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. 2014 Aug 13;9(8):e105119. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105119

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.