OBJECTIVES We designed and evaluated interventions to increase adult immunizations within inner-city health centers. METHODS Interventions included reminders, standing orders, and walk-in "flu shot clinics." Patients were surveyed and records evaluated. RESULTS Records from 1 center showed that immunization rates increased from 24% to 30% (P <.001) for patients aged 50 to 64 years and from ...

RFM (Recency, Frequency, Monetary) analysis is a method to identify high-response customers in marketing promotions, and to improve overall response rates, which is well known and is widely applied today. Less widely understood is the value of applying RFM scoring to a customer database and measuring customer profitability. RFM analysis is considered significant also for the banks and their spe...

Vaccine distribution programs have historically targeted individuals at high risk of complications due to influenza. Despite recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, vaccination coverage among high-risk populations has been generally low. This review systematically summarizes the recent literature evaluating programs in different settings, from within medical setti...

Influenza remains an important cause of illness and death in this country. Even though we have safe and effective vaccines, vaccination rates among the elderly and other high-risk groups remain static and well below national goals. Health care providers can boost these vaccination rates by educating themselves, by recommending that their patients be vaccinated, and by implementing evidence-base...

PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy and economic impact of a maximum of 2 doses of intraluminal volume 1 mg/1 mL dose alteplase for the clearance of occluded peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lines at a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). METHODS Open-label, nonrandomized quasi-experimental trial taking place over a 3-month period from December 2013 to March 2014. Patients had a s...

Pregnant women have an increased risk of influenza infection and complications. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices currently recommends vaccination for women who are pregnant during influenza season. The authors review the literature concerning influenza vaccine safety, effectiveness, and coverage rates during pregnancy, as well as opportunities to improve vaccination rates during...

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause genital warts and certain cancers. The HPV vaccine is effective in preventing many HPV-associated diseases, however, vaccination rates suggest many remain unprotected. This study examined successful strategies used by physicians to improve HPV vaccination rates. Providers with above average vaccination rates were identified. A represe...