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Influenza immunization program in long term care facilities.

B Bannerman, K Schram

    The Canadian Journal of Infection Control : the Official Journal of the Community & Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada = Revue Canadienne De Prevention Des Infections
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    A collaborative influenza immunization program successfully vaccinated patients, residents, and staff. This approach, involving infection control, nursing, and occupational health, can be replicated in other healthcare settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare management
    • Infection prevention and control
    • Public health initiatives

    Background:

    • Healthcare facilities face challenges in implementing widespread immunization programs.
    • Effective infection control requires comprehensive strategies for staff and patient vaccination.
    • Occupational health plays a crucial role in protecting healthcare workers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop, present, and evaluate a successful influenza immunization program.
    • To demonstrate a collaborative model for healthcare immunization initiatives.
    • To provide a replicable framework for other healthcare facilities.

    Main Methods:

    • Interdepartmental collaboration between infection control, nursing, and occupational health.
    • Development and presentation of an influenza immunization program.

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  • Evaluation of the program's success across patient, resident, and staff populations.

    • Main Results:

    • The influenza immunization program was successfully implemented.
    • High levels of participation and success were achieved through collaborative efforts.
    • The program demonstrated the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach.

    Conclusions:

    • A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach is key to successful healthcare immunization programs.
    • The developed program model is applicable to various healthcare settings.
    • Enthusiastic departmental efforts and a dedicated task force significantly contribute to program success.