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Breakout Sessions A (9:50 – 11:00) and C (2:20 – 3:30) (Return to Agenda)

A-1 & C-1 Closing the Gap: Regional and Ethnic Disparities in Adult Immunization Rates

Learning Objectives:

This session focused on exploring regional and ethnic disparities in adult immunization rates. Presentations demonstrated ethnic and regional disparities in immunization rates; explored potential reasons underlying disparities; and highlighted effective strategies, interventions, and resources. Community and provider-based strategies used to reach urban and rural ethnic communities (African American, Hispanic, and Asian American) were highlighted.

By the end of the session, participants were able to:

• Describe potential reasons for regional and ethnic variations in adult immunization rates
• Discuss one or more effective strategies for reducing disparities in adult immunization rates
• Identify two or more resources they can use to support efforts to reduce regional and ethnic disparities in adult immunization rates

Presentations:

• Mississippi READII Campaign: Racial & Ethnic Adult Disparities in Immunization Initiative - Joan Clayton-Davis, MA
• Impact of Provider-Based Interventions on Influenza Coverage Levels among African American and Hispanic Seniors - Mila Verdugo, MPH
• 3 for Life: Hepatitis B Testing and Vaccination of Asian Americans in a Community Setting - Janet Zola, MPH

Session Coordinator:
Julia Heinzerling, MPH - Immunize LA Kids Coalition, South Los Angeles Health Projects/Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

A-2 & C-2 Vaccinating Healthcare Workers

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants were able to:

• Identify vaccinations that are recommended and/or required for health care workers in CA
• Apply effective strategies to improve vaccination of health care workers
• Understand expectations regarding JCAHO expectations and SB 739

Presentations:

• Overview of Mandated and Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers - Stephen Parodi, MD
• Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Employee Influenza Immunization Program - Connie Perez-English, RN

Session Coordinators:
Lisa Brill, MPH, MPP - Regional Call Center Operations, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Christine Garcia, MPH - Community Health Promotion Specialist, County of San Diego Immunization Branch

A-3 & C-3 Pandemic Influenza Planning: An Overiew and Update on National, California and Private Sector Preparedness Efforts

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants were able to:

• Understand what pandemic influenza is and the planning efforts to date
• Understand the key areas of focus at the national, state, county and health care system level
• Identify what remains to be done in order for our health system to optimize its readiness for such a disaster

Presentations:

• Pandemic Influenza: An Update - Litjen (L.J.) Tan, PhD
• Pandemic Influenza: Hospital Planning - Cheryl Starling, RN

Session Coordinators:
Laura Peterson, MA - Sr. Project Manager, Kaiser Permanente

A-4 & C-4 Vaccinating Outside of the Box: A Look at Non-Traditional Settings for Adult Vaccinations

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the session, participants were able to:

• Briefly describe the recommended immunizations for the adolescent and young adult populations
• Identify barriers to reaching adolescent and young adult populations
• Brainstorm potential strategies to reach targeted populations

Presentations:

• Vaccinating Outside of the Box: A Look at Non-Traditional Settings for Adult Hepatitus A and B Vaccination Programs - A. Nelson El Amin, MD, MPH
• California Adult Immunization Summit - Vaccinating Outside the Box - Chuck Hackett and Holden Quayle

Session Coordinators:
Nisha Gandhi, MPH - Adult Immunization Coordinator, Immunization Branch, California Department of Health Services