Barrier
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Suggested Solutions
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| Insufficient Staff/ Time |
- Implement SOPs to increase efficiency.
- Enable non-physician staff to assess and vaccinate.
- Seek reimbursement for vaccine administration.
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Legal Concerns About SOPs
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| Uncertainty About Patient's Vaccination Status |
- CDC accepts self-report for influenza vaccine and PPSV.
- Patient reports are correct for receiving influenza vaccine status 94-100% of the time. PPSV 80-97% of the time.
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| Workflow not Conductive to SOPs |
- Use Best Practice examples
- Use vaccination as a vital sign to trigger SOPs
- Use Practice Enhancement Training
- Include team members in suggesting improvements to workflow that allow for SOPs
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| Inadequate Training of Staff |
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| Lack of Tracking System |
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| Vaccine Storage Issues |
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