Rapid Influenza Vaccination Clinic for All Hospital Employees in the Setting of a Simulated Pandemic: Lessons Learned

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. E39-E40
Author(s):  
S. Dillman ◽  
S. Schweon ◽  
J. Lechner
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Hospital Employees

scholarly journals Increasing Influenza Vaccination Rates among Hospital Employees without a Mandatory Policy

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 1288-1289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohit M. Modak ◽  
Sarah M. Parris ◽  
Jeffrey P. Dilisi ◽  
Ajay Premkumar
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Mandatory Policy

scholarly journals Influenza Vaccination: Incidence of Symptoms and Resulting Absenteeism in Hospital Employees

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (11) ◽  
pp. 477-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Gabel Speroni ◽  
Elaine Dawson ◽  
Martin Atherton ◽  
Joy Corriher
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Hospital Workers ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Post Vaccination ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Runny Nose ◽  
Related Absenteeism ◽  
Stuffy Nose

A convenience sample of hospital workers, those receiving influenza vaccine and those not receiving vaccine, were asked to complete questionnaires delineating the occurrence of symptoms (e.g., fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, stuffy nose, muscle aches) and absenteeism in the 7-day period post-vaccination if vaccinated. Those unvaccinated completed the questionnaire in a self-selected 7 consecutive day period during the study conducted from November 2004 to February 2005. Those receiving either Fluzone® or FluMist™ reported significantly fewer symptoms and related absenteeism than the unvaccinated group (p < .05). Administration of influenza vaccine did not result in higher rates of post-vaccination symptoms as compared to an unvaccinated group. Further, vaccinated employees did not experience higher absenteeism rates as a result of receiving either influenza vaccine. However, for those reporting absenteeism as a result of symptoms, mean absenteeism days were highest in the FluMist group (4.5 days) compared to the unvaccinated group (2.1 days) and the Fluzone group (1.9 days).

scholarly journals Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: a review on campaign strategies and their effect

Infection ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofie Schumacher ◽  
Jon Salmanton-García ◽  
Oliver A. Cornely ◽  
Sibylle C. Mellinghoff
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Relative Increase ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Campaign Strategies ◽  
Mandatory Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns ◽  
Key Interventions

Abstract Purpose Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers is a challenge. Especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination coverage should be attained. This review analyzed strategies to increase influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers. Methods A literature search using PubMed was conducted and 32 publications on influenza vaccination campaigns for healthcare workers were reviewed for key interventions and resulting vaccination coverage. Results Among key interventions analyzed, mandatory vaccination policies or multifaceted campaigns including a vaccinate-or-wear-a-mask policy as well as mandatory declination reached vaccination coverage in healthcare workers of over 90%. Although campaigns solely based on education and promotion or on-site-vaccination did not regularly exceed an absolute vaccination coverage of 40%, a substantial relative increase in vaccination coverage was reached by implementation of these strategies. Conclusion Mandatory vaccination policies are effective measures to achieve high overall vaccination coverage. In clinics where policies are infeasible, multifaceted campaigns comprising on-site vaccination, vaccination stands and educational and promotional campaigns as well as incentives should be implemented. Lessons learned from influenza campaigns could be implemented in future SARS-CoV-2 vaccination campaigns.

scholarly journals Perceived risks of adverse effects and influenza vaccination: a survey of hospital employees

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 495-499 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. P. Ehrenstein ◽  
F. Hanses ◽  
S. Blaas ◽  
F. Mandraka ◽  
F. Audebert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Hospital Employees

scholarly journals Engaging Communities to Reach Immigrant and Minority Populations: The Minnesota Immunization Networking Initiative (MINI), 2006-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Peterson ◽  
Paula McNabb ◽  
Sai Ramya Maddali ◽  
Jennifer Heath ◽  
Scott Santibañez
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Linguistic Diversity ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Public Health Agencies ◽  
Racial Ethnic

In Minneapolis–St Paul, Minnesota, factors such as cultural and linguistic diversity make it difficult for public health agencies to reach immigrant and racial/ethnic minority populations with health initiatives. Founded in 2006, the Minnesota Immunization Networking Initiative (MINI) is a community project that has provided more than 80 000 free influenza vaccinations to vulnerable populations, including immigrants and racial/ethnic minority groups. MINI administered 5910 vaccinations through 99 community-based vaccination clinics during the 2017-2018 influenza season and surveyed the clients in their own language about influenza vaccination knowledge and practices. Among those surveyed, 2545 (43.1%) were uninsured and 408 (6.9%) received a first-time influenza vaccination at the MINI clinic. A total of 2893 (49.0%) respondents heard about the clinic through their faith community. Lessons learned included the importance of building relationships with community leaders and involving them as full partners, holding clinics in community-based settings to bring vaccinations to clients, and reporting outcomes to partners.

scholarly journals A Statewide System for Improving Influenza Vaccination Rates in Hospital Employees

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 474-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip M. Polgreen ◽  
Linnea A. Polgreen ◽  
Thomas Evans ◽  
Charles Helms
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Quality ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Immunization Rates ◽  
Voluntary Approach ◽  
Individual Hospital

Objective.To describe and report the progress of a provider-initiated approach to increase influenza immunization rates for healthcare workers.Design.Observational study.Setting.The State of Iowa.Subjects.Acute care hospitals in Iowa.Methods.Hospitals reported rates of employee influenza vaccination to a provider-based collaborative during 2 influenza seasons (2006-2007 and 2007-2008). Hospital characteristics related to higher vaccination rates were examined.Results.One hundred (87.0%) of 115 Iowa hospitals and/or health systems participated in season 1; individual hospital vaccination rates ranged from 43.5% to 99.2% (mean, 72.4%; median, 73.1%). In season 2, 115 (100%) of 115 Iowa hospitals and/or health systems participated. Individual hospital vaccination rates ranged from 53.6% to 100% (mean, 79.5%; median, 82.0%). In both seasons, urban and large hospitals had vaccination rates that were 6.3% to 7.6% lower than those of hospitals in other locations. Hospitals that used declination statements had influenza vaccination rates 12.6% higher than hospitals that did not use declination statements in season 2.Conclusion.The initial vaccination rates were high for healthcare workers in Iowa, especially in smaller rural hospitals, and rates increased during season 2. The successful voluntary approach for reporting influenza vaccination rates that we describe provides an efficient platform for collecting and disseminating other statewide measures of healthcare quality.

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