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Montgomery County Memorial Hospital – Red Oak Success Story

The rate for our hospital was the best it has ever been. Here are some of the things that worked for us:
  • We offered the vaccine 24 hours per day in our E.D. for anyone who couldn’t come to one of the clinics.
  • We ran clinics several hours a day in the conference room by our cafeteria and offered the influenza vaccination to employees and volunteers for a 2-3 week period.
  • We offered fun size candy bars to all individuals who got their vaccine.
  • Each vaccinated person received a sticker that said, "I got my flu shot today."
  • Names of those who got their vaccines were put in a drawing for $25 gas cards, Chamber of Commerce bucks, or a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant.
  • Multiple reminders were put in the employee newsletter.
  • We sent e-mails to all employees about the importance of flu vaccines with facts about why getting the vaccine is important.
  • A visual was provided so employees could see our progress. A bulletin board with a big syringe drawn on it tracked employee immunization rates each day. The syringe was colored as we reached our goal.
  • We conducted an e-mail survey asking those who do not usually get the vaccine why they did not get it. We targeted education efforts in those areas.
  • One-on-one counseling and education was offered to those who did not get the vaccine.
Submitted by: Holly Crowell, RN, CPHQ

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