"Staff Education to Increase Awareness and Readiness of Clinicians to U" by Lemlem Erketa Ejo

Date of Conferral

1-27-2025

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Cara Krulewitch

Abstract

Accurate evaluation and forecasting of immunization and ensuring the right vaccines are administered at the right time are essential for the success of immunization programs. Interpreting the clinically written Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendations by individual clinicians is time-consuming and complex, increasing the risk of misinterpretation, inconsistent practice, and inaccurate immunization evaluation and forecasting. Thus, the purpose of this project is to introduce clinicians at the selected project site to an evidence based clinical decision support tool and evaluate participants readiness to utilize the tool. Staff education on the clinical decision support for immunization (CDSi) tool was conducted using PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and practice sessions. Pre/post surveys were conducted to determine changes in awareness of the CDSi tool and readiness to utilize the tool. Seven staff members attended the staff education session and completed the pre/post-test (N = 7). Results indicated increased awareness by 100% and readiness to use the CDSi resources by 71%. Participants voiced positive feedback on their readiness to use the CDSi tool to improve vaccine recommendation accuracy, timeliness, and consistency. Accurate vaccine evaluation and forecasting is a relevant quality care measure for immunization programs. Thus, the project may positively impact the target population by ensuring the right vaccinations are administered at the right time. Furthermore, the project may have potential implication for positive social change by enhancing effectiveness and success of immunization programs in the reduction of many infectious diseases.

Download

Share

 
COinS