Veille documentaire MTPH

Auteur     Ruth M. Carrico
Auteur     Nikka Sorrells
Auteur     Kelly Westhusing
Auteur     Timothy Wiemken
Volume     42
Numéro     1
Pages     66-68
Publication     American Journal of Infection Control
Date     janvier 2014
Résumé     Recent studies have identified concerns with various elements of health care personnel immunization programs, including the handling and management of the vaccine. The purpose of this study was to assess monitoring processes that support evaluation of the care of vaccines in health care settings. An 11-question survey instrument was developed for use in scripted telephone surveys. State health departments in all 50 states in the United States and the District of Columbia were the target audience for the surveys. Data from a total of 47 states were obtained and analyzed. No states reported an existing monitoring process for evaluation of health care personnel immunization programs in their states. Our assessment indicates that vaccine evaluation processes for health care facilities are rare to nonexistent in the United States. Identifying existing practice gaps and resultant opportunities for improvements may be an important safety initiative that protects patients and health care personnel.