions here. MT Flex will monitor changes to identify any best practices that improve the rate of HCP immunizations.