Guidelines for Obtaining Consent in Influenza Vaccination
This informative content discusses the importance of obtaining consent before administering immunizations, focusing on the flu season of 2018/19. It emphasizes the principles of informed consent, the specific information to be provided, and the considerations for obtaining consent from adults. Additionally, it outlines practical tips for preparing flu clinics effectively.
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HCA / AP INFLUENZA UPDATE FLU SEASON 2018/19. CONSENT PRIVACY AND DIGNITY. INFECTION CONTROL Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
CONSENT Consent must always be obtained before every immunisation Giving and obtaining of consent should be viewed as a process and not a one-off event Must be given voluntary and freely, after achieving an understanding of what is involved Person providing consent should be offered as much information as they reasonably need to make their decision Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
INFORMED CONSENT What immunisation(s) are to be given Which disease(s) will be prevented Benefits and risks of immunisation versus risks of disease(s) Possible side effects and how to treat Any follow-up/action required Any new information Agreement to proceed Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
ADULTS & CONSENT Must consent to their own treatment No-one can give consent for an adult who is unable to consent for him/herself unless there is a lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place A personal welfare LPA will only take effect when a person has lost capacity to make a particular decision A person is not to be treated as unable to make a decision merely because he makes an unwise decision An act done, or decision made, under this Act for or on behalf of a person who lacks capacity must be done, or made, in his best interests Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
DISCUSSION What circumstances may affect how you obtain valid consent from your patient before administering the seasonal Flu vaccine How would you manage some of the barriers to getting a valid consent Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
PREPARING FOR YOUR FLU CLINIC Set up consulting rooms in advance Ensure hand washing facilities ( liquid soap, hand gels paper towels) Extra supply of sharp bins are available for flu season Fridge, stock control monitoring Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
PRIVACY AND DIGNITY Be sensitive to protecting your patients privacy and dignity Flu clinics are busy Use of privacy screens in busy clinics Respect that patients may not be comfortable with sitting in corridors with arms exposed waiting to be called to the consulting room Remember confidentiality how may this be compromised in a busy flu clinic? Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
RESOURCES https://www.rcn.org.uk/professional- evelopment/publications/pub-006047 Saloni Gaglani, GP Care Group. Adapted from Anne Morton's slides. 14th August 2018
