Immunization in the Long-Term Care Setting

Federal Regulations, Immunization/Vaccination, Influenza, Pneumonia
Allied Health Professional, NP/PA, Physician

Take the lead in initiating and implementing activities to address and prevent influenza and pneumococcal disease in LTC facilities. With this tool kit, you’ll:

 

  • Learn how to boost vaccination compliance among both residents and staff;
  • Find out what the barriers and myths are to vaccine compliance and learn strategies for overcoming them;
  • Get an overview of federal regulations related to immunizations;
  • Learn processes for managing influenza outbreaks in LTC facilities;
  • Go beyond standard flu preparedness plans and learn additional steps you can take to ensure your facility is prepared;
  • Provide education on other potentially relevant immunizations in the LTC setting shuch as herpes zoster, tetanus, pertusis and diptheria.

The tool kit is 53 pages and includes 2 DVDs: Influenza Immunization and the Health Care Worker and Caring in the Community: Immunization and the Older Adult, and a CD-ROM that includes helpful tools, many customizable, to fit your facility’s needs

 

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*The Electronic Copy is in FlipHTML5 format, and is viewable from your PC, tablet and smartphone through your AMDA account.  The Electronic Copy is not downloadable or printable.

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