Mark of Excellence

mark of excellence

Mark of Excellence is a partnership with community vaccinators to respond to public concerns about safety of influenza vaccinations in outreach settings (grocery stores, retail sites, pharmacies, and drop-in clinics). As part of the program the MDH Immunization Program provides training and site visits to assure that vaccines provided outside of a regular clinic setting are handled and administered according to best practices. Mark of Excellence is a voluntary, quality assurance program.

Goals

  1. Create a unique program just for community vaccinators.
  2. Provide training to community vaccinators who deliver influenza vaccine in non-traditional settings. 
  3. Increase consumer confidence in influenza clinics in alternative or outreach settings.

Core components

  • Training
    Includes information on the following:
    • Proper storage, handling, and transportation of vaccines
    • Guidelines for documentation and administration
    • Information from the MN Boards of Nursing and Pharmacy
    • Recommendations for influenza and pneumococcal vaccine
    • Hiring practices
    • Immunization registry
    • Find-A-Flu Clinic website
  • Site Visit
    During the site visit staff will review storage, handling and transportation policies, and documentation practices. Staff will then make appropriate recommendations and distribute related materials.
  • Completion of training and site visit
    Community vaccinators who attend training and complete a site visit will receive:
    • Mark of Excellence certificate
    • Buttons and posters
    • Mark of Excellence logo
    • Designated mark on the Find-a-Flu Clinic web site

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Additional Resources

  • Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
    Information regarding the activities of the Board, pharmacy regulations for the State of Minnesota, and points of contact for the Board and staff. Attention: Non-MDH link

Updated Monday, 01-Aug-2011 11:23:44 CDT