The forms that bind: multiple data forms result in internal disaggregation of immunization information.
To examine how forms encountered during routine clinical activities impact a provider's immunization activity, workflow analysis was performed in nine community clinics and small private practices. Data gathered included the number, source, and nature of forms. A total of 200 forms were used by the nine clinics just for children under 35 months of age. These represent a real labor cost as well as an opportunity cost. Use of a single summary sheet, yearly review of the forms, and coordination of agency documentation efforts are recommended.
Fontanesi
John
J
School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA.
De Guire
Michelle
M
Chiang
Janet
J
Kopald
David
D
Holcomb
Kathy
K
Sawyer
Mark H
MH
D002140:California; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004282:Documentation; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007223:Infant; D011635:Public Health Administration; D016526:Workload