Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana.

The newly-launched “COVID Stops Here” campaign will recognize employers that are leading the fight against COVID-19 and playing a role in improving the state’s vaccination numbers. Companies with at least a 70% vaccination rate can receive the designation.

The campaign has assigned four levels of vaccination status: platinum at 100% vaccinated, gold at 90%, silver at 80% and bronze at 70%.

Eligible employers can receive this recognition by filling out a short online application at www.indianachamber.com/stopcovid.

Workplaces that meet the requirements will receive a media kit to help promote their vaccination status.

COVID Stops Here is also meant to encourage more organizations to join their ranks and take a proactive role. Specifically, a key part of the campaign is reaching out to those businesses whose workforce vaccination rate has not yet reached 70% and offering guidance and information to spur increased numbers.

In general, employers can ask employees about their vaccine status or require proof of vaccination. That is not a HIPAA violation because HIPAA rules do not apply to employers or employment records.

Businesses can learn more about the COVID Stops Here campaign and apply at www.indianachamber.com/stopcovid.

The Indiana Chamber’s Coronavirus Recovery Resources are available at www.indianachamber.com/covid.