NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) SOP prepared by (full name) Signature PURPOSE SCOPE GUIDANCE NOTES Position in pharmacy business Date of SOP preparation To ensure that the Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service is operated in a safe, effective, systematic and efficient way which complies with the minimum requirements contained in this standard operating procedure (SOP), the Flu Vaccination Advanced Service Specification and its associated Patient Group Direction (PGD). This procedure covers the provision of the Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service at the pharmacy premises. This SOP has been designed to be used within a community pharmacy premises o The SOP should be tailored, where appropriate, to reflect processes in individual pharmacies o Changes to the SOP should be considered carefully as some processes are based on legislative requirements or good practice recommendations This SOP should be used in conjunction with the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” and the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service Patient Group Direction (PGD)” This SOP is not designed to be used as a legal document; rather it is designed to help community pharmacists adopt best practices in the administration of the flu vaccination; relevant legislation should be referred to if necessary The SOP should be agreed with the superintendent pharmacist /pharmacy owner © The National Pharmacy Association. September 2015. Produced by the Pharmacy Services Team. Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 1 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Preparing for the service *KEY: P = Pharmacist / PT = Pharmacy Team / SP = Superintendent Pharmacist / PO = Pharmacy Owner Action / Procedure 1) Undertake and complete appropriate vaccination training (face-to-face or online refresher), including recognition and management of anaphylaxis; undertake and complete appropriate training for working under PGDs for supply/administration of medicines; ensure you are competent in the use of PGDs Who?* P Explanation / Guidance / Support 2) Complete and sign the Community Pharmacy Seasonal Flu Vaccination Advanced Service Declaration of Competence (DoC) P 3) Retain a copy of the completed and signed DoC(s) on the pharmacy premises SP/PO/P SP/PO/P 4) Have ready SOPs for handling and storage of vaccines including management of cold chain, and needlestick injury Refer to the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification”, the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” and the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) “Briefing 053/15: Guidance on the seasonal influenza Vaccination Advanced Service” for further information Refer to “The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) competency framework for health professionals using patient group directions” Requirement under the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” See Appendix 1 Requirement under the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” See Appendix 1 NPA SOPs available for: o “Needlestick Injury and Biohazard Spillage SOP” o “ Vaccination services SOP (2015/15): cold chain” Ensure that these SOPs are up-to-date, have been read and understood by all members of the pharmacy team, signed, are within easy access and are implemented as appropriate © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 2 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) 5) Advise all staff involved in delivering vaccination services to consider being vaccinated against hepatitis B; provide adequate information about hepatitis B infection, the vaccine, risks, benefits, risk associated with accidental needle-stick injuries and contracting hepatitis B to allow individuals to make an informed decision 6) Download a copy of the National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination PGD from the NHS England website, read the PGD, print off a copy of the PGD and complete the ‘Practitioner’ declaration 7) Ensure that the ‘Authorising Manager’ declaration’ is completed SP/PO P Further information can be found in “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” Chapter 12 See Appendix 2 for NPA guidance Ensure that you fully understand the content of the PGD, including patient eligibility, the inclusion and exclusion criteria and recordkeeping requirements Completing the ‘Practitioner’ declaration confirms that you have read and understood the content of the PGD, and that you are willing and competent to work within the requirements of the PGD It is up to the pharmacy contractor to determine who the ‘Authorising Manager’ for their organisation is Where the pharmacist who will be administering the vaccines is also the superintendent pharmacist / pharmacy owner / pharmacy contractor, then the authorising manager may be the same individual as the ‘Practitioner’ pharmacist (however, the signing of both the ‘Practitioner’ declaration’ and the ‘Authorising Manager’ declaration by the same individual should be avoided wherever possible) Signing the ‘Authorising Manager’ declaration confirms that the named ‘Practitioner’ pharmacist has been assessed as competent to work under the PGD, and that the named pharmacist has the organisation’s approval to do so See Appendix 1 SP/PO/P © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 3 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Delivering the service *KEY: P = Pharmacist / PT = Pharmacy Team / SP = Superintendent Pharmacist / PO = Pharmacy Owner Action / Procedure Who?