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Mass Vaccination Clinics Henderson County, NC

Mass Vaccination Clinics Henderson County, NC. Linda Weldon, RN, BSN Linda Charping, MEd, RHEd Henderson County Department of Public Health. Learning Objectives:. Understand logistical need of an off-site vaccination clinic

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Mass Vaccination Clinics Henderson County, NC

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  1. Mass Vaccination Clinics Henderson County, NC Linda Weldon, RN, BSN Linda Charping, MEd, RHEd Henderson County Department of Public Health

  2. Learning Objectives: • Understand logistical need of an off-site vaccination clinic • Describe the advantages / disadvantages of working with a contracted vaccine distributor • Identify marketing techniques used to reach adults and children

  3. Planning for a fall influenza clinic begins Late winter of calendar year

  4. FIRST DECISIONS: Target group(s) to vaccinate Anticipated response - quantity of vaccine to order

  5. Now the real work begins! When ? • Can we get vaccine in time? • CDC recommendations for vaccination for the upcoming season • Competition from commercial sites

  6. Where? • Site available on clinic date? • Large enough to handle all activities? • Adequate parking? • Restroom facilities?

  7. Equipment needed: • Refrigeration to maintain cold chain • Copiers for insurance information • Medical supplies

  8. Staffing for flu clinics: Licensed nurses Paid staff Student nurses Administrative support ● 3 admin to 1 nurse

  9. VaxCare We were in the early planning stages when VaxCare came to our attention!

  10. Advantages of using a contract supplier: • No upfront cost for vaccine • Guaranteed delivery date • Variable quantity – reorder as needed • No greater administrative burden at clinic site

  11. Advantages… • More insurance companies in network • VaxCare will do all billing! • HD will receive % for each vaccine paid by insurance

  12. Advantages…. • Vaccine supplied in prefilled syringes – preservative free • VaxCare provided medical supplies

  13. Disadvantages: • One of largest insurance carriers for our retired population was not in VaxCare’s network • Cash table was more complicated due to VaxCare’s receipt forms

  14. Disadvantages… PR value of non-network employer insurance companies HD set up special clinics for some employers

  15. Disadvantages…. Extra planning time for incorporating VaxCare procedures into our tried and true protocols! meetings meetings meetings

  16. VaxCare Marketing • Objective : increase immunization rates and attract new patients • Website: www.flustations.com • Telephone campaign • Year 1 – by zip code – no charge • Year 2+ - Database built using client information from flu consent form

  17. Telephone AutoDial Campaign

  18. VaxCare Signage

  19. Additional Marketing • Radio Ads • Government Channel – Cable TV • Flyers • Community sites • School clinics • Press Releases • Public Health Hotline • Alert Now

  20. Contact Information • Linda Weldon, RN, BSN • 828-694-6016 • lindaw@hendersoncountync.org • Linda Charping, MEd, RHEd • 828-694-6063 • charping@hendersoncountync.org

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