General Information
- Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2023–24 Influenza Season
- Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations
HOO Information
Influenza and COVID-19 are highly communicable diseases, which can lead to potentially serious health complications, including severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Patients in healthcare facilities—most especially young children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and persons with chronic health conditions who are immunocompromised—are particularly vulnerable to influenza and COVID-19 infection and its complications. The protective measures required by this Order are important actions that HCP can take to protect fellow personnel, patients, and communities from influenza and COVID-19.
This Order requires every Licensed Healthcare Facility and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider agency within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LAC DPH) to require healthcare personnel (HCP) receive both an annual influenza immunization and the most recently updated COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in the United States by the FDA for the current respiratory virus season (November 1 - April 30) or wear a respiratory mask for the duration of the season while in contact with patients or working in patient-care areas. HCP in these facilities who decline the influenza and/or COVID-19 vaccine must also provide their employer, on a form provided by their employer, a written declaration that they have declined the vaccination(s).
The Order remains in effect during each respiratory virus season, unless rescinded. Additionally, given the risk posed by influenza and COVID-19, Public Health strongly encourages other unlicensed healthcare and direct care entities to voluntarily adopt the same measures for their employees to protect their personnel and patients during the respiratory virus season.
Educational Materials and Toolkits
Materials
- LAC DPH: Increasing Uptake of the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 Formulation): Why and How?
- California Department of Public Health, EZIZ - Downloadable educational materials
Toolkits
- LAC DPH - Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) toolkit (provides content to assist with complying with the HOO)
Influenza Vaccination For Healthcare Personnel Honor Roll
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recognizes and thanks the following Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities who achieved 90% influenza vaccination coverage or higher for their healthcare personnel during the 2023-2024 influenza season. Their efforts and dedication to promoting vaccination protects patients, staff, and residents of Los Angeles County.
| Top Performing Hospitals 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello | Glendale Adventist Medical Center | Southern California Hospital of Hollywood |
| Adventist Health White Memorial | Keck Hospital of USC | Torrance Memorial Medical Center |
| California Rehabilitation Institute | L.A. Downtown Medical Center | USC Arcadia Hospital |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Marina Del Rey Hospital | USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital | Whittier Hospital Medical Center |
| City of Hope National Medical Center | Southern California Hospital of Culver City | |
| Top Performing SNFs 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Studio City Rehabilitation Center |
| Alvarado Care Center | La Paz Geropsychiatric Center | The Hills Healthcare Center |
| Burlington Convalescent Hospital | Lakeview Terrace | Torrance Care Center West |
| Canyon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital | Torrance Memorial Medical Center D/P SNF |
| Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center | Mid-Wilshire Health Care Center | Victoria Care Center |
| Grand Valley Health Care Center | Miracle Mile Healthcare Center | Villa Elena Healthcare Center |
| Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital | Oakpark Healthcare Center | West Covina Healthcare Center |
| Harbor Post Acute Care Center | Pico Rivera Healthcare Center | West Valley Post Acute |
| Heritage Rehabilitation Center | Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital | White Memorial Medical Center D/P SNF |
| Huntington Healthcare Center | San Gabriel Convalescent Center | York Healthcare & Wellness Centre |
Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. However, no computerized translation is perfect and is not intended to replace traditional translation methods. If questions arise concerning the accuracy of the information, please refer to the English edition of the website, which is the official version.