* 1) Ensure that the working area in the consultation room is cleaned and disinfected (if necessary) and is presentable for the patient 2) Take the following steps: Remove the flu vaccine from the fridge about ten minutes before administration Ensure a tray containing at least two in-date adrenaline 1:1000 injections (for example, ampoules (with relevant needles and syringes) OR two autoinjectors each of different strengths) are within reach and readily available in case of an emergency (and a resuscitation mask, if available) If there is insufficient or no stock of adrenaline 1:1000 available in the pharmacy, DO NOT administer any vaccines In another tray ensure you have the flu vaccine and cotton wool ready Check the sharps bin is within easy reach Make sure other members of the pharmacy team are available / within earshot 3) When the patient arrives for their appointment, direct patient to the consultation room P P Explanation / Guidance / Support PT Vaccine should be at room temperature before administration All necessary equipment should be placed nearby including sharps bins and access to adrenaline is readily available in case of an emergency If there is insufficient or no stock of adrenaline 1:1000 in the pharmacy, defer the appointment until you have sufficient stock of adrenaline in stock, or refer the patient to another service provider Refer to Chapter 8 “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” for management of adverse reactions following vaccination Refer to the NPA SOP “Needlestick Injury and Biohazard Spillage SOP” Any patient concerns should be addressed prior to vaccination In the case of an emergency, staff may need to be summoned, for example, to call for an ambulance Refer to the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” and the “General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Registered Premises” for details on premises requirements This is to ensure patient confidentiality and privacy is maintained throughout the service provision © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 4 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) 4) Assess patient eligibility to receive the flu vaccination under the NHS Advanced Service — patient must be aged 18 years or over to be eligible for this service P 5) Discuss background of the flu vaccine, possible side effects of the vaccine and potential for anaphylactic reaction(s) P 6) Ensure that the Flu Vaccination Record and Consent Form are completed by the patient P Refer to Annex A of the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” for patients who are eligible to receive the flu vaccination under the Advanced Service The Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for each vaccine and the contraindications listed in the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” should also be referred to when assessing patient suitability for receiving the vaccine The service should only be provided to those that are eligible —users of the Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD should be aware that they only have permission to immunise certain eligible groups that they are commissioned to immunise Provide the relevant patient information leaflet (PIL) for the flu vaccine to the patient to read through and discuss with the pharmacist if required Advise patients about the action(s) which may need to be taken in the event of an adverse event and in the management of side effects If the patient is unsuitable for vaccination under the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” , explain why and refer them to their local GP surgery (or if the pharmacy offers a private flu PGD service, this can be offered to the patient as an option) The patient must sign the consent form prior to vaccination, without exception; if patient consent is not given, the service cannot proceed The consent covers the sharing of information with the patient’s GP practice and NHS England for the purpose of post payment verification The Flu Vaccination Record form should be reviewed to confirm patient suitability for vaccination Each patient is required to complete a consent form before the vaccine can be administered — the consent form is part of the national Flu © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 5 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Vaccination Record and Consent Form (Annex D of the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification”) 7) Explain to the patient what will happen during the vaccination and how long it is likely to take including waiting time afterwards 8) Remove the vaccine from its packaging and check that it is not frozen or contains particles P The patient may be in a hurry and unable to stay in the pharmacy for the required period (15 minutes) after the vaccine is administered P Frozen vaccines or those that have suspended particles within them may have become denatured and unstable leading to loss of potency and this could cause a possible increase in adverse reactions The freezing of vaccines may also cause hairline cracks in the container which could allow for microbial contamination of the vaccine SPC’s are available from : www.medicines.org.uk/emc/ Vaccines should be shaken well to ensure suspension is homogeneously mixed before administration 9) Check the appearance of the vaccine against the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) of the particular brand of vaccine you are using 10) Flick/tap the top of the vaccine gently to expel any air bubbles 11) Ensure you wash and dry your hands prior to administering the vaccine P P P Please refer to the NPA SOPs on “Vaccination Services SOP (2015/16): hand hygiene” This should be carried out both before and after each patient is vaccinated 12) Check which arm the patient wishes to have the vaccine administered in to P Local tenderness at the injection site, for example, pain, swelling or redness can occur; patients may prefer to have the vaccine administered in a particular arm 13) Ask the patient to roll up their sleeves so that there is enough of the deltoid area exposed on the upper arm P Ensure you maintain the patient’s respect and confidentiality at all times Consider having a chaperone policy in place 14) Clean the skin with water if visibly soiled P If the skin appears clean there is no need for further cleaning or disinfection © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 6 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) 15) Ask the patient to place their arm down by their side in a relaxed manner 16) Put on gloves, if using, and administer the vaccine using the appropriate vaccination technique P P 17) Dispose of the used syringe promptly into the sharps bin without re-sheathing / re-capping the needle P Vaccinate patient according to the guidance outlined in Chapter 4 “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” and according to the practical training you have undertaken Check the allergy status of the patient before using gloves; patients may be allergic to latex; consider using hypoallergenic gloves if needed Refer to the NPA SOP “Needlestick Injury and Biohazard Spillage SOP” Refer to Chapter 4 “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” Equipment used for immunisation, including used syringes should be disposed by sealing in a puncture-resistant ‘sharps’ bin, according to local authority regulations and guidance from the Department of Health in the “Health Technical Memorandum 07-01: Safe management of healthcare waste” 18) Apply cotton wool