Evaluation of a geriatric inpatient influenza immunization program

Am J Infect Control. 2011 May;39(4):342-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.12.006.

Abstract

This study evaluated a hospital influenza immunization program for inpatients aged ≥65 years during the 2008-2009 influenza season. Of the 520 inpatients in this age group, 45.0% had documented eligibility screening and 23.1% received vaccination in the hospital. Staff and physicians participating in interviews felt that standardizing processes and improving documentation could help enhance the existing program.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control*
  • Health Services Research*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs*
  • Influenza Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Influenza Vaccines / immunology*
  • Influenza, Human / prevention & control*
  • Inpatients

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines