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Influenza Vaccination

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OBJECTIVE:   To increase the percentage of patients and staff who receive influenza vaccination.
ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DIAMOND STATUS:
  • Complete and in-service training module (PowerPoint Presentation) on influenza vaccination.
  • Encourage staff and patient interest by creating and displaying a large poster showing a syringe that tracks percent of patients and staff who have received vaccination.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
  • Discuss and implement standing orders for administering influenza vaccine
  • Display posters in waiting room, staff lounge and patient treatment area
  • Conduct one-on-one patient education about the importance of flu vaccination during scheduled treatment times
  • If you administer vaccine, use standing orders for administering vaccine and obtaining patient consent forms
  • Give your patients the "Do I Need Vaccines Today?" quiz
  • Provide Vaccine Administration Record to patients
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RESOURCES:
MEASURE(S):
  • 100% of staff in-serviced on influenza vaccination.
  • 75% of patients receive vaccination.
  • 85% of facility staff receive vaccination.

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After you have completed the module, and have documented the required measures, please complete the Project Reporting Form and submit it to Danielle Daley at ddaley@nw1.esrd.net or by fax at 203.389.9902.

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