Vaccinations Quality Improvement Activity (QIA)

Healthier Together One Shot at a Time! Explore our comprehensive Vaccination Toolkit designed to support healthcare providers in improving immunization rates. Find free flyers, posters and more below to help with vaccination efforts.

Vaccinations: Keeping Dialysis Patients Protected

Infection is a leading cause of illness and death in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, who are immunocompromised and at higher risk, especially those on dialysis. Vaccines significantly reduce the threat of preventable diseases, yet vaccine hesitancy persists due to misinformation and lack of education. It's crucial to educate and encourage CKD patients to get vaccinated, as they remain vulnerable to infections like flu, pneumonia, and COVID-19. The Network will continue supporting patients, providers, and facilities to keep CKD patients informed and protected against these risks.

2024-2025 Goals
  • Ensure that a minimum of 80% of dialysis patients receive an influenza vaccination.
  • Achieve a 10% increase in the rate of dialysis patients that are fully vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia, from the baseline.

    *CDC guidance will be used to define “fully vaccinated.” There are multiple pathways to achieve “fully vaccinated” status for the pneumococcal vaccine. All pathways to “fully vaccinated” with count toward the measure goals.

 

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Free Vaccination Resource Library

Explore our comprehensive Vaccination Resource Library, designed to support healthcare providers in improving immunization rates for dialysis patients. Find free flyers, posters, and more below to assist with your vaccination efforts.

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