title: Planning and implementation of a student-led immunization clinic.
abstract: Students and faculty planned and implemented a pharmacist-led influenza clinic on election day. A needs assessment was conducted, and a core team was convened for planning and reaching out to health departments. Stakeholders helped to identify polling sites and obtain sponsorship for vaccinations. Standing orders and a protocol were considered and university legal counsel addressed potential liability issues. Volunteers were trained, and the event was promoted through media outlets. This pharmacist-led immunization clinic provided 153 vaccinations; 42 individuals received an influenza vaccination for the first time. Over 30 students and faculty members were involved in the clinic. Lessons learned, including challenges, opportunities, and practical recommendations, are provided for students and faculty pharmacists who wish to conduct similar programs.
authors: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USA.
authors: Christina J
authors: CJ
authors: Dang
authors: Janet E
authors: JE
authors: Dudley
authors: Hoai-An
authors: HA
authors: Truong
authors: Cynthia J
authors: CJ
authors: Boyle
authors: Cherokee
authors: C
authors: Layson-Wolf
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005178:Faculty / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013339:Students, Pharmacy; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D007252:Influenza Vaccines