A clinic's influenza vaccination rate among high-risk adults is 48%. Chart review shows missed opportunities during chronic disease visits.

Question

A clinic's influenza vaccination rate among high-risk adults is 48%. Chart review shows missed opportunities during chronic disease visits. Clinicians agree the vaccine is appropriate but forget during busy sessions. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?

Accepted Answer

Implement standing orders with EHR prompts for eligible patients

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Mail reminders after flu season ends

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Remove vaccination status from rooming workflow

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Exclude high-risk patients from measurement

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Require vaccines to be ordered during separate physician visits

Vaccination rate improvement — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A clinic's influenza vaccination rate among high-risk adults is 48%. Chart review shows missed opportunities during chronic disease visits. Clinicians agree the vaccine is appropriate but forget during busy sessions. Which of the following is the most appropriate quality improvement measure?