Overview

As policies and laws related to vaccination change, pharmacists have increased opportunities to educate and vaccinate persons in their community. And with changes in available vaccines, immunization schedules, and dosing and administration recommendations, immunizing pharmacists have a responsibility to stay informed. This fourth edition of Immunization Handbook for Pharmacists (previously titled APhA's Immunization Handbook) provides practical and timely updates for pharmacists and pharmacy staff who are involved in pharmacy-based immunization services Updated throughout, the 20 chapters present a step-by- step process for developing and implementing immunization services. KEY FEATURES: - Guidelines, tips, and resources for building and sustaining a successful immunization practice and increasing vaccination rates - Practical advice for pharmacists, pharmacy managers and owners, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists involved in vaccine administration - Details on service implementation, including workflow models and standing orders - Revised storage, handling, and administration guidance - Modified billing information, codes, and resources - Vaccine safety, prevention of errors, and adverse event management - Complete product information on most of the vaccines licensed in the United States - New questions and answers from the Immunization Action Coalition's Ask the Experts forum.

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Author:   Lauren B. Angelo
Publisher:   American Pharmacists Association
Imprint:   American Pharmacists Association
Edition:   4th edition
ISBN:  

9781582123035

ISBN 10:   1582123039
Pages:   293
Publication Date:   30 March 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Guide to Tables and Figures Preface Program Development and Management 1. Immunization Advocacy - Guidelines, Resources, and Tips 2. Active Involvement as an Immunization and Public Health Provider 3. Staying Informed 4. Vaccine Supplies, Preparation, and Administration 5. Vaccine Storage and Handling 6. Creating Standing Orders and Protocols 7. Billing for the Vaccine Product and Administration 8. Record Keeping and Documentation 9. Marketing Immunization Services 10. Vaccine Reminder and Recall Systems 11. Roles for Technicians and Student Pharmacists Immunization Service and Delivery Options 12. Delivery and Workflow Models for Immunization Services 13. Vaccine Delivery in Off-Site Clinics 14. Travel Health and Vaccination Clinics Safety Measures 15. Prevention and Management of Adverse Events and Vaccine Errors 16. Recommendations for Immunocompromising and High-Risk Conditions 17. Infection Control in the Pharmacy Setting Immunization and Vaccine Product Information 18. Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations 19. Vaccine Product Information 20. Immunization Schedules Index.

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Lauren B. Angelo, PharmD, MBA, is Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois. She has taught the American Pharmacists Association’s Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program to pharmacists throughout the country and has been actively involved in developing the program content.

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