PRIORITYGROUPDESCRIPTION1Distribution personnelHealthcare workers and public health personnel involved in distribution of vaccine/prophylactic medicationPersonnel involved in direct contact with patientsInvolved in evaluation, care, or transportation of confirmed, probable, or suspected patientsLaboratory personnelInvolved in collecting or processing clinical specimens from confirmed, probable, or suspected patientsPersons responsible for community safety and securityPolice and firefightersGroups likely to be exposed to infectious materialsLaundry workers and medical waste handlersHighly skilled persons who provide essential community servicesNuclear power plant, telecommunications, and electrical grid operatorsPersons exposed to initial releaseFriends, family, or relatives2Face-to-face contacts of cases

IMMUNIZATION AND PROPHYLAXIS CLINIC FLOW

There are nine clinic stations, and descriptions of each station follow:

1. Prescreening

2. Initial screening

3. Triage station

4. Interpretation station

5. Registration and sign-in station

6. Prophylactic/vaccine medication preparation area

7. Prophylaxis/vaccination station

8. Pregnant station

9. Problem station

PRESCREENING

• Observe clients as they arrive at the clinic to screen for obvious signs of illness.

• Follow standard precautions in accordance with emergency medical services (EMS) and Hazmat guidelines.

• Direct those with illness and symptoms immediately to the sick station.

INITIAL SCREENING

• Establish eligibility to receive vaccine/prophylactic medication.

• Review address identification, referrals, or any information needed to determine eligibility.

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