The current national average of health care workers who get the flu vaccine is only 42%. Healthcare workers have been frequently implicated as the source of flu infections in hospitals. In the name of patient safety, JCR is issuing a challenge to all hospitals to do a better job of vaccinating doctors, nurses and ancillary workewrs against the flu. Hospitals that achieve a vaccination rate of 43% or more will be recognized for their dedication to keeping employees healthy and protecting patients.

The Challenge begins September 1, 2008 and continues through the flu season to May 2009.

Take a few minutes to register - just click on: www.FluVaccinationChallenge.com.