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Nurse volunteers in school-based hepatitis B immunization programs.

H Mark1, V G Conklin, M C Wolfe

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's, Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses
|March 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

School nurses can administer hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccines in school-based programs. Volunteer nurses provide cost-effective vaccination services, with long-term savings anticipated.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Adolescents are at risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
  • School-based vaccination programs are crucial for preventing HBV transmission.
  • Effective implementation requires qualified and cost-efficient healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the recruitment and training process for professional nurse volunteers administering vaccines in school-based clinics.
  • To evaluate the initial cost-effectiveness and broader benefits of a volunteer nurse program for HBV vaccination.

Main Methods:

  • Recruitment and training protocols for volunteer nurses were established.
  • Nurse volunteers administered HBV vaccines in school-based clinics during the 1998-1999 school year.

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  • Program costs and savings were analyzed, alongside qualitative benefits.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 60 nurses volunteered 300 hours in Durham, North Carolina.
    • Initial program costs for recruitment and training exceeded savings from salaried school nurse time.
    • Long-term financial savings are projected for subsequent years.

    Conclusions:

    • Volunteer nurse programs can support school-based hepatitis B virus vaccination initiatives.
    • While initial investment is higher, volunteer models offer future cost-effectiveness.
    • Additional benefits include enhanced community health awareness and inter-agency collaboration.