Masks up!

If you choose to not be vaccinated for the flu this year, as of December 1 you are required to wear a mask while in patient care areas. To learn how to properly use and wear a mask, check out this 90 second video.

If you haven’t got your shot yet, there are still many opportunities. You can get a shot through your family doctor, at a walk-in clinic, most pharmacies and VCH clinics.

Flu clinic maps

http://flushotschedule.ca/staff/

http://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu

http://flushotschedule.ca/public/index.php

 

Report it right

Please report your flu shot as soon as possible after you are immunized. If you don’t report your shot, you will be expected to wear a mask as of December 1. It takes less than one minute to complete the on-line reporting form. If you report your shot on the wrong website, your manger will approach you thinking you still haven’t received your flu shot and you may be required to wear a mask.

If you are VCH staff (including medical residents)…

Visit https://flu.vch.ca.

If you are credentialed VCH medical staff…

Doctors, dentists, midwives and nurse practitioners, fellows and other regulated health professionals (scientific & research staff, podiatrists, psychologists, denturists, etc.) can self-report through one of the following methods:

Online: https://medicalstaffhealth.vch.ca/

Email: medicalstaffhealth@vch.ca

Phone: (604) 875-4111 ext. 69597

 

  1. Tiffany

    Hi Biljana – we have an informative document about masks which I will email you.

    December 4, 2014
  2. Biljana K

    I saw the video for using the mask. I have aquestion as no instructions on the box. Whish side of the mask should face the patient? I am getting different opinions here.

    December 3, 2014