Influenza Clinic Volunteer Orientation

2013-2014

Introduction to Operation Immunization

Leadership

Operation Immunization Co-Chairs- Michelle Hancock, Melissa Sanders

Operation Immunization Committee Leaders- Kathleen Drobnicki, Carline Joseph, Alex Miller, Verona Xhixhi

Operation Immunization Advisor- Dr. Ohri, Dr. Castillo

Shoo the Flu Vaccine Clinic Coordinator- Sue Weston

OISSE- Kate Martens Stricklett

Additional Event Coordinator- Dr. O’Brien

Introduction to Operation Immunization

• Activities– Vaccination Clinics– Screening, Education & Promotion Events

Introduction to Operation Immunization:

Vaccine Clinics

• Shoo the Flu at CU• Community Engagements• Doses from the Dean

Introduction to Operation Immunization:

Screening, Promotion & Education

• Goal:Spread awareness of certain disease states preventable through immunizations in children, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations

Introduction to Operation Immunization:

Screening, Promotion & Education

• Binational Health Week Events• Youth Emergency Services (YES) Clinic• Holy Family Church Clinic• Joy of Life Ministries• Mexican Consulate

Introduction to Operation Immunization:

Screening, Promotion & Education

• Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

• Vaccine Promotion

Introduction to Operation Immunization:

Screening, Promotion & Education

• Opportunities to get involved– “Shoo the Flu at CU” advertising campaign

– Vaccine promotion poster creation

How to Volunteer

• Clinic Dates• Eventbrite• Approved for Service Hours

How to Volunteer: Clinic Dates

9.23.2013 (Mon) 3:00 – 6:00pm Boyne 149C9.24.2013 (Tues) 11:00 – 2:00pm Skutt 1049.26.2013 (Thurs) 3:00 – 6:00pm Skutt 1049.30.2013 (Mon) 11:00 – 1:00pm Brandeis Lab10.3.2013 (Thurs) 3:00 – 6:00pm Boyne 13710.7.2013 (Mon) 3:00 – 6:00pm Harper 3027

10.10.2013 (Thurs) 3:00 – 6:00pm Criss III L-6010.23.2013 (Wed) 11:00 – 2:00pm Skutt Ballroom10.28.2013 (Mon) 3:00 – 6:00pm Harper 3027

How to Volunteer: Registration

• OISSE• Eventbrite • Community Engagement Cues

Operation Immunization Training Video

Special Circumstances

• Addressing Patient Anxiety • Emergency Response– Fainting– Needlestick– Anaphylaxis

Special Circumstances:ABCs of Addressing Patient Anxiety

• A = Assess your patient – Look for signs of anxiety (patient admits to fear or history of fainting; joking but appears nervous; pale, trembling; resisting vaccination)

• B = Be prepared and empathetic– Practice what to say & do to help nervous patients; No razzing!

• C = Comfort– Offer privacy and support; Ask supervisor/another vaccinator/ patient’s companion to assist you in supporting patient through process (hand on shoulder or hold patient’s hand); Care for behind screen

• D = Distraction– Ask patient about school, work……… Chat about trivia / Tell a joke; Ask patient to try whistling – Afterwards: Compliment patient on bravery in going through with vaccination even when nervous; Review benefits of vaccination

Special Circumstances:Emergency Response - Fainting

• Fainting:- Patient becomes pale or dizzy, especially upon rising from chair; may indicate that they are feeling “funny”

• Action: - Help person to sit back securely, and support to prevent falling OR help person to lay on the floor and elevate feet

• Notify supervisor immediately • The patient will typically recover within a few minutes, but

should not be released to leave until checked by the clinic faculty or staff supervisor.

Special Circumstances: Emergency Response – Needle Stick

• Needle Stick – injection of a used needle onto or below the skin of a person other than the individual just injected with the needle- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is possible with any such exposure regardless of knowing the vaccinee, or the extent of exposure (volume or how deep under the skin)

• Seek assistance of supervisor immediately with any such exposure

• Next step will be to clean the area thoroughly with soap and water. Supervisor will direct further action.

Special Circumstances:Emergency Response - Anaphylaxis

• Symptoms of concern may present as rapid onset itching, skin redness, swelling/hives; sneezing, hoarseness, wheezing, increasing breathing difficulty; passing out

• Seek assistance of supervisor immediately • Epi Pen: An auto-injector used for the emergency

injection of epinephrine, medicine used for life-threatening allergic reactions- Must always be available during clinic. Supervisor will direct on use, and on triggering of 911.

For more information go to: www.epipen.com

FluMist

Influenza Vaccines

Two types of influenza vaccine:

1. Inactivated vaccine - Does not contain live virus components- Administered by injection

2. Live, attenuated vaccine- Contains weakened virus (quadrivalent)- Administered in a Nasal Spray. Available in Student Health—$20/dose

INACTIVATED INFLUENZA VACCINATION CONSENT FORM2013-2014

Circle one

1. Is this the 1st flu vaccine you have received? YES NO

2. Are you under 19 years of age? YES NO

3. Do you have a fever or active infection today? YES NO

4. Do you have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome YES NO (severe paralytic illness)?

5. Do you have a severe (life threatening) allergy to the following?

A. Eggs or chicken? YES NO B. Thimerosal (mercury derivative)? YES NO

6. Have you had a severe allergic reaction to any vaccine? YES NO

If yes, explain: ______________________________________________________

“I have had a chance to ask questions that were answered to my satisfaction. I believe that I understand the benefits and risks of the Fluvirin® vaccine and ask that the vaccine be given to me or to the person named below for whom I am authorized to make this request.”

NET ID: ____________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ______/______/______ NAME:

LAST FIRST MI

Signature of person to receive vaccine or person authorized to make request (parent or guardian)

X______________________________________ DATE: ______________

Lot: ________________Exp: 5.31.2014VIS: 07.26.2013Injection site: L / R deltoid

Administered By:_________________________________________________________________DATE:____________________

08.2013

Student/Staff

Student Health Services

Thank you! Questions? Please contact:

Michelle Hancock MichelleHancock@creighton.edu

Melissa SandersMelissaSanders1@creighton.edu

Dr. Ohri LindaOhri@creighton.edu

Sue Westonsweston@creighton.edu