Hi Carr
I think it was an RCN document not a DOH or HPA one that talks about vaccination in the community. Try
Shire Hall Communications (2001)
UK
guidance on best practice in vaccine
administration,
London: Shire Hall. This can
be downloaded from the RCN website
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Delivering vaccination programmes
Hi all
I've just had a discussion with a colleague about logistics regarding delivery of vaccinations.
With my last employer our process had us delivering vaccinations solo (without another clinician) and often we would be relatively isolated in the customer's building e.g. receptionist on lunch or half day or for security reasons or location of the delivery
room. Our process stated a safety risk assessment was required e.g. did you have direct consistent access to an outside telephone line to dial 999 if there was no-one within shouting/grabbing distance, did you have adrenalin etc
My colleague worked for a provider where vaccinations were always delivered with a "responsible person" close by in case of emergency.
I have been through the HPA site and Green Book (immunisation procedures etc) cannot find anything on this "responsible person" role.
Can I ask what other people do and why (evidence base)?
Thanks
Carr
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