RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR INTERNAL POD OPERATIONS

• Published in: Recommended Infrastructure Standards for Mass Antibiotic Dispensing p. 33
• Main Authors: Christopher Nelson, Edward W. Chan, Anita Chandra, Paul Sorensen, Henry H. Willis, Katherine Comanor, Hayoung Park, Karen A. Ricci, Leah B. Caldarone, Molly Shea, John A. Zambrano, Lydia Hansell
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 10.10.2008
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In routine circumstances, such as annual influenza vaccination clinics, PODs might include a fairly broad range of functions, including thorough client education and detailed screening for contraindications. In such circumstances, PODs prioritize accuracy over speed. In contrast, during a large-scal...