Grant County Senior Center COVID Vaccination Project

a. In 2022, it became clear that the demand for vaccinations exceeded the 3 days per week that the program was scheduled. Would extending the schedule from 3 to 5 days per week in 2023 affect program capacity or utilization?

b. The DNP uses a decision matrix to assist in making the decision to extend the vaccination program schedule. Table 6.1 is the blank decision matrix. Place each of the following items in the appropriate sections of the matrix to support the DNP’s best decision.

i. Increase service availability to 5 days per week in 2023; ii. Consider requesting more funding to add more RNs to the project in 2024; iii. Ask senior center staff to remind people of the days that the vaccination clinic is open;

iv. Do nothing until grant reapplication for 2024.

c. Fill in the blank: The number of vaccinations provided per day per RN is an example of a _________ indicator. The dollar cost per vaccination provided in the project is an example of a _______ indicator.

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TABLE 6.1 Decision Matrix for Clerical Staffing, HealthFull Clinic, 2021 Urgent Less Urgent Do: Allocate DNPs to patient encounters to improve access and generate additional revenue. Decide: Hiring an additional DNP would be more costly than hiring for a clerical position and would improve current DNP productivity. Delete: Relieve DNPs of administrative tasks such as ordering DME and managing the supplies inventory. Important Less important Delegate: Hire clerical staff to manage administrative tasks currently assigned to DNPs.