Strategy to Increase Vaccinations Among Post PCI Patients
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
National University Health System Quality Improvement
Cluster
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Increase compliance to Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccinations to more than 60% among post-PCI patients within 6 months. Vaccination rates improved through systematic patient education and effective workflows.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
Increase compliance to Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccinations to more than 60% among post-PCI patients within 6 months. Establish vaccination safety for post-PCI patients.
Background
Uptake of vaccinations among post-PCI patients remained low (35%) despite MOH recommendations for cardiovascular patients.
Methods
Offered vaccinations during Cardiac Rehab Phase 1. Cardiac Rehab Nurses assessed, educated, and provided vaccinations.
Results
Vaccination compliance increased from 35% to over 60%. Effective patient education and systematic workflows improved uptake.
Conclusion
Vaccination rates improved through systematic patient education and effective workflows.
Lessons Learnt
Nursing education and advocacy significantly improve vaccination rates during hospitalization. Implement workflows to sustain the program.
Keywords
Vaccination, PCI Patients, Quality Improvement, Nursing, PDCA Cycle
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Epidemiology, Cardiology |
Project Lead(s) | Christina Khoo |
Project Member(s) | William Kristanto |
Connect with this contributor!
SNM Christina Khoo - Christina_khoo@nuhs.edu.sg (opens in new tab)
Project Attachment
53_JCH_QM_2019_Strategy_to_Increase_Vaccinations_Among_PCI_Patients_combine.pdf (opens in new tab)