1. Aurora Firefighters Shots For Tots
A collaboration between the Aurora Fire Department, Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition, and Tri-County Health Department to provide immunizations for the community

2. WHY?
From Colorado was ranked 50th in the United States for fully immunized children age 19months – 35 months
Currently, Colorado is ranked 44th

3. Where?
City of Aurora
Pop. 313,000
150 sq. miles

4. GOAL Improve the immunization rates of the children in Aurora.
Protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Form new community partnerships

5. Requirements Low cost / No cost Ease of use
Convenient location and hours of operation

6. Our Concept
Offer free weekend immunization clinics in a central location to provide vaccines to all children in the community
Partner with other stakeholders for expertise
Utilize firefighter-paramedics for vaccine administration

7. PARTNERS

8. Aurora Fire Department
Clinic location
Firefighter / Paramedics to administer vaccines

9. Surveyed all schools in Aurora to identify where greatest need existed
Clinic Location
Surveyed all schools in Aurora to identify where greatest need existed
Designated AFD Station 2 as Shots for Tots location
No capital costs
Easily identified by community
Distribution of stations allows for future expansion of program

10. FireMedics Multiple FF-Paramedics in each fire station
Already trained in medication administration
Offers opportunity to interact with public outside of emergency situations
Helps maintain skills proficiency and meets requirements for pediatric continuing education

11. Tri-County Health Department
Immunization Nurses
Vaccines
Medical Supplies
Medical support
Patient records
Clinic Data tracking

12. TCHD – IZ Nurses & Clerks
Immunization record screening station
TCHD Experienced immunization nurses
Council parents, patients, Q&A, other resources available and contact info
Ability to expand nurses
Clerical staff to copy records, translation, collect donations

13. TCHD – Vaccines TCHD is a Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program Provider
We bring ALL recommended VFC vaccines
Pre-package vaccine the morning of the clinic, deploy them to the fire station, and take them back to TCHD for final storage
All frozen vaccine is kept on Dry-Ice

14. TCHD – Medical supplies and support
TCHD provides all of the medical supplies, including records, fliers, SHS information, clerical – office supplies
These supplies are stored at the fire station and replenished as needed
Lead clinic nurse trouble shoots and helps administer vaccines during the clinic

15. TCHD – Patient Records
TCHD tracks and inputs all patient information into their patient tracking system
All SFT’s clinic data are uploaded to the State Immunization Registry
TCHD mails reminder postcards to patients each month

16. TCHD – Clinic Data Tracking
TCHD collects information regarding:
Clinic attendance (patient count)
Number of immunizations administered
Reminder cards mailed each month
Zip code analysis
Volunteer information
Donations

17. Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition
Clinic Coordinator
Additional Staff
Volunteer Recruitment
Community Outreach

18. Rotary Clubs in Aurora
Three local Aurora rotary clubs share the non-essential volunteer positions
Rotary Club of Aurora – cover Jan. thru June
Aurora Gateway Rotary – cover July thru Sept.
Aurora Fitzsimon Rotary – cover Oct. thru Dec.
Provide lunch for all volunteers
Assist with setup and teardown of clinic as well as keeping cabinets stocked
Support with additonal funds/time for other needed items/events

19. Additional Support
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
Aurora Public Schools (APS)
AmeriCorp
Local businesses

20. Benefits of SFT’s Clinics
Increased community protection
Collaboration between local agencies and community partners
Practice for emergency preparedness
Great nursing and paramedic student training opportunities

21. Clinic Process 5 patient stations: Station 1: Patient screening forms
Station 2: Copy / Medicaid station
Station 3: Nurse review of screening forms and patient records
Station 4: Vaccine administration
Station 5: Check-out

22. Clinic Set-up Iz Station Supply Table Checkout Waiting Area
Nurse Review of screening forms
Screening forms
Copy / Medicaid
Waiting Area
Clinic
Set-up

23. Clinic Fliers

24. September 2002 – May 2009 Children Immunized = 6,938
Immunizations = 18,483
Record Numbers:
311 pts in 3hrs (11/08)
637 shots in 3hrs (8/07)

25. Thank you.