Improving Inpatient Influenza Vaccination Rate
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To increase the influenza vaccination rate for geriatric inpatients from 15% to 75% within six months. Process redesign and education significantly enhanced vaccination rates and reduced complications.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To increase the influenza vaccination rate for geriatric inpatients from 15% to 75% within six months.
Background
Low vaccination rates among older adults increase hospitalization risks and associated costs.
Methods
Integrated vaccination prompts in geriatric workflows, staff education, and template updates.
Results
Vaccination rate improved to 73.3%. Reduced pneumonia cases and improved patient outcomes.
Conclusion
Process redesign and education significantly enhanced vaccination rates and reduced complications.
Lessons Learnt
Embedding vaccination into workflows ensures sustainability and high uptake rates.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Best Award.
Keywords
Vaccination, Influenza, Geriatric Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Nieh Chih Ming |
Project Member(s) | Calvin Loh |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr. Nieh Chih Ming - nieh.chih.ming@ktph.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_531_KTPH_Quality_Day_2022_Improving_Inpatient_Influenza_Vaccination_Rate.pdf