Caring Through communities An Influenza Vaccination Clinic Heidi Phillips Holly Brooks Courtney Madsen Ashley Cruz

MISSION STATEMENT: PHILOSOPHY: To increase access to safe and effective immunizations throughout our communities while educating and promoting healthier living to all. Caring Through Communities believes in integrity, teamwork, educations, evidence-driven improvement, patient and family centered care, and community commitment. Our beliefs allow us to focus on a vision to be a leader in safe, effective care; allowing us to deliver the highest quality of healthcare. We believe everyone deserves the very best care possible. To achieve this, we will focus on the community as a whole. We will improve the health of the residents in our region measured by an increased Influenza vaccination rate and decrease in Influenza cases, which will impact the Healthy People 2020 Leading Health indicator Goal: “Increase the percentage of adults aged 18 and older who are vaccinated annually against seasonal influenza” (Healthy People 2020).

Goals and objectives To increase access to safe and effective immunizations throughout our communities while educating and promoting healthier living to all To increase immunization rates and reduce preventable infectious diseases and annual cases of Influenza To provide information regarding coverage of the Influenza vaccine through separate insurance companies including Medicare beginning July 1st and no later than the first appointment with the clinic To obtain consent at the first clinic visit and administer Influenza vaccination to the targeted group of community members from August 31st – March 31st prior to and during the projected Influenza season To administer and record Influenza vaccinations given on a daily basis. Report statistical values to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention by the end of each week to confirm the increased immunization rate of the vaccine

Why get vaccinated against influenza? Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to hospitalization or death. By getting the vaccine you can protect yourself – even if you are healthy. Decrease the chances of getting your family and friends sick The flu virus changes every year from season to season. YOU must protect yourself against the common circulating virus A persons immune system declines overtime so an annual vaccination can help protect you from unwanted illness

Do not get the flu vaccine if: You have a severe allergy to eggs You have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination in the past People who have developed Guillian- Barre Syndrome within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine previously Consult your healthcare provider if you have any of the following

Caring through communities BENEFITS RISKS Protection for yourself Protection for newborns and infants who are too young to get vaccinated Protection for people at high risk for complications from flu Reduce your risk of illness Soreness Redness at injection site Tenderness at injection site Swelling at injection shot Runny nose Cough Nasal congestion

What you should know and do to protect yourself this flu season if you are 65 years or older: The best way to prevent the flu is to get the vaccine Human defenses become weaker as we get older and can be very serious for people 65 and older Ninety percent of flu-related deaths and more than half of flu-related hospitalizations occur in people age 65 and older Take prevention by covering coughs, washing hands frequently, and avoid people who are sick Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches, chills and fatigue. More serious symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting

Reference Pandemic Flu History | Flu.gov. (2014). Retrieved November 2014, from http://www.flu.gov/pandemic/history

The CDC estimates that 43 million to 89 million people had H1N1between April 2009 and April 2010. They estimate between 8870 and 18300 H1N1 related deaths. Reference Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Retrieved November 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov

As reported by the CDC Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project (IHSP) for the months of October 2010 through April 2011. Reference Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project (IHSP). Retrieved November 2014, from www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/2010-2011_Influenza_Season_Summary

What types of flu vaccines are available? The following trivalent flu vaccines are available: The following quadrivalent flu vaccines are available: A standard dose trivalent shot containing virus grown in cell culture, which is approved for people 18 and older A standard dose trivalent shot that is egg-free, approved for people 18-49 years of age A high-dose trivalent shot, approved for people 65 and older A standard dose intradermal trivalent shot, which is injected into the skin instead of muscle and uses a smaller needle than the regular flu shot for people 18-64 years of age A standard dose quadrivalent shot A standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine, given as a nasal spray, approved for healthy people ages 2-49 years old

Chief Executive Nursing Officer Consultant: Pharmacist (Pharm-D) Director of Influenza Clinic RN – Team Lead RN-Clinic Manager Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Assistant Medical Assistant/Scheduler Medical Assistant

PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES EVERYONE, 6 MONTHS OF AGE OR OLDER, IS RECOMMENDED TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST THE FLU A flu vaccine reduces YOUR risk of getting sick, being hospitalized or possible death. YOU can prevent the flu from spreading PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES GET VACCINATED AT CARING THROUGH COMMUNITIES MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY 1-555-555-5555

references Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Retrieved November 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project (IHSP). Retrieved November 2014, from www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/2010-2011_Influenza_Season_Summary Pandemic Flu History | Flu.gov. (2014). Retrieved November 2014, from http://www.flu.gov/pandemic/history Seniors. (2014). Who’s At Risk. Retrieved November 23, 2014, from http://www.flu.gov/at- risk/seniors/index.html What You Should Know for the 2014-2015 Influenza Season. (2014, October 7). Retrieved November 16, 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2014-2015.htm