A Virtual Clinic Improves Pneumococcal Vaccination for Asplenic Veterans at High Risk for Pneumococcal Disease. (3rd November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jump, Robin L.; Banks, Richard; Wilson, Brigid; Montpetite, Michelle M.; Carter, Rebecca; Phillips, Susan; Perez, Federico
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 2:Number 4(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-03
• Subjects: asplenia -- electronic medical record -- immunization -- PCV13 vaccine -- pneumococcal disease; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofv165
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: We developed a "virtual clinic" to improve pneumococcal vaccination among asplenic adults. Using an electronic medical record, we identified patients, assessed their vaccination status, entered orders, and notified patients and providers. Within 180 days, 38 of 76 patients (50%) received a pneumococcal vaccination. A virtual clinic may optimize vaccinations among high-risk patients.