psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Read and delete this slide Alongside the guidance and resources available at psnc.org.uk/flu, PSNC Briefing 053/15 provides detailed information on the flu vaccination Advanced Service and it provides information for speakers using this PowerPoint presentation. Questions or comments on this presentation can be addressed to Last updated: 21st September 2015

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu The Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Introduction Commissioned as the 5th Advanced Service in England Aims: – to sustain uptake of flu vaccine by building the capacity of community pharmacies as an alternative to general practice; – to provide more opportunities and improve convenience for eligible patients to access flu vaccinations; and – to reduce variation and provide consistent levels of population coverage of community pharmacy flu vaccination across England by providing a national framework.

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Introduction Another national service commissioned at a time where the focus is increasingly on local developments NHS England has responded to our calls for national commissioning So pharmacy needs to respond positively As the NHS wants us to provide this service extensively…

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Introduction And we need to for the sake of patients and the public 2014/15 data – at-risk groups 50.3% – pregnant women 44.1% – carers 45.1%

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Service timings Runs from 16th September 2015 until the end of February Focus of vaccination continues until December Apply clinical judgment if offering vaccination in January/February Expectation that the service will be commissioned on an ongoing basis

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Service documentation Service specification Secretary of State Directions Patient Group Direction PSNC Briefing 053/15

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu The national PGD One national PGD – not a locally authorised PGD Make sure you access the PGD via the PSNC website Download; read; understand; sign Authorising manager declaration If you sign a copy of the wrong PGD, it won’t be legally valid Eligible patient groups ONLY those in Annex A of the service specification

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Patient eligibility People aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2016) Pregnant women* Carers* (this does not include care workers); Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals* People aged from eighteen to less than 65 years of age in clinical risk groups * Aged 18 years or over

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Patient eligibility People living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities; however, consent will need to be obtained from the local NHS England team If patients are not eligible for the Advanced Service: – but are eligible for NHS vaccination, refer to GP practice – and not eligible for NHS vaccination, potentially offer them a private service

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Premises requirements Pharmacy must have a consultation room in which: – the patient and the pharmacist can sit down together; – they can talk at normal speaking volumes without being overheard by staff or customers; and – the room is clearly signed as a private consultation area

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Training requirements National minimum standards for Immunisation Training and Core Curriculum Must complete a practical training course before self-declaration – list of training providers on PSNC website Face to face injection technique and basic life support training required every 2 years Declaration of Competence (DoC) – Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu DoC Developed by the CPCG/CPPE Make sure you complete the right DoC! Print off the DoC self-assessment framework which explains the competency requirements for pharmacists providing the service Review competencies and learning Sign the DoC statement to acknowledge professional responsibility that you are competent to provide the service Undertake every 2 years

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Practicalities Arrangements for disposal of clinical waste Hepatitis B vaccinations SOP Needle stick injury procedure Anaphylaxis telephone card Anaphylaxis pack Service availability over full opening hours

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Paperwork Notification to NHS England via the NHS BSA website of intention to provide the service Flu vaccination record and consent form Patient questionnaire (the basis for evaluation of the service) GP notification form Use of IT systems

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Payments £7.64 per administered dose of vaccine Plus an additional fee of £1.50 per vaccination (i.e. a total of £9.14) Reimbursement of vaccine costs at basic price (list price) of the individual vaccine administered + an allowance at the applicable VAT rate Claim form sent to the NHS BSA at month end

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Promoting the service to patients Posters, counter top notice, leaflets, flyers Template letters Must comply with NHS brand guidelines Cannot offer free gifts to encourage people to get vaccinated

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Implementation Read all the documentation Use the PSNC checklist to guide preparation Get all the team involved in the process Use the promotional materials available

psnc.org.uk/flu#getreadyforflu Full information on the service… …at psnc.org.uk/flu