F 883 Guidance to Surveyors
483.80(d) Influenza and pneumococcal immunizations
The intent of this regulation is to:
- Minimize the risk o resident acquiring, transmitting, or experiencing complications from influenza an pneumococcal disease by ensuring that each resident:
- Is informed about the benefits and risks of immunizations: and
- Has the opportunity to receive the influenza and pneumococcal vaccine(s), unless medically contraindicated, refused or was already immunized
- Ensure documentation in the resident’s medical record of the information/education provided regarding the benefits and risks of immunization and the administration or the refusal of or medical contraindications to the vaccine(s).
Please see the Flu Vaccine Toolkit and Pneumococcal Disease Toolkit for forms and resources.
