[MCOH-EH] Survey: COVID Vaccine administration/15 minute observation period

[Charles Hackett]

We follow 15 minute and 30 minute wait times
We have special clinics for those with a history of anaphylaxis to anything
requiring 30 minutes.
We also have a rapid response team in proximity.
We have had an employee have a serious allergic reaction post vaccine
Charlie Hackett MD, MPH
Lifespan

On Sun, Jan 3, 2021 at 11:36 AM Galaid Edward I <Edward.Galaid at rsfh.com>
wrote:

> Cross posting in OEM list and MCOH:
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> Colleagues:
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> I’ve heard from our operations people that our immunization administration
> through-put  has been throttled by the 15 minute observation time.
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> Specifically,  the rate limiting step is clearing space for those who are
> being observed post-administration for that 15 minute period.
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> Please respond to the following,  and I will report back aggregate results:
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>    1. We follow the 15 minute wait time for all who are vaccinated
>    2. We stratify need to be observed by risk of having a reaction, or
>    someone with underlying medical conditions that might result in a more
>    serious acute reaction
>    3. We have eliminated the waiting period.
>    4. Other solutions or comments:
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> Thanks for taking the time.
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> Ed Galaid
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> Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH, FACOEM
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> ABIM, ABPM (OM)
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> Medical Director, Occupational Medicine
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> Roper Saint Francis Healthcare
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> Charleston, SC 29401
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> Member, ACOEM Task Group on Law Enforcement Officer Health
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