Be a Flu Fighter Today!
Since health care workers may care for or live with people at high risk for flu-related complications, it is especially important for them to get vaccinated annually. That is why HMH continuously promotes preventing the spread of the flu by providing vaccinations for our team members. We also play a big part in protecting our communities, which is why we are proud of our overwhelmingly high compliance rate in 2019-2020. Help us keep that number up by getting your flu shot today!
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk of serious flu complications.
As we continue to fight COVID-19, we want everyone to remain as healthy as they can. Vaccinations against influenza are especially important as it can help you stay healthy and lower your risk of being mistaken for a COVID-19 patient, alleviating stress on testing and hospitals systems.
Vaccination for health care personnel has been recommended for years, and in New Jersey it is now state law that healthcare facilities implement a vaccination program to provide vaccinations for all of their employees. HMH has updated its Influenza Policy to be in compliance with these regulations.
We will now be considering medical exemptions as well as religious/strongly held belief exemptions for Active Employed Team Members and Active Non-Employed/Third Party Staff for the 2020-2021 flu season. If you are seeking an exemption, whether it be a medical or strongly held belief/religious exemption, please review the below information and submit any associated paperwork before November 2, 2020.
Get the Flu Vaccine From HMH!
Starting on October 5, Occupational Health will offer the seasonal flu vaccine to all team members, physicians, licensed independent practitioners and adult volunteers.
To become a Flu Fighter, check out the schedules in the tab above to see where and when you can get vaccinated.

Here’s what you need to know:
- Do your homework. HMH’s Influenza Policy requires team members to complete a yearly flu prevention education module, that has been assigned to you. Click here to access the MySuccess via TeamHMH.com.
- Bring your HMH-issued ID badge. You will need to get a marker that shows you received the flu shot. When you receive your vaccination, the marker will be applied to your badge and must be displayed there for the duration of flu season.
- Wear your mask and any other protective gear. Help protect our HMH team members administering flu vaccines to the network by following appropriate PPE, social distance and masking protocols.
- Smile! Our HMH team is working hard to deliver the vaccine to thousands of team members across the network under unique circumstances. Please help maintain a happy, safe and socially distanced environment when you go to receive your vaccination.
If you need to provide additional documentation to Occupational Health (for example, if you receive the flu vaccination from your physician), please send the documentation to the proper Occupational Health office via the fax numbers below:
- NORTH REGION FAX: 551-996-4622
- CENTRAL REGION/CORPORATE FAX: 732-318-3898
- SOUTH REGION FAX: 848-994-7420
If you need to submit an Influenza Vaccination Attestation Form, please click here to access the form, fill it out in its entirety and send via fax to the appropriate number above based on your location.
Become a Flu Fighter Today and Give the Flu the Old 1-2!!
HMH Influenza Policy Requirements and Exemptions
To be compliant with HMH’s Influenza Policy, members of the workforce and extended community (as described at the end of this section) must receive an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved exemption. To be compliant with this requirement, members of the workforce and extended community must do one of the following (A or B) by December 17:
Option A
Receive the influenza vaccine, which will be provided free of charge through Occupational Health to team members, employed physicians, adult volunteers and Licensed Independent Practitioners (MD, DO, NP, PA) credentialed at HMH hospitals.
If vaccinated some-place other than Occupational Health, individuals must provide Occupational Health with proof of immunization. Proof of immunization must be verifiable and include the heading of the institution, name of the team member, date of vaccination, location of injection, provider signature, manufacturer, lot number and expiration date of vaccine.
Option B
Comply with the designated procedure for obtaining an approved exemption by November 2, as described in the Influenza Policy under EXEMPTIONS. HMH is now considering medical exemptions as well as religious/strongly held belief exemptions for the 2020-2021 flu season.
- To view the medical exemption request form, please click here.
- To view the religious/strongly held belief exemption form, please click here.
The exemption forms will be reviewed and acted upon by HMH Occupational Health, who will notify team members of the decision within 10 business days of receiving the required documentation. Team members who receive an approved exemption will be required to submit an Influenza Vaccination Attestation Form to Occupational Health and follow masking protocols during flu season.
To submit an Influenza Vaccination Attestation Form, please click here to access the form, fill it out in its entirety and send via fax to the appropriate fax number above based on your location.
About the HMH Policy
Our Influenza Policy as described above applies to any facility owned, leased, managed and/or operated by HMH, and all active employed team members and active non-employed staff of HMH as defined below:
- Active Employed Team Members – includes full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary team members, working on-site or remotely. This definition includes both clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Active Non-Employed/Third-Party Staff – generally defined as individuals who have been issued an HMH permanent or temporary ID. Individuals included are those authorized to work and/or observe work within and on behalf of HMH, whether paid or unpaid, but not employed by HMH. This definition includes both clinical and non-clinical workers, physicians, licensed independent practitioners, members of the professional staff (as defined by the MEC) , temporary workers, contracted and subcontracted workers, students, researchers, adult volunteers, clergy, representatives from pharmaceutical or other organizations (that would be identified through the Vendormate or other vendor management system) and agency personnel.