Advancing Immunization (Concurrent Session)-Advancing Immunization-CMSS Vaccine Initiative

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The American Thoracic Society (ATS) Vaccine Initiative aims to improve immunization rates within the healthcare system. The initiative involves partnerships with eight health systems, collecting baseline immunization data and using quality improvement methods to track progress. The ATS is also conducting focus groups with members, developing educational materials, and updating policy statements to emphasize immunization. The initiative includes various subcommittees responsible for health system selection, evidence-based interventions, implementation, vaccine data capture, member engagement, patient perspective, vaccine resources, advocacy, and research/publication. The ATS Vaccine Initiative has a senior director, manager, and expert panel co-chairs.<br /><br />The initiative utilizes the RE-AIM framework to measure the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of interventions. Specific measures include vaccine eligibility, recent flu vaccination rates, COVID-19 vaccination compliance, vaccination recommendations, and immunization record access. Additional assessments include provider-level data, qualitative assessments of barriers and facilitators, feasibility and acceptability, and sustaining intervention workflow.<br /><br />Two health systems, West Virginia University Hospitals and UCSF/San Francisco Health Network, are highlighted as examples of vaccine implementation efforts. West Virginia University Hospitals focuses on process flow maps, implementation strategies, and provider reminders to discuss vaccination. UCSF/San Francisco Health Network targets low-income, publicly insured, and uninsured populations, with vaccination rates varying based on different medical conditions.<br /><br />Overall, the ATS Vaccine Initiative aims to improve immunization rates through multi-faceted approaches, collaboration with health systems, and data-driven interventions.

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CMSS Vaccine Initiative
Update from the American Thoracic Society (ATS)
Presented by Laura Feemster, MD, MS (ATS)

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ATS Vaccine Initiative

immunization rates

healthcare system

baseline immunization data

quality improvement methods

focus groups

educational materials

policy statements

vaccine resources

implementation strategies