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Skiff Medical Center – Newton Success Story
We have implemented numerous programs over the past several years including Influenza Immunization clinics at various times throughout the day and weeks and roaming Influenza Immunization carts. We worked with Infection Control and handed out token gifts to all participants and gave hand sanitizers only to employees who did not take the influenza vaccine. All of these efforts included education through flyers, posters, and articles in our hospital newsletter.
Our highest success rates were in the past 2 years. Skiff Medical Center had an influenza immunization rate of 81% of all healthcare workers for the 2006 season. All employees were required to sign a consent form for the vaccine as usual but we added the requirement to sign a declination form if not receiving the vaccine. The most beneficial change included in this process was our practice to allow employees to give the vaccine to each other in their own departments/on their shift. This was very well received and we were given very positive feedback with a result of increased immunization rate. Each department was given a sign-up sheet to determine how many vaccines and supplies to send out.
We assisted non- nursing departments in identifying a potential nurse in their area who was willing to administer the vaccine and then worked with that nurse on the process. If there was not a nurse available in their vicinity, we offered options of coming to a department meeting. Other options included reserving a time for their department to get their vaccines in the Occ Health Clinic. Peer pressure is a benefit. One department even held a potluck in their department during their shot week.
This year we hosted a tailgate party theme. Our posters and communication revolved around this theme also. We designed a big scoreboard in the hallway with the teams "Skiff Medical Center vs the Flu." We updated the score periodically with the number of employees that were receiving the flu vaccine. If an employee received a flu shot, they were given a coupon to be redeemed at the tailgate party held at the end of the campaign. We worked with Nutrition Services and had a chili bar in the cafeteria with all the fixings. Their coupon was redeemed for a bowl of chili and also entered into a drawing. The OHS staff carried the theme out with decorations and set up a table with munchies and served the employees. The snacks were shared with all shifts and coupons could be redeemed later if they could not attend that day. Captions along with facts about the flu were used on posters. The posters included phrases such as: "Does our team have what it takes to beat the flu?", "The best offense is a good defense – get your flu shot!", "Join the Skiff Team in the fight against the flu!" We also had pennants that said, "GO SKIFF! BEAT THE FLU!" We turned it into a party and celebration.
Christie Milligan, R.N., B.S.N.
Director,Occupational Health & Infection Control Women's Health Services Coordinator
cmilligan@skiffmed.com
Phone:641-791-4880
Fax: 641-787-3093
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