Table 116-4 Standards for Immunization Practice Child and Adolescent Immunization Practice 1. Immunization services are readily available. 2. Vaccinations are coordinated with other health care services and provided in a "medical home" when possible. 3. Barriers to vaccination are identified and minimized. 4. Patient's costs are minimized. 5. Health care professionals review the vaccination and health status of patients at every encounter to determine which vaccines are indicated. 6. Health care professionals assess for and follow only medically accepted contraindications. 7. Parents/guardians and patients are educated about the benefits and risks of vaccination in a culturally appropriate manner and in easy-to-understand language. 8. Health care professionals follow appropriate procedures. | Chapter 116. Immunization Principles and Vaccine Use Part 12 Table 116-4 Standards for Immunization Practice Child and Adolescent Immunization Practice 1. Immunization services are readily available. 2. Vaccinations are coordinated with other health care services and provided in a medical home when possible. 3. Barriers to vaccination are identified and minimized. 4. Patient s costs are minimized. 5. Health care professionals review the vaccination and health status of patients at every encounter to determine which vaccines are indicated. 6. Health care professionals assess for and follow only medically accepted contraindications. 7. Parents guardians and patients are educated about the benefits and risks of vaccination in a culturally appropriate manner and in easy-to-understand language. 8. Health care professionals follow appropriate procedures for vaccine storage and handling. 9. Up-to-date written vaccination protocols are accessible at all locations where vaccines are administered. 10. Persons who administer vaccines and staff who manage or support vaccine administration are knowledgeable and receive ongoing education. 11. Health care professionals simultaneously administer as many indicated vaccine doses as possible. 12. Vaccination records for patients are accurate complete and easily accessible. 13. Health care professionals report adverse events following vaccination promptly and accurately to the VAERS and are aware of the VICP. 14. All personnel who have contact with patients are appropriately vaccinated. 15. Systems are used to remind parents guardians patients and health care professionals when vaccinations are due and to recall patients whose vaccinations are overdue. 16. Office- or clinic-based patient record reviews and vaccination coverage assessments are performed annually. 17. Health care professionals practice community-based approaches. Adult Immunization .
