Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Increase In Pneumococcal Immunization In Adults Over 65 Years Of Age In A Federally Qualified Health Center, Mara J. Dominguez
Increase In Pneumococcal Immunization In Adults Over 65 Years Of Age In A Federally Qualified Health Center, Mara J. Dominguez
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Pneumococcal disease is a healthcare concern with increasing financial and societal burden for adults over the age of 65 years and their caretakers. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of pneumococcal vaccines in this population as a preventive measure helping minimize the mortality and morbidity. This project aimed at increasing the rate of pneumococcal vaccines in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The interventions implemented included the use of audit, feedback and provider educational intervention aimed at increasing the knowledge and the intent to change and improve their practice. The key results indicated an increase …