Name
#28 - Clinical Support for Immunization Providers and Patients: The DHA Immunization Healthcare Division 24/7 Support Center
Date & Time
Monday, February 12, 2024, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Description

Immunizations are critically important to saving lives and protecting the health of military members and their families. Immunization science is complex, immunization products are numerous and fragile, with rigorous requirements for storage, handling, preparation, and administration. Immunization recommendations are continually evolving, and immunization recipients frequently have concerns. Despite all these challenges, immunization care is often the responsibility of junior members of the healthcare team. The organization now called the DHA Immunization Healthcare Division was established more than 20 years ago to support the critical work of immunization care. DHA Immunization Healthcare Division clinicians staff a call-in Support Center, providing continuous (24/7) access on a toll-free number (with DSN option) to immunization expertise. Call volume averages more than 1000 calls per year. Callers include immunization managers, healthcare providers, patients, and family members. Call topics cover a wide range of routine and complex questions and concerns. DHA Immunization Healthcare Division metrics demonstrate that the Support Center prevents immunization errors, and assures appropriate care for immunization concerns. Callers repeatedly verify the value of this telehealth service in supporting the critical work of immunization care throughout the Military Health System.

Location Name
Prince Georges Exhibit Hall A/B
Content Presented on Behalf of
DHA
Learning Outcomes
•Describe the importance and complexity of immunization healthcare, and justifications for special support of this critical work.
•Explain how the DHA Immunization Healthcare Division Support Center provides 24/7 telehealth support for a wide range of stakeholders with immunization questions and concerns.
•Demonstrate understanding of the value of DHA Immunization Healthcare Division Support Center in preventing immunization errors and assuring optimal immunization care.
Session Type
Posters
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