D1 – Creation and Implementation of a Homebound Vaccination Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Any Questions regarding this presentation can be sent to maria.muraca@nygh.on.ca
1. It takes a team: collaboration inside and out
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This webinar will be available for a limited time after the conference- don’t miss it on Wednesday October 12th during the conference!
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- Style: Workshop (session is structure for interaction and/or hands-on learning opportunities)
- Focus: Practical (e.g. Presentation on how to implement programs and/or practices in the team environment)
- Target Audience: Leadership, Clinical providers
Learning Objectives
- Describe the planning, implementation and impact of mobile vaccination strategies
- Investigate the applicability of such mechanisms beyond the pandemic to help address the health equity gaps our community
- Demonstrate how the collaboration between different health sectors led to the success of the program
- Investigate the sustainability and applicability of such mechanisms beyond the pandemic to our community.
Summary/Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, NYTHP identified the need to deliver vaccines to various patient populations with person-centered approach in order to reduce barriers in accessing care. One such population was our community’s homebound patients, a high-risk group who would benefit from timely access to vaccinations. This presentation aims to provide insight into our organization’s journey of planning, developing, and implementing a vaccine strategy that addressed the challenge of equity in the delivery of health care. An exploration into the process of implementing this program including challenges will be shared. Lessons learned will provide considerations for future vaccination related strategies, as well as insights into the scalability of increasing this program into the broader community.
Presenters
- Maria Muraca, MSc, MD, CCFP, FCFP, Medical Director, North York Family Health Team
- Rebecca Stoller MD, CCFP, FCFP, Co-chair, Primary Care Advisory Council, NYTHP North York Family Health Team, North York Toronto Health Partners
Authors
- Jacqueline DeSousa Casal, Logistic Coordinator Vaccine Program, NYTHP, North York General Hospital
- Orna Hollander, Logistic Coordinator Vaccine Program, NYTHP, North York General Hospital
- Joyce Lo, Project Manager, North York Family Health Team
- Nureen Ladha, Clinical Manager, North York Family Health Team
- Neil Shah, ED/CEO, North York Family Health Team
- Kyla Behar, Manger, Community Vaccine Program, North York General Hospital/NYTHPINE