Vaccination Programs: Health Care System-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination

CDC

An Evidence-Based Practice

Description

Health care system-based interventions implemented in combination involve the use of two or more coordinated interventions to increase vaccination rates within a targeted population. Interventions are used primarily in health care settings, although efforts may include additional activities within the community.

Specific interventions may include client reminder and recall systems; clinic-based client education; expanded access in health care settings; provider assessment and feedback; provider reminders; and standing orders. The selection and implementation of coordinated interventions may result from an overall quality improvement effort in a health care setting.

Impact

The Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends using a combination of health care system-based interventions to increase vaccination rates in targeted populations.

Results / Accomplishments

Overall change in vaccination rates from the combination of at least two interventions: median increase of 9.0 percentage points (58 studies with 70 study arms)
-Increases in vaccination rates were larger when implemented in settings with low rates at baseline.

Change in vaccination rates from the combination of at least one intervention each from two or more strategies: median increase of 17.0 percentage points (37 studies with 44 study arms)

About this Promising Practice

Primary Contact
The Community Guide
1600 Clifton Rd, NE
MS H21-8
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 498-1827
communityguide@cdc.gov
https://www.thecommunityguide.org/
Topics
Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases