Influenza Vaccination Standing Orders is a 1-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and used nation-wide.
Q: What are influenza vaccination standing orders?
A: Influenza vaccination standing orders are protocols that allow healthcare professionals to administer flu vaccines without a specific patient order.
Q: Who can administer flu vaccines under standing orders?
A: Under standing orders, registered nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals can administer flu vaccines.
Q: What are the benefits of influenza vaccination standing orders?
A: Influenza vaccination standing orders help streamline the vaccination process, improve vaccine coverage rates, and increase access to flu vaccines.
Q: Are influenza vaccination standing orders legal?
A: Yes, influenza vaccination standing orders are legal in the United States and are supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Q: Do patients need an individual order from a healthcare provider to receive a flu vaccine under standing orders?
A: No, patients do not need an individual order from a healthcare provider to receive a flu vaccine under standing orders.
Q: Can standing orders be used for other vaccines?
A: Yes, standing orders can be used for other vaccines besides the flu vaccine, as long as they follow the guidelines set by the CDC.
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