5 Things Hospitals Need to Know About Managing COVID-19 Vaccines From Wolters Kluwer

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now that the FDA has approved two different COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use, Annie Lambert, PharmD, BCSCP, clinical program manager, Wolters Kluwer, Health advises that hospitals keep in mind the following five things when managing the vaccine doses:

1. Expect systems to evolve:
   Surprise: extra doses! Empower pharmacy administrators to make changes to keep up with information changing daily
2. Track everything digitally:
   Hardcopy or Excel temperature monitoring and storage management tracking is not enough. Cloud-based tools ensure access anywhere, increase visibility and automate vaccine management workflow
3. Streamline & standardize compounding processes:
   Ensure standardized vaccine preparation and dilution, and control beyond-use dates to cut waste.
4. Keep up competencies:
   Update and schedule custom competencies on vaccine storage, dispensing, and administration  
5. Data, Data, Data:
   Report results effectively on compliance, completion volume, staff training, and quality

For additional information on how to manage COVID-19 vaccines visit here. To speak with Annie Lambert, please contact Ashley Beine.