Factors That Influenced Rates of Influenza Vaccination Among Employees of Wisconsin Acute Care Hospitals and Nursing Homes During the 2005-2006 Influenza Season

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1398-1400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwen Borlaug ◽  
Alexandra Newman ◽  
John Pfister ◽  
Jeffrey P. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Influenza Season ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Vaccination Rates

Hospitals and nursing homes were surveyed in 2006 to obtain information on employee influenza vaccination programs and baseline rates of influenza vaccination among employees. Results were used to make recommendations for improving employees' 2007 influenza vaccination rates. Facilities should continue to provide convenient and free vaccination programs, offer education to promote vaccination, and use signed declination forms.

scholarly journals Assessement of the influenza burden in nursing homes during two influenza seasons

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Qalla-Widmer ◽  
C Petignat
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Virus ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Influenza Season ◽  
Influenza Virus Infection ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Influenza Like Illness ◽  
Vaccination Rates

Abstract Influenza is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly. They are at high risk of complications after influenza virus infection. Data on the epidemiology of influenza within nursing homes (NH) are limited. The purpose of this prospective study was to better describe the burden of influenza among residents of NH of canton of Vaud, Switzerland, with influenza-like illness during 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 influenza seasons. First, we determined the proportion of influenza-like illness due to influenza in NH residents. We specifically assessed the impact of a positive influenza PCR on clinical features, morbidity and mortality, 30 and 90 days after diagnosis, as compared to a negative influenza PCR. Moreover, influenza vaccination rates of the residents and the healthcare workers within each nursing home were assessed at the end of each influenza season. A PCR test was performed on 509 residents from 61 NH. 227 influenza virus infections were diagnosed; 181 influenza A and 46 influenza B. Compared to residents without influenza virus infection (IVI), residents with IVI were more often feverish with a high fever (69.1% and 88.5% respectively, p < 0.0001) are significantly more frequently hospitalized within 30 days after diagnosis (17.6% vs 7.1%, p = 0.0003). Any cause mortality at 30 days was similar in both groups (12.8% vs 10.6%, p = 0.48). Only 18.1% of IVI residents were treated with an antiviral and 60.4% of them received antibiotics. Influenza vaccination rates of the healthcare workers and residents were respectively 50% and 82%. During influenza season, the feverish residents should be suspected to have influenza virus infection. Residents should be diagnosed (PCR) and treated with an antiviral where appropriate to limit the risk of hospitalization. Healthcare workers should be encouraged to be vaccinated against influenza in order to acquire a better herd immunity within the NH which will limit the spread of influenza. Key messages Influenza virus in nursing homes is not treated enough. Influenza virus infection in nursing homes causes a high number of hospitalizations.

Using Epidemiology to Target Staff Influenza Vaccination Programs

2001 ◽  
Vol 22 (08) ◽  
pp. 525-526
Author(s):  
Margaret L. Russell ◽  
Cheryl A. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Rural Hospitals ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Vaccination Rates

Abstract We examined staff influenza vaccination rates in rural hospitals that had both acute- and long-term-care (LTC) units. After controlling for hospital, acute-care staff were less likely to be vaccinated than LTC staff. There was no consistent association between type of worker and vaccination after controlling for both hospital and type of care.

scholarly journals Influenza vaccine uptake among adults living with young children

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nirma Khatri Vadlamudi ◽  
Fawziah Marra
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Vaccination Uptake

