Exploring the feasibility of integrating barcode scanning technology into vaccine inventory recording in seasonal influenza vaccination clinics

• Published in: Vaccine Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 794 - 802
• Main Authors: Pereira, Jennifer A, Quach, Susan, Hamid, Jemila S, Heidebrecht, Christine L, Quan, Sherman D, Nassif, Jane, Diniz, Amanda Jane, Van Exan, Robert, Malawski, Jeffrey, Gentry, Adrian, Finkelstein, Michael, Guay, Maryse, Buckeridge, David L, Bettinger, Julie A, Kalailieff, Donna, Kwong, Jeffrey C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 17.01.2012; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Allergy and Immunology; Automatic data processing; Bar codes; barcoding; Clinics; Drug Storage - methods; Drug Storage - standards; Efficiency; Equipment and Supplies; Feasibility studies; Health Personnel; Human; Human error; Humans; Immunization; Influenza; Influenza Vaccines - administration & dosage; inventories; Inventory; Medical research; menu planning; Motor vehicle fleets; Ontario; Personal Satisfaction; Public health; readability; Scanners; surveys; vaccination; Vaccination - standards; Vaccines; Ontario; Canada; PECS; Human; Immunization; National Advisory Committee on Immunization; Protocol for Electronic Clinic Systems; Feasibility studies; Global Trade Identification Number; VIDS; Vaccines; Computer System Usability Questionnaire; Public Health Agency of Canada; Automatic data processing; CSUQ; GTIN; Influenza; public health unit; Automated Identification of Vaccines Project Advisory Task Group; AIVP ATG; PHU; NACI; Vaccine Identification Database System; PHAC
• ISSN: 0264-410X; 1873-2518
• DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.11.043

Highlights ► Feasibility studies to examine barcode scanning of vaccines into inventory. ► Demonstrated good barcode readability and favorable user perceptions. ► Scanning every vial can be time-consuming for mass clinics. ► Modifying process will improve feasibility and facilitate future adoption.