All changes listed below will be made on the dates stated.
1.) Influenza Vaccine Status – (Policy PC-30.8)The influenza vaccine screening assessment has been added to the Admit Referrals form. This assessment will open for all patients.
·If the influenza vaccine has been administered and documented at UMC, a UMCP or TTU clinic, then that will show in the box on the upper right-hand corner.
·If “No” is documented and the patient does not decline nor has a contraindication, then an influenza vaccine order will be placed on the chart under Dr. Ragain’s name as a Standing Delegation order.
·If “Unknown” is documented, then the nurse should contact the Attending Provider and inquire if they would like for the patient to receive the vaccine. A task will fire to the task list to document this communication.
·If the influenza vaccine has been administered, but not at UMC or a UMCP or TTU clinic, then the vaccine should be added to the Immunization Schedule. See the screenshots below on steps to add and immunization to the Immunization Schedule.
