JOEM: Best Practices for Implementation of an Employee (August 2023)-JOEM: Best Practices for Implementation of an Employee (August 2023)

JOEM: Best Practices for Implementation of an Employee (August 2023)

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Two large-scale academic medical centers, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and Johns Hopkins Health Systems, successfully implemented employee COVID-19 vaccine clinics and administered over 60,000 vaccine doses within the first 3 months. The clinics followed best practices to ensure efficient and safe administration, including strong leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and frequent communication. The clinics utilized innovative strategies such as electronic consent, IT solutions for scheduling and data sharing, and active surveillance for adverse events. Both clinics achieved high vaccination rates among employees, with 70% fully vaccinated within 4 months and over 95% by the vaccine mandate deadline. The estimated cost of delivering one dose was $29.95, compared to $35-$39 per dose when delivered by an on-site retail pharmacy. <br /><br />The success of these clinics demonstrates the feasibility of large-scale vaccination efforts in the workplace, which can contribute to disease prevention and public health. The lessons learned from these clinics can be applied to future outbreaks and pandemics to improve preparedness and response. The study highlights the importance of effective planning, standardized processes, and the use of technology to streamline vaccine administration and ensure equitable access. The findings provide a blueprint for implementing scalable vaccine clinics and can be added to health system emergency management plans. Overall, the implementation of employee COVID-19 vaccine clinics serves as a model for future pandemic preparedness and demonstrates the significant impact that workplace vaccination can have on public health.

Keywords

academic medical centers

employee COVID-19 vaccine clinics

vaccine administration

leadership

multidisciplinary collaboration

communication

electronic consent

IT solutions

active surveillance

vaccination rates