L.J Tan, MS, PhD Immunization Action Coalition Chief Strategy Officer THIS INITIATIVE IS BEING SUPPORTED BY A SPONSORSHIP FROM PFIZER

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1 L.J Tan, MS, PhD Immunization Action Coalition Chief Strategy Officer THIS INITIATIVE IS BEING SUPPORTED BY A SPONSORSHIP FROM PFIZER

2 Disclosure The Immunization Action Coalition has been responsible for all aspects of content development for the enclosed presentation and all other assets supporting the Take a Stand program. Any questions should be directed to the Immunization Action Coalition. Pfizer is supporting this initiative because it provides focus on the importance of adult immunization. Pfizer has had no role in the creation of content for this presentation or other assets supporting the Take a Stand program workshops and therefore accepts no responsibility for the content.

3 Outline Review the burden of adult vaccinepreventable diseases in the United States Review adult vaccination coverage in the United States Discuss standing orders and the components of a standing orders protocol Review evidence that standing orders improve vaccination rates How do standing orders benefit medical practices?

4 The Burden of Adult Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

5 Burden of Vaccine-preventable Disease Among U.S. Adults Influenza 3,000 to 49,000 total influenza-related deaths per year 1 80% 90% of deaths among adults 65 years and older 2 Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) 3 33,900 total cases/ 3,700 total deaths in % of IPD and nearly all IPD deaths among adults Pertussis in ~24,000 cases >5,000 among adults 20 years of age and older Hepatitis B 5 3,050 acute cases reported in 2013 ~19,800 estimated Zoster 6 ~1 million cases of zoster annually U.S. 1. CDC. Estimates of Deaths Associated with Seasonal Influenza United States, MMWR. 010;59(33): Kostova, D., et al. Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination in the United States, id= /journal.pone CDC. Active Bacterial Core Surveillance CDC Provisional Pertussis Surveillance Report. ds/pertuss-surv-report-2014.pdf. 5. CDC. Viral Hepatitis Surveillance United States. urveillance/commentary.htm#hepatitisb 6. CDC. Prevention of Herpes Zoster. MMWR (RR 5): 1 30.

6 Cost Burden of 4 Adult Vaccine-Preventable Diseases to the U.S. (65 years and older) McLaughlin, JM., Tan, L., et al J Prim Prev Aug;36(4): ~$15 billion annually based on zoster, pneumococcal disease, influenza, and pertussis

7 There are evidence-based adult vaccination recommendations

8 Recommended Adult Vaccines

9 Recommended Adult Vaccines (cont.)

10 The vaccines are effective

11 Vaccine Effectiveness in Adults Vaccine effectiveness (VE) varies by vaccine type, the disease outcome, and the age or health of the person vaccinated Zoster (shingles) VE: 51% against shingles, 66% against post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), and almost 80% against most prolonged and extreme cases of PHN 1 PCV13 (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) VE: 45% against vaccine-type pneumococcal pneumonia, and 75% against vaccine-type invasive pneumococcal disease among adults age 65 years 2 1 Oxman MN, et al. NEJM 2005;352: Bonten MJ, et al. NEJM 2015;372:

12 Vaccine Effectiveness in Adults (cont.) Influenza vaccine: varies annually based on antigenic match and also age and health of person being vaccinated about 60 70% in younger adults and about 30% in adults 65 years and older against medically-attended influenza with a good match 1 Hepatitis B vaccine: 90% effectiveness after completing a 3-dose series, though lower in persons with diabetes (e.g., 90% with diabetes and age <40 years, 80% with diabetes and years, 65% if years and <40% if 70 years or older 2 ) 1. CDC. Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices United States, MMWR 2013; 62(RR07); CDC. Use of hepatitis B vaccine for adults with diabetes mellitus. MMWR 2011;60:

13 Vaccination of Pregnant Women: Two-For-One Influenza vaccination of pregnant women Reduce risk of influenza illness in pregnant women Reduce risk of influenza illness, fevers and influenza hospitalizations in infants during first 6 months of life Vaccinate with inactivated flu vaccine (not live vaccine) during pregnancy 1 Tdap vaccination of pregnant women Vaccinate in 3 rd trimester to transfer antibody to infant prior to birth Prevents pertussis in mom and protects infant Tdap vaccination during pregnancy estimated to be 93% effective in preventing pertussis in infants <2 months old 2 Pregnant women should NOT routinely receive any live vaccines (e.g., live influenza vaccine, MMR, varicella or shingles vaccines) 1. CDC. MMWR 2014; 63(32); Dabrera G, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2015; 60 (3):

14 Yet We Are Failing to Vaccinate our Adult Population!

15 Adult Immunization Coverage Rates, National Health Interview Surveys, Tetanus past 10y, age 65 Tetanus past 10y, age Pneumococcal, age 65 Pneumococcal, age at high risk Zoster, age % 37.5% 70.3% New Mexico 2014 coverage in red : Healthy People 2020 target Percent Williams, W.W. et al. MMWR Surveillance Summary 2016;65:1 36.

16 Adults with Diabetes Who Received 3 Doses Hepatitis B Vaccine, by Age, National Health Interview Surveys, yrs yrs Percent Williams, W.W. et al. MMWR Surveillance Summary 2016;65:1 36.

17 Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among U.S. Adults, Past Four Seasons - BRFSS Group (%) (%) (%) (%) Persons > 18 yrs * Persons yrs, all Persons yrs, high risk Persons yrs * Persons 65 yrs * Persons 65 yrs (N.M.) * * Statistically significant declines from the previous season.

18 Ramifications Exist When We Fail to Vaccinate Adults Beyond the impact to the health of the public, our ineffectiveness in immunizing adults: Creates disincentive for manufacturers to enter the market Leaves the chronically ill vulnerable Creates disparities in access to care Absence of commitment exacerbates existing barriers to immunization for those in the lower socio-economic strata and for racial and ethnic minorities

19 Vaccination Disparities National Health Interview Survey 2013* Vaccination Group % Vaccinated Whites Disparity, Blacks Disparity, Hispanics Disparity, Asians Pneumo, HR yrs Pneumo, 65 yrs Tetanus, yrs Tetanus, yrs Tetanus, 65 yrs Tdap, 19 yrs Tdap, yrs Tdap, 65 yrs HepA, yrs HepB, yrs Herpes Zoster, 60 yrs HPV, Females yrs Tdap, HCP 19 yrs HepB, HCP 19 yrs *Williams, W.W., et al MMWR 64(04);95-102

20 Other Ramifications Exist By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail - Benjamin Franklin Leaves us vulnerable during times of crisis when the ability to reach 250 million adults with vaccines/medications is crucial Pandemic influenza Our failure to successfully immunize adults in healthy times predicts our failure to immunize them in times of crisis

21 Factors Associated with Low Vaccination Among Adults Patient factors May not have regular health care provider or only see specialists Inconvenient access, competing social and economic demands Many adults years of age still unaware of ACA vaccination coverage, and many still remain uninsured Provider factors Many other health issues compete with preventive services Lack of provider recommendation Lack of effective reminders to offer vaccinations System factors Fewer requirements for vaccination (e.g., by employers) State regulations differ on who can vaccinate and what vaccines are allowed (e.g., pharmacists, visiting nurse associations) Complex adult vaccine schedule

22 Meta-Analysis of Interventions to Increase Use of Adult Immunization Intervention Odds Ratio* Organizational change (e.g., standing orders, separate clinics devoted to prevention) 16.0 Provider reminder 3.8 Provider education 3.2 Patient financial incentive 3.4 Patient reminder 2.5 Patient education 1.3 *Compared to usual care or control group, adjusted for all remaining interventions Stone E. Ann Intern Med 136:641-51, 2002

23 New NVAC Standards for Adult Immunization Practice Calls to action for health care professionals Assess immunization status of all patients in every clinical encounter. Strongly recommend vaccines that patients need. Administer needed vaccines or refer to a provider who can immunize. Document vaccines given to patients, including entering them into immunization registries when available.

24 So here s where we are with adult vaccine preventable diseases Substantial burden of disease in adults for which vaccines are available Vaccination rates low among adults in U.S. New Standards for Adult Immunization Practice emphasize the importance of assessing need for vaccines and providing vaccinations Without assessment, it s hard to vaccinate!

