Immunization Program March 2013

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Immunization Program March 2013 Vaccine Storage and Handling for the Immunization Provider: 2013 Updates Immunization Program March 2013

Objectives Define and discuss steps to maintain the cold chain Summarize Office of Inspector General report on VFC vaccine storage and handling Discuss new CDC storage and handling expectations List and discuss the components of an effective vaccine management protocol Describe proper maintenance and monitoring of vaccine Describe procedures to safeguard vaccine supply in the event of an emergency situation

Defining the Cold Chain The cold chain is the continual process of assuring that vaccine is stored properly The maintenance of the cold chain begins from the time a vaccine is manufactured and ends with the administration to a patient The cold chain must be maintained from -Manufacturer to distributor -Distributor to provider office - Provider office to patient

Why Maintain the Cold Chain? Vaccines are fragile Vaccine potency can be reduced if recommended storage guidelines are not followed Protection from vaccine-preventable diseases cannot be guaranteed if recommended storage guidelines are not followed Vaccines are costly to replace

Steps to Help Maintain the Cold Chain Develop a written vaccine management protocol Select one person as the practice Vaccine Management Coordinator Designate a secondary or back-up person Allow only necessary personnel access to vaccine supply Train all personnel on proper vaccine management procedures Post the written protocol in a location that can be accessed in an emergency situation

Office of Inspector General Report On June 5, 2012, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report titled: “Vaccines for Children Program: Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management (OEI-04-10-00430).” OIG determined that the majority of storage temperatures that were independently measured during a 2 week period were within the required ranges OIG also found that VFC vaccines stored by 76 percent of the 45 selected providers were exposed to inappropriate temperatures for at least 5 cumulative hours during that period

OIG Recommendations As a result of the OIG report, HHS recommended that CDC continue to work with grantees and providers to ensure that: VFC vaccines are stored according to requirements; Expired vaccines are identified and separated from non-expired vaccines; Grantees better manage providers' vaccine inventories; Grantees meet oversight requirements. CDC concurred with all four of the OIG recommendations.

CDC Response As a result of the OIG report, CDC has: Created the Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit as a resource for all vaccine providers Updated VFC protocols and requirements for all VFC providers to assure vaccines are managed effectively Encouraged heightened provider awareness of these storage and handling issues through increased education and partnerships among health care providers who administer vaccines Increased VFC provider education requirements

Storage and Handling Toolkit 135 page document available for download at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/storage/toolkit/storage-handling-toolkit.pdf

Changes in CDC Expectations Recommendations vs. Requirements New Requirements: VFC provider education Site visit Other Unannounced storage and handling visits or “Spot Checks” Primary and secondary vaccine coordinators Wasted/expired vaccine return within 6 months

Changes in CDC Expectations New Recommendations Use of a biosafe glycol-encased probe or a similar temperature buffered; digital, continuous reading/recording data loggers with detachable probes Use of stand-alone refrigerator and stand-alone freezer units suitable for vaccine storage rather than combination (refrigerator+freezer) or other units not designed for storing fragile biologics, such as vaccines Discontinuing use of dorm-style or bar-style refrigerator/freezers for ANY vaccine storage, even temporary storage (already a requirement in Ohio) Weekly review of vaccine expiration dates and rotation of vaccine stock

Developing an Effective Vaccine Management Protocol Should be in written format Should be specific to each practice Should be comprehensive and address all facets of vaccine management Should begin with procedures for the acceptance of a vaccine shipment and end with confirmation that viable vaccine was administered to a patient Should be updated and reviewed annually

A Comprehensive Protocol Should Include: The name of both a primary and secondary vaccine coordinator and a list of their responsibilities A description of acceptable storage units and maintenance procedures Procedures for receiving vaccine shipments Specific manufacturer storage recommendations for each vaccine stored by practice

Comprehensive Protocol (con’t.) Procedures for temperature monitoring Information regarding routine inventory control and vaccine ordering Specific measures to handle emergency situations and potential vaccine wastage Procedures for transporting vaccine Policies for vaccine administration

Primary & Secondary Vaccine Coordinators Should be named in the vaccine management protocol Should be updated if staff changes are made Should be knowledgeable regarding all aspects of vaccine management Should be able to train new staff

Responsibilities of Primary Coordinator Check in new shipments to guarantee accuracy and notify appropriate agency if there has been a breach in the cold chain Monitor and record temperatures or review temperatures recorded by delegated staff Conduct routine inventory and place appropriate vaccine orders

Responsibilities of Primary Coordinator (cont’d) Schedule maintenance checks on both storage equipment and monitoring devices Supervise transport of short-dated vaccine Implement protocol during an emergency situation Train all new staff on proper vaccine management

Who is Responsible for Proper Vaccine Storage and Handling? Everyone!

