Health System Spotlight with Kaiser: Improving Vaccination Rates Among Caner Patients-Improving Vaccination Rates Among Cancer Patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California ASCO/CDC/CMSS Grant

Improving Vaccination Rates Among Cancer Patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California ASCO/CDC/CMSS Grant

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Dr. Lisa Law, the physician champion for a project to improve vaccination rates among cancer patients, discussed their efforts in South Sacramento. They aimed to increase flu vaccination rates from 13% to 33% by December 2023. They implemented various strategies like offering vaccinations on-site, training staff, and tracking patient data. By the end of the 90-day project, they exceeded their goal with a 36% vaccination rate. Nurse Manager Christy Hill led the initiative, emphasizing team engagement, convenience for patients, and creating a friendly competition among staff. Their success led to an invitation to share their best practices with other medical centers. The project's impact highlighted the importance of small changes and teamwork in achieving significant results in healthcare initiatives.

Keywords

Dr. Lisa Law

vaccination rates

South Sacramento

flu vaccination

teamwork