Table 2. Quality indicators for vaccination management.
Study population | ||
(n = 172) | ||
n | % | |
Patient-related quality | ||
Patient information (any; always) | 169 | 98 |
Patient consent (always written and/or verbal) | 157 | 91 |
Strategies to increase immunization rates | 130 | 76 |
Quality Indicator Patient (3/3) | 119 | 69 |
Vaccine-related quality | ||
Spectrum of standard vaccines used in practice* | 163 | 95 |
Designated person for pre-selection | 171 | 99 |
Chart documentation (charge number/dose, trade name) | 132 | 77 |
Quality Indicator Vaccine (3/3) | 126 | 73 |
Personnel-related quality | ||
Correct vaccination recommendations | 114 | 66 |
Physician or designated personnel applies vaccines | 170 | 99 |
CME≤2 yrs (physician and/or assistant) | 147 | 86 |
Quality Indicator Personnel (3/3) | 102 | 59 |
Storage-related quality | ||
Separate refrigerator | 136 | 79 |
Storage temperature log | 87 | 51 |
Regular storage control (wrapping, temperature, expiration date) | 158 | 92 |
Quality indicator Storage (3/3) | 70 | 41 |
Vaccination Management Quality Indicator (12/12) | 32 | 19 |
*Standard vaccinations were defined as pneumococci, influenza, diphtheria, poliomyelitis and tetanus.