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  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Vaccinology

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  • Guidance issued in September 2017 recommended hepatitis B vaccine for newborns ≥2000g within 24 hours.
  • Prior to interventions, only 35% of eligible newborns received the vaccine within 24 hours, despite 85% receiving it before discharge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase the rate of hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours for eligible newborns to 70% by June 2018.
  • To maintain the overall vaccination rate before discharge.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team analyzed and modified vaccine administration processes.
  • Changes included streamlining order activation, consent procedures, and bundling vaccination with routine care.
  • Parent communication shifted from offering the vaccine to recommending it.

Main Results:

  • The proportion of infants vaccinated within 24 hours increased from 35.5% to 78.8%.
  • This improvement demonstrated special-cause variation on statistical process control charts.
  • The overall vaccination rate before discharge also rose from 86.5% to 92.3%.

Conclusions:

  • Specific process improvements enabled the birth center to meet the recommended 24-hour timing for hepatitis B vaccination.
  • The interventions successfully enhanced timely vaccination compliance for eligible newborns.