Proper Vaccine Storage  

You May Need a New Storage Unit if: Your current unit is 10 years old or older Your vaccine usage is increasing The seals on the current unit are loose or leaking air Maintenance calls on current unit are increasing You view ice or water in your unit Your recorded temperatures have become unstable

Proper Vaccine Storage For All Vaccines: Keep written manufacturer recommendations for each vaccine Store away from walls and air vents inside storage unit Do not remove from the original packaging Do not store in closed containers Whole boxes may be stored in slotted or solid-sided, labeled bins

Proper Vaccine Storage (con’t.) For All Vaccines (cont.): Some vaccines should not be exposed to light (i.e., MMR, HPV, etc.) Store vaccines with similar packaging apart from each other Label and separate privately purchased and state-supplied vaccine Do not store in doors, drawers or vegetable bins

Additional Safety Measures for Vaccine Storage Label refrigerator, freezer and outlet with “DO NOT UNPLUG” signs Label circuit breaker with a “DO NOT UNPLUG” sign Plug unit directly into wall outlet (Avoid power strips) Use plug guard Place water bottles in doors or vegetable bins in refrigerator Place icepacks in freezer Have a copy of the storage and handling protocol in close proximity

Temperature Monitoring Temperatures for both the refrigerator and freezer must be observed and recorded twice per day each day the office is open Temperatures must be recorded twice daily even if the practice has a continuous, automatic recording device Only temperature logs that indicate the allowable minimum and maximum ranges should be used Temperature logs should be saved for a period of 3 years Temperature logs should be printed with an emergency contact number

Temperature Log Example

Out-of Range Temperatures Document out-of-range temperature Keep vaccine stored in appropriate storage unit if current temperature is in range Take steps to storage temperatures back in range through thermostat adjustment or move vaccines to back up location and document all actions taken Mark vaccine as “DO NOT USE” Contact ODH Immunization Program at 1-800-282-0546 Contact vaccine manufacturers and request written responses Call ODH immediately if the red LED light blinks on the data logger

Emergency Situations Can be planned for in advance are usually related to: Power outages or interruption of supply Natural disasters Storage equipment malfunctions or failures Substantial temperature variance with no identifiable explanation Need to be reviewed case-by-case to determine appropriate action

Emergency Preparedness Plans Should be in written format and provided to all staff Should contain contact information for: Primary and Secondary Vaccine Coordinators Other Personnel to implement plan Local power company Emergency vaccine storage site ODH Immunization Program

Emergency Response Documents Emergency Management Plan: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/dis/immunizations/vfcemergencymanagementplan.ashx Emergency Response Worksheet: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/~/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/dis/immunizations/vfcvaccineemergencyresponseworksheet.ashx

When to Move Vaccine Vaccine should be moved to an established emergency location if: Power will be interrupted for more than 2 hours Storage unit is malfunctioning Storage unit is not working Other situations in which temperature cannot be quickly stabilized

Transporting Varicella in an Emergency Situation Do not transport using refrozen shipping packs from original Merck shipment Do not transport using dry ice Thermometer should be used to monitor temperature during transport Contact both ODH Immunization Program and the vaccine manufacturer if temperature does not remain in the recommended range during transport

Transporting Refrigerated Vaccines Maintain the cold chain at all times Transport vaccine in a styrofoam or other approved container Transport with ice or cold packs Transport diluent with appropriate vaccine Monitor temperature with thermometer Contact both ODH Immunization Program and the vaccine manufacturer if temperature does not remain in the recommended range during transport

Take Home Messages Always Maintain the Cold Chain Develop and Utilize a Comprehensive Storage and Handling Protocol based on the CDC’s Vaccine Management Tool Kit Train All New Staff Take Immediate Action in an Emergency Situation

Resource Information ODH Immunization Program Telephone 1-800-282-0546 Fax 1-614-728-4279 National Immunization Program Telephone 1-800-CDC-INFO Email nipinfo@cdc.gov Website www.cdc.gov/nip