Pediatric influenza vaccination in the perioperative setting: A quality improvement project
Authors' conclusion
Over three consecutive influenza vaccination seasons, we safely established and met vaccination rate goals of 10, 15, and 18% to eligible patients during preoperative clinic visits within a pediatric PSH system.
Study context
- Population
- Eligible pediatric patients at in-person preoperative clinic visits in a pediatric perioperative surgical home (PSH)695 vaccines administered
- Outcome
- Rate of eligible patients receiving influenza vaccination at their PSH clinic appointment (SMART Aim targets 10%, 15% and 18% in seasons 1–3)
Methodological detailsModel for Improvement methodology, statistical process control, three influenza seasons
- Model for Improvement methodology
- Statistical process control
- Three influenza seasons
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Influenza vaccination rate · Three influenza seasons
- Vaccines administered since program inception
- 695
Safety
Same day surgical case cancellations related to influenza vaccination (balancing measure)
- Same day surgical case cancellations
- 0
Original publication
Pediatric influenza vaccination in the perioperative setting: A quality improvement project. Paediatr Anaesth. Published 13 November 2023. doi:10.
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