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Pharmacy immunization partnerships: a rural model.

S A Rosenbluth1, S S Madhavan, R D Borker

  • 1Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26505, USA. srosenbluth@hsc.wvu.edu

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|February 24, 2001
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A pharmacy and county health department partnership effectively provided immunizations in rural West Virginia. This adaptable model improved access to vaccines for infants and adults, demonstrating strong community acceptance and provider support.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Rural areas often face challenges in accessing essential health services, including immunizations.
  • Community pharmacies are increasingly recognized as vital points for healthcare delivery.
  • Partnerships between pharmacies and public health departments can enhance service reach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a collaborative model between pharmacies and county health departments (CHDs) for delivering immunizations in rural settings.
  • To develop standardized procedures for this partnership.
  • To share lessons learned for broader implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Independent community pharmacies in five rural West Virginia counties participated.
  • Pharmacists partnered with CHD nurses to offer year-round childhood and adult immunizations.

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  • Nurses provided well-baby exams under standing orders; extensive community outreach was employed.

    • Main Results:

    • The pharmacy-CHD partnership model demonstrated high participation and community acceptance.
    • All participating sites, except one with low infant volume, continued throughout the project.
    • The West Virginia Immunization Program (WVIP) provided consistent support without issues from local providers.

    Conclusions:

    • The described partnership model is adaptable to various settings, including urban areas and different pharmacy types.
    • It is suitable for states where pharmacists cannot administer vaccines or for those preferring not to.
    • The model facilitates CHDs in reaching underserved populations through 'satellite' pharmacy locations.