TY - JOUR
T1 - Improving the quality of immunization delivery to an at-risk population
T2 - A comprehensive approach
AU - Fu, Linda Y.
AU - Weissman, Mark
AU - McLaren, Rosie
AU - Thomas, Cherie
AU - Campbell, Jacquelyn
AU - Mbafor, Jacob
AU - Doshi, Urvi
AU - Cora-Bramble, Denice
PY - 2012/2
Y1 - 2012/2
N2 - OBJECTIVE: Immunization quality improvement (QI) interventions are rarely tested as multicomponent interventions within the context of a theoretical framework proven to improve outcomes. Our goal was to study a comprehensive QI program to increase immunization rates for underserved children that relied on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Task Force on Community Preventive Services and the framework of the Chronic Care Model. METHODS: QI activities occurred from September 2007 to May 2008 at 6 health centers serving a low-income, minority population in Washington, DC. Interventions included family reminders, education, expanding immunization access, reminders and feedback for providers, and coordination of activities with community stakeholders. We determined project effectiveness in improving the 4:3:1:3:3:1:3 vaccination series (4 diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccines, 3 poliovirus vaccines, 1 measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, 3 Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines, 3 hepatitis B vaccines, 1 varicella vaccine, and three 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines) compliance. RESULTS: We found a 16% increase in immunization rates overall and a 14% increase in on-time immunization by 24 months of age. Improvement was achieved at all 6 health centers and maintained beyond 18 months. CONCLUSION: We were able to implement a comprehensive immunization QI program that was sustainable over time.
AB - OBJECTIVE: Immunization quality improvement (QI) interventions are rarely tested as multicomponent interventions within the context of a theoretical framework proven to improve outcomes. Our goal was to study a comprehensive QI program to increase immunization rates for underserved children that relied on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Task Force on Community Preventive Services and the framework of the Chronic Care Model. METHODS: QI activities occurred from September 2007 to May 2008 at 6 health centers serving a low-income, minority population in Washington, DC. Interventions included family reminders, education, expanding immunization access, reminders and feedback for providers, and coordination of activities with community stakeholders. We determined project effectiveness in improving the 4:3:1:3:3:1:3 vaccination series (4 diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccines, 3 poliovirus vaccines, 1 measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, 3 Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines, 3 hepatitis B vaccines, 1 varicella vaccine, and three 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines) compliance. RESULTS: We found a 16% increase in immunization rates overall and a 14% increase in on-time immunization by 24 months of age. Improvement was achieved at all 6 health centers and maintained beyond 18 months. CONCLUSION: We were able to implement a comprehensive immunization QI program that was sustainable over time.
KW - Immunizations
KW - Pediatric
KW - Pediatric outpatient clinics
KW - Quality improvement
KW - Vaccines
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U2 - 10.1542/peds.2010-3610
DO - 10.1542/peds.2010-3610
M3 - Article
C2 - 22232306
AN - SCOPUS:84856540074
SN - 0031-4005
VL - 129
SP - e496-e503
JO - Pediatrics
JF - Pediatrics
IS - 2
ER -