to the vaccination site and instruct the patient to hold in place if there is any bleeding at the injection site 19) Remove cotton wool once bleeding has stopped and apply a plaster if necessary, or if requested by the patient 20) Dispose of the gloves (if used) and cotton wool in the clinical waste container 21) Ensure you wash and dry your hands after administering the vaccine P Occasionally the hypodermic needle may catch a small blood vessel, and you or the patient may notice a small drop of blood; this is not serious P Be aware that some patients may be allergic to plaster adhesive P Ensure appropriate arrangements for waste management are in place P 22) Complete relevant paperwork; make a record of the type of vaccine, vaccine name, batch number, expiry date, dose administered, site used, date, your name and signature P Please refer to the NPA SOP on “Vaccination Services SOP (2015/16): hand hygiene” The list of records that must be kept are contained in the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” All records of individuals receiving the flu vaccination under the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” need to be © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 7 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) 23) Whilst completing documentation, observe the patient for 15 minutes for signs of adverse reactions / anaphylaxis P 24) While they are being observed, ask the patient to complete a patient questionnaire (Annex E of the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification”) P 25) Make a contemporaneous note on the Patient Medication Record (PMR) 26) After 15 minutes, check the patient’s arm for signs of adverse local reactions P P 27) Keep all paperwork in the designated folder for recordkeeping purposes P kept according with local policy for auditing purposes Pharmacists should keep proper records of the treatment on the relevant forms; records made should be legible and contemporaneous Refer to Chapter 4 “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” it is important that the correct brand of vaccine, batch number and site at which each vaccine is administered is accurately recorded Onset of anaphylaxis in a patient typically occurs within minutes of the patient being vaccinated therefore patients should be observed following vaccination Patients and healthcare professionals are advised to report serious adverse reactions using The Yellow Card Scheme and in particular those vaccines that have a black triangle symbol (▼ ) Guidance on processing completed questionnaires will be issued separately as stated in the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” Completed questionnaires should be collected for analysis Refer to Chapter 8 “Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)” for management of adverse reactions following vaccination The patient many need a cold compress against the affected area and/or treatment with simple analgesia if any adverse effects are observed All records of individuals receiving the flu vaccination under the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” need to be kept according with local policy for auditing purposes and to ensure the ongoing service is delivered effectively © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 8 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) 28) Refer patients who are eligible for other vaccinations to their GP practice for these vaccinations 29) Send a record of the vaccination to the patient’s GP to allow clinical follow- up and to avoid duplicate vaccination P P 30) Ensure working area is cleaned and disinfected (if necessary) and is presentable and ready for the next patient The pharmacy may administer these additional vaccinations if they are contracted to do so under the terms of a Local Enhanced Service Notification of vaccination must be sent to the patient’s GP practice on the same day vaccination occurs or the following working day via post, hand delivery, fax, or secure email—if notification to the GP practice occurs via hardcopy, the national GP Practice Notification Form must be used( Annex B of the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification”) NHS England has not been able to put in place a national IT solution to support the notification of the patient’s GP of a patient’s vaccination status. In some areas, Local Pharmaceutical Committee’s (LPCs) and local NHS England teams have been able to arrange IT support for this service; contact your LPC to find out if there is a system in place to notify GP’s using online systems P © The National Pharmacy Association. September 2015. Produced by the Pharmacy Services Team. Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 9 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Staff declaration IMPORTANT: The following declaration must be made by all members of the pharmacy team involved in delivering vaccination services. Declaration: I have read and understood this SOP and agree to implement the procedures set out in it when required. Date Full name Qualification GPhC number, where relevant Signature 10 © The National Pharmacy Association. September 2015. Produced by the Pharmacy Services Team. Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Appendix 1: Responsibilities of Superintendent Pharmacists/Pharmacy Owners Pharmacy eligibility to provide the service and payment arrangements Authorising Manager Service availability Ensure that the pharmacy is providing all Essential Services satisfactorily and is compliant with the Clinical Governance requirements of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework Prior to carrying out the NHS Community Pharmacy flu vaccination Advanced Service, declare through the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website that pharmacists who will be administering the NHS flu vaccinations, and the pharmacy premises where vaccinations will be administered, meet the required standards provided in the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” If you cease to provide the NHS Community Pharmacy flu vaccination Advanced Service through your pharmacy, the NHSBSA must be notified within one week of ceasing service provision In order to claim for providing the service, complete the “Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service” claim form and submit this to the NHSBSA along with your FP34C each month; this claim form can be found on the NHSBSA website Ensure that a consultation room which meets the requirements set out in the “Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification” and “General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Standards for Registered Premises” is available in the pharmacy Ensure appropriate arrangements for clinical and sharps waste management are in place; ensure all members of the pharmacy team are trained appropriately and are aware of the risks associated with the handling and disposal of clinical and sharps waste; ensure that measures are in place to minimise those risks Ensure that a SOP to minimise risk of and how to manage needlestick injuries is in place and implemented as necessary (refer to NPA resources “Needlestick Injury and Biohazard Spillage SOP”) The Authorising Manager of the pharmacy must give authorisation on behalf of the organisation they represent for the pharmacist who has signed the “National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service PGD” By signing the PGD, the Authorising Manager confirms that the pharmacist is competent to work under this PGD and they have the organisational approval to do so Ensure that the service is available and accessible throughout the contracted opening hours of the pharmacy; this includes core and supplementary opening hours Ensure all pharmacists working throughout the opening hours of the pharmacy (including locums and relief pharmacists) are trained and competent to deliver the service © The National Pharmacy Association. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 11 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) Training requirements Service promotion Ensure that the service is accessible by all eligible patients without prejudice; the service should be delivered in an appropriate manner, sensitive to the needs of the service users Ensure that pharmacists providing the NHS community pharmacy flu vaccination Advanced Service are competent to do so Ensure that each pharmacist can demonstrate that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide the service safely and effectively Ensure that each pharmacist has printed off, completed and signed the community pharmacy seasonal flu vaccination Advanced Service Declaration of Competence (DoC) Keep a signed copy of the DoC completed by each pharmacist employed/engaged by your organisation to deliver this service Ensure that staff are appropriately trained and aware of the risks involved with handling and disposal of clinical and sharps waste Ensure that a SOP to minimise risk of and how to manage needlestick injuries is in place and implemented as necessary If developing promotional and marketing material to promote the service, ensure they comply with the requirements of the Terms of Service of NHS pharmacists relating to promotion of services funded by the NHS If using the NHS logo, ensure that the guidelines for use of the NHS identity by community pharmacies are complied with Appendix 2: Hepatitis B — NPA guidance Once the individuals have made a decision, consider the following: o Those who choose to get vaccinated should give signed consent to get the vaccine (or booster) and o Those who choose not to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (or have the booster) should also sign a statement declaring their understanding of the risks associated with their unvaccinated status (or inadequate immune status) to hepatitis B Record all these consents/declarations so there is a complete record of vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals providing professional/clinical services in your pharmacy/organisation For individuals who choose NOT to get vaccinated (including not receiving a booster), decide whether such individuals should be undertaking the relevant professional/clinical services; this can have implications both from a Professional Indemnity and/or your Employer’s Liability Insurance perspective Members and Customers who are insured through the NPA Insurance Ltd for professional indemnity purposes will be covered against any potential third party liability which may arise; for example, in the unlikely event that a claim is made by a patient who alleges that they have contracted hepatitis B from a member of staff. 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Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 12 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) NPA resources The following resources to support NPA Members in the provision of the national flu vaccination Advanced Service are available to download from the NPA website (login required): Hand hygiene SOP Flu information pack 2015/16: vaccine information Dealing with needlestick injuries and biohazard spillages SOP Flu information pack 2015/16: vaccine ordering and Cold chain SOP availability Cold chain products date checking matrix Flu information pack 2015/16: pharmacy staff guide Cold chain products drug alert log Flu information pack 2015/16: guidance References and further reading Department of Health: o ‘Immunisation against infectious disease, (The Green Book)’, Chapter 4 and 8 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-book Human Medicines Regulations 2012: o Regulation 233: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/regulation/233/made o Schedule 16: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/schedule/16/made NICE Guidelines MPG2: PGDs o https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/mpg2 NHS PGDs website for information and guidance o http://www.medicinesresources.nhs.uk/en/Communities/NHS/PGDs/ Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee(PSNC): o National Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service Patient Group Direction (PGD) http://psnc.org.uk/services-commissioning/advanced-services/flu-vaccination-service/flu-vaccination-service-spec-and-pgd/ o Community Pharmacy seasonal influenza vaccination Advanced Service Specification © The National Pharmacy Association. September 2015. Produced by the Pharmacy Services Team. Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk 13 NHS Community Pharmacy Flu Vaccination Advanced Service SOP (2015/16) http://psnc.org.uk/services-commissioning/advanced-services/flu-vaccination-service/flu-vaccination-service-spec-and-pgd/ Disclaimer: The information published is, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of publication. However, no responsibility will be accepted for any consequences of decisions made using this information. 14 © The National Pharmacy Association. September 2015. Produced by the Pharmacy Services Team. Direct Dial: 01727 891 800 Email: pharmacyservices@npa.co.uk Online: www.npa.co.uk