New Inpatient Immunization Policy
Effective July 5, BWH's inpatients (age 3 and older) are automatically assessed for the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. Either or both are administered based on standardized guidelines and recommendations. Clinicians have received more specific information on this new policy. To learn more about the Pneumococcal and Influenza Standing Order Immunization policy, visit www.bwhpikenotes.org and see the left of the homepage.
Clinical questions should be directed to Candace Hsieh, Infection Control, ext. 2-6785 or beeper 33278; and administrative questions should be directed to Robert Goldszer, MD, MBA, ext. 2-8988 or rgoldszer@partners.org