Influenza Vaccination Rates among Healthcare Workers in the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-192
Author(s):  
Linda Tsan ◽  
Robert Langberg ◽  
Cynthia Gibert ◽  
Chester Davis ◽  
Christa Hojlo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Community Living Centers

Nursing home-associated infections in Department of Veterans Affairs community living centers

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 461-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Tsan ◽  
Robert Langberg ◽  
Chester Davis ◽  
Yancy Phillips ◽  
John Pierce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Living Centers

scholarly journals Promotion of the influenza vaccination to hospital staff during pre-employment health check: a prospective, randomised, controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Currat ◽  
Catherine Lazor-Blanchet ◽  
Giorgio Zanetti
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccination Campaign ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Health Check ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Newly Hired

Abstract Background Vaccination is the most effective prevention of seasonal influenza. Despite its recommendation and active promotion, vaccination coverage remains low among healthcare staff. The goal of the study was to test if a pre-employment health check is a good opportunity to promote future vaccination against influenza among healthcare workers newly hired by a university hospital. Methods All new hospital employees active at the bedside who underwent a pre-employment health check between the end of 2016’s influenza epidemic and the start of the next influenza vaccination campaign were randomly allocated to a control group or an intervention group. The intervention consisted of a semi-structured dialog and the release of an information leaflet about influenza and influenza vaccination during the check-up, and the shipment of a postcard reminder 2 weeks before the next vaccination campaign. Vaccination rates during the campaign were compared among the two groups. Results Three hundred fifty-seven employees were included. Vaccination rates were similar in both groups: 79/172 (46%) in the control and 92/185 (50%) in the intervention group. A significantly higher rate of vaccination was noted among physicians (70/117, 60%) than among other employees (101/240, 42%, p = 0.001). In a pre-defined exploratory analysis among physicians, the vaccination rate was higher in the intervention group (36/51, 71%) than in the control group (34/65, 52%, p = 0.046). Conclusions Promotion of the influenza vaccine during pre-employment health check did not improve the vaccination rate of newly hired hospital healthcare workers overall during the next influenza vaccination campaign. Results suggest a favourable impact on the vaccination rate of physicians. Thus, there may be an interest in using communication strategies tailored to the different categories of healthcare workers to promote the influenza vaccine during pre-employment health check. Trial registration ClinicalTrials, NCT02758145. Registered 26 April 2016.

scholarly journals Influenza vaccination rates, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of healthcare workers in Turkey: A multicentre study

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesibe Korkmaz ◽  
Selçuk Nazik ◽  
Raziye Ş. Gümüştakım ◽  
Hanife Uzar ◽  
Gülnur Kul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multicentre Study ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Vaccination Rates

scholarly journals National trends in the treatment of urinary tract infections among Veterans’ Affairs Community Living Center residents

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  
pp. 1087-1093 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haley J. Appaneal ◽  
Aisling R. Caffrey ◽  
Vrishali V. Lopes ◽  
Christopher J. Crnich ◽  
David M. Dosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Days Of Therapy ◽  
Community Living Centers ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
National Trends ◽  
Culture Positive ◽  
Culture Negative

AbstractObjective:To describe urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment among Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Community Living Centers (CLCs) nationally and to assess related trends in antibiotic use.Design:Descriptive study.Setting and participants:All UTI episodes treated from 2013 through 2017 among residents in 110 VA CLCs. UTI episodes required collection of a urine culture, antibiotic treatment, and a UTI diagnosis code. UTI episodes were stratified into culture-positive and culture-negative episodes.Methods:Frequency and rate of antibiotic use were assessed for all UTI episodes overall and were stratified by culture-positive and culture-negative episodes. Joinpoint software was used for regression analyses of trends over time.Results:We identified 28,247 UTI episodes in 14,983 Veterans. The average age of Veterans was 75.7 years, and 95.9% were male. Approximately half of UTI episodes (45.7%) were culture positive and 25.7% were culture negative. Escherichia coli was recovered in 34.1% of culture-positive UTI episodes, followed by Proteus mirabilis and Klebsiella spp, which were recovered in 24.5% and 17.4% of culture-positive UTI episodes, respectively. The rate of total antibiotic use in days of therapy (DOT) per 1,000 bed days decreased by 10.1% per year (95% CI, −13.6% to −6.5%) and fluoroquinolone use (ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin) decreased by 14.5% per year (95% CI, −20.6% to −7.8%) among UTI episodes overall. Similar reductions in rates of total antibiotic use and fluoroquinolone use were observed among culture-positive UTI episodes and among culture-negative UTI episodes.Conclusion:Over a 5-year period, antibiotic use for UTIs significantly decreased among VA CLCs, as did use of fluoroquinolones. Antibiotic stewardship efforts across VA CLCs should be applauded, and these efforts should continue.

Association of State Laws and Healthcare Workers’ Influenza Vaccination Rates

2016 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chyongchiou Jeng Lin ◽  
Mary Patricia Nowalk ◽  
Mahlon Raymund ◽  
Patricia M. Sweeney ◽  
Richard K. Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
State Laws ◽  
Vaccination Rates

Relationship of Influenza Vaccination Declination Statements and Influenza Vaccination Rates for Healthcare Workers in 22 US Hospitals

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 675-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip M. Polgreen ◽  
Edward J. Septimus ◽  
Michael F. Parry ◽  
Susan E. Beekmann ◽  
Joseph E. Cavanaugh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Relationship Of

The use of declination statements was associated with a mean increase of 11.6% in influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers at 22 hospitals. In most hospitals, there were no negative consequences for healthcare workers who refused to sign the forms, and most policies were implemented along with other interventions designed to increase vaccination rates.

Budget Impact Analysis of Veterans Affairs Medical Foster Homes versus Community Living Centers

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
Bryce S. Sutton ◽  
Étienne Pracht ◽  
Arthur R. Williams ◽  
Farrokh Alemi ◽  
Allison E. Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Budget Impact ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Budget Impact Analysis ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Foster Homes ◽  
Community Living Centers

scholarly journals Revised SHEA Position Paper: Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Personnel

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 987-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas R. Talbot ◽  
Hilary Babcock ◽  
Arthur L. Caplan ◽  
Deborah Cotton ◽  
Lisa L. Maragakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Executive Summary ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Official Statement ◽  
Healthcare Epidemiology ◽  
Vaccine Shortages ◽  
New Evidence

Executive SummaryThis document serves as an update and companion piece to the 2005 Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Position Paper entitled “Influenza Vaccination of Healthcare Workers and Vaccine Allocation for Healthcare Workers During Vaccine Shortages.” In large part, the discussion about the rationale for influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel (HCP), the strategies designed to improve influenza vaccination rates in this population, and the recommendations made in the 2005 paper still stand. This position paper notes new evidence released since publication of the 2005 paper and strengthens SHEA's position on the importance of influenza vaccination of HCP. This document does not discuss vaccine allocation during times of vaccine shortage, because the 2005 SHEA Position Paper still serves as the Society's official statement on that issue.

Risks and Benefits of Bladder Antimuscarinics Among Elderly Residents of Veterans Affairs Community Living Centers

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 749-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela C. Moga ◽  
Ryan M. Carnahan ◽  
Brian C. Lund ◽  
Jane F. Pendergast ◽  
Robert B. Wallace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Community Living Centers ◽  
Bladder Antimuscarinics
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