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Role of Psychiatric Hospitals in the Equitable Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines.

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OBJECTIVE This study examined the feasibility of offering COVID-19 vaccinations to patients in inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs). METHODS Descriptive analyses were conducted to examine relationships among measures of influenza immunization,… Click to show full abstract

OBJECTIVE This study examined the feasibility of offering COVID-19 vaccinations to patients in inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs). METHODS Descriptive analyses were conducted to examine relationships among measures of influenza immunization, transmission of transition records, and attainment of follow-up care with data from 1,602 IPFs in 2018 and the COVID-19 Community Vulnerability Index. RESULTS One-quarter of IPFs were in counties with high or very high COVID-19 vulnerability. On average, 84% of patients at IPFs were screened for influenza immunization status and were offered an immunization if indicated. Only 57% of patients had their records transmitted to another provider within 24 hours of discharge, and 50% had a follow-up visit with a mental health provider within 30 days. Scores on attainment of follow-up care were worse in counties with higher COVID-19 vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS IPFs may be well positioned to offer COVID-19 vaccinations but will need new processes and improved rates of follow-up care to ensure that patients receive the second dose.

Keywords: psychiatric hospitals; role psychiatric; hospitals equitable; covid; follow care; equitable distribution

Journal Title: Psychiatric services
Year Published: 2021

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