Reporting Extension for Healthcare Worker Influenza Immunization

To: Facility Administrators From: HFEMSD Current health facility rules require the reporting of influenza vaccination rates per 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2, 11.2.3 “Facilities and agencies shall ensure that ninety percent (90%) of employees and direct contractors have received the influenza vaccine during a given influenza season. In order to demonstrate that the ninety percent (90%) rate has been met, facilities and agencies shall: (A) By May 15th of every year, report to the Department, in the form and manner specified by the Department, the vaccination rate for employees and direct contracts for the most recent influenza season.” Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency in Colorado due to COVID-19 on March 11, 2020. Since that time, many employees of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, including most members of the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division staff, have been working on the state’s response in some capacity. Facilities and agencies are still encouraged to file timely reports. However, because of the COVID-19 emergency response, the Department will not be checking compliance with the receipt of these reports until August 1, 2020. Since the rule cited above allows for the Department to receive reports "in the form and manner specified by the Department," facilities and agencies will not be sanctioned as long as reports are received by August 1.     To report healthcare worker influenza vaccination by August 1, please go to: www.cohfportal-egov.com. If you have any questions, please email erica.bloom@state.co.us.