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Authors

  1. Fontanesi, John PhD
  2. De Guire, Michelle MPH, MSW
  3. Chiang, Janet MPH, SM
  4. Kopald, David
  5. Holcomb, Kathy MA
  6. Sawyer, Mark H. MD

Abstract

To examine how forms encountered during routine clinical activities impact a provider's immunization activity, workflow analysis was performed in nine community clinics and small private practices. Data gathered included the number, source, and nature of forms. A total of 200 forms were used by the nine clinics just for children under 35 months of age. These represent a real labor cost as well as an opportunity cost. Use of a single summary sheet, yearly review of the forms, and coordination of agency documentation efforts are recommended.