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