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HPV Mission: Identify and Immunize
Nurses worked with their information technology colleagues to make computer upgrades that led to better immunization rates.
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Why This Matters
- The HPV vaccine can help reduce the risk of cervical cancer, but if shots aren’t completed in time the series must be started all over.
Test of Change
- The team worked with IT staff to identify 11- and 12-year old girls who needed the vaccine, and contacted parents to make appointments
Small Changes, Healthy Babies
Increase in percentage of little ones with all immunizations current.
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Why This Matters
- Vaccines help prevent disease.
Test of Change
- Give shots in the exam room instead of the injection clinic