AOHC Encore 2024-115 Quality Improvement Programs to Increase Vaccination Rates Among Workers

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Dr. Karen Lenick from 3M launched an initiative to boost adult immunization rates through education and quality improvement efforts. A website, acomvaxinfo.org, was created for vaccine information and guidance. 3M's Quality Improvement Project enhanced workplace vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19. Health Partners Institute's Zeke McKay discussed a vaccine promotion program with a usability score of 54.43, tackling challenges in patient record reconciliation. The pilot study involved sharing immunization records with patients to gauge vaccine willingness. Key learnings emphasized patient engagement, data integration streamlining, and efficient vaccination promotion. The video also delved into challenges like coordinating vaccine delivery for telehealth patients, data entry delays, and managing vaccine information accuracy. Strategies like simplifying questionnaires, enhancing clinician education, and setting up on-site vaccine clinics were highlighted. Incorporating electronic health records, partnerships for outreach, and AI for support were vital. The significance of convenience, trust-building, and personalized care in boosting vaccination rates was stressed. Healthcare professionals reflected on successes, challenges, and future plans to enhance vaccination rates, addressing disparities and promoting vaccine confidence in occupational health settings.

Keywords

Dr. Karen Lenick

3M

adult immunization rates

vaccine information

quality improvement

workplace vaccinations

Health Partners Institute

Zeke McKay

vaccine promotion program

immunization records