Duval County, (Jacksonville)Florida is a large county with a diverse population.
In 1995 the immunization rate for two-year-olds was 72%. An Immunization Task Force was formed comprising representatives of public health, managed care, MDs, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and business representatives.
The task force met monthly and developed a multifaceted plan for immunization rate improvement.
Components of the plan that were successfully implemented included:
1) Local immunization registry for vaccines provided in the public sector. 2) Immunization assessments in private providers offices using CASA. 3) Workplace immunizations. 4) Educational conferences for providers including national expert speakers. 5) Development of joint vaccine statements to parents distributed through MCO mailout. 6) WIC food locks for under-immunized. 7) Coordination for immunization compliance with programs serving underserved communities. 8) CQI program for immunization practices.
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the essential groups and organizations in an effective Immunization Task Force. 2. Understand how to motivate potential members of an Immunization Task Force to support a childhood immunization rate improvement plan. 3. Describe processes to develop, create support for, and implement an Immunization Task Force action plan
Keywords: Immunizations,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Duval County Health Department
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.