Background: Many studies report vaccine uptake among young adults aged 18 to 49 years is low. In Canada, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends influenza vaccination for adults in contact with young children, however vaccination rates for this specific population are missing. An estimate is required to identify appropriate public health interventions. The objective of this study was to describe recent trends in influenza vaccination uptake among Canadian adults aged 18 to 49 years old living with or without young children.Methods: The Canadian Community Health Survey (2013-2014) dataset, available for public use was used after grouping individuals by influenza vaccination uptake within the past year in adults aged 18 to 49 years.  The relationship between living in a household with young children and influenza vaccination uptake was examined using a multivariable logistic regression model.Results: Among Canadian adults aged 18 to 49 years, the influenza vaccination uptake was 24.1% in adult household contacts with young children compared to 18.2% in those without young children (p<.0001). After adjusting for socio-demographic characteristics and self-perceived health, we determined that vaccine uptake was associated with living in a household with young children (adjusted OR: 1.30 [95%CI: 1.17-1.44]). While socio-demographic characteristics and self-perceived health greatly influenced influenza vaccination uptake, we also found marital status was a strong influencer of influenza vaccine uptake (adjusted OR:  1.31 [95%CI: 1.16-1.48]). Conclusion: Overall, influenza vaccination uptake among caregiving adults is low. Increased vaccine uptake was associated with living in a household with one or more young children. Targeted education and vaccination programs are required to improve uptake of the influenza vaccine in this age group.

Bereaved family members' perceptions of end-of-life cancer care in nursing homes, hospices with home care, and acute care hospitals

2004 ◽  
Vol 22 (14_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8052-8052
Author(s):  
D. Brandoff ◽  
T. Wetle ◽  
M. Bourbonnaire ◽  
V. Mor ◽  
F. Schiffman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Home Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
Bereaved Family

Use of Restraints in Chronic Care Hospitals and Nursing Homes

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Roberge ◽  
René Beauséjour
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Chronic Care ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Utilization Rate

AbstractA survey conducted amongst 2,3 72 patients of Quebec chronic care hospitals and nursing homes confirms a high rate of restraints usage. There are differences between those centres in their utilization rate and models employed. It seems that acute care hospitals are also using frequently those coercive methods for their patients aged 65 years and older. Restraints are currently used without any written prescription in the patient's chart.

Prevalence and Trend in the Use of Hospital-Based Standing Orders Programs for Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 899-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Ram Pentakota ◽  
William Halperin
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
State Government ◽  
Pneumococcal Vaccination ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
Health Department ◽  
The State ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Hospital Characteristics

Background.In 2002, federal regulations authorized the use of standing orders programs (SOPs) for promoting influenza and pneumococcal vaccination. In 2003, the New Jersey Hospital Association conducted a demonstration project illustrating the efficacy of SOPs, and the state health department informed healthcare facilities of their benefits. We describe the prevalence of reported use of SOPs in New Jersey hospitals in 2003 and 2005 and identify hospital characteristics associated with the use of SOPs.Methods.A survey was mailed to the directors of infection control at 117 New Jersey hospitals during the period from January to May 2005 (response rate, 90.6%). Data on hospital characteristics were obtained from hospital directories and online resources.Results.The prevalence of use of SOPs for influenza vaccination was 50% (95% confidence interval [CI], 40.1%-59.9%) in 2003, and it increased to 78.3% (95% CI, 69.2%-85.7%) in 2005. The prevalence of SOP use for pneumococcal vaccination was similar. In 2005, the reported rate of use of SOPs for inpatients (influenza vaccination, 76.4%; pneumococcal vaccination, 75.5%) was significantly higher than that for outpatients (influenza vaccination, 9.4%; pneumococcal vaccination, 8.5%). Prevalence ratios for SOP use comparing acute care and non-acute care hospitals were 1.71 (95% CI, 1.2-2.5) for influenza vaccination SOPs and 1.8 for (95% CI, 1.2-2.7) pneumococcal vaccination SOPs. Acute care hospitals with a ratio of admissions to total beds greater than 36.7 reported greater use of SOPs for pneumococcal vaccination, compared with those that had a ratio of less than 36.7.Conclusion.The increase in the prevalence of reported use of SOPs among New Jersey hospitals in 2005, compared with 2003, was contemporaneous with SOP-related actions taken by the federal government, the state government, and the New Jersey Hospital Association. Opportunities persist for increased use of SOPs among non-acute care hospitals and for outpatients.

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