Abstract
Although the herpes zoster (HZ) vaccine to decrease the incidence of Shingles was licensed for use in 2008, little coverage for HZ vaccination has occurred and stands nationally at 16%. At a targeted nursing home and assisted living facility, a protocol for including HZ along with state-mandated vaccinations was devised and used in screening incoming residents. Baseline data from chart reviews (n=122) showed that despite treatments given for the infection in the preceding 12 months, no vaccinations had occurred. During a 6-month implementation period, all new residents meeting eligibility criteria were offered the HZ vaccination. In this period, four residents agreed to the vaccination. In a pre to post implementation survey, all clinical providers (n = 9) indicated they had been (1) or would (8) would recommend the HZ vaccination.
Recommended Citation
Mbola, S. (2016). Protocol to Increase Administration of Herpes Zoster Vaccine in a Long-Term Care Facility. Journal of Nursing & Interprofessional Leadership in Quality & Safety, 1 (1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthoustonjqualsafe/vol1/iss1/7
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