Mass Immunization Clinics in Remote and Isolated Communities

October 26, 2009 (updated December 11, 2009)

 

Table of Contents

• 1.0 Introduction
• 2.0 General Planning Considerations
  • 2.1 Vaccine Availability
  • 2.2 Planning Group
  • 2.3 Safety and Security
  • 2.4 Clinic Staffing
  • 2.5 Staff Orientation and Training
    • 2.5.1 Orientation
    • 2.5.2 Training
  • 2.6 Communication
    • 2.6.1 Communication Tools
    • 2.6.2 Communication Vehicles
  • 2.7 Documentation/Forms
  • 2.8 Clinic Attendance
  • 2.9 Clinic Site
    • 2.9.1 Clinic Directions/Signage
• 3.0 Safety Considerations
  • 3.1 Cold Chain Management/Storage
  • 3.2 Adverse Event Management
    • 3.2.1 Screening
    • 3.2.2 Management
    • 3.2.3 Reporting
  • 3.3 Preparing Syringes for Immunization
• 4.0 Proposed Clinic Operations
  • 4.1 Consent and Registration
  • 4.2 Immunization Workstation
  • 4.3 Screening and Immunization
  • 4.4 Post Immunization
• 5.0 Post Clinic Evaluation

• Appendix 1 – Key Points for Communication with the Public
• Appendix 2 – Mass Vaccine Clinic Flow Chart
• Appendix 3 – Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Form
• Appendix 4 – Examples of Roles and Responsibilities
• Appendix 5 – Screening for Influenza Like Illness (ILI) Algorithm
• Appendix 6 – Immunization Table Set-Up List
• Appendix 7 – Layout for Vaccine Administration Tabletop or Station
• Appendix 8 – Clinic Equipment List
• Appendix 9 – Vaccine Tracking Record
• Appendix 10 – Influenza Vaccine Use Summary
• Appendix 11 – Immunization Record Card
• Appendix 12 – Staff/Volunteer Evaluation Form
• Appendix 13 Public Evaluation Form
• References