Network-specific Quality Assessment and Improvement Project – Increasing Influenza Immunizations
During the 2010-11 contract year, using 2008 Dialysis Facility Report data, facilities with vaccination rates less than 55% were included in an Influenza Immunization project. For the current 2011-12 contract year, the Medical Review Board is collecting baseline data on 100% of facilities, concentrating on both patient and staff immunizations.
The project goal this year is to document the current influenza vaccination rates in this region. Network 8’s longer term “stretch” goals are that 90% of patients and 100% of staff will be vaccinated. Patients and staff on census as of December 31 will be included in the data collection. Data collection begins with the availability of vaccine in each facility’s community and will end on January 31, 2012.
To assist with this project, several tools and resources are offered below. Further information and/or assistance can also be obtained by contacting Kristi Durham at the Network 8 office.
Tools and Resources
- Project Overview
- Learning Session
- Summary Sheet for Learning Session
- Immunization Week Poster
- CMS Flu Poster
- Data Collection Form – Patients
- Data Collection Form – Staff
Educational Materials
- Shots Aren’t Just for Kids
- Vaccine Information Statement – Influenza Vaccine
- Take 3 Actions to Fight the Flu
- No More Excuses
- Everyday Preventative Actions
- Take Time to Get a Flu Vaccine
- I Won’t Spread the Flu to My Patients
- Are You Ready
- Vaccine Locations
