Ways to Improve Vaccination Rates for Hospitalized Patients

Is the patient being transferred?

Is the patient being discharged quickly or unexpectedly?

Is the patient being discharged outside of usual hours or when the staff is extremely busy?

Are medical records and communication with physician’s office good?

Is documentation of vaccination status in the medical record clear and consistent?

Is there monitoring and feedback on performance of the vaccination program?

Was there ready access to vaccines on the ward?

Were appropriate vaccines ordered?

Were all ordered vaccinations administered?

Did the patient decline the vaccination?

Did the patient clearly meet criteria for vaccination?