Adult Immunizations Year 6 (2023-24)

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The National Association of Community Health Centers, (NACHC)  through the  Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation's Health  Adult and COVID-19 Immunization efforts  will build on previous accomplishments prioritizing the scale of clinical evidence, Justice-Equity-Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and applying implementation science for sustainability.  

In year 6, NACHC’s strategies focus work with primary care associations, health center-controlled networks, and health centers in evidence-based quality improvement to engage high risk vulnerable populations to address infectious disease prevented by immunizations.   

Results will include:  

Summarizing lessons learned from working with more than 80 health center sites over 5 years 

• An evidence- based multi method curriculum for health centers, primary care associations, and health center controlled-networks to improve and sustain immunization rates, including standard immunization practices, policies and prioritization of preventive health.  

• A quality improvement toolkit for health centers and networks to successfully standardize adult immunization practices in primary care: 

• Standardized data request form to advance data informed decision making. 

• Assessment forms for each Standard for Immunization Practice area to improve processes. 

• Manuscripts for Publication summarizing lessons learned. 

• National Communication strategy for health centers to improve Adult Immunization Practices 

 Health Equity and Vaccines 

• Standardized data request form to advance health equity data to close care gaps 

 To implement, scale and spread, NACHC will leverage its communication infrastructure, strategic partnerships, data-driven approach, and unique reach to the 1,400 health centers, 27,000 Clinicians, and 30,000,000 patients.