25 What can we do? U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force highlights the use of systems-based interventions to improve immunization rates, including the implementation of standing orders Many tools and resources available to: Educate patients on the importance of vaccination Take A Stand : first of its kind national initiative to assist practices to implement vaccination standing orders

26 What are standing orders?

27 Standing Orders What Are They? Written protocols, approved by a physician or other authorized practitioner, that authorize nurses, pharmacists, or other health care personnel (where allowed by state law,) to: Assess a patient s need for vaccination Administer the vaccine without a clinician s direct involvement with the individual patient at the time of the interaction

28 Significance of State Law Immunization Practice = Medical Practice All states have laws governing how physicians delegate medical tasks to health professionals Laws may address: The medical practice eligible for delegation Which professionals may participate Level of required supervision Where the practice may occur Broad variability among states No state authorizes all NPHPs to assess, prescribe and administer vaccines

29 Immunization Practice: New Mexico Professional Assessment Prescription Administration Certified Nurse Midwife Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist OWN AUTHORITY OWN AUTHORITY OWN AUTHORITY Medical Assistant DELEGATED DELEGATED DELEGATED Registered Nurse DELEGATED OWN AUTHORITY SILENT DELEGATED Pharmacist SILENT DELEGATED DELEGATED Physician Assistant DELEGATED DELEGATED DELEGATED Practical Nurse DELEGATED SILENT SILENT

30 Immunization Practice in Law: New Mexico Professional Certified Nurse Midwife Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Practitioner Medical Assistant Practical Nurse Registered Nurse Pharmacist Physician Assistant Summary May Assess patients, Prescribe and Administer drugs and medication under own authority as outlined in the New Mexico Midwives Association in diverse settings. May perform a medical act that a reasonable and prudent physician would find within the scope of sound medical judgment to delegate. The delegating physician is responsible for the medical acts and must be present in the office when the medical act is performed by the Medical Assistant. May assess patients under direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. May participate in the development and modification of patient s care plan May Assess patients under own authority and administer medications (vaccines under case law) as prescribed by an authorized professional. May Prescribe and Administer vaccines and immunizations in accordance with written Protocols. May perform only acts as assigned by the supervising physician. May Prescribe and Administer dangerous drugs under direction of supervising physician

31 Standing Orders A Solution to Missed Opportunities & Low Immunization Rates! The goal of using standing orders is to increase vaccination coverage by: Reducing missed opportunities in your practice Routinizing vaccination by making it a program rather than relying on an individual clinician s order for each dose of vaccine Empowering nurses (or other legally qualified individuals) to manage your vaccination program Freeing up clinician time

32 Who Recommends Use of Standing Orders? Community Preventive Services Task Force Recommends standing orders to increase vaccination coverage among adults and children on the basis of strong evidence of effectiveness. Applicable to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings where improvements in coverage are needed. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommends standing orders for influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations and several other adult vaccines. And the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

33 US Community Services Task Force: Healthcare Provider- or System-Based Strategies Intervention Provider reminder systems when used alone Provider assessment and feedback Standing orders Provider education when used alone Health care-based interventions when implemented in combination Status of Task Force Review Recommended (Strong evidence) Recommended (Strong evidence) Recommended (Strong evidence) Insufficient evidence Recommended (Strong evidence)

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36 Use of Standing Orders In 2009, only 42% of physicians reported using standing orders for adult influenza vaccination Only 23% reported consistently using standing orders for both influenza vaccine and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine Zimmerman et al. Am J Prev Med 2011; 40(2):144-8

37 Use of Standing Orders Most important factors associated with greater likelihood of a practice consistently using standing orders: Being aware of the ACIP recommendations or Medicare regulations regarding adult immunizations Agreeing that standing orders are effective and having an office staff that works well together and is open to innovation Being a family physician Having an electronic medical record Having two or more clinical staff per physician having an immunization champion in the practice Zimmerman et al. Am J Prev Med 2011; 40(2):144-8

38 Use of Standing Orders Lack of standing orders implementation may be due to: Weak or no organizational support Small size of the clinical support staff relative to providers Concerns about legal ramifications of SOs Zimmerman et al. Am J Prev Med 2011; 40(2):144-8

39 Barriers to the Use of Standing Orders Yonas et al. J Healthcare Quality 2012;34:34-42

40 Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Established by National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (1986) Provides no-fault compensation for specified injuries that are temporally related to specified vaccinations Program has greatly reduced the risk of litigation for both providers and vaccine manufacturers Covers all routinely recommended childhood vaccines, including those administered to adults

41 What are the components of a standing orders protocol?

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43 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol A comprehensive standing order should include these elements: Who is targeted to receive the vaccine How to determine if a patient needs or should receive a particular vaccination (e.g., indications, contraindications, and precautions) Provision of any federally required information (e.g., Vaccine Information Statement) Procedures for preparing and administering the vaccine (e.g., vaccine name, schedule for vaccination, appropriate needle size, vaccine dosage, route of administration)

44 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (cont.) A comprehensive standing order should include these elements: How to document vaccination in the patient record A protocol for the management of any medical emergency related to the administration of the vaccine How to report possible adverse events occurring after vaccination Authorization by a physician or other authorized practitioner

45 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (1) Who is targeted to receive the vaccine assessing the need

46 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (2) How to determine if the patient can receive a particular vaccination (e.g., screen for contraindications and precautions)

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48 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (3) Provision of federally required information: the Vaccine Information Statement

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50 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (4) Prepare to administer the vaccine (e.g., by choosing appropriate vaccine product, needle size, and route of administration)

51 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (5) Specific guidance for administration of the vaccine (e.g., right patient, right vaccine, right age group, right dose, right route, and right site)

52 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (6) How to document vaccination in the patient record

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54 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (7) A protocol for the management of any medical emergency related to the administration of the vaccine

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56 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (8) How to report possible adverse events occurring after vaccination

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58 Components of a Standing Orders Protocol (9) Authorization: In general, standing orders are approved by an institution, physician, or authorized practitioner. State law or a regulatory agency might authorize other healthcare professionals to sign standing orders.

59 Do standing orders improve vaccination rates?

60 Are Standing Orders Effective? Based on a review of 29 studies ( ) that examined standing orders either alone or combined with other activities, the Community Preventive Services Task Force found: Used alone, standing orders increased adult vaccination coverage by a median of 17 percentage points (range, 13% to 30%) Used in combination with other interventions,* standing orders increased adult vaccination coverage by a median of 31 percentage points (range, 13% to 43%) * Such as expanding access in healthcare settings, client reminder and recall systems, clinic-based education, provider education, provider reminder and recall systems, or provider assessment plus feedback

61 Are Standing Orders Effective? (cont.) Based on a review of 29 studies ( ) that examined standing orders either alone or combined with other activities, the Community Preventive Services Task Force found:* Standing orders were effective in increasing vaccination rates when implemented in a range of clinical settings, among various providers and patient populations Standing orders were effective for vaccine delivery to children (universally recommended vaccinations) and adults (influenza and pneumococcal) And a study modeling influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in the over 65 population also showed cost effectiveness - $14,171 per quality adjusted life-year (QALY) gained # * # Lin et al. Am J Manag Care. 2013;19(1):e30-e37

62 Example 1: Use of Standing Orders for Influenza Vaccine in an Ambulatory Care Setting No Standing Order Standing Order Percentage of Patients Vaccinated With and Without a Standing Order Goebel LJ et al. J Am Geriatr Soc 2005;53:

63 Example 2: Impact of Standing Orders on Adolescent Vaccination Rates, Denver Health, 2013

64 How do standing orders benefit medical practices?

65 Standing Orders in Clinical Practice Efficiency Clinician time is not required to assess vaccination needs and issue verbal or written orders to vaccinate Nurses (or others) take charge of vaccination program Increased number of patients seen = increased income stream Patient safety Improved vaccine coverage, less vaccine-preventable disease

66 Implementing Standing Orders in Your System and/or Practice

67 IAC s Brand New Standing Orders Implementation Guidance org/catg.d/p3067.pdf 70

68 10 Steps For Implementing Standing Orders 1. Discuss the benefits of implementing standing orders protocols with the leadership (medical director, clinicians, clinic manager, lead nurses) in your medical setting. Perform audit of current immunization rates 2. Identify the person who will take the lead and be in charge of your standing orders program. 3. Reach agreement about which vaccine(s) your practice will administer using standing orders. 4. Create standing orders protocols for the vaccine(s) you want to administer.

69 10 Steps For Implementing Standing Orders 5. Hold a meeting to explain your new standing orders program to all staff members. 6. Determine the role various staff members will play in implementing/using standing orders. 7. Determine your standing orders operational strategy. 8. Identify strategies and publicize your program to your patients. 9. Start vaccinating! 10. Review your progress.

70 Summary: Standing Orders Protocols Standing orders can improve vaccine coverage levels among adults in a variety of settings Use of standing orders is endorsed by major vaccine policy-making institutions Standing orders are not difficult to implement, but require the buy in of everyone in the office Use of standing orders is facilitated by having an Immunization Champion on the staff

71 Standing Orders for all routine vaccines are available on the IAC website

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