Flu Vaccination Competency: self-assessment

Introduction
The vaccination techniques course is designed to prepare the candidate to:

  • Undergo practical assessment when the candidate is assessed as competent to perform vaccination without supervision.

In order to ensure:

  • The safe practice of the procedure of vaccination and
  • That candidate understands the implications of performing vaccination.

Not every pharmacist will be required to undertake annual, classroom based training. In order to ensure competence, keep your knowledge up to date and confirm the correct procedures are being adhered to, it is essential you carry out this Vaccination Competence Self-Assessment.

Competency self-assessments are designed to provide consistency in the process and recording of assessments, which will ensure uniform standards of practice in assessing the procedure of vaccination.

They aim to:

  • Improve service provision and quality of care
  • Provide equality of assessment
  • Identify roles, responsibilities and limitations
  • Identify individual learning needs
  • Promote individual staff development
  • Provide constructive feedback and review
  • Provide evidence of personal development and knowledge
  • Support career progression
  • Achieve performance related safety

You have agreed to undertake a self-assessment of your competencies in performing vaccination. Each of the following competencies must be achieved before you are deemed competent, and all sections should be completed.

Knowledge
I confirm I undertook a recognised flu vaccination training course in 2012 and/or 2013 and I confirm that the training course included a practical session on vaccination techniques. / Yes / No
I understand the professional implications of performing this procedure. / Yes / No
I understand the importance of ensuring correct storage and handling of vaccines. / Yes / No
I understand local and national guidelines for vaccination. / Yes / No
I understand the potential complications associated with vaccination. / Yes / No
Performance
Do I ask the patient to state their full name? / Yes / No
Do I explain the procedure to the patient, obtain consent and make the patient comfortable? / Yes / No
Do I assemble the appropriate equipment? / Yes / No
Do I wash my hands prior to the procedure? / Yes / No
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy in selecting the most appropriate site for vaccination? / Yes / No
Do I choose the appropriate equipment relevant to the technique? / Yes / No
Do I don appropriate gloves (non-sterile, vinyl)? / Yes / No
Carrying out the vaccination
Do I take appropriate steps to reassure the patient and minimise discomfort? / Yes / No
Do I check the expiry date on all equipment and correctly assemble equipment? / Yes / No
Do I demonstrate a technique that minimizes hand changes and ensures stability of the needle within the punctured area? / Yes / No
Do I dispose of sharps directly into a sharps container at the point of procedure? / Yes / No
Do I ensure patient is comfortable and waste disposed of as per policy? / Yes / No
Do I document details in patients’ clinical record? / Yes / No

I self-certify that I am competent in administering seasonal influenza vaccinations and do not require practical training this year Yes No

Date self-assessment completed: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Any training needs identified following self-assessment: ……………………………………………………